Fashion Tips

The weather is cooling down, fall should be here in a couple of weeks. Are you ready for it? As your beauty advisor, I would like to share with you what is hot for fall.

• This fall; beauty calls for transforming classic romanticism into a  look of modern day sophistication! Illuminated & dramatic colors are grounded with warm, earthy hues giving a glamorous fall look!
• Unlock the love with Eco-chic jewelry, 50% of proceeds of this Eco-fall collection go to Easter Seals! A beautiful way to show your care and support!
• Master the art of gorgeous, glowing skin by illuminate your best features with soft reflecting pigments!
• Not just because summer is over your active life has to end, don’t become a couch potato, keep your healthy confidence with color, energy, and vitality!

Related Articles: Overnight Beauty, Flawless Makeup

As your fashion consultant here is a fashion tip:

• Necklines matter, most necklaces look best with scoop or v-necklines. For higher necklines, try long earrings instead.
• Drop earrings should flatter, not overpower you. The perfect length, just above where your neck and shoulders meet.
• To make a little go a long way, choose accessories that easily work day to night. Like a fabulous watch and dramatic earrings!
• The beauty of natural stones is inherent in its unique markings, veins, and color variations. No two pieces are ever the same.
• Pendants create a flattering, elongating V-shape. The ideal length should hit just a few inches below your collarbone.

Was this helpful gals? As your wardrobe stylist your feed back is very important, please leave a comment!

Ladies, as your beauty consultant here is the effortless answer to stunning Mother’s Day gifts, she will love! Show your mom you care with thoughtful gifts that put the spotlight on their unique beauty.

For the mom who needs a little “me” time: Give your mom the at-home alternative to microdermabration for younger skin, glowing skin and fresher skin!

For the mom too busy for a makeup routine: Give your mom everything she needs to enhance her natural beauty.

For the mom who deserves a little pampering: Give your mom a reason to make any moment a little bit sweeter.

For the who who enjoys a active lifestyle: Good for her inner self and good for her outer beauty!

Make it extra special: Add an extra little “Sparkle” with jewelry and accessories.

The new Barbie campaign is about: “It’s about showing girls that nothing is impossible, to empower girls. By role-playing with Barbie, girls can explore a world without limits.”

But do young girls in 2010 really need a blond-haired, busty plastic doll to empower them?

Studies have blamed Barbie-with the flashy car, flowing hair and towering heels she has sported over the years-for lowering girls’ self-esteem, contributing to eating disorders and sexualizing girls too early.

So is Barbie a role model? If someone is exposed to Barbie for many years than they are molded to believe Barbie is the norm. Barbie is the first woman’s body they really get to analyze, besides their mothers.

And if you don’t look like her, they feel they are not normal.

Than we wonder why people suffer of eating disorders, low self esteem, and poor self image. Also, why do you think a size 12 gal is considered plus-size?

Earth Day is April 22, what will be your gift to Earth? Remember my previous post of sustainable jeans; well most people don’t understand that although organic denim eliminates the use of pesticides, it consumes much more water and land.  It can also cost as much as 50% to 100% more than traditional cotton and consumes more than 30%-50% land.

By recycling of regenerating the cotton, we limit the need to grow new cotton. We don’t have to plant or harvest raw cotton, therefore eliminating fuel for machinery, the use of pesticides and herbicides and wearing away of the land through tilling and watering the new cotton fields.

The land can then be converted to other productive uses like planting trees for oxygen or grain to feed the hungry and ultimately lessening our carbon footprint on the planet.

Denim is made of cotton, which causes great harm to our environment both in terms of water consumption and in terms of poisonous substances and insecticides. Cotton fields stand for 25% of all insecticides worldwide, more than any other single major crop.

According to the Environmental Protection Agency, Americans generated more than 11.8 million tons of textile waste in 2006 alone, amounting to a remarkable 10 pounds per person. In our world of overflowing landfills and global warming, recycling is more relevant than ever. Recycled jeans help offset the human effect of the disposable fashion industry, while contributing to a cleaner, more sustainable Earth.

Remember, a pair of organic and non-organic jeans is equivalent to running a garden hose for 106 minutes, driving 78 miles and powering a computer for 556 hours.

Now can you see that organic denim is not so Eco-chic? As your fashion consultant, let me share with you a wonderful alternative.

Recycled, describes the material that has been separated from the waste stream, reprocessed into a new product and then brought back to the consumer as a new item.

Reuse Jeans is one of the first companies to do so; by no means are they perfect. They have experienced some issues on their quest to be green; their CEO is having trouble searching for recycled or Eco-friendly zippers and buttons.

This is an issue now, but in five years from now, it won’t be an issue at all if we all do our part. Our part is to support both recycling and recycled products. This creates a demand for more Eco-fashion goods, which decreases waste and makes a healthy Earth.

As your Eco-friendly wardrobe stylist, I have a wonderful gift for you; Reuse Jeans is offering all VOF readers an exclusive offer for Earth Day…..for a limit time, April 19-25 get 50% off everything with the promo code EARTH.

Thank you Reuse Jeans for that great offer and for leading the fashion industry the right Earth-friendly way!

I would love to hear from all of you Eco-women, please leave your comments! Happy Earth Day!

I have done image consulting and woman’s self-esteem is based on something more substantial than the images they see while flipping through glossy magazines. They’re not dumb-they know those photos are airbrushed so that what women are being fed is pretty much illusory anyway.

Women know that the realm of super models is so far removed from our own daily lives as to be in the stratosphere. That’s why they rarely ever think about it, if at all.

As a fashion consultant, I want people to realize that what’s considered plus-sized is the average American woman!

Whitney Thompson became the first plus-size model to win America’s Next Top Model. She is a size 10, she’s not fat by conventional standards. But compared with the impossibly thin models dominating the runways around the world, she is considered plus-size.

So is the study that reveals both overweight and normal-weight female consumers have lower self-esteem after seeing larger models in ads true?

This months giveaway is for those that want sheer, sensational, and kissable lips!

I love how smooth this non-sticky lip balm leave my lips! So, I’m giving away the following:

Body Blends Accents Lip Balm Variety Pack. You get three shades –light pink blush, medium sun kissed, and dark raspberry rose.

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A winner will be contacted on April 30, 2010 and asked for full name, along with their mailing address.

As your wardrobe stylist here is some fashion advice to keep your fashion jewelry like new. Follow this simple fashion tip and see how you extend the life of your jewelry.

Treat your fashion jewelry with TLC, wipe with a damp cloth and dry with a soft clean cloth. Avoid soaking in water or cleaners.

Many people see jeans as a wardrobe staple. As your fashion consultant, I must confess that I’m not a jean lover. Even though I’m a wardrobe stylist, I only have two pairs of jeans.

Do you know why?

In WWD was an article by Ross Tucker that shared the results on what went into making one pair of iconic Levi’s 501 style.

According to Tucker, Levi’s found that making one pair of 501’s requires almost 920 gallons of water, 400 megajoules of energy while expelling 32 kilograms of carbon dioxide.

Levi’s said, “this was equivalent to running a garden hose for 106 minutes, driving 78 miles and powering a computer for 556 hours.”

OUCH!

That’s what it take to make a pair of jeans regardless of the name brand! Now you know!

If you want to be more Eco-chic and be part of the Eco-women movement. My fashion advice is to wear jeans that are sustainable. One of my favorite Eco-fashion jean lines is REUSE!

Let me give you some fashion secrets to update your style without hurting your wallet! Here is a fashion tip:

Whether you are dressing up or down, a bit of “bling” adds a lot of style. Faux jewels enhance your look with out breaking the bank!

What is beauty? Where does it come from? Who has it?
When you think of beauty is it something you know you have within you? Or does beauty seem like something elusive and outside of you?

When you understand the source of beauty within you, you then have access to its potential for your greater abundance, power and ability to manifest change. The power of your beauty is already embedded in your essence, ready to glow.

Your personal power of beauty is a treasure to behold, a way to be bold and a powerful journey for you to unfold. Beneath the surface of your skin is the story of your beauty, and this is the story that is meant to be told.

Today’s fashion tip is some fashion advice on caring for your jewelry.

Sterling silver requires TLC. Store it in a soft cloth to protect, as silver naturally tarnishes over time. Use a silver polishing cloth to restore the shine.

In the past few years, many media images have sparked controversy. Pictures are almost always airbrushed and altered before they hit the pages of magazines. A Ralph Lauren ad that came out last year showed a model whose head appeared to be larger than her hips.

Young women are told to love their bodies and be confident about themselves, but images like these surface and contribute to the increasing low self-esteem in our country.

Ralph Lauren isn’t the only guilty party though Demi Moore was featured last November in “W” magazine, but without a chunk of her hip. The sarong that lies over her hip appears to hang in mid-air post-touch up, making her body look unnatural and impossibly thin.

Somehow, there is still no national outcry on the media’s portrayal of beauty. My fashion tip is to be less critical of whom you see in the mirror and more critical of the V.S angels.

France & England have passed laws banning excessively thin models from being hired. The Counsel of Fashion Designers of American has also put a “health initiative” into play. But these are only guidelines and don’t do anything to stop unhealthy individuals from getting work until they have achieved an appropriate weight.

I want to know what you think, whose responsible for this act? The fashion industry, the media, or the general public?

Ladies, who do you dress for? You dress for yourself to show your self confidences, and high self esteem? Or just to be feel comfortable?

What affects the way we dress? Lots of aspects can influence our choices, our careers for example. We communicate through clothes, you can see someone across the street and form an opinion of them in less than ten seconds and you haven’t even spoken to them.

We base our opinions on what people wear and how they wear it. For example, when meeting your boyfriends parents are you dressing for yourself or for them? When going out with your girlfriends, are you dressing for them? Or, if you have a hot date you may dress a little more provocatively than usual, these aspect influence our choices.

Some of us dress for the opposite sex. Although, men don’t typically prefer high fashion trends, they like women to look simple and sexy. So why do women dress for men?

Perhaps, because they are a little insecure and seeking approval, crave attention, and want to impress?

Most women dress for other women, whether it’s for admiration or to make others envious. fashion is another way of communicating with each other. Are we actually just fishing for compliments to give us a confidence boost?

Ladies, have you ever wanted to look thinner without losing a pound? As your fashion consultant, I would like to share of ways to look 10 pounds lighter!

Remember the number one secret of slim dressing: Proportion

• Full, round shapes on top and bottom will make you look…full and round. So always accentuate your smallest part by pairing your more generously cut pieces with a snugger mate. Balance a wide leg pants with a fitted shirt, a miniskirt with a longer top, etc.

Match your separates.

• “Lose” five pounds by matching your pants or skirt, stockings and shoes. You’ll seem 10 pounds lighter if they’re all black! The one-color thing too tame for your taste? Slip on a pair of bright shoes to shake things up.

Invest in a pair of nude pumps.

• The nude-color heel—it’s second only to Spanx in the fashion secrets handbook. Perfect for wearing with knee-length and mid-thigh skirts, they can add a few more inches to your sexy legs. Be warned—the nude shoe trick works only with bare legs. Once paired with dark tights, the optical illusion is ruined, so save this genius idea for days when you have door-to-door transportation!

Slip on a long, chunky necklace.

• Not only are these statement necklaces totally trendy, but the elongated U shape will make your torso seem extra long and lean. Make yours stand out even more by wearing over a light-color top.

Get yourself a wrap dress.

• The one dress that flatters all body shapes, and a classic silhouette. They’re usually constructed with darts at the bust, curve-enhancing seams and cinch in at or just above the waist.

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This months free giveaway is this big, bold, and beautiful snakeskin-print faux leather handbag. Snake skin is a hot trend this season from shoes, to dress, so let this bag complete your assemble!

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A winner will be contacted on March 15, 2010 and asked for full name, along with their mailing address. If no response is given within 48 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email. Contest open to USA and Canada!

As your beauty advisor we are giving away an essentials make up kit ($60 value)

Your life may be busy, even hectic. But that doesn’t mean you have to sacrifice looking your best. Created for every woman who’s on the go, essentials has everything you need to enhance your natural beauty in one stylish bag!

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A winner will be contacted on February, 3 2010 and asked for full name, along with their mailing address. If no response is given within 48 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email. Contest open to USA and Canada!

Happy New Year! Its now 2010, but lets rewind a little to do a fashion review of the worst fashion moment for 2009! The Obama dress, the whole thing is a disaster, the silhouette, the color, the fit, and the print!

I don’t think there is a place and time for this dress! Fashion and political don’t mix and there are better ways to support your political party! Fashion tip, if you want to be a fashion icon this in NOT the way to go!

Dear God, what has happen to celebrities and their fashion? Remember the days when celebrities like Sofia Loren look flawless when in public.

Want to hear your comments ladies, speak out your mind by leaving a comment!

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A winner will be contacted on December, 22 2009 and asked for full name, along with their mailing address. If no response is given within 48 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email. Contest open to USA and Canada!

Who say you need to get up at 4:00am for the best Black Friday? Shop the best Black Friday in your pajamas, in the comfort of your home and with your cup of coffee!

Time is money, save both and give the best! The best Black Friday is at your finger tips, find something for everyone in your list!

Give the BEST this holiday season! The best skin care products, the best Eco friendly products, the best Eco fashion, and the best dietary health supplement!

Happy shopping ladies! Please leave your comments if this was useful for you!

Giveaway for Eco-women who are Eco-chic and endorse Eco-fashion! Enter to win an Eco-elegance Tova Batik Bracelet!

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A winner will be contacted on November 30, 2009 and asked for full name, along with their mailing address. If no response is given within 48 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email. Must be 18 or older to enter. Contest open to USA and Canada!

As your wardrobe stylist, its my pleasure assist you look your best at very stage of your life! Here are some fashion advice/fashion secrets to unlock the chicness in you!

Chic style has nothing to do with age. Its a state of mind, of knowing what works for your shape, personality, lifestyle and wallet!

In your Roaring Twenties, its a time to have fun and experiment with all sides of fashion! At this point it  important to understand fashion investments! The trench coat its a piece you buy now and wear forever, its a classic! Your wardrobe should be filled with dresses that can be dress up or down with artful styling! For the evening focus on flawless fit and let your personality loose!

In your Glam Thirties, its time to establish your fashion personality! At this point be balanced feminine-masculine, loose fitted, soft-tough. There’s a happy chic medium for anything! Do the unexpected with a statement necklace, an interesting shoe, or a daring silhouette!

In your Sexy Forties, blur the lines between polish and sex appeal! Its all about the shape, everything should look as if it was made specifically for you, your best friend should be a tailor! Sometimes stripping everything down to the simplest form like a tank or a beautiful skirt does the trick! Yet for the night the very definition of haute is a gorgeous pantsuit or tux!

Remember the wardrobe staples should always be part of your wardrobe at any stage of your life! For example, the pencil skirt you brought in your 20’s you will be wearing it for life. So be wise and invest in high quality staple pieces!

Giveaway! We are giving away Nutrilite women’s supplement packs (a $30 value), daily supplement pack with calcium, omega 3s, and more for inner and outer beauty. It doesn’t need to be difficult or time-consuming to get the nutrition you need.

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A winner will be contacted on Oct 31, 2009 and asked for full name, along with their mailing address. If no response is given within 48 hours, a different winner will be chosen, so please be sure to check your email. Must be 18 or older to enter. Contest open to USA and Canada!

Before you lose yourself in a maze of thigh-highs, velvet and sequins. As your fashion consultant,let me give you a fashion tip; wardrobe extenders which will direct your new-season fashion in a different direction.

Lurking on the basics rails at a high-street store near you, they are the unsung heroes of autumn fashion. Key garments that, when layered over, under or paired with some of the summer’s prettiest pieces, take your summertime wardrobe and make it wintertime fabulous.

This is eco chic & easy on the wallet;helping breathe new life into your old favorites, making them wearable way past their seasonal sell-by dates. Here’s a couple of fashion secrets:

• Summer dresses have a shelf life that lasts longer than your tan lines. Pair them with a three quarter sleeve tee-for extra value, warmth and texture. Then invest in a long cardigan and studded belt to layer up further and complete the look. Keep your accessories tough, and you have a dress that will work through until Christmas.
• Invest in lace pieces to cover your modesty in plunge-necked dresses, glam up your knitwear by layering it with your shorter-sleeved sweaters, and sport it with jeans, over a cami for a sexy take on denim.

Wardrobe extenders are eco fashion, giving clothes a longer mileage and its easy on your wallet! Thank you for leaving your comments and stay tune for more fashion advice!

We have heard that fashion is about style not comfort, you can’t get both! I was watching the news when I heard are skinny jeans a health risk?

My jewel dropped open, I couldn’t believe it. Apparently a medical study shows that skinny jeans cause “Tingling thigh syndrome.”

When a person wears too-tight jeans it compress a nerve that cuts off sensation to the thigh. Skinny jeans are culprit and add a pair of stilettos heels that pushes the pelvis forward, you are causing even more pressure on the nerve. Style tip: wear your skinny jeans with flats!

But how can you keep the style-without the health risk? As your fashion consultant, I think there is no way around it, yes you can stop wearing skinny jeans and switch to leggings but is not the same. That like asking paper or plastic?

My fashion advice is that if you wear them and don’t really flatter you switch to a different style jean. But if you rock your skinny jeans, maybe don’t wear them daily or wear them for a couple of hours during the day. What you gals think?

If you ever notice tingling in your thigh, then I recommend you change your wardrobe and I can help you with that and keep your style!

About the author: Voice of Fashion is the creation of Miguel G. Who is a renowned fashion expert from the San Francisco Bay Area with over eight years of international design and fashion experience, who’s mission is to teach people how look and feel their best!

Top 5 shopping tips to find chic clothing, fashion wear, and style tips without costing a fortune. You deserve to look good regardless of your finances and fashion wear is an essential!

Maximize your dollar by shopping the outlet stores, and you don’t have to travel far to get to them, there are some right here in the Bay Area.

They are a great place to find both quality and style at a lower price. You will find you can spend less and get greater value without having to sacrifice style, with discounts of 30-70%.

Actually, outlet stores is where you can find significant savings by shopping at high-end stores like Calvin Klein, Banana Republic, BCBG and others.

To maximize your savings at outlets I recommends these 5 shopping tips.

1. Stop at the customer service desk to pick up a Preferred Customer Card for additional discounts and offers. Check the outlet center’s web site for weekly and monthly specials.

2. The best sale and bargain items will be featured prominently up front or in the back of the store, so think front N back!

3. Avoid crowds and the heat by arriving early or late in the day. Consider shopping midweek when there are fewer customers, and at the first week of the month. New merchandise is put out and you are in for the best selection and extra savings!

4. Don’t be intimidated by high-end stores it doesn’t mean you won’t find a significant discounts in the outlets.

5. Take advantage of as many stores as possible so plan to be there all day. You’ll also want to locate the food pavilion so you can schedule your food stops throughout the day.

Don’t forget to have fun and enjoy every mintue of it! For fashion advice, answers questions on colors, trends and hot looks please email me or leave a comment!

Forget what are the must haves for Fall 09, the iPhone is the hottest and the new must-have accessory in the fashion and retail world. Shoppers seen browsing fashion on iPhones.

Ralph Lauren, Chanel and Sears, and other retail companies are rolling out applications for the iPhone, from shopping to search. If the trend continues, expect shopping via iPhone to be the norm by Christmas 2010.

So ladies, are you embracing this trend? I think its a great ideas but online clothes shopping is something that most of us don’t do. I think the iPhone can be a great tool to browse for clothes online and compare shops while walking around in the mall!

I would imagine most people will browsing on the iPhone at the beginning and completing their purchase at home on the retailers sites! But there will be a day when you will be able to do everything on the iPhone. In terms of shopping on the iPhone by next Christmas I don’t think so.

What do you gals think?

Hitting the mark on your daughter’s wedding day can be difficult, and sometimes stressful. Follow my fashion advice/style tips and you are set for a fabulous wedding!

Most MOB dress too dowdy and cling to all of the old rules and younger MOB dress too sexy and try to compete with their daughters.

I think you should always look age-appropriate yet modern and chic!

I recommend avoiding the suit, mother of the bride lady suits are out! Even if it is made of diamonds or rhinestones. Instead, wear a dress that allows you to shine and complete your daughter! However, do not wear mid-calf dresses they draw too much attention to your calves with is the thickest part of a woman’s leg!

Don’t wear the same color, style, fabric or dress that the bridesmaids are wearing! You are the mother of the bride and you must stand alone to complete the wedding party!

It is okay to wear a short mother of the bride dresses, just keep it tasteful!

Enter to win a free giveaway! We are giving away an Artistry créme caramel hand cream! Experience velvety-soft, cared for hands every day with this lush crème.

For a chance to Win leave a comment no later than May 27, 2009! There will be two winners, the winners will be noticed by email and their testimonial will be posted on VOF by May 29, 2009!

Artistry is one of the world’s top five largest-selling prestige brands of facial skin care and colour cosmetics. From the high standards set for research and development to state-of-the-art manufacturing facilities, the Artistry brand is an industry leader.

Ever wonder why some women regardless of body-type always look so “put-together”? It’s often subtle, but the right lingerie can make a BIG difference.

If you’ve stayed away from knit dress because of their form-fitting lines-fear not. Want to look flawless and chic in your knit dress? Follow this fashion advice/style tips!

The perfect solution is the Body Wrap bodysuit! It provides seamless all-over control and smoothing, eliminating bumps and jiggles. Firm tummy control slenderizes the midriff bulge while the long length smooths out everything from bust to thighs.

See the difference? Now you can relax and wear those knit dresses with confidence and appeal!

About the author: Miguel G. Who is a renowned fashion expert from the San Francisco Bay Area with over eight years of international design and fashion experience, who’s mission is to teach people how look and feel their best!

I hate it when celebrities launch their own fashion wear lines. Beside, these celebrities are in it for the money! They license their name to a fashion company knowing their fans will want to buy it!

I haven’t liked nor supported any of the existing celebrity fashion wear lines.

Till now, the fabulous Gwyneth Paltrow teamed up with Zoe Tee’s to create a seven look collection! It will be a mélange of Seventies glamor, rock inspiration and men’s casual suiting. A second collection is slated for spring 2010.

And best of all Ms.Paltrow will donate all proceeds generated from this collection to Kids Company, a non-profit organization!

How awesome is that to use your fame to improve the lives of others! Do you agree? Let us know by leaving a comment!

As a fashion consultant I know every woman wants to look attractive and sensuous. All you need is add a few unexpected touches and pay attention to your posture.

A sexy woman is a woman who carries herself well, without slumping or looking like she feels inferior. Walk with your head high and your shoulders back. This kind of posture makes you look like a sexy and confident woman!

A sexy back
If you have a sexy back then this is the time to flaunt it. Wear open back dresses which not only will make you look stunning but will also make a bold fashion statement.

Put on red lipstick
Pale lips may be trendy, but nothing does the job like red. Red lipstick is always feminine and sexy. Use a light hand for the rest of the face because the lips should take center stage.

Wear sexy lingerie
No one will see your lingerie but it doesn’t mean you shouldn’t wear it. There’s something about frilly bra, a sexy lacy panty, or a sexy camisole that makes you feel just a bit more confident, powerful, and sexy.

Make eye contact and smile
Sexy isn’t all about beauty products and high end fashion. Charm and sex appeal can come from eye contact, a great smile and wonderful conversation.

Wear over-sized shades
A woman in sunglasses is always alluring! Oversized sunglasses are trendy, sexy and mysterious. Also, they will protect your eyes form the sun!                                                                           

Wear high heels
High heels alter the way you stand; they force your breasts outward while forcing your derrière outward as well. They enable you to feel more confident and sexy as they make your legs look longer and thinner which is visually appealing!

Please leave your comments of you enjoyed this post, and stay tuned for fashion tip!

Spring is just around the corner time to find the sunglasses that best fit you! The #1 rule for finding the sunglasses that flatter you is….. You should wear the sunglasses-they should not wear you! A woman in sunglasses is always alluring! Oversized sunglasses are sexy and mysterious!

Size: choose a frame that’s the right scale for your build. To ensure against too big, the bottom of the lenses shouldn’t extend below the flare of your nostrils.

1. A 5-foot tall lady shouldn’t buy the same oversize sunglasses as a 6-foot tall lady.

Style Tips: find a pair that contrasts with your face shape.

1. The oval frames work best on gals with strong jaw or a square face. The curves soften angular attributes.
2. To break the length of an oval face wear wraps and shields.
3. Aviator are a universal style and work with all face shapes, especially on gals with high cheek bones, as the curves at the base of the frames enhances sculpted features.
4. Rectangular styles help sculpt the round face as the horizontal lines have a slimming effect.

Color: the #1 rule in finding your frame color it shouldn’t contrast with your skin and hair.

1. For cool skin complexions with an undertone of blue, consider deeper hues like burgundy, brown, or purple that lean towards blue or gray.
2. For warm  skin complexions, nothing complements peach or gold undertones like gold, pink and tortoise hues.
3. Translucent frames are always safe for all skin tones.

Tips:

1. Light hues disguise a large forehead and dark hues slim a full face.
2. Consider 100% UVA & UBV protection to prevent damage to your eyes.
3. Oversize frames draw attention away from a large nose.

Belts are all over the runways of Spring 09, Fendi, Oscar De La Renta, and Dior are belting everything from dresses to blazers to blouse for Spring 09!

Here are fashion tips on finding the flattering width for your body: belts shift the shape of your body, creating feminine curves.

Skinny (under 1 inch): The shorter your torso, the narrower your belt should be. That way it doesn’t dominate your entire midsection.

Style tips: A vibrant color like yellow looks great on a white dress!

Medium (1-2 inches): This width works for all body types, especially women with a short torso who wants the look of a wide belt without corset like coverage.

Wide (more than 2 inches): Choose a wide belt if you have a long torso, a skinny belt only magnify your long center and looks out of place.

Style tips: When belting a coat, this belt size looks the best!

About the author: Voice of Fashion is the creation of Miguel G. Who is a renowned fashion expert from the San Francisco Bay Area with over eight years of international design and fashion experience, who’s mission is to teach people how look and feel their best!

Online clothes shopping is the best way to find the best deals. Valentine’s Day is just a week away, do something sexy for yourself and your partner will enjoy it too!!!

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With clothing consumption hitting an all-time low, it was only a matter of time before the clothing swap concept really took off.

Clothing swaps satisfy ones urge for new fashions, it’s the most Eco-fashion way to freshen up your closet with a little something new.

Thousands of shoppers are going guilt-free, Eco-fashion route by meeting online and in person to exchange clothes and accessories.

Participants can clear the unwanted clutter in their closets while saving a pretty penny by reusing someone else’s outfits.

Clothing swaps protests against textile waste, which some contend makes up 4.5% of residential waste, or 8.75 billion pounds per year. Whether sustainable, economical or ethical, the exchanges have seen a boom in interest recently.

• ClothingSwap.org was launched more than a decade ago to help fashionistas stay hip the Eco-fashion way. All unclaimed clothes are donated directly to local nonprofit shelters and charities.

• WhatsMineIsYours.com instructs users only to pay for postage. The credit crunch has helped boost the number of swaps, doubling the site’s unique visitors to 60,000 per month.

• Once participants add clothes to British site BigWardrobe.com, they begin receiving offers to swap or purchase from other members.

• Clothing, accessories, cosmetics, shoes, even books are up for grabs at SwapStyle.com.

Have fun clothes swaping eco women, and let me know your experiance so we can feature you here in VOF to inspire others to go the Eco-fashion route of clothes swaping!

Hello ladies! Not sure what to wear for the holidays? Here are the top 10 fashion tips for holiday dressing!

• First and foremost, a tank dress with an A-line skirt is a universally flattering silhouette, regardless of body type. It is particularly flattering for a bustier body type, as it allows for a thicker-strap supportive bra.

• When wearing black and white for evening, try clear jewelry. Clear stones are eternally chic; they don’t compete with the bold contrast of black and white.

• Love that sleeveless dress, but feel self-conscious about showing your upper arms? Style tips: add wrap or a bolero but make sure it doesn’t compete with the pattern of the dress.

• A pointy-toe shoe with a kitten heel is perfect with any hem length. Metallic shoes are a must-have in every closet for evening, but don’t be afraid to wear them during the day.

• A beautiful color is a wonderful option for cocktail hour rather than the ubiquitous black. If you have pale skin, go with lighter colors; darker skin, go with brighter.

• When trying to detract from the midsection, think about wearing your hair up for the evening. Add some chandelier earrings to lengthen your neckline.

• Chic clothing is about mixing textures for a sophisticated evening look. If you are wearing a dress with a sheen, put on a flat wrap or coat. Choose a dress with no sheen and top it with a metallic brocade coat or one with sparkly embellishment.

• While trends come and go, black never goes out of style. You can always pair a black dress with a brilliantly colored pair of shoes or a bright color bag. But sometimes just black looks perfect.

• Embellishment (beading, sequins, rhinestones) on clothing has been very popular the last few seasons. I feel a couple of decorated pieces for evening are a staple of any woman’s wardrobe. They’re always useful for a little “bling” and quite often negate the necessity for additional jewelry.

• Only have a few pieces you like to wear for evening. Make sure they fit as well as possible. Then change them up with fun accessories, such as shawls, wraps, vintage costume jewelry and fabulous shoes!

Ladies, don’t forget to celebrate fashion day, everyday! Fashion day is about looking and feeling your best everyday! Thanks for reading and stay tune for more style tips and fashion wear!

Part of fashion health is to build self esteem and staying healthy. If you ladies are still doing last minute shopping for the Holidays. I recommend giving the gifts that improve self esteem and promotes woman’s wellness.

The gifts that make a difference in our lives are the ones that count and the ones we remember for years to come!

Happy Holidays to all my readers and thank you for making VOF what it is!!!!!

Over-the-knee boots are hot again this year but this time with a high heel rather than a flat one. The 2008 Fashion Week catwalks showed them paired with tights, micro minis and jeans.

Not sure how to wear your boots? Here are some fashion tips to look you best in boots this season!

• Achieve sleek: The slimmer the skirt, the sleeker the boot. Don’t wear bulky boots or boots with a thick heel with a slim skirt. It’ll make your leg look shorter and the outfit look disproportionate.

• Be an urban cowgirl: Cowboy boots look great with a-line skirts or loose frock dresses, and you can have fun with them because of their variety of colors and styles.

• Be a rebel: Ankle boots pair well with tights when you’re wearing a micro-mini or above-the-knee skirt. It gives you a longer, sleeker look.

• Short boots: If you’re seeking a rocker look, booties and ankle boots look best with a short skirt or skinny jeans.

• Don’t wait for the flood: Unless you’re sporting skinny jeans, remember to keep your pants hemline long when wearing boots or heels. They should nearly skim the floor, that looks sophisticated and modern!

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Have a pleasant and delightful shopping experience! Would love to hear from you gals how was your Black Friday experience!!!! Happy Thanksgiving to all and Thank You for being a VOF reader!!!! Without you we wouldn’t be here!!!!

Hey Ladies, here is the second part to the science of sexy-fashion tips. This SOS focus on what kind tops flatter your body figure. Want to revisit science of sexy part 1, click here!

Keep in mind that this are fundamental fashion tips, once you get to know your body more it becomes easier to dress it. The goal is to dress to look and feel your Best!

Inverted Triangle Shape: A banded bottom hem draw eyes to the décolleté instead of the shoulders.

Triangle Shape: A boat neckline broaden shoulders to match hip width for a balance silhouette. Also, if you want to put more emphasis on your shoulders a halter top will broaden them more!

Hourglass Shape: Any top that has any detail at the empire or waistline always highlights your small waist! To elongate a fuller hourglass body shape consider V-neckline. Also, when the top has a loose fit add a belt to showcase your fabulous waistline!

Rectangle Shape: A wrap style top is a graceful and feminine way to add curves to a boyish shape.

Fashion Tip: If you aim for a loose silhouette regardless of your body type, then I recommend adding a belt for some shaPe shifting!

Fashion Tip: Don’t buy clothes just because you like them, only buy clothes that flatter your shape and that showcase YOU and your Confidence!

Thinking of going commando ladies? Its true sometimes certain outfits require you to do so,  panty lines are a BIG no, no, no!!! Commando style is not wearing any underwear, and it’s not very lady like.

Likely, there is a solution to cammando. Its the  low rise thong, its like not wear nothing at all. It’s like a second skin, silky smooth, invisible and comfortable. You got to try it and see for your self!

In search of a pair of woman’s jeans that fit right, but don’t cost a fortune? Levis has introduce its new Totally Slimming jeans, sold under the discount-priced Signature line.

They claim that this jeans were designed to minimize woman’s areas of concern-specifically the stomach, thighs and the behind. They include a high-stretch fabric that shapes the leg and “lifts” the bottom, as well as proprietary slimming technology, including a hidden front panel for extra tummy control around the waistband.

However, this jean are sold under $25, at that price how can this jean do wonders on the body? For the most part great quality fashion that do wonders on your body is a bit more expensive. Therefore, I wondered what is the truth behind this jeans. I did some research with some gals that have purchase this jeans.

This customers claim that its this jeans give them a leaner and longer leg, everything is hold into place and they are very comfortable. Also, because of its fit you don’t need to use a belt and the denim quality is great!

So there you have it gals, if you have a pair of this I would love to hear your feed back!!!

Presenting a positive self image correlates to being attractively groomed and dressed in your authentic personal style and color. If you are trying to lose weight, your silhouette changes and your self esteem increases. Your wardrobe will need to be adjusted to conform to the new You!

Your personal style and color tells the world how you feel about yourself and how you feel about life. Choose clothing that really represents the person you are, or most importantly who you want to become. Become the person that you want to attract in your life. A well-coordinated closet will help you do this!

Clean out your closet, discard anything that you have not worn in 2 years. Auditing your closet will allow you to move forward to the new you! Make sure the styles and colors that are left are supportive of your positive image.

First, start by organizing the items in your closet by placing them systemically into similar groups: Blouses or shirts, jackets, slacks, skirts, or dresses. Dressy and casual blouses, for instance, should be put together by similar colors, lightest to darkest. Suits should be separated by skirts, jackets and slacks. Many combination’s will then become more obvious.

Every time you walk into a well-coordinated closet to get dressed, you will feel like you are creating a work of art. This will create the unique you who is unlike anyone else.

The science of sexy: fashion tips is knowing what flatters your body and focusing on your assets to bring out the best of you! Here are the four body shapes and what kind of dress flatter them!

Hourglass Shape:
Your shoulders and hips are around the same size, and you have a well defined waist. The hourglass shape is very envy shape by women and adore by men. The key is to wear pieces that hug your curves. Be grateful, you were well blessed; here are some ideas to showcase your hourglass figure!

Pear Shape:
Also known as the triangle shape: your hips are wider than your shoulders. The key is to balance out wider hips with your other sexy assets!

V Shape:
Also known as the inverted triangle: your shoulders or bust are larger than your hips. It’s essential to fill out your lower half for a balance sexy look!

Rectangle Shape:
Your shoulders, bust, and hips are similar in size, and your lack a defined waistline. Don’t feel that you have a boyish shape; the key is to create feminine curves!

Ladies let me know if this was helpful, next time on the science of sexy fashion tips I will present to you what kind of tops flatter your figure!

As a bridal consultant I came to realize that many women suffer of low self esteem. And that low self esteem shows everywhere even in their fashion.

I believe that there is no ugly women, only unconfident women. The key to becoming a confident woman and feel good within your skin, I recommend the following tips.

Focus On Assets:
Coco Chanel said it best: “fashion is architecture; it’s a matter of proportions.” In other words, minimize the negative, no matter which part of your body you find objectionable, there is always a clever way to divert the eye else where.

The key is to use fashion to your advantage to give you the look you want. Remember vertical lines elongate your body, horizontals lines widen, and diagonal lines are slimming, employ them as necessary.

Get Naked:
As a bridal consultant I came across many women who were so self conscious about their bodies that they’re reluctant to be naked around their husbands. That discomfort affected how they feel when dressed too.

Before you can move as if you own the room, you must be at ease inside your own skin! Feeling comfortable with your body alone is the first step to feeling comfortable with your body around others with presence and poise!

To help you feel comfortable in your own skin I recommend: take a bath with lights on-no candles. After the bath either naked or in lingerie stand on front of the mirror and just look and appreciate your body as is! The more you do it the more at ease you feel and your self esteem goes up!

Clean out your closet:
Whether you’re holding on to clothes that are too small because you hope you’ll fit into them someday, or clothes that are too big for fear you’ll grow back into them, you’re keeping past in the present. Stop living the past, you can’t change-its gone, live the present and look into the future!

These clothes reinforce what you used to look like! Get rid of anything you have not worn in two years and replace it with something new that makes you feel and look beautiful!!!

When other people look at you, they make judgments about you based on what they see. Appearance creates a picture of who you are. When other people lack personal information about you, they may use your personal appearance to judge your character. They may judge your ability and disposition by that first impression.

By changing any part of your appearance such as hairstyle, grooming, or clothing, you can change the total image others have of you. Appearance can be a powerful and useful tool in controlling the kind of message you send to others.

You are what you wear, its like a wrap of a beautiful gift. The wrapper represents your clothes and gift represents your body. So, no matter how good looking you are inside if you fail to present yourself outside, your inside would be presumed like your outside.

When you wear clothes that fit your body it sparks self assurance and confidence. People respond and get excited to be in your presence! Wear clothes you that make you look and feel good, and don’t follow fashion trends. Valentino say it best: “I would say to always match your clothes to your personality not with fashion trends, they will pass-you stay.”

Whether it’s voluminous or Va-Va-Boom, the right underwear makes all the difference. Cover your assets with these key pieces.

Seamless Panties: Underwear is meant to enhance your figure, not outline it for the world to see. When done right, a pair should fit like a second skin. Think comfortable, curve hugging & confidence inspiring!!!!

Seamless Bra: A good molds perfectly to your body, eliminating unsightly lines, even when worn under a snug tee or a deliciously clingy wrap dress. Remember, let them see your shape, not your seams!!!

A Lace Bra: It’s iconic, & its sheer seductive power is unrivaled. Worn in white, it can give you that innocent but not too innocent -girl next door look.

Slips and Camisoles: These are classic underpinnings that create sexy but office-appropriate silhouettes. Pick up long & short varieties in materials ranging from soft silks to formfitting microfibers for comfort & texture. Layer them under sheer dresses & tops to ensure you’re not revealing too much!

Lace Hipster Thongs: When it is worn correctly, there’s no denying its necessity. Sometimes you simply can’t wear anything else.

Pearls are never out of style since Coco Channel popularized them back in the 1920’s and Audrey Hepburn took them to the big screen in the 1960’s.

Right now pearls feel modern and fresh, especially when done in a fresh and modern way. Organically shaped baroque pearls look stunning piled on three at a time.

When you feel minimalist just put on an extra long chain of  pearls, they look great knotted and twisted together. The best thing about pearls is no matter how you wear them, they make you feel like Audrey- even if you are in blue jeans!

There is nothing pretty about knock-offs, they are ugly and of course fake, real fashionistas can spot it as a fake. So don’t humiliate yourself with fakes, here are tips to avoiding buying a knock-off/fake. Sometime spotting a fashion knock-off is more difficult than you think.

1. Location, Location, Location
First and foremost, purchasing luxury goods at a brand’s boutique, website or authorized dealer is your best bet to insure buying a genuine product. Items at flea markets, home parties, street vendors, or unauthorized websites are likely to be fake.

2. The Price is Right
Quality and exclusivity account for the high price of luxury goods. Thus, if the price seems too good to be true, it probably is.

3. Construction Sites
Craftsmanship is a main point of distinction with luxury goods. Sloppy stitches in less visible areas—such as the underside of a product or inside pockets—is likely the result of counterfeit production.

4. Package Deal
Luxury retailers meticulously package their products, including tissue paper, authenticity cards, product care information, superior quality boxes, and shopping bags. If you see a plastic wrap covering or a flimsy dust bag, it’s probably a fake. For example, counterfeit manufacturers will often wrap the handles of handbags in plastic.

5. Spell-check
Counterfeiters will often misspell designer names. Check for letters that are swapped or a letter that is capitalized that shouldn’t be, and vice versa.

6. Check the Hardware
With most luxury accessories, you will find the logo on all the metal pieces, such as zippers, latches, snaps, and buckles.

7. Read the Label
In a genuine article of luxury clothing, most often the label is stitched in, whereas counterfeit clothes are likely to have a less expensive hangtag. Also, check the country of origin on the label.

8. Timely Tips
Makers of fake watches may not replicate unusual features, such as a helium relief valve. If the feature is available, often times it does not function.

Thinking of buying a Fake?… Get Real… Criminal activities connected to the sale of counterfeits/ fakes/knock-offs of luxury goods are child labor: Very often the workers are children as young as eight years old. Most of who live on the premises with little or no adult supervision. They are worked ragged in barely tolerable conditions, turning out everything from faux-luxury brand handbags, wallets, and belts to cell phones. They eat what they are given and isn’t much. They are thin and dirty; their faces look tired, sad and hardened. This is the true price to pay for buying a fake, is it worth to you?

How NOT to buy a Fake!

• Don’t buy luxury bags from a discount store like Wal-Mart.
• Don’t Shop wholesale markets like those in Chinatown, the fashion district in LA, or the flea market.
• Don’t buy online for prices that are significantly lower than normal.
• The best way to guarantee that you are NOT buying a fake is to purchase directly from the brand or high end stores like Saks.

Please Don’t buy a Fake… FAKES are NEVER in style…….

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My passion in the area of fashion is endless and I appreciate you reading my blog which in reality, is YOURS!.

Count on it! This will be one of the largest hubs of ordinary fashionable people doing extraordinary fashionable things. This includes:

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Miguel

Here are four simple tips to help you look slimmer. Keep in mind that good posture always makes you look slimmer so stand comfortably erect, shoulders back and stomach in.

Some slimming colors are black, navy, olive, violet, charcoal grey, plum, chocolate brown, burgundy, and eggplant. These colors help make areas appear smaller so wear them where you think you need it.

Avoid shiny or heavily textured fabrics. Shiny fabrics reflect light, making any area appear larger and heavily texture fabrics only add extra weight. Instead wear dark, cool and dull colors and textures in fabrics like wool, linen, bamboo, or cotton as they absorb the light.

Vertical stripes, pleats in skirts and blouses can both create a slimming effect. Include vertical lines in your accessories, such as long chains worn around the neck.

Avoid extensive use of horizontal lines like belts, stripes, border print skirts and tops. These can add extra width to your body frame.

Fashion myths are just that myths, most of them are not true. Here are three main myths that are not true.

No white after Labor Day: False, white looks great year round! The fact is that it’s more appealing for people to wear during spring and summer time.

Can’t wear white to weddings: False, colored wedding gowns are becoming more and more popular and if the bride is wear a colored wedding dress guests can wear white. Its only when the bride wears white that No one can wear white!

Stripes are for everyone: False, for the average person horizontal stripes makes them look wider and thinker, so please don’t wear them unless you are tall and slim. On the other hand, vertical stripes can give a very slimming look!

Every season fashion magazines feature the must haves of the season. Ladies don’t be fooled, not just because it’s a must have: if it doesn’t flatter your figure don’t buy!

The last thing you want is to spend unnecessary money, feel horrible, or add more to your closet. The key to update your wardrobe each season is to not fall for fashion fads, those must haves pieces that don’t transient to the following seasons.

Ladies, as a wardrobe stylist let me tell you there are three rules that should never be broken. Apply this fashion advise and you will always look like a lady!

Never show visible panty lines:
Grandma or ill- fitting panty might be the cause of visible panty lines and it’s an assault to everyone walking behind you! The solution to VPL is a pair of seamless underwear, or thong.

If the VPL is still present than your pants/skirt are too snug: you need to go up a size! Or consider lined pants/skirts this will allow it to hang properly.

Don’t pay attention to sizes:
Sizes are mind over matter, if you don’t mind it doesn’t matter, it’s just a number! A 6 sounds great and a 4 is like a dream, but there are no international sizing guidelines. Each label will fit you differently, you might be a 8 in Oscar De La Renta, but you might be a 10 in Valentino, and you might a 12 in a bridal gown!

Don’t drive yourself crazy with sizing numbers. Always take 2 sizes into the fitting room and relax! As your fashion consultant I recommend buying clothes that fit the largest part of you and than have them tailored.

Here is a fashion tip, if the sizing upsets you remember that no one can see the size tag, if it helps cut it out!!!!

Just because it’s trendy mean you should wear it:
There might be 8 trends each season, but they’re not going to flatter your figure don’t buy it!

Never participate in a trend if it makes you look like a hanger or the clothes focus on your imperfections. You should wear the clothes; the clothes should not wear you!

Fashion is like a buffet with endless choices so choose body flattering clothes to empower you!!!!