Sunday, April 21, 2013

The sun is out….what to wear?


While out and about on this beautiful Sunday, I started to notice how people were dressed around me.

It seemed like everyone had just climbed out of a cave and were wearing anything they could grab that slightly resembled summer clothes.  It was as if they did not quite believe that the weather was so nice…so I was seeing odd combinations like puffer vests with shorts and a summer tank with leggings and full Ugg boots.  It was all very strange!

So, now that the beautiful weather seems to have come to the Bay area, how do we dress for it appropriately?

Will still do get fog, so some layering is never a bad idea.  I suggest keeping your outfits simple at first and just have some fun with colorful accessories. Pull out the summer shoes, a colorful summer scarf for layering…and don’t forget your sunglasses.

 

Have fun and don’t be scared to let go of your winter staples!

Thursday, April 4, 2013

April Showers

Jeans...how do you find that right pair?


Jeans are often a huge dilemma for people.

There are so many choices out there from style, to fit to wash and price point.  How does one choose?  To top off the dilemma…how you really know what is most flattering on you. 
A great pair of Jeans can be one of the most flattering garments in your closet, but the wrong pair can really let you down and look awful.

When shopping for jeans there are a few aspects that you must consider:

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What style is going to work for you best:  Style represents who you are, every jean style has a different message and you want to be thoughtful about what your style is projecting?  A flared trouser jean is going to read as more sophisticated while a skinny jean is going to come across as hip and edgy.
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What fit will flatter you best: Fit is primarily affected by the rise, the shape of the back yoke and tightness and stretch of the jean.  The placement of the pockets, while not directly affecting the fit of the jean, also has a strong influence on what the jean looks like on your body.
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What type of wash or color are you looking for, and this will affect the level of style the jean projects as well as how flattering the jean is on you (a faded patch at just the right or wrong place can make a 10lb difference!)
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What type of details and embellishments are you looking for?  With Jeans we find most of the detail in the back pockets with unique designs in the stitching.  But lately designers have begun to step outside the box, adding detail along the outside seam, at the cuffs and on the zippers or buttons.

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