The End of August Groweth Near...

     I have never been very fond of summer, which is why I am always made happy by the knowledge that August is almost over. No more August = presence of September and October, my favorite months. The time is coming when you can once more break out the boots, the plaid, the sweaters, the berets, and the dark colors with no shame whatsoever.

     Luckily for me, knee-high boots seem to be in this fall, as part of a military-inspired look that has been spotted on the runways. More on this fall's trends later, after I've finished researching them. I don't want to be giving y'all false information. :-)

Ladies of Heorot and Beyond by elavria


 

Summer Morning

     Hello, everybody! While I'm still gathering stuff for my post on beach accessories, here's one of my polyvore posts (using another's template).

Summer Morning

     Until next time!

Long Time, No Post

     Wow.... So, with the advent of the new school year, you can guess how much time I've had to be blogging. Worry not; I will be posting ere the week is out. Until then, I will leave you will some pictures I've dug up:

You've got to love Claddahs.

Apples....And Oranges?

     Okay, so I couldn't think of a better title for this. Anyway, moving on...

     Today we are taking care of tops that will flatter an apple-shaped girl. As I said in the last post, empire waists will look wonderful on you. Longer shirts (tunic-length) will also be good choices for you. Since you want to draw attention away from your middle, neckline and sleeve accents will compliment you wonderfully.

     Be careful about the texture of the top, as well. You don't want to wear anything that is noticeably thick and large (unless, of course, the alternative is freezing to death; style isn't that important :-) ).

     Wearing a shirt or jacket unbuttoned part of way down your torso is a bad idea. This will bring attention to your middle. You should also beware of crewneck shirts. These will not flatter you at all, I'm afraid.

     While tops with horizontal stripes and ruffles will not look amazing on you, you may want to try those with vertical stripes, and maybe even a vertical ruffle. These will make you look longer, rather than wider.

     Here are some examples of tops for you to investigate.

     Above and second-to-left is a sort of a "waterfall" cardigan. Not only will these flatter you, but they happen to be in style now. Go for it!

     The cranberry/raspberry top on the left is an example of a great pick for you. Classy, pretty... Check back soon for the kinds of pants that will best suit you!

The Perfect Pear, Part the First

     So you've discovered that you are a pear, and you're wondering what to wear. (Rhyming unintentional.) Generally speaking, you look best in clothes that emphasize your bust, and not your hips. For instance, wide-legged, bootcut, and flare are the best pant cuts for you. This is because they take attention away from your hips. What you really do not want to wear are tapered pants and especially skinny jeans. (I honestly don't think skinny jeans are very flattering on anyone; can't say that I think they're terribly modest, either, as they are pretty much thick, footless tights. This is especially true for girls with larger hips.)

      Here are some examples of pants that would flatter a pear-shaped lady:

     As far as blouses go, look for ones that are colorful, or have lots of detail. Do NOT, I repeat, NOT wear anything baggy. If you wear a shirt or a dress that's too big or baggy up top, you will look shapeless. Because you are small, you can also wear shirts that have ruffles on the bodice. Puffed sleeves, and other full sleeve styles are also a good idea for you.

(No, I don't endorse every single of these necklines. Then again, that's what tank tops are for.)

     Anyway, I think I've talked enough for now. Don't want to leave you with a super-long post, so I'll finish up my discussion on pears next time. :-)

     Ultimately, the best way to determine whether or not you should wear a given item is to try it on. There are always exceptions to the rules.

Staples-R-Us, Part 1

     Today we are dealing with staples: things every girl should have.
     As far as clothes go, every girl needs to have multitaskers, pieces that go with just about everything. Here's a list; notice the pattern...

     1. Skirts
                 A. Denim
                 B. Khaki
                 C. Black
     2. Pants
               A. Jeans
               B. Khaki
               C. Black dress pants
    3. Tops
               A. White blouse
               B. Coat (NOT a snow jacket, an actual coat)
               C. Black, white, beige, or grey layering sweater or cardigan
    4. Shoes
               A. Black dress shoes
               B. Sneakers
               C. White, off-white, or beige dress sandals or shoes
               D. Brown or tan semi-dressy sandals

     As you can see, there is a good deal of black, white, and tan. These three colors are almost guaranteed to go with anything you wear, thus giving you more outfit options for less money. (And that's always a good thing. :-) )  All these items are essential for the average modern lady. Having these creates a base for a great and versatile wardrobe.