Color and You and Your Wardrobe

When you are sewing for yourself, selecting fabric is so important and selecting the colors to suit you is even more important.

Not all of us can afford to have our colors done, but you can experiment with this.

When in a fabric store, take a bolt of fabric to a mirror, put it up to your face, more across at your shoulder. take note of how it affects your skin tone and take particular note of your eyes.

If it is your color, your skin should look a very good color, you wil look healthy and your eyes bright and alive. If it is not your color, the the 'color' will drain from your face and your eyes will look tired and dull.

You can do this with what you have in your wardrobe right now.

All colors have undertones, and the color experts have classified them for fashion as "warm" and "cool" or the latest "silver" and "gold"

To determine if you are a silver or a gold, place the metals one at a time against your skin and see which is the brightest, that brightest one will be you.

If you like a particular color and you don't think it fall into your colors, this may not be true, you may still be able to wear it.

Most colors have an undertone, these undertones are what determines whether the color is "yours" or not.

Colors have a warm undertone or a cool undertone. If you want to wear that color you love, then find the fabric that has your "undertone" and this you will see by "laying" the fabric on you, by that I mean, draping across you and seeing the result, if your skin takes on a healthy glow, then that is for you, if it makes your skin look sallow and dull, then leave it where it is.

You will have a "power" color too.  The power colors are mainly  black, navy, grey and brown.  One of these colors will suit you better than the others, The one you always feel good in, and makes your skin tone and eyes bright and healthy.  Many people think black is the all powerful color, not so, if it doesn't suit you it will have the opposite effect.

So try navy or brown, once again if the color drains from your face, don't wear it.

Once you have established your power color, when you really want to make a statement, go for that job interview, wear POWER.

If you can afford to have your colors done, then I would suggest you do just that.  Knowing you are wearing what suits you, will give you confidence beyond anything you have known before.

I'm not sure if they are still doing it, but Gract Cosmetics have fully trained color consultants and while this is not a plug for Grace Cosmetics, I do know they used to do party plan makeovers.  Not sure but you could check out your phone book to see if you have a Grace consultant in your area. A party like that can be a lot of fun too, for you and your friends,

The color consultants are listed in the yellow pages too.

Have some fun finding your colors, watch your confidence grow.


© CTBaird 2006 SewMoreForU

Be Your Sensual Best In Lingerie

The female body form is mysterious, sexy, alluring, and enticing. One form of the female silhouette that has had an exciting and attractive presence in every woman’s life, through the ages, and is known not just for its miraculous seduction prowess, but also for its ability to evoke and rapture - is the lingerie.

Adriana Lima slaying in a light Lavender
Lace Bikini Lingerie

Lingerie plays a vital role in a woman’s life. Lingerie is not just close to the woman’s heart (no pun intended) but it is also the closest to her and enhances her sexuality like no other piece of clothing. But, the most important thing about a lingerie item is the fit. There’s no denying that perfectly well-fitted lingerie can accentuate the female form, sensuality and outfit with aplomb. So, let’s steal a look into the wonderfully intimate world of beautiful, lacy, sheer, satin, fashionable, trendy, lavish and stylish world of lingerie. Whether you are a plus size woman, or a bride-to-be, or want to bring the passion back into your relationship nothing really works to ignite the fire and spread the warmth like beautifully created lingerie!


Lingerie Power

Need we say more? Oh well, whatever your reason for picking up lingerie, you must choose a lingerie based on your mood, preference in design, style, comfort, and purpose. Before you set your feet out for lingerie shopping get to know yourself better. Do you need lingerie that emphasizes your bodily curves, or do you need it to spice up your sex life or you need lingerie to pamper yourself? Whatever your reason, trust us - there is more than one type of intimate apparel for any occasion you may have in mind.

When you shop for lingerie, stop for a minute to consider the power of this intimate apparel. It stimulates the imagination, makes you look seductive, sexy, and "all-powerful." While shopping in malls may be the usual way to pick lingerie, consider shopping for it online. Online shopping malls offer a wide range of lingerie in different materials – cotton, satin, lace, silk, leather etc – as well as latest designs and styles. This website serves all your needs with a smile, and has experts advising you to choose the most exciting and sensual piece of lingerie that can flatter your body and make you feel like a Diva!

Never make the mistake of underestimating the power of lingerie because not only does it boost your self-confidence, but also does wonders for your love life. Strut your stuff with confidence in glamorous, sexy, sheer, lingerie and watch your man drool!

Light Coral Lingerie
night gown 

Lingerie Secrets

Having familiarized yourself with the lingerie power, its time for us to reveal the lingerie secrets! Ladies, lingerie is available in 3 basic sizes – small, medium, and large. However, if you are voluptuous then plus-size lingerie is ideal for you. Corsets and bustiers are widely popular amongst plus-size women buyers.

Special lingerie like Bridal lingerie caters to the very special needs of a newly-married girl or a bride-to-be. To make you look your ravishing best on your wedding day, you can wear a gorgeous bustier or lacy bridal lingerie that enhances the sensuality of your wedding dress. Nowadays, more and more brides-to-be prefer to wear white or off-white corsets with long flowing gowns.
World-wide, women have taken to lingerie shopping like never before. For a tempting and alluring effect buy sheer lingerie. Made from power mesh (See-through), stretch mesh material, or transparent fabrics, sheer lingerie is immensely popular amongst women belong to 20s and 30s. Lycra lingerie is again a popular choice. Lightweight and stretchable, Lycra lingerie is forming fitting and tear-resistant.

Base your decision to purchase lingerie based on the use and purpose. The 3 rules of lingerie shopping need to be based on:

* How best the lingerie enhances your body’s special features?
* Does it cover the specific parts of your body properly and comfortably?
* Does it make you look exotic, attractive, and beautiful inside-out?

Lingerie Fabrics

The fabrics define the comfortable or feel of the lingerie against your skin. If you score comfort as the most important thing then cotton lingerie is perfect for you. It is reasonably priced, long-lasting, and easy to care for. Other fabric choices include Lycra/Spandex, nylon, leather, chiffon, silk, microfiber etc. Lycra lingerie is stretchable and form fitting, easy to watch, and care for and wrinkle-free! Choose a fabric that feels good against your skin, doesn't cause you rashes, and is likely to last longer with minimal wear and tear. After all, you will be wearing lingerie through out the day.

Lingerie Guide

Here's our guide to help you decide which lingerie is best for you.

1. Bra: A versatile support providing commonest lingerie.
2. Teddy: It is like a one-piece swimming suit but with a built- in panty area.
3. Camisole: One of my favorites. Can be worn under a formal jacket or as a sleeveless top; it covers you from bust to hips.
4. Chemise: A thigh length short nightgown
5. Thongs: Made from transparent fabric, thongs offer more coverage in the front and are help up by a string-like piece. Allows you freedom from panty lines
6. Negligee: A nightgown or robe that is longer and lightweight
7. Pajamas: A pant and top set
8. Bustier: A type of strap-less bra that covers up to up to the waist
9. Basque: A bra substitute that covers from the bust to hips

As a thumb rule to buying the best lingerie, remember only invest in one that promotes your self-confidence and makes you look and feel like a Goddess. Because you are no less!

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Fancy Dress - How To Win A Fancy Dress Competition

Dressing up to go a party is one thing but having to imitate and dress up as someone else or an object is another matter. A Fancy Dress party can only mean one thing and that is fancy dress costumes where you are required or expected to duplicate an image or a look alike figure of someone famous etc. Looking good is our main priority when attending parties but when it comes to attiring and adorning ourselves as an alias will no doubt take a lot of careful planning?

Fancy Dress parties are very popular and very successful to say the least in providing entertainment for all the guests who make the effort to dress up. If you have been invited to a Fancy Dress party then you may have problems wondering who or what to go as. Do not fret there are some fabulous websites online to go in search of for ideas for fancy dress costumes.

If you find this an ordeal trying to select an outfit then make it more interesting by asking friends around to help you choose or even make the outfit of your choice. Remember fancy dress parties are fun - so whatever the finished costume looks like it will not really matter because this is fun stuff - just as long as you joined in and participated in making an effort is enough. However should this be a competition for the best turned out person in fancy dress costume - then matters change.

Unique ideas are going to get you noticed and surely put you in the running of claiming the first prize. A little honest cheating may help you take the award of the best dressed person in fancy dress costume. How you ask, well let me tell you, your first move is a little research to find out about the host of the party and their likes and dislikes in music - movies or even Disney characters and take it from there - for example if the party host is a she and loves cuddly bears then Winnie the Pooh it is

If this fancy dress occasion is being held for a man and his love is of the ocean and water sports then you know the ideal costume that will win the fancy dress competition hands down and that is the bathing costume like that on a Baywatch babe - this idea is for women only unless the male host happens to bat for the other side.

There are so many Fancy Dress options and ideas to choose from - take a trip to your local department store that deals in fun occasions and browse around and by doing this you may just come up trumps - there`s an idea Donald and his wife.

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5 Steps To Perfect Hair

Your hair is your crowning glory. Look after it and it will shine for all the world to see. You don’t always need expensive treatments, or visits to a hair salon to manage your hair professionally. There’s so much you can do yourself.

1. For shiny, healthy hair think first of your body’s intake. Your hair is really just a reflection of what you are inside. A good balanced, nutritious and healthy diet will do more to make your hair shine than any shampoo or conditioner. And drink eight to ten glasses of water a day too; hair is 25% water, so don’t let yours go thirsty!

2. Dry your hair after washing in the ambient temperature of your room after using an absorbent towel to soak up the excess moisture, but don’t rub hard. If possible, don’t use blow-drying, flat irons, curling irons or hot rollers. Artificial heating will leave your hair brittle and damaged in time. Be natural whenever you can.

3. Prevent unnecessary hair damage by using the right kind of hairbrush. Only comb wet hair with a wide-tooth comb, combing from end to root, but avoiding touching the root. Detangling wet hair with a hard steel comb can create a lot of damage, so don’t!

4. Remove trichoptlosis, or split ends, like this: take small sections of your hair and carefully twist them in a gentle downward motion. The split ends will stick out. Using sharp scissors, carefully cut into the twisted section, but not right through, to remove the damaged cuticles and leave a natural layered look. Cut roughly the same amount from each twist to balance the effect.

5. Hair loss can be slowed, or even reversed by applying a few simple tips, though they probably won’t cure an underlying condition. Biotin can help to regenerate hair follicles: blend bananas with honey, yoghurt and low-fat milk, and drink it daily. Supplements such as Vitamin B6, zinc and saw palmetto will help too, but eliminating stress and getting plenty of sleep may work just as well.

We are all obsessed with our hair, whether we are 9 or 90, male or female. Look after yourself first and foremost and your hair will reflect that care and attention. The Biblical Samson’s strength lay in his fine flowing hair. Your hair reflects your strength too.

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Styles of thigh high boots

By Flemming Andersen

Black leather Thigh high boots
for House of FCM

A new and fabulous trend of today’s fashion world is the thigh high boots.  These fun and creative boots will give women the freedom to dress with an edge and give off a hot vibe.  You can wear these awesome boots with just about anything and they are not made for just one kind of person.  Anyone can take on a pair of these boots and feel wild in them.

Thigh high boots are starting to hit all of the hottest stores.  In most areas, you can find a pair in your shopping mall or major department stores. 

While these boots are defiantly not made for walking, they are made to make any man fall to his knees with infatuation.  These boots will give any woman the ability to make a man do anything that she wants for him.  A woman that wears these boots will have power like she has never had before. 

If you are in an area that does not support the thigh high boot fashion yet, there is still hope for you.  You will be able to get a great pair of these boots online or buy catalog.  You do not have to go without these hot and creative boots just because your local mall has not caught up to the fashion times.  You will find all kinds of great stores online that carry these wonderful creations. 

When you go online to find the pair of thigh high boots for you, there will be an abundance of styles.  There are all different kinds of colors, lengths, heel styles and so much more.  You will find that choosing just one is going to be the hardest part of the deal.  You will see that there is so many that would fit your lifestyle.  You can feel free to browse and pick, as you like.

Thigh high boots will have different heel heights, and styles.  You can choose the one that is most comfortable to you.  There will be stiletto heels that will turn you into a goddess when you wear them, or you will find the safer styles with the thicker and chunkier heel.  They will be a lot better for the women that want to wear their thigh high boots for more occasions that are conservative.

These thigh high boots are also found in many materials as well.  There is the all leather made ones, fabric ones, even the ones that look like shinny plastic.  You will be able to choose the material that is most comfortable both to your body and to your personality.

 

Putting on a pair of thigh high boots will give you the sensation that you have been looking for.  A pair of boots like this will put you right into the lead in fashion when you put them on.  You will feel safe, sexy and confident every time you glide your foot in and pull up that zipper.

For more info visit: http://www.best-shoes-online.net

Bridal Lingerie on Your Wedding Night

Is your wedding night coming up soon? Do you want something extra sexy and romantic to wear on what could be one of the most special and memorable nights of your life? Your wedding night can be one of the most intimate times you will spend with your new partner for life and today’s sexy bridal lingerie is some of the most beautiful and sensual apparel for newlyweds to share on their first night together.

Of all of the complaints that men and women have about buying lingerie, the embarrassment of having to go into a store and buy sexy undergarments that would otherwise be kept private is the number one complaint. By using an online lingerie store you can buy those camisoles, bustiers, robes, corsets, sexy bras and baby doll outfits in the comfort of your own home at any time of day or night.

Online shopping for lingerie is becoming more and more popular and for a good reason. Not only does it eliminate the embarrassment of in person shopping, it is also extremely convenient.  Additionally, with today’s quick delivery options and discreet packaging, it is no wonder more and more people are buying their lingerie online.

All brides have their own tastes and preferences on their wedding night. One of the most popular requests is a sexy bridal lingerie costume, which includes a teddiette, veil, gloves and bouquet. Another favorite is the classic tapestry satin flower jacquard bustier with lightly padded under wire cups, hook and eye front, boning and a waist cinching lace up back. The garters are adjustable and removable and a matching thong is included. Don’t forget to order the classic Sheer Nylon Stretch Stockings that invigorate and beautify the legs and mesh perfectly with the garter.

Remember, your wedding night only happens once in your lifetime.  Be sure to make it the most sensual, intimate and memorable night of your life.      

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Making The Lips Alluring With A Red Lipstick

Bella Hadid sparkly red lips

Many women do not feel confident about wearing a bright shade of red lipstick on their lips.  Most of them think that a red lipstick is far too luminous and showy for them, and that it calls too much attention on their lips.  Some think that such a brilliant shade of lipstick would make them look clownish and unattractive.

What only makeup artists and a few women know is that red lipstick can make the lips very alluring if applied correctly.  Red lipstick can make the lips look plump, sexy and very kissable.  But on a deeper level, lips painted a bright shade of red evoke an instinct in men that is hard-wired into them already and will most likely remain within them despite millennia of continuous evolution.

You see, in prehistoric times, a woman's beauty is judged by how healthy she looks.  Anthropologically speaking, a woman is considered beautiful if her body is amply fleshed out, with wide hips that can carry a fetus to term and full breasts that can produce enough milk to feed a newborn baby.  A healthy woman also has flushed skin and reddish lips, which means she has good blood circulation.

By instinct, men look for women who look healthy enough to breed children for them, and red lips are just one of those signs that tell them a woman is such.  The idea may sound crude to our modern-day sensibilities, but that is just how it is with men.  Red lipstick applied to the lips makes a woman attractive to men.

As much as women shy away from wearing red lipstick because it looks showy and obvious, there is actually a way of applying it to the lips that will make the red subtle enough and will not make it appear garish.  To achieve this, there are two factors that you need to consider, namely the tone of your skin and the size of your lips.

A principle in wearing red lipstick is that the paler your skin is, the bigger your lips would look like when you apply red lipstick on them.  So, you should match the hue of your lipstick with the tone of your skin.  If your skin is light and pale with pinkish tones, you are better off using plum reds.  If your skin is dark and with tones of yellow, then you should go for a red lipstick mixed with brown shades.

Because red lipstick makes the lips appear bigger and plumper than what they really are, you should also consider the size of your lips when choosing a shade of red lipstick.  If your lips are thin, you are safe with the bright reds.  If your lips are thick and full, the shade of red lipstick that you should choose should have mixes of brown or blue.

Now that you know how to choose what kind of red lipstick you should wear, how then should you wear it?  Applying red lipstick on the lips is just like painting – you have to prepare the canvass on which you will brush the paint.  This is a principle in the application of makeup.

So, before you apply red lipstick on your lips, dab on a light coat of foundation on your lips, and then brush on a bit of face powder on top of the foundation.  This will give your lipstick a polished look when you are done with it.  The foundation and the powder will also hold the lipstick and keep it from running off.

When you are done with the foundation and the face powder, gently trace the outline of your lips with a sharp lip liner.  Make sure that the lip liner matches the shade of your lipstick.  The lip liner will keep the lipstick from bleeding out of the lips.

After this, put your red lipstick on with the use of a lip brush.  A lip brush will ensure that you have just the right amount of lipstick on your lips.  Work your way from the middle of your lips to the corners.  And then, kiss a piece of tissue to take away the excess lipstick and then finish off by dabbing a small amount of face powder on your lips.

Red lipstick makes the face, not just the lips, very attractive.  So, you have to make sure that your makeup is balanced whenever you have red lipstick on.  If you have red lipstick on your lips, just apply a light shade of eye shadow on your eyes to keep the focal point of your makeup on your lips.  If your eye shadow is not light enough, you will end up looking like a clown with your makeup.  Better yet, do away with the eye shadow completely and just dab on mascara for some subtle drama.

You do not have to be afraid to wear a bright shade of red lipstick on your lips.  Just apply it correctly and make sure that you balance your makeup when you paint your lips red.

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Be the Belle of the Ball at Your Next Party

Curve Hem Choker Orange Bodycon dress
at Missguided

Yet another party has made its way onto your calendar and as you stare blankly into your closet, the irritating question plagues you once again: What to wear?

Judy Gordon, fashion guru and founder of TheTrendReport.com, has the latest information on the hottest fashion and beauty trends.

"First and foremost, it's very important for women to wear something that makes them comfortable in their own skin," Gordon says. "Women must feel confident because when you feel good about yourself, you look even better and your inner radiant beauty cannot help but shine through." Gordon offers the following tips for looking your very best at the next party.


Fabric and Fit

Selecting the right fabric and fit is important in making sure you look your best. If your outfit is made out of a body-hugging fabric, make sure you wear the right undergarment, especially if you are full-figured.

Playtex Secrets Slimmers, for instance, offer full-figured women slimming yet stylish intimates to complete any outfit, whether it's a clingy black dress or a lacy top. With Playtex Secrets Slimmers, you'll look slimmer instantly, as the bras eliminate bulges and gaping blouse fronts. They are available at department stores nationwide.

Black Bodycon Dress with Choker
  at Missguided

Accessories

* Make the perfect transition from work to nighttime party with a few simple accessories. Ditch the conservative flats for a fun pair of colored heels. Replace your chandelier earrings for long, linear earrings. And leave the big bag at the office; a fancy clutch adds just the right amount of sizzle to your look.

* Your little black dress is right for any occasion. Make the most of it by adding a faux fur capelet or stole with a satin ribbon tie. Pearls and fancy pattern pantyhose also will transform your black dress from plain to all-dressed-up in less than a minute!



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Tips For Changing Your Hairstyle

Messy Fishtail Hairstyle

Change is good, but it's even better when it takes only moments to make one. If you like your hair do but it's looking a little dated, there's no reason to agonize over making major change. Hairstyles for the year 2008 come after a year where shorter hairstyles ruled, longer hairstyles still flourished, and everyone just loved the bob. Some celebrities went for medium and shorter lengths and the fashion runaways brought in many unique trends like the pony-loop and the high ballerina bun. Instead of opting for a complete hair reinvention, small changes to your current look can modernize your style. Without appearing too trendy. Fortunately, some of today's hottest styles are easily adaptable and require little commitment for those wary of a dramatic change.




    How to Update Your Hairstyle

If you hair is chin-length or loner, comb it straight up, twist a few times, then coil up and pin high on your head. Use bobby pins to clip up shorter strays at the nape or iron curl them for a softening effect. If you're good at working your mane, you can leave some strands out for a freedom feeling.

Poker Straight Curls and waves will be transformed into straight and smooth flowing hair. Even if you love to keep those waves, make sure they just gather at the ends of your hair and the rest of the hair is absolutely straight. Sleek and smooth texture is the keyword for 2008. So, get prepared to straighten out those curled locks for a sleeker and newer you!

Long hair is ensuring that it's lean, as opposed to thick and out of control (basically, you should avoid the thickness often seen.

Don't worry about making your hair look its best while trying to grow it out -- I have tips on dealing with that awkward stage, on the next page.

Temporary colors are great for reflecting moods of the moment - just remember that the lighter your hair and the brighter the artificial shade, the less likely it will be truly temporary.

Enhancing your natural shade or going for a totally different color are great ways to update your look. Choose the right hair color and hair treatment so you can create an exciting new look for every occasion.
Another hot hair style trend for 2008 is the soft wedge haircut. This short hairstyle adds much sparkle to your face and shows the playful side of your personality. Since a lot of texturing and layering is used, your hairstyle looks soft and very smooth, in case of cut-style. Even people with thin hair can go in for this short cut, as it adds volume. It is suitable for almost every face cut and adds charm and confidence to the personality.
For those who want a slightly more dramatic update, bangs are excellent options. The style can be altered depending on your face shape or lifestyle. Long wispy bangs are a good choice if you want a style that is low-maintenance and easy to grow out.
A more daring option is to try the newest variation on the mod look, with long blunt

bangs that fall just above the eyelashes.
                                                                                             
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