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Layers Upon Layers

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Layering. Yes, I know it’s becoming warmer and you’re wondering why in the world anyone would want to put on more clothes than they have to. Trust me, you’ll be fine. I want to show you the proper way to layer clothing so you won’t look like you’re trying to fit in at Abu Dhabi when trying to be fashionable. So since it is still spring and you haven’t brought out all your summer clothes yet, let’s start with simple jeans and layered top. In the picture above, I have on a loose summer tank top underneath a light weight sweater. Notice I have the sleeves rolled a bit to make the outfit more cool. The trick to layering is always have the top layer brushing your hip. If you wear something long over something longer you will look two inches tall, and I would hate for that to happen. With the top layer coming about to the hip it adds height (and in my case, so do the wedges). Now when layering a dress or skirt, still keep the top layer length rule but add a “flowy” skirt or dress underneath. Yes, you can continue layering all summer because despite common belief you will NOT die of a heat stroke if you add a light layer. I think if you try this tip out, you will really enjoy the flattering look it creates. 

Open to Orchid

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 So who wants to hear about the color of the year?!? Okay so, I don’t know if I am the only one but I am always so excited to hear what the color of the year is. In the females favor, it’s ORCHID! This is such a pretty color and can match oh so many things. I want to tell you my favorite colors to match radiant orchid with and maybe you might like a few of them. As you can see in the picture, I have paired orchid jeans with a beige blouse. But as you look into the zebras on the shirt, there are many more color options. My favorite is navy, green, black, taupe, yellow, blue, sea foam, and purple. See… you can go crazy with these color options. Dress up and add orchid, always.

2’s a no, 3’s a GO

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“How many bracelets do I wear?” This is a question that is asked so often and no one really knows an answer. You don’t want to look like “Jezebel” with a million and one bangles but do want the bracelets to be noticeable. It is simple really…1,3,5. Always use an odd number of bracelets on each arm and you shall be set for perfection. Two, four, or six bracelets look too “stacky”..or should we use the word “tacky”. When wearing the odd number of bracelets, it breaks them up a bit and makes the bracelets more noticeable. Also, the odd number lengthens the arms instead of making them look squatty because lets face it, no one prefers squatty. Let’s make this a rule… a life rule.