Sunday, June 16, 2013

BRACELETS - The Easy to Wear Accessory

Bracelets

Bracelets are the easiest accessory to wear. 

Chunky, big and bold bracelets are everywhere. There are two basic things to consider when choosing a bracelet:

  • size of your wrist. 
    Follow the instructions below to measure it:
    • Measure it by wrapping it with you middle finger and your thumb, use the opposite hand of course! If you can barely touch the tip of your fingers, it means your wrist is large. If you can just touch, it is medium, and if you thumb overlaps your middle finger, you wrist size is small.
    •  A big wrist will look even bigger if you wear a thin bracelet. So use bracelets that are similar in scale to your own wrist. A thin wrist can look too fragile and thinner with a chunky big bracelet...so choose accordingly. 
      
  • The other factor to consider when choosing a bracelet is the overall color. Is it gold, or silver based? take a look at this post Is my skin warm or cool? for finding out what suits you better.


That's it! Just have fun! Bracelets are a great way to add a fun touch to any look. You can play with them and combine them in as many ways as you can think! They don't actually have to "match" anything else! And they are a great way to create a signature look. Imagine you have a beautiful piece that you love and wear all the time, no matter what...That is a signature you bring with you everywhere. People start to recognize your look and expect you to wear it every time. I particularly love to use either a ring or a bracelet as signature pieces

Take a look at some bracelet ideas from the windows of 5th Avenue stores in New York City 

 Bracelets! From the stores of New York City.

Rhinestones creating beautiful flower shapes, in neutral colors of silver and gold...
 Lots of colorful stones...turquoise is a classic...
 Geometrical shapes...
 Colorful enameled chunky bracelets...
 Gold chains in bold white...
 Rhinestones in bright colors...
 Bright pink and fuchsia...
 Flowers and rhinestones...
 Mix silver and gold bracelets and use them together...

 Black and Earth tones combined in this mix of four bracelets...
Lots of variety in the BRACELETS you see out there in the shops of New York City. You get to choose...Which one do you like most?

Style Wisdom

Quote of the Day - Style Wisdom


"Style is primarily a matter of instinct. "
-Bill Blass

Well, wouldn't I be contradicting Bill Blass with all the advice given on this blog? You can read these posts Find or Define your Personal Style or Defining your Personal Style  and you will see that indeed as Bill Blass stated, "Style is primarily a matter of instinct". Many of us need to analyze, re-think and plan our style...We follow our instinct to answer the necessary questions to define and refine our own personal style. You have a choice, you can either enliven your own style and be the signature artist in the canvas of your life, or you can follow others. Trust your instinct, and use the tools at your disposal to define your OWN STYLE, it is worth it....You will not regret it! Happy Sunday!

Saturday, June 15, 2013

Summer Beauty SKIN and HAIR Essentials


SUMMER BEAUTY CARE ESSENTIALS

What are your beauty needs for this coming Summer? 


Here is a simplified updated BASICS list for SUMMER BEAUTY CARE ESSENTIALS.

summer beauty essentials
     
Don't be tempted....there are too many products out there right now, making all sorts of incredible promises, but you don't actually need them. Here is what you DO NEED:

     

  • A LIP-BALM with SPF
 
Lips are extremely sensitive, the skin of your lips is thin and exposure to the sun rays is constant. The only way to protect them is to use a lip-balm with SPF. Don't just wear any lip-gloss, as the mirror effect can cause more harm than good. Check and make sure that the lip-balm or gloss you use has at least SPF 15 sunscreen. 
  • WATERPROOF MASCARA -
  
 Ideal for Summer. You can come and go all day, from the beach to the mall,  without worrying that it will come off. Added bonus, your eye lashes get sun protection, as a coat of mascara covers them with a thin film. Don't forget those sunglasses!
  • BRONZER
   
This is my favorite. Because I wear a high SPF sunscreen, I don't get ultra-tanned. Because I love the way my eyes pop when I have a tan, I fake it nicely with Bronzing Powder. Healthy Summer Glow in an instant. Day and night, all year round, this basic item is the absolute MUST-HAVE for beauty!
  • HAIR AND BODY SPF -
  
I love this SPF that doubles as a Hair + Body sunscreen. Don't forget if you do color your hair, you need to specially protect it from the summer rays. 
  •  A FACIAL SUNSCREEN -
  
Note that I am not recommending you any specific brand, or SPF number, therefore please consult your  dermatologist, as you should have your skin's sensitivity tested. What I personally wear is fragrance free, non-comedogenic SPF 70+.
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