If your “girls” are in need of a pick-me-up, forget plastic surgery and reach for a great fitting bra.image via froufroufashionista Until about a year or so ago, the last time I was fitted for a bra was in college … at Victoria’s Secret. No offense to Victoria’s Secret but the high school students working…
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posted on Tuesday, December 31st, 2013
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Dressing Your Body Type
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Being petite definitely has its advantages; walking under low hanging branches, maneuvering through crowds, and airplanes seats are practically “made” for those who lack height. However, when it comes to fashion, things can get a little tricky.I’ve got a couple of rules to lay down for ya … Rule #1- a great tailor will be…
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posted on Monday, December 30th, 2013
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Dressing Your Body Type
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Out of all of my personal styling clients, I’ve never met a woman (or a man) who wanted to look heavier in their clothing. Everyone wants to look a little taller and a little slimmer … without working out or giving up his or her favorite foods. Fashion can be a very powerful tool for…
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posted on Saturday, December 7th, 2013
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Dressing Your Body Type
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Today is “technically” the last day you can wear white jeans. I’ll dispel that style myth later … but for now let’s talking about how to properly wear white jeans for your body type. So many people (curvy and non-curvy) are terrified of white jeans. The truth is, almost anyone can wear white jeans as…
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posted on Monday, September 2nd, 2013
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Dressing Your Body Type
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When it comes to fashion I believe that fit come first and style comes second. Check out my latest video that was featured on Ok! Magazine‘s website, which walks you through the different body types and how to dress for them. Also be sure to check out my handy Dress My Body Type guide.
posted on Saturday, September 15th, 2012
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Dressing Your Body Type
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If you are skinny and short (or a petite woman) finding clothes isn’t the easiest thing in the world. One wrong move and suddenly you look like you are drowning in your clothes – not cute. Suit shopping can be even more problematic because in my experience, suits are already cut on the large size….
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posted on Wednesday, July 11th, 2012
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Dressing Your Body Type
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Having a plus sized body can be challenging to dress but not impossible. If you follow these tips, tricks, and style guidelines you will have the most stylish plus sized body on the block. You have to remember that size doesn’t have to dictate your style. Style is available at any size! A key thing…
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posted on Wednesday, August 24th, 2011
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Dressing Your Body Type
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Carrying weight in the middle is a common body issue with women. Seems like a big deal but in all reality it isn’t a big deal. With the magic of clothing your little pooch can disappear. All it takes is a little mindful dressing. Dressing this body type is similar to dressing the bigger on…
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posted on Sunday, August 14th, 2011
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Dressing Your Body Type
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Ah the hourglass, the most enviable of all the figures. The hourglass shape is what all other body types work to attain. Since its so enviable it should be easy to dress, right? Wrong. I am one of lucky 7% of people who have this body type but honestly, at times I do have trouble…
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posted on Wednesday, August 10th, 2011
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Dressing Your Body Type
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A lot of people would give up their first born (okay, I exaggerate) for a straight up and down, curve-free body but the reality is unless you know exactly how to dress this body type– it’s not the most desirable of the body types. Why? Because the curve-free often long for curves (the grass is…
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posted on Friday, August 5th, 2011
by Lauren Messiah Posted in Dressing Your Body Type
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