Archive for July, 2007
Q: I am 5′5", 57 years old, short-waisted, small in bust, larger in hips. The biggest problem is the short waist. What do you recommend for flattering styles?
A:
To combat short waistedness, the idea is to visually lower your waistline. Here’s five figure flattering tips for you:
(1) My favorite figure flatering trick is to place a narrow belt at the hipline to create the illusion of a lowered waistline.
(2) Belts that match the color of your top also help to visually move your waistline down.
(3) Wear long tops or styles with strong verticals on your torso. And to maximize your bustline, choose styles with volume in the chest area–such as ruffles or ruching.
(4) Low-waisted bottoms are gong to be figure flattering, as are skirts and dresses in fluid fabrics to hug your hips.
(5) Should you choose stiffer fabrics, look for styles without waistbands or those with a dropped waistline.
Have a great tip about how to flatter a short waist? Share it with us in the comments!
Pictured: Classiques Entier Release Shirt | $128 at Nordstrom.
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July 10th, 2007
Dangling from a single freshwater pearl is a dainty sterling silver cage housing a black oxidized caged bird.
Necklace measures 17" long.
$40.25 (approx) at Mintd.
July 10th, 2007
We asked: Is Bohemian Fashion In or Out?
You said: With 69% of the vote against it, Bohemian Fashion is Out.
Omiru’s take: While the loose, carefree feel of bohemian fashion seems like a fine idea to us in theory, in practice, this perennial warm weather trend just doesn’t look as good as it should. Style tip? If you love bohemian fashion, wear it in moderation. Pair your hippie-chic tunic with a structured pair of pants. Or wear your flowy dress with a sophisticated handbag and shoes. Oh, and buy it on the cheap–this is a fleeting trend, at best.
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Pictured: Retro Knit Tube | $19.80 at Forever 21.
July 9th, 2007
Capture two trends in one with this adorable nautical minidress.
$24.80 at Forever 21.
July 9th, 2007
Q: What can I wear with a grey halter dress to look classy and vintage-y?
A: Dress up the grey halter dress with a square shaped jacket that recalls the 1960s and layered jewelry for an extra vintage-y feel. With a halter dress, y-shaped or pendant necklaces are especially flattering. Keep your hair simple–try wearing a headband to keep your long, wavy hair back.
As for shoes, stay with the vintage theme with a pair of peep-toe heels, such as the Stuart Weitzman Chatup Pumps pictured at left.
Finish off the look with a vintage (or vintage-inspired) handbag with great lines.
Pictured: Stuart Weitzman ‘Chatup’ Pump | $275 at Nordstrom.
Style question? We’ve got answers. E-mail us at tips at omiru dot com, or leave us a comment with your question.
July 6th, 2007
The ultimate weekend hoodie, as perfect for running errands as it is for a casual picnic in the park.
$187 at Revolve Clothing.
July 6th, 2007
Asks Vickie, "I just found out I’m pregnant, and I’m excited about buying new clothes to fit my growing belly. Can you give me some ideas/inspiration? Also, I’m going to a wedding in September, and I will definitely have a sizable belly by then. What should I wear?"
Tell us, what do you think Vickie should wear during her pregnancy? Please leave your advice in the comments of this post.
The best answer (as chosen by Vickie) by Monday, July 9 gets a gift bag courtesy of BagTrends.com that contains a Hayden Harnett iPod case (and a 15% discount), a Baby Phat t-shirt, Goddess perfume from Kimora Lee Simmons, Bourjois multi shimmer loose eyeshadow, the NYC Venue Guide, a copy of The Buenos Aires Broken Hearts Club, a Jenny Yuen bag charm, a 50% discount at 69jewels.com, a 10% discount at Caravan, fall looks from Moe Handbags, info on Floral Icon Events, and a 20% discount at SHOP BagTrends.com.
Update (7/10): Congratulations, Nisha! Vickie found your advice the most helpful.
Pictured: Olian Maternity Crochet Square Top | $74 at Nordstrom.
July 5th, 2007
What do we love about this hip windbreaker? The D-ring collar detail, the oversized tabbed pocket, and the asymmetrical zipper design.
$107 (sale) at Tobi.
July 5th, 2007
Q: How can I keep long tank tops and camisoles from riding up over my hips and rolling up at the bottom?
A: Long tops ride up and roll up when you move around when the fit is too tight. To avoid this problem, look for tank tops and camisoles that are cut a little bit looser–even if they’re still form fitting. I’ve also found that tops with a built in "waistband" piece of fabric tend to give me less problems with shirt ride-up.
Have a great tip about how to stop tank top ride up? Share it with us in the comments!
Pictured: J Crew Solid Favorite Tank | $14.50 at J Crew.
Style question? We’ve got answers. E-mail us at tips at omiru dot com, or leave us a comment with your question.
July 4th, 2007
Beautifully crafted chopping and serving boards from 100% organically grown bamboo.
A must-have for the host(ess).
$34 at Branch Home.
July 4th, 2007
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