Looking Good While Working Out

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Contrary to popular belief, it’s not impossible to maintain an attractive appearance while sweating and working out. When you look your best, you are guaranteed to do your best in the gym because you have more confidence and increased energy. This being said, you have every reason to look pretty while getting in shape and maintaining your figure. And since looking good while working out can help you stay motivated and confident, it’s totally worth looking into ways to maintain your beauty in the gym.

Hair at the Gym

When it comes to looking fabulous during workouts, it all starts with your hair. Focusing on your hair helps you look well-kept during workouts, and also after the workout is done too. The first thing worth mentioning here is that, when you leave your hair down, you increase the heat around your neck, thus causing more perspiration. This makes your hair wet, and can cause it to become oily and hard to manage after the workout. So keep your hair off of your neck and face by putting it in a ponytail, bun or braid.
Depending on the length of your hair, you may also want to slip a hair band on to keep your fly-aways in place. Once you’ve completed an exercise routine, rinse off in the shower with your hair still out of your face; also, use a dry shampoo on your roots to bring them back to life.

Makeup during Workouts

The best thing you can do for your skin is to workout without any form of makeup at all. If you’re exercising outdoors under the sun, it’s important to wear sunscreen to stay protected from the sun’s harmful rays. If you’re desperate to cover up redness or small blemishes during workouts, use powder foundations instead of liquid, mousse or cream foundations. By using the powder, you risk clogging pores, so only use cover-up if truly necessary.
Another option is to use a tinted moisturizer instead of foundation; however, these are liquid and can oftentimes slide off your face. Tinted moisturizer also clogs pores and has a tendency to slide off your face, which makes the skin look oily. After your workout, take time to cool down by stretching so that your face can reduce in redness. Once you’ve finished cooling down, rinse your face with cool water to help reduce redness and close pores.

Looking Good after your Workout

Once you’ve finished freshening up, use a foundation primer or tinted moisturizer to conceal any of the redness that is still visible on your face. If your face feels oily, use a translucent powder to help absorb excess oil.
Since you’ve just worked out, you’ll have no need for blush because your face will probably be flushed with color naturally. Keep a natural skin-toned eye shadow shade in your gym bag to apply to your lids for a natural sheen. Only apply mascara on the top lashes, and apply a soft lip balm to your lips.

Dressing for the Workout

What you wear in terms of clothing may be just as important as how your hair is styled or what makeup you choose to wear (or choose not to wear). No matter if you are working out indoors or outdoors, you should dress so that you are comfortable for the type of activity you’re going to be partaking in. So when it comes to the clothes you wear while exercising, it all comes down to your individual body shape and size.
A basic everyday outfit that is flattering on most body types is a pair of black shorts, in combination with a sturdy sports bra and colored top like pink, blue or green.
For those of you who are self-conscious of your body, and aren’t comfortable wearing shorts and tank tops, think about choosing clothing items like T-shirts that are not overly baggy, as well as mid-thigh-length shorts.
One point worth making about shorts is that irritation can occur between thighs due to them rubbing together. So a quick solution for this is to wear a pair of compression or bicycle-style shorts under a pair of relaxed fitting shorts.
One thing you’ll notice about gyms is that there are lots of mirrors around so you can check out your form. Unfortunately, this also means that you can catch glimpses or yourself in unflattering clothes, which may cause you to lose the motivation to work out. This being said, always check your outfits before leaving for the gym so you don’t run into this problem.
Moving along, workout clothes should not be the same clothes you lounge around in at home. It’s important to keep a set of clothes specifically for working out, as well as items that you can lounge around in. Most loungewear is made of fabrics that don’t allow your skin to breathe, stretch, or bend with your body.
When you’re choosing workout gear, you should pick clothing suitable for different forms of exercise. For instance, yoga requires you to stretch, so wearing constricting shorts or shirts that fit too loosely can keep you from performing your best. Also, running requires more room to move, which is why people tend to wear shorts. For sports or high-impact workouts, you may find it more comfortable to wear more fitted tops to give your body extra support.
When it comes to fabrics for a comfortable workout, stay away from 100% cotton T- shirts because they stay wet with your perspiration for a long time after you’ve completed your exercises. You’ll also want to avoid dressing in layers while working out to keep from becoming over-heated, and to prevent unsightly sweat stains.
It may seem like a silly pre-workout ritual to apply makeup, tidy up your hair and take time to think about your outfit, but these tasks will encourage your best performance – even on days when you’re just not in the mood to go to the gym.

Bridesmaid Dresses For Grownups

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If you’re having your best friends or adult relatives act as bridesmaids, rather than your small nieces or other children, then you’ll need to make some serious choices about what they’re going to wear. There are some beautiful dresses around at the moment and your main considerations will need to be: your own colour scheme; your friends’ preferred styles; affordability of the dresses and whether your friends can wear the dresses on other occasions later on, like cocktail parties or balls, so that they can get some more wear out of them.
As a rule, dresses with ruffles and embellishments must have softer hues to make so as not to overdo it and risk taking attention away from the bride!  You can safely go for stronger colours in more simple dresses. Want to visit the online fashion store Very then click here.
Bridesmaid dresses in 2010 and 2011 are considerably more like regular cocktail dresses, but full length gowns in strong colours are classics that won’t go out of style.  For some ideas, check out very.co.uk.  I love the Nicholas Millington vintage print dress in pale blue, for example, and his Ella and Ava dresses are beautiful too.  If you’re having a wedding in the winter months, you should consider some accessories that will keep your mates warm, or their teeth will be chattering so much you won’t be able to hear yourself say your vows.  Wraps and pashminas will look great in a colour to match or contrast with your chosen dresses and won’t cost a fortune.
Remember your friends’ figures when buying the dresses and it’s a nice idea to consult with them about the sort of dresses that they would feel comfortable in.  You should tell them what sort of colours you’re after and then let them have a browse.  You’ll get a good idea of the sort of styles they like just from listening in and then you can have the final say!  As a guide, you can get some really beautiful dresses from about £40 at then Very

Fashion Tips for Plus Size Women

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Finding the right outfit can be hard when you’re a plus-sized woman, but it’s not impossible. Knowing where to shop, what to look for, and the most flattering shapes and sizes for your body type can greatly improve your chances. This being said, here is an in-depth look at how to find great plus-size clothes that fit your unique style and personality.

Learn to Love Your Body

The first step to finding quality plus-sized clothes starts on the inside because no matter how voluptuous you are, you have to feel comfortable with yourself. And how comfortable you are with your body will show when selecting clothes. In the end, the more you love your body, the more likely you’ll be to buy clothes that accentuate your body.

Find The Right Bra

A full-figured woman should never go without a bra; but if you’re not wearing the proper bra size, then you may as well not be wearing one at all! In fact, 75% of women wear the wrong sized bra, so here’s something to ask yourself: do you have cup spillage, what seems to be saggy breasts, or strap marks when you take your bra off? If you answered yes to any of these, then you have the wrong bra size. Go to a specialty bra shop or department store to get properly sized, and then check out these websites to get your new bra size: JustMySize.com, HipsandCurves.com, and BareNecessities.com.

Shape Up!

Don’t go for a shapeless top that just hangs off of your shoulders because over-sized clothes make women look bigger than they are and hide all of their sexy features. Instead, indulge in v-neck t-shirts, skinny jeans, and leggings. Experiment with different items, and find clothes that show off your favorite full-figured body part(s). Avoid tapered leg pants and jeans, and stick to a streamline shape like straight leg jeans that carry the eye from the hip down to the floor. Your legs will look longer and sexier with a pair of straight or bootcut jeans, and to finish off the look, add a pair of pointed toe shoes. If you’re not totally in love with your behind, wear jeans that flare out at the bottom to help proportion your body. Also, avoid buying shirts and jackets that go further than your hip because it shortens your legs, and having longer-looking legs makes you appear thinner.

Don’t Be Excessive With Accessories

Be careful not to go overboard when you’re using accessories. Having one eye-catching accessory per outfit is ideal, and won’t take over your entire look. The best thing about accessories is that you can buy them in almost any clothing or department store, so there’s no need to make a special trip to a plus-sized store!

Show Your Style Through Your Glasses

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Many of us now wear glasses. With the increase in computer work more people have to resort to wearing a pair of glasses to aid their vision as they work. However wearing glasses is no longer a catalyst to be called “four eyes”. Glasses are now so stylish that some, non-wearing glasses people, wear empty frames in order to fit in with the current trends.
They have become an extra accessory along with your earrings, watches, necklaces, scarves etc etc. People are more commonly known to own more than one pair of glasses so they can fit them to their outfit, or even fit their outfit to their glasses. That is how stylish they have become. So stylish in fact, that designers such as Chanel and Prada are producing their own unique frames.
To find he correct style for you, you must consider what your current fashion style is. If you like the city look then opt for the chic thin and thick black rims or the slightly flicky shaped ones, and if your feeling very upper class why not go for a Chanel frame that has pearls on the side.
If the country look is more your style then large lenses in a thickish frame are high on the market and can make you look extremely retro; as can the cats eyes glasses shape. This is a frame that can suit most individual styles, and will really bring out your eyes. Making you look striking, individual and infectious all in one go.
Once you have found your style you can then start to match everything to your glasses. Why not make a statement about them? For example purchase a bright purple pair of glasses and wear them with nothing else but black. This will immediately draw attention to your beautiful glasses and tell the world you are proud of them.
Do you ever wear contacts? Check out www.getlenses.co.uk online today where they have a huge range of different lense types and solutions available online.

Wide Fitting Shoes

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It seems that the fashion world has finally caught up with the fact that people come in all shapes and sizes – as well as offering a range of sizes for clothes and lingerie, they have now moved onto the shoe world, where as well as different sizes, you can now also get shoes in a wider fit. Yes, wide fitting shoes are now becoming available at a range of different retailers, which is good news for those of us who need a little extra room.
Gone are the days when we would have to squeeze our feet into too-tight shoes that would pinch and rub our poor feet!
Wide fitting shoes are great for people who suffer from having wider feet, but also for those who suffer from swollen feet, tender bunions or foot conditions. They’re also great for those who have jobs which keep them on their feet all day – normal fitting shoes may seem fine at the beginning of the day but after running about all day long, many people find that their feet swell up, and their shoes fast become uncomfortable.
Luckily, it’s not all about practicality and although wider fitting shoes used to be quite basic, they now come in all sorts of styles so you can keep up with the latest fashions as well as looking after your feet.
Many retailers now offer wide fitting shoes across their brands, which means that most styles will now come in a wide fitting alternative, so you can still wear those hot heels or pretty pumps without having to worry about getting blisters or sore feet.
It’s also worth keeping in mind that some materials are more comfortable than others – it’s worth paying a bit more for materials like leather, which will last longer and have more give, than getting something cheaper that won’t help your sore feet.
Visit the K  Co store today to view the selection of women’s shoes. They have a wide range of heels, flats and boots to suit all sizes and styles.

Here to Stay Fashion Must-Haves

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Fashion repeats, or trends that are here to stay, are items you get the most wear out of throughout the entire year. As we all know, the weather changes from hot to cold, so of course you need the basics like long pants and warm sweaters; but you’ll also want to get the most out of things you can wear year-round without looking out-of-season.
This being the case, it’s a great idea to pin down fashion pieces that keep popping up year-after-year. Also, if you have the essentials for each season, plus the essentials for year-round wear, you’ll be less likely to buy frivolously throughout the year because you already have a foundation for fashion success.
Luckily, you don’t need to spend thousands of dollars each year to try and keep up with the latest trends, and you don’t need to know much about fashion to begin looking like you were born to walk the runway. That said, here are just a few fashion essentials you can incorporate into your wardrobe.

Knee-High Boots

You’ll be able to wear these boots year-round in some parts of the world, but most commonly, you will see them in spring and fall when the weather isn’t too hot or too cold. The great thing about knee-high boots is that they can be worn with nearly everything, and are diverse enough to suit every style. Tuck your jeans into knee highs for a fitted look, wear boots with a pair of patterned tights and a skirt, or wear tall knee-high socks and a mini skirt. There are plenty of colors and styles to choose from with a variety of prices as well. One pair of knee-high boots can last for years, and they’re guaranteed to be a fashion repeat for many more years to come.

Durable Leather Handbag

These fashion accessories are timeless, and can be used year-round to carry the daily essentials. Leather handbags can cost up to, and over $1,000; however, there are alternatives that cost well below the price of $1,000. Quality leather handbags can be purchased for $30-$60 at a lot of big name department stores around the globe. In regards to the style, choose a neutral color like black so that you can carry it while wearing different colors and styles of clothing.

Silver and Gold

Women’s tastes in jewelry are different, but the basic accessories will always be the same. For many outfits, the jewelry is what ties the look together to make you look more polished and finished. The two basic pieces of jewelry you should have are a nice pair of earrings and a watch. Watches can be expensive, but you don’t have to spend a lot on a watch for it to look good; you may even purchase more than one to mix and match. Earrings are more delicate, and should be made with quality metals like silver or gold. The best earring styles are studs or medium-sized hoops, or anything simple and classic. Necklaces made of the same metals are also good to have in your jewelry collection. These can be worn daily, and for special occasions like weddings and birthdays.

Button-down Blouse

A must-have fashion staple that is easy to find, and even easier to pair with jeans, blazers, or dress slacks, is a simple white button-down blouse. Button-down items can be the least expensive part of your wardrobe, and can be worn for nearly any occasion that requires clothes. These classic clothing items come in different styles including quarter sleeves, long sleeves and short sleeves, which makes it easy to dress for changes in weather throughout the year.

Blazer or Fitted Jacket

The white shirt or blouse you just read about will look perfect under a tailored jacket or blazer. Blazers can be worn with sun dresses, skirts, slacks or jeans, making them easy to wear and versatile. If you can’t afford a tailored blazer or jacket, you’ll still get lasting effects from a store-bought jacket with one or two buttons. Similar to the button-down blouse, blazers and jackets come with different sleeve lengths, making them the perfect fashion must-have for year-round wear.

Jeans

A nice pair of jeans can get you through spring, fall, and winter months easily, and can be worn with nearly any style of dress a woman has. A good pair of jeans will flatter your figure, won’t drag on the ground, and will be comfortable to wear all day. Jeans are never going out of style as long as you keep it simple and maintain them properly. Follow the washing directions on the inside tag of your jeans because they may require different methods of washing.

Sunglasses

Sunglasses are a must-have fashion accessory for the entire year, and can add a splash of style to your outfit. The brand and price should make no difference as long as they flatter your face, and when you smile, they don’t touch your cheeks. The classic black sunglasses are timeless and can be worn throughout the year. On the other hand, colored frames have an expiration date on them, and will fall out of season eventually.

Coat

Coats are mostly worn in fall and winter since you require an extra layer for warmth. Trench coats are a fashion item that keeps making appearances year-after-year, and will continue to do the same in future years to come. These coats are versatile since you can wear them to special occasions, church, or for everyday wear to work or school. They come in a variety of colors, making it easy to match with your personal style.
The most important thing to remember is to only make big purchases if you can afford to. And the fashion world isn’t going anywhere, so buying quality over quantity is a more productive approach. Having a few staple pieces in your wardrobe that get a lot of wear is better than having a million things you’ll only wear three or four times a year. Not everyone can afford to have a closet like a celebrity, but that doesn’t mean you can’t dress like one. Mix and math your items to create different looks, and optimize your closet’s potential.

What Clothes to Wear to Make You Look Thinner Instantly

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The best way to look thinner is by watching what you eat and exercising. But for the in-between time when you’re waiting for the fat to melt away, use these fashion and styling tips to slim your body instantly by using clothes in your wardrobe – if you don’t know yet what clothes to wear to make you look thinner instantly.

Clothing Tips to Make You Look Slimmer

Wear the Right Size
Moving to the tips, some women go years without buying the correct-sized clothing for their body. And when you don’t wear the right-sized clothing, it can add pounds to your appearance, and you’ll have baggy clothes that don’t flatter any areas of your body. On the other hand, you may also wear clothing that is too tight, which causes unattractive bulges around your waist.
V-neck
Wear a V-neck-style neckline to create a high focal point that draws the eye up and away from your midsection. This upside-down triangle creates the illusion of a long and slim upper body that helps proportion your body when the problem is below the bust line. Wide V-necks can help to balance wide hips and thighs, but if you already have a big bust, you may want to limit how deep your V-neck goes. You can find camis, tanks, sweaters, cardigans, jackets, T-shirts, and dresses with V-neck style necklines that are affordable as well.
Shape Wear
Find the right shape wear to put under your clothes so as to lessen the appearance of any bulge. Shape wear is also great to give your bust a lift as well as your behind. Be sure to purchase the correct size, and note that shape wear should be snug, but not so snug that you can’t bend or breathe properly.
One Color
This next tip may seem like one pulled straight out of a magazine from the 1950’s, but using one hue in your outfit can make your body seem taller and inevitably slimmer. On the other hand, if you are trying to mask a large tummy or big behind, wearing contrasting colors can draw attention to those problem areas and won’t help you look thinner at all.
Tan
Not only will a tan give you a boost of confidence, it can also help to hide cellulite, stretch marks, or other age and acne areas on your body. Use gradual tanning lotion at home, or visit a salon to help clean up the visual lines of arms and legs. Having a faux tan can mask dimples, cellulite, and give you an all-over radiant glow.
Long Necklaces
Use long necklaces to elongate your neck, and bring the focus up away from your midsection. Use larger earrings to keep the attention on your face, and bracelets, bangles and rings can be stacked and mismatched to keep the attention off of your upper arms.
Heels
One of the biggest trends is to have nude heels, or heels that match your skin tone. This will make your legs appear longer, but in the winter, you’ll want to dress warmer so use tights and boots in the same hue to keep the legs elongated.
Denim
As mentioned before, it’s important to find the right fit when it comes to denim. Dark washes are most flattering, and even more flattering if they have no embellishments such as distressing, buttons or extra pockets. Keep your jeans simple and streamline so they don’t make your legs appear bulky. Straight leg, skinny jeans, or boot cut are the most flattering.
With these simple tips & tricks to looking thinner by wearing the proper clothes, you will be able to stay confident about your body without always struggling to feel confident in your clothes. Hopefully you know now what to wear to make you look thinner and you don’t have to worry about remembering all the tips given here, you can always come back and read the article once again, make sure you read our makeup & hairstyling tricks to make you look slimmer as well.

How to Magnify your Best Assets

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Whether it’s a great set of lips or a skinny waist, we all have features that we’d like others to focus on. And what’s great is that you can keep peoples’ attention on your eyes, lips, or hair by knowing how to manipulate them and create a subtle, sexy appearance. Assuming you already have a good idea on what your best features are, here is a look at how to accentuate certain parts of yourself.

How to Magnify your Best Assets

Show off your Waist

For thinner women, the waist is what makes them feel sexy and provides a boost of confidence. If you fall into this category, remember to contrast colors, and wear waistline details, belts, and loose-fitting fabric that isn’t too baggy or overly-tight. These accessories can really bring some attention to your waist.
Begin by trying on both thin and wide belts to define your waist. Make sure to use the belts around your waist instead of your hips; doing so cinches your midriff, which draws the eyes to the waist. You can wear belts over a dress, blouse, cardigan or jacket, and remember again to use contrasting colors to create a more powerful effect!
Steer clear of shapeless dresses and tops, unless you intend to tuck them into your pant or skirt. Baggy dresses and tops will hide your shape, so avoid chunky knits, shapeless tunics, and A-lines to make sure people see the waist you’re so proud of.
Here are a couple of choice outfits that can draw attention to your waist
Grab a well-fitting top that has a light hue, and pair it with a dark skirt that you can wear on your waist. Cute color combinations are a yellow top with a blue skirt, white top with a black skirt, and a pink top with a dark grey skirt; add a belt or blazer for a more polished look. Another option is to find a side-tie dress to bring attention to your waist because it’ll be flattering, and will help show off your figure.

Accentuate your Chest

The key to making your girls stand out is not revealing too much skin. Your size doesn’t matter because the clothes and small details that go into creating an outfit will let even the most modest of breasts shine.
The collarbone and décolletage are two of the sexiest features a woman can reveal, so with that in mind, wearing v-necks and button down shirts with the first few buttons left open gives the appearance of a thinner torso. It’s also important to take note of what you’re wearing under your clothes. Wear seamless bras that fit properly and offer plenty of support and comfort. Turtlenecks should be a thing of the past because they only cover your best assets with extra and unnecessary bulk. In other words, don’t hide those puppies!

Give these Outfits a Try

Pair a shirt with a sweetheart neckline and some well-fitted skinny jeans. To stand out even more, find a blouse that has ruffles or other embellishments around the sweetheart neckline. This will add some contrast and define the girls even more.
Another alternative is to get a well-fitted dress with a sculpted bodice that is one color like navy blue or tangerine. This offers even more support, while drawing everyone’s eyes to the desired area.

Show off your Butt

The world has become fond of curves – especially the curves found on your backside! You can make your butt more noticeable by wearing jeans with elegant pocket designs, cleverly-placed seams, and ruching. Instead of wearing long jackets that fall right at your hip, choose ones that hit a little bit above your waist. These styles will show off your back curve effortlessly.
Try to stay away from jeans or slacks that have pockets with buttons or flaps on the back; these details will make you look heavier without adding to your natural appeal.
Wear a dress that has ruching all down the back to really highlight the curve of your body. You’ll have a curvatious backside that is elegantly noticeable without being tacky.
The perfect pair of jeans will make any woman look like they’ve got a beautiful booty, so search for dark jeans with pockets that are only outlined by the seams.

Strong Arms

If your arms are a favorite, you’ll definitely want to show them off as much as possible without making it too obvious. You will get the most compliments by wearing a light color top or blouse, and a dark pair of slacks, shorts or skirt. This combination brings the eye up naturally, while drawing attention to your upper body. You can also use an exaggerated neckline or wear a necklace with multiple strands. Stay away from bulky, bell, and peasant styles to keep your arms looking as slim as possible.
A simple dress with no embellishments will naturally draw attention to your arms, and to add an extra boost of flirtation, you can look for dresses and tank tops with ruffles on the sleeves. One-shoulder tops and dresses are great for showing off your arms as well as racerback styles.

Flaunt your Legs

The best thing you can do to draw the eyes to your legs is wear long sleeves or quarter length sleeves, while keeping your legs exposed. This is so your legs have all the attention on them, instead of having to fight for attention with your arms. Wear opaque, textured, or sheer tights under skirts that fall midway between your knee and thigh. Pencil skirts are also great if they don’t go past your knee. The worst styles to wear are midcalf-length skirts or dresses, and loose Capri pants because these styles make your hair appear short.
High-waisted skirts elongate your legs and look great when paired with a jacket; finish the look with a pair of skin-toned heels. Shorts are great too, but look best with flats and a modest top.

Magnify your Eyes

If you want to boost the attention around your eyes, you can use a white liner on the inner corners, and a skin-toned eyeshadow on the brow bone. Use eyeliner to line only the top lash line, or stop the line at the end of the lashes.
Additionally, use a volumizing mascara on both the upper and lower lashes to open your eyes up. This will add dimension to your eyes, without being overly-dramatic with dark eyeshadows.

Get Luscious Lips

Line your lips with a liner in a berry shade, fill in the rest of your lips, and follow up by using a corresponding lipstick. Use a lighter lip gloss on the center of the bottom of your lip. Also, use a highlighter, white eyeliner, or white eyeshadow on your cupids bow to make your lips look fuller.

Create Lush Locks

Your hair can make quite an impression, so it’s important to maintain its health. Use a shine serum or spray as a finishing touch on your style; this will make your strands look healthy even on their worst days. Don’t shampoo every day, and use a clarifying shampoo once a week to remove the build-up left over from hair product. Finally, style your hair out of your face, and keep the split ends trimmed up.
You can use any of these tips in order to create a mega-confidence boost for special events, or for any day of the week and don’t forget to check our beauty tips for your hair, skin and more

How to Style a Tunic

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Tunics are versatile pieces of clothing that are great to wear year-round. Going further, they can be styled for work, casual, and night outfits, thus making them an immediate wardrobe staple for many women. Tunics are usually loose-fitting and longer than a typical shirt, which means they’re easy to wear with leggings and even tights.
It’s also worth mentioning that you’ll find tunics in a variety of fabrics and colors, with different lengths and neck lines. Now that we’ve covered some general information on tunics, here are a few tips on styling tunic shirts and dresses.

How to Layer Tunic Tops

Put a loose-fitting tunic over top of a button-up blouse or turtle neck in the winter to add depth to your outfits. Be sure to coordinate the colors and/or patterns of each piece of clothing, and add a few necklaces that have different lengths to the ensemble. You can also use a variety of different fabrics to put more texture and creativity in your look. On colder days, it’s even okay to wear a scarf to keep warm and make your tunic look more stylish.

Tunics with Leggings and Skinny Jeans

Loose tunics over skinny jeans or leggings look nice for a casual shopping day or night out; but the accessories will be just as important as the tunic itself. Loose-fitting tunics drape your body, which can hide a woman’s natural curves and make a belt totally necessary for this ensemble. Also, necklaces and bright scarves will create dimension and bring the eye up away from your hips.
Tunics with pockets are great for days at the beach because they can easily be slipped on over a suit, and can hold keys, sunglasses and sun block, which allows for free hands. They’re also nice to pair with knee-high boots in the wintertime over a pair of leggings or skinny jeans.

Wearing Tunics with Wide Legged Pants

Skinny jeans and leggings pair well with tunics; however, tunics paired with wide legged slacks are even more pleasing to some people. It’s important not to get lost in the clothing though, so add a contrasting belt to keep your body formed. Try using different belt widths, and also placing the belts over tunics higher or lower than your natural waist line for a different look – as well as to counter-balance the baggy shirt.

Tunic Dresses

Tunics are sometimes long enough to be worn as a dress, which gives you yet another versatile look with this piece of clothing. Pair a tunic dress with tights and a pair of flats for a sweet summer outfit. Boho tunics work well with clogs and wedges, while silk tunics are cute when worn with ankle boots. Switch jewelry and handbags out on different occasions to create easy transitions from night-to-day or casual-to-work looks.
Tunics by themselves are flattering for every body type, but the pairings make all of the difference between looking frumpy and looking put-together. Note that most bodies look best with a dark pant and lighter top tunic; also, add a belt if the tunic hides natural curves. Finally, tunics tend to make one’s body look boxy, so wear heals or wedges that are nude or flesh-toned, or shoes that are similar in color to the pant being worn. It might take some experimentation to find out what exactly goes well with your tunic, but with time, you should be able to put several great outfits together!

Get the Celebrity Look

Style Tips: Get the Celebrity Look

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With so many celebrities to watch and follow it can be hard to find a style that suits you. Whether it’s a hair do or an outfit that catches your eye, if you use a celebrity as a style icon make sure to add a twist to make the look your own. Here are two-drop dead gorgeous celebs and a quick guide on how to get their look.

Kristen Stewart

This 22-year-old American actress is most famous for her role as Bella Swan in The Twilight Saga. Her look is laid-back rock chick, wearing jeans and a T-shirt to interviews. However, Kristen scrubs up well and has been seen in elegant dresses at many red carpet events.

Hair

Get her look by keeping your hair clean but relaxed looking, with a natural wave running though it if you can. Add a few drops of smoothing serum to keep your locks shiny.
For an evening look twist your hair up into a messy up-do. Kristen has been seen wearing sleeveless tops and dresses with her hair pulled back from her face. Let a few sections fall down softly around the face for an effortless evening style.

Make up

Kristen’s make up is natural and it almost looks as if she isn’t wearing any. This is the secret to her laid back, boyish look.
If you are using a celebrity for style tips before a first date, be sure to keep natural beauty in mind. Whether you just met someone on jazzedfreedating.co.uk or through friends, you don’t want to scare them off by overdoing your make up on the first date. Take a leaf out of Kristen’s book and remember that less is more.
To get her make up look, use a natural base cover that blends well to your skin tone, black eyeliner and a light covering of mascara gives the rock chick aspect to her style, keep the lips nude for daytime but vamp it up at night with a smack of red lipstick.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway is an American actress famous for her roles in films such as ‘One Day’ and ‘The Devil Wears Prada’. At 29 years old she has starred in over twenty films and is a natural at red carpet glitz and glamour. Hathaway has a classic look – or at least had a classic look before cropping her hair short. Here’s how to get the pre-cropped look:

Hair

Hathaway’s locks are often tousled to give a wavy, natural look. To achieve this you can wrap your hair up in small sections over night for a natural wave by morning. Finish with hairspray to hold the look.

Make up

Classic make up is Hathaway’s style and she is often seen with alabaster skin and smoky eyes. Use a good foundation and a light swish of blusher across the cheekbones to suit your skin tone.
For smoky eyes use lots of well blended black eye shadow. Add eyeliner above and below the lid and lashings of mascara to finish it off.

Get the Celebrity Look

Style Tips: Get the Celebrity Look

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With so many celebrities to watch and follow it can be hard to find a style that suits you. Whether it’s a hair do or an outfit that catches your eye, if you use a celebrity as a style icon make sure to add a twist to make the look your own. Here are two-drop dead gorgeous celebs and a quick guide on how to get their look.

Kristen Stewart

This 22-year-old American actress is most famous for her role as Bella Swan in The Twilight Saga. Her look is laid-back rock chick, wearing jeans and a T-shirt to interviews. However, Kristen scrubs up well and has been seen in elegant dresses at many red carpet events.

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Hair

Get her look by keeping your hair clean but relaxed looking, with a natural wave running though it if you can. Add a few drops of smoothing serum to keep your locks shiny.
For an evening look twist your hair up into a messy up-do. Kristen has been seen wearing sleeveless tops and dresses with her hair pulled back from her face. Let a few sections fall down softly around the face for an effortless evening style.

Make up

Kristen’s make up is natural and it almost looks as if she isn’t wearing any. This is the secret to her laid back, boyish look.
If you are using a celebrity for style tips before a first date, be sure to keep natural beauty in mind. Whether you just met someone on jazzedfreedating.co.uk or through friends, you don’t want to scare them off by overdoing your make up on the first date. Take a leaf out of Kristen’s book and remember that less is more.
To get her make up look, use a natural base cover that blends well to your skin tone, black eyeliner and a light covering of mascara gives the rock chick aspect to her style, keep the lips nude for daytime but vamp it up at night with a smack of red lipstick.

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway is an American actress famous for her roles in films such as ‘One Day’ and ‘The Devil Wears Prada’. At 29 years old she has starred in over twenty films and is a natural at red carpet glitz and glamour. Hathaway has a classic look – or at least had a classic look before cropping her hair short. Here’s how to get the pre-cropped look:

Hair

Hathaway’s locks are often tousled to give a wavy, natural look. To achieve this you can wrap your hair up in small sections over night for a natural wave by morning. Finish with hairspray to hold the look.

Make up

Classic make up is Hathaway’s style and she is often seen with alabaster skin and smoky eyes. Use a good foundation and a light swish of blusher across the cheekbones to suit your skin tone.
For smoky eyes use lots of well blended black eye shadow. Add eyeliner above and below the lid and lashings of mascara to finish it off.