Fed-up of being petite, now want to look taller and slimmer?

If yes, then you are really lucky because here I have top 10 tips by following them every petite framed girl can look tall and slim. Now when you have tried every possible way to make your brawn look what it is actually not, let me give you some fantastic tips on how you can use your dressing sense as a major tool for your desired look.
Tip  1: Make sure you are clad in a monochromatic dress. It’s not at all difficult, just go for dark colored attire from top to bottom. For e.g. you can try black chiffon top and black pants. This monochromatic dress will give an elevated and slender look to your body.
Tip  2: Dump all the light shades like beige, fawn, cr?me, white, dust pink from your wardrobe and go in for dark colors including black, navy blue, bottle green, hot-pink and brown. Metallic shade dresses are really in these days so you can try some metallic copper or bronze shade dresses. It will provide a taller look but make sure the color of your dress is not too loud. You can also opt for trendy dresses in small print. Always remember, the smaller the print, the more you look slimmer.
Tip  3: Never go for fabrics with horizontal striped designs it will make you look wide and short. Instead choose fabrics with vertically elongated and evenly spared striped patterns. It will help to give a slim silhouette.  For a finer look you can drape scarves carelessly tied with floppy ends.
Tip  4: Get yourself some thin belts and tie them loosely. Trust me; it will smartly hide your problematic zones. Broad belts are a big no-no. Avoid it because it will cover maximum part of your tummy and waist hence, gives a short look to your body.
Tip  5: For jewelry, never go for chunky and bold jewelry pieces. Long necklaces and thick chains are also not recommended. Heavy jewelry will give you a bulky look so go in for long and thin wired neckbands with gemstone pendants. These days a wide range of fashion jewelry is available. So, you can pick sleek and delicate items according to your dress and occasion.
Tip 6: Select clothes that fit you best. Never ever feel embarrassed to buy clothes that fit best in your frame. Don’t buy loose-fitted, boxy and bulky clothes. Always remember, nothing can accentuate curves better than a nicely stitched and properly fitted dress. Here I have a personal advice, please let the buttons of blazers and cardigans loose because packing yourself in a dress can be a blunder.
Tip  7:  Go for foot wears with very thin soles. Platforms, chunky heels and wedges with thick straps should be avoided. I will suggest you to try stilettos, kitten-heels and cone heel shoes, it will make your legs look long and your body will look curvy. Flats will also go well provided it has a very sleek sole.
Tip  8: While selecting neck of your dress, be very careful. T-necks or off shoulders will not look perfect. So, go in for V-necks. It will offer a taller and slimmer contour.
Tip 9: You can try dresses like capris, A-line skirts and dark shade trousers for a gorgeous and chic look.
Tip  10: Last but not the least, have confidence and faith in you. Wear any dress, accessorize it with your proper make-up, accessories and a bright smile on your face.

Cool Dressing When the Temperatures Soar!

This morning I woke up, and it was already in the upper 80’s. I don’t have air conditioning, so it’s not a pretty picture! I so live by the ocean, however, where a typical summer has maybe 4 or 5 days (at the most) when it’s unbearably hot. This year is already different and it’s only July!

One look at my schedule told me I couldn’t just stay home and wear my pretty teal sundress around the house. I was meeting a client at Denise Hajjar’s (a Boston designer) to choose the fabric for her wedding gown. It’s not a pretty picture getting dressed when the temperatures and the humidity soar (unless you are sequestered away in an air conditioned home). Believe me, nothing feels good when you are hot and sticky.

Everything I considered in my closet felt stifling. Lined pants…nope. A lined jacket…definitely not. A long sleeved jacket…forget it. I was running out of options fast. What’s left? A dress? Well, hmmm…that presents a whole other host of considerations.

I wear pants most of the time so very few people have seen me in a dress. It’s not because I don’t like dresses. I do. It’s the whole redhead, white, freckly leg thing. It means putting on stockings, and I prefer to avoid that whenever possible.

That said, I realized that a pair of stockings (toe-less so I could wear peep-toe slingbacks) was far preferable to pants and a jacket. So, I put on my simple Joseph Ribkoff dress, pretty jewelry, grabbed a cardigan in case I needed it and headed out. I got a compliment right away heading into the bank on my way into Boston. The best part was that I felt summery and unencumbered (even wearing stockings!).

So, what are a few tips for dressing well when you have to be out in the heat?

• Dress in layers. That way you can be cool walking around outside (or sitting in your car waiting for the air conditioning to cool it down) but look and feel professional at the office.
• Skim your body. Wearing clothes that are too tight will only add to the discomfort factor. Wear clothes that skim your body, show your shape without being glued to your skin. (This is good advice no matter what season it is!)
• Choose your fabrics wisely. Cotton and linen are great for cool dressing in the summer. But, some of you have a great aversion to linen (and, I know some of you love it). In general, linen looks best when it is lined (which might make it less appealing on a hot day) or when it is blended with another fabric to help control the wrinkle-factor. Cotton is great, but again, it’s often best when mixed with another fabric to help it hold its shape. The simple jersey microfiber dresses are fabulous and virtually wrinkle-proof.
• Lighten up your colors. Dark colors absorb the heat, so wearing lighter or brighter colors can help make you feel cool both literally and on an emotional level – because they are cheerier than dark colors on a bright, summer day.
• Sleeve length. 3/4 length sleeves are your friend. Somehow just baring that bit of forearm feels so much cooler than longer sleeves and yet still has a professional feel. (Beware of cap sleeves. While they are everywhere they actually flatter very few arms!)
• Summer legs. Okay, this is a topic many want to avoid and some will vehemently want to disagree. If you work in a conservative field and wear a dress or skirt, yes, stockings are important. They add a sense of professionalism, refinement and decorum. Save bare legs for more casual situations. You don’t have to wear pantyhose, however, thigh highs work wonders and they do make toeless panty hose that are fabulous.

If you want to know 10 styles to avoid, check out this month’s seminar on July 20 for those of you in the Boston area. (http://www.totalimageconsultants.com/events.shtml#unflattering)

Trendy Feet Tattoos: Designs and Symbolism

In the last article, we discussed the pros and cons of feet tattoos. In this article, we will discuss popular feet tattoo designs and the symbolism behind them. Tattoos are a very popular form of expression these days. For many, tattoos represent something symbolic like a belief, important event in your life or a group that you may belong to. Popular feet tattoo designs include butterflies, anchors, flowers, hearts, fairies, stars, dragons, Chinese letters, and Celtic designs.

Feet Tattoos: Shapes and Symbols

Many feet tattoos fall into the category of shapes, symbols and characters. These tattoo designs can be very simple in meaning or very complex. Below are popular feet tattoos and their meaning.

Shapes: Star Foot Tattoo The star foot tattoo is a very simple design that can be used alone or in a pattern. Most people opt to have several stars as opposed to just one star for their tattoo. Stars are celestial in nature and are important since humans look at the sky for information about our world. Star foot tattoos can represent truth, spirit, honor, hope, achievement or a divine quality. The star foot tattoo is very flexible in the sense that the design can be arranged in many different ways on the foot and still look great. You can choose from different shapes, sizes and colors without compromising the beauty of the star foot tattoo.

Animals: Dragons Dragons embody strength, spirit, magic and power. They are attractive tattoo designs because they come in many bold colors, especially red, yellow and black. They also elude a sense of empowerment. Dragons may occupy a small space or dragons can cover large parts of the body.

Flowers Flowers, like stars are simple in nature, and are very easy designs for feet tattoos. Flowers represent beauty and femininity and different flowers have different meanings. Depending on the flower, these feet tattoos may represent purity, love or peac

Accommodation Cheshire Affordable Comfortable Accommodation To Suit All Budget Ranges

The county of Cheshire is located in the North-West of England. It’s a mainly flat area, although there are a couple of sandstone ridges starting at Congleton and running North from there and also from Malpas to Frodsham. Cheshire is famous for its beautiful natural scenery. There are numerous ponds and small lakes in the area and also a lot of woods and parkland. When it comes to accommodation Cheshire, a full range of options is available, from luxury hotels to historical old bed-and-breakfasts and from self-catering accommodation to hostels.

Vale Royal is no doubt one of the favorite holiday destinations in Cheshire. Here you will find some of the most beautiful landscapes in all of the county. There are also numerous small lakes, canals and rivers. It comes as no surprise, therefore, that water sports are so popular here.

Some other favorite pastimes are bird watching and angling. You can also hire a small boat for a relaxed cruise on one of the rivers or lakes. Sailing and sail boarding are also very popular. Accommodation options are of a higher than average standard and could be somewhat pricey, although budget travelers are also well catered for.

In the North-East of Cheshire lies another traveler’s favorite – the borough of Macclesfield. This area is generally referred to as the Peaks and Plains of Cheshire and it covers an area in excess of 200 square miles. There are a many beautiful and quaint little towns and villages and more than enough things to do and see to keep the family happy for days on end.

There are various tourist hot spots in this area, ranging from beautiful parks to stately old homes and from restored cotton mills to market towns. As far as accommodation goes, all options from 5-star hotels to cozy bed-and-breakfasts are available. For the budget traveler there even a number of hostels.

Facilities in the higher-priced hotels compare well with anything the city has to offer: Restaurants, satellite TV, tennis courts, conference facilities, Internet Connections or wireless Internet and secure parking are widely on offer. An added bonus is that many of them are located in meticulously restored historical buildings.

If a more personal experience is what you are after, you will love the many bed-and-breakfasts in the county. You will have the opportunity to get to know the locals and their way of living much better. Facilities might not be comparable to that of a luxury hotel, but they are certainly on a par to what most of us are used to back home. Many BBs; welcome children. You will most likely have a television in your room and enjoy a hearty breakfast before you start your day. More and more of these bed-and-breakfasts now also boast Internet facilities.

Another option that is very popular in the Cheshire area is self-catering units. This is the perfect solution for a large family. There’s often a lovely communal garden and a pool. Often they will have no problem if you bring your children and your (small) pet along and most of them don’t close during the winter.

Cheshire is a great place to enjoy nature and all it has to offer. If the weather doesn’t play along, you can while away the hours in an historic old pub. And when nighttime falls, the wide variety of accommodation Cheshire options will ensure that you have a comfortable bed to sleep in, regardless of your budget.