8 Fashion habits ruining your style!

Think you are fashionable? Think again! You may look fabulous, but are your style choices worth the pain and damage to your health? Today we’ll talk about long-held habits you refuse to break, fashion clichés you still believe are true, and small things you’re avoiding—or doing—that can wreak havoc on your personal style.

You buy the same size for all clothes:

Sizing can vary tremendously according to store, brand, and item.

Don’t sweat the number—pay attention to how things look on your body instead.

You think tall women shouldn’t wear heels:

This mandate isn’t only silly, but a little sexist, too. Stemming from a whole bunch of antiquated notions including abundant height isn’t feminine, and a woman shouldn’t draw extra attention to herself, this rule is one no woman should ever follow if they don’t want to.

You think sweatshirts are strictly casual wear:

Once strictly for athletes, gym-goers, and errand-runners, the humble sweatshirt has risen to become a very stylish staple.

You think jeans should be washed as much as your other clothing:

Raw denim can take up to six months to break in and shouldn’t be washed until then.Why? Jeans really do conform to our bodies, and when you wash them, most of the shape is lost. To zap odors, hang them in the bathroom while you’re showering or freeze them in a plastic bag for a day or two.

You think high-waist pants are always unflattering:

When worn correctly, they can trick the eye into thinking you’re taller and leaner by elongating your lower body. The most slimming item to choose are slightly high-rise slim-fitting jeans that hit your ankle, or simple high-black black trousers.

You think sequins can’t be worn during the day:

A modern trick to looking like the most effortlessly stylish girl on the street: Pair dressy bottoms like a beaded skirt, or sequin pants) with casual staples like a white shirt, a gray crew-neck sweatshirt, or a black blazer. Likewise, choose tops with sequin detailing, and pair them with boyfriend jeans.

You think denim on denim is a fashion don’t:

The trick is to pair pieces of varying washes together, such as a light denim shirt with dark denim jeans, or a dark denim jacket with a light-wash pair of boyfriend jeans.

You believe shorts have no place on the fall and winter:

There’s something incredibly cool and fuss-free about rocking a pair of shorts in the winter paired with opaque black tights and ankle booties. Stay away from shorts in summery fabrics like eyelet and cotton, but go ahead and rock shorts made from  leather, wool, jacquard, even denim cutoffs, which offer a nice change of pace from skirts when paired with boots, tights, and a chunky sweater come fall and winter.

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Tips to look best in Festive Season

The festive season is right around the corner and we've come up with a handy list of eight tips that we're sure will help you out to look your best. Our number one suggestion? HAVE FUN! This festive season is all about standing out — and more than a little bit of sparkle — so forget about being shy until after New Year's.

1.    A statement outerwear. Chances are it'll be cold outside when you head to your holiday soirées each evening, so a chic coat is a must have. It's the first thing people see, and you can use it to pull your entire look together. Make sure that you find one that's perfectly fitted —One last tip: You can make your overcoat stand out by embellishing it with a broach or cinching it with a belt!

2.    This is the season to sparkle! There isn't a time of year when glitter is more appropriate than during the festivals. Incorporate a shimmering piece into your holiday look, whether it be a sequined skirt, a metallic blazer, or a cute, crystal-embellished pair of shoes. But be careful not to go overboard — try to limit this trend to one or two pieces per ensemble.

3.    Inject fresh colors into your look to reflect the spirit of the season. Sure, a little black dress is always a foolproof option for any party, but when it comes to the holidays, it's a pretty boring choice. Try to incorporate the season's popular jewel tones, neons, or acid brights into your getup to help you get into the holiday spirit!

4.    Get on board with the return of velvet. The revival of this '90s trend can be a bit tricky, but it's perfect for the holidays. Try a dress or coat in the soft, shimmering fabric in rich tones like plum or burgundy — if you're not completely sold on the stuff, try a velvet pair of shoes or an accessory like a hat or scarf.

5.    Eye-catching jewelry is key. If there was ever a time to pile on an armful of bangles, wear a gigantic bib necklace, or pull out the cocktail ring that's the size of a doorknob, it's the festivals. Don't be afraid to make a statement with your jewelry, just try to keep the rest of your look simple.

6.    Try a bold, festive beauty look. Fans of a smokey eye, a bold red lip, or an intricate up-do, rejoice! We all know that these looks are certainly not appropriate for every day, so try something more directional and daring when the holidays roll around.

7.    Experiment with textures and layers. Simplicity should be left to another season — during the festivities, your look should be interesting. Leather, lace, faux fur, or all-embellished-everything, give it a try!

8.    Ditch the denim. You have 11 other months to don your skinny jeans, so temporarily store them until the party circuit is over. Instead of denim, try some tapered black trousers or a pair of pants in a fun, festive color. You don't want to look too casual!

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10 Fashion tips every girl should know

When it comes to fashion tips, it sometimes seems that everyone and their mother (literally!) has tried-and-true advice they absolutely swear by. Some are useful, while others … well, not so much. With that in mind, we’ve culled 10 fashion tips from the best: designers, lifestyle experts and, of course, our staff. Trust us: With these gems, you’ll be well on your way to living your most stylish life.

1. Wash new jeans twice before taking them to the tailor. Why? Because jeans will always shrink in length when washed.

2. The secret to well-fitting everyday clothes is Lycra. The formulas to look for: 95% cotton/5% Lycra spandex for T-shirts, and at least 2% Lycra for jeans to hold their shape.

3.  Always organize your clothes going light to dark from left to right in your closet. Your eye will follow the color and thus help you stay organized.

4. Cut down your closet by 25% by asking yourself this one question: “If I were shopping right this second, would I buy this?” If the answer’s no, out it goes.

5. Dressy occasions aren’t the time to play with trends, so know your silhouette and stick to it to always look your best.

6. Revamp an old coat by swapping out the buttons and having a tailor replace the lining with something eye-catching, like a pattern or a bright color. 

7. Break in stiff or too-snug shoes by slipping them on with socks and blasting your feet with a hot hairdryer.

8.  Ideally, a pencil skirt should hit just at the top of your knee. Any lower and it will start to shorten your leg.

9. Pants a bit too tight? Let them air dry and stretch the waistband by hand (or with a hairdryer) while they’re still damp.

10. Still look chic while showing some skin: If you’re wearing a miniskirt or shorts, cover up on top. If your top is skimpy, go for full-coverage bottoms.

Fashion tips for skinny girls!!

Skinny is In, but it has some disadvantages as well like ‘dressing up appropriately’. For the girls who are lean/skinny these tips maybe helpful in the process of selecting clothes.



1. Beware of garments with vertical stripes and patterns, for you will look even thinner than you are.

2. Keep the very skinny parts under wraps. Cover your throat with a scarf, choker, high cowl neck or long hair. But steer clear of prissy bows and ruffles.

3. Avoid wearing bare, short and clinging clothes.

4. Avoid very wide skirts in plenty of pleats and gathers. You’ll look scruffy and old-fashioned. Choose more modern flared designs, skirts with accordion pleats, etc.

5. Don’t wear heavy shoes. They’ll make your legs look even thinner.

6. Don’t wear heels. If you do, select shorter ones.
Prefer boots as they camouflage skinny legs under skirts.

7. Prefer suits to dresses or attires including skirts and blouses or sweaters. If you choose to wear a dress pay attention to the one with horizontal stripes, seams, etc.

8. Long and sharp necklines are not for you.

9. Prefer wearing horizontally striped designs and patterns.

10. Minimize use of padding on your shoulders.

11. Try to avoid wearing solid color even if it is your favorite.

12. Create the illusion of fullness and softness. In summer when your thinness is the most seen wear soft, fluffy fabrics.

13. Dress in layers, they add interest and disguise thinness.

Hope these tips will be helpful for all the skinny girls out there, And dont forget to check out the right clothes for your wardrobe from a Madame store http://www.madameonline.com/home near you! Madame- Be everyone you are