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Fashion, Style: A List of Fashion Dos and Don’ts:

Fashion is simply about knowing the little ins and outs…or is it? A List of Fashion Dos and Don’ts

Fashion is simply about knowing the little ins and outs…or is it?

Adopt Audrey Hepburn's Style

Learn the Key Elements to Elegance, a La' Audrey

Audrey Hepburn had a simple elegance that is easily adopted even during an economic downturn. Many of her basic wardrobe staples may be in your closet right now. The key to pulling off the Audrey look lies in the execution.

Miss Hepburn had impeccable poise and good manners regardless of the situation. She perfected a very modest yet feminine look that women have envied and copied for years.

This is not a look that goes out of style, elegant woman of all ages and stages in life can take their fashion cues from Audrey Hepburn. Young professionals will save time and money by knowing precisely what to purchase and what to pass up in the stores. Older women can avoid the awkward dilemma of too young or too matronly clothing by sticking to a distinct Audrey Hepburn style.

Lindy Bop Classy Vintage Audrey Hepburn Style

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Essential clothing items for an Audrey Hepburn look include:

White button down shirt, plain, menswear style without any logos or embellishments is best. Wear it tucked in or tied at the waist for an authentic look.

Skinny Jeans looked perfect on the tall, slender Audrey Hepburn, but you can substitute with a small boot cut or black straight dress pants if they suit your frame better. That is truly the key with her look; she instinctively knew what looked best on her and stuck with it. I encourage anyone who wants to copy her look to first find the silhouette that works the best and stick with a brand or designer that fits your budget.

Black Capris, the same advice can be said of capris. Look for a length and cut that maximize your assets.

Little Black Dress is the epitome of Audrey Hepburn elegance. The dress should be a modest, plain and preferably sleeveless sheath. With a sleek updo and long opera gloves this look just drips glamour. Keeping the dress itself extremely simple allows for multiple variations with the addition of a scarf or jewelry.

Black Ballet Flats : Audrey wore these comfortable shoes to compensate for her height. The timeless simplicity of ballet flats can be worn with both pants and dresses.

Scarves add versatility and personality to this minimal look.

Black turtleneck, Audrey often wore a black cashmere turtleneck, her signature black skinny jeans and black ballet flats as an everyday look to the studio.

   Each of these items ought to be the highest quality you can afford. Always think quality rather than quantity. The pieces can be acquired from the highest end stores to thrift shops, depending on your budget. The Audrey Hepburn look is more than the clothing; she was a graceful and giving woman who embodied femininity. Working on your style should always involve more than just what you can purchase.

Accessories

Other than the occasional scarf, accessories for an Audrey Hepburn look are very simple. She did not like flashy jewelry, preferring small diamond studs and a pearl or diamond necklace. Look for a leather handbag with wooden handles or other very classic shape in real, or fool proof fake material. Oversized sunglasses were another staple in her arsenal of basic accessories.

Makeup

Audrey Hepburns makeup is just as easy to emulate. Use a light touch on your skin to even out the tones, without creating a heavy look. Then focus on the eyes. Her large doe-like eyes were helped by perfectly shaped brows and liner, mainly on the top lid, extended slightly to create a cat like appearance. Slide a light pink lipstick or gloss and a touch of blush for a complete make over in five minutes.

Hairstyle

Long hair can be swept up in a bun, French twist or a casual half up/half down style. Short hair can be snipped into Audrey Hepburn's trademark pixie cut.

All of these individual items go into creating the perfect Audrey inspired wardrobe. Use this outline, but feel free to add colors or patterns that make the collection more suited to your individual taste and especially remember that her appeal went far deeper than just skinny pants and perfect posture. One of her favorite poems, which is often accredited to her, was written by Sam Levenson.This poem explains the essence of her style,and life, philosophy.

For attractive lips, speak words of kindness

For lovely eyes, seek out the good in people

For a slim figure, share your food with the hungry

For beautiful hair, let a child run his or her fingers through it once a day

For poise, walk with the knowledge you'll never walk alone.

People, even more than things, have to be restored, renewed, revived, reclaimed, and redeemed; Never throw out anybody.

Remember, If you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.
As you grow older, you will discover that you have two hands, one for helping yourself, the other for helping others.

The beauty of a woman is not in the clothes she wears, the figure that she carries, or the way she combs her hair. The beauty of a woman must be seen from in her eyes, because that is the doorway to her heart, the place where love resides.

The beauty of a woman is not in a facial mole, but true beauty in a woman is reflected in her soul. It is the caring that she lovingly gives, the passion that she shows, and the beauty of a woman with passing years only grows!

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Thanks to Sylvie Branch for these interesting ideeas!

Wedding Dresses - is Buying Online a Good Idea?

Your Bridal Gown is one of the most important purchases you will make in your lifetime. With so many other purchases to be made that are not quite as exciting as purchasing your special gown should you consider purchasing your gown online?

Is it part of the wedding planning experience to visit a salon with your mother and girlfriends? Is there a special feeling that comes with selecting the perfect dress at a cozy, inviting salon? Is sharing this experience with family and friends part of the wedding plan? This is a personal choice for all brides.

What are the differences? Should you buy your Bridesmaid dresses, Flower girl dresses online? Should the Mother of the Bride and Groom buy online? Should you only purchase in a salon?

The dress manufacturers are not concerned about how or where you purchase your dresses. They manufacture the same for full service salons and online stores. Bridal dresses are generally made to order therefore you should allow about four months for delivery.

There are several reasons why Bridal dresses are made to order however the main reason is because each and every dress must be in perfect condition when delivered. Warehousing dresses can cause damage and adds to production costs.

Because Bridal dresses are made to order the manufacturers and retailers have a very strict all sales are final policy. There are exceptions if you receive something you didn't order or if the dress arrives damaged. If you receive something you didn't order or it is damaged the retailer you purchased from must be notified immediately. The manufacturers will not allow returns later than a week or so. This policy is strict to prevent wearers from using dresses for an event with the intention to return it when the event is over.

Selecting the style, size and color of your dresses is definitely easier to do when you visit a salon. You will be able to try on dresses. A consultant will assist with sizing, show you fabric swatches and make professional recommendations for accessories. You will be paying a consultant fee in the salon as the consultants receive commissions for their sales.

Ordering dresses online does not offer the same services as a salon as it is impossible to show you the actual dresses. Images, color samples and size charts are provided. Colors especially will vary by computer monitor. Here lies the problem with online shopping. You will save a lot of money but will it be worth it to you? Can you risk purchasing sight unseen with a strict all sales are final policy?

Some consumers will visit a salon and try on a dress that they want to purchase and then go research a better price online. They can and do purchase online when they find the exact dress they have tried on in a salon. This type of shopping can work without problems.

You may find then when visiting a salon your consultant may not be as helpful as you would like as online shopping has become so popular they are privy to the fact that you may be using their services with no intention to purchase from them.