Style From the Inside First

I LOVE fashion but style is the entire package, so I thought it was important to discuss a couple components that encompass a stylish woman. I contacted my favorite esthetician, Touch of Monet - tishamonet@aol.com and she listed 5 tips to achieve a flawless look
1.Black doesn't crack but it does burn, you must wear sun protectant. The ingredients should include UVA and UVB protection, if you don't have those two you don't have protection from damaging your skin.
2. If you are gonna be outside all day LEAVE the FOUNDATION alone, because nothing will keep it in place if you've been sweating all day. Use a little press powder and bronzer for a finished look.
3. Lips need Protection just as well as the skin. Look for lipsticks, chap sticks and glosses that have SPF.  Also you can put a little sunscreen or lip chap with SPF on your lips before applying your gloss / lipstick.
4. Hydrate. Touch of Monet says take a challenge for a week, only drink water and you'll see the difference. Your skin will have more of a glow.
5. 4 things you must do daily to have healthy vibrant skin. Cleanse, Tone, Moisturize and Protect


I also want to discuss an issue I feel very strong about and have ran into a lot lately, confidence. As much as I talk about fashion, confidence is THE MOST attractive quality anyone can have.  Ladies, if you don't think you're beautiful no one else will.  We all have flaws, stop being sorry Susie and love your body whichever way it's shaped.  I'm not a therapist, but here's 5 tips to begin the process of LOVING yourself:
1. Start exercising, I'm not saying this because you need to lose weight but exercise releases endorphins. Endorphins make you feel better.
2. Cry. As long as you hold onto build up frustration it continues to build. LET IT OUT!!!! When you have a private moment, it's okay to cry or hit something no one is watching. I promise you'll feel better.
3. Meditation or Yoga.  I have a quick funny story, my ex always made sure I stayed in yoga, LOL! Yoga changes your entire mind state, when practiced consistently. Meditation and yoga gets you to a point where nothing can effect you, seriously. My Motto: It always works out.
4. Spiritual Grounding. For me it's church every Sunday, unless I had an extremely rough night (hey, I'm human :)). For others it's the Mosque, the Hall, whatever you choose believing in something higher than yourself is the faith to know there is no need to worry. My Motto (again): It always works out.
5. Have Sex (it's a form of exercise, lol), not with random Ron find someone you trust and feel comfortable around(use protection too). Sex is an instant mood lifter. 

Okay so I didn't talk about fashion but I felt it necessary to take a slight detour, I want you all to love yourself. However fabulous the clothes are, they mean nothing if you don't feel good in them.

Check out www.floemporium.com, it's a few new pieces I know you will love.

Peace :)

A Chaneé or a Nay: Summer Fun with Style

Thanks for reading. I appreciate those who stopped me this weekend and told me how much you enjoy reading the blog, please comment and join.  The last few days have been filled with interesting views. So with the help of some wonderful people in my life, we came up with A Chaneé or A Nay.  For those that don't know I'm Chaneé and whenever you see this title it will detail what's hot and what needs some work.

A Nay - Black doesn't go with Everything
Okay, I know I'm gonna catch megaslack for this one - but black doesn't go with everything. And I'm going to give detailed information to explain this comment. Black can sometimes be to harsh and distract from the entire look. You must always consider what black is paired with, lighter colors look better with lighter neutrals.  A great example would be a yellow dress (there isn't any black in the dress and none of your accessories are black), why choose a black shoe? The contrast is too tremendous, choose a complimenting neutral - like a tan or a metallic. Let me make this simple, you want your look to FLO from the top of your head to your toes. Let's not forget neutrals are metallics, white, browns and tans (and some colors can be neutrals but we'll talk about that down the road :)).

Clean, elegant and simple

A Chaneé - The Purse

www.lulus.com

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This weekend I saw plenty of women downsizing and carrying unique small messenger bags, LOVED IT!!!! Most were an amazing compliment to the outfit and didn't interrupt your fun! A small cute purse is an asset to your summer wardrobe, especially for the outdoor events.

Check out www.floemporium.com for your accessories and essentials!

Stay Fab!!!!

5 Ways to Ensure the Perfect Summer Look.

After a wonderful weekend and viewing all the "sites", I felt the need to give some summer advice. Just because it's for sale doesn't mean it's meant for everyone to purchase. Please remember, always a lady FIRST.

Maxi Me?
1.  I'm must reiterate, please dress for your body type (read October 29th post). The Maxi dress looks fabulous in the department store but it isn't made for the thick hourglass silhouette. Why? Most Maxi Dresses are made without a waist, they are usually a rectangular silhouette, or sometimes an umpire fit.  Therefore if you are extremely curvy it hides your greatest asset (your small waist) and makes you look larger.  The Maxi is PERFECT for the rectangular body type (especially the taller diva) because the dress flows with your shape.  Hiding the belly, which can sometimes be a problem with the rectangular body type and creating the allusion of a long and lean fashionista. 

Wedge, Heel or Flat? I'm still fab...

2. This summer I've seen so many disasters with the stilettos in the grass, this is a complete no. In the grass you can't get your sexy strut on because your heel is sinking in the grass and when you finally come out of the grass your hot heel is a disaster with grass and mud everywhere. Solution. I've been told I'm a little shorter than most so I do like a higher shoe at all times, my solution is the wedge. It offers the flat sole, gives great height and most times it's comfortable. Ladies, it you must wear a flip flop - get one with jewels, a metallic or even a unique style (the fellas are checking out our feet). One last thought on the shoe tip, flats, wedges can all be sexy just be sure to put a flattering polish on your toe nails.

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If you need to Pull in the Middle, Reconsider.
3. Recently I was in the fitting room with a nice young lady trying on shorts that honestly fit like a bloomer.  She looked at me and before she could ask, I told her no - very politely I might add. There isn't much to stay, it isn't appealing and sure isn't comfortable to constantly pull your shorts down from in between your thighs. Solution. Get a larger size or a longer short.

Strapless with Straps, how so?
4. I'm not sure which fashion guru sent out the memo that bra straps and a strapless dress is the hottest look of the season. I must disagree, I can assure you, having a larger chest myself there is a strapless bra for everyone. Go buy it, it might be a small investment but it's worth it. Check out this store:  http://myintimacy.com/, they always hook me up.



 Wifebeater for everyone!!!!

Create your own Maxi Dress

5. If your budget doesn't permit shopping for the summer, buy a pack of wife beaters (tank tops for those who don't know). Take your old skirts, shorts, fab necklaces and earrings and recreate your wardrobe.  Remember last seasons trend? All the skirts with the big elastic waist band, pull those skirts out and rock 'em with your wife beater, a chunky necklace and you're ready to be the cutest thing at the BBQ. Or the bohemian skirts, perfect with a long necklace or a belt (not both), and fitted wife beater (I still have mine from college, no joke). 

Check out my website, if your in need of some affordable accessories and essentials: www.floemporium.com

Enjoy the rest of summer and stay FABULOUS!!!!!