Based on the books Dress Your Best and The 5 Minute Face
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What is appearance? Appearance is the way you look on the
outside. The way you look says a lot about the person you are on
the inside. That is why you always want to put your best foot
forward when you are first meeting someone. What do you normally
wear to a job interview? What kind of make-up would you have on?
How about for a first date? Think about what you wore the first day
of schoolwhat did it say about you?
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Shopping!! Part of what makes us unique is what makes
standardized sizing so difficult- we come in all different shapes
and sizes and it is not determined by a number on a label. But
recognizing this fact and accepting it is the first step in
learning to make your clothes work for your body instead of feeling
like its your body that doesnt fit. The key to looking your best is
creating a balanced body shape through clothing. Who do you think
the ideal body proportion couple would be?
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Absolute musts when shopping Dress your body the way it is now.
Goals are good but you have to dress for the present not for the
future. Tapered Jeans No one looks good in them so just boycott
them Tailoring Get use to the idea that we are not all the same
body type and altering may need to happen. The nice thing is that
by learning how to sew some of these things you will be able to do
on your own. Quality over Quantity
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Essentials for Every Woman In the book there is a list of items
that every woman should have. I would list them all but there is a
lot so if you would like to see it let me know Moving on to the
different body typesI am going to go through the basic sizes but if
you want to go more into height let me know.
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Bigger on Top Dont- accentuate that narrowness of your lower
half by wearing very narrow pants or skirts. You just create even
more disproportion between your top and bottom halves. Do- create
an overall streamlined look by adding a bit of volume (not bulk)to
your lower half. Must-haves- Good chest support and an A-line skirt
that falls below the knee.
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Bigger on the Bottom Dont- wear tops that are too long and
cover your tush. You will only shorten your legs. Do- look for tops
that have structure, give you a waistline, and sit above the hip.
Must-haves- A pair of pants that sit at the top of the hip.
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A Little Extra in the Middle Dont- accentuate your thinner legs
with skinny pants and skirts. Your top half will look even larger
by comparison. Do- look for tops with structure and bottoms with a
little bit of volume to help proportion a midsection. Must-haves- a
jacket that doesnt close above the natural waistline.
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Curvy Dont- attempt to wear super-low-rise items. They will
accent your hips and give you love handles Do- look for items that
follow your natural curves and accent the narrowness of your
waistline Must-haves- a wrap that accents the waist but does not
cling to it.
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Not Curvy Dont-attempt to wear clothing that doesnt fit your
chest or tush. Youll look like you are playing dress-up. Do- go for
clingier clothes such as knitwear and boy-cut pants that help
create curves. Must-haves-Halter tops, backless dressesyou can pull
this off without it feeling vulgar.
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Extra Curvy Dont- go for too much ruffle and frill. While some
embellishment on clothing is nice, dont go for things that add
weight to the look of your frame. No loosey- goosey drapy fabrics;
they have no shape and neither will you. Do- look for clothing with
clean lines and flattering seaming. Look for stiffer fabrics that
have structure. Must-haves-a structure leather or other stiff
material jacket that sits at the top of the hip.
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Universal Tidbits for Women Contrast edging in small doses can
pull focus away from problem areas, just dont get too much. You
dont have to match your bag to your shoes and on a black and white
outfit, do one accessory that really pops! A kitten heel works for
people without cankles. Animal prints can be tricky. They can
either make you look as sleek as a leopard or as mangy as a
junkyard dog. Three quarter sleeves can make taller women look as
if theyve outgrown their clothestry rolling them up to the
elbow
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Universal Tidbits for Women When wearing black and white for
evening, try clear jewelry! Clear stones are eternally chic and
dont compete with the bold contrast of black and white. Dont worry
about the length of the jeanif they fit get them and then have them
hemmed!! Red and black can make you look matronly so add a third
color. Try chocolate brown, navy, or charcoal gray. Theyre all
still dark and theyre just as slimming as black. Pants should not
pull or creaseif they do, put them back!
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Universal Tidbits for Women If youve got pale skin, go with a
lighter colors; darker skin, go brighter. Button up shirts and
jackets are meant to do thatif they pull dont get them. If they
slightly do but the rest of the shirt fits you can sew in Velcro or
snaps. When trying to detract from the midsection, think about
wearing your hair up, add some chandelier earrings, and lengthen
your neckline. Accessories are a girls best friend.top 5 picks:
brooches, bangle bracelets, multi chain necklaces, cocktail rings,
chandelier earrings
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Universal Tidbits for Women Layering gives depth to an outfit
and helps it to look more polished. Look for accessories that are
proportionate to your sizesmaller lady, smaller bag. For all
brunettes with pale skininvest in the color emerald!! Lighter and
pinker skin tones are best flattered by colors with bluish
undertones. When you find your favorite cut of jean, buy more than
one pair. Have one hemmed to wear with heels and the other with
flats.
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Universal Tidbits for Women Oodles of accessories are
unnecessary when there is so much going on in an outfit. Its fine
to mix patterns as long as they arent all competing for attention.
Beware of big accessories when wearing big prints. The print is the
focus here. Dont add too much on top of it.
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As for the boys There is also a section on the essential items
for guys once again if you would like to see it let me know. Since
guys body types arent as varied as women, we will cover the things
that will help out certain types.
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Men #1 Short- Make yourself look longer, eliminate excess
fabric and pay close attention to the way clothes fit. Create a
streamlined silhouette. Average- This is the easiest to dress. Add
items to make the whole ensemble pop. Tall- Avoid looking gangly.
Bold stripes especially across the chest make your chest wider.
Midwidth pant. Athletic- This is the ideal body type but dressing
it is hard. The trick is to wear fabrics that cling to the body and
find a good tailor to take in the mid-section of shirts.
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Men #2 Small-Framed- If you have a narrow frame dont feel
ashamed that you may have to wear a small and mediumit will make
you look bigger if you dress the right size. Barrel- Chested- Play
up the larger chest and shoulders and dont bring too much attention
to your midsection. Tummy- Create balance throughout the rest of
the body with stronger shoulders and wider legs. Hips- Adding more
emphasis to the upper torso.
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Universal Tidbits for Men When mixing stripes, let one be the
focus and let another play a supporting role to prevent clashing.
If youre short cuffs at the bottom with shorten the legs
appearance- especially when theyre a contrasting color. When mixing
neutrals, like shades of brown and gray, add a pop of color. Match
your socks to your pants, not your shoe. Except when youre wearing
jeans. Then you can match the sock to the shoe.
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Universal Tidbits for Men Theres a commonly held belief that
you cant mix black with brownWrong! When it comes to clothing, not
accessories, these neutrals work as well in combination as any
others. When choosing sunglass frames, look for shapes that are the
opposite of your face shape. When tying your tie, aim for the top
of your belt, especially when you want to show off the buckle. In
general, shorter is chicer than longer. By keeping a couple of
buttons open at the neck, you bring more attention up toward your
winning smile.
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Conclusion Make the best of what you got. You really neednt
have the perfect body to feel gorgeous and stylish. Feel free to
come up with your personal style but just make sure it compliments
your body type!!!
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Books Turn to page 167 in the book. You will find a chart
explaining what colors you will look best in.
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Skin Essentials Find the right cleanser for you Wash in the
morning and the night Use Moisturizer regularly with SPF Skin Types
Oily Skin Normal Skin-Combination Skin Dry Skin
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Get Brows that Wow You have your own unique brow shape, and
your look needs to be specially tailored to your face. As a general
rule, thicker brows work best if you have a prominent bone
structure; go with thinner brows on a small- featured face. Step 1:
Trim any Wild Hairs Step 2: Find Your Starting Point Step 3: Map
Out Your Arch Step 4: Find Your Endpoint
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The 5 Minute Face 00:00-01:00 Smooth on foundation or tinted
moisturizer 01:00-01:20 Pat concealer under your eyes with your
ring finger 01:20-01:55 Spot conceal any redness from tiny veins or
breakouts 01:55-02:15 Using powder to set your makeup 02:15-02:45
Sweep on highlighter 02:45-03:05 Apply blush 03:05-04:05 Line your
lash line 04:05-04:50 Brush on mascara 04:50-05:00 Slick on lip
color
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Different Faces If you want to find out what colors work best
for your skin and hair color let me know and you can see my book.
Your look will also change as you age. The nice thing is you are
still in your teens and it is the time to be adventurous. However
remember that when you go in for an interview ALWAYS tone it
downyou want to make a good impression.
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Important Makeup tips NEVER EVER share eyeliners, mascara or
lip productspink eye and cold sores spread easily. Chill out with
the tweezersyou shouldnt have to draw them in. Dont spend tons of
money on your makeup till you are sure you have found the color
that you love. Save your skin now while you are youngsunscreen is a
must!! Make a habit of it now to save your skin as you get older.
Drink lots of water to deal with puffy eyesalso cold cucumbers
help.
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Assignment Today you are going to create a poster entitled My
Fashion Style You will receive a piece of cardstock. At the top
write the title of the projectmake it decorative. Using the
magazines in the back make a collage of the things you would look
good in and things you like. You may only use things that you would
wear, likemake-up, purses, bracelets, rings, clothes, shoes,
etc.
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Assignment Cont. You are not allowed to use any words..no
designer names or labels. The entire page needs to be filled so in
order to do this cut out colors, designs, and textures you like.
Fill up the space and then place your favorite style items on top
of that. I have an example of this on the board.