Fashion
Wear to Where: Ask A Stylist!
10.05.11
Question: I'm iffy on the ”bootie" look; I want them so bad, but I'm short and I feel they'll only make me look shorter. What's your advice on incorporating this trend into my wardrobe?
Answer: One of the most popular and easy-to-wear women's boots is the ankle boot, which hits right at the ankle and can be worn with many different outfits. If you make smart wardrobe decisions, ankle boots can visually lengthen your legs and add a chic edge to an otherwise ordinary outfit. Pay attention to the silhouette when you wear these boots though and thoughtfully select slimming pieces to create a streamlined outfit.
Q: How can I use accessories to help my body look thinner? Or is that even possible?
A: It sounds too good to be true I know, but proportion can play tricks on the eye. An oversized handbag can help you look slimmer. Choose a shape that flatters (square shapes complement a rounder figure) and a strap length that does not land in a problem area (don’t let the bottom of the purse rest on full hips)
Q: Since the weather is finally getting cooler I want to invest in a coat that will be light enough for the Southern Californian winter weather but also keep me warm. Any suggestions?
A: On a drab Socal day I always grab a trench and took fab! Practical and ever-so fashionable, the trench coat is a sleek outerwear staple that comes out to play season after season. Mostly seen in neutral tones, you can’t help but feel sophisticated in an “I just threw this on” sort of way.
Q: HELP, I'm stuck in a style rut and I don't have a lot of money to get out of it.
A: Sticking with classics has been conventional style wisdom for ages and for women with full lives and limited resources this is still a sure way to investment dressing. The problem is that as we grow older, we sometimes become a little too comfortable wearing our old standbys (or just doing "replenishment" shopping each season). Sometimes all it takes is tweaking the basics that you already own to look fabulous.
Leslie Christen writes "Wear to Where" for pacific-creative.digital each week. She is the owner of Leslie Christen | LifeStyling a business that does personal shopping, fashion styling, closet edits and organization. For tips on What to Wear and Where to Buy view her website at www.LeslieChristen.com and contact her at Style@LeslieChristen.com.
Blog
Ceasefire on iTunes
10.04.11
One of our favorite local OC bands, Ceasefire has changed its name and making its mark.
Formerly Stereofix, the band combines the elements of classic rock, electronic music and pure showmanship on stage to create an incredible experience for all their loyal fans.
"This Love Will Tear Us Apart," their brand new single hit iTunes today. The song, which examines a relationship that eventually becomes destructive, was recorded in the studio alongside Paul Fox (Björk, 10,000 Maniacs, Phish) and Tim Palmer (Robert Plant, The Cure, U2).
Check out the new single on ReverbNation and purchase the track on iTunes.
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