Evolution of Dance

This may not be fashion related, but it is pop-culture
related! Check out the evolution of Dance!

Petite Dressing - ReCap

Here's a re-cap for new readers. Enjoy!

• Choose a monochromatic outfit. Monochromatic doesn't necessarily mean boring. Mix different textures to keep it interesting (i.e. knits with leather)
• Add contrasting color or texture with a blazer, cardigan or overshirt.
• If you are petite (5'3" or under) scale everything down: smaller prints, pockets, etc. so they don't overpower your figure.
• Leave the blazer or cardigan unbuttoned for vertical lines.
• Any stripes on a garment should be vertical.
• Tie scarves loosely with long, vertical dangling ends.
• Match pantyhose color to skirt or pant and shoe color.
• Avoid big belts, which will cut you in half visually.
• Use long necklaces or pendants to add vertical lines.
• Wear skirts that are longer than they are wide.
• Choose shoes with at least an inch heel: the taller the better.
• Elongate the neck with V-necks.
• Don't go for all long items, Contrast proportions. Put a longer jacket with a shorter skirt, shorter jacket with pants, etc.

Lace Gloves

Aren't these pretty? I'd love 'em in black,
to go with my nice black dress. Lovely!

Tips

Tip 1: Draw atention to your face & away from
your body with a colorful scarf, it'll do wonders!

Tip 2: Are you built on more stocky lines? Opt
for a monochromatic, or a similar colors color
scheme. This will help to give you a clean, long,
& lean line. Play w/textures to keep it interesting.
Vertical stripes are fine. If you must wear horizontal
stripes, opt for closely spaced narrow stripes. Does
your bust blend into your gut? Try a padded push-up
bra, which can add centimeters, even inches!

Tip 3: What's your body shape? Are you top heavy?
You can visually downplay your bust by wearing
darker colors on top. The opposite is true if you're
bottom heavy (like me).

Tip 4: Color makes a big difference in how you look.
Do you have a rose or blue undertone? You'd look
best in cool colors. If you're yellow or olive, warm tones
are probably best for you. Experiment with colors to
see what works for you. Drape fabrics in various colors
around your neck to see how it looks on you. If you look
sickly or something just doesn't look right, it's not for you.
However, if your face seems lit from within, go for it!

I hope you find these tips helpful, & have fun experimenting!

XOXO Purse

I got this purse a while back at one of the discount
department stores (Ross, Marshalls, T. J. Maxx, I
don't remember which) & I love it. It's so cute &
deceptively small looking, yet big enough to carry
everything I need to bring with me.

Browsers

This isn't fashion related, I know.
But useful nonetheless. Here's a
listing of some of the web browsers
available. Some well known, some
obscure.