Thursday, 20 August 2015

Get The Look- Spencer Hastings

Continuing with the Pretty Little Liars prom, today we are looking at how to recreate mermaid Spencer.



This green velvet number can be styled in many ways to complement different shapes.  The actual dress Spencer is wearing would be great for an Hourglass as it hugs curves. However it looks amazing on her lean figure, creating a waist! Having the shoulders on show would be great for a pear lady.






Here are dresses similar that are specifically for certain body shapes.

Pear

Dress- The detail on the neck will draw attention to the smallest part of the body. The shape will show the defined waist.
Motel- £52
 



Hourglass   

Dress- The neck line shows the fuller chest while the rest of the dress shows off the natural curves of the body. 
                    





     






Apple 

Dress- The flip out skirt hides the tummy. The v-neck will show the fuller chest. The dress brings you in, creating a waist. It ends just above the knew showing great legs!
Asos Bonded Velvet Deep Plunge Skater Skirt- £32.50                                                                          








Banana 

Dress- This style will show the well proportioned body. The sequins are great for this body shape as they suit lots of detail!
Aliexpress- $59.60




Sunday, 16 August 2015

Get The Look- Pretty Little Liars Senior Prom

Prom time may be over but the recent episode of Pretty Little Liars has brought it back. The shows costume designer, Mandy Line has yet again left us lusting over the enchanted inspired costumes. So there is only one question…

How do we get the looks?


Starting with Aria. Her beautiful Snow White look is perfect to create with florals being a big trend this season.


This style can be recreated for all different body shapes at a great cost. Below are tops and skirts that give the Aria look for a pear, hourglass apple or banana women. 







Pear

Top- This fitted top shows off the smaller upper body.
Ted Baker at House of Fraser- £69

Skirt- The skirt shows the defined waist and avoids the hips. 
Yumi- £24

Total- £93








Hourglass

Top- This style allows the equally proportioned shoulders and hips to be shown.
Asos- £3.99

Skirt- The small waist and curved hips are highlighted.
M&S- £69

Total- £72.99









Apple

Top- The V neck draws attention to the fuller chest.
Topshop- £55

Skirt- The size of the skirt avoids the stomach and the top section creates a waist.
Rosesal- £13.69


Total- £68.69








Banana      

Top- The fitted shape and slight cut off shows off the small figure.
New Look- £16.99

Skirt- This style shows the perfectly proportioned body. It goes slightly in at the top creating a waist
New Look- £19.99


Total- £36.98
                                                                     


Then just add any accessories you like and you're ready to go! 

Check in next week to see the other prom looks! 

Dress For Your Body Shape


Different body shapes suit different types of clothing. A certain style works well for one but another works for someone else.

So what is going to work best for you?


Pear-  People who have this shaped body are best off showing their upper body and waist. They also want to equal out the top of the body to the hips. 

Coats- Trench
Why?- Brings you in at the waist, avoids the hips and adds more definition to the shoulders. 

Skirts- A line Skirt, knee length
Why?- It highlights the defined waist while skimming the hips.

Jeans-  Bootleg, dark colours
Why?- This style is very slimming on the legs and the colour will avoid attention at the biggest part of the body.

Tops- Fitted, bright colours, neck details and prints.
Why?- Draws attention to the smaller part of the body.

Dresses- Empire or Wrap.
Why? It shows off a narrow waist and avoids the hips. 


Hourglass- The waist should be focused on as this is the smallest section of the body. The equally proportioned figure allows curves to be shown easily. 

Coats- Fitted, tailored
Why?- Shows off the natural curve of the body.

Skirts- Pencil, just below the knee.
Why?- This skirt allows the waist to be defined while showing the curved hips.

Trousers- Wider leg or Bootleg.
Why?-  The style will avoid attention to the biggest part of the body.

Tops- Scooped or V necks.
Why?-  Highlights the fuller top section of the body and draws eyes to the waist. 

Dresses- Bodices
Why?- Allows the proportioned figure to be shown. 


Apple- The legs, hips and chest should be shown off while reducing attention to the middle area. 

Coats- Aline and open.
Why?- Avoids tightness around the stomach area.

Skirts- Aline
Why?- Creates the idea of a hourglass figure. Shortness allows thin legs and hips to be shown. 

Trousers- Flat Iron, High rise
Why?- This style stops the clothing clinging and create a nice silhouette. 

Tops- V neck, Scooped or Sweetheart.
Why?- Brings attention to the fuller part of the body.

Dresses- Shorter length, Aline
Why?- Gives a nice shape while avoiding the tummy and showing thin legs.


Banana- People with this shape want to create the idea of curves while showing they are well proportioned. 

Coats- Styles with a belt.
Why?- Creates a waist.

Skirts- Slight Aline
Why?- Brings a waist to the body.

Jeans- Skinny
Why?- Shows off the shape of the legs.

Tops-  High Neck, Haller Neck with embellishments and colours.
Why?- Allows the lean figure to be shown, gives the idea of a fuller breast

Dresses-  Wrap
Why? Creates definition to the waist.












Friday, 14 August 2015

Find Your Body Shape

Knowing your body shape is essential when finding clothes and feeling fabulous. It can be a challenge knowing exactly what shape you are. However with a little knowledge, you will easily be able to identify yourself and dress to impress.                                                                                           
The different body shapes are named after fruits/objects that represent how the body is formed. 






The Pear

The top section of the body is the smallest whilst the bottom is the largest, The waist is defined, shoulders are narrow with a small chest. Hips, thighs and bottom carry the most weight.












The Hourglass     


The shoulders and hips have equal width while the waist is small and defined.  Hips, thighs and bust are fuller as weight builds there.







The Apple


The body doesn’t have any particular defined features but the shoulders are broad, bust is full while hips are thinner.  The middle of the body holds the most weight. 






The Banana


The top and lower sections of the body are balanced but unlike an hourglass the waist is not defined.  Weight does not stick to one area, it is an even spread.