Posts Tagged ‘Arden B’
Look Thinner with Colorblock Dresses and Colorblock Skirts
Wednesday, October 28th, 2009
The use of colorblock in clothing is genius. It can really trick the eye into making you look a lot more thin and shapely than you are. I was realizing this the other day when Blair Waldorf (Leighton Meester) was wearing a colorblock dress on Gossip Girl and it made her waist look so nipped and fit. When you type or say colorblocking enough times, it starts looking and sounding weird. But the actual color blocking effect? It’s genius!
How does colorblocking work? Visual magic! It uses blocks of color to shape you. As you know, white looks larger and black makes things look smaller. But more than that, you can actually sculpt the form using wide lines or thin lines of color down the middle of a dress. Be smart: color block!
Fun Wallets to Enjoy Like the Rockstar You Are
Wednesday, October 7th, 2009
I’ve put together a grouping of seven different fun wallets for you to peruse whilst (do I sound British?) you procrastinate about doing work, or homework, or those sorts of things that you inevitably have to do. Speaking of, I have dishes to unload from the dishwasher… Eh. But maybe I’ll just keep shopping online. It feels, somehow, much MUCH more rewarding.
From rubber, plaid, cats or owls – I’ve got you covered when it comes to the funkiest wallets under $50.00.
Item: Clubhouse Plaid Wallet from Zappos $31.00
Kiss closures at the top of wallets are my favorite kind, they’re so easy to use when I’m out shopping for more stuff. The plaid has enough pink in it to look cutsey.
Summer Dresses on Sale
Monday, October 5th, 2009
"Time to shoooop?" asks cutie cat. Photo by StephenMitchell on Flickr
Since Fall is here, stores are rushing to get their summer dresses off the shelves completely. That works out in your favor. Because the only thing that’s more refreshing than cute summer dresses is cute summer dresses on sale. Obviously it’s best to avoid anything trendy, which can be tricky. If you’ve been eying something all season and it’s finally on sale you will feel a strange (okay, maybe it’s not so strange) and strong pull to pick it up now that it’s at a reduced price.
However, keep in mind that this was what you loved, and saw on other people, this season. Style Tip: Make sure to honestly ask yourself if it was a passing trend that you might not be wearing next year.
To eliminate confusion I suggest focusing on summer dresses that are basic – something with a cute color and good fit at a better price than you’d normally find. I’ve rounded up five dresses summer dresses ... Read More
Get the Fall 09 Trend of Ruffled Sweaters for Less
Sunday, October 4th, 2009
Ruffle Neck Bandage Sweater Top : Under $20.00
I’ve been noticing a lot of ruffled sweaters, ruffled cardigans, ruffled shirts… ruffles are really taking over! And it’s not that ruffles are bad, not at all. I think they’re very cute, often romantic (cue a dreamy sigh here), and a nice way to make an otherwise boring shirt have some added flair. And really, who doesn’t like some more flair? (Occasionally some celebrities go too far with the flair… see: Bai Ling in most anything she’s ever worn.)
Ruffly inspiration! Photo by audreyjm529 on Flickr
Here at She’s Smart we focus on deals under $100.00. So while ... Read More
