10 Tricks to Looking Taller

Natalie Matthews offers her favorite ways for smaller girls to step into the tall person's game.

• • Wear High-Waisted Bottoms to elongate your lower half

  • Pair Neutral Shoes with Bare Legs

  • Choose V-Neck Necklines 

  • Coordinate Shoes with Pants Colors

  • Scale Your Accessories to Your Size 

  • Stick with Smaller Prints

  • Make Monochrome Looks

  • Opt for Vertical Stripes, not Horizontal 

  • Pair Black Tights with Black Shoes

  • Choose Column Dresses

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The Trends You Should Keep — and Stash — for the Season Ahead

Keep:

• Colored and printed jeans. 
• Loafers.
• Pleated skirts and maxis
• Metallics. 
• Ankle boots.

Stash:

• Pastels. 
• Perspex.
• Crop tops
• Eyelet. 

Advises from  FabSugar
http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/trends-keep-8212-stash-8212-season-ahead-223700837.html

Fashion Horoscopes

Your birthday horoscope can tell you a lot about yourself… and your style!  What’s your sign’s signature style? Find out @
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The Best Fabrics to Wear In Summer

•  Seersucker
• Madras
• Linen
• Eyelet
• Terrycloth
• Silk
• Denim

http://shine.yahoo.com/photos/best-fabrics-wear-summer-slideshow/-photo-2395118-170300493.html

How to Pack Light for a Weekend Trip

You can get through a whole weekend-at the beach, in the country, or in the city-with no more than six key clothing pieces.
For the Beach

-White or tan Capris
-Black top
Evening tank top
-Bathing suit
-Pareu
-Black or tan Bermuda shorts

Which will create these combinations:
-Friday night: black top and Capris
-Saturday: bathing suit and pareu
-Saturday night: evening tank top and Capris
-Sunday brunch: Bermuda shorts and black top, topped with the pareu

For the Country
-Navy blazer
-Jeans
-Tan chinos
-White shirt
-Red sweater

Which will create these combinations:
-Friday night: navy blazer, white shirt, jeans
-Saturday: jeans and red sweater
-Saturday night: navy blazer and tan chinos, white shirt
-Sunday brunch: red sweater and tan chinos
http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/packing-light-weekend-trip-162000861.html

7 Ways to Wear Summer Whites

See more @: http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/7-ways-wear-summer-whites-194100253.html

Cute Skirts to Flatter Your Figure

PEAR-SHAPED: A flared skirt is forgiving-no clinging! Skinny stripes below and thick ones above streamline your silhouette.

 

CURVY: Flaunt your bod with an A-line skirt that cinches the waist and glides over hips. A vivid print at the base helps balance a full bustline.

 

BOY-SHAPED: Pleats are your BFF (body friend forever): They create contours

LONG & LEAN: A pencil skirt (retro alert!) shows off your lithe frame; a ruffled top in navy and white amps up that '60s vibe.

 http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/cute-skirts-flatter-figure-164600347.html

5 Fashion Rules You Should Break

Rule No. 1: You cannot wear white after Labor Day.

Rule No. 2: You should only wear pastel colors for Easter.
Rule No. 3: You cannot pair denim with denim.
Rule No. 4: You must match your handbags and shoes.
Rule No. 5: You cannot mix two different prints.   
Read more http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/5-fashion-rules-break-172400712.html

Best Dresses for Your Body

If you're small-chested...

...choose a ruffled or tiered neckline. The extra fabric could add a cup size.

If you're athletic or boyish...

...look for asymmetrical cuts or ruched details, which instantly create curves.

If you're apple shaped...

...opt for a dress with a loose torso and an eye-catching skirt.

If you're pear-shaped...

...find this pairing: V neck top + full skirted bottom.

If you're busty...

...choose a neckline that offers coverage and bra-wearing capability but isn't too low or too high.

If you're top-heavy...

...let the prints do the work for you.

If you're petite...

...pick a solid, body-skimming dress. Uniform color gives smaller figures a columnar, elongated appearance, while the sleek silhouette keeps a tiny frame from looking swamped in fabric.
 Read more: 
http://www.luckymag.com/blogs/luckyrightnow/2012/02/Best-Dresses-for-Your-Body?mbid=synd_yshine#slide=1

Top Perfumes for 2012

Beyonce Pulse is one of the top fragrances of 2012.  

Top Women's Luxe
Beyoncé Pulse
Bottega Veneta
Prada Candy Eau de Parfum Spray
Justin Bieber Someday
Tom Ford Violet Blonde

Top Women's Broad Appeal
Christina Aguilera Royal Desire
Curve Appeal by Liz Claiborne
Heidi Klum Shine
Yves Rocher Moment de Bonheur
Fergie Outspoken Intense

Top Women's Specialty Brand
Anthropologie 1922 Lily Sanguine Eau de Parfum
Bath & Body Works Signature Collection Paris Amour
bebe Gold Eau de Parfum
Crabtree & Evelyn Lily
Victoria's Secret Angel

Top Women's Nouveau Niche
Givenchy Dahlia Noir
Dolce & Gabbana The Velvet Collection (Velvet Vetiver, Velvet Wood, Velvet Love, Velvet Patchouli, Velvet Sublime, Velvet Desire)
Chanel Jersey
Oscar de la Renta live in love
Maison Martin Margiela
Tom Ford Jasmin Rouge

Have you tried any of these fragrances? Which scents are your current favorites?
 
By Joanna Douglas, Senior Fashion and Beauty Editor Read more:  http://shine.yahoo.com/beauty/top-perfumes-2012-buy-mom-194500870.html

Spring 2012 Fashion Trends For Your Body Shape

http://www.youbeauty.com/body-fitness/galleries/spring-fashion-trends-for-your-body

10 Fabulous Eco-Friendly Fashions

Read more: http://www.youbeauty.com/body-fitness/galleries/eco-friendly-fashion

Go Green, The Chic Way: 10 Eco-Friendly Accessories to Look Out For

Read more: http://shine.yahoo.com/green/10-eco-friendly-accessories-look-131800720.html

Dots and Stripes: 8 Ways to Wear Spring's Coolest Patterns

Read more at http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/dots-stripes-8-ways-wear-springs-hottest-patterns-160700144.html

Are you a fan of the lace dress?

Has the lace dress really become a wardrobe staple?
 
Year after year, it shows up on the racks in virtually the same format -- and it's a fantastic way to look a little bit (or a lot, depending on the cut) sexy, without showing too much skin. Read more about "The Lace Dress: Get the Look for Less" http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/lace-dress-look-less-185700025.html

Cover Girl: 5 Modest Spring Dresses with Style

1. Riviera Shirt Dress

2. Stripe Slub Jersey Dress

3. Carly Knit Maxi Dress

4. Red Stripe Maxi Dress

5. Gather Sleeve Dress

Read more: http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/cover-girl-5-modest-spring-dresses-style-204000953.html

10 Tummy-Slimming Styling Tricks

#1.Shop for an Empire Waist
#2. Seek Structured Silhouettes
#3. Try a Peplum Style
#4. Emphasize Other Assets
#5. Belt a Chiffon Piece 
#6. Go for A-Line Looks
#7. Work Magic with (Vertical) Stripes
#8. Hide Under High-Waisted Pants
#10. Spanx are your Friend
Read more: http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/10-tummy-slimming-styling-tricks-163300056.html

H&M’s New Sustainable Clothing is Actually Pretty

These H&M dresses and separates look amazing and they're good for the planet! H&M is the number one user of organic cotton in the world and they've donated 2.3 million garments to charitable causes.

http://shine.yahoo.com/photos/h-38-m-sustainable-clothing-slideshow/-photo-2325710-215100460.html

The One Shoe You Will Be Wearing All Season

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How to Wear Spring's Pretty Pleat Trend

Pleated skirts are spotted all over Spring 2012 runways. Here are some this season's must-haves recommended from Lucky Magazine http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/wear-springs-pretty-pleat-trend-132800650.html

5 Cute Skirts for Spring

Read more: http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/skirtings-issue-5-cute-skirts-spring-222100576.html

10 Ways to Wear Colored Jeans

The spring collections are hitting the racks right now and the one trend that we are seeing absolutely everywhere is the bright colored jean. Read more:  http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/pants-palette-10-ways-wear-colored-jeans-231100947.html

Study: Horizontal Stripes Don't Make You "Fat" (Plus Style Tips!)

A new study by YouBeauty Attraction Expert Viren Swami, Ph.D., finds that horizontal stripes aren't so bad after all.  Read more at: http://tinyurl.com/85oxrjf

5 Winter-to-Spring Wardrobe Essentials

1. Booties
2. Crop Pants
3. Bright Blazer
4. Dress Shorts
5. Silky Blouse 

Read more at:  http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/5-winter-spring-wardrobe-essentials-154300624.html

10 Ways to Wear Leopard Print

You know you want to wear leopard print. You just don't want leopard print to wear you.  Read on to find out how to tam the hottest print, by Babble.com http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/spot-10-ways-wear-leopard-print-211200808.html

6 Ways a Curvy Girl Can Get Her Wardrobe Spring Ready!

1. Don't pack up last season's wardrobe
2. Try a new jacket
3. Don't be afraid to go bold
4. Pair with prints
5. Try out Tangerine
6. Accessorize
http://shine.yahoo.com/fashion/6-ways-curvy-girl-her-wardrobe-spring-ready-053500794.html

10 Pants Every Woman Should Own

Must-Have Pants recommended by Glamour:
Fit-You-to-a-T Dark Jeans; Nice Leggings; Rugged Pants (Fit for a Lady);Pants in a Bold or Bright Color;Cocktail-Party Pants;Boyfriend Jeans;Office-Appropriate Trousers;Printed or Patterned Pants;Wide-Leg Pants and Pants: Persona-Altering Pants.

http://www.glamour.com/fashion/2011/12/10-pants-every-woman-should-own#slide=1