I always wanted to look like a British Babydoll.

‘Course, I don’t even know what they look like

British Babydoll, the beauty is in the sleeves, and don’t forget that graceful collar that draws the eye up to the face.

If you’re looking for a classic white blouse with a little bit of ease over the abs- this is the blouse for you.  (did I mention it’s unusally quality fabric- no “see throughs” here, though as always, I would recommend beige underthings)

Was $47-

Now it’s $29.99

24 hours only.

Discount taken after purchase.

It was a drop-jaw moment. The 47 year-old spinster from Scotland, the perfect description of your “Irish Washerwoman”, the unlikeliest of candidates, - she shocked the world.

40 million youtube hits later, Susan Boyle is the latest musical phenomenon. (Haven’t seen it? Click here)

But will this late-blooming nightengale survive? The Beauty sector joined hands with the mass media to “encourage” Boyle to go for a complete beauty makeover, plastic surgery and all.

Hannah Farver (Beauty From the Heart) and I hit the streets, curious to hear the public’s reaction to plastic surgery and the pressure to be beautiful.

Chuckle along with us, as you meet some of Portland’s most colorful pedestrians.

  Fashion is all about taking current trends and making them fit your personal style. Sometimes that can mean abandoning certain trends as entirely unwearble, sometimes it means a little alteration and mix-and-matching.

Let’s look at the Strapless dress, you can find it anywhere, and as long as it provides enough coverage over the bust/cleavage this prevalent piece can be translated into a killer outfit.

The pieces:

-Floral/Printed Strapless dress

-Shrunken blazer

-tough heels

-fun bag of your choice

(Don’t know how this got posted so late…but “alls wells that ends well”, I say)

Gallery skirt, a cream base scattered with black floral-

Personally, I would pair this with a graphic tee, a sweet beaded necklace, a fitted jacket/blazer and a fedora. (Maybe I’ll go change into that right now…;)

It’s $28.

$15 off. Discount taken after purchase.

Girls- I feel like an expectant mom- I have new products coming but no names!

Let’s just say you had a new knee-length denim skirt coming- what would you name it?
What about a vintage inspired black/white dress with polka dot accents?

Wishing she could name everything George,

Christa

P.s. Don’t I have the cutest nephew? My sister Lindsay, over at Passionate Homemaking, just had her baby pictures done

No, we’re not talking about helmets, we’re talking feathers.

That’s right, available at a plethora of boutiques and even some of the mainstream retailers (Target) - feathers, blossoms and headbands are making a huge statement this Spring/Summer.

SheZoom gives us some fun ideas on what this trend looks like, and how to wear it.
Click HERE

_____Vintage inspired fashion

This skirt is perfect for girls who want to highlight their waist while concealing fuller hips. I love pairing this skirt with the Tea Rose Cropped jacket, so feminine.

Instead of $32.99, you’re getting it for $23.99  and we’re throwing in FREE shipping on this item ta boot!

Saving over $15.

(it’s only for 24 hours)

Note: Discount credited after purchase

Curvy Hips:

You have:  narrow or sloped shoulders, small to medium bust with a smaller waist. You have full hips and bottom.

It’s all about playing with proportion, and learning what to highlight.

 Your Style Secrets:

1. Draw eyes north with bold or light colors/prints on top and dark shades on bottom. Keep your choices simple and save all the visual interest for the tops.

2. Broad necklines (boatnecks, square, ballet) equalize your figure.

3. Jackets, long cardigans and dress shirts worn open create a lengthening effect, minimizing the appearance of wider thighs.

4. Avoid bells and whistles on your bottoms. Appliques, small pockets, cargo pockets, plaids, horizontal pattern, oversized prints.

curvy hips by christa_t featuring Forever21 earrings

Classic pieces to look for:

-light reflecting earings, they draw the attention to your face, away from your hips. Make them bold.

-a dark, slightly tapered skirt obscures fuller hips.

-small floral prints make your top half stand out.

-Feminine belted jackets evens out proportions.

- empire dresses. Your best silhouette with its emphasis on the upper body, a feminine neckline and a fuller shape that smoothes over your hips. (Trivia Tidbit: Lizzy Bennett in the old Pride and Prejudice concealed her full hips with those empire waist dresses)

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Sources: The Pocket Stylist, Instyle mag

Modest Fashion, vintage inspired fashion