10 Fashion Tips for Short Girls

Hello Esterists,

Today's post is for my friends who are vertically challenged :-) If you are wondering if this post applies to you, if you are below 5ft 4inches then it does and these tips are going to help you dress better for your height.

These tips also apply to anyone who simply wants to look taller and or slimmer so even though I'm not short I'm happy to look taller and slimmer!

1. Embrace Heels - obviously heels would make you look taller than you are

2. Wear high waisted trousers - High waisted styles will make your look longer. They create an illusion of height and long legs - who doesnt like that?

3. Wear vertical lines - they have a lengthening effect

4. Stay away from Midi cut skirts - these skirts stop at the wrong place for you and cut up your silhouette leaving you looking short. Ensure your skirts stop just above your knee. Your height also allows you to combine your mini skirts with heels!

SAY NO

 SAY YES

5. Avoid cropped/capri pants  - they work just like the midi skirt - negatively

 6.Choose thin belts - wearing a belt to cinch in a dress or top can effectively cut your body in half and destroy any eforts towards creating an elongated silhouette. So if you must wear a belt, stick to slimmer belts as they are better proportioned and not working so hard to cut you in half.

7. Wear Dark Colours - wearing dark colours create a streamlined effect. Black is particularly effective at giving a slimming sleek look.  Dark colours are a short girl's friend - celebrities know this

8. Avoid oversized handbags - the right accessories can add the necessary verve to any outfit and the size of your bag is a key consideration in choosing your outfit. An oversized bag will dwarf a short girl and leave you looking like you are dragging luggage - so go for the smaller variety

9. Avoid round toe shoes - go for pointed shoes

10.  Avoid ankle strap shoes  - like the belts they cut off your feet and make your legs look shorter. They also make your ankle look thicker.

11. Wear V necklines - V neckline blouses and dresses give an illusion of length -you look taller in these necklines as compared to oval or round neck lines.

Have fun lovelies...

Detachable Collars - How to wear them

I remember the first time I saw a detachable collar - I thought "huh? what is this? but with time I have sort of grown into loving them and the versatility that comes with them.
 A detachable collar is a fun way of adding a twist to an outfit; they can make a simple outfit pop.

You may be wondering how you are supposed to wear these little beauties but honestly you can wear them with a variety of tops and dresses and I'm going to show you how. I have gotten a few pictures to show you the very many ways you can style detachable collars

1. Over a collared shirt - to cover the shirt's collar

 source - allwomenstalk.com

 2.  Over a strapless dress/bodice

source - stylebible.ph

3.  Under your collar to make a double collar

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4. Over your camisole to give it a glam look

source - stylebible.ph

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5. As a standalone statement necklace, over a blouse, dress and so on.

source:  http://www.quirkychic.me

6. With your cardigan

source: http://www.quirkychic.me

So now you know how to pull off a detachable collar, pop into the stores and get one. They are available at asos.com Primark, Coast, Topshop and so on

DIY Projects - Filling the Walls

Hello my Esterists,

Today I'm sharing with you a few pictures of some DIY art and frames I have made to fill up various walls in my house.

They are simple to make and turned out quite nice.

Magazine Skyscraper - I cut strips of magazine pages, rolled them up and stuck them randomly on a frame (I took out the glass)

Pencil Love - I cut up pencils into lengths to fit love shape I had drawn out earlier and stuck them on this cork board

Tissue Core Art - Here I collected about 25 tissue cores (didnt even take ages, we run through them like freaks) and cut them in halves. then stapled them together to form a circle - voila!  

Melting Crayon - okay this one is a bit harder and not one I want to repeat. I stuck a row of crayons to a sheet of paper and proceeded to burn the crayons without burning the paper. The crayons melted down the paper in lines as shown in the frame. I burnt a finger or two! 

What do you think of my DIY Art Work?

40 Fashion Items Every Woman should own

Hello Awesome people,

As many of you know, I offer personal styling and wardrobe styling services for women and in my years of offering these services, I have gradually come to know the basic fashion item every woman should own. When you have these items, you will always have something to wear and you will look amazing with ease.

I am one for lists (crazy about them actually) and so I have made a list of 40 fashion items every woman should own.  You need 35 of this to make a perfect wardrobe.


1. A complete suit
2. A black blazer
3. A pair of black heels
4. A crisp white shirt - long sleeve or short
5. Blue Jeans
6. Little Black Dress
7. A wrap dress
8. Plain stretch Tee - doesnt even have to be white
9. A pair of black trousers
10. Underwear/Lingerie that fit - atleast one matching set
11. Pencil skirt - knee length
12. A good leather handbag
13. Control Underwear
14. Ballet flats
15. A pair of trainers/converse
16. A wristwatch - for telling the time and beautifying your wrist
17. Stilettos - sexy moments call for this
18. An evening gown
19. A statement necklace
20. Sandals
21. Push up Bra
22. Cardigan sweater
23. Perfume
24. Belts
25. Bangles/bracelets
26. A pair of sunglasses
27. Silk scarves
28. A clutch bag
29. An A-Line Dress
30. A one piece swimsuit
31. Robe
32. An umbrella
33. Nail polish
34. A brooch
35. Red lipstick - there is always a shade of red for your skin tone

The essential extras
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36. Cosmetics (powder, lipgloss and hand cream at the least)
37. A cosmetic bag
38. Drop Earrings
39. A strand of pearls
40. A valid travel passport


I have not included important items like the trench coat and the black hoisery because they are specific to cold climates. If there are other items you think should be on this list do leave a comment in the comment box about it.

Esteri

I've been working hard...

Hello awesome people,

I've made a few outfits in the last few weeks that I would love to share with you... I've been busy busy busy... which is partly why I havent been here to write a post in a while (please forgive me) do let me know what you think of these outfits.

I've had some amazing feedback about them already...