Fashion 101: Lady-Like Skirts

Lady-like skirts are on my top trend predictions for the upcoming season. Skirts scream femininity and can work in both warm and cool weathers. A skirt is definitely a needed basic in every girl's closet because it works for both casual and formal events as well as with any particular style. Celebrities such as Taylor Swift and Lea Michele are practically known for rocking cute and girly skirts, but the more you really look at their skirt style you can see just how much the length and pattern impact the entire look. Keep on reading to learn how you can incorporate a ladylike skirt into your wardrobe this upcoming season.

Taylor Swift

The length and fit of a skirt can do so much for a body type. A body con skirt can show off the curves you didn't even know you had, but also need a more loose fitting top that doesn't make the outfit appear too tight. A pencil skirt has officially been deemed the "interview" skirt, however a great pencil skirt will always be a classic and can even be paired with graphic tops to polished button downs. Skirts are a great piece, but you must base their length off of your own personal height and shape so that it will not appear too short, too long, too tight, and definitely not frumpy.

Lea Michele

A great pattern can transform any piece from edgy to girly, girly to boho, whatever style your going for. Not only does the skirt determine the look, but also what you pair it with. Try using a neon colored belt to add some shine to an all black skirt or you can just throw on a killer pair of shoes to make the look stand out. Also, going back to length and shape, don't forget to balance the size of the print to the length and shape of the skirt because no one wants to be weighed down by print.

Kerry Washington

Now for the easiest, although sometimes hardest,  part of wearing a very lady-like skirt is keeping your legs warm. Of course you should shave your leg before showing them off in a skirt, but with the cold weather in these current winter months it's hard to bare it all. Tights can be a quick fix to keeping your legs warm because they are like thermals for your legs. Tights come in so many colors, designs, and even with cut outs that it's difficult not to find the perfect pair that will go great with an skirt, dress, or leg baring outfit in your closet.

Will you be rocking a lady-like skirt?

People's Choice Award 2013 Fashion Faves

I have to be honest, I did not watch the People's Choice Award 2013, but I did watch the fashions on the red carpet. I saw an array of gowns, mini dresses, and of course the suit jacket with jeans on the male celebrities. Although there were so many beautiful looks being seen, what stuck out to me were the bright dresses and geometric patterns that I instantly fell in love with.. It may be winter, but it's still perfectly fine to break out your bright colors and bring the shine to everyone's day.

Lea Michele

Lea's dress is the perfect amount of pink and gives the ultimate girly vibe without being too sweet. The shape fits her body creating a tiny waist and curves while the sparkle pattern adds to defining a curvier shape to her body as well. The sparkles add a sexiness while not being too provocative since her actual body parts are not exposed. Lea has got the sweet and sexy look down! 

Emma Watson

Emma Watson has always been a style favorite of mine, especially because of her quirky yet fashionable look. Her People's Choice Award 2013 dress is a great length and with the cut outs it shows the perfect amount of skin. The colors and geometric patterns of her dress give off a great visual appeal and an arrtistic vibe. Emma's shoes also add major length to her legs because of the straps giving her an A+ in my books.

Chloe Moretz

Chloe Moretz has a styke that I absolutely love because I would gladly wear anything from her closet. Her dress makes me long for summertime even more than I already do as well as a bright yellow a-line dress. The flower pattern is quirky while girly but it stays teen appropriate with the sheer addition that takes the dress to a whole new level.

What are your People's Choice Award 2013 fashion faves?

Fashion 101: Lazy Perfection

Slouchy sweaters paired with skinny jeans is the perfect outfit for a lazy day. Slouchy sweaters are so easy to just throw on over a tank top or cami and feel totally casual. Of course the slouchy sweater makes you feel nice and comfy, but it can also give off a flirty and fun feel. If you place it a little off your shoulder to show some skin it gives off a cute and flirty look, while paired with skinny jeans it adds an even more girly look. Lea Michele, Kate Bosworth, and Selena Gomez, all pictured below, show how to rock a slouchy sweater in different styles perfect for a lazy day.

Lea Michele

Lea Michele looks so casual and laid back in her slouchy sweater. I love how she stuck with the neutral brown color scheme with cute patterned sunglasses. Her side braid is also a great addition to the look and keeps it very "girl next door". 

Kate Bosworth

Kate Bosworth is always looking chic and fashion forward. Kate paired her slouchy sweater with patterned skinny jeans and a nice pair of brown wedges. The patterned pants keep the look chic and unique while the heels add the more trendy edge to the look.

Selena Gomez

Selena Gomez is sporting a look that I personally love to wear. The combat boots add major edge to the look as well as darker washed jeans. The holes and distressed parts of the jeans add even more of an edgy aspect to the entire look. Also, chunky jewelry like Selena's adds the girly and punky vibe to the entire outfit.





Fashion Fix: Lea Michele

Lea Michele

Lea Michele made jaws dropped when she sported this tight revealing dress to the David Letterman Late Night show. I saw thousands of love it or leave it survey outfits, but I think why not fix it. Instead of bashing an outfit with a poll, the best thing is to find a way to make it look better. Lea's dress is the perfect lenght and great color against her skin tone. The only part of the dress that takeas away from the entire look is the maximum cleavage and the strap across her chest. As I went through dozens of pictures of Lea Michele I noticed that she loves a cut out and to show off her chest, however there is a way to show it off without being so literal. The strap is the first thing to go and extra fabric to cover some of her clevage needs to be added. A sweetheart neckline or a smaller v-neck would be best to show off her chest.  Everyone other part of Lea's outfit is on point from th hair and make-up to the shoes and accessories.

What is your fashion fix?

Get The Look: Spring Lips

Lea Michele

I don't know about you, but I have a hard time wearing lots of make-up during the spring season. The weather can get hot and humid and allergies can cause the eyes to itch and water, not a good combo for a make-up look. For the spring season I am loving accenting the lips in bold lip colors, glosses, and stains and keeping the rest of the face simple. Lea Michele's look is perfect for spring and her lip color is bright, but goes great with her skin tone. I love that she does not completely forget her eyes by coating them in lengthening mascara. The only products you need to recreate Lea's look is a bold lip color and lengthening/thickening mascara.

1. Begin with a clean, smooth face. Use concealer and foundation as neccessary.
2. Take a rosy blush and apply it right to the apples of your cheeks and lightly into your temples.
3. Curl your lashes witha an eyelash curler then coat your lashes with the lengthen and/or thickening mascara. Be sure to use at least 3 coats to make your lashes pop!
4. Primer your lips with primer then glide your lip color across your lips. Be sure to wipe away any lipstick that went outside your lip line.

As for the hair, curl your hair into long, light waves and brush them all to one side. Secure the hair with bobby pins matching the color of your hair. Remember practice makes perfect and to be patient when trying out new beauty looks.

Get The Look: Spring Lips

Lea Michele

I don't know about you, but I have a hard time wearing lots of make-up during the spring season. The weather can get hot and humid and allergies can cause the eyes to itch and water, not a good combo for a make-up look. For the spring season I am loving accenting the lips in bold lip colors, glosses, and stains and keeping the rest of the face simple. Lea Michele's look is perfect for spring and her lip color is bright, but goes great with her skin tone. I love that she does not completely forget her eyes by coating them in lengthening mascara. The only products you need to recreate Lea's look is a bold lip color and lengthening/thickening mascara.

1. Begin with a clean, smooth face. Use concealer and foundation as neccessary.
2. Take a rosy blush and apply it right to the apples of your cheeks and lightly into your temples.
3. Curl your lashes witha an eyelash curler then coat your lashes with the lengthen and/or thickening mascara. Be sure to use at least 3 coats to make your lashes pop!
4. Primer your lips with primer then glide your lip color across your lips. Be sure to wipe away any lipstick that went outside your lip line.

As for the hair, curl your hair into long, light waves and brush them all to one side. Secure the hair with bobby pins matching the color of your hair. Remember practice makes perfect and to be patient when trying out new beauty looks.