Fashion 2012 - Do's And Don'ts - Are You A Fashion Criminal?

So, it's time to break out that "little black dress, and yes- wear it to another wedding. Tell me, who's going to stop you from wearing white, all year round ?

This old fashion rule just begs to be broken, and it has for years.
Need Proof? Check out my fashion lens - Winter White Fashions... I think you will find yourself breaking the winter white rule pretty quickly, and without regret...

Break it!
Yes you read right, suede can be worn in warmer months. However, it is wise, and fashionable to wear lighter colored suede in the summer. And you can find some wonderful suede shoes, and handbags in the store in light neutral color's , also in soft pastels, and nude shades. There absolutely yummy. So add some much needed texture to your summer outfits, just by adding a bit of suede...

If you're on a budget, choose to purchase nude shades, these neutral shades will take you into fall and winter. Why not shop smart.

Break it!
Match style, not color. When breaking this law of fashion keep a few things in mind... Do make sure a bit of color is in both shoe, and handbag, this pulls the mixing of shoe and handbag into a pulled together look.

You don't have to match leather to leather either. For instance, you can wear a straw sandal with a great leather or even canvas tote - even suede will work. Play with your materials, mix it up a bit, you will be surprised at the great looks you can create. A look that is yours alone.

How did you do on the quiz? Did you notice that two of the handbags complimented several style, and color of shoe?

Fashion Money Saving Tip - When mixing and matching shoes and handbags, try to purchase handbags that will compliment pairs of shoes that you might already own. By doing this you will look trendy and chic, yet not break the budget.

Break It!
Layer your metals, layer necklaces, and bracelets. Even add glitz to the mix, you will love the look - I promise...

The latest trend in jewelry it's funky, chunky, and looks like it came from a pirates hidden loot . When searching for such adornments, focus on a mix of chains, pearls, charms, and also anything from the sea... that underwater influences are big . The chunkier, the better. Since it's a statement piece, pair it with a simple little black dress.

"Opps I Did It Again"

Fashion Mistakes - Plus Some Good Alternative Solutions

At one time or another we all make fashion mistakes , however, it's never to late to turn your fashion flops, into fashion forward chic outfits. Just below I have listed some great solutions to some of the worst fashion catastrophes. Fashion catastrophes that you might not even realize you are committing.

Let's start with the popular oversized tunic top. From the smallest figure to plus-sized ladies, oversized tunic tops tend to leave a lot to the imagination... Be careful when buying a tunic top...

Need a Fix? Try an empire waist top, this style can go a long way to accentuate your assets, yet remain comfortable. Another solution - cinch in your tunic at the waist with a great belt . You may be pleasantly surprised, by cinching the waist line you will look shapely, and still cover parts, that you prefer to keep covered.

To start - there are a few blessed women who can pull off the huge legged pant with successes. The rest of us are left behind, looking shorter, heavier, and shapeless.

Solution: To pull off the look of a wide-leg pant, try a better-fitting pair of pants with a 'Boot' cut. The 'Boot' cut pant is a bit wider at the bottom, but do not carry all the extra fabric at the legs, a boot cut has a straighter look, and tends to give a slimming look to most figures.

Leggings are comfortable, and can be worn with lots of different types of tops, but the tight design of a legging leaves little to the imagination... Leggings can actually exaggerate cellulite ripples, and just about any other flaw that one might want to hide. Oh and let us not forget they frequently make ones behind appear twice as wide?

Want a fast fix: Leggings are wonderful looking with shirts that are long enough to hide potential problem areas. Well fitting Tunics or long cardigans are a good choice to sport with a legging, both of which cover the backside.

Plunging necklines have been around for a long time, and aren't going anywhere soon.... Sometimes the plunging neckline can be cut too low for comfort. An accidental slip is all you need to find yourself exposed to all in eye - shot....

So sexy - Don't throw out your tantalizing sexy top's just add a perfectly-matching camisole to the mix, and your good to go. Its fun to be sexy, but keep it real... without revealing too much skin

Seriously, scarves' that are twice the size of your body just won't do, NOT cute - not cute at all.

Try this instead: Want your neckline noticed? Add a wonderful piece of jewelry instead of a scruffy wrinkled scarf. The ethnic scarf fad is so on its way out.... Not to say that a scarves will ever be out, the wonderful smaller more traditional scarf's are her to stay. Furthermore, look wonderful when worn in a more traditional way.

Many women think the long flowing maxi dresses are a perfect solution to the too short revealing mini dresses. Unfortunately, in reality, the shape and length of most maxi dresses 'just aren't flattering to many women's figure, and tend to hide more positives, than conceal one's negatives.

Fast fix:If you have a figure that just is not made for a Maxi dress. Opt for an in-between length with a dress that stops somewhere between your knee and your calf. I think you will be pleased with how this length will flatter your shape. The empire waist dress is also a good choice, and is very slimming to most figures.

Disco is long dead, so let's let it "rest in peace"! The sequins in your wardrobe must be weeded out, and put to rest. It's time to do away with your disco-wear.

Love sparkle, actually need it? A few embellishments here and there are always acceptable, but try to stick to more subdued looks, colors, and fabrics with just a bit of sparkle. A wonderful cardigan set with some small seed pearls. A fabric with a bit of sparkle such as the blazer in the photo can add a whisper to your look. Choose a soft fabric with, such as satin.

The fashion's that "shout" are not the trend - so get rid of the flash...

"Ooh la' la!" those who dared to wear berets this year probably will hear faint snickers and giggles as they pass by.... A true Frenchman, and the very young may be able to carry off this look well , but they can get away with a lot more due to their young age.

Want an alternative: You can't go wrong with the beanie hat with the small rim. If fashion is your main reason for wearing a hat, consider a beanie with a bill , they make a great statement, and look good on most shaped heads.