Wanna Be Taller?

I have height issues and am always looking for a way to grow and figure there are a few others out there who are as vertically challenged as me.  So besides the obvious investment in some fabulous Minolos here are a few tips on how to make us shorties out there appear taller.  

1. Sit up straight. Duh. And stand up straight. Even if you're not short, please don't be slouchy. Nothing says Eeyore like a pair of slunky shoulders. If you are on the shorter side, sitting and standing with good posture will definitely keep your stature up there. 

2. Avoid big wide belts. These split you up and make you appear shorter. 

3. Wear monochromatic colors top to bottom. This helps the eye move up and down giving you the length you want. If you break up your outfit with contrasting colors the eye jumps from break line to break line and makes you appear shorter. Uh-huh, sure does. 

4. Vertical lines.  Not only do they slenderize you, but again, they help the eye move up and down, giving you a lengthier appearance. 

5. Say no to baggy clothes.  I know this is hard for some of the men who love their 90's style skater jeans. Say bye-bye to baggies. Doesn't mean you have wear your wife's matchstick jeans but slenderer is better-and taller.

6. Wear cuff-less pants. The lines from the cuffs cut your legs at the ankle and take that length away. 

7. Match your shoe color to the color of your pants-this makes your legs look longer.  Matching your belt color to the color of your shirt lengthens your torso. 

Hurray! Now you don't have to get that awful bone lengthening surgery. This is way cheaper and practically painless, except for that sitting up sraight thing...gee-whiz. 

Oh So Pretty

Today I snuck away from the kids for a couple hours and headed to a nearby spa to get my waxes and nails done. I always leave the spa telling myself that I need to make this part of my routine because it really does make you feel pretty.  Sometimes us girls need to remember that it's okay to pamper ourselves, even if it's not for a special occasion, in fact, that may be the time when it's needed most. Just a little pick me up from our usual day to day stuff. 

And remember, even those little things at the ends of our fingers and toes tell people about you. If they've been neglected for far too long it won't go unnoticed (unless it's the winter and they're hiding in boots).  

So my advice for the day is remember to take care of all those little hairs, wherever they might grow! And your nails. It will make you feel better and show others that you take care of yourself. 

For the Men in Our Lives

P.S. This is not just for the ladies. Although I know that my readers will mainly be women, I also like to include the men. I believe that a well-dressed man can be one of your most valuable accessories. So help a brother out. Sometimes they just need a little guidance. 

First things first

Good evening world and welcome to my style blog. 

 For as long as I can remember, I have always been preoccupied with clothing and how to wear it. I may not have had all the clothes I wanted, but I sure dreamed about them when I went to bed each night.  And today, I am still preoccupied with what people are wearing and if it is making them look good.  If it's not, it is all I can do to not say something. If you're sitting across from me on the subway you can be sure I've mentally made you over and you now could get a job. I can't help myself when it comes to fixing the things that are holding people back in terms of looking their best.  Which is why I am in the business of image consulting. This is my blog to share with my readers, whomever they may be, the secrets of looking good. 

Here's to looking simply smASHing! 

Enjoy.