Fashion Style : Classic, Trendy or Chic

Fashion Style

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Choosing Your Fashion Style!

by EL Gray    March|2017  #Fashion

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Nothing to wear?  Ask yourself what message do I want to send to the world?  Chic, Trendy or Classic!!

El’s Classic black dress with trendy chain
laced heels creates a CHIC look.

I was shopping with a friend recently and realized how much deciding on your personal style really helps when getting dressed.  My friend is more fashion forward and chose labels & current looks that she recognized - making her trendy, while I chose by cuts, colors & fabrics that complimented my body type yet had an extraordinary touch about them - marking me chic.  Both of us chose a few classic pieces that could mingle in with our other choices and would stay in style through many seasons, like a denim jacket or khaki skirt.

Now more than ever we have so much room to wear whatever we choose without the fashion police giving us a ticket. But when your staring at a full closet, being able to wear anything does not help you to make a choice.  But choosing what message you want to send to the world through your clothes can help you narrow down your closet and make great fashion choices. 

30 pounds ago my message was to just hide from the world so baggy shirts and stretch pants were my daily choice. But now that I have found my waist and have decided to try and be fashionable, I want to send a message that I am “chic” – What I think is the look of an elegant & fashionable women’s boutique owner and/or a mimic of chic celebrities. Not sure what your personal style is. Think of your favorite celebrities and what looks they are often captured in & check out my "3 Fashion Styles: What R You" quick tips found below.

3 Fashion Styles: What R YOU

1.      Classic- looks that transcend time and trends that can be worn in most situations. Crisp white  J. Crew tailored shirt and black belted GAP khakis w/ flats or 1" pump.  People: Michelle Obama, Kate Winslet, Natalie Portman, Audrey Hepburn.

2.      Trendy- modern & mainstream looks, keeping up with the latest labels and current fashion trends. Rhinestone cold shoulder top with slashed denim Lucky brand jeans and over the knee boots. People: Kardashian’s, Solange Knowles. J. Lo

3.      Chic - elegant and stylishly fashionable looks, mixing classic and trendy in a way that flatters them personally. Crisp tailored shirt over a solid color shell top with khaki cargo pants rolled up to mid calf worn with Vera Wang Pumps. People: Oprah, Lala Anthoney, Posh

#fashion #style #younger #wardrobe #clothes #chic  #trendy  #classic #obama #Posh #solange #oprah #kardashian

Perfect Foundation

Perfect Foundation

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You have Pretty Skin!

by EL Gray    Feb|2017  #BEAUTY

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You have pretty skin, what do you use?  I am tempted to say nothing- I woke up like this!!

But the real response would be more like “everything”!  Great skin starts with a great cleaning, moisturizing & maintenance routine.  Then of course there is primer, color corrector, concealer & the so important FOUNDATION.  Since that is way too much to report on, (or wear daily for me) I usually mention my foundation and that I apply it with a brush & a beauty blender, which is what gives me that all over even color that makes my skin look pretty. Even on days like today when my sinuses are acting up.

Using a brush and starting in the center of your face and brushing outward gives me an even look.  I dab the foundation on cheeks, forhead and chin then work my way out, so that the areas around my hairline get less product and the inner part of my face which is a little lighter gets more.  I then lightly dab the foundation with a slightly (very lightly), damp beauty blender. This step evens everything out. An extra step to airbrushed looking skin is dusting on a lil translucent powder.  I use a mineral powder the same color as my foundation or a yellow tinted powder and a light hand. This not only makes you look flawless, the powder also sets the foundation so it last longer.

3 Foundations I am GAGA over

1.      Revlon Photo Ready Airbrush Makeup-  It goes on sheer but gives good coverage, I apply with the beauty blender only, skipping the brush. It is Sold in every drugstore.

2.      Mary Kay Time Wise Foundation – med-heavy coverage.  I use two colors 1 my shade and then contour with a color 2-3 shades darker.  MK makes my skin look flawless.  You have to find a rep to buy it from. I’m wearing Mary Kay in this picture. (inbox me and I will give u my girl)

3.      Loreal True Match Foundation – light liquid foundation that makes your skin look even.  It comes in tons of colors and is usually under $10.00 at most drugstores.

#beauty #skin #skincare #younger #makeup

#Revlon #Marykay #Loreal #beautyblender #prettyskin

#wrinklefree #foundation #truematch