SHORTIES

 When it's July and the sun takes a break from hibernation and comes out to play....you better come out looking like it's been summer all day everyday!! It's a rare opportunity......RUN WITH IT!
       Shorts …Hot-pants, Booty shorts, Short shorts, these beauties come in  many styles, fabrics, prints and colors. Shorts just might be one of the most popular must-haves in every woman’s wardrobe. They give you the same cool, breezy feeling as a skirt, only with them on you can sit any way you want and not panic about having a peek-a-boo moment. Those who love to dress in casual, yet sexy and flattering outfits will definitely have these versatile pieces in more than one design. 

     Shorts have been around for more than half a century now, gracing the behinds of countless women since.The trick is to flatter your shape and size, balance the top with accessories up or down accordingly, and strut it!!!!!

   Actually shorts follow the same principle as skirts – it’s all about the silhouette.As for the pairing top, a good rule to keep in mind is, it's all about balance. If your shorts are loose and baggy wear a tighter top. If your shorts are shorter and tighter, loosen up on top.

 Anchor your look with accessories like a long-chain pendant, sandals, over-sized sunglasses,hats or a block-color bag to add some ‘pop’.

   All in all, no matter what body shape you have, every woman definitely can be flattering in shorts as long as you know what types of shorts look best on your silhouette. 

     Put some accessories, wear flattering footwear, and comfortable tops to disguise any 'work in progress' area you might want to hide.

     But above all, no matter what ‘problem’ you have with your body, self-confidence and your personality are and always will be the number one rule in fashion. It’s important to remember that there is no perfect body type and each shape can be fabulously styled!!! Case and Point..... look at us with our thick thighs & shorts!

                                                      Till next time, StyleBuds over&out!
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SHEER MAGIC

      Aloha beautiful buds.
   On today's episode of StyleBuds, we try our luck with the sheer trend that is clearly here to stay. I bet you've all realised that the days of  sheer tops being reserved for parties and evening wear are long gone.  Today’s sheer blouse tops are appropriate for everything ...from casual wear to the office .   The broad range of options includes everything from classic chiffon, to lightweight cotton and even lace.  The beauty of a sheer blouse is that it can be a classic or even a conservative cut, but the sheerness adds a more feminine design element.
   One of the most obvious ways to style a sheer top is to go with the classic white or ivory version layered over something lacy, for a sexy peekaboo effect.  This look is extremely versatile and can be paired with everything from tailored pants, to a skinny pencil skirt, to casual denim. If  you're a bit of a dare devil you can even go ahead and layer it over a coloured bra for an extra pop of colour. 
      Believe it or not we bought these two tops together on one of our shopping escapeds from the same place. Good thing we went shopping that day. Kim spotted hers first and to be completely honest...I was a little jealous that it wasn't mine then the style gods blessed me with my little number.
      We paired them quite differently just to show how diverse you can be when trying out this look. Cindy chose a mini pencil skirt and went for a quirky chic effect and Kim went with a pair of rugged pants( which FYI she made HERSELF!).

 

  There you have it folks....our guide to sheer magic!

                                          Till next time StyleBuds over&out
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