Archive for April, 2007

Accessorizing is everything

April 30, 2007 at 10:54 pm · Filed under European Fashion, European Style, Fashion & Style, Fashion Accessory Tips, Women's Style

We’re moving along the discovery path by looking at Secret No. 3 again, which is: 

Accessorizing is everything.

You can create any number of unique outfits simply by using a variety of accessories. Add a colorful necklace to draw attention to your neckline.  Wear a brooch to add interest in a unique and unusual place.  Pull a long necklace through your belt loops to serve as a belt. Tie your hair back into a chic ponytail and let gorgeous earrings bring attention to your face.  Add a unique bracelet to show off your delicate wrists. Throw a classic handbag over your shoulder to emphasize a slim waistline.  You can customize any look with fashion accessories.

I once read somewhere:  Be wise – accessorize.  I totally agree!  Why do I love accessorizing so much?  Accessories can take your personal style up another notch and create a whole new look out of the same piece of clothing.  You can stick with a few key pieces in your wardrobe and then create look after look with different accessories.  Accessories also have the power to bring attention to your strong points via colors, shapes and unique designs.  They help you individualize your own personal style. 

Some thing to keep in mind when accessorizing:

1.      It’s okay to mix silver and gold.

2.      Focus on one key accessory, such as a necklace or handbag, and keep the other accessories light.

3.      Stay within a certain color family when accessorizing.

4.      Your handbag color and shoe color can be different colors.

5.      Most importantly – keep it simple, chic and feminine.  The emphasis should still remain on you!

As with clothing, I recommend that you invest in some quality fashion jewelry pieces.  Also, make sure that they are unique and represent your individuality.  Our goal is to let you shine your beauty!

So, don’t forget:  be wise and accessorize.

Stylishly yours,

Maria, the MMC Style Maven 

P.S.  For tips on how to take care of your fashion jewelry, please click here.

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Follow the style standard – feminine and classy.

April 23, 2007 at 11:48 pm · Filed under European Fashion, European Style, Fashion & Style, Women's Style

This week’s posting will continue our five-week in-depth discovery of The Top 5 Fashion Secrets of European Women.

 

Let’s continue our journey on the discovery path by looking at Secret No. 2 again, which is: 

Follow the style standard – feminine and classy.

The dress style of European women is very stylish, attractive, classy and feminine.  American women have become accustomed to dress much more plainly, adapting to corporate standards.  When creating your wardrobe, look at purchasing classic pieces that will translate easily through each season. Choose pieces that are both classic in color, shape, and style. Make sure to select feminine pieces to add to your wardrobe, which are made of quality materials.  You want to make sure that the pieces last you beyond one season. Investing a little more money up front will allow you to enjoy quality pieces that will last for years if cared for in the proper manner. 

You will notice a big difference in how your clothes look and make you feel if you follow these principles.  Quality materials drape your figure and flatter your strong points.  Finding your perfect colors can also help bring out tones in your skin tone and add pizzazz to any plain outfit. 

Key to your feminine and classy style is learning to find the perfect shape and style for yourself.  Experiment with skirt, shirt and pant cuts.  If the cut brings undue attention to a certain area – it’s not for you.  Also, make sure you don’t hide behind wider cuts, thinking that you’re hiding flaws.  Embrace your curves and allow the cut and material to flaunt them (but not to the extreme…). 

If you can’t escape the world of drab suits for a business setting, add your own feminine flair by wearing a tasteful camisole underneath, a shimmery blouse or your flattering color shirt. You want to also make sure that the business suit is the perfect cut for you.  Who said that a suit has to be formless and boring?  Plus, you could always wear a skirt instead of pants…

Put the above into practice and create your new wardrobe.  It’s all about femininity – no more hiding behind drab and boring clothes!

Stylishly yours,

Maria, the MMC Style Maven

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Emphasize your assets.

April 16, 2007 at 10:38 pm · Filed under European Fashion, European Style, Fashion & Style, Women's Style

This week we’re kicking off a five-week in-depth discovery of The Top 5 Fashion Secrets of European Women.   

Let’s start off our journey on the discovery path by looking at Secret No. 1 again.  My research into the Top 5 Fashion Secrets of European Women led me to uncover Secret No. 1 as:

Emphasize your assets.

European women are much better at knowing their assets.  Take a good look in the mirror.  Maybe you have beautiful eyes, delicious lips, wonderful cheek bones, gorgeous hair, delicate shoulders, long legs, or a bella figura.  Appreciate your strong points and lose focus of what you think are imperfections.  Then maximize your appearance with clothes, accessories and cosmetics.  Embrace your femininity – wear skirts, high heels, gorgeous dessous that only you know about, and remember that you are a Goddess.  Put your assets on a pedestal. 

The key is to always hold the image of yourself as you would like to be. See your own perfection, as the person you were intended you to be.   Purposefully hold to the ideal of yourself.  How do you get started?  It’s easy as looking in the mirror and jotting down what you like about your features.  Also, don’t hesitate to ask your partner or friends about what features stand out for them or if they have a favorite outfit you wear.  One caveat with both approaches though – please leave off any dislikes from that list and make sure you approach people who are positive and uplifting.  The purpose is to find your perfections, not your imperfections!    Also, focus on embracing and maximizing one feature at a time.  It’s very easy to get overwhelmed if you try everything at once.  You want to start on a discovery path, not climb up rocks to get to the top of the pedestal.  Here’s the most important part – don’t forget to have lots of play and fun with discovering your strong suits.  Keeping this in mind, you will be able to minimize the effects of insecurities and concerns about style mismatches.  Another wonderful bonus is that you’ll radiate and glow, erasing the results of age, stress and environment.  So, what are you waiting for?  There isn’t any better time than now to get started! Stylishly yours,

Maria, the MMC Style Maven

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The Secret to Blending Spring 2007 Trends Into Your Personal Style!

April 9, 2007 at 10:56 pm · Filed under Fashion & Style

Spring 2007 is upon us with some wonderful trends!  Feminine, bold and chic is the name of the game this season.  MMC Style would like to share some of its favorites with you to help you adorn your unique essence. 

Clothing Trend:  Bold Colors.  There’s a bold rush on saturated shades that stand alone. Fashion Accessory Trend:  Add a bold colored accessory a monochrome outfit. Try sculpted resins in smooth but bold designs.

Clothing Trend:  Light Layers.  Tulle and chiffon make a divine topper for a tailored base.  Fashion Accessory Trend: Layered necklaces can be the thing that adds more spirit to your outfit.

Clothing Trend:  Black & White.  Eye-popping prints go high-contrast.   Fashion Accessory Trend:  Select a chunkier piece of jewelry to emphasize the contrast colors.

Clothing Trend:  Sporty.  Outfits expressing your commitment to fitness without the sweat. Fashion Accessory Trend:  Throw a laid-back classy hobo, over your shoulder to show off your strong shoulders.  There will be plenty of room for all of your daily essentials.

Clothing Trend:  Asymmetrical Cuts.  Add an interesting angle to your wardrobe with irregular cuts.   Fashion Accessory Trend:  Let an asymmetrical bangle dangle on your wrist!  Carry a crescent shaped handbag.  Think outside the box!

Clothing Trend:  Metallic.  Reflect the rising mercury with day-to-night metallics.   Fashion Accessory Trend:  Know that only one element of metallics should be integrated within your outfit.  Decide on whether this should be your shoes, wardrobe or one of your accessories.  Brass earrings might be all it takes!

Clothing Trend:  Florals.  Flowers are popping up all over.    Fashion Accessory Trend:  What marks the arrival of Spring?  Flowers!  So, don’t be remiss in adding pizzazz to your wardrobe by not including these bloomers.  A beautiful flower brooch is a great Spring Fling for any top. 

Clothing Trend:  Feminine & Frilly.  Feminine flounces add charm to a workday staple.    Fashion Accessory Trend:  How nice to show off who you really are in the inside by tying an unusual taffeta band necklace around your neck.  Or how about a beautiful candy charm necklace?

Clothing Trend:  Short-Sleeve and Short Dresses.  Bare legs and arms are exhibited in these fresh styles.    Fashion Accessory Trend:  Carry a thin and longer shoulder bag that tucks under the arm flatter or wear a longer necklace.  The emphasis is more on you and your skin versus overly accessorizing.

Clothing Trend:  His Vests.  A menswear staple is resuscitated from the death of the three-piece suit.   Fashion Accessory Trend:  Soften the masculinity.  Wear an ultra feminine choker or a Murano Glass heart necklace to show off your softness and strength. 

Have fun with playing with integrating some of the Spring 2007 fashion trends into your wardrobe. Most importantly though, let it be a time for you to evaluate what positive changes you can integrate into your style.    Stylishly yours,

Maria – The MMC Style Maven

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The Secret to Extreme Attractivness!

April 2, 2007 at 10:56 pm · Filed under Fashion & Style

When you look at someone you’d describe as extremely attractive, is there something specific that you’d say makes them attractive?  I’d venture to guess that the answer is no.  For me, it was often very hard to pinpoint why I considered someone extremely attractive.  Therefore, I decided to delve into it more to satisfy my curiosity about what it takes to be extremely attractive.  I knew one thing for sure, it wasn’t good looks alone.  There was an air, a sense of being, a definite style and a certain feature.  Most importantly, I realized that the person felt extremely attractive and also knew that she was.  So, how did she get that way?  I discovered that it’s actually all quite simple!  She just applied the following formula: Extreme Attractiveness = (1) Mastery of Outer Beauty + (2) Devotion to Inner Beauty  I bet you’re wondering if it could be that simple or what makes up both components equating to extreme attractiveness.  Let’s then look at both. Our first focus is on the element of Mastery of Outer Beauty.  Here’s what I believe it takes to achieve this:

  1. Develop a unique personal style.
  2. Apply a daily skin care regime.
  3. Incorporate a healthy nutrition plan into your life.
  4. Integrate a fun exercise plan into your schedule.
  5. Perform a daily act of random kindness toward another person.
  6. Commit to a daily practice of prayer and meditation.

Now, let’s look at what I mean by Devotion to Inner Beauty.  How do you accomplish this? 

  1. Develop a strong and healthy self-confidence.
  2. Apply self-respect in all your actions.
  3. Let your day be run by a smile and laughter.
  4. Think constructive thoughts.
  5. Forget the past and let go of any resentments toward yourself or others.
  6. Connect to a Higher Power.

Apply the above formula, follow the steps under each component and be amazed!  You, too, will be extremely attractive!  Don’t forget to be kind and patient with yourself applying the secret.  It truly works if you work it consistently! Stylishly yours, Maria – The MMC Style Maven 

P.S.  A gift, such as this formula, is meant to be shared with other women.  So, pass this on immediately!

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