Showing posts with label fashion tips. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion tips. Show all posts

Wednesday, January 29, 2014

#CrysTips: My Top 5 Personal Style Tips

 
 
"Styling and helping women is my absolute passion in this life
What motivates me to do it is seeing the smile on the client's face when they see the final results. It gives me great joy knowing that I am able to be a solution to the fashion needs of others."
-Crys Quote
 
Sunday, I had the pleasure of working with MUA,
Urban Glam Gyrl
and Nail Artist,
Lipstick Mixtapes,
for the Glam Lounge of the Beauty-N-Black Expo.
 
It was an incredible feeling, being able to push "Crys The Fabulous Watson" or the abbreviated "CTFW", when it was just a blog that was created to be a creative outlet for me and a distraction to help me get over an ex-boyfriend almost 2 years ago (ha!)!
 
I gave personal styling tips, promoted my affordable personal style consulting services, and was able to network with fashion boutiques, women's non-profits, and pampering services.
This event was totally up my alley because it was all about encouraging women to be their incredible selves, all around, from the inside and out!

I think that people fail to realize that displaying your fabulous personal style makes a huge impact on yourself and the others around you. When you look amazing, you feel amazing which makes others want to be in your amazing presence!

This inspired me to give my Top 5 Tips on how to always stay on top of your
Personal Style game!
 
 
 
1) Know your shape!
Once you find out your shape, get to work on knowing what will flatter your figure and will make you look like SpongeBob Square Pants. Knowing your shape will also make it easier for you to filter the latest trends and make them your own. You always want to look nice and trim!
 
2) Try Something New!
The trick to evolving your personal style is snagging a "wild card" piece with you when you're out shopping. What's the worst that could happen?
Heads: You look fabulous and you've now upgraded your style game.
Tails: It looks awful and now you know what pattern/style/color to stay away from.
It's a win win situation!
 
3) Stop Wearing Grey!
Can you ever think of a time when you've heard someone say that grey was their favorite color? ...and if they did tell you that it was their favorite color, didn't you kind of feel bad for them and offer to buy them a pink sugar cookie?
Exactly! Grey has to be one of the most unfabulous colors in the crayon box!
Never have I seen this color truly compliment a person's skin tone or brighten up a person's mood. Opt for black, white, or colors; whether it be for work wear or off duty.
#CrysTip:
Get out of the "Grey Area" in your relationships, career, and love life!
You're welcome.
 
4) Behind Every Fabulous Girl is a Fabulous Tailor
I have stated this many times on numerous posts!
I am a firm believer in tailors and I am a huge fan in the work that they do for me, from hemming my vests from a thrift shop trip to replacing dull buttons on a classic coat.
It's the easiest way to get that Tom Ford fit on a Target budget!
Looking tailored screams quality, I'm important, and "Oh, I valeted my car" lol!
#CrysTip:
Look to yelp for the best tailor in your area and befriend them stat!
 
5) Always Keep an Emergency Wardrobe Kit on Hand
What's awesome about being a wardrobe stylist is always having my awesome styling kit with me.
Now I know the average woman may not need to keep a steamer in their car, but they most definitely need to keep double-stick tape, safety pins, makeup sponges(awesome for getting rid of deodorant marks!), a lint roller, wet wipes, and a Tide To-Go eraser!
These little God-Sends are must-haves for every fabulous girl on the go.
Keep them in your purse or in your car
#CrysTip:
I'm a huge fan of the Minimergency Kit! They fit into almost every purse and they even have them for men for only $16!






Friday, November 8, 2013

Menswear Obsession: How to Tie a Tie and Bowtie


But 1st! 
I want to share with you the 5 Reasons to wear a Tie!
(I found this off of a Men's Style blog and I couldn't agree more!)

1) Ties can be worn with blue jeans. When we think of ties, we automatically think suits. Not exactly so – you can wear them with casual outfits as well (think jeans and polo shirts)! 

2)If you want to impress a girl or just wear something different, you don’t have to spend big bucks on plenty of clothes. Wear the same ones and add a tie. You will look taller. 

3) Vertical stripes on a shirt give the impression that the person is taller than he or she actually is. Ties achieve the same effect. Trust me, the effect is as real as it can be! 

4)You’ll look classy. Even if you go for slim ties, you’re still inclining the balance towards casual for your outfit. It’s one thing to wear a big sliver chain around your neck and it’s completely different to wear a tie. You have plenty to choose from. Generally, when matching outfits it’s hard to play with colors and patterns. You risk looking ridiculous. When it comes to ties, however, you can choose from the plethora of patterns: uni (without any patterns), with stripes even with animals silhouettes (I’ve seen one of those they look awesome!)

5) The tie can be the one colored element in an otherwise dark outfit. If you’re just starting changing your wardrobe, you may have a lot of black, white and gray clothes in your closet. if they fit you you can just add a colored uni tie to make things interesting (for instance, if you have a gray V-neck and a white shirt you can get a nice orange tie. 

Below are a visual and 2 of my FAV&FAB vids that will teach you the most simplest ways to tie a Tie and a Bowtie!

Grab you roommates Tie and get started!






Tuesday, November 5, 2013

Menswear Obsession Week: How to buy the Perfect Suit

             

FELLAS....
Are you tired of seeing this post on instagram?
You have aspirations of "Suiting Up", but they're just aspirations because, you have no idea where to start when it comes to purchasing the perfect suit?
(We'll touch on the video games and the wining and dinning later)

Well there's no time like the present my future debonair gentlemen
I like to think of myself as a GQ Certified Suit Connoisseur and I must say that nothing makes me swoon more (besides 90's nickelodeon cartoons and a glass of red wine lol) 
than seeing a guy in a sleek suit that looks as if it was bespoken.
Not everyone can afford the luxury of a bespoken suit, but as I always say, you can 
(say it with me Fellas)
 "LOOK like a million bucks without SPENDING a million bucks! 
Below are a few of my FAV&FAB videos that will tell you how to purchase the perfect suit for you by finding the suit style that fits you best, wearing your proper size, and utilizing your local tailor shops.

We're gonna kick things with "The Perfect Modern Suit for the Modern Man" (click to enlarge) visual!
These 15 minutes will change your life!
We'll show those girls on instagram!





                           


        

        


Tuesday, October 8, 2013

FALL FAB: UGG's Are NEVER The Answer!



Fall is here ladies and gentlemen and I am super silver-glittered about it!
Pumpkin mistos, Bordeaux nail polish, knee-high boots, holiday parties; nothing excites me more
(besides Law & Order SVU marathons and all white ensembles!)
...Unfortunately, there are the cons of the California fall season...
NEVER have I loathed anything more (besides the word "twerk" and hot pockets) than our generation's ultimate downfall, 
UGGs!
UGGs are equivalent to:
  • a man asking you to split the bill on the 1st date
  • Miley Cyrus
  • Forever 21's return policy
  • touching a Black Woman's hair
It's downright DISRESPECTFUL!


You're basically admitting that life has beat you down, revealed your insecurities, and only left you $155 to display your defeat when stepping out of the house!

UGG wearing offenders have stated that it is the "comfort" that attracts them to the paper bags with soles, but how can anyone feel comfortable knowing that the Devil wins every time that they put on those 1993 suede love seatsthey call 
UGGs

Let 2013 be the year that you reclaim your dignity!
Repent your Fashion faux-pas sins and forgive yourself with these comfy, yet FABulous Boots!
Below are a few of my FAV & FAB Boots that will help you weather the storm comfortably in Eye-Pleasing STYLE!


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"It is said, that every time a Woman throws a pair of UGGs in the trash, an Angel gets its Wings..."
-CTFW