These days the fashion world seems to be embracing girls with curves—otherwise known as real women!—and the options for flaunting your shape— in a stylish, flattering way, of course — have never been better. Celebrity style expert and body-shape guru Jacqui Stafford runs down her tips for enhancing an hourglass look and creating the illusion of one! It’s amazing how much of a difference a few small adjustments can make. Here are five dressing tips that will dramatically improve your look:
Don’t hide! Emphasize
The worst thing you can do is wear big, baggy, shapeless clothing which, as Jacqui says, will only make you look “big, baggy, and shapeless!” That doesn’t mean wear everything skin-tight. Somewhere in the middle is the ideal. Go for cuts that show off your shape in flattering ways.
Pay attention to proportion
Cuts that broaden the width of the shoulders—say, a structured shirt or a blazer— create the illusion of a tiny waist.
Highlight your waistline
Creating a visual break at your natural waist—your narrowest point—is another way to emphasize a curvy figure. Pairing a solid top that you can tuck into a flared skirt helps create an hourglass effect.
Belts are key
Again, this is all about defining your waistline. Belts are simply another great tool. You don’t want a skinny belt or one that’s too thick. Look for a midwidth option.
Find a bra that fits
This one sounds obvious but it’s amazing how many of us walk around wearing a bra that doesn’t fit. A bra that’s supportive, shapely, and slimming can be transforming if you’re wearing a one-piece look like a sweater dress. An ill-fitting bra can make you look squat and create dreaded back bulges.
So ladies ,do you have any of your own tips to share?!
Story Credit~ Shine from Yahoo
A fight by fancy French footwear king Christian Louboutin for the exclusive right to put red soles on shoes got kicked out of court Wednesday in a victory for rival Yves Saint Laurent.The legal battle in a New York court pitted two fashion leaders in a bitter contest for what Louboutin said was the soul of its extravagantly expensive shoes — the signature scarlet outsole.In federal court, US District Judge Victor Marrero ruled that Louboutin — even if widely recognized for its trailblazing use of red under the shoe — could not stop competitors like YSL from doing the same thing. To read more about this story, go 
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Seattle, WA – May 7,2011 ~Seattle, WA – May 7,2011 ~Seattle Fashion Week (SFW) is excited to formerly welcome Seattle Children’s Home as the official SFW2011 Non Profit beneficiary. Each year, the SFW team welcomes a Non Profit partner to the events. Heather Teegarden, Seattle Childrens Home Development & Marketing Coordinator says that their mission “ is to offer community based care in a collaborative environment that fosters resiliency so that children may grow up to live fully integrated and meaningful lives.” The Seattle Fashion Week team is excited that their Non Profit beneficiary this year is so active in the local Seattle community. SFW Executive Producer Gabriel Choy, says he “really believes in this new organization”. He continues that the partnership “is for a good cause and I really respect what they are doing in the community.” A portion of all NET Proceeds for 2011 will be donated to Seattle Children’s Home. To read more about Seattle Children’s Home visit their site 
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Mai Couture is giving five lucky POSHGLAM winners the chance to win one product from their Face Papier Collection: 2 in 1 Oil Blotting Bronzing Papier (retail value $20), Blush Papier (retail value $15) Or Rejuvenate Oil Blotting Papier (retail $11).
