Fashion

Women’s Hoodies

A “hoodie” is a sweatshirt with a hood. The hood is the most distinctive characteristic besides its frontal pocket, drawstring (adjusts the opening of hood), and zipper closure. This garment became popular in the 70’s during the start of the hip hop culture. It became even more widely recognized in the 90’s when a champion boxerwas wearing this garment during the iconic blockbuster hit “Rocky”. This piece of clothing has been a wardrobe staple for all kinds of people, whether we’rewearing tennis shoes or heels. No matter our age or gender, we all deserve to get comfy in a good hoodie. But how can a woman dress up a hoodie without looking like a teenybopper? See below for some tips on how to make a hoodie fashionable:

Boots

All boots were made for walking…

If you take a good look into my shoe collection, you’ll find endless pairs of boots. A woman can never have enough shoes… inside my shoe closet (yes, I turned a linen closet into my shoe sanctuary!) you will find different versions of the “boot”. Some of my “boot-y treasures” are my gray ultra-suede ankle boots, black equestrian and patent leather boots, faux-croc wedge knee highs, and motorcycle studded to the festive star spangled western boot (which have been in the back of my closet for quite some time now: yee-haw!)

The most popular women’s boots include the Western, Ankle, Equestrian, Flat, and Knee Highs. There are variations of these styles in different materials, heel length and colors.

Women’s Jackets

Women’s jackets are found in many different styles and can help flatter your figure. After reading a Lucky Shopping Manual by Kim France and Andrea Linett, there were a few jacket tips I was able to find. There are blazers, which can help fill out sloped shoulders. Double pocketed or western styles can help enhance small bust area

and make shoulders look more narrow. Wrap around jackets accommodate busty figures and help shape a straight/athletic body frame. Lastly, a bomber jacket helps create a waist and shorten a long torso.

My personal choice of jackets this season are leather and faux fur jackets. I will be layering my outfit this weekend with a cropped leather jacket and faux fur bomber jacket. When wearing a leather or faux fur jacket, I feel like it is so versatile, and it can add a statement look to any wardrobe. Layered over denim, dresses, or leggings, these types of jackets are bold pieces that add character and style to a plain outfit.

Animal Print Dresses

I’m getting ready for a much deserved weekend getaway…I’ll be going to Sin City: Las Vegas for a good friend’s birthday celebration. It is inevitable that I will pack something with animal print. I know… animal print is everywhere, but this print has been my fav. before it hit the masses. Since Betsey Johnson circa 80’s styles, I have made animal print a part of my lifestyle. Whether it is on my clothes, on my area rugs, or on my cell phone case, animal print keeps me comfortable in my own skin.

Fergie wears a multicolored dress with big prints. The dress itself is edgy and provides a more youthful look. The print is larger in size, showing she wants to stand out from the rest of the crowd (most of us can’t pull off a large print without looking like a piece of upholstery). Since the print is magnified, she styles her dress with a blazer to show she is a mature professional. Also, the blazer adds more dimension to her figure creating more focus on her curves, rather than the dress.

Paris Hilton wears her traditional animal print in a refreshing color combo. The dress silhouette is a classic wrap dress with collar and feminine neckline; which makes her look like she wants to be taken more seriously (yeaah right!!). Although the dress is a more sophisticated cut, the print makes it look more modern and chic. This is a flattering cut for all body types, whether you are petite or curvy.

Kim Kardashian wears a more abstract version of the animal print. The print layout elongates the figure and gives it a contemporary look. Her party dress has 3/4 sleeves and is fitted at the waist. This body style is flattering for those that want to hide heavy arms or to balance bottom heavy figures.