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Hi there, I am Ms Shabazz... I thought I would take this time to tell you a bit about me and what I bring to SL Reports.net
I started working for the SL Reports.net so I could help and write about fashion and beauty. I have worked for a few modelling places in second life, also I own a beauty salon in real life. Every week I will answer your fashion and beauty questions, alongside give you my very best TOP 5 fashion tips of the week. So if you wish to have you fashion dreams come true then please feel free to send me a notecard with all your questions and I will do my best to answer all of them in my column thank you. Ms Shabazz’s TOP 5 Fashion Tips – Week #1. 1. Colors and skin tone:
The simplest rule of thumb is to choose colors that 1) de-emphasize the undertone in your skin, 2) contrast your hair colour or 3) compliment your eyes. The two most common undertones of skin are pink and yellow. Colours with blue undertones are generally the most flattering because they can equally neutralize pink or yellow in the skin. If you have lots of pink undertone in your skin, stay away from pale or mid-tone pinks and tomato reds. They only increase the appearance of pink in your skin. If you have lots of yellow undertone in your skin, stay away from taupes, beiges or browns that match your skin colour too closely. Don't be afraid to experiment with colour. And don't buy into that '80s notion that you are a “winter” or a “summer.” You could be a fruit cocktail.
2. Bust and short legs :
Conversely, when you have short legs and a longer torso, try petite sizes to find a rise that fits correctly. You don't have to be less than 5'4" (technically a petite) for this to work. Many women with longer torsos and shorter legs fit better in petites. You can always have the hem taken down to get the proper length in the leg. When you have a larger chest, always wear a supportive bra and make sure button-front shirts and jackets fit across the chest. They can be altered to fit the shoulder and the arm. The common misconception is that jackets and shirts that fit the shoulder will always fit the chest. Not so! Fit the largest part of you first, and then everything else can be altered. For extra security, have small snaps put in between the buttons so they don't pull. 3. Gold Jewellery: Lily Allen and Sienna Miller are rarely seen without a gold necklace, now it's your turn! Don't stack it up though - keep it understated, ONE necklace is enough. 4. Shoes & Pants Color Guilds:
Pant/suit colour Shoe colour
Black black, tan or camel (a more risqué choice), oxblood Gray black, oxblood, camel Brown any shade of brown, black, camel Navy Navy
Earth tones any shade of brown, camel, black 5. Tush:
Just like trainers who say you can't “spot” train, you can't “spot” style either. If you've got a larger derriere, you still need to consider the way you dress your whole frame in order to make your “assets” look their best. Start with a great trouser that fits the largest part of you first. Make sure to find a leg that falls straight down from that widest part. But consider your top half in this equation. Look for a top that highlights a small waistline. Look for a blouse that sits at the top of the hip. Look for a top with a seam or sash that sits higher than your natural waistline, toward the top of the ribcage. A V-neck will also draw the eye upward. Finally, look for a flutter sleeve to emphasize the shoulder, which will help to balance the body proportion between your top and your hip, bottom and thigh. A broader shoulder also makes a waist look even smaller! If pockets emphasize your behind more than you would like, have them cut out and sewn down to create a smoother, sleeker silhouette. Thank you all for reading my weekly column, hope you got some ideas from my tips of the week. If you have any questions please free to drop me a notecard and I will gladly answer all your fashion questions in next column. Thanks again, ciao for now. -- Ms Shabazz
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