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Sorry for the interruption but I have been working hard on the new Bargainista site!! Yes!!! Bargainista's closet is coming!! It's still under construction but we'll launch before the end of the year!!
Imagine getting quality and beautiful fashion items at bargain prices!!! Let Bargainista take the hassle of shopping away from you!!! Check out the website for more updates!!!
The next best thing to workouts and eating right? These figure-flattering style tips. Prepare for compliments!
Match your separates “Lose” five pounds by matching your skirt, stockings and shoes. You’ll seem 10 pounds lighter if they’re all black! Is the one-color thing too tame for your taste? Slip on a pair of bright shoes to shake things up.
Remember the number one secret of slim dressing: proportion
Full, round shapes on top and bottom will make you look…full and round. So always accentuate your smallest part by pairing your more generously cut pieces with a snugger mate. Balance a full skirt with a fitted shirt, a flowy blouse with pencil-thin jeans, a miniskirt with a longer top.
Sport the right jacket Jackets that are hip-length with tailored lines will look sleek; ones that are too baggy or that pull are figure-flattery disasters. Tapered jackets will always whittle your waist.
Choose shapely skirts
The tailored cut of a pencil skirt (we love that it’s not skintight through the hips) makes all bodies look sleek. A-line ones work wonders on anyone whose thighs are a little heavier.
Slip on a long cardigan Waist-length cardigans tend to shorten your body while long, hip-grazing versions make torsos seem long.
Dress up jeans with heels (and tuck in your shirt) Ever wonder why you see this look again and again on celebs, in ads, in magazines? Because, done right, it makes every woman look longer and leaner. Most flattering: straight-leg or boot-cut jeans that sit on your hips (as opposed to at your waist or below your hipbone) and cover your instep when you’re in heels.
Use the right belt Try one with a little nylon stretch that comfortably pulls you in. Wider belts instead of skinny ones will actually make you look smaller.
Look for these flattering pants features: • Flat-front styles. They’re instant minimizers if you’re curvy. Unlike pleats, a flat front creates an unbroken line across your stomach—making you look taller and slimmer.
• A waistband between one and two inches wide. Narrower ones can divide (and draw attention to) a tummy bulge.
• A slight flare. These have long been a top seller for a reason: They make hips look slimmer.
• A smidge of stretch. It helps pants hold on to the clean, sharp fit you bought them for.
Get yourself a shift dress
It’s one dress everyone looks great in. They’re usually constructed with darts at the bust, curve-enhancing seams and a shaped waist—all sveltering features.
Wear red!
In its deeper-hued incarnations, it absorbs light and therefore conceals just as well as darker (but not as exciting) colors. And because it is a color associated with power, your bold confidence in wearing it is ultimately the most figure-flattering trick of all.
Pick your prints wisely Prints aren’t as slimming as solid colors, but you can make them work for you by playing up their camouflaging features. If you’re bigger on the bottom, try pairing a printed A-line dress with a pair of black tights. The golden rule of prints: The smaller the print, the smaller you look.
Take notice of where your top meets your pants Anything that cuts you off at the waist adds pounds. You’ll look slimmer if your top and bottom meet just below the waist.
Keep white in your wardrobe It’s not as slimming as black, but it’s such a nice break from it—and if you keep the look fairly monochromatic, it can actually work nearly as well for you. Proportion is key; a loose white blouse with billowy sleeves begs for slim white jeans, while a ¾-length white coat calls for simple but bold-hued separates.
I am glad to have made it thus far to 2009 with you!! May this new year hold much more blessings and shopping treasures than past years!!!
To kick off the new year, I'll begin by showcasing YOUR sites. So if you have any shopping sites, ebay seller stores or facebook groups that you would like to publicize, please post a comment and I'll update the list accordingly!!!
Buy or Swap: Yes, start the year out with a clean and new inventory!! This facebook group was started by a friend of mine!! She shares the same addiction to shopping as I do. :). Now she's giving everyone a chance to either buy or swap new or gently used items via the group. Here's a description as seen on the facebook group: "The name says it all. Clean out your closet and acquire cute items at the same time. Feel free to upload pics of items you want to part with and who knows, someone in this group may want it. :)".It's easy to participate and begin buying, selling or swapping. All you need is a paypal account, a facebook account, and logistics of the sale. Click HERE to join the group to begin the buying, swapping and selling!!
Lamgift: Showcasing another online store started by a friend of mine!! :) You can buy low cost unique gift items on there. The website is secure and they offer free shipping on various items weekly. Currently have over 300 items on sale. Also, if you are looking for an item not listed, you can contact Lamgift vis e-mail (support@lamgift.com) or call 1 (866) 414 6887. Click HERE to begin shopping!! New Items added Daily, Don't Miss Out!
By Yara: Yara is a very talented female specializing in jewelry making. Her myspace page was given to me by her friend and I am honestly impressed by the pieces on there so far. Her collection ranges from complete sets to separates like earrings and necklaces. Style-wise, she ranges from really dressy pieces to tribal/ethnic pieces. I know most women love chandelier earrings, and yes, she can make those too!! Check out her album showcasing her collection and respective prices HERE. You can also contact her using the respective links on the same page as well!!
My name is Bargainista and this blog was created to showcase bargains I come across each week!!! I’ll post deals from online stores, local stores, departmental stores, and the high-end stores. I sometimes spend my shopping time in electronic stores rather than clothing stores so you'll also come across some posts depicting such. Any reusable coupon codes I find will also be posted here!!
Need or looking for an item to buy? Don't know where to find it or what stores carry it? Ask me! I might be able to track the item down for you!!
Depending on the feedback I get, you might be able to purchase items listed on this blog too!!
Bargainista is NOT responsible for your frustration and unhappiness when you realize that the advertised sales do not exist in your state (applies to in-store sales) or country (applies to in-store and online sales). All advertised in-store sales are those seen in FL stores except otherwise specified.
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