Wednesday, 23 April 2008
The all-new Outfit website!
We now have a brand-spanking new Outfit website. We are very excited about our new look. We hope you enjoy it too!
This will be the last post on this blogspot blog. From now on all our regular Style Tips & Updates will be available at www.outfitme.co.nz
Check there regularly for the latest Style Tips & Updates. We'll also have great offers for special occasions, such as our Mother's Day gift offer.
Thanks for visiting, we hope you enjoy the new site.
Outfitting you with style,
Tanya.
Style Tips for Mums
We are fast approaching that time of year again... the time to say a huge 'thank you' to our Mums. Mother’s Day is coming up on Sunday 11th May, and I've got some great style tips for Mum’s. So, first of all I would like to honour my Mum, Lyn Packer. Thank you for being such a wonderful role model to me. I count you as a friend as well as an amazing mother. You are the most generous person I know. I love you Mum.
Mother’s are wonderful, aren’t they? They are probably the people who are the most constant givers. They just can’t help themselves!
Many of the mother’s I’ve worked with as a Style Consultant have come to me looking and feeling quite exhausted. It’s a tiring job, motherhood, and often, it shows. These mothers have finally realized (or their husbands have realized) that they deserve a bit of pampering, and a bit of time & money spent on themselves.
Every Mother deserves to feel good about herself. Every mother deserves to wake up in the morning, and be happy with what she sees in the mirror. I firmly believe that when you look good, you feel a lot better about yourself. Looking your best has such a positive effect on your self-esteem and confidence. I’m not talking about size here. You don’t need to be a size 10 to look great. I’m talking about making the most of what you’ve got.
I also think that children pick up on this. If their mum is very self conscious about her body, and her self-esteem is low, then I think it’s probable that the children may also find it difficult to love themselves fully, in spite of society’s pressures. However, if their mum looks great and feels great about herself, the children are more likely to learn that they are beautiful, no matter how they look.
Top Style Tips for Mums
- Accessorize! When you’re in a rush, it’s tempting to just throw on the first clean things you find, and off you go. This often ends up being jeans & a t-shirt, which can tend to be a bit boring. An easy option to make a plain outfit look much more interesting is to put on some accessories. This could be as easy as chucking on a necklace with your t-shirt, or a pair of earrings or a belt. These small things make such a big difference, and are really easy and quick to do.
- Invest in stylish comfortable shoes. Shoes can make or break an outfit. You can see someone in jeans and a top with sneakers, as opposed to the same jeans and top with a stylish flat shoe (maybe like a ballet flat), and the effect is huge. You can dress up casual outfits quickly and easily, just by changing your shoes.
- Outlaw baggy clothing! I often see young mums wearing baggy shapeless clothing, thinking that it will hide the mummy tummy. Unfortunately, shapeless clothing only makes you look bigger. Instead, go for more tailored clothing that gives you a nice shape at the waist. Just make sure you pick fabrics that skim rather than cling.
- Update your hair style. This can hugely improve the way you look. Ask your hairdresser to advise you on a style that will really suit your face shape, and your lifestyle. Make sure that it’s easy to style it yourself at home. Just by adding a few layers, or maybe even a fringe you can easily update your look.
You may be a Mother yourself, or you may be a father who wants to treat his wife this Mother’s Day. Or you may be a daughter or a son, who wants to show their Mum how much they truly appreciate her. For all she gives, why not take this chance to make her feel like a million dollars?
I’d love to offer a special Mother’s Day gift idea for you all.
Treat Mum this Mother's Day with a special style consultation which will make her look and feel fantastic. We will make a personalized gift voucher for Mum, and add in a card and a few pampering goodies, and even a bunch of flowers if you like. We can truly personalize this gift for your Mum, with whatever you would like to give.
Just choose any consultation(s) from our services page. We offer Makeovers, Colour Consultations, Body-shape Analysis, Style Personality, Wardrobe Sorting & Planning, and of course, Personal Shopping.
Then just contact us to discuss what you'd like, and we'll take care of the rest.
We can send this straight to your Mum, or send it to you to present to her on Mother's Day (Sunday, May 11th).
Ring Tanya on 021 616 006 or email
Friday, 11 April 2008
Hairstyles to suit your face shape
Even though you may love a hairstyle you see in a magazine, it might not actually suit you. The shape of your face and the proportions of your features will help tell you what hairstyle is best suited to you.
It's hard to be objective about your own face shape. There are lots of suggestions on how to figure out your face shape: you can outline your face shape on a mirror with lipstick or a bar of soap, or for a more accurate approach, you can measure it.
To find out the shape of your face, measure it with a tape measure or ruler. You will take the following measurements.
1. Measure your face across the top of your cheekbones. Write down the measurement on a piece of paper.
2. Measure across your jaw line from the widest point to the widest point. Write down the measurement.
3. Measure across your forehead at the widest point. Generally the widest point will be somewhere about halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline. Write down the measurement.
4. Measure from the tip of your hairline to the bottom of your chin.
OVAL FACE
Length equal to one and a half times width.
Forehead is wider than the chin.
Prominent Cheekbones.
Face gracefully tapers to a narrow oval chin.
Objective: Keep the oval contour of your face.
You're lucky - this is the kind of face shape that suits just about any hairstyle. Both long and short hair cuts look great on you, as your face shape is well balanced.
ROUND FACE
Your face is as wide as it is long. This may vary a little but generally the measurement is close.
Face is widest at the cheeks.
Objective: To create the illusion of length.
Hairstyles with fullness and height at the crown will give the impression of a narrower face. Try a cut with layers while keeping the sides close to your face to make your face appear longer. Round faces suit either short hairstyles swept back from your forehead, or hairstyles that are longer than chin length. Wispy fringes and side parts are also good.
Avoid chin length hair, center parts, fullness at the sides of ears, straight "chopped bangs - these wll all emphasise the shape of your face.
RECTANGULAR FACE
Longer than it is wide.
Forehead, cheekbones and jawline are all about the same width.
Can tend to have a prominent chin.
Has an elongated appearance.
Objective: To minimise the length and create the illusion of width.
If your face is long and slender, with your forehead and below cheeks about the same width, hairstyles that balance out the length of your face work best for you. These include short to medium lengths with fullness at the sides and soft wispy bangs. This will shorten the length and add width to your face. Layered styles work well and add softness to the straight lines of your face.
Avoid too much length, it will only make your face look longer. Too much height will also lengthen your face.
HEART-SHAPED FACE
The heart shaped face is widest at the temples and narrowest at the chin, which can appear pointy.
Objective: To decrease the width in the cheek bones and forehead, and create illusion of width at the chin.
Short hair and chin length hair often looks great on this face shape, as the fullness can even out the jaw and chin lines. Chin length bobs, short shags, swept forward layers and wispy bangs all work well.
Avoid full styles that emphasise the upper face without balancing out your narrow chin. Too much height at the crown and tapered necklines will make you look top heavy.
SQUARE FACE
Your face is about as wide as it is long.
Forehead, cheekbones and jawline all about the same width.
Squared jawline is the most obvious feature.
Objective: To create the illusion of length to offset the squareness of the features.
If your face is square, with a strong, square jaw line and often an equally square hairline, the right hairstyles for you are ones that soften the square look of your face. Short to medium length hair cuts, with soft wispy bangs and a wave or curl will compliment and balance out your straight face shape. If you hair is straight, maybe consider a body wave. Side parts and fullness/height at the crown can add length to your square face shape.
Avoid straight styles - long straight hair, blunt bangs, straight bobs and center parts, as they will emphasise your square jawline.
DIAMOND FACE
Widest at cheekbones, narrow forehead and jaw line of approximately equal widths.
Objective: To create the illusion of width at the forehead, and chin areas, while keeping hair close to the cheek bones.
Avoid strong straight fringes, as the horizontal line will broaden your cheekbones. Go instead to fullness at the crown and at the jaw, with layers that flick outwards to balance your narrow chin.
TRIANGLE / PEAR SHAPED FACE
Reverse of the heart-shape.
A dominant jaw line with narrowing at the cheek bone, temples and forehead.
Objective: To create the illusion of width at the forehead and lengthen the face.
If you face is triangle, with a wider chin that narrows at the forehead, you want to stick to styles that narrow your chin and widen the forehead. This will balance out your features. Shorter hair can often balance out your prominent jaw line, as well as styles that are full at the temples that taper at the jaw. Off-center parts, wedges and shags are also good styles for you. Lots of layers will give you the fullness through the upper part of your face.
Avoid Styles that are full at the jawline and center parts.
Make sure you find a good hairdresser. They can work wonders by creating a style that works best for your face shape. If you see someone with a hair style you love, ask who their hair stylist is, always go by recommendations. I love my hairdresser! For anyone who is looking for a great hairstylist in Auckland, I’d highly recommend Aimee Packer, from Servilles in Albany. She’s amazing.
If you’d like help to look your best, we can show you what colours suit you, how to dress for your body shape, and take you shopping for clothes that make you look fantastic. Check out our brochure to see how we can help.
It's hard to be objective about your own face shape. There are lots of suggestions on how to figure out your face shape: you can outline your face shape on a mirror with lipstick or a bar of soap, or for a more accurate approach, you can measure it.
To find out the shape of your face, measure it with a tape measure or ruler. You will take the following measurements.
1. Measure your face across the top of your cheekbones. Write down the measurement on a piece of paper.
2. Measure across your jaw line from the widest point to the widest point. Write down the measurement.
3. Measure across your forehead at the widest point. Generally the widest point will be somewhere about halfway between your eyebrows and your hairline. Write down the measurement.
4. Measure from the tip of your hairline to the bottom of your chin.
OVAL FACE
Length equal to one and a half times width.Forehead is wider than the chin.
Prominent Cheekbones.
Face gracefully tapers to a narrow oval chin.
Objective: Keep the oval contour of your face.
You're lucky - this is the kind of face shape that suits just about any hairstyle. Both long and short hair cuts look great on you, as your face shape is well balanced.
ROUND FACE
Your face is as wide as it is long. This may vary a little but generally the measurement is close.
Face is widest at the cheeks.
Objective: To create the illusion of length.
Hairstyles with fullness and height at the crown will give the impression of a narrower face. Try a cut with layers while keeping the sides close to your face to make your face appear longer. Round faces suit either short hairstyles swept back from your forehead, or hairstyles that are longer than chin length. Wispy fringes and side parts are also good.
Avoid chin length hair, center parts, fullness at the sides of ears, straight "chopped bangs - these wll all emphasise the shape of your face.
RECTANGULAR FACE
Longer than it is wide.
Forehead, cheekbones and jawline are all about the same width.
Can tend to have a prominent chin.
Has an elongated appearance.
Objective: To minimise the length and create the illusion of width.
If your face is long and slender, with your forehead and below cheeks about the same width, hairstyles that balance out the length of your face work best for you. These include short to medium lengths with fullness at the sides and soft wispy bangs. This will shorten the length and add width to your face. Layered styles work well and add softness to the straight lines of your face.
Avoid too much length, it will only make your face look longer. Too much height will also lengthen your face.
HEART-SHAPED FACE
The heart shaped face is widest at the temples and narrowest at the chin, which can appear pointy.
Objective: To decrease the width in the cheek bones and forehead, and create illusion of width at the chin.
Short hair and chin length hair often looks great on this face shape, as the fullness can even out the jaw and chin lines. Chin length bobs, short shags, swept forward layers and wispy bangs all work well.
Avoid full styles that emphasise the upper face without balancing out your narrow chin. Too much height at the crown and tapered necklines will make you look top heavy.
SQUARE FACE
Your face is about as wide as it is long.
Forehead, cheekbones and jawline all about the same width.
Squared jawline is the most obvious feature.
Objective: To create the illusion of length to offset the squareness of the features.
If your face is square, with a strong, square jaw line and often an equally square hairline, the right hairstyles for you are ones that soften the square look of your face. Short to medium length hair cuts, with soft wispy bangs and a wave or curl will compliment and balance out your straight face shape. If you hair is straight, maybe consider a body wave. Side parts and fullness/height at the crown can add length to your square face shape.
Avoid straight styles - long straight hair, blunt bangs, straight bobs and center parts, as they will emphasise your square jawline.
DIAMOND FACE
Widest at cheekbones, narrow forehead and jaw line of approximately equal widths.
Objective: To create the illusion of width at the forehead, and chin areas, while keeping hair close to the cheek bones.
Avoid strong straight fringes, as the horizontal line will broaden your cheekbones. Go instead to fullness at the crown and at the jaw, with layers that flick outwards to balance your narrow chin.
TRIANGLE / PEAR SHAPED FACE
Reverse of the heart-shape.
A dominant jaw line with narrowing at the cheek bone, temples and forehead.
Objective: To create the illusion of width at the forehead and lengthen the face.
If you face is triangle, with a wider chin that narrows at the forehead, you want to stick to styles that narrow your chin and widen the forehead. This will balance out your features. Shorter hair can often balance out your prominent jaw line, as well as styles that are full at the temples that taper at the jaw. Off-center parts, wedges and shags are also good styles for you. Lots of layers will give you the fullness through the upper part of your face.
Avoid Styles that are full at the jawline and center parts.
Make sure you find a good hairdresser. They can work wonders by creating a style that works best for your face shape. If you see someone with a hair style you love, ask who their hair stylist is, always go by recommendations. I love my hairdresser! For anyone who is looking for a great hairstylist in Auckland, I’d highly recommend Aimee Packer, from Servilles in Albany. She’s amazing.
If you’d like help to look your best, we can show you what colours suit you, how to dress for your body shape, and take you shopping for clothes that make you look fantastic. Check out our brochure to see how we can help.
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