Author Archive: Melissa Raissa
Melissa Raissa
August 16, 2015
Clothes
Zigzag patterns are composed of lines that form peaks that usually have even intervals and height. The width of the lines dictates the boldness of the pattern with dark, thick lines directing where the eyes should go. Zigzag patterns look…
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Melissa Raissa
August 16, 2015
Clothes
Gingham patterns are composed of alternate-colored stripes that intersect each other to form a darker hue at the intersection points. The colors are usually two-tone using semi-transparent colors which allows for overlapping of the colors to create a stronger shade…
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Melissa Raissa
August 15, 2015
Clothes
Living in a very hot climate almost all year round has a way of dampening our enthusiasm for fashion. During these extreme conditions, we set aside our fashion senses and let our sensibility take the reigns instead. However, hot seasons…
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Melissa Raissa
August 15, 2015
Clothes
An important rule in fashion is to highlight your assets. While most choose to hide their trouble spots to avoid critical eyes, a far more effective way of achieving this is by drawing attention to your best qualities. This way,…
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Melissa Raissa
August 13, 2015
Clothes
Petite women often have difficulty finding clothes that cover the width of their body and, at the same, align properly to their waists and other areas. Some smaller women can still fit into XS sizes of regular clothes, but for…
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Melissa Raissa
August 13, 2015
Clothes
Checkered patterns are composed of a series of alternating colored blocks which is maintained, both horizontally and vertically, throughout the pattern. The colors are usually two-tone with the similar-colored blocks aligned diagonally from each other. Although many would consider anything…
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Melissa Raissa
August 11, 2015
Clothes
The length of your coat can have a significant effect on your look. Coverage plays a big factor in emphasizing or downplaying certain body features. Finding a wonderful coat style with the corresponding length for your figure only takes a…
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Melissa Raissa
August 11, 2015
Clothes
There’s a reason why models are preferred to be a certain height. Tall women can pull off fashionable details more comfortably than women of shorter stature. Expansive designs and chunky details do not overwhelm women with taller frames. Of course,…
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Melissa Raissa
August 10, 2015
Clothes
Coats, aside from their functional purposes, also come in different styles. In choosing a coat style, one should consider if certain details will look great on your body or not. Here’s a checklist of various coat styles and some important…
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Melissa Raissa
August 6, 2015
Clothes
Balloon shorts are the latest in fashion trends for spring and summer. Its intricate construction and detailing make this piece quirky yet elegant at the same time. Far from the bloomer look of its earlier predecessor, these chic new styles…
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Melissa Raissa
August 6, 2015
Clothes
Balloon skirts are the trickiest to pull off compared to other skirt styles. The gathering at the waist and hem creates a bubble at the middle which can move unpredictably along your hips and legs. This makes the balloon skirt…
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Melissa Raissa
August 5, 2015
Clothes
Sleeve lengths are often a personal rather than a style choice. Women choose their sleeve length according to their particular role, as well as their personality. Younger women who wear full sleeves might appear too matronly whilst mature women who…
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Melissa Raissa
August 5, 2015
Clothes
Pencil-cut skirts have a straight and narrow fit usually with a slit at the back to allow more movement. These can be tailored to fit all body types. Pencil-cut skirts are usually made of thick or tough fabrics which can…
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Melissa Raissa
August 4, 2015
Clothes
The available choices for women’s tops are endless. Their styles vary from season to season, reincarnating themselves into newly evolved creations that only the brave dare to wear. But there are some style staples that stay true to their essence,…
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Melissa Raissa
August 3, 2015
Clothes
There are unlimited dress styles available today that have since been accumulated from past vintage to modern fashions or even a combination of the two. The choices can be overwhelming, but if only we would stick to tried-and-tested styles that…
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Melissa Raissa
August 3, 2015
Clothes
Pear-shaped women are narrow on top with wide hips and are also referred to as the upright triangle body shape. Most of their fats are deposited on their lower body such as their hips, butt and thighs. Some famous pear-shaped…
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Melissa Raissa
August 3, 2015
Clothes
Sleeve styles by themselves can create a fashion statement even with the simplest outfits. Taking the unconventional road with regards to your sleeve style, like wearing dress shirts with puffed sleeves or flared ends, sets you apart from the rest…
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Melissa Raissa
August 3, 2015
Clothes
Boy-shaped figures are those that have almost the same width throughout their form and are also referred to as the rectangle body shape. Most of their fats are deposited at the middle part of the body especially the stomach and…
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Melissa Raissa
August 2, 2015
Clothes
The neckline is one of the first things that gets noticed when you put up your best front with people. They are also a reflection of the type of personality you have, whether it be your confidence in revealing dcolletage…
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Melissa Raissa
August 2, 2015
Clothes
Hourglass-shaped women have very narrow waists with full curves at the chest and hips resembling a sandglass timepiece. Most of their fats are deposited both at the lower and upper body especially at the chest, hips and butt. Some famous…
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Melissa Raissa
August 2, 2015
Clothes
Petite women are commonly categorized as those who are below 5’4″ in height but not all short women are petite. Petite sizes more accurately refer to the proportion of your height to your girth. There are short women who can…
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Melissa Raissa
August 1, 2015
Makeup
I believe women have beauty within themselves that’s unique and cannot be recreated by anyone else. The idea that women should fit a certain mold has always been a delicate issue even from earlier times that keeps coming back, albeit…
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Melissa Raissa
July 31, 2015
Clothes
Balloon shorts are gathered at the waist and at the hem of each leg creating a billowy effect which can look like a balloon around the hips and thighs. The balloon along the middle can range from slight to excessive…
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Melissa Raissa
July 31, 2015
Clothes
Choosing the right type of jeans can be challenging for most women but I imagine it to be a a lot less troublesome for curvaceous bodies. Women with generous curves can fill out jeans pretty well and, nowadays, most jeans…
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Melissa Raissa
July 30, 2015
Clothes
Balloon skirts are those that are gathered at the waist and at the bottom creating a billowy effect which can look like a balloon around the middle. The balloon effect may vary in degree depending on the amount of material…
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Melissa Raissa
July 30, 2015
Clothes
The best way to flatter narrow hips is to find styles that generally widen such as horizontals, light colors and other strategic details. There are plenty of options now in buying jeans which can tend to be overwhelming but hopefully…
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Melissa Raissa
July 30, 2015
Clothes
There are many things to look for in finding the right pair of jeans that flatter one’s figure. Aside from finding a comfortable fit, there are also other factors to consider such as the wash, rise, and other details. More…
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Melissa Raissa
July 29, 2015
Clothes
Once you’re out choosing the most flattering jeans for you figure, it’s important to learn more about which styles work for you and why these styles compliment your body. Hopefully these tips can help guide you in finding the right…
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Melissa Raissa
July 27, 2015
Clothes
Apple-shaped bodies are notorious for their ample breasts and broad shoulders. This is because they store most of their fat at the upper body in parts such as the face, shoulders, chest, and abdomens. Their lower body is smaller in…
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Melissa Raissa
July 27, 2015
Clothes
Apple-shaped women are wide on top tapering down at the bottom and are also referred to as the inverse triangle body shape. Most of their fats are deposited on the upper part of the body such as the face, shoulders…
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