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arts and culture
A Little Sheep Told Me: shed those pounds with
clothes
ANGIE SHEEP
Arts & Culture Editor
IF YOU’RE LIKE me and are packing on some
pounds due to all the fall-winter treats (yet not
motivated enough to enter the gym doors), try
incorporating some of these tips into your daily
wardrobe. Finding the drive to hit the workout
room is especially difficult at this time of year.
The weather outside is freezing and there is no longer
the pressure of bikini bodies.
So my take on the winter
pounds is simply tweaking
my current style, at least
until the temperature hits
T-shirt weather again.
as people tend to bundle up in this weather. You
certainly don’t have to forgo comfort for style,
but if you are picking a scarf anyway, why not
select one that will flatter yourself most? It is
a very easy step to go from drab to fab; all you
need is the right flare.
Don’t forget the face
When the pounds go up, it’s hard to not solely
obsess over the body. But everything above the
neck is what you’re literally ‘facing’ the world
with, so don’t neglect it. Besides using bronzer,
shimmer, and other makeup enhancers to contour your features, add elongated earrings to
extend your jawline and make your neck appear
slimmer. This is another easy step to bring out
the fashionista within you at this difficult time.
It can be hard to find the exact length and style
that works best for your face,
but that’s why trial (and error)
is a must.
Black is NOT the answer
Yes, black has a sliming
effect. However, if you opt
for darkness all over, you can
appear overwhelmingly lifeless. It’s important to remember that black is not your only
option; colors can do great
wonders for your figure.
Black also tends to hide the
person underneath and your
goal should not be to disappear, but to be flattered by
your clothing regardless of
your current state. One of
the greatest ways to incorporate this shade is to wear
back leggings with an attention-grabbing, somewhat
oversized top. Many of you
already sport these comfortable sweaters and should no
doubt continue doing so;
they provide not only a focal
point but in contrast with
the leggings, also make your
bottom half seem much thinner.
Look Fresh
Increased weight can often
be exacerbated by frumpy
scarves and necklaces. Accessories of solid colors can be
especially detrimental as they
don’t create layers or a contrasting effect. Therefore, opt
for fun patterns and prints
that allow a fresher look.
This is especially noteworthy
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October 2013.
Monday, November 18, 2013
Wear Them Angles
Structured tops such as button-ups and blouses can go
great lengths in slimming the
figure. They counteract the
roundedness your body may
have taken on and are complementary to all body types.
These shirts are also perfect
for professional settings and
holiday events. The enhanced
boyish flare also provides an
edginess that suits the harsh
winter. There are numerous
accessories that can be worn
with these tops, especially if
you opted for a white one. This
is another category of clothing
that works wonderfully with
black leggings and has been
featured among designer runways such as Chanel, Dolce &
Gabbana and Prada.
There you have it Ozzies: some
quick tips to drive away the
winter frump that involves no
‘gym-ing’. Of course this is
not a permanent solution, but
hopefully it provides you some
comfort on those days when
you are just not feeling your
best. These steps are incredibly simple so it won’t take
away from your much needed
sleeping and exam-prep time.
Dressing better surely leads to
feeling better, more confidence
and greater self-esteem. So
don’t underestimate the power
a little necklace may have on
your day and your winter overall.
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