Situation Style Smart: An Interview

Ciao bella!
  Today's Situation:

An Interview (could also work for a meeting the parents or an important dinner meeting.)


An interview needs to give off an impressive flare.  I am going to give outfit advice for a few different kind of interviews.
This outfit advice is for jobs such as managers, secretaries, administrators, teachers, counselors, editors, directors, journalists, etc...

A nice gray or black pencil skirt with a form fitting blouse with a similar shade to the skirt would look nice.  A nice pair of small heels would be appropriate as well.
A light, knitted sweater would complement the professional look, too.

If you are applying for a more fun and bouncy job, (teenage clothing store clerk, party store worker, camp counselor, front desk worker, waitress, etc...) here is what I would recommend:
If you want to really get involved, wear an outfit full of items from the clothing store you want to work at.
Other than that, a pair of denim skinny jeans, a long, bright colored tunic, and a pair of either strappy sandals or black/gray boots would look quite nice.  A dress is iffy.  Summery dresses can look inappropriate and long gown-like ones can look overdone.  Keep it simple and sophisticated with a jazzed up everyday outfit.

Now, I haven't mentioned hair yet.  The reason?  It needs to be done in one swoop.  Hair is pretty universal for any kind of interview, whether it be for a company position or a fast food clerk, when going for the interview make it look like you spent time on it.  You do NOT want to come off as lazy or unconcerned.  Tie it into a nice bun, run a headband through it, or even clamp a clip to it.  Keep it chic and careful.

Good luck and I hope your appearance makes an impression!

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XOXO,
             Maddie :)

Playing Your Strengths Part 3

Ciao Bella!
  Today's Strength:

Petite All Around

When thinking of petite and whether you think of that as being short, slender, or smaller development, petite figures generally look best in flowing clothing.  Tunics, baby-doll tops with a flowing bottom, and summery dresses.  Sandals or flat boots also look good because they shape and decide your height instead of bringing you up on an unnatural stance.
Speaking of which, trying to heighten or enlarge one part of you does not always make you look better.  In fact, it can make you look disproportional.  You would have to make everything bigger, smaller, taller, or shorter if you wanted to look different.
Fashion is suited to work with your body type, not necessarily for your body type.

XOXO,
             Maddie

Where to Shop!

Hi there fashionistas!
  Welcome to the first post of Summer Outfits! I'm Maddie and I've decided to share with whoever is reading some of my fashion tips and advice I have for this summer because it is always nice to see some other opinions about outfitting.  I will try to post a few times a week.  On the other days of the week, you can check out my other blog posts on July Writing Craze where I will be attempting to write a certain amount of words for every day in July.  I'll also be giving out writing tips and asking you questions about your own writing!
  But back to this fashion blog.  Let's start with the basics: where to find your clothes.  I strongly recommend places like TJ Maxx and Ross where items are cheap, but cute.  Clothes in TJ Maxx and Ross are usually surplus items from designers or clothing that might be out of season, therefore given to places like TJ Maxx and Ross for a better price.  I like these stores because they have a much wider variety of styles.  Mainstreaming style clothing in stores like PacSun and Nordstroms limit the shopper to one style for a higher price.  With the wide selection of clothes from TJ Maxx or Ross, it is easier and much more fun to design my outfits because with the bigger selection of clothes, the more outfits I can create!
  In addition, stores like these carry all sorts of clothes at all times.  So, if you are looking for jeans but the mall stores are only stocking up on short short shorts because it's summer, you can head on over to TJ Maxx and/or Ross and find those jeans!
  And lastly, I would recommend DSW (Designer Shoe Warehouse) or Payless Shoe source for your summery shoes.  Finding fitting and cute shoes are the only thing TJ Maxx and Ross lack.  However, hope is not lost!  DSW carries designer shoes for a cut price with styles from sandals to wedges to heels to tennis shoes.  And Payless is an inexpensive shoe store that pops up everywhere in malls and centers.
  All right shoppers!   Thank you for reading and if you have any questions, leave me a comment and I'll be happy to answer.
                                    XOXO, Maddie