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 :)

Situation Style Smart: First Day of School

Ciao Bella!
  Welcome to Situation Style Smart!!  Here, I will pose certain basic and everyday scenarios and then follow it up with advice and tips on what your outfit might want to look like.

Today's Situation:

First Day of School

Depending on your personal style and how you are at school, this style will be different for everyone.
However, I recommend, a sleeker color.  Brighter colors can be a little much for the first day of school, and all black can blend in too much.  For an outfit with an appropriate color for the first day of school, I would say gray, silver, half white-half black, or black with a darker accent color (such as a forest green, navy blue, or a very subtle red) would look nice.

In addition, if I haven't already mentioned, shoes make a statement.  High heels or shoes that make noise when you walk (you know, the click-clack noise), the statement might be professional, sophisticated, and/or bubbly.
Shoes, such as Converse, Vans, or tennis shoes might show you off as chill, low-key, and/or subtly awesome.
Flats or flip-flops say fun, bouncy, ready to go, and/or happy.

Be sure to match the shoes with your outfit.  If you are wearing, say, all gray or all silver, you might want to try matching boots that make noise or wedges.  If you are wearing pants and a T-shirt, Converse, Vans, or tennis shoes would be appropriate.  If there is a one-color outfit, but with a touch of color, try flats or flip flops.

As for hair, depending on how hot the day is, putting your hair in a clip is always a bouncy kind of cute, or pulling your bangs (or shorter layers) back over your head and barretteing them into place atop your head.

Good luck!! And have fun!

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

Fashion Compassion: Subtle Accessorizing!

Hi fashionistas!
  Did you know jewelry isn't the only kind of accessory?  Did you know there are actually many different kinds of accessories that are completely forgotten by even some of the greatest outfitters?  Well, this is your chance to stay ahead of the game!

Here is a list of accessories (the ones in red are the most commonly forgotten, the ones will blue exclamation points by them, I am going to talk about):
Belts
Headbands/Barretts
Clips
Hair Combs
Floral Pins
Scarves
Anklets!
Bracelets
Rings
Necklaces
Earrings
Nail Polish!
Hats
Mittens/Fingerless Gloves
Earmuffs!
Fringes/Pom-Poms/buttons!
Stockings/Knee Socks
Hair Dye/Fake Hair Strands
Scrunchies
And for a permanent accessory....a tattoo

Anklets:  When wearing shorts, a dress, or a skirt, an anklet shows off your legs and, well...your anklets!!  With anklets (bracelets for your ankles) keep it simple!  Don't pick out a bright orange, fuzzy, beaded, and Krazy Glue one.  People will look to your ankle for the wrong reasons.  Anklets are meant to be subtle cute.  A nice, light shade that's either threaded OR lightly beaded will work great!

Nail Polish:  This is often forgotten as an accessory, but really adds something nice.  A pretty shade on your fingers or toes puts the ritz on for your hands or feet.  That way when you go to pick something up or hand someone something, the polish will dazzle your viewer.  Again, like the anklets, subtle colors go a long way.  Nice French manicures (with the white strip at the top of the nail) look professional.  A lighter shade looks innocently pretty.  If you do want to go for a brighter and bolder shade, make sure you have a confident attitude to match it! :)

EarMuffs:  Watch out with these!!  Unless you live in cold, cold weather, these are cautioned.  If you wear them in 60 degree weather, it might just look like you are trying to hide your ears.  Fuzzy, but light shades look good on muffs.  (If you watched Arthur as a kid, then think of Muffy's earmuffs.)  Fuzzy is a more cutesy look.  Plastic is more of a slick look.  Either one is cute in their way.  But again, it would have to be at most 30 degrees to snap these on your ears!

Fringes/Pom-Poms/Buttons:  Three very undermined accessories!  Fringes can be the threaded ends on a scarf or the lace on the top of a camisole.  Pom-Poms, personally I love!  These can be attached to the side of furry boots, or on the ends of a scarves.  Buttons, obviously are on coats, sweaters, pants.  All of these little accessories can be either already added to your clothing from the moment it was designed, or you can add them yourself!  If you know how to sew, these three items should be your best friend!  Fringes can be lace, silk, velvet, threaded, beaded, pearled, or knitted.  Keep it simple.  Pom-Poms look most chic when they are, you guessed it, quiet and subtle.  Two pom-poms are normal.  One might look like you forgot the other one and three plus look a little crazy.  Keep it at two.  Buttons, if you want to add some on to your outer-wear, or change the kind of buttons already on your outer garment, put on ones that will compliment other styles and colors of articles of clothing that you might pair with the coat/sweater, etc.

I hope this helped!! If you have ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK ME!!! We should have another Mail (Kate Spade) Bag.  Thanks for reading!! See you soon!

XOXO,
            Maddie :)

Playing Your Strengths Part 2

Hi fashionistas!
  Today's Strength:

Short and Curvy


You can do a lot with Short and Curvy body types, not to mention many styles look great on them!


Clothes that hug one's curves such as floppy neck, but tight waist shirts look nice along with flare jeans or bootcut jeans.  Flats and wedges give a confident look to the outfit and so does large jewelry.  You might want to try chunky bracelets and necklaces or hoop earrings.  A bump hairstyle or a bun piled messily (but cutely) on top of your head looks sophisticated, but chic.

Anything I missed?  Comment below!!
XOXO,
             Maddie

Playing Your Strengths Part 1

Hi there fashionistas!!
  Long time no see!! I apologize for that.  We need to get back on schedule, don't we?  Well, I think I will start with another new series called Playing Your Strengths.  This is the first installment of it today.  As the title states, it is about playing your strengths with clothing and accessories to match and fit your body type well.

Today's Strength:  Tall and Slender


For the tall and slender, the best sort of outfit to wear is one that emphasizes your height.  Therefore, skinny jeans and leggings will accentuate your long legs, tunics will show show the limberness of your waist and stomach.  Headbands or floral accessories for your hair show off the final piece of your body-your face!!  Hats work as well to top off the day's outfit.
For outerwear, try stylish trench coats, tight coats, or a long-sleeved sweater.  The coats will emphasize the torso and the sweater will show off the arms.
For shoes, even though you might already be tall, high heels and high heeled boots will make your legs looks longer.  If you are satsified with your original height, then scratch the high heels and stick to mini wedges...a little heel, but not too much.

I hoped this helped!!!  See you next time!  Check the sidelines for the fashion schedule!
XOXO,
            Maddie :)

Mail (Kate Spade) Bag: Nylons, no or yes?

Hi fashionistas!
  Welcome to the first edition of Mail (Kate Spade) Bag where I will address all the questions and concerns you have!  I am so sorry this is late, but I was finishing up with my other blog and I got caught up.  No more lateness though!
The question I got this week was from Charlene.  She asked about nylons and if they are in or out.  Nylons are still in, basically.  I wouldn't say they were in in that you could wear them with regular outfits.  They work better with fancier outfits, such as if you are going to a dance or evening out.  Wearing nylons with a regular skirt and top on a regular day can look a little like tights and come off as childish.
  Charlene, (and everyone else), I will be making a new series about playing your strengths, matching the right style for your body type.  Depending on your body type, nylons might be okay with regular outfits.  But for now, to play it safe, I would stick to wearing nylons with fancier outfits rather than every day outfits.
Thank you for asking and if there are any more questions, please feel free to ask!!
XoXo,
          Maddie