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style tips
Guest Post: How to Follow Fashion Trends Without Breaking The Bank
Today’s guest blog post is compliments of Biba Pedron.
In today’s “now” society and constantly changing fashion trends, how do you stay current while respecting your wallet. Learn some of Biba’s tips here in her article “How to follow the fashion trend without breaking the bank.”
Biba Pedron is a business coach and personal stylist - She helps solo-entrepreneurs women to attract more clients with marketing strategies, like using networking and social media to convert more prospects into clients. And when they have the foundation in their business, she helps them awaken their personal look, dress to impress, achieve greater self-confidence, and stand out from the crowd thus skyrocketing their income by creating their signature style to make sure that their image really represent their business.
You can learn more and download her free ebook “Top 10 Must-Haves For Successful Business Style” at
Purify Your Creativity
Turquoise is such a special gemstone. It’s grounding energy gives life to creativity, compassion and clear direction. A rich butterscotch colored African amber is paired with these turquoise disks to create a remarkable statement. Amber purifies the body, mind and spirit which makes it a perfect complement to ignite your creativity. Spring is the ideal time to try something new and to seek broader horizons. Enjoy your journey.
Below are a few style ideas to help you get started. Remember, there is only one of this necklace.
sundress
Denim Delights
Denim is back in a big way for the spring/summer 2010 season with an abundance of options. Denim trend colors include blue, black, white or grey with holes, rips, tears and even patches. Although these details may not be for you, embellishments like studs, zippers, rivets, chains and prints might fit your style. Go skinny or appropriately fitted to make your statement. While you’re at in, layer on these denim-inspired pieces of sodalite and clear crystal quartz gemstones for extra texture and fashion fun.
Check out this mini collection of denim-inspired jewelry in the Pop & Print Collection.
7 Ways to Wear Orange Statement Jewelry
Orange is an energy boosting color that definitely attracts attention as well. It is a color that induces a happy disposition and invokes a sense of curiosity. It stimulates enthusiasm and creativity and represents vitality with endurance. Orange symbolizes hospitality, sincerity and thoughtfulness.
Here are the various ways the orange mother-of-pearl and moonstone necklace, cuff and earrings in the Floral Bloom Collection can be added to a variety of wardrobe styles:
White Suit
A tailored white suit works for the office from spring to fall. Work this suite with a pump or a ankle boot, switch your handbags and add a zesty pop of richly textured orange mother-of-pearl and moonstone jewelry for the last unforgettable touch.
Patterned Sundress
Fuchsia Fun
Go Green
Tropical Breeze
Funky Night Out
White Pop
How to Wear Vintage
Here are some easy suggestions on how to combine your current wardrobe with vintage pieces featured on this site in the ‘Vintage Viewpoints’ Collection:
‘Virtually Fabulous’ MakeOver - The Winner’s Transformation
Kathi Erps of Phoenix, AZ won the ‘Virtually Fabulous’ Makeover Contest (valued at $7,500) sponsored by Jeane B., renowned Image Expert, media personality and author of The Be. System, Completing the Circle Between You and Your Style.
Makeover Partners: A special thanks goes to Toni & Guy Salons of metro Phoenix for Kathi’s new hair style; Laura Geller Makeup for the generous makeup gift bag;; and Jeane B. for her book which is the best style book around.
Kathi’s Story: I grew up in a lower income family, so I never really had a budget for clothes or jewelry. In my adult life, this has transitioned into not having much of a style and not knowing how to have style. I tend to wear jeans and t-shirts as often as I can. As I become more successful in my career as a Program Manager, I feel a need to dress and look better as I interact more with executives and customers – but I don’t know how to do that! My husband says that I am beautiful, but I just don’t know how to look great and still be comfortable. My hair is naturally curly and very hard to manage. I workout virtually every day before work and need to keep the time it takes to get ready to a bare minimum. My goal would be to find a comfortable, easy to manage style that flatters me and makes a statement about how good I really am at what I do.
Kathi’s Style Challenges: Define her personal style, upgrade her work wardrobe, create a transition wardrobe between casual and work, find an easy, manageable and flattering hair style, gain makeup application, color and product tips and find jewelry that will be lightweight and appropriate for her now and later.
Style Answers: Jeane gave Kathi a core work wardrobe to match her lifestyle and new career position. I injected some fabulous jewelry that was attractive and appropriate for now and later. Our partners from Toni & Guy (Alyson in MetroCenter) and Laura Geller equip her with the finishing touches of a new hair style and a beauty and easy makeup palette.
Makeover Partners: A special thanks goes to Toni & Guy Salons of metro Phoenix for Kathi’s new hair style; Laura Geller Makeup for the generous makeup gift bag;; and Jeane B. for her book which is the best style book around.
Kathi Before
New Wardrobe Suggestions
Kathi’s StyleFolioJewelry.com Jewelry Pick
Metallic Pearl and Black Necklace
Metallic Pearl and Black Pierced Earrings
Kathi’s Toni & Guy Hair Update
Kathi’s Laura Geller Makeup Palette
Wonder Wand Eye Brightener Powder
Baked Marble Eye Shadow and Sugared Baked Pearl shadow
Thanks again to the experts that are helping Kathi define herself!
Jeane B. for her book which is the best style book around.
Toni & Guy Salons of metro Phoenix for Kathi’s new hair style.
Laura Geller Makeup for the generous makeup gift bag;.
One Dress/Multiple Looks
Here’s how you can create several distinct styles based on one interesting dress.
Five Bridal Styles - Identify Yours
Traditional
Traditional brides tend to embrace all of the pomp, circumstance and trimmings of classic wedding ceremonies. Ruffles and lace are cornerstones of a traditional bride’s fashion selections. Of course, the Style Folio bride believes in tradition with a bit of twist.
Romantic
Individualist
As the title implies, the individualist bride focuses on making her wedding day, HER wedding day. She approaches every detail with a focus that truly reflects her and her partner’s personal styles.
Modernist
The modernist bride steers towards the edge with assymetrical lines and contemporary details. Style Folio’s modernist bride mixes a little bit of the old and makes it new again.
Minimalist
Image Influencer Series: Drive, Discipline and Competition - Dad
It has been here all along. His traits are part of my DNA. So what do I have that I regard as so special? Listen and learn about his gifts that have and continue to keep me inspired.
Labradorite (M)
Its uncut color is a dirty grey. But when cut, it is usually blue in color. When placed at various angles, the color can change tremendously showing a metallic luster and beautiful sheen.
Peaceful Pearls
Over the last few months, I’ve felt a magnetic attraction to pearls. This is odd because I don’t consider myself a big pearl wearer. My shift has spiked my curiousity which has sent me on a quest for more information.
Image Influencer Series: Mike Tyson
Round
This shape has a wide hairline and fullness below the cheekbones. Adding length creates balance with this shape.
Oval
Longer than wide with a jaw that is narrower than the cheekbones, this shape offers the most versatility in hairstyle and jewelry options.
Pear
This face shape is characterized by a small or narrow forehead and a rather large pouchy-appearing jaw line. Add length and volume around the mid-chest area to offset the difference.
Oblong
This shape is an elongated oval, characterized by long and narrow bone structure. The forehead and chin are proportionate. Add width to the cheekbone area.
Heart
This face shape features a wider forehead than chin. Balance this shape by adding volume to the chin area.
Square
A shorter version of the rectangle, this face shape is proportionate from the forehead to the jawline.
Rectangle
This face shape is proportionate from forehead to chin with an angular jawline. It is an extended version of the square face shape.
A-Triangle
Virtually a reversal of the V-triangle, an A-triangle face features a broad, square jawline with a slightly narrower forehead. Add length to decrease the broadness of the jawline.
V-Triangle
Similar to a diamond-shaped face, a V-triangle face has a wider forehead and a narrow chin. Balance out the shape by focusing on fullness around the chin.
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