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This season add a bohemian touch to your wardrobe with fine silhouettes, light fabrics and lots of movement.

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Glamorise your persona with luxe fashion clothes!

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Fringed skirt in black and white worn with a neon blouse and gold accessories is apt for that front-row ready look.

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Go ahead and strap on a blue-dial watch. From aqua to navy blue, there are a thousand shades to choose from.

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Make a style statement for that evening wear, by wearing knee length dresses in grandeur fabrics like silk, satin or lace.

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A timeless formula for party wear is to wear a bandage dress with strappy heels that will look super cool and gain all the attention in the world.

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Give in to your weakness for all things vintage like pearls, crystals, rhinestones and lush embellishments.

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Luxe sporty separates find a new lease of life with towering heels. But leave a head-to-toe sporty look home, unless you are headed to the gym.

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Choose separates in up-to-date silhouettes to avoid looking like you are stuck in the 70's and balance with a flash of skin and solid extras.

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A delicious raspberry blazer worn with matching trousers and a printed blouse is a glam way to add bold colour.

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To colour block your outfit, balance is key and appropriate accessories can pull the look together.

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For a retro vibe, style a patterned scarf with a peasant blouse, flared jeans and wedge heels.

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Stripes and lines will enhance your personality in just the right way.

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If you are looking for that one pair of shoes that can go with every outfit and every colour, then nude heels are your best bet.

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 What I find practical about skirts is that you can simply change the top and give your outfit a whole new look.

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Wide belts are best worn over long dresses, T shirts or tunic shirts.

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Prints like floral, polka dots or even abstract motifs are in this season.

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A maxi dress works well, if you are tall.

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Chic adornments are the real stunners this season.

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Accessories are style's quick fixes. You can't go wrong if you throw on a terrific fringed belt, a fabulous hair ribbon, a great beaded bracelet. Beware, however, of over-accessorizing. Less is more. Your accessory style shouldn't scream!

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Pull it together this season with graphic geometrics. Look sharp and cool in linear patterns and bold geometric shapes. A look that suits all age groups, it is refined, elegant and most of all dramatic.

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Wearing baggy clothes can add pounds to your shape.

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Ready-to-wear clothes are a cross between haute couture and mass market.

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Pink colour is traditional and charming, pink is feminine all the way. A pink and black combo is a trendy twosome for women who like to add mystery to their otherwise girly image.

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Show off skinny ankles with slightly cropped trousers.

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When you are buying a dress, have in mind what you are going to accessorise it with.

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Opt for a pendant necklace to lengthen your neckline

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This season go for the classic look with platinum and diamond neck pieces.

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Smart, longline blazers with thin vertical lapels will instantly streamline your shape.

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V neck dresses flatter a large bust.

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If you have a big tummy, choose a tunic dress to skim and grim your silhouette.

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If you want to keep precious stones, buy a jewellery box with velvet or suede lining. For gold chains, go for a box which has satin lining. In case of pearls, the finest cotton wool makes for excellent lining material.

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Discovering yourself is an adventure that like great journeys, requires attention, emotion and patience.

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Make a memorable statement with chain mail neck pieces.

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Girls accents like bows will define you as fun, flirty as well as sophisticated

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T-strap shoes are the new style on the block and are comfortable to wear even with the highest heels.

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Ready-to-wear clothes are a cross between haute couture and mass market. Hence do not fit all.

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Style is an expression and is a combination of the way you dress, talk, move your body, or do anything for that matter. Simply put, it’s how you express your inner being outwardly. This includes all of your thoughts, emotions, interests, and values. Everything on the outside is merely a reflection of what’s on the inside.

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Experiment with your clothing choices to find what works best for you.

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 If you are a fashionista, you need to keep yourself updated with each and every trend. 

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If you want to add a classic touch or a bold accent to your wardrobe, designer clothing will allow you to look sophisticated and make a statement wherever you go. 

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Wear more vibrant jewellery when you wear a neutral dress like white, black or grey.

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You can use red colour to accessorise your black dress through earrings, nail polish, lipstick, clutch or heels.

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 If you dress for your body type, you will look good, no matter what your size is.

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Appearances Matter!

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If you have broad arms, wear sleeves that are not fitted yet follow the body line. Avoid heavy and thick fabrics. 

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Wear moderately loose and longer lengths in thicker fabrics to give a longer and leaner look 

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Don't wear black on a hot day.

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Those who have heavy arms, wear sleeves that are not fitted yet follow the body line. Avoid heavy and thick fabrics. 

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Your comfort level becomes an equally important determinant in deciding your style. 

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When you are buying a dress, have in mind what you are going to accessorise it with.

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When you are shopping for clothes make sure that you are conscious of how the colors and cuts are going to look on you.

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Style is more character than clothes.

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Fit is so crucial for dressing well. 

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The art of dressing well for your body will also always be here, bringing pleasure to those who master it and confusion to those who haven't.

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Footwear now comes in geometrical and printed designs with plenty of colour.

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There are six categories of style. They are as follows:- 

* Classic and Traditional Style *Elegant Style * Feminine Style * Dramatic Style * Glamorous Style and * Creative Style

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Soft pastel colours and sheer fabrics like nets and laces enhance a woman's figure and are romantic. 

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The way you dress will reveal the kind of personality you are.

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Once you know your face shape, you'll know the basic science behind what hairstyles, fashion and make-up suits you best.

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White or colored, a hint of lace gives an outfit a completely ladylike dimension and a breath of fresh air! 

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We all have the capability to be charismatic – there is no such thing as ugly women except lazy women who do not care for themselves.

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A hint of lace gives an outfit a completely ladylike dimension and a breath of fresh air! 

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It is easy to take your look from day to night by mixing stripes and prints.

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A dash of neon is all you need to add an element of quirk to your outfit.

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This Fall, show off your confidence – and your contours too – with light and airy Sarees and Tunics in sheer fabrics!

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It’s time to update your look for the new season and if you’re in need of a quick fashion fix, look no further than jeans

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Dhothi Salwar is back with a bang. It is worn with a short kurthi so that the cowls are distinctly seen. 

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Maintain a sleek look by tying your hair with bright rubber bands, colourful funky clips and fun printed hair bands.

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To create the illusion of height, wear prints on the top half of your body.

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Identify your body assets. Use them and never compromise with styles that highlight your faults.

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If your upper arms are not firm, avoid wearing cap sleeves.

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You do not need a magic wand to achieve a perfect look, all you need to do is to understand which styles work for you.

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Do not fall into the trap of shopping for items that are wrong for your lifestyle just because you would like to wear them one day.

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Fashions fade, Style lingers.

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Fragrances smell different on different people. Hence do not test a scent on a friend.

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The  personality of a fabric and your own style should work hand in hand.

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When you hang clothes to dry, make sure you peg them from inside as it can leave marks on the outfit that can be difficult to iron out.

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Use an iron cover to prevent shine on fabrics, especially when ironing dark colours and silky fabrics.

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Match your steps with fashionistas around the world as you walk in printed pants with great élan!

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Knowing your personal style will help in creating a fantastic wardrobe.

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Make a fashion  statement by wearing bold colours under a sheer outfit.

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If you are a petite woman, wear the highest heel that you are comfortable with to add some height.

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You can look fabulous regardless of how much money you spend. Part of the key to become a fashionista is to find your own personal style and to find specific wardrobe pieces to highlight that style.

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Fashionable is how we ourselves dress, it is the others who are out of fashion.

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Dramatic and oversized bangles or a collection of multiple thin bangles worn together is one of the hottest trends this season.

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Pinstripes are your best options for work wear. Pinstriped shirts and pants are the office staple.

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Delicate jewellery works with any look. Long chains with interesting pendants and stud earrings are the pieces that work well for the day as well as night.

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Round earrings will suit a square face shape.

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Wear long beaded necklaces with casual dresses. Also you can wear matching beaded bracelets and colour block with a cocktail ring and a hair band.

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Add style to your wrist with big and chunky watches that add pizaz to your style.

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Pair a striped hand bag with a floral dress for a boho chic look

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Fabrics are the most basic aspect of any outfit. From velvet to georgette, fabric gives designers something to play with, a rich and versatile canvas.

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An unexpected trio of orange, blue and yellow adds chutzpah to your living spaces.

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Wear your gladiator sandals with skirts, leggings or shorts. Gladiator slippers are one way to show off your legs without showing them off!

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Mixing fabrics is a good way to give your look more character. One good way to do that is to mix a subtle print with a more solid colour.

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Stand high and tall as you let your feet flirt with colourful and fancy wedges this season.

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Flaming orange is the hottest and latest colour in fashion. Wear it to set the world on fire!

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Create your own personal style statement. This statement represents your desire to present yourself in a specific way.

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Leather bags are a safe bet for both informal and formal use, for these spell class with a capital C!

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Try to wear an individual look of your own with which people will identify you.

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The watches we choose to wear reflect the way we want others to see us.  It sums up to be your fashion signature.

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The fashion scene today is all about vibrant colours.

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Creative style consists of patterns that mismatch, like paisley with mixed designs of unrelated scale in ethnic and unusual colour combinations with medium to dark intensity.

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Colours have a poetic association and can denote the mood of the person wearing it because colours have personalities.

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Sizes are relative. Buy what feels comfortable, not what size you thought you were.

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Lots of clothes and nothing to wear? Clean your wardrobe and analyse it, you will come across something you have not worn for a very long time and is still trendy.

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Recognise your best features and commit to playing them up. Learning to manipulate accessories, colour, pattern and texture will help you look your best while you define your personal style.

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It is a well known fact that the highest achievers are people who have a sense of responsibility and are in control of their lives.

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If you want to stand out in a crowd, just cover yourself from head to toe with dots. I promise, nobody can miss seeing you.

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Fabrics should not be over exposed to sunlight.

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It is wiser to have a few comfortable pairs of sandals, rather than rows and rows of shoes that are instruments of torture.

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When you go shopping, create a list with the details of the clothes you have and the clothes required to fill in the gap. This serves as  a budget wardrobe.

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Follow your instincts with your clothes. Sometimes you may not be wearing the latest fashions but at least you are feeling good.

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Polka dots are comical when large, demure when tiny. They are best used sparingly as they can attract a lot of attention.

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Avoid anything that is fake like nail extensions, fake eye lashes, hair wigs, coloured eye lens etc. Anything so put on looks artificial and uncomplimentary. These are best left for the movies or fashion shows.

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Tailored clothing well defines a petite body.

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Peoportion is the key for visual effect. As for fit, your clothes should feel like a second skin.

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Fashion accessories are small articles that are used to enhance the main dress. These accessories may be in the form of scarves, watches, jewelry, ribbons, handbags, perfumes, footwear etc.

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Never look like a fashion victim who has tried hard to look that way.

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Those who have a tummy bulge should avoid wearing clinging clothes with tight waistlines.

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It is well known that the highest achievers are people who have a sense of responsibility and are in control of their lives.

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Buy something because it looks great on you and not because it looks great on a fashion model in a glossy magazine.

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It is wiser to have a few comfortable pairs of sandals, rather than rows and rows of sandals which are instruments of torture.

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Follow your instincts with your clothes. You may not be wearing the latest fashion but at least you are feeling good.

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Despite stiff competition, from other formal dresses, the elegant sari has managed to retain its grace though with some changes.

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Accessories help underscore the stylishness you may want to convey for an important event.

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Be comfortable with who you are and make friends with your inner self. Just be yourself.

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Fashion is a commodity that belongs to anyone and is yet universal!

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Proportion is the key for visual effect. As for fit, your clothes should feel like a second skin. Hence tailored clothes add to one's personality.

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The watch on your wrist is not only an important accessory but a fashion statement and your personal signature.

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Mini skirts, low cut blouses, stretch pants should not be your choice of attire to office.

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Remix getting the most from your clothes in the wardrobe. One of the secrets to stress less dressing is knowing that you have the right clothes in your closet.

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Ever since Cindrella wore glass slippers to the ball, footwear has been high on fashion and is an important part of dressing.

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When you buy eye glasses, you should take care that your eyebrows are in line with the glasses and not above or below them.

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Simply loading yourself with ornaments will not lend your personality a striking aura. It will, on the contrary make you look like an over decorated Christmas tr

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Create your personal style statement in a manner you desire to present yourself. The only thing to remember is that you need to be realistic and honest to your own self.

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Choose accessories carefully, small women can look cluttered and be easily overwhelmed by large pieces.

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Most people don't present themselves as to who they really are. How they feel on the inside is not reflected outside. If a picture is worth a thousand words, then what does your style say about you? Your answer will help to analyse your own personal style.

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The key to being well turned out has a lot to do with your comfort level in the clothes.

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One classic accessory that is always in fashion is your best friend. This accessory comes in all shapes and sizes and is suitable for all occasions. Usually you can get them free and if looked after well, they generally last longer. :-):-):-)

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Use your ingenuity to add special touches to your clothes with different accessories.

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The earliest fashion revolution in India began during the British days. Men switched to suits and the women unable to sport western dresses, styled their cholis to match the latest fashion.

25 Ways To Wear A Scarf

A scarf is a piece of fabric. It could be square or rectangular or long and can be in various fabric textures like cotton, chiffon, silk, pashmina, wool, etc. The scarf originated in Rome where this piece was used as a sweat cloth in hot weather. Soon women started using scarves as a fashionable accessory. Scarves and stoles can be worn in multiple ways and can never get outdated. They are in fashion always and enhance the outfit worn to be a stylish one. They have become a symbol of classicism and elegance. Wearing a scarf is a piece of art and if worn in the right manner over an outfit, you can become the cynosure of all eyes.

There are 25 ways to wear a scarf and they are as follows:-

1. Wrap Style: Fold the scarf to form a triangle and drape it over your shoulder evenly on both sides.
2. Cross Over Style: Roll the scarf and drape one side straight. Take the other end and drape it over the shoulder.
3. Classic Style: Roll the scarf and place it evenly over the shoulder so that the edges fall straight in the front to form an inverted U.
4. Double Rainbow Style: Take a reversible scarf that has two different colors on each side. Drape one edge straight down. Take the other edge around the neck and bring it back onto the opposite side of the shoulder. Fold the hanging edges inside out to show contrast color.
5. Turtleneck Style: Let one edge fall straight down and take the other edge around the neck three times. Tuck the remaining bit inside the folds. Tuck the other hanging side also inside the folds.
6. Knotted Style: Wear the scarf straight down over your shoulder. Take both edges and knot it up. Turn the fabric to form one big loop and slip it over your head so that it forms two layers. Tuck the knot on the back inside the scarf folds.
7. Bunny Ear Style: Take one side of the scarf over the shoulder and the other side around your neck twice. Pull out the edge from under the folds. Pull the other edge of the scarf through the folds inside out to form two big ears that look like a bunny rabbit’s ear.
8. European Loop Style: Take the scarf and fold it half to form a loop. Take it around your neck and bring out the edges through the loop.
9. Basic Loop Style: Take the scarf over your shoulder and drape the other edge around your neck and bring it to the front. Take that edge through the loop around the neck to form another loop through which the other edge can come out.
10. Boa Style: Take one side of the scarf over the shoulder. The other side should be twisted to form a rope and taken around the neck and tucked in. Similarly the first side that is hanging is also twisted and taken around the neck and tucked in.
11. Men’s Tie Style: Drape the scarf over the shoulder. Take one side over the other and repeat this once more. Now take the edge of the scarf and bring it out through the loop and insert it between the two circles. Now you can push the knot up to set the style.
12. Celebrity Style: Take one side of the scarf over the shoulder. Take the other side around your neck twice and pull the edge inside out. The other edge that is outside is also taken inside out.
13. Waterfall Style: Take one side of the scarf over the shoulder. Take the other side twice round the neck and pull the edge from inside out in such a manner that the other edge that is hanging gets covered under it.
14. X Style: Drape the scarf over the shoulder. Cross over the scarf to form X shape. Now take the edges behind and pull it through the loop.
15. Braid Style: Double the scarf and take it around the neck. Through the loop, pull out one edge. Twist it over and make a loop so that the other edge also comes out like a braid.
16. Hidden Knot Style: Take one side of the scarf over the shoulder. Bring the other end round the neck to the front. Form a knot and pull the material over the knot so that it is not shown outside the scarf.
17. Magic Style: Drape the scarf one side and take the other side around the neck. Make a loop from the circle formed and pull out the first edge.
18. Twist and Pull Style: Wear the scarf one side and take the other side round the neck. Form a loop from the hanging side and pull out the other edge through it to form a knot.
19. Western Wrap Style: Fold the scarf to form a triangle. Drape it from front and take the edges behind to tie the knot.
20. Decorative Style: Let the scarf drape onto one side. Take the other side and form a loop and attach a broach or a flower and through the loop, pull out the other edge.
21. Fake Knot Style: Take the scarf over the shoulder on one side. Take the other round the neck twice and cross over the edges twice to form a knot.
22. Rope Style: Take one side of the scarf over the shoulder. The other side should be twisted and taken round the neck twice and the edge is taken out from behind. Similarly the hanging edge is taken behind through the loop to give a rope like effect.
23. Shell Roll Style: Drape the scarf one side and the other side is taken round the neck thrice and tucked in. The fabric is slightly spread so that the hanging edge is covered inside the shell like structure. This is generally done when the scarf is long.
24. Crushed Style: Roll the scarf to crush it completely. When it starts to twist, fold into half and drape it round the neck and pull out the edges through the loop formed.
25. Bag Style: Tie a fancy knot over a hand bag using your scarf or make a fancy bow with it.

Scarves are in the list of those accessories which are always fashionable and stylish. With the help of scarves, you can easily change your look, hide figure flaws and emphasize your unique features.