Category: Fashion

Style Icon – Jennifer Lopez

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I love seeing Jennifer Lopez in the fashion magazines or her music videos.  She is always so sophisticated and well-groomed.   She is so beautiful and is always being featured in the magazines.  The stunning star is always fearless when it comes to fashion.  She knows what looks good on her curvy figure and she can carry different styles effortlessly.  Whether it is streetwear or haute couture sexy evening dresses, J.Lo always fits the image.

The very first time when I saw Jennifer Lopez in her green Versace dress which she wore to the 42nd Grammy Awards in 2000 made my jaw dropped.  It was a sheer silk chiffon dress printed with tropical leaf and bamboo patterns. Do you remember The Dress?    It has a low-cut neck which extended several inches below her navel, loosely fastened with a brooch and then opened out again, exposing her midriff.  Jennifer Lopez wore a pair of nude-tone shorts and it was revealed that she kept the dress on by using double-sided fashion tape.

This dress got everyone talking about it for a long time.  This high-profile dress was designed by Donatella Versace and it became the dress of the year.  This gown is by far her boldest and most iconic look.  15 years on after she has worn it, the dress is still associated with her and Versace.

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With a successful dance and pop music career, this 40 something year old mother of twins certainly is a proof that styles get better with age.  Some of my favourite J.Lo’s looks on the red carpet are the long black toga dress at the Grammy, sheer chiffon red gown at the Billboard Award and sexy nude lace dress at the Golden Globe Award just like the mermaid evening dresses of ihomecoming.

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She just has the most amazing sense of style.  As women, I believe we should all embrace her attitude on fashion which radiates confidence.

How To Find Your Clothing Style

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Honing in on the clothing style that suits you best is a unique challenge that we all face at some point in our lives. Since you can always save money on new clothes by using coupons from Discountrue.com and other online couponing services that allow you to shop for less at various stores, such as Kohl’s, the temptation to keep collecting new pieces is always there. But by following these simple tips, you can find your clothing style with minimal damage to your wallet!

Discover Your Signature Look

Knowing your own style and what your signature look entails goes a long way. Go through your favorite magazines and find images that inspire you. Take the time to shop at your favorite brick and mortar stores, as well as your chosen online boutiques and make yourself a wish list. Are you someone who is all about the trends or do you favor a more classic look? Do you like loud, vibrant colors or are you more of an earth tone type? If you have style icons that you appreciate, take some cues from them.

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Get Rid Of Old Clothes

We tend to hang on to clothes for far too long under the guise of being able to wear that “someday”. Many stylists often propose a one year rule in these instances, saying that it is best to get rid of pieces that you have not worn within the last calendar year. Even clothes that you wear once in a while need to get the boot. By organizing your closet, you are able to define your style and stick to it, like a true fashion icon!

Buy The Right Fit

The best way to ensure a truly flattering wardrobe is to purchase items of proper fit and proportion. Do not dress for the size you might be one day and fall into patterns of wishful thinking. By choosing the wrong choices, like those that buckle and pull, you can inadvertently tack on extra pounds. When purchasing clothes, a person needs to consider their figure and buy clothing that showcases their best attributes.

Know The Colors That Work For You

Every color doesn’t work for everyone. During the color scheme decision process, the skin tone, hair color and eye color all need to be heavily considered. For example, those who have blonde hair and pale skin tend to look their best in saturated bright colors, such as emerald green. Warmer and darker tones do well with colors like olive green and turquoise.

Get A Great Haircut

A great haircut is the glue that holds your sartorial decisions together. It is the one accessory that you cannot get rid of. You will want to choose a hair style that is most flattering to your particular facial features and there may be a little bit of trial and error involved in this process, but when you get it right you’ll know the effect was worth it!