Choosing the right fabric and fit is crucial
That paled in comparison, though, to how amazed the author seems to be with herself
Add a structured leather handbag and gold-toned jewelry to pull everything together
The midi length fits more like a maxi on my 410 frame , but the adjustable straps make it easy to raise the dress to a more petite-friendly length
COLOR BLOCKING Color blocking is an approach to fashion design that I often turn to because it always fascinates me how the clothes Ive already sketched TAKE ON A NEW LIFE when the panels or construction elements are broken up into different pieces and colorations
"People often think that dinginess or yellowing of their whites is caused by dye transfer from other clothes," says Johnson, "but actually it can be caused by a buildup of body soils (yuck!) that are not completely removed wash after wash by poor-performing laundry detergents." Find a detergent that gets the job done (she recommends Tide PODS plus Febreeze), remember not to overload your washer and don't let dirty clothes sit unwashed for too long, or else unwanted grime can set further into fabrics