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How To: Choose The Perfect Shades For Your Face

How to find the right shades for YOUR face...

It’s sunny season and if your anything like me I love to protect my eyes in style. Sunglasses are not only a necessity but also a fashion accessory. Many ladies don’t know what shades are best for their face. Let me help you a bit with some of the hottest shapes on some of our favorite celebs.

1st you need to figure out your face shape. Below are 4 common face shapes

To help you figure out your face shape pull your hair back and look in the mirror. You should see a clear indication of your face shape. If you’re still having a hard time use a handheld mirror and a lipstick. Make a dotted trace on the mirror around your face. You should be able to look at the outline on the mirror and figure out what shape your face is.
 
Now that you know what your face shape is let’s figure out what styles work best for you.

If you have a square shaped face you share a face shape with singer, actress, fashion designer Jessica Simpson. The shades that work best for you are cat eye, wayfarer, oversized and aviator. Shapes you should avoid are heavy brow frames, oval and boxy frames. 

If you have a round face you share a face shape with American Idol princess Kelly Clarkson. The shades that look best on you are rectangle, square, wayfarer, cat eye, and aviator. You should avoid round and oversized shades.

If you have a heart shaped face you are in good company with Ms. Olivia Pope aka Kerry Washington. The shades that look best on you are rectangle, round, oval, aviator, square and wayfarer. Shapes you should avoid are top-heavy frames, embellished frames and wide top shades.

If you have an oval face you share a face shape with Queen Bee. The shades that look best on you are rectangle, round, square, cat eye and aviator. You should avoid oversized shades. 

thrift 101: Is $2 too much?

Is $2 too much?

Thrifting is becoming all the rage and everyone wants a piece of the action. I love to thrift and sometimes I see $4 and they're having 50% off and I halfway look at the garment it goes straight in my basket with no thought. But is $2 too much?  I say YES especially if it's not needed or you will never wear it.  How many people have a closet full of clothes but only wear a 1/4 of the closet? BTW I can help you out with that problem check out our Stylist Services ;)   I am so guilty of this. I think most of the joy of thrifting is being able to say I bought this entire outfit and I paid under $20.  The best way to get value out of your thrifted goods is to shop how you would shop for regular clothes.

1. Go in with a plan- thrifting is no different than grocery shopping. When you go in with a list you tend to discipline yourself, without a list you leave with cookies, chips and some battery operated sponge to clean your dishes (not needed)

2. Stick to the plan- your plan has to be general ie. dress for friends wedding, new fall clothes, sweaters etc.  with thrifting you never know what your going to find so a general idea is needed.

3. Ask yourself Love it, Need it, Want it...thanks to Tiffany "The Budgetnista" Aliche I often ask myself these three questions when shopping. I haven't come across a thrift store that takes returns so a decision has to be made because all sales are final.

4. Check the fabric and quality. Yes it's $2 but will it cost you $20 to fix it? Is it fixable? These are questions you must ask yourself.  Can I throw this in the washer machine? Does it have to go to the dry cleaners?  All of these questions are important because it adds to the cost of the item.

Remember the point of thrifting is to find quality clothes, accessories, furniture etc. at affordable prices while helping the carbon footprint by reducing landfill. Your also giving back to your community being most thrift stores are tied to a local charity. I'm sure you didn't know you was doing all that by purchasing a $2 sweater but before you go filling your carts make sure you ask yourself is $2 too much? Styling on a dime is a common concept I'm just showing you how to do it the Wright way.

#28DaysofVintage Day 25

Journal Entry Day 25: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life
Activities:  Shooting for the new website and business evening tonight.  

                           The Sun will come out Tomorrow...Annie

 

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Dress: #Vintage floral day dress that I transformed into knickers.  This is my favorite thing to do...my own
Blazer: Marc by Marc Jacobs corduroy blazer...my own
Shoes:  Nine West suede & leather boots...my own

#28DaysOfVintage Day 24

Journal Entry Day 24: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life
Activities:  Shooting for the new website and business evening tonight.  

                     No beauty shines brighter than that of A good heart

 

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Dress: Diane Von Furstenberg mini heart print wrap dress...my own
Sweater: #Vintage heart cardigan...my own
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs leather wedge boots...my own
Shades: Octagon shades...get them from Style Haven
Tights: Uniqlo HeatTech tights...get them from Uniqlo

#28DaysOfVintage Day 23

Journal Entry Day 23: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life
Activities:  Another day spent the indoors...Well I ran out quickly for a post office run and to grab something from the market.  Thank God I live in front of the camera so here's a classic #vintage look

"Beauty is not in the face; beauty is a light in the heart"

Kahlil Gibran

 

 

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Dress: Mary McFadden Collection silk dress.  Such a beautiful     fit ...get it from Style Haven 
Shoes: Marc by Marc Jacobs leather pumps...my own
Bag: #Vintage clutch...get it from Style Haven
Shades: Cat Eye Sunnies...get them from Style Haven 
Cuff: Gold cuff...get it from Style Haven  
Bangles: Stackable bracelets...get them from Style Haven

#28DaysOfVintage Day 22

Journal Entry Day 22: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life
Activities:  spent the entire day indoors...tired from the last week of activities I decided to work on the new website.  Of course even indoors I wear #vintage but I will spare you the pics of my PJ's Check the details out below.

Everyday may not be good, but there is good in every day!

 

        

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Dress: DKNY dress...get it from Style Haven 
Shoes: Dolce and Gabbana leather stiletto...my own
Bag: #Vintage clutch...get it from Style Haven
Shades: Cat Eye Sunnies...get them from Style Haven

#28DaysOfVintage Day 21

Journal Entry Day 21: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life
Activities: Vending at a Sip & Shop hosted by VH1 Mob Wives                        Big Ang...Newark Symphony Hall 

Life is better when your laughing 

Big Ang loved our shades and Vintage purses

        

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Romper: #Vintage 1980's pant romper...my own
 
Shirt: Uniqlo HeatTeach long sleeve V...my own get it here

Shades: Semi Rimless Round Shades...get them at Style Haven
   
Sneakers: Urban Outfitters platform sneakers  ...my own

Big Ang is wearing our Cat Eye Sunnies...get them here 

#28DaysOfVintage Day 20

Journal Entry Day 20: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life
Activities: Shopping for Style Haven then I must head back to the cold of NJ 

Life is an adventure...Take risk 

        

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Top: #Vintage 1970's silk tented tunic.  If there was anything I learned the last few days at the Magic Convention it was that this is the year of the 70's.  Good thing this is one of my favorite eras ...my own

Jeans: Levis I barely wear jeans but when I do Levis are my go to brand...my own

   
Sneakers: Calvin Klein pony hair sneaks.  Had to pack the sandals getting ready to head back to freezing temps.  ...my own

#28DaysOfVintage Day 19

Journal Entry Day 19: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life
Activities: Going back to Cali Cali Cali it's day 3 the last day of WWD Magic Convention.  I'm finishing up my buying and heading  back to LA for more shopping.

The doors will be opened to those bold enough to who knock

          

        

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Dress: #Vintage floral full skirt 1950's style dress...my own

Sunglasses: Cat eye shade...my own get a pair here
   
Sandals: Bakers leather cross strap sandals...my own

#28DaysOfVintage Day 18

Journal Entry Day 18: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life
Activities: Still in Vegas and today is the 2nd day of WWD Magic Convention.  I'm was on the selling floor today from 11am-6pm attending seminars, networking and shopping for Style Haven.

        

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Cardigan: Charu Designs wrap jersey cardigan w/hood in navy ..my own

Cami: H&M...my own

Skirt: #Vintage tiered ruffle floral skirt...my own

Sunglasses: Gucci large round sunglasses...my own
   
Sandals: Bakers leather cross strap sandals...my own

#28DaysOfVintage Day 17

Journal Entry Day 17: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life 
Activities: I'm in Vegas and today is the 1st day of WWD Magic Convention.  I'm on the floor all day from 9am-6pm attending seminars, networking and shopping for Style Haven.

Next time you think about beautiful things, 

don't forget to count yourself in

        

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Dress: #Vintage 1970's Hawaiian paisley print maxi dress...my own 
I felt so beautiful in this dress and got tons of compliments on how beautiful it was throughout the day.  

Sunglasses: Cat eye sunnies...get them here Style Haven
   
Sandals: Bakers cross cross flat leather sandals...my own

#28DaysOfVintage Day 16

Journal Entry Day 16: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life 
Activities: Another freezing day and I'm traveling to Vegas today.  My challenge was to stay warm but not overdress for the warm climate that I was flying to.  My solution was to layer of course.  Travel Day...headed to Vegas

        

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Jacket: #Vintage Macys corduroy blazer...get it @ Style Haven
   
Tee Shirt: American Apparel deep V...my own get it here

Pants: Private Label Harem pants...get them here Style Haven

Sneakers: Calvin Klein pony hair slides...my own 

#28DaysOfVintage Day 15

Journal Entry Day 15: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life 
Activities: It was bitter cold in NJ so I stayed indoors majority of the day.  I braved the cold for a min to go out and celebrate a friends birthday...This is what I wore

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Shirt: #Vintage 1970's blouse...my own
   
Jeans: Levis...my own

Earrings: Hand made door knockers from the former Pieces of Brooklyn...my own

Belt: Gucci reversible leather belt...my own

Boots: Gucci boot...my own 

Bag:#Vintage genuine snake skin clutch  ..my own ;) 

#28DaysOfVintage Day 14

Journal Entry Day 14: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life 
Activities: Style Haven...The Valentines Day Edition!  Happy lovers day to all of the lovers out there. 

"Where there is love there is life"

Gandhi

        

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Coat: #Vintage  Winlit leather coat...get it here Style Haven
   
Dress: #Vintage 1970's floral print mini dress w/sheer sleeves...my own


Sunnies: Modern 1970's style oversized shades with bent arms...get them here Style Haven

Boots: Replay suede boots...my own 

Legwarmers: Love these leg warmers I often throw them on.  I can't remember where I got them from but they're definitely one of my favorite winter accessories...my own ;) 

#28DaysOfVintage Day 13

Journal Entry Day 13: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life 
Activities: Style Haven...Stay warm is an overstatement I'm freezing out here.  Happy Friday the 13th ;)

"Baby It's Cold Outside"

Anyone who's ever been cold

        

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Coat: #Vintage 1980's plush leopard print Faux Fur D'Esprit Dubrowsky and Perlbinder Jacket...get it here Style Haven
   
Dress: #Vintage 1980's leopard print sheath...my own

Sunnies: Cat Eye Sunnies...get them here Style Haven

Bag: I love this #Vintage embroidered bag.  It has a old spirit yet so modern.  (Yes bags have spirits!)

Boots: Vera Wang suede and leather motorcycle boots...my own 

Tights: Uniqlo Heatteach...as you can see by now I wear a pair everyday of the winter...get them here Uniqlo 

#28DaysOfVintage Day 12

Journal Entry Day 12: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life 
Activities: Style Haven 

"Limits Like Fears Are Often Just An Illusion" 

Michael Jackson

        

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Shirt: Urban Outfitters graphic tee...my own

Sweater: #Vintage mohair cardigan with pockets...get it here Style Haven

Sunnies: Oversized Shades...get them here Style Haven

Skirt: #Vintage 1970's full circle midi length skirt...my own

Belt: #Vintage leather and metal 1980's belt...my own

Boots: #Vintage leather cowboy boots.  Handcrafted, no size is printed in them.  They fit like a 7 1/2-8...get them here Style Haven

#28 DaysOfVintage Day 11

Journal Entry Day 11: #28DaysOfVintage

Goal: To show the world that Vintage is wearable in everyday life 
Activities: Meetings, Style Haven and attending the Live Richer Challenge party

"The future belongs to those who prepare for it today" 

Malcolm X

        

OOTD (Outfit of the day): 

Shirt: #vintage dashiki thrifted...my own

Sunnies: Cat eyed sunnies...get them here Style Haven
Skirt: H&M lycra mini skirt...my own

Bag: Etienne Aigner Genuine Leather shoulder bag...get it from Style Haven

Tights:  Uniqlo Heatteach leggings 

Boots: Vera Wang leather and suede motorcycle boots...my own