By Christina B. Advincula on 5 Feb, 2015
Fashion and Beauty Writer
Not all women are gifted with height. Most Asians are around 5 feet tall, but that's not a bad thing! Since proportion is key when it comes to styling, here are a few tips on how to play-up your petiteness and not overwhelm your frame.
Avoid Oversized Bags
If you don't need to carry a lot of things, it's best to stay away from huge bags. Oversized bags tend to overwhelm short women. Instead, choose small to medium sized purses for it to be proportionate to your frame.
Add Slim Belts
Opt to wear slim belts as much as possible! Wide or contrasting belts cut the figure in half and break up the vertical illusion that petite women want to achieve.
Choose Pieces with Vertical Lines
Since lines and stripes are still in, use them to your advantage. Vertical lines draw the eye up and down rather than side to side, making you look leaner and longer. The vertical lines don't necessarily have to be in print--panels, seams, and other details that appear vertical will also do the trick.
Wear Heels
If all else fails, wear heels. Wearing heels is the easiest way to add height. For petite frames, it's best to wear pumps and sling-backs because ankle straps cuts the vertical line of your legs, making your legs appear shorter.
Have more fashion tips to share? Let us know in the comment box below!
By Christina B. Advincula on 5 Feb, 2015
Fashion and Beauty Writer
(cover photo from stephiielim)
Gone are the days when you need a pair of heels to be considered fashionable because flat wear is making OOTDs stylish one post after another. The daily grind is getting more hectic and sometimes you just can't wear your favourite pair of heels all the time to glam up your look. That's when your favourite flat shoes come in! May it be sneakers, sandals, or boots, these understated footwear are stylish essentials perfect for a variety of looks.
Here are our favourite heel-lees OOTD posts to give you ideas on how to wear them!
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Sneakers
Clozetter iamaly definitely knows how to style her classic converse sneakers. There's a reason why sneakers have always been a mainstay because they come in various colours, shapes, and sizes and are extremely comfortable. Pair these with a shorts and shirt ensemble or bring a touch of cool, casual vibe to your dressed up dresses for extended comfort.
Mandals
Following the normcore trend last year is the sprouting of the "mandals" or man-sandals. Clozette Ambassador christyfrisbee uses her mandals as a contrast to this monochrome feminine outfit. The mandals are simplistic and super comfortable sandals that add a little bit of boyish statement to any look.
Boots
Boots are definitely made for walking and Clozette ambassador GelaMunoz uses hers in an OOTD for her music festival look. Depending on the style, boots can exude either a boho, fierce, or military-inspired look.
Slip-ons
Let's be honest, it's hard to shop in heels and the last thing you want to happen while shopping is for your feet to hurt. For Clozette Ambassador stephiielim, the best shoes for shopping are these cute patterned slip-ons.
Sandals
Sandals such as the gladiator, T-strap, flip-flops and such are footwear that exposes your lovely feet and nails unlike other flatwear. Clozette Ambassador chinobcena wear hers with a sleeveles top and skirt for a sweet and girly casual look.
What are your favourite heel-less OOTDs? Let us know in the comment box below!
By Christina B. Advincula on 4 Feb, 2015
Fashion and Beauty Writer
Just in time for the month of love, COCOMI brings watches to our doorstep, making shopping for that perfect watch for yourself or your loved ones a breeze.
COCOMI is Singapore's new dedicated online watch retailer offering a wide range of brands, from budget to luxury, such as : Aigner, Ballast, Bering, Casio, CCCP, Cogito, Daniel Wellington, DuFa, James McCabe, Morgan, Pebble and Thomas Earnshaw, to name a few.
We got the privilege to attend their launch last week and were impressed with not only the range of watches available but with their insistence on ensuring quality customer service. Following its launch, COCOMI has already set its sights on making a splash in the market by providing a range of exclusive offers for its shoppers while making online shopping a better experience.
So what are you waiting for? It's time to shop! Free shipping awaits Singaporean buyers.
For the latest range of watches, promotions, and further details, visit COCOMI.COM.
