The Curvy Bride

Well ladies I'm in wedding mode - all these weddings lately has me going martially mad - I'm thinking October 2011 - give me a few years to save up! LOL! So i have been browsing wedding dress sites and this site is just stunning - and its Aussie - i reckon its one of the best plus-size bridal stores i have seen on the web. Curvaceous Bridal is located in Sydney and i reckon they have a pretty good range that is perfectly tailored to the curvy body - so if your a curvy bride check them out! You can click on the image for a closer look!!

http://www.curvaceousbridal.com.au/

Style for your Shape Series - Rectangle

Sorry i have been so slack with my blogs lately, my computer hasn't been letting me log on - so I'm probably gonna make up for it this week! Oops and girls the pressies are still coming - i just haven't had a chance to get to the post office!! (i know, i know - slack!!) And Ive just started reading the twilight series - and I'm obsessed (sad for a 28 year old woman!!!).

Rectangle

The width of the shoulders is more or less the same width as the hips, with little or no waist definition.

Famous Rectangles:
-Jennifer Garner
-Courtney Cox
-Nicole Kidman
-Nicole Ritchie
-Natalie Portman

You’ll be amazed at how you can change the look of your body and create a more feminine image. Start by wearing belts. Skinny, wide, or in between, they’re your best choice for accentuating—and creating—a waistline. Choose wrap tops and dresses that gather or tie at your waist, drawing diagonal lines that point right to it. Corset tops are also good, because the cinch in your middle and create the illusion of the waist you're
missing.
Drawstring pants are wonderful for you, because the gathering creates fullness in the hips to give the illusion of a waist. Don’t wear extremely low-slung pants, because they’ll make you look like a box. A slightly higher rise will give the illusion of a curvier figure.
Boxy sleeveless tops are a no-no for you. They draw horizontal, masculine lines on your body, and you don't want more of these. Also avoid loose-fitting dresses. Their shapeless style will make you look...well...shapeless! And always make sure your jackets don't have wide lapels that add unnecessary width and squareness to you upper body.

Style solutions for the Rectangle:
Best Feature: Arms and Legs

The key for the rectangle is to soften the lines of your body whenever you can. This means paying attention to fabrics and cuts and avoiding those that add unnecessary hard angles to your frame. Showing some skin is a good way to add softness, so choose sleeveless tops that are cut to bare more of your shoulder. Team then with Capri's to bare some skin on the bottom, too.
Gauzy, flowing fabrics and silks and silks and satin are always great choices. Curvy cuts, soft ruffles, and fluted edges all work to balance your straighter lines. Show off your feminine side by wearing skirts and dresses, especially ones with asymmetrical hemlines.
When you are wearing masculine styles like blazers and trousers, add something feminine to soften the lines—or a sexy lace camisole. Your waistline should be your focal point as often as possible, so your closet should be stocked with expressive belts, fitted tops and jackets and skirts that have a higher waistline.
When choosing evening wear go try a Corset top!

A Shapelier silhouette can be attained by visually adding subtle width to the shoulders by wearing:
¨ Deep wide V– necks
¨ Boat necks
¨ Wide scoop necklines
¨ Shirring or easing at the shoulders
¨ Cap sleeves
Create the illusion of a waist by wearing:
¨ Deep V-necks
¨ Colour blocking combinations
¨ Wide belts around the hips
¨ Wrap tops that tie around the waist
¨ Open single breasted jackets
¨ Flared or A-line skirts
Avoid
¨ Baggy pants,
¨ Anything double breasted

City Chic at Fashion week

Hey ladies

Well i didn't win - god i wanted to - but i didn't - and I'm not gonna bitch about the girl who won - even though it was a sympathy vote and she didn't even address the criteria of the competition - I'm not bitter...... am I???

Anyway i am soooo proud of the label - and honestly it was a big hit!! Click my title above and you can check out the 9 news footage - and my girl Melanie (with the purple hair) from the Elizabeth store chats to the 9 news team about the day - you go girl - they won the store managers comp and got to go see it as well!! (so proud of them)

Here is a peak at the clothing that was on the runway - still i reckon they could have had a more cohesive collection - it was a bit department store in some sections and way, way to short for my liking - i have horrible legs - but the final dresses where stunning, Ive got a wedding coming up so fingers crossed they are available soon xoxox

Update

Hey girlie's - i have been busy doing my entries for the City Chic Comp - in order - Katy Perry, Beth Ditto and Alannah Hill - So everyone - fingers crossed for me!!

I reckon i could do the Katy Perry one better - i have parasol that would have looked fab with me holding - so i might get antsy and re-do it by the weekend!!

I totally in love with my Alannah Hill hair - my partners wasn't too keen though, but i love it! ;-)!!

I was trying to emanate these piccies below - not sure how good i did - i found the Katy Perry pic after i did the photo - i was too keen!! - it's killing me - I'm gonna have to re-do it!!

Fingercrossed ladies!!

Also - its Wednesday and all prizes will be sent tomorrow to the girls that forwarded me there details!! Thanks again xoxoxox

bye for now xoxox

New City Chic Competition - And it's a Goody!!

OK girls - this week city chick have a great comp on - You can win a trip for two, flights, accommodation and be picked up in a limo on arrival to Sydney - where you get to go to the Rosemont Fashion Week and see city chic make history!! - here what you have to do

"""Ladies Ladies Ladies we want YOU to "Live like the Rich & Famous" We want you to post photos or video footage to our facebook page of you impersonating your favourite celebrity whether it's faming or shaming them.. Plus, in 25 words or less tell us which celebrity & why.... see the event for further details. Competition & prizes within Australia only. xoxo CC"""""

I already have a few ideas up my sleeve - i would love to win this prize!!! Plus you get a $1000 wardrobe - how wicked!!

Click the link below if you have a facebook account to check out the details!!

http://www.facebook.com/friends/?added&ref=tn#/event.php?eid=112866379648

YAY 10 Followers

Woo Hoo - 10 followers

thanks stephanie for being my number 10# - you have a prize coming your way - please email you details - thanks chicky

Girls that's it - 10 followers now - all my prizes are gone - i wanted to wait to post them all out at once - so ladies - when i get paid next week - i will be posting you goodies - GRRRR rego this week and we are broke :-(

bye for now xoxox

Some international Stores

Hi ladies - sorry for the tardiness in my blogging - I have been a busy little bee!!

Here's a list of my fave international stores

www.igigi.com - love this site - i used to buy wholesale - the quality is fab!!
www.trentacosta.com - this guys knows women's curves and he is a great designer and photographer - based in New York - if you want classic pieces Trentacosta is your man - Plus he is having a 65% off sale at the moment!! Woo Hoo - the king of the wrap dress!
http://www.sizeappeal.com - this site is a great place to find cheap dresses and tops
http://www.swakdesigns.com - wow - fab summer dresses on here and pretty cheap!!
http://www.torrid.com - speaks for itself - ;-)

these are the best contemporary international stores online at the moment - the rest are pretty average and aimed at a older audience! If you have come across any other great international stores - please drop me a line and i can add it to the list -

Bye for now xoxox

Some more cool Aussie stores!!

Hey ladies

Well i was rather impressed by this site i came across today - http://www.dreamdiva.com.au/

If you looking for an evening or special occasion like a wedding coming up - this is your place ladies - really good prices for full length evening dresses and there sizing goes up to 24 (and is in centimetres). And if your looking for some new denim jeans - they have a great selection!! If you live in Melbourne you can visit there store - i will be next time I'm there. Here are me fave pieces - click on the piccies and it will take you straight to the site!

Bye for now xox

My fav international store

Hi there girls

well by far the best site on the net is Torrid - this store is awesome!! It has everything and there clearance section is fantastic - since our seasons don't match - so you can pick up cheap dresses in summer and cheap jumpers/jackets in winter - they have a fab range of shoes - excellent boots an even with the exchange rate and postage its cheaper than buying in Australia!! The site is really easy to use and you can just use one of the online conversion calculators to get the right size!! I have brought lots of items from there over the years - they are reliable and fast!

So check them out next time you on the net!!

Bye for now xx

Big Boobs - No Problems

Hi ladies

A lovely lady by the name of Amanda sent me this link for all the busty girls out there. Bravissimo is a fab online shop that specialises in lingere, swimwear and clothing for women who wear a bra between D - KK cup - there sizes go up to size 18UK - which is about a size 20AU - so not too bad - hopefully they will increase there size range in the future - here are a few of my favourte pieces!!

Very sexy i must say!!! - the all-in-one piece is very 1950's!!

Bye for now xox

Im back - internet problems!!! Grrrr

Hi all

Sorry i havent posted anything in a few days - i had to get a new modem - so its been the longest 2 days of my life!! Wow ive just looked at my facebook and geez have i started something!!! I was trying to reach a bigger audience and posted a link to my blog on the site

http://www.facebook.com/topic.php?topic=35390&post=465707&uid=2808848431#/topic.php?uid=2808848431&topic=35390

and now it's turned into the war of words on a huge scale - i must say they are some pretty mean people in this world and im glad im not a shallow hurtful person like them - but thanks to all the people who supported me - you guys helped out me so much!! Check it out its a good read!!

Howdy and to my newest followers - email me your details for your free gift! Oh and ladies your gifts will be coming in a few days i havent had a chance to get to the post office this week yet!

Bye for now xoxox

Style for your Shape Series - Apple

Hey Ladies

this is the first in a series ive been working on for style's that suit your shape! I have poured over all me books and the internet to find the best tips for your figure at any size.








The Apple


Famous Apples: Oprah Winfrey, Queen Latifah, Beth Ditto, Sherri Shepherd

You wonder why you never see your body type addressed in the fashion magazines. After all, the average Australian woman is a size 14-16, depending on which survey you read—yet women in the media are usually no bigger than an 8. Now you can be as dazzling as the slinky girls, because fashion is evolving beyond the big and baggy look.
The key idea for the apple is to create lines where none exist. Since your body is round, drawing lines and angles on it with the right clothing will help to counteract it, creating the shape and curve your strive for.
Try a V-neck top with an empire waistline. The V will slim your bust-line, the seaming under your brats will provide lift and support, and the fabric below will fall loosely over your midsection for the perfect concealment. Fabric that are more substantial are good, because they drape nicely over anything you want to hide. Tops with long sleeves are always a plus, but they should never cling to your fuller upper arms. Loose, flowy fabrics like silks, rayon's, and gauzy cotton also make the grade. Wear stretchy fitted tanks or t-shirts underneath to add support, hide any bumps and bulges, and provide these lighter fabrics with a solid foundation.
Pants and Skirts that fall in a straight line from the hip down and skim over your middle are smart choices. Keep in mind that anything that clings to tightly to the fuller parts of your body will put emphasis in the wrong places. Prints and patterns can actually distract from the things you want to conceal, so they can be assets to the apple. Feel free to wear them with confidence, and break them up with a solid colour here and there. A slightly larger print is best as smaller prints can make you look bigger sometimes - best to try different combinations!

Ok here are some good tips - balance will occur by visually slimming the upper body by wearing:

Shoulder pads—now don't screw your nose up, they have come along way since the 80’s! The right ones can be the best slimming tool or even tops with puffy sleeves!
Deep V or U neckline—if you’ve got them flaunt them I say!
Vertical and diagonal lines - if done correctly!

Tops with side splits that end just below or at the tummy line.
Tops that drape rather than cling around and underneath the tummy, especially if the are longer.
Cross-over necklines or Wrap tops!
Dresses can be a problem but a Wrap dress can look stunning and a knee lenght or floor length empire line dresses are perfect!
Tunic tops with elegantly loose straight cut pants or a straight skirt.
If you want to feel a little sexy a crisp white shirt and a nice pencil skirt with a split is a good choice.
Take advantage of eye-up accessories
Don’t be afraid of colour!
Avoid—anything tight or clingy, shiny fabrics, tight belts, tight waist bands that cause the stomach to spill over the top, hipsters, anything double breasted and oversized!

So there you have it Apples - what good for your shape!! Hope you find it helpful!

Weekend Update

Hi ladies..... another big weekend for me!

Yay six followers and counting - only 4 prizes left ladies!!

So far these lovely girls are getting something special from my body shop goodie bag!

First Follower - Miss Jo White - my melbourne princess mwha!! you gift will be on its way on Tuesday! thanks for getting me your details hun xoxo
sarahdan - email me your details for you prize hun xox
Angela Ewen - email me your details for you chicky -a prize is coming your way!
elsie.4 - email me your details so i can send you a special prize!
kamalika - email me your details so i can post you a special gift aswell!
Sassy Boo - email me you details - love your hippy knits and skirts - you have a gift coming your way aswell! Ladies check out her site http://www.sassyboo.com.au/

email me at jward@lulusboudoir.com.au or
through Facebook http://www.facebook.com/Miss.Jaime.Lee

Thanks so much for following my blog ladies and if i have missed anyone out please email me and i can add you to my list xoxo

Bye for now

Miss Jaime

Some inspiration.....

Fashion Photography - Sarah Moon

I have had a love of fashion photography for awhile now and living in a house with 2 other artists means there is alot of inspiration around!!! When i stumbled across the "Fashion Book by Phaidon" i was so inspired by the photography of Sarah Moon i got out my dusty old Polaroid and Pentax 35mm camera and started shooting! then i got sentimental - It's so unfortunate that we have lost the old style of making photos and memories, I love the old 8mm home movies my papa made and the 70's color of all my mums and dads old photos!! I think digital cameras have lost that candid quality of the old film. So lucky for me we have managed to score some good dark room equipment (for free i might add ;-) from a high school and now we are in the process of building our very own dark room!! YAY!! I cant wait to experiment with different emulsions and chemicals, anyway lets get down to the pictures -

Below are some of the images that Sarah Moon has created - it features her own work and the 1972 Pirelli Calender.

1972 Pirelli Calender



Some of her own work - isn't it amazing!

Next Time - David laChapel!!