Friday, February 5th, 2010
Dressing tables originated in 18th century in France. They are referred to as “toilette” or “toilet tables” as most women use to wrap their cosmetic in a small, square linen coth (the toilette) before they put them in a chest. It is handy addition and offers extra storage. There are many different types of dressing table to choose like large, draped, kidney shaped tables which are luxurious and look good in a larger room. Some antique Victorian and French tables are suitable also for large bedrooms. They have elaborate mirrors and beautiful carvings.
For small rooms, art-deco style dressing-tables are used. Plain wooden vanities and white painted styles can work wonders in a small room. Women prefer to put make up on in the sanctuary of the bedroom that is the mirror. Some have full length mirrors, nearby or attached to the dressing table. Antique-style mirrors are very decorative and some dressing tables have flip-flop lids with mirrors which are very practical.
A dressing table add a touch of romance and glamour to any woman’s bedroom. As quoted by Akiko Busch, it is a place to indulge one’s fancies and compose one’s soul. It is essential furniture that gives self adornment and stylish look to the bedroom. If a dressing table is not well designed and not properly decorated and used, things will be cluttered in the room and may not be helpful to give the bedroom an “at home” atmosphere. How can you make them stylish and create a comfy ambiance? Decorate?
Some useful tips to decorate your dressing table:
- Cover the top with muslin or lace and ladies put heir silver comb and brushes on them.
- Antique, wooden, oriental or modern jewellery boxes look very attractive on top of dressing tables.
- You may put some attractive vintage dolls or figurines to make it look lovely.
- A kerosene lamp or candle holder will add up a Victorian touch finish.
- Place family photos, valentines, vintage postcards n top of the table and cover with a glass to create a collage.
- Mix antique accessories to different decades to keep the look fresh.
- Collections of antiques can be groups for a personal touch.
- Always is a person of new ideas and ventures so you can make creative applications on antique objects.
- Choose the dressing table carefully that will match the style of the bedroom and may serve as a great centrepiece for your room. Here are some points to consider for selecting your ideal dressing table:
* Remember that the table is meant to be fun, luxury piece to pamper you so it must be the most feasible in the bedroom. Its location is determined where you spend most time getting ready to go out.
* This piece can be an exciting new accessory and temptation to buy new ones so consider a place for future purchases. Check the styles that contain drawers or small cabinets.
* Think about space constraints especially personal comfort. If you’d be more relaxed in a nice upholstered chair, indulge with that. You can go with the basics with mirror and table as long as the set will be used fairly as your special area for dressing and making yourself feel good.
* From antique to retro, from light bulbs to lamps, from glass to mahogany, for sure you will have a good pick for the style and shape you have in mind. Visit some local retail warehouses and online shops so you can make comparisons and come up with the dressing table you prefer.
Tags: Dressing, Gorgeous, MakeOver, Table
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Monday, June 8th, 2009
With the new year, it is time for a new image. Time to streamline your wardrobe so that everything fits and flatters you perfectly. Make those I-have-nothing-to-wear days history. Pare down your wardrobe ruthlessly and throw out anything that does not make you look amazing.
Set aside a day, or two to try on every item of clothing you own.
Does it look good on you?
Yes? Keep it.
Maybe? Throw it out.
No? Throw it out too.
Okay, you need not throw them into a bin. You could give them away to someone who might appreciate it more all sell them to a second hand store.
Take stock of what you have left? You would probably be left with very few items if you have gone through your wardrobe thoroughly, with a critical eye.
Before you shop for the latest Spring/summer styles, stop. You do not want to fill your wardrobe with more clothes that do not flatter you. What looks great on your best pal could very well look awful on you.
Spring/Summer 2008 fashion is elegant. From simple cuts to tiered dresses. Colors range from black, white (classics every season) to tan to mint green and pink and purple. No must wear color or must wear shape or strict skirt length. The only rule is to wear something that makes you look fabulous and that is the attitude you should take when revamping your wardrobe. Vertical stripes are hot this season which is a boon for anyone who could use their slimming effect.
Study the clothes you are keeping. The ones that make you look great. Does any particular color dominate?
Speaking about color, do you know which colors really flatter you?
The right colors make a world of difference. A simple dress in your color can make you look radiant, but the exact same dress in a different color that clashes with your skin tone could make you look sickly. Choose your colors carefully.
Do you look better in cool colors or warm colors? If there already is a particular color, like electric blue or gold or peach that makes you look particularly wonderful, make that the basic color in your wardrobe and get at least a skirt, a pair of pants, a top and a dress in that shade. Then search for other colors that complement your chosen color and which make you look amazing.
When you buy clothing, do not look at the size alone. Size is but a number, conjured up according to the whims of the fashion houses. You don’t have to be a size zero to look gorgeous. You do have to wear clothes that fit your actual size and which flatter your figure type if you want to look your best.
Measure the widest part of your hip and the largest part of your bustline. Are your hips larger than your bust or is your bustline larger than your hips?
If your hips are larger, you are bottom heavy or pear shaped.
If both are about the same, plus minus an inch, you have an hourglass figure.
If your bust is larger than your hips than you are top heavy.
This fact alone determines what types of outfits you should go for if you want to look your very best.
If you are bottom heavy, you can get away with padded jackets. Printed tops, frills on the top and any details that draw attention to the top half of your body is desirable. You might want to wear something dark a plain to visually shrink your hips. Bubble skirts, pleated skirt or anything that draws attention to your hips would only make them bigger and make you look disproportionate.
If you are top heavy, you can wear any type of pants. You can even get away with a full skirt or pleated one. By the way, many models are top heavy, so yours is a very desirable figure type. Then again watch what you wear on top. If your bust is big, you could wear plunging necklines or clothes that show off your cleavage so you would look sexy and not fat.
If you have an hourglass figure, you’ve got the ideal figure and can get away with most outfits.
Tags: 2008, MakeOver, Wardrobe
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