Figure Flattering Blouses

So ok, your body is not wear you want it to be or your on your period and you feel fat, what ever the case may be, every woman needs to own a couple of blouses that flatter you on those days. You need to take the attention away from you problem areas. The key tricks for that are ruching, empire, color, fit and fabric.Any type of ruching is the best way to add interest to a top as well as hide problem areas, its a two for one so to speak.

Empire waist styled blouses create attention for the smallest part of you waist and brings attention to other areas. The little flair at the bottom is an added bonus.

I have found that navy, dark grey and eggplant and ofcourse black are flatter colors for all skin tones.

The last thing you need to remember is to stay away from super shiny and cheap fabric, invest in these pieces and they well treat you right in your time of need. Always your girl JeniqueK

How to wear pastel makup in 2012

So pastels have really made an impression on us this spring in clothes and shoes, why not in makeup too. I know we all remember our moms wearing powder blue eyeshadow, and crazy red lips but this trend has made a more refined comeback. I think what we need to realize this go around is the color choices have clearly doubled, the quality of makeup has truly improved, and we are not just limited to our eyes. The secret to this look is in the application.If you are going for a more dramatic, make sure that you go full force, eyes, cheeks, lips, if you are very fair skinned, you will have to apply more.

The look works for black women as well, honestly the darker the better, but you have to blend, blend, blend.

For my girls that want to ease into this look, its okay to focus on one feature, but the eyes are the easiest and most popular.

I am all for making a statement and turning heads, but if you are not careful, you can look like a clown.

But who am I to judge, just have fun and if you decide it is not your cup of tea, just wipe it off, its only makeup. Always your girl JeniqueK

Ask JeniqueK

What are the best stretch mark prevention / treatment creams for women of color? Amber College Park, GA That is a great question Amber, first there are several reasons for stretch marks, the two main reasons are that you recently gained weight quickly or that you lost weight quickly. There is also the chance that it was passed down to you from your mommy, unfortunatly it happens to the best of us. The best way to prevent it is to keep your skin really moisturized while pregnant and not scratching. I know that sounds simple but it is hard, trust me! Having two great kids I don't have any. However a trick my doctor told me about was to rub down in olive oil everyday, no lie. If you already have them, don't worry, there are some great product out that work to fade them away. Now this product was originally by doctors's order only but within the last ten years it became open to the public.

A lot of people think aloe is just for burns but in reality it works for any type of transition with your skin.

Palmer's product are a go to in every home, try the ones made just for stretch marks.

Well good luck to you Amber my dear and please keep the questions coming. Forever your girl JeniqueK

Hot Floral Accessories

Soooooo a super hot trend for spring and summer 2012 is floral, yes floral. I know what your thinking " How do I wear this without looking look my granny?" It can be done, but, it has to be done right! The easiest way to ease in this trend it with something simple like a headpiece or a flower for your hair, it adds just enough that you don't feel overwhelemed.

The next way to infuse floral into your closet is with a bag. This adds a romantic touch to any outfit whether its jeans and a blouse to a dress.

For my more fashion forward girls floral heels are chic enough to turn heads.Just make sure you know how to walk in them.

For my girls that are undecided, this trend can go from sunglasses to leggings, take a chance on the wild side.

The key things to remember is to pick one color in the pattern and go with it, two colors at the most, also keep the outfit fitted so not to look frumpy. Finally keep you makeup soft with this look and don't forget your blush! Enjoy your long weekend! Forever your girl JeniqueK

How to wear shorts for your body............

Hello friends, sooooo its is only getting hotter and we as women have an overwhelming desire to show off our legs in shorts, however, some of us can't wear all the shorts designers and stores make, but that's ok, that is why I am here. I am about to break it all down for you and it is going to be FAB! There are several hot trends for shorts right now,short shorts, vintage shorts, colored shorts and walking shorts. So short shorts have always been around. The trick to not looking like a tramp is all in how you rock them. Its all about the fit! They should lay against your skin, they should not be squeezing your goodies, and if you feel they are too short, wear them with something long-sleeved to off set it.

The next hottest trend out are vintage styled shorts, now these work good on girls with or without curves however, them thights have to be on point. Again its all about he fit, the flatter your stomach, the cutier this will look.

For that daring pop of color colored shorts are so chic. You can dress them up with a blouse or keep them chill with a flowy tee-shirt. This is my favorite look.

Walking shorts, so for those that have a little extra on your thighs, walking shorts are your new best friend, they hide, hold and help your legs look their sexiest. The also work for all ages. They also can transform from causel to classy with no effort.

But wait, I don't want people thinking my big girls don't know how to rock short, just understand your size and the fit and you too can out dress the skinny girls.

So trade secrets, heels with short are always sexy, your shorts should never leave a dent in your skin, and if you feel its looking trashy, add a blazer, vest, tights or boots and it will read totally different. Always your girl JeniqueK