Fabulous Style - Winter Fashion

By Robert N. Castor


This time of year, every glossy cover of Elle, Vogue, and Mademoiselle makes me dream of looking like one of those glam girls wrapped up in a delectable sweater and plush boots. Unfortunately every time I try to mimic one of those magazine looks, everything goes astray.

Just this week I tried the tight jeans-bulky sweater-chunky boots looks. It looked winter, but it did not work for winter. I fought with just about every jacket in my closet, attempting to cajole one to button over my new oversized turtleneck sweater. I was relieved when I finally got my pea coat to close, but the relief washed away when I bustled over to the mirror to see that I looked about 7 months pregnant.

All the layering could be excellent - if I was studying polar bears within the Arctic for the day. I wasn't. I was on my approach to work. I made a rapid cease in the coffee shop, as well as the second I walked in, I started overheating. By the time I got to the counter, I could smell my perspiration starting to mix using the wool from the sweater. I like the natural beauty look, but I'm not fond with the smell. I was waiting for my mocha and madly fanning myself with a menu, when I glanced down to determine that my new furry boots had nearly been ruined by the rock salt scattered on the city sidewalks.

After all the time I spent obtaining, organizing, and putting on my new outfit, my sparkly chandelier earrings were the only factor that survived the morning. They were the least expensive part of my attire, and I got compliments on them all day. Apparently a bit twinkle makes individuals really feel excellent.

Like any wise woman, I resort to black inside the wintertime in spite of what the houses of haute couture scream at us about wearing more color. Black looks very good day or night, and for a girl on the run, it doesn't require much believed. The very best thing about black is that it hides all varieties of flaws, like those caused by eating an whole pumpkin cheesecake on Thanksgiving. But black just isn't only thinning; it's an awesome palette for accessories.

This year, women have a lot of jewelry options. You can fall back on the old basic of diamonds. Or you can try this winter's exciting new collections of colored pearls and shells. They look fabulous with black, and they can be as dressy as a diamond necklace, while offering more personality and flare. You can also highlight your eye color with a similar colored necklace. Nothing is more beautiful than a pair of sapphire blue eyes with a matching necklace.

Rhinestones are always a holiday favorite. This season, designers are using them with fiber optic glass and silver. It's a new take on a jeweler's staple. Red stones can highlight the flushed skin and rosy cheeks of winter. And the fiber optics in the glass makes the necklaces, earrings, and bracelets glow. The combination creates a look that no one will forget.

And some thing that may generally go with black, additional black. Onyx is usually a gorgeous stone that when highlighted with silver can make a very simple black sweater and slacks into a classic cosmopolitan appear. Dangling onyx earrings are amazing with pulled back hair. Onyx is great because it can go with virtually something. It makes red a lot more refined, pink more subdued, and white more exotic.

So do not let gray skies and stale snow keep you from feeling beautiful. Next time you visit your closet and feel bummed out about having to squeeze your outfit under your jacket, toss on a gorgeous pair of earrings. Everyone will notice them, even with your jacket on. And in contrast to that oversized sweater, you are able to maintain wearing them when the warm spring days finally return.




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