Let's Keep It Light

Easter weekend is upon us and with this holiday comes wonderful pastels. Pastels are the ultimate spring trend that can be worn in the summer as well. The colors are soft and inviting. They will put you in a better mood when you wear them also. A great way to wear this trend is as a dress with a thin belt in a bold color around the waist. Keep the hair, makeup and shoes simple so that the pastel can speak. If that is too much you can aways sweeten up an all black outfit with pastel colored shoes and/or a purse.

Can You See Through All That Smoke?

Today we are going to switch gears a little bit to makeup. The trend is the smokey eye. Some say that this look is way to hard to pull off but it isn't, you just need the right tools and the confidence to pull it off. There is many ways to achieve the smokey eye look but we will start with the basics. The first order of business is finding the right colors that go with your skin tone. Lighter skin tones should stay with grays and browns, black may look to harsh on your skin. Tan and Darker skin tones can use the grays, browns and black. The other toold needed are a shimmering natural color( a color closest to your skin tone), mascara and eyeliner. Take the natural color and apply it to the inner corner of your eyes to the middle of your eyelid. Then take the darker color of your choosing( gray, black or brown) and apply it from the mid lid to the end of your eye. Blend the two colors together and then line your eye ( top & bottom ). Finish with a lot of volumizing mascara. Keep the rest of your makeup simple. This makeup trick can be used with a lot of different colors but its best to get the basic coloring down first before you go crazy. After this is mastered do not be afraid to move on to the purples, greens and blues. Remember a woman leader isn't afraid to try something new.

We are going to get RUFFLED up tonight!

No matter how hard we may try to hide it, every woman had a girly side. Some of us may show it more than others but it is always there.Ruffles are a way to show a feminine side but still keep it looking polished. This trend is also great for spring(especially easter dresses).It can also to go from season to season while still looking fresh. Its a great buy for a woman leader.

Let's Take A Roman Holiday

Channel your inner Audrey Hepburn, by wearing a 50's inspired sun dress with ballet flats and a structured handbag. Audrey Hepburn is known as a classic fashion icon, so you can never go wrong by emulating her fashion as an everyday look.

Connect The Dots

Let's get retro. Polka dots are back in fashion. They instantly add fun and flair to any outfit while keeping a polished look to it. This trend can be worn by any age or any type of woman and still look appropriate. If you want to try the look but don't want overkill just choose basic colors and one item( a top or bottom) to wear this trend. Also you can be fashionista by wearing this pattern on your purse, notepad or makeup bag.

Black & White : The Perfect Pair

Mixing black and white has always been seen as a fashion do. It is a combination that if done right, it will never fail. It can always be switched up so it will never get boring. A woman who is extremely glamorous can wear this combination and so can a woman who is more on the edgy side. The colors don't have to be worn in solids, it can be worn in zebra print for a funky look. The direction of the look can be changed by the accessories but the overall look will still say classy and well put together.

Ooh La La

The French have a beautiful language, gorgeous country and amazing fashion. Today we are taking note of the every day look of a Parisian woman. They are so effortless and chic. The key pieces to achieve this look are a striped black and white shirt, a beret and skinny jeans.

 If the beret isn't your style, you can do a messy top knot instead.

If you have short hair you can do a messy pixie ála Audrey Tautou.You can add your own touch to make it more personal but remember to keep the makeup simple. The idea is to look like you are just naturally fabulous.

Adding the right kind of attitude to your outfit

Every outfit expresses a certain attitude that you maybe feeling that day. Metallics add a spunk to an outfit without being too dramatic and over the top. Metallics can be added through accessories, eye shadows and nail polishes. It gives that "look at me" attitude but with a sensual feel.

Shine Even While Its Raining

We have entered April and with this wonderful month comes lots and lots of rain. So instead of letting it cramp your style, just use the weather to enhance it. To fight off the weather you need three things: a rain coat, rain boots and an umbrella. If you want to make them more fashion forward find them in a pattern that reflects your style. A glamorous women would look great in leopard print, while a girl who is on the sweeter side can wear them in pastels and florals. Remember a woman leader looks great in rain or shine.

Take it to the max

Now that spring has arrived, some women will have those days where they want to be comfortable but still want to look nice and a pair of jeans just will not do. One simple way to be comfortable but still look chic is to put on a maxi dress. A maxi dress can be kept casual with sandals and simple jewelry or dolled up with a nice pair of heels, a cardigan, and jewelry that makes the dress pop !

Steal His Style With Your Jeans

A lot of women think that they only way to way jeans is super tight. This can sometimes be uncomfortable and time consuming to pull off. A great way to keep a womenly air but to be comfortable is to wear boyfriend jeans. They can easily be dressed up with a nice top and funky heels or dressed down with a cardigan and flip flops.

Give Your Simple Dress A Unique Touch

Every woman should own a free flowing summer dress. Don't let the name fool you though, they can be worn during any season with the right accesories. Since its spring the perfect counterpart to a swingy dress is cowboy boots. Its a way to be bohemian but not too over the top. It is a great way to take a fashion risk while staying comfortable.

A Woman Leader : Sweet Yet Structured

Two big trends in fashion is millitary inspired clothes and floral prints. At first glance a person wouldn't put them together but they are perfect for each other.The flowers show a feminine side while the military pieces add a structure and power to the outfit. An idea to try first is a bold floral top and neutral colored skinny cargos with a simple shoe. This way you let each piece speak but not overpower each other.If wearing them together is too much,you could aways try one trend at a time.Either way you will demand attention when you are walking down the street.

Elizabeth Taylor : The Style Of An Icon

Today we mourn the loss of a glamour queen. Elizabeth Taylor was known for her great acting, kindness and most importantly, impecable style. Her style was sometimes over the top and very eyecatching but she never claimed to be a wallflower. One trend she was known for was big jewelry. The way she pulled this off was large jewlery and a simple outfit. She let her jewels do the talking. We should all take a note from her once in a while and try the same, especially on a big night out.

Ladies! don't be afraid to join the boy's club

Sometimes the best way to look professional is to dress a little masculine! don't be afraid to play around with tie and suit combinations or to even show up at that special event wearing a tuxedo. If you do not want to take on the menswear trend to its entirety, add an oxford shoe with a skirt or a pair of suspenders to your outfit

Keep the professional touch outside of the office

When you get a new job you are always told from then on you represent the company.
A lot of women don't understand how serious that is and how it may hinder their job down the road.
If an advisor or senior officer goes onto your facebook and sees a picture of you with an ill fitting outfit that shows too much you can lose your job. So here is the tip: LESS IS MORE.The less skin you show when you go out then the more fun you will have. An easy way to keep the va-va voom is to add a sequined piece to your outfit. A shimmery skirt and tailored blazer for a woman who doesn"t like too much glitter.
A dress will be nice for a women who is all about the glitz. Keep the accessories in simple shapes and colors so there isn't too much clutter.

Add a little YOU to the job !

Most offices have a dress code and a lot of times they seem to be a bit bland. But even the simpliest touch of you can make your outfit seem more fashion foward and stylish. The overall outfit should follow the code but accessories should stand out. Add a striped blazerwith pearls to your outfit for a preppy look. Wear a floral headband for a sweet look. Get an edgy look by wearing black stilettos with a studded heel. These are all subtle ways to add your personality to your work clothes and will definitely be office talk at the copy machine.