Style & Appearance

Finding Your Own Fashion Style

In a world extraordinarily focused on outward appearance, we need only to open a magazine or turn on our televisions to see the latest and greatest fashion trend; it walks the red carpet, checks out a movie premier, and heads out nightly to the hottest restaurants.

And we, as a society always mindful of what's popular, follows dutifully along, eager to purchase the "must have" item of the season.

But, ultimately, the fashion style that works best for us is that which looks good on our particular body and reflects our very individual personality.

As anyone who follows the fashion industry will tell you, trends come and go. What is one year's hot item is the next season's fashion "don't." Designers present their newest lines and before you know it stores are carrying these clothes in every conceivable variation.

And then, just as quickly, they're gone. It's almost impossible to keep pace. Luckily, the fashion style that makes the most sense on an individual level is the fashion style that reflects who we are as people; and that never goes out of style.

The most important thing to remember is that just because a particular fashion style is popular at the moment does not mean that it will look good on your particular body.

Wearing something just for the sake of wearing it ultimately goes against the principles of

fashion. A fashion style that you choose to wear should be something that accentuates your positives, downplays your negatives, and complements the overall line of your body.

Take the time to get to know your body and what styles work best with it.

Assess your body objectively; if you have trouble spots, look for cuts and fabrics that camouflage what you need them to camouflage; if you are on the shorter side, look for a fashion style th

at elongates your body; and always choose colors that complement your skin tone.

Once you find a style that works - stick with it and add your personal touches to reflect your personality; that is the best fashion style you can possibly wear.

This is your fashion style. Wear it and own it and enjoy it.

Fashion Assistance

MakeUp Free gives you makeup application tips and techniques. If you are bored with your normal makeup routine and want to create a new style this app is for you. Update your look with or create a new one with these tips and tricks. Look confident and beautiful. Learn how to do basic ponytails, style bangs, create zig zag hair, French twist hair, use clips and hair extensions; apply blusher, bronzer, matte, make lips look bigger and much more. How to videos show you exactly what to do.

I Stylist Makeover is $0.99 and you can virtually make over yourself. See how you would look BEFORE you cut your hair. Choose a photo from your phone or take a picture and use the app to try over one hundred different hair styles with the flick of a finger. Features include: hair color adjustments, down loadable style packs, background removal, save and share on Facebook. Get together with friends and make over every one and have fun for men and women.

Seventeen Fashion Finder is a free app that brings the hottest trends and looks to your iPhone or iPod Touch. Shopping is easy with this app. Browse by style or item of clothing and find the store close to you that has your size. See the celebrity must haves for the season. When you find something you just love just enter the color and size and the app will find it for you. You can place the item on hold for you to pick up later.