After seeing in the previous post which pairings will help you achieve a flattering and slimming outcome when wearing a blazer, in this post we’ll talk about the “DON’Ts” of this clothing piece. In this regard, remember that one of the first things to consider if you want to look slender and/or taller when wearing a blazer is that double-breasted styles may have a widening effect, and for this reason are usually suitable only for those who would like to have a fuller figure. . This is particularly true when it comes to printed blazers. Printed blazers can have a flattering outcome when they are single-breasted and worn over a darker ensemble, as we encountered in another post. Conversely, when they’re double-breast the effect is exactly the opposite, as the long, thin line that elongates the silhouette is interrupted just in the middle by the double breast of the blazer. Also, if you would like to look taller and slimmer, avoid a matching blazer and dress, which aside from creating an uninteresting outcome, produces a shapeless effect that’s not stylish at all (and besides, it can make you look older). If you’d like to hide some extra pounds, avoid pairing a blazer with trousers with a very wide leg, as the […]

A blazer, which is frequently referred to as one of the main wardrobe staples, is indeed a garment not that easy to pair. Furthermore, despite the fact of being considered a must at work or for formal occasions, in reality, it doesn’t always flatter your silhouette or style. If you love wearing blazers, color combinations and proportions are crucial to achieve a faultless result. In this post, we’ll see some foolproof pairings that can guarantee an impeccable outcome while elongating your figure and making you look thinner. (in the next post, we’ll see the DON’Ts of this timeless clothing piece) The first thing to consider is that a blazer always adds an extra breakpoint to the top and pants ensemble, which can visually shorten your legs while adding extra volume to your upper body. For this reason, if your aim is to look slimmer and/or taller, a blazer-shirt combination should usually be avoided, because it may widen your figure. The easiest alternative is wearing a low-cut blouse (or top) instead of a shirt: this will allow a faultless and very flattering outcome, as in the image below. . Pairing a blazer with a T-shirt is another lovely choice, as long as the neckline of the T-shirt is quite low (as in […]

After talking about some useful habits to reduce puffiness and get a glowing look encountered in the previous post, today we will see a few tips that are proven to be very helpful if your aim is to lose a few pounds and get healthier meal habits. One of the most important things to keep in mind on this subject is that if you want to get long-lasting results, you will have to change your habits little by little. . If you are used to eating a whole pack of chocolate cookies every day at 5 PM, you won’t get any result if you merely decide not to eat any cookies all of a sudden. This admirable intent will last at least a couple of days (if ever). Your body is kind of addicted to eating that pack of biscuits, and you will feel as if you really require your favorite treat food. Therefore, it goes without saying, you will soon slip back to the old habits. Conversely, if you regularly reduce the number of the cookies you’re eating (replacing them with something healthier, as an apple-carrot squeeze, or a delicious-smelling herbal tea) you will soon get used to a smaller intake of treat foods, with outstanding benefits for both […]

Though today in Florence we have 4 degrees (and cloudy), stores windows are overflowing with adorable, light-colored garments, which aside from being a pleasant view, reminds that it’s time to think about a spring detox after all of that high-calorie food we ate plenty of in the cold months, and in this post we will see some effective tips to get a rested, slender and glowing look in no time. In this regard, one of the most important things to keep in mind is that if you want to look beautiful, radiant, and slim, you should, first of all, reduce puffiness and water retention, as frequently the perception of carrying around some extra pounds is partly due to puffiness (both in the face and all over the body). This is good news indeed, because, with a little effort, you can easily achieve great results in a very short time (whereas it’s impossible to lose several pounds in a couple of days). The provided hints will help you feel slender, healthier and more attractive in a few days. They are easy habits that proved to be incredibly effective to get a radiant appearance: you can test them all together or a couple at a time, in order to find out those that […]

A key element to getting a chic and classy look is undoubtedly the choice of yarns and textiles. In the past, fabrics not only represented one of the most fundamental aspects of style, but they made unmistakably clear the differences between the wealthiest classes—who could afford soft, precious, and refined textiles—and the poor classes, who instead could only afford cheap and less comfortable fabrics. Nowadays, when talking about luxury materials, one of the most acknowledged ones is cashmere, that is considered the high-class textile par excellence, due to the appeal of this undeniably soft fabric. . However, as you may easily come across low-quality articles, be aware that when shopping for new items your choice must always be a careful one. It’s not always a matter of price: you may find (moderately) cheap garments made with impeccable blends, as well as come across poor quality but high-priced cashmere items. Furthermore, consider that this blend requires proper maintenance. As we also encountered in another post, a foolproof trick is to gently stretch the body of the sweater to test if it snaps back and to pick out items with a thicker knit (which means there is more cashmere in them). Afterward, once you’ve made your choice and are the happy owner […]

As the name of my website makes it quite clear, I am passionate about tips and inspirations to become not only a chic lady but also a Woman of Charme. My aim is to motivate all women around me to express their own inner style in order to get an unmistakable dose of charme, with the help of fashion tricks that can make the most of any charming lady, whatever her body type. “Good – you may think – but what does charme mean?”. This is a good question. Charme is a French word whose meaning is slightly different from the English word charm. To be precise, it indicates “an ensemble of beauty, elegance, appeal, allure, and style.” . It’s not just mere beauty (that can easily decrease with years). The allure and charme of a woman are brought about by a blend of many elements. They can make a woman look (and feel) attractive, gorgeous, stylish, and chic despite any self-perceived flaws, and even if she thinks she’s carrying around a few pounds more than she would like to. The secret of charme, in fact, comes from a powerful combination of your physical assets and your personality. This means that if you decide to listen to your inner voice […]

Skinny jeans, which in other seasons may be not so easy to wear, in winter become a very versatile staple that can be worn on a daily basis, thanks to the fact that they allow you to balance any extra volume in your upper body—quite common for cooler months—thanks to a minimal design that helps harmonize the silhouette. Furthermore, a pair of skinny jeans can be bought at an inexpensive price, so you can get faultless results even with cheaper brands. However, it’s essential to choose carefully to get a nice fit and good wearability. . First of all, the elasticity of the material—which depends on the percentage of elastane—should not be excessive. If the amount of elastane is about 3–4 percent, the wearability is just perfect, and the shaping effect is at its maximum. If it’s lower (1–2 percent), the jeans could end up being quite uncomfortable (unless it contains a little percentage of polyester or other synthetic fibers). Elastane in percentages over 5% should generally be avoided because the fabric can lose its shaping effect, and the jeans become excessively loose fitting in a few hours. . If you want a chic and super flattering outcome, remember that when pairing skinny jeans with pumps or sneakers, it’s essential to […]

Years ago, when I was into one of my “I-feel-so-fat-I-only-wear-black” periods, my cousin Benedetta gave me a pair of yellow suede gloves. Yes, yellow.  Not a “Mickey-Mouse-gloves” yellow, luckily – their hue was more like mustard, not too bad in itself, yet certainly not similar to any of the dark hues that were the staples in my wardrobe at that time. The yellow gloves were soft and warm, so I didn’t want to throw them away. I decided to only use them for cycling early in the morning when I was not supposed to meet anyone I knew. A few weeks later, though, while looking at myself in a full-length mirror with my yellow gloves on, I realized that for some unknown reason I looked taller (and, therefore, also slimmer) than when I paired dark gloves with a similarly dark coat. This made me realize that in winter, gloves are key accessories that—unexpectedly enough—can modify the proportions of your whole figure to your advantage. .   Not only a nice pair of gloves is a tool to enhance your outfit – adding a polished touch to your chic style – but they may also help you flatter your figure. Gloves whose color match that of your coat can produce a […]

Speaking by personal experience, I usually only buy on sale and very seldom purchase something full-priced. I love the thrill of the chase, and even if this may require some time, I find it totally exciting and fun. Though, as I do not love crowded stores, I usually shop online, which aside from allowing a wider choice, has a significant extra perk: you can fill your wish list with everything you like far before the sales period, and make your purchase only after the prices have considerably reduced – and if something accidentally sold out, it means that it was not for you. This will allow you to only buy what calls your name and to take all the needed time for your choice, with positive effects on your budget (and style). I usually remove from my wish list about the 80-90% of the items I put there when obsessed with shopping fever, which consents me a higher budget to spend on a few, top-quality items. . “Great – you may think – but how do I decide what’s a good purchase, and what items will lay unworn in my closet and only make me feel guilty any time I look at them?” This is a good question, and it […]