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Print On Print

Posted in May 21, 2011 ¬ 11:30 amh.AileenNo Comments »

Print On Print by Aileen Lane featuring a scoop neck blouse

Match a print and a solid and it gives a perfectly nice outfit. Match a print and a print and create a showstopper.

The trick to matching prints is to find a common thread.

Colour is always easy to match and is a common thread on all three outfits above.
Match like prints in different sizes -see two different sizes of flowers in outfit 1 above.
Colour and diagonal lines pull outfit 2 together.
Colour and texture pull outfit 3 together.

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Time Saving Tip #17 Bye Bye Mascara

Posted in May 20, 2011 ¬ 11:30 amh.AileenNo Comments »

I was browsing through Gaurdian Pharmacy the other day (one of my favourite things to do:)) and I can across L’action Cosmetique’s permanent mascara. Always on the lookout for a short cut, it caught my eye and before I knew it, I was handing over $30 to the sales assistant. It is available in 2 colours- black and dark brown. Its formula is water-resistant and enables the colour to last several days. The claim is that little by little brows and lashes adopt the dye colour, making it last longer at each new application. I have been using it and I must say I like it. I am only using the eyelash side as I feel the eyebrow dye is too dark. I love that it stays put no matter how humid it is outside and also there is no flaking which irritates my very sensitive eyes. Its really easy to apply – just like your usual mascara and its dries in just 5 mins.

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One Shoulder Trend

Posted in May 19, 2011 ¬ 11:36 amh.AileenNo Comments »

One Shoulder Trend by Aileen Lane featuring alexander mcqueen handbags

The one shoulder trend is huge at the moment and it is such an elegant neckline. There are a few things you should know when wearing this neckline to help you make the most of the trend:

Also known as toga, this neckline tends to elongate the neck so its great for people with shorter necks.
The diagonal line creates some width at the bust and above so its great to balance a pear or bottom heavy figure. Its not ideal for the busty or inverted triangle for the same reason.
For the bustier women, try a thicker strap with some eye- catching embellishment to distract from bust.
The more diagonal the line of the neckline, the more slimming it is; the more horizontal, the more width it adds in this area.
This neckline is great on straight up and down or rectangle figures as it adds curve.
Its tricky to find a necklace that works with this neckline but earrings or bangles worn high on your arm are great.
Remember you can wear a bra with this neckline, just adjust straps so that you wear one going diagonally from front to back.

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Packing – Don’t go too lean!

Posted in May 18, 2011 ¬ 11:32 amh.AileenNo Comments »

I am just back from a wonderful couples retreat in Bali with my husband. I decided to analyse what worked and what didn’t for my travel wardrobe capsule. See the idea of what I brought with me on a previous post at Capsule For A Five Day Tropical Holiday.

The capsule worked beautifully and I felt comfortable and appropriately dressed the majority of the time. I would have liked to have had more tops though so that I had more choice. Luckily I had the option of laundry which was extremely fast.

Be sure to read the itinerary of any retreat/ workshop/ conference you are attending carefully as I was caught out by the ‘Goddess Party’ and ended up having to improvise with a sarong. I would also have liked to have brought along a yoga pants for our morning mediation sessions and a yoga pants takes up so little space.Another must have is zip lock bags for wet swimmers, bottles of lotion etc. I usually keep a stash of these in my suitcase but somehow they weren’t there when I went looking for them.Overall, I felt I did pretty well and I hope my musings will help you to travel light.

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Larger Shoe Sizes Singapore

Posted in May 5, 2011 ¬ 10:47 amh.AileenNo Comments »

Have you been finding it difficult to find shoe sizes beyond a 39 or 40 here in Singapore? It is becoming less of an issue as more vendors are catering to sizes up to 44. Shumoo is reasonably new on the block (here about a year or so) and have beautiful on trend ballerina flats in Size Eur 35 – 44 in snake prints, zebra prints and luxurious quilted leathers. Starting at around SGD70 so good value too.

Shumoo are available online as well as at the following outlets in Singapore:

Sophia Rose
Shop @ Cluny Court
Unit #02-23
501 Bukit Timah Rd
Singapore 259760
http://www.cardigan.sg

SOLE 2 SOLE
(Exclusive Shumoo collection sold here)
9 Raffles Boulevard
#01-47A/48 Millenia Walk, Singapore
+65 6337 1852
http://sole2sole.com.sg/en/

antipodean
27a Lorong Mambong
Holland Village, Singapore
+65 6463 7336
http://www.antipodeanshop.com/

Do you know any sources of larger shoe sizes here in Singapore, if so I’d love to hear from you.

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Big Bust – What To Wear

Posted in May 2, 2011 ¬ 12:43 pmh.Aileen1 Comment »

Big Bust – What To Wear by Aileen Lane featuring racerback tank tops

Being well endowed myself, I have much experience in knowing what works and what doesn’t.

The first thing thats really important is a great bra – I know its been said a million times but it is the most important thing. I use wacoal which is an asian brand available here in Singapore at most department stores.

Open up that neckline with a V or deep scoop – A big bust is often paired with a short neck and/ or a low bust line so an open neckline really helps.

Keep embellishment in the bust area to a minimum to avoid adding bulk but cross over or empire lines work well to break up the bust and avoid the uniboob look.

Avoid crew necks like the plague – If I have to do one in colder climates then I tend to pair it with a lightweight scarf worn over in a low V shape.

I find a long light weight open cardi works to slim the bust also. Belt at the waist if you have a small waist but be aware that belting often makes the bust look bigger – Who cares though as the waist looks tiny in comparison:)

Short crop cardi’s are another item to avoid. I find these draw attention to the bust area and shorten it further.

I know you are going to be a little cross with the next one, especially if you live in Singapore but spaghetti straps are a definite no as they look like they will cave under the weight of a big bust. A thicker strap is much more flattering an you also get the wear a bra with straps.

What have you found works for you?

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Capsule For A Country Holiday

Posted in April 29, 2011 ¬ 10:51 amh.AileenNo Comments »

3 Week Holiday In The Country by Aileen Lane featuring a long grey cardigan

I am heading off to Ireland for 3 weeks in July to spend some time with my family (who live on a farm in the country) so the preparation starts already. We will also be spending a week in Portugal and travelling a lot. With a two year in tow, my clothes need to be comfortable and practical. The weather will hopefully be moderate and temps usually range between 15 to low 20′s. I find layering is particularly useful as it can be quite cold in the mornings and evenings. You will notice that all my bottoms go with my tops for maximum usability. Note that both cardigans and the green mac work with all the other items.

There will be some nights out – mostly at the pub so I have brought a glam top and sandels that will work with the jeans or the combat pants. Don’t forget some versatile accessories as they will take your outfit from drab to fab. I can easily put 16 unique outfits together with this capsule. If you change up the cardi’s and accessories, you can come up with many more.

How many can you come up with?

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Take 3 Classic Pieces……

Posted in April 27, 2011 ¬ 9:43 pmh.AileenNo Comments »

Take 3 Classic Pieces… by Aileen Lane featuring camel sandals

If you have learnt anything from me from reading my blog, you’ll know I am a big fan of the classics. I have chosen 3 of my favorites here; a navy blazer, a nautical striped T and stone beige shorts. These are ideal items to take on a city holiday and you can change accessories to mix up your look.

Blazer: Choose a single breasted style with a classic shape for maximum versatility. Roll up sleeves to elbows to add a modern vibe and also to instantly make you look taller and slimmer.

Striped T: Choose a slim stripe as these are universally more slimming than thicker stripes. Wear as an inner layer i.e. inside the blazer or a cardi if you are concerned that stripes are not flattering on you.

Stone Beige Shorts: Choosing the correct fabric is essential here. Avoid linen or other crisp fabrics if you are concerned with the size of you bottom and thighs. A medium to heavy weigh cotton will be more flattering for the curvaceous.

Colours: These neutral colours will pretty much work with any other colour in your wardrobe so have fun. I have added red for a pop of excitement and electric blue for a fresh, modern look.

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Step Into Spring – Complimentary Colour Combo’s

Posted in April 23, 2011 ¬ 10:16 amh.AileenNo Comments »

Some great colour combo’s for people with spring colouring:

A bright yellow based Chinese blue jumpsuit with lime green earrings – so fresh and unexpected. A clear mustard yellow as seen in bangles will also look great with this blue.
Coral top and lime green/ coral skirt (opposites on the colour wheel) create a vibrant and fun combo. Tone accessorries to avoid looking like a tropical cocktail.
To tone down the bright spring colours, use lots of neutrals like my tone on tone look above. Using neutrals also make bright spring colours suitable for work.

Step Into Spring by Aileen Lane featuring wrap bracelets

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Expiry Date on Cosmetics

Posted in April 20, 2011 ¬ 11:50 amh.AileenNo Comments »

Ever wonder what this little symbol on the back of your cosmetic products is for?
Well its to tell you how long the product is good for after opening. In this case the product is good for 12 months after which the quality of the product deteriorates so you can expect separation etc. after this time.
If your product doesn’t give an expiry date (In most cases, it is not required by law), then check if a product seems unusually discolored, runny or lumpy, has separated, has a strange odor, or feels different on the skin, then it should be thrown away. Packaging that has expanded or has signs of deterioration is definitely a warning that something is wrong inside. A product doesn’t have to be old to have gone bad or have been exposed to bacteria, so you should always pay attention to how your products are holding up every time you use them. The typical shelf life of common cosmetics are: