The Maxi dress

Maxi dresses, caftans, long skirts, have always been my favorite summer look. I love wearing them for the evening because it gives that feel of Riviera summer chic combined with Arabian nights.  
                                                                                                                      
As for how you should wear this great look, then I recommend the following tips...

If you want to hide your tummy, I suggest a look like SJP  (8) Halston Heritage pleated orange maxi dress or (1) Splendid fuchsia jersey maxi

Your body shape is inverted triangle, meaning your shoulders or your upper torso are broader than your hips, then the way to balance it is wearing a V cut like (3)Adam floral print dress, (4) Roberto Cavalli silk floral caftan, (2) Gypsy05 tie-die long maxi dress, (7) Gypsy05 metallic maxi dress

If your body shape is more like a rectangle, you have less wait, then I propose accessorizing with belts, and scarfs around our wait, draw attention to that area. (6) Emilio Pucci maxi caftan, (5) Alice by Temperley silk georgette dress

If you are like me that is petite in size, big personality, and triangle shape remember not to choose wide skirts that could make you look smaller, wear your high heels according to the length of the dress, and accessorise with jackets, shawls, belts, hats, and cuffs. (9) T by Alexander Wang jersey dress

To purchase these dresses, please click on the highlighted text with the name of the dress of your choice and the website to purchase the item will appear. If you want further help please Ask V

Resort/Cruise trend report 2011

Resort 2011 Cruise collection has a few popular trends this season… the pastel, shorts, black & white, straw hats, and maxi dresses.

What is great about Cruise/Resort collections is that the collections are shown in the middle of summer which is convenient because it gives wardrobing options right now, and in November-December when the collections come to stores some of us can spice things by adding “new” items to our winter looks, or if we are traveling get that look for our winter holiday destination.

Here are some of my favorite designs in a video I created, hope you enjoy it and if you have any questions, don’t for to Ask V







I would like to share the following poem from a good friend. Hopefully she will write some more on our soon to come website @ Xtravagans Lifestyle section.



Life and Friendships

Friends are stars sent from above,
To share your joy & sprinkle some love,
Because life is full of highs and lows,
And you need them near to soften the blows.

No matter the sadness or stress you feel,
A chat with a friend can make you heal,
Better then that is a glass of wine,
And before you know it life seems fine!

A true friend is always there by your side,
And hangs on tight during life’s roller coaster ride,
And when suddenly the skies turn grey for a while,
It’s never long before a friend makes you smile.

So we musn’t forget all the laughter and tears,
Or the memories we’ve shared over the years,
Because life is about the people you love,
And friends are angels sent from above.

                                                                                             By Victoria Barker

Beachwear

Just to think about the beach is relaxing… fortunately I can walk 50 meters and I have it right there to enjoy. Summer dressing for me is nothing more than a hat, comfortable beautiful flat shoes, and a long dress, or kaftan.

Beachwear is the one thing that in some sort of way, it’s timeless and has no fashion rule and we can wear it over and over the same thing, mix with new things and we never go wrong.

To make things different this week, and maybe other weeks to come I have created a video with tips, according to your body shape. Hope you enjoy it and watch it full screen!

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