I’m really glad that trousers are being worn in casual ways. I did not get rid of my wonderful suits from before I retired. I figured they would still be useful if I just used each piece separately with other tops and bottoms. But they just didn’t seem comfortable for working from home. I’m looking forward to learning how to wear trousers in a relaxed way. I never thought of wearing them around the house before. I love the fact that there are endless possibilities when we explore new things.
Also included in this post is how to break up a suit by taking the trousers and pairing them with other things rather than just with a matching blazer. That way, they are wearable in so many more ways from casual days in to evenings out! Age doesn’t matter.
Starting with a style tip, I have collected outfit combinations for casual, business and evening attire. And beyond that, there are lots of outfit ideas for all sorts of situations. So I hope you will find some inspiration below to help you wear your trousers in new ways!
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Evening, Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Style Tips, Ways to Wear It
Break Up a Suit, Business Casual, Trousers
The Beauty Spotlight Team is presented here at Your True Self Blog once again. And this time, you’ll get not only fashion and beauty tips but also a guide to home appliances! Here’s what’s featured in this week’s blog roundup:
- a delightful new facial cleansing oil;
- all about how to create nice outfits for working from home;
- a beauty blogger’s evaluation of her empties and repurchases from February;
- a buying guide to online appliances; and
- a $6 frugal buy that is making one of our bloggers happy!
Just click on your favorite topics below to get all the deets:
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Beauty Spotlight Team, Link Love, Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
Cosmetics, Skin Care, Weekly Blog Roundup, Work from Home
In this installment of my Style Tips Series (HERE), I have lots of examples to show how amazing your outfits can look when you mix textures. They will end up having a luxurious and fresh feeling of richness. In many cases, they will also feel cozy. I hope that this tip and the looks throughout this post will inspire you to create your own unique outfits that show your true self. I encourage you to shop your own closet to find ways to combine the different textures you already have. You might be surprised to find new ways to wear and enjoy your clothes!
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Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Style Tips
Cashmere, Corduroy, Faux Leather Pants, Mixing Textures, Satin, Silk, Tweed, Velvet
In this week’s blog roundup, five bloggers put the spotlight on health & beauty. Here’s what the Beauty Spotlight Team has got for you now:
- how to be your own personal trainer;
- how to dress for immunity using color therapy;
- a multi-purpose leave-in treatment for gorgeous hair;
- a face product that both hydrates and moisturizes; and
- a new and affordable skin-winning treatment.
Just click on your favorite topics below to find out more!
Beauty Spotlight Team, Color Series, Lifelong Health, Link Love
As I write this, we are nearing the end of winter in my part of the world. I, myself, am continuing to enjoy the winter with hygge living. (For more on that, see my post “It’s Always a Good Time to Explore Hygge Style” HERE.) But most of us are looking forward to spring. It’s still cold and warm clothes are necessary, but wearing white can feel fresh and remind us of spring and summer. Fashion no longer dictates that white is restricted to those seasons; white is now worn year round. So the question is: how to wear white when it’s cold outside?
We can use color to signal the coming of spring. Why don’t you try creating outfits with white and then as the first flowers bloom, add pops of spring colors to what you wear every day? You can get inspiration for that from my post “Want to Know How to Use Spring Colors Now?” HERE. When dressing by color, one size fits all; so age doesn’t matter.
Besides, mother nature looks beautiful in sparkling white snow. Why not take a cue from her and sparkle yourself, perhaps in white faux furs and crystal white jewels for instance? Let’s take a look at the different ways to get cozy in shades of white.
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Color Combos, Color Series, Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
Fall/Winter, White, White Outfits
