Brunette Ambition by Lea Michele Page A
Authors: Lea Michele
Tags: General, Biography & Autobiography, Self-Help, Personal Growth, Entertainment & Performing Arts, Fashion & Style
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off the rack. ENLISTING THE HELP OF A TAILOR for a couturelike fit isn’t cheap, but it can elevate a dress from good enough to great.
4. You can have a perfect body and still benefit from a BODY SHAPER : They smooth out lines, hold your tummy in (even after a big meal), and are an extra layer of fabric between your skin and the camera’s flash.
5. GIVE YOURSELF A ONCE-OVER before you leave the house and check for deodorant marks. You can usually remove these by rubbing the fabric against itself or using the foam part from the top of a drycleaning hanger to lift the stain. Better yet, use clear deodorant.
6. DON’T FORGET ABOUT YOUR BODY when you apply makeup. You never want a line of demarcation between the color of your face and the color of the rest of you, but you should take the time to apply either lotion and a bit of bronzer, or a shimmery self-tanner.
7. If you’re working with a FABRIC THAT’S A BIT SHEER , make sure to take some photos of yourself with a flash to ensure that you’re not accidentally showing anything that you don’t want to show.
8. MOVE AROUND IN YOUR DRESS before you head out the door—make sure that you’re not going to split it up the back the second you take your seat, and be sure you’re not accidentally showing your body shaper or slip when you move around.
9. CUT OUT THE RIBBON LOOPS for hangers so they don’t make an appearance under your arm. They can make a perfect dress look messy.
10. PACK A LITTLE KIT IN YOUR PURSE in case of on-the-road emergencies. Safety pins, a sewing kit, and double-stick tape are very helpful should you find yourself in a bathroom stall mending your dress.
Give yourself a once-over.
ESTEE’S TIPS FOR PLAYING UP YOUR BODY SHAPE
Most of us aren’t shaped like fit models, so it’s important to throw the spotlight on the part of your body that you love the most. If it’s your waist, go for a fuller skirt and a dress that’s fitted through the middle to create an hourglass effect (a belt can amplify that). If you love your legs, find a fancy dress that’s cocktail length; if your arms are lovely, go sleeveless.
The other factor that can hugely improve how well a dress fits is a great high-quality fabric. Also, well-tailored pieces are always more flattering and can do a lot to disguise any part of your body that you don’t absolutely love. And speaking of the tailor, almost everything needs to be fitted to look its best. You can get a sense of how an alteration will change the shape by moving the hemline up and down to find the most flattering length (some women love their knees, while others don’t). You can also raise or drop the waist until you find the ideal spot.
ESTEE’S TIPS FOR MAKING SOMETHING SIMPLE SPECIAL
1. The dress is just one part of the equation. Don’t be afraid to pick something simple and GO FOR DRAMATIC HAIR AND A BOLD LIP.
2. You can get great wear out of a basic dress by SWAPPING IN ACCESSORIES. A big belt, bright shoes, or statement earrings can give it new life, again and again.
3. When you’re accessorizing, DON’T GET TOO MATCHY. The belt doesn’t need to match the shoes or the necklace. And pick one statement and let the other elements be barely there (or not there at all). If you go for a bejeweled belt, for example, choose a pair of nude or black heels; if you go for big earrings, don’t feel compelled to wear a big necklace as well.
4. DRESS SOMETHING SIMPLE UP by adding a beaded cardigan or tuxedo jacket; DRESS SOMETHING DOWN by pairing it with a bomber jacket or leather blazer.
Go for dramatic hair and a bold lip (see this page for the how-to).
CH 8
HOLLYWOOD GLAM
“Hello, gorgeous!”
—FANNY BRICE, FUNNY GIRL
G etting your face and hair prepped for a big event is pure fantasy: There’s nothing quite like the power of hair and makeup to completely transform your look, to turn you into a character—a beach girl, a sophisticate, a Hollywood movie star. Hair and makeup artists can wipe
4. You can have a perfect body and still benefit from a BODY SHAPER : They smooth out lines, hold your tummy in (even after a big meal), and are an extra layer of fabric between your skin and the camera’s flash.
5. GIVE YOURSELF A ONCE-OVER before you leave the house and check for deodorant marks. You can usually remove these by rubbing the fabric against itself or using the foam part from the top of a drycleaning hanger to lift the stain. Better yet, use clear deodorant.
6. DON’T FORGET ABOUT YOUR BODY when you apply makeup. You never want a line of demarcation between the color of your face and the color of the rest of you, but you should take the time to apply either lotion and a bit of bronzer, or a shimmery self-tanner.
7. If you’re working with a FABRIC THAT’S A BIT SHEER , make sure to take some photos of yourself with a flash to ensure that you’re not accidentally showing anything that you don’t want to show.
8. MOVE AROUND IN YOUR DRESS before you head out the door—make sure that you’re not going to split it up the back the second you take your seat, and be sure you’re not accidentally showing your body shaper or slip when you move around.
9. CUT OUT THE RIBBON LOOPS for hangers so they don’t make an appearance under your arm. They can make a perfect dress look messy.
10. PACK A LITTLE KIT IN YOUR PURSE in case of on-the-road emergencies. Safety pins, a sewing kit, and double-stick tape are very helpful should you find yourself in a bathroom stall mending your dress.
Give yourself a once-over.
ESTEE’S TIPS FOR PLAYING UP YOUR BODY SHAPE
Most of us aren’t shaped like fit models, so it’s important to throw the spotlight on the part of your body that you love the most. If it’s your waist, go for a fuller skirt and a dress that’s fitted through the middle to create an hourglass effect (a belt can amplify that). If you love your legs, find a fancy dress that’s cocktail length; if your arms are lovely, go sleeveless.
The other factor that can hugely improve how well a dress fits is a great high-quality fabric. Also, well-tailored pieces are always more flattering and can do a lot to disguise any part of your body that you don’t absolutely love. And speaking of the tailor, almost everything needs to be fitted to look its best. You can get a sense of how an alteration will change the shape by moving the hemline up and down to find the most flattering length (some women love their knees, while others don’t). You can also raise or drop the waist until you find the ideal spot.
ESTEE’S TIPS FOR MAKING SOMETHING SIMPLE SPECIAL
1. The dress is just one part of the equation. Don’t be afraid to pick something simple and GO FOR DRAMATIC HAIR AND A BOLD LIP.
2. You can get great wear out of a basic dress by SWAPPING IN ACCESSORIES. A big belt, bright shoes, or statement earrings can give it new life, again and again.
3. When you’re accessorizing, DON’T GET TOO MATCHY. The belt doesn’t need to match the shoes or the necklace. And pick one statement and let the other elements be barely there (or not there at all). If you go for a bejeweled belt, for example, choose a pair of nude or black heels; if you go for big earrings, don’t feel compelled to wear a big necklace as well.
4. DRESS SOMETHING SIMPLE UP by adding a beaded cardigan or tuxedo jacket; DRESS SOMETHING DOWN by pairing it with a bomber jacket or leather blazer.
Go for dramatic hair and a bold lip (see this page for the how-to).
CH 8
HOLLYWOOD GLAM
“Hello, gorgeous!”
—FANNY BRICE, FUNNY GIRL
G etting your face and hair prepped for a big event is pure fantasy: There’s nothing quite like the power of hair and makeup to completely transform your look, to turn you into a character—a beach girl, a sophisticate, a Hollywood movie star. Hair and makeup artists can wipe
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