Flatter Your Figure

  I had a book signing at a Barnes & Noble store on April 21 in celebration of Earth Day on the next day, given the environmental theme of my new book, Seasonal Living with Splendid Poetry . It turned out that all the copies available at the bookstore that day were sold out. My husband attributed the success partially to my image.  That made sense, because customers indeed complimented on my vivid rose print midi dress. After all, it perfectly matched the Earth Day theme. While florals for spring really doesn't sound groundbreaking, it's a safe bet. A floral dress can work fabulously not only for a spring book signing but also for any semi-formal events in spring. It would be a cheerful choice of spring wedding guest attire, too. To style a floral dress, I would recommend cinching the waist with a bow belt. Bows are on trend this year. Better yet, a big bow in front the the belt will draw attention to the center and make your waist look smaller. You may already own more th...

  Capris are back. They can be cutely incorporated into a casual ensemble for a spring weekend, if you know how to style them. A fitted waist coat, which is also on trend, will work really well with capri pants, because capri pants need to go with a nipped-in waist to avoid looking sloppy. I would recommend pairing capri jeans with a black waist coat, as shown in my photo here. Doesn't this combo excude an artistic appeal? Capri jeans and pants come in different lengths, all of which will look good on those with very straight calves. However, if your calves are curved somewhat outward like mine, it's better to stay away from the below-the-knee length, which would accentuate the outward curves of the calves. Much more flattering is mid-calf length, which will make the calves appear straighter, but this year's capris are on the short side, so an alternative can be above-the-mid-calf length in a straight cut. Yes, the straight cut will make the calves seem straighter, too. Cap...