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Chic Summer Casual Wear
Jul 8th
Take a really good look down the street next time you’re running errands on a hot summer day. How many women do you see wearing too short shorts, tank tops with their bras showing or other fashion atrocities?
Probably too many. Maybe you’re even guilty of these types of fashion crime.
“It’s amazing how many women think that summer is the time to let as much skin as possible show,” says Sacha Ritmis, a personal shopper and style consultant for the average woman. “That and unflattering peeks of underwear are all too common to see once the weather warms up.”
If you’re one of the many women who make this mistake, don’t despair. You obviously noticed that your casual summer wardrobe needs a little work, or you wouldn’t be on this page. And we’re here to offer you some practical advice that will help get you looking stylish and polished in no time.
“It doesn’t take a lot of money and just a little bit of effort to look fashionable and classy all summer long,” says Sacha.
Fast Tips
Here are some easy, fast tips that will you look chic in your summer wardrobe.
• Update those whites. White is s summer color staple and can look worn and dingy very quickly. You really should replace them every year, or at least every two years, to make sure you’re always have bright, crisp-looking whites. This goes for white jeans, white tanks, white tees, and white camis.
• Don’t be afraid of bright colors. While white is a summer staple, don’t be afraid to add a splash or two of extremely vibrant colors. A scarf in a rich poppy red carefully threaded through the belt loop of a pair of wrinkle-resistant white cotton shorts is one way to spice of a summer outfit.
• Go for easy-knits in 100 percent cotton. They let your skin breathe and hold their shape well, even in high humidity. They also resist wrinkling, and when they do wrinkle, they get their shape back fairly quickly.
• Make sure you have the appropriate footwear. Flip-flops are great for around the house and on the beach, says Sacha. “But to look really great, almost every woman should have a great pair of wedges that can easily be dressed up or dressed down.” Sacha cautions that women with heavier lower legs need to be careful about the type of wedge they choose otherwise they can make their legs look unnecessarily wider.
• Invest in a shift dress. “And not a polyester one,” says Sacha. Stick to the natural fabrics to feel cool and comfortable. Natural fabrics tend to be better quality as well and will last longer. "Shift dresses are great because they can be dressed up or down," says Sacha, "and they're not restrictive so they're very cool and comfortable to wear."
• Select shorts carefully. Perhaps you’ve heard some fashion consultants say that women shouldn’t wear shorts anywhere except at the beach. While this is often true, it also depends on the type of shorts. A pair of crisp white city shorts paired with a fabulous pair of wedges and a button-up shirt with a splash of color and a few light chains is one way to look instantly marvelous.
• Don’t be afraid of slacks. Sacha says, “As women get older, their legs may not look as great as they once did. Cotton or linen slacks are equally as cool, and sometimes cooler, and look a whole lot classier and polished.” She adds, “And these ‘leg problems’ aren’t something women only in their 60s experience. A woman can experience leg problems as early as their late 20s.”
Instant Summer Wardrobe Wreckers
There are some things no fashionable women should wear. These include excessively thick-soled shoes, oversized clothes (They can instantly add weight.), tight clothing (They don’t allow for air circulation and can make you feel warmer.) and bare midriffs.
Banish Belly Fat
Jun 25th
In our image conscious society, a woman’s flat belly is considered a sign of beauty. Women of all ages, shapes and fitness levels are often willing to do anything to get those ever elusive smooth abs.
“Sometimes I really wish I had the same body I had when I was 14,” says Rebecca, a woman in her mid-30s and mother of two. “I even tried doing 20 sit-ups every morning and another 20 in the evening for three months. It didn’t help.”
Other women accept a widening waistline as just another sign of aging.
“I noticed that the weight didn’t come off easily once I passed the age of 30,” says 47-year-old Abigail. “By the time I reached my mid-40s I had a belly I could grab and move around,” she admits. “I didn’t like it, but I thought it was just part of growing older. After all, I’ve never been skinny.”
Who Has the Right Attitude?
While it’s always good to feel secure about the way you look, it’s better to try to do something to eliminate your belly fat.
The Mayo Clinic reports that even a little belly fat can make a woman twice as likely to die from coronary artery disease as a woman with no belly fat. All it takes to increase your risk is a modest muffin top.
The report was based on a study published in the Journal of the American College of Cardiology that analyzed the waist circumference and waist-to-hip ratio of more than 15,000 people around the world.
The lead investigator of the study, Dr. Francisco Lopez-Jimenez, says the reason for this might be that belly fat produces more changes in blood sugar, cholesterol and blood pressure. Fat in the legs and buttocks doesn’t have the same effect.
Measuring Your Middle
Doctors say that if a woman has a waist measurement of 35 inches or more, she likely has an unhealthy concentration of belly fat.
There’s a specific way you should measure your middle to make sure you get as accurate results as possible and find out if your waist is too wide for your health.
Many women make the mistake of taking their waist measurements from around their belly buttons. The Mayo Clinic says that you should position the tape measure just above your hipbone around your bare stomach.
Pull the tape measure snugly, but not so tight that it cuts into your skin. Make sure it’s level all the way around.
Walk That Belly Fat Away
One of the easiest ways to banish belly fat is by walking. Almost anyone can walk and you don’t need to be in peak physical shape to do this type of exercise.
A Canadian study showed that women who walked one hour a day for 14 weeks were able to shrink their belly fat by 20 percent without changing their eating habits.
Sounds great, doesn’t it? Just be aware that this walking isn’t a leisurely Sunday stroll. Alternate walking moderately fast and briskly walking every two minutes. During moderate walking, you’ll still be able to talk. With brisk walking the goal is to walk so fast you prefer not to talk even though you could if you had to.
Scott Cole, a fitness guru who created the Best Abs on Earth DVD, says that you should move your arms while you walk. Effective arm movement is more than pumping them at your sides. Try punching your arms above your head alternating them in opposition to your legs. Light weights will help tone your arms too.
Arm movements make the muscles of your torso work harder as they balance and stabilize you, according to Cole.
Don’t Forget Diet Too
Combine more activity with a healthy diet and right portion sizes, and you’ll find that the belly fat will slowly come off. Focus on plant-based foods (vegetables, fruit and whole grains) and lean protein sources. Limit cheese and butter and higher fat milks.
