Infinity Scarves

Scarves for Fall are no new item to the fashion scene. However, infinity scarves are the thing to own this season. An infinity scarf is a never ending piece of fabric that loops around your neck. There are no ends or frayed tassels in this look. The infinity look is often mimicked by regular scarves in the way that they are tied but they can often come undone and look messy. This giant loop looks great with outerwear and shirts for the upcoming months.

Chunky infinity scarves are the best for cold days! You can select colors and fabrics that are subtle and toned down to match your seasonally drab attire. Black, grey and plaid are super cute for Fall and Winter. Black looks great with boots and sweaters. Knit fabrics and herringbone styles are great for this reserved look.

Depending on your individual style, you can alter the infinity scarf any way you'd like to! Satin styles are great for dressing up and outfit and happy hours. Wooly, knit styles are definitely more casual and look stunning with jeans. Printed scarves are going to be adorable for winter months and are great for layering and snuggling up next to a fire. You should always stay current to the trends to know what to look for. Animal prints, stripes and polka dots are great for this season. Look for your favorite colors in stores now!

You can also use these scarves to add a bit of individualism and color to your ensemble. Layering is adorable for Fall and the pieces above are great additions to your wardrobe. Tribal prints aren't just for summer bikinis. You can find colors that match your skin tone, eyes and hair for fashion perfection. Lighter floral scarves are always cute and transition well into the warmer months!

If you're more of a crafty person, you can make your very own infinity scarf! Find an old T-shirt with a fun print, cut and sew to perfection! You can make it as thick or thin as your desire! Follow the instructional below for a trendy new scarf!

Long Sleeve Frocks

Long sleeve dresses are fabulous for this season! They are classy, versatile and just warm enough to brave the chilly days. These styles are great for work, day time leisure or an evening out. You can buy styles that are dressy or casual and plain or printed! Most styles are just below the fingertip in length and have either full sleeves or a 3/4 length sleeve.

Crazy colorful prints aren't just for summer dresses. Printed sleeve dresses are great for fashionable days in Fall. You can shop for preppy creations with anchors and off the shoulder cuts for weddings and sailing or a tribal inspired print to turn heads day or night. This style looks amazing with an open back or a synched waistline. Sleeves can sling tight to your arms or flow loosely for a more ethereal look.

Dark tones of black and navy are supremely popular colors for this trend. Black can be worn with almost any shoe or accessory to work or to a party depending on the style. Loose cotton dresses can be dressed up for day time and lace accents turn this look into holiday party chic. Lace sleeves or sparkle embellishment are popular with black sleeved dresses. The necklines vary from V-neck to high neck and even scoop lines.

Whites and creme color sleeve dresses are simple and elegant for parties and day wear. Looser fitting styles are great with a synched, belted waist and fun jewelry or printed accents. White lace will never tire and you can transform it into party chic with a fun necklace and Fall booties. Banded styles are also super popular for this trend. The bodicon style is sexy and clings to your shape to show off curves.

Mint and lace are super trendy for this season. For this trend, you're in luck! There are countless ways to show off these hot styles. Mint sleeve dresses are perfect for casual afternoon strolls and coffee dates. These dresses look great with brown or nude shoes and accessories. You can find bags, heels or boots to go along with the color trend. All lace sleeve dresses are very popular and are reminiscent of the "mod" style of dress. They are usually loose fitting and have a square cut the runs straight down you figure. Lace can be sheer or thick depending on your desired style. 

Fun colors are also chic for this trend. You can find a neon green, purple, pink or orange to brighten up your Fall attire. The best part about this style is the is the ability to wear nearly any shoe with your frock. Tall boots make for a casual look with wooly socks keeping you warm and dry! Flats are a classic style for warmer days and sandals for sunshine and shorelines. You can even wear booties or close toe oxford shoes for work attire. Tights look darling under these dresses as well. 

What girl doesn't need a little glitter in her life? These fabulous sparkling styles are fresh for holiday parties and high class functions. Shop for styles from Express and Arden B with mesh and shimmer accents. You can even get a dress with crystals inspired by Britney Spears' body suit in her Toxic music video. The look can be sheer or full coverage. Let your long sleeves shine. 

The Shoe That Never Falls FLAT

A good pair of flats will never disappoint a girl. Flats are wildly comfortable and extremely versatile for many occasions. Flats are a great day-to-night item and look fabulous with an array of outfits. They are perfect for all body types, sizes and styles. You can buy a ballet flat with a rounded tip or a pointed tip flat for a more professional look. You can walk the city or just feel comfortable all day at the office with a good pair of flat shoes.

Flats are great for Fall! You can wear this shoe with a dress to show off your legs or a pair of jeans! Although you should never wear socks with flats, leggings or stockings make these shoes versatile for cold and warm weather. You can match a neutral flat with a colorful ensemble or buy a statement shoe for a fun eye popping look.

There are many styles of ballet inspired flats! You can find these styles at J. Crew and other high end boutiques. Bows on the front or backs of the shoes give a more feminine flare to the look and Jayne straps are reminiscent of school girl style. The neutral or animal prints are hot this season for a flirty look.

An extremely fun trend for this years footwear is tipped shoes! The two tone flat makes the shoe more wearable because it can match with a plethora of outfits! The nine neutral looks featured in an image above are great for the workplace and happy hour! You tip can compliment your jewelry choice or accent a top or accessory. These shoes come in ballet and tipped makes. Chanel, H & M and Banana Republic all make these tipped styles.

As always, bows are a fun and flirty detail to any footwear. Flats with large bows make for an adorable outfit. These styles can come in one solid color or mixed patterns. Neutral bows are a feminine and subtle look while orange really draws the eye down to your feet and is a focal point of an ensemble. Animal print with hot vibrant bows are a funky way to dress up jeans and a blouse this Fall!

Sometimes, a girl needs a little bit of sparkle in her life. These flats are glamorous and perfect for a fun night out on the town! Although they don't give lift to your legs like heels do, these shoes are great for dancing all night long and are cute enough to wear with a club dress or ensemble. These shoes will be extremely popular around Christmas and New Years so find a pair today!

The best made flat for this season is created by, none other the, Tory Burch. Her website is full of adorable styles and fashions for flats. Although the shoes are pricier than many other companies, her shoes last a lifetime and are the epitome of fashion. The endless compliments and multiple wears will pay for themselves tenfold.

Whatever your style, there is a flat out there for you! Whether the shoe is a ballet, peep-toe or pointed style, you can match the flat to any ensemble. Go forth and shop!

Corduroy Cuteness

Corduroy is a fabulous fabric for this and next season. Corduroy is super versatile and terrifically stylish. You can make it super feminine or very down-to-earth casual. A ladylike shirt or a longer pant are extremely classic look. Skinny corduroy pants are a great for a street look and looser styles are funky and casual chic. With so many ways to wear, you can't go wrong.

Corduroy pants are the most classic way to show your cord style. Khaki or deep burgundy colors are Fall fabulous. You can wear your cords in the same style as your best fit jeans! The material is super warm, has a velvety feel and is machine washable. The cozy feel and fabric is great for chilly Fall and Winter days.

Color cords are hot and trendy right now. Purple, yellow, blue, red and green are great colors for the next few months. You can wear them skinny, flared or loose fitted like a boyfriend cut. The plush look is great with an understated jean shirt or casual button down. This look is great for casual Fridays and weekend dates!

The most stylish pant is the cord legging jean. The tighter and more tailored the better! The fabric looks fabulous in fitted styles and is very slimming. You can wear tucked into boots and accompanied by a blazer for more formal occasions. This look is also amazing with flats and heels. These styles are available at J. Crew, Madewell, Gap and the Banana Republic.

Different styles of corduroy are popping up on the style scene! Dresses and skirts are more feminine ways to rock the trend. Full cord skirts or pencil styles are adorable with tights and blouses or layered sweaters. You can find a corduroy dress to outfit your hipster look! Light colors are fun and retro for this season. Look for the warmer color palates that resemble fallen leaves like yellow, orange, brown and reds.

Corduroy shoes are great for this seasons footwear. Toms make fabulous flats for the corduroy trend. The shoes come in many colors including green, brown and purple and are for a great cause. When you wear your cord styles you can think of the childhood charities you helped support by buying your Toms. Other companies like Vans and Converse make cord shoes as well. Although these shoes are casual, they look great with jeans and funky ensembles.

The Mark of Beauty

"I don't like standard beauty - there is no beauty without strangeness."  ~Karl Lagerfeld

Dear Sir. Lagerfeld, I couldn't agree more!! There truly is beauty in uniqueness. Each of us were wonderfully and beautifully made piece by piece and inch by inch. How boring the world would be if we all thought alike, looked alike and acted alike. Yes, there may be things about yourself that you would change at the drop of a hat, but we are all guilty of these thoughts. Suprisingly, in most cases, your flaws are what make you, YOU. Embrace your flaw-power!

There is NO one on this earth like you, even more there is no one who can bring to this universe what you possess. This week, let's take a journey to embrace natural beauty. In fact we're about to get the facts behind one of the most popular natural marks of beauty..... 

BEAUTY MARKS!!!! 

 

 "One of the trademarks of timeless sex appeal is a beauty spot also known as the beauty mark. A true vintage bombshell look doesn’t seem complete without it. A delicate black or brown mark placed on the cheek, above the lips or near the eye exaggerates femininity and draws attention to your favourite features." ( More Info Here )

HOWEVER, THIS WASN'T ALWAYS THE CASE!

 In Greek mythology, the gods were said to be jealous of those who looked too perfect and hence created a small dark mark on their faces, just to disturb their perfection. They believed this is what the natural placements of the beauty marks meant

( More info here )

"Beauty marks haven't always been beautiful; in fact, for a significant part of human history, they've been considered hideous, bad luck, or even a sign of poor money management." ( http://www.bellasugar.com/Beauty-Marks-Birthmarks-Moles-History-18372937 )

 "In the 17th century, when it’s use was at an all time high, it coincided with the smallpox epidemic. Many proofs have now been arose that it was to actually cover up the smallpox which would scare people from you. But the epidemic eventually subsided but people still used it, women used it for attracting possible suitors."  ( Why do Women Put on Beauty Marks )

WHEN IT ALL TURNED AROUND!

Ms. Monroe helped beauty marks become even more popular in the 50's

The one and only Ms. Dandridge

 

"Beauty spots, known to the medically minded by the rather less alluring name of ‘melanocytic nevus’, (Medical Info behind the mole/beauty mark  ) have been used as a cosmetic enhancement since Roman times, and have dipped in and out of fashion ever since. In those days they consisted of kohl marks or “patches” made from black taffetta or red spanish leather. They were worn on the face, neck or shoulders and could be quite intricately designed patterns, increasing in size as fashion dictated." ( More Info )

DIFFERENT AREAS HAD DIFFERENT MEANINGS!

I Love How Ms. Kelly haw had fun with her's!!

MEANINGS:

 On the cheek-flirty
At the corner of the mouth- kissable
On the forehead- haughty
By laughter lines- playful
Above the lips- mischievous
lower lips – discreet
next to the eye- provocative
on the nose- impudent

Per Madame Du Barry, a courtesan of Louis XV  (More Info on Madame DuBarry )

And, per the Greeks

Right eyebrow... symbolises a highly active and successful life.

Corner of the eye... indicates an honest, reliable and forthright person.

Nose... indicates a person who will be a sincere friend and a hard-working individual.

Cheek (either)... indicates a serious and studious person who has no interest in material pleasures.

Chin... indicative of people who are affectionate and caring. These people adapt easily to any situation. They love travelling and respect the law of the land. They are also dedicated and conscientious workers and willingly accept responsibilities.

Lips... indicative of people who always aspire to get ahead in life.

( More Info Here )

CHECK OUT THESE POSITIONS!



Moi..I love my beauty mark!



Yours Truly!!



A more natural version of a beauty mark...Word on the street is that Mrs. Sarah J has had her's removed.. ( Find out more here )





Love this picture!!

NEW AGE BEAUTY MARKS!

Over the years women have gotten even more creative with their beauty marks. Now they can vary in color size and detailing. Check this out!!!

 ( The History Behind Chanel's Faux Beauty Marks )

 So what exactly are those o so cute little Chanel signs in the place of a mole/beauty mark called?

Mouches

 "Mouches were typically made of black silk or velvet and were worn to offset the ultra-pale, powdered complexions that were stylish in that era, as well as to hide blemishes and smallpox scars. They began as circular dots but evolved to include shapes such as hearts, stars and even designs as elaborate as cupids or, according some accounts, horse-drawn carriages (!)."

 

Even peircings can be labeled as beauty marks!



Okay! I wont lie..I wanted a small nose ring some time ago.. #guilty

TOUCH OF FEMININITY

Since I was a little girl, I was ALWAYS been fascinated with beauty marks. They were like the final little touch of beauty on a woman's face. 

I recently had a little beauty mark fun of my own when a little break out occurred. I put my make up to use and got the marking! :-) 

Check it out!!

Below is a post from my Instagram page where I encouraged all my IG female followers to show your "break outs" whose boss!

"When In doubt..make it a mole" :-)

 

And here I thought I was doing something! Welp like they say, there is nothing new under the sun. Check out these facts

" Men were not adverse to the odd beauty patch or two, much like in the 18th century, and placement could dictate political allegiance or merely hide a bad skin day. Handy if you had succumbed to one of the many nasty diseases doing the rounds in those hygienically challenged days.

Black silk beauty spots also had a more practical use concealing smallpox scars and disfigurements" ( Queen of Vintage )

And guess what ladies??!! You can do the same in this century! All you need are a few small tools..look below!

A pimple! lol

Cream liner

or 

liquid liner pen, or regular liquid liner

Ladies!!! Its time to embrace your natural beauty, or if you don't have a beauty mark, why not have fun one wild night and create one!! Women have been doing it for centuries as you now know! Your tuuurrnn!! xoxoxoxoxo

-M.K.Ngenge #fineline