GUESS / www.guess.com Guess (styled as GUESS?) is an American name-brand clothing line. Guess also markets other fashion accessories besides clothes, such as watches and jewelry. They also own the line Marciano. Guess was founded by Georges, Armand, Paul, and Maurice Marciano, four brothers born in Ouarzazate, Morocco. They moved to California in 1977 and founded the company in 1981. Seed money to start the business came from the Nakash family, owners of the Jordache denim empire. Their first product was a three-zipper style of jeans they named “Marilyn” (Style # 1015). Department stores and fashion critics were initially reluctant to carry the new ’stone washed denim’ jeans, but in December when Bloomingdale’s finally agreed with Georges to stock two dozen pairs of the new jeans as a favor to the brothers. They sold out quickly.[citation needed] Their advertising campaigns began in 1982, and they introduced their iconic black-and-white ads in 1985. The ads have won numerous Clio Awards. Their fashion models have included a number of widely-recognized supermodels, many of whom first achieved prominence via the ad campaigns. In the 1985 Robert Zemeckis movie, Back to the Future, Marty McFly (Michael J Fox) wore distinctive Guess denim clothing, [2] reportedly designed specifically for the film. The Guess emblem with the famous question mark in the center.During the 1980s Guess was one of the most popular brands of jeans. The company was one of the first companies to create …
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Featuring, in order of appearance: joefresh, cream shirt style&co., white shirt Urban Behaviour, green sweater H&M, green cowl neck sweater Dress Barn, grey sweater Forever 21, purple beaded shirt Guess, dark straight leg jeans Makeup worn in this video: www.youtube.com FTC: All purchased by me, for me 
1 – Know your body shape
Petite women should avoid chunky clothes and strong prints. Instead go for fitted shapes and soft fabrics, narrow belts
subtle contrasts of colour and texture. Keep everything streamlined so as not to cut the body in half.
Busty women should wear eye-catching skirts (shorter if you are comfortable) and trousers, strong prints and colours or
textures draw the eye away from the top half of the body. Wearing a single block of colour is thinning. Avoid
eye-catching tops, instead wear long jackets that draw the eye down. Darker coloured tops which are loose fitting and
waist hugging.
Pear shaped women should love vertical lines, V-necks and skirts with slits up the side. Straight of A-line skirts to
just below the knee. Dark tights and shoes with colour or pattern in a blouse or top, tops should hang past the hips.
Classic cuts on top in lighter colours draw the eye away from the hips. Accent the V-neck with a V or Y- shaped
necklace.
Tall women should avoid tight clothes. Wear the right skirt length, too short or too long will be out of proportion. As
with petite women keep everything streamlined, wear blouses over trousers so as not to shorten your top half.
Rectangular women should wear pattern. Feminine knit sweaters over skirts are great. Wear a round neckline and mirror it
with a round necklace or scarf.
2 – Dress to suit your personality
Rock chick – accessorize and clash a little but keep it feminine.
Urban chic – take advantage of the wonderful high street fashion, stunning yet simple.
Sporty – Layer trendy casual clothes.
Arty – Taking the contemporary fashion and adding a dash of your own personality to spice things up.
Sexy – Sensual fabrics, curvy and delicious. A splash of colour and scent.
Retro chic – Great accessories, and a flare for those classic, all time looks.
Romantic – Classic cuts, tailoring and soft colours, lace, embroidery and pearls.
3 – The right accessories can make all the difference
- V and Y- shaped necklaces draw the eye down
- Round necklaces fill the neckline
- Ultra long earrings elongate the neck
- A long, trailing belt elongates the legs
- The right hat can make an outfit
- Cocktail rings add fun and colour and a bit of sparkle to a casual outfit
- Scarves can be arty
- A matching jewellery set can bring an outfit together
4 – Wake up to make up
- Make your eyes sparkle with a contrasting eye shadow
- Open out the eye by highlighting down the middle of the lid
- Use black for a dramatic look
- Use grey for smoky eyes with a delicate pink lipstick
- Choose a red lipstick for a classic look but choose one close to your own natural colour for precision.
- When creating bold eyes, keep paler lips. When choosing red lipstick do paler eyes.
- Use the colour palettes made up by the manufactures instead of matching your own eye shadow tones. Blend the colours
well.
5 – A bag for life
- For daywear a good sized leather bag in a classic style cut. This season gives you plenty of choice as to colour and
texture.
- For evening wear the clutch bag is back or alternatively go for a shoulder bag with a chain strap.
6 – Keep everything in proportion
- petite people elongate themselves with a slim cut
- for slim hips wear straight leg trousers/skirts, avoid flared ankles.
- for curvy hips balance them out with an A-line skirt, not a bias cut
- to hide hips wear flared trousers and a classic cut top
- wear a blouse with a short skirt
- wear a trim jumper with a long skirt
- heels are always slimming
- wear the right jacket, length and bulk are important here
7 – Dress for the season
- in spring / summer wear the bronzer and shimmery make up
- for spring / summer wear lower cut and soft fabrics in bright colours
- in autumn / winter matte make up with slightly darker tones
- for autumn / winter wear natural colours and natural fabrics, knitwear, leather, cotton, linen
8 – Don’t mix styles
- less is more
- there are many trends this season don’t wear bold colours, metallics, animal print and retro glamour all at once.
- Pick one style per outfit and don’t go overboard, often one or two accessories will look fabulous with a simple
outfit.
9 – Have fun with subtle changes
- have jewellery that you can mix and match each day
- change your parting
- wear a scarf as a belt
- wear basic clothes in unusual ways
- use a brooch on a ribbon as a chocker
- wear a long necklace or a scarf as a bracelet
- add cabochon beads to an old bag and use it again
10 – It all comes down to the basics
- a good pair of jeans go for comfort, there are lots of styles which are fashionable this year. It is important to try
them on before you buy. If going for skinny jeans get stretchy ones. If you have curvy hips got for low boot cut jeans
to show them off. If you need a little more room for thighs and calves go for a relaxed fit, or for the bum go for low
waist, low pockets and balance things out with flared ankles. This season go for dark colours and textures.
- a leather jacket is an autumn/winter basic. Go for a good feminine cut, no need to look like a biker unless you choose
that style.
- a classic suit if you don’t wear one to work is great for many occasions.
- a white blouse is versatile and feminine
- a proper coat again go for a feminine cut at a length that suits you.
- boots there are many refreshing changes to the classics this year
- evening dress think of the whole outfit before you buy and make sure you have shoes and jewellery to match, maybe get
a versatile dress that can be dressed down for occasions too.
- high heels the shoes to dance the night away in
- appropriate bag barrel bag for overnight, clutch bag for evening, shoulder bag for day.
- Lastly, and perhaps most importantly, the correct underwear. Start with a good foundation and the rest of the outfit
will follow. Go and get yourself measured if you are not sure.
It does not seem possible to be comfortable and stylish at the same time, and yet that is what UGG Boots has accomplished with its line of unique footwear. Since 1978, when Uggs was founded by Brian Smith, a surfer from Australia, the company has provided boots that offer both style and comfort. Smith gets the credit for introducing UGG Boots to the surfer community in California and from there the popularity spread.
What is different about the process that Australian UGG boots uses is that both sides of the sheepskin are treated, the fleece and the skin side. It is extra work but the results are worth it. The first quality sheepskin becomes very durable while retaining its softness: That means extra comfort and wear.
Care
It is important to remember that sheep are tough creatures and that’s what the boots are made of, so care of UGG Australia boots is minimal. The boots can be washed in mild soapy water, rinsed thoroughly, and then put in the spin cycle of the washer to get rid of excess water. Stuff with paper towels and dry away from heat and direct sunshine.
The boots can be easily deodorized with a powder made from equal parts baking soda and corn flour. If you do not have corn flour put corn meal in a blender for a minute or two. Dust a few tablespoons in the UGG boots overnight, shake out in the morning, and your boots are sweet smelling again.
Authentic UGG Boots
Authentic UGG boots may have a synthetic rubber sole but they are always made from one piece of sheep skin, not two pieces glued together. There is no cowhide used in the process, such as suede on the outside with sheepskin on the inside. And of course no synthetic materials are used. These days it is difficult to tell synthetics from the real thing just by sight or even touching. The difference becomes obvious when wearing the synthetic boots because they do not confirm to your foot and the boot does not breathe.
Women’s Tall Boots
The woman’s Classic Tall UGG boot has a new look this season with metallic gold, marbled nickel or marbled copper leathers but it is the same old familiar feeling of comfort. Other colors include chestnut, black, chocolate, sand, and gray. For more formal occasions try the Classic Tall in romantic flower, a floral print in shades of pinks, and rose complimented with a touch of purple.
Try the Classic Tall boot with skinny jeans tucked inside for a different look. Paired with a sweater or jacket in the same color as the boot, the look is complete. The boots go with boot cut jeans and can be worn with skirts. For those who prefer the adventurous side of fashion, leather and lace always go together.
The metallic colors are fashion forward and combine beautifully with animal prints such as leopard, tiger, or zebra (faux of course). Play off the metallic with the same shades of old gold, copper, and nickel in big chunky bracelets, earring, or necklace, but not all at once please.
Alter the look on the Classic boot by folding down the cuff to expose the sheepskin. This one boot gives you a lot of looks.
Women’s Dress Boots
The Stella is a zippered boot that fits close to the calf and features a stacked 2.75 inch leather heel for a more formal look. The suede finish on the boot is accented by smooth leather on the heel and a band at the top. Stella comes in black and espresso. Perfect combined with a skirted suit for the office or a dress with a jacket. Picking up the color of the boot in a leather belt is a smart finishing touch.
The Caroline boot is all wrapped up in fashion as the boot is accented by a belt that wraps around the 12.5 inch shaft and buckles at the top of the boot. The 2.75 inch stacked leather heel makes it perfect for dressier occasions but it still feels and looks at home with jeans. For evening wear combine the boot with silk pants and a velour sweater. Or a black lace skirt and gold metallic blouse. In cooler months a velour skirt and cashmere sweater would be a perfect outfit.
Dee Power is a freelance writer who writes about types of shoes such as waterproof shoes.