Photo Courtesy of CNN.com

According to CNN.com, a 24 year old gunman killed 12 innocents at the Dark Knight Rises premiere in Aurora, Colorado last night. Witnesses say that he was heavily armed and waiting for the kill. Along with the 12 casualties, 38 other people were also wounded in this tragic turn of events. CNN reporter Michael Pearson says, "One of the injured was just 3 months old." The police arrested Holmes shortly after the shooting, yet Frank Fania, a police spokesman says, "He did not resist. He did not put up a fight." There is no news as to whether or not the shooter whose name was released as James Holmes,  is officially mentally unstable but I expect to hear more news about this tragic incident as the day goes on. My prayers and condolences go out to the families and friends of the victims of this tragic shooting.

Shape 2: The Hourglass Figure also known as the double triangle, is a shape that's also very common in women. The best way to tell if you have an hourglass figure is to note if your bust is large and curvy, your waist is smaller than your bust and hips combined, and your hips are full.
FOR EXAMPLE,

Betty Brosmer; Famous for her hourglass figure.

Betty Brosmer's hourglass is more pronounced than most women's, but there you can see a rough translation of what an hourglass figure looks like.

Because women with hourglass figures are busty and have wider hips, it's best to accentuate those dominant features. However, it is not always easy accentuating those features and catering to the tiny waist as well; but rest assured, I will give you some tips that will help!




TIP 1:  Choose tight fitting shirts!

       Tight fitting shirts will accentuate your bust MODESTLY of course, but accentuate none the less. For example, this is a casual outfit that you can put together for an hourglass figure.

Casual Burn-Out V-neck                                                                                         Dark Wash Skinnies

     



                and of course....

     A HOT SHOE!  Preferably something bright and colorful, so that your shoe becomes your statement piece, as you're wearing white. This look works with any color shirt, shoe, or wash of jean; however this is just my personal preference for my every day style :)



TIP 2: When going formal, always match the shape of the dress to your shape. For instance, with an hourglass shape, you would want to find a dress that has somewhat of an hourglass shape as well, this way it will easily mold to your curves and the shape of your body.

                                                                      Examples...

These dresses are more modest and for the older women, but with the right accessories and eye for style anyone can pull these off.

Here's a little nostalgia for my younger girls!




















and always add a little edge and put a modern touch on your vintage. I'll add a subtle but statement piece ring.

So, there you have it! Casual and formal looks to fit any hourglass figure.

PHOTO CRED:
Ring - aliexpress.com
Dress - bestweddingbridalgown.com
Shoes - heels.com
Shirt - Polyvore.com
Jeans- Levi's

Today's fashion tip centers on body shape and silhouette. There are many different body types and shapes, however I will highlight only a few of the common shapes and teach you what to wear and how to wear it according to body type.

Photo cred, lovingyou.com

Shape 1: Pear. As shown in the picture to the left, some celebrities with a pear shaped body include: Beyonce, Christina Aguilera, Kim Kardashian and Tyra Banks. A pears shaped body is one of the most common body shapes found in women. It includes a curvy waist and a backside wider than the width of your shoulders. It may seem like dressing a pear shaped body is a hassle, but it isn't.

Step 1: Focus your attention upward to the bust and waist area, by choosing tighter silhouettes and accentuating the waistline area.

This dress allows you to accentuate the bust and waistline area, while offering a simple alternative to camouflage the hips and backside area. Paired with statement pieces pictured below, this outfit is great for lunch with the girls, or a perfect date night.

                                                                     
                                                                                     

I don't personally like this song, but I like Star Wars so...

Looking at this album cover, I thought it was simple and un-controversial; however I was sadly mistaken. Channel Orange is singer/song-writer/producer and member of the notorious OFWGKTA Frank Ocean's debut album.Frank Ocean has written for some of the chart topping artists: Beyonce, Justin Bieber, Jay Z and Kanye; just to name a few. Upon its release on July 10 of this year, Channel Orange has received many good reviews, but has also being under the controversial spotlight.

Last week, Frank Ocean braved the criticism and admitted to being bi-sexual (in so many words) but all the same. Some may say that the decision to "come out" just days before his album dropped was destructive and careless; however, his life is his prerogative. When you look at his resume and the list of singles he's had and people he's written for, his sexual preference should not get in the way of his work. In any case, there are people and companies who disagree with his sexual preference and in turn refuse to sell his new album. ABCNews reporter Kevin Dolak says, "Target's actions again have raised questions about the company's position on gay rights now that it has decided not to sell the highly- anticipated new record by R&B singer Frank Ocean."  Aside from not selling Frank Ocean's album, Target also donates to non-equal rights organizations.

Frank Ocean's album speaks for itself from beginning to end. It tells stories, and is by far one of the best albums of 2012 so far. I was pleasantly surprised by the album and enjoyed every single last bit of it from song one entitled "Start" to the very last song rightfully entitled "End." I personally don't believe that Target should have banned the sell of this album, because in the end it will only hurt their sales. So keep your head up Frank, and know that your work speaks for itself. Don't worry about this avenue because there will be bigger and better things for you if this album is any indication of what you're bringing to the music world.

"Nothing is impossible, the world itself says, "I'm possible!"  - Audrey Hepburn

Although she was born in Brussels under a different name, Audrey Hepburn has become a style icon in America and Beyond. She has starred in many of the major films of the 50s and 60s, namely Charade (1963) and Breakfast at Tiffany's (1961). Hepburn is a personal fashion icon for me. Her timeless and unchangeable beauty along with her classic charm and witty behavior, she is someone that is strive to be. “I believe in pink. I believe that laughing is the best calorie burner. I believe in kissing, kissing a lot. I believe in being strong when everything seems to be going wrong. I believe that happy girls are the prettiest girls. I believe that tomorrow is another day and I believe in miracles.” I personally believe in Audrey Hepburn. 


"Nothing is impossible, the world itself says, "I'm possible!"