Cannes Fashion: I Can Wear This Dress Because I"m a Model

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At the Cannes Film Festival, the most recent edition of which just ended, the red carpet with its daily parade of impossibly glamorous celebs sometimes eclipses the main attraction (the main attraction being cinema), at least in press coverage. The sideshow all too often becomes the principal event, reducing Cannes, the world’s most prestigious and influential film festival, to the sum of its red carpet fashion parts. This is almost certainly a function of the presence of an entire army of celebrities who arrive yearly in the south of France to represent not a film but a brand and whose only responsibility is to show up and look good. Which might explain why the most watched red carpet in the world is always dense with models.

 

Make that looking fabulous. On any red carpet, models are a privileged breed – they almost never look anything less than fantastic no matter what they wear, and what they wear is frequently startling. The ensembles they elect to costume themselves in would quite likely consign any wearer lacking a model-bod straight to the depths of fashion hell. A clutch of famous clotheshorses proved this all over again at Cannes this year.

In no particular order, this year’s outfits that only a model could look good in:

Karlie Kloss in a space-agey silver one-sleeved and one-legged Versace jumpsuit that Joan Jetson might pick to wear to a futuristic version of the Met Gala.

Liya Kebede in a Proenza Schouler concoction of scarlet sequins and black mesh studded with white grommets.

 

Jourdan Dunn in black lace Ralph & Russo, nearly naked underneath but for a skin-coloured bodysuit.

Petra Nemcova in a Zuhair Murad outfit of a completely sheer skirt and a peplum-style jacket with a neckline so plunging it almost reached her navel.

Izabel Goulart, also in Zuhair Murad, with upward-travelling flames of fabric clinging to her curves and flickering over her torso.

Joan Smalls and Kendall Jenner, passing off Azzedine Alaia crop tops and skirts as ‘dresses’

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Is Dressing Smartly Still Important?

 

Written by Jenny Catton

 

In a time when many companies are scrapping dress codes, and jeans and t-shirts are becoming an acceptable office outfit, does it still matter what you wear to work?

 

Leading etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore thinks it does. On her blog she writes: “When you make an effort to present your best self, it shows respect for your employer, your job, and the career strata in which you aspire.”

 

And many experts agree, suggesting that those who take the time to dress well at work are more likely to receive promotions and higher salaries.

 

Smart clothes can also make you feel more confident and professional which in turn will help you get the most from your day – whether that’s winning a new contract or running a meeting. In contrast, wearing a more informal outfit might encourage you and those around you to take a more relaxed attitude to work.

 

Of course, many would argue that in the creative industries, wearing a suit would stifle creativity and that by allowing people to wear what they like, you are encouraging free thought and imaginative ideas. This may be true but even if you don’t have to wear a formal suit; dressing down isn’t the same as dressing scruffily. Smart jeans, an ironed shirt and clean shoes will make a much better impression than ripped jeans and scruffy trainers.

 

For more advice about how to be successful in everyday life, visit Jacqueline Whitmore’s blog: http://jacquelinewhitmore.com/

 

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Is Dressing Smartly Still Important?

 

Written by Jenny Catton

 

In a time when many companies are scrapping dress codes, and jeans and t-shirts are becoming an acceptable office outfit, does it still matter what you wear to work?

 

Leading etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore thinks it does. On her blog she writes: “When you make an effort to present your best self, it shows respect for your employer, your job, and the career strata in which you aspire.”

 

And many experts agree, suggesting that those who take the time to dress well at work are more likely to receive promotions and higher salaries.

 

Smart clothes can also make you feel more confident and professional which in turn will help you get the most from your day – whether that’s winning a new contract or running a meeting. In contrast, wearing a more informal outfit might encourage you and those around you to take a more relaxed attitude to work.

 

Of course, many would argue that in the creative industries, wearing a suit would stifle creativity and that by allowing people to wear what they like, you are encouraging free thought and imaginative ideas. This may be true but even if you don’t have to wear a formal suit; dressing down isn’t the same as dressing scruffily. Smart jeans, an ironed shirt and clean shoes will make a much better impression than ripped jeans and scruffy trainers.

 

For more advice about how to be successful in everyday life, visit Jacqueline Whitmore’s blog: http://jacquelinewhitmore.com/

 

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Is Dressing Smartly Still Important?

 

Written by Jenny Catton

 

In a time when many companies are scrapping dress codes, and jeans and t-shirts are becoming an acceptable office outfit, does it still matter what you wear to work?

 

Leading etiquette expert Jacqueline Whitmore thinks it does. On her blog she writes: “When you make an effort to present your best self, it shows respect for your employer, your job, and the career strata in which you aspire.”

 

And many experts agree, suggesting that those who take the time to dress well at work are more likely to receive promotions and higher salaries.

 

Smart clothes can also make you feel more confident and professional which in turn will help you get the most from your day – whether that’s winning a new contract or running a meeting. In contrast, wearing a more informal outfit might encourage you and those around you to take a more relaxed attitude to work.

 

Of course, many would argue that in the creative industries, wearing a suit would stifle creativity and that by allowing people to wear what they like, you are encouraging free thought and imaginative ideas. This may be true but even if you don’t have to wear a formal suit; dressing down isn’t the same as dressing scruffily. Smart jeans, an ironed shirt and clean shoes will make a much better impression than ripped jeans and scruffy trainers.

 

For more advice about how to be successful in everyday life, visit Jacqueline Whitmore’s blog: http://jacquelinewhitmore.com/

 

Categories: catton, dressing, jacqueline whitmore, jeans, jenny, nbsp, wear, work, work nbsp, written

The Perks and Perils of Wearing High Heels: An Overview

Let’s face it ladies. The words “seven-inch stiletto” and “everyday wear” cause even the most daring fashionistas to cringe and curl their toes.We’ve all thought we could do it; that enthusiastic strut and twirl in a fabulous new pair of heels at the start of the day quickly devolves into the agonizing “how-could-I-have-done-this-to-myself” pilgrimage to the closest store for flats. Even a few hours clubbing in height-defying pumps is enough to compel some women to wave their little white flags of surrender as they wince and walk home barefoot. Yes, dramatic high heels can transform an attractive ensemble into a runway ready heart-stopper, but unless you intend on sitting, floating, or being carried around everywhere you go, donning these luxurious death stilts can be a very painful, unhealthy choice.

Christian Louboutin, the esteemed French footwear designer, is openly unapologetic about the subject. In an interview with Grazia, one of U.K’s premiere fashion magazines, he insists that “high heels are pleasure with pain…If you can’twalk in them, don’t wear them.” Let’s be honest. Anyone who can afford a pair of Louboutinswants to wear them no matter how much they hurt.  But for those that believe the temporary pain of wearing high heels is always worth the cost might want to reconsider that perspective.Let’s investigate the true damage of subscribing to the idea that it always “hurts to be beautiful.”

Not only does the design of a high-heeled shoe cause one’s body to tilt haphazardly forward, but this unnatural distribution of weight virtually deforms the foot and shortens the muscles in the calves and lower back. This unhealthy posture places an inordinate amount of pressure on nerves in the back and can cause a painful condition called sciatica, which triggers spasms of pain and numbness. Additionally, a woman who wears high heels for extended periods of time at least three times a week can experience a shortening of her Achilles’ tendon. This can lead to plantar fasciitis: an inflammation or deterioration of the connective tissues in the foot.

Therefore, to be absolutely clear, wearing high heels to the point where it becomes painful to walk can cause irreparable damage to your body. Celebrities such as Sarah Jessica Parker and Victoria Beckham, who often flaunt wasp-thin stilettos,have recently disclosed that they must undergo surgery to either restructure bones in their feet or remove unsightly bunions. Parker reveals, “I went to a foot doctor and he said, ‘Your foot does things it shouldn’t be able to do. That bone there…You’ve created that bone. It doesn’t belong there’.”

On a separate but related issue, wearing seven-inch platforms inevitably increases your risk of falling over or into things. A woman who brazenly attempts to wear high heels without knowing how to walk gracefully in them increasesher possibility of falling down a flight of stairs, twisting her ankles, falling into oncoming traffic, and other countless tragedies.

It boils down to this: high heels, like everything else we wish to indulge in, should be worn in moderation.  If you simply cannot give up your glorious pumps, recognize that a shoe of this design should not be worn for extended periods of time while walking.  Here are some tips for women who seek reasonable common ground between seven soaring inches and day-to-day flats:

-Find heels that properly fit your foot shape and distribute weight more evenly.Platforms, and shoes with less dramatic “dips” will place less weight on the front of the foot.

-Many shoes feature pointed fronts that squeeze toes together, leading to corns, hammertoes, blisters and more. There are wider, rounded box-toe alternatives sold by popular brands like Dansko, found here.

-Add cushion inserts like these for comfort. Furthermore, either find footwear with reliable treading or buy shoe traction adhesives.

Marilyn Monroe once stated, “Give a girl the right shoes, and she can conquer the world.”  Monroe’s keen observation packs a powerful proverbial punch: if it hurts too much to walk, you certainly won’t go very far.  So weigh the risks of your fashion choices ladies, as we’ve got exciting places to go!

*This article has been contributed to Yourwellness by Britany Hoxie

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Are you Using as Much Sunscreen as You Should Every Day?

The most powerful anti-aging device is a simple bottle of sunscreen. The best way to protect the wellness and wellbeing of your skin is by protecting it from sun damage.

 

Sun damage not only threatens your life by making you more susceptible to getting skin cancer, but it also makes your skin look older. And yet, many people still refuse to wear sunscreen when spending time outside in the sunshine.

 

The facts about sunscreen are absolutely indisputable according to researchers and dermatologists: wearing a broad spectrum sunscreen will not only help to protect you from getting skin cancer, it will also slow down the signs of aging. A recent study even goes on to say that wearing a sunscreen all year round can actually slow down the aging process by around 24 percent. If you fancy looking fabulous as all your peers are deteriorating, this could be your secret to success.

 

A recent study showed that around 10 percent of the population do not wear sunscreen ever – under any circumstances at all, which is quite shocking. The same study also found that around 32 percent of the population only wear sunscreen when there is bright sunlight, but the fact is that UV rays can penetrate clouds and you are in almost as much danger on cloudy days in summertime. Around 27 percent of those surveyed admitted that they only wear sunscreen when on holiday or at a specific location such as the beach or pool.

 

Most alarmingly of all, around one percent of the population still go and spend time on tanning beds.

 

Sunscreen information (and misinformation) can be confusing, with regards to SPFs and so on, but all you really need to know is that you need to buy a broad spectrum sunscreen with a high sun protection factor. You must keep reapplying it too, even if the bottle claims that it is waterproof or lasts all day.

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How to Look Thinner Just By Wearing the Right Bra

There’s something rather odd about how a good bra can enhance your sense of wellbeing. With the right fit and style, a new bra can make you feel sexy and confident and – according to Arthur Perry, MD, YouBeauty Cosmetic Surgery Expert – like you’ve lost weight. Perry comments, ‘No question that the larger the breasts are—whether from your genes, pregnancy or obesity—the faster they will sag. The benefit of wearing a good bra is that the sagging and stretching of the tissues is lessened. When breasts are allowed to droop, you get a pulling on the skin. This stimulates the fibroblasts, which are pressure-sensitive cells that make collagen, to make more skin and contributes to drooping of the breast. The advantage of wearing a bra is that you get less stretch and less droopy breasts over time.’ But how exactly do you choose the right bra for you?

 

1. Spot the signs: You know your bra doesn’t fit if you’re spilling out over the top of the cup – causing the dreaded “double boob” – or if it wrinkles or gaps at the top because it’s too big. The bra should cup most of your breasts, keep them firmly in place, separate your breasts by about an inch and, if you wear underwire bras, the wire should rest against your rib cage and not pull away from your body.

 

2. Get support in the right places: You can make the mistake of thinking the bra support comes from the straps. However, “bra whisperer” Susan Nethero, owner of Intimacy intimate apparel stores, points out, ‘A good bra provides breast support from the band [across your ribs]—only 10% of the support should come from the bra straps.’ This means slipping the straps off shouldn’t cause a significant breast slump. Moreover, when trying on your bra, look from the side and check that the bra’s bottom band forms a straight line or the back is an inch lower than the front of your bra. Nethero explains, ‘When the bra angles up your back that will cause the cups to fall down.’

 

3. Don’t be concerned about cup sizes: Some women wear the wrong size bra for years until a specialist tells them they’re a 32 E rather than a 34 C! If you find out your number is bigger or smaller than you previously thought, don’t sweat it! As with clothing, the important thing is to focus on the best fit, rather than some ideal cup size number you have in your head.

 

4. Stand firm: ‘You want it firm around the body and on the first hook so you have two to three hooks to go as the bra stretches,’ says Nethero. ‘You want a bra that hugs and holds you because you wear them 14 to 16 hours a day.’

 

5. Choose variety: The statistic shows that almost 70% of us have four bras or fewer in the underwear draw, but how many should we have? Nethero asserts ‘Ideally, seven to ten, but that’s a large number. Women have too few bras that they actually wear—and a lot sitting in their drawers that are a waste of money because they are uncomfortable. If you have five working bras in your wardrobe that you actually wear, that’s good.’ In your (br)arsenal, Nethero recommends that you have two nude bras (one of which should be strapless), one black or dark t-shirt bra and two to three fashion bras. Of these, one should have a deep plunge for clothes like wrap dresses and v-necks, one should be a sexy date bra for when someone might see it, and one, if you need it, should be a push-up bra.

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Why the Mankle Trend is Causing a Surge in Smelly Feet

How did the mankle take over our lives? At what point did a fashion designer or trend-setter look down at a man’s feet and think “Nice loafers, but lose the socks”. However, if you think an assault to the eyes is the only way that the trend of wearing shoes without socks is going to affect your wellbeing, think again. If you’ve got a teenage son who’s rocking the mankle trend, there may be severe (ok, not severe, but still significant) consequences to family wellness; foot odour.

 

People don’t just wear socks because their feet get cold or they like to adorn their feet with woollen pictures of Donald Duck; socks serve a purpose. Your socks are the unsung heroes who soak up your foot sweat during the day so that fellow passengers on the tube don’t have to get up and move down the carriage to escape your cheesy feet fumes. However, according to online pharmacy Chemist Direct, we have started to retire these heroes and, as a result, there has been an 11% increase in treatments for smelly and sweaty feet.

 

Men who wear loafers or brogues without socks have been cited as the main culprits behind the a-sock-alypse, and pharmacists have backed this up by reporting that there’s been a surge in male customers asking about how to stop their sockless feet from smelling. When you don’t wear socks, the sweat from your feet seeps directly into the leather of your shoes, making them a breeding ground for bacteria. Bacterial build-up is the reason for the smell, and in summer this gets particularly pungent, as warm weather increases the growth of bacteria.

 

The experts recommend that you always wear socks, and make sure they’re cotton. Unlike synthetic socks, cotton allows your feet to breathe and remain cool. You should also alternate which shoes you wear on a daily basis. Omar El-Gohary, Superintendent Pharmacist at Chemist Direct, adds, ‘If you have problems consider using a deodorant on feet, such as Odaban roll on or Scholl foot spray, medicated deodorising insoles, or treating the feet with an antibacterial wash such as Hibiscrub for a few minutes twice a day.’

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