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Are You Having A Fit About Fit?

Posted on 05. Feb, 2010 by Nikki C.

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Written By: Nikki Curry
Date: February 5, 2010 , 7:30p.m.

Very few women have that “hour glass” shape.  Be it the third grade teacher, the accountant or the advertising executive.  World famous supermodel Tyra Banks will tell she does not have it either.  We’re all different and come in different sizes.  Some of us are pear shaped: large hips and small waist, some are apple shaped: thick waist, full bust etc.  The list is infinite.  As Jay-Z, popular rap artist would say we have 99 problems and size IS ONE!

So what am I getting at?  As women we have been trained to shop by numbers.  You know what I mean.  I am a size X, always have been, always will be.  When will we realize it’s all relative.  I was with a young lady the other day and she was expressing her frustration to me about her dress size.  Apparently, while out shopping she discovered she was two sizes larger than she thought she was.  You know what I told her “SO WHAT”. 

There are so many tricks in the world of fashion that it is hard to discern what a woman’s true size/shape is.  Some women hide their entire body under layers of fabric because they don’t like their “love-handles, or their breasts are too large/small.  What they don’t think to do is accentuate that part of themselves that is really great.  They could have a slim waist, great thighs or a coveted back side, but you would never know because they walk around in a circus tent.

“Preaching from the Pulpit Time”

            In order to look your best, you MUST be honest with yourself and your body shape.  You may not like it, you may curse your ancestors for those large hips, but you can’t change it.  The first step is accepting who you are and figure out what your best attributes are.  Once you figure that out, you can start to buy clothes that work for you.  Everything else will fall in place.

 

Learn to work with what you DO have.

 

Tip: It’s about FIT not size.  Remember it is just a number.  Nothing more, nothing less.

Until next time – Live your Passion Thru Your Fashion!!

Nikki Curry – Plus Size Image Coach

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Tips: How To Appear Thin in 2010

Posted on 19. Dec, 2009 by Nikki C.

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We all have heard people say to wear all black to appear thin. Well, sometimes that works and sometimes it doesn’t for others.  The sure fire way to appear thin it to dress appropriately for your body type and your frame.

One of the biggest mistakes women make is not knowing what works perfectly for their body type and their clothing personality.  For instance, a woman that is top heavy or busty. If she wears the wrong size bra everything is thrown off from head to toe.

I too was faced with this challenge for many years. I was measured by the so called professionals in the department stores.  Nevertheless, I was wearing a incorrect bra for years.  Please do not make the same mistake I have made for years.

We must learn to hold the girls up. We must invest in a great bra.  This will give us a great overall sillouhette and will give you an instant breast reduction or enhancement. It just depends on what you are going for at the time.

It’s amazing the visual effect that a great bra does for the girls” If you are experiencing back discomfort, please seek medical attention.

A good bra will make all the difference in the world!

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3 Quick Ways To Ensure You Have A Polish Image

Posted on 17. Aug, 2009 by Nikki C.

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COMMUNICATION IS THE KEY

One of the most important image makers for any person is the way we communicate.  Communication is the most powerful tool we possess.  The most powerful conversation we can have is with ourselves.  What I mean is no matter what someone else says about you negative or positive, it doesn’t matter.  What matters is what you say to yourself.  We all have experienced negative connotations as well as positive connotations, but what you feel and say about yourself and to yourself makes a huge difference.

Here Are 3 Tips When Speaking About Yourself

  1. Remember to take the time daily to remind yourself of your positive qualities.  Speak the things you desire,  not the things you don’t.
  2. Surround yourself with people that uplift you and hold you higher. Only believers in you.
  3. Last, speak honestly of your accomplishments, be proud of who you are.

Remember the words we speak shape our lives as well as our image.  Be mindful of the powerful conversations you have with yourself and other.

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