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July Q&A

1) I love seeing your daily outfits, but my body type is quite different from yours – I have more of an apple-shape and sometimes it can be really difficult to find stylish pieces that complement my figure.

Regardless of what type of figure you have, I always recommend playing up your best assets & choosing pieces that will balance out your proportions.  If you’re apple-shaped, you want to pay close attention to the cut of your tops – scoop, v-necks and wrap styles will be the most flattering, but make sure the material isn’t too clingy through the torso.  I recommend finding tops that fall slightly below the hip bone.  A-line skirts & dresses will also create the illusion of curves through the hips & will help off set a larger bust.  Here are some outfit ideas for this season & beyond:


ONE:  White Tank // Beaded Necklace // Printed Trousers // Slide Sandals // Crochet Tote
TWO:  Wrap Blouse // Eyelet Skirt (another option here) // Embroidered Bag // Metallic Heels
THREE:  Printed Wrap Dress // Red Leather Clutch // Velvet Ankle-Strap Heels
FOUR:  V-Neck Tunic // Pendant Necklace // Jeans // Saddle Bag // Block Heel Mules
2) I know you’ve shared before about your struggles with hair loss from Lupus but I’ve noticed that your hair has been looking a lot fuller in the last few months.  Can you share more about the products you’ve been using & what has worked for you?

In truth, I have regained some of the thickness I once had (though not all of it) due to my health improving & my disease going into remission.  I’ve also been taking fish oil & a collagen supplement daily to help with growth.  Over the past year, I’ve rotated through quite a few different volumizing products until I found what works best for me. Whenever possible, I try to avoid products with parabens & sulfates, so you’ll see that reflected in my choices below.  

Because what I’m currently using is on the more expensive side, I’m including more affordable drugstore options that I also tried & was impressed with.  If you only purchase one item from the Alterna Line, I would recommend the mousse…it’s truly life-changing!  My process is to apply mousse only to my roots/scalp & then apply the hair oil just to my ends, where more moisture is needed.



Alterna Shampoo & Conditioner // Alterna Mousse // Alterna Hair Oil // Living Proof Dry Shampoo
L’Oreal Shampoo & Conditioner // Garnier Fructis Mousse // SheaMoisture Argan Oil // Kristin Ess Dry Shampoo


3) I just accepted a job offer & will be relocating to Chicago.  I know that city life involves a lot of walking, so I’m on the hunt for some comfortable flats – I would love to find a few pairs in neutral shades that can transition into the fall.

I’m usually all about finding more budget-friendly options, but when it comes to comfortable footwear, it’s definitely worth it to splurge a little for a supportive style that is good quality.  However, that doesn’t mean you have to settle for paying full price – I recommend checking sites like TJ Maxx, Nordstrom Rack, Last Call by Neiman Marcus & Saks Off 5th because you can find higher-end brands at a steep discount.  Here are some of my top neutral picks, broken down by style:




ROW 1:  ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR
ROW 2:  ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR (more colors here)
ROW 3:  ONE (more colors here) // TWO // THREE // FOUR
ROW 4:  ONE // TWO // THREE // FOUR

4) I’m heading to college next month & I need some storage solution ideas for all of my makeup.  I love the GLAMboxes brand, but I can’t afford the hefty price tag.  Can you recommend some more affordable options that will work in a dorm room?

ONE // TWO // THREE
FOUR // FIVE // SIX
SEVEN // EIGHT // NINE

07.25.17 Kimberly

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Comments

  1. The Modern Savvy says

    July 25, 2017 at 9:45 am

    One of my favorite posts… SO informative! Curious about that Alterna mousse — I should really try something like that. And, so loving all of your outfits in the first post. Great insight to body shapes!

    alyson
    http://www.themodernsavvy.com

  2. Naima Farah says

    July 25, 2017 at 11:04 am

    Could this please be added into the next q/a post? “I am expecting a baby and just finished my first trimester. My belly is still not very big but it will get bigger in the coming months. I used to wear petite sizes xs or s before pregnancy. I still can. However, I know that I may need new maternity cloths. I am also working full time. Problem is the regular maternity cloths might be too big for me. Could you please suggest some basic clothing? Like maternity jeans petite size, work dresses, tshirts, tops etc. Many thanks.”

    • Kimberly says

      July 25, 2017 at 11:45 am

      Absolutely – I’ve added it to my list!

  3. Casey says

    July 25, 2017 at 11:01 pm

    Great advice! It’s so awesome that you take the time to answer questions from readers. I love your outfit suggestions and the neutral flat picks.

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