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Properly educating yourself regarding fashion is finding what you're comfortable living with. There are many places where you can find the information you need to create your own one-of-a-kind style. Start defining your fashion today by using some of the tips you find below.

Try to spend the vast majority of your budget on the essentials. Buy pieces that complement each other and are timeless. A very basic black skirt has the ability to be worn forever, paired with a multitude of tops and in style for years to come.

Do you wear mascara? Avoid pumping the applicator in and out. This is going to cause the brush to become damaged, and thus applying your makeup will become much more of a chore. This action will increase bacteria, which you will be putting on your skin. So, instead of pumping up and down, tilt the brush slightly, spinning it to make sure it's coated properly.

rory mcllroy Clean out your closet periodically. While you may think that having more clothes gives you more choices, that is actually false. The more items you have to look at, the more frustrated you'll become. Go through your closet and give away anything that is ill-fitting, or that you have not worn lately. You want to keep anything that you might consider wearing at some point though.

Wearing white clothes after Labor Day is actually okay. White is one of the most neutral, most flattering colors out there, and you should always think about including some white in your outfit. When white is flattering to your overall look, put it on and feel proud. There's no such thing as the fashion police out there. They're not running around locking people up for wearing white after Labor Day!

Stay away from horizontal stripes if you're overweight. These stripes put greater emphasis on your width, which will cause you to appear even wider than you really are. Choose vertical stripes instead since they make you look taller.

tie clip Achieve the look of full lips by lining the outer edges with a pencil, and smudging the edges of the line inward with the tip of a makeup sponge. You can also use petroleum jelly or lip gloss on top of your lips. Follow up by accentuating your top lip with a bit more gloss in the center for a pouty look. Just try and make your lips stand out as much as possible. Just place a small dot in the middle of each lip.

Having great clothes is only half the battle, finding terrific shoes is important too. The most important point is for shoes and belt to match. This creates a classic, distinguished look that is always fashionable.

Know what looks good on your body. For a petite size, you should choose simple, fitted garments with small details and lengthening styles such as princess lines. Choose some brightly-colors pants or skirts if you want to draw attention away from your chest. If your shape is that of a pear, wearing lighter colored clothes up top and pairing that with something dark on the bottom is the best match.

Be mindful of sizing. Don't purchase any clothes until you've tried them on. Sizing is not based on any standard methodology. In fact, different brands have different sizing. When purchasing online, make sure to check out the sizing chart. Also, check return policies for clothes that don't fit.

Whether you are a fashion novice or fashion expert, learning more about fashion can benefit you. Apply the tips laid out here in order to stay up-to-date with fashion and always look wonderful.