#stylingadvice

[raisaa-jewels]

An Extensive Guide to Pendant Styling

Revered for their timeless beauty, pendants have a transformative quality that can redefine your style and enhance your personality. In our quest for pendant styling, we focused into the intricacies of choosing the right pendant for different necklines from understanding chain length to mastering the art of layering and now, considering factors like skin tone, body layout and clothing choices.

Pendants for different skin tones: Your skin acts as a canvas for your pendant to look good on. Warm undertones find resonance in gold or rose gold pendants, shining with added luxury. Silver and white gold add sophistication to the cool undertones. Using a gemstone colour that matches your skin tone elevates the whole effect yet again, transforming your tassels into a harmonious extension of your natural beauty.

Pendants for body systems: Artfully chosen pendants can accentuate your body structure and accentuate your best features. Smaller frames find favor with smaller, simpler pendants that add volume without being overbearing. For those with strong builds, large, statement pendants provide a balanced and eye-catching ensemble. An understanding of scale and shape is paramount, making sure your pendant supports and celebrates your unique body shape.

Read more: https://www.raisaajewels.com/blogs/all/an-extensive-guide-to-pendant-styling

[lamodemens]

Styling Tip: When wearing a boldly patterned suit, a solid tie is often the best choice to avoid a cluttered look. Let the suit be the star! What are your rules for pairing patterned suits with ties? #LaModeMens #SuitAndTie #StylingAdvice #MenswearHacks #FashionWisdom

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numb little bug

I want to start this off by saying—loud and proud—I am a BIG believer in mental health treatment, medication, therapy, Reiki, moon water, yelling into the void... whatever it takes to feel okay again when you’re not.

That said, this is not a post about bashing meds. This is a post about finding the right ones—and the very real hell of wandering through the wrong ones like you're in the world's most depressing pharmacy-themed escape room.

For years, I was in and out of medication. I always had this mental image of the version of me I wanted to be—happy, light, energetic, sarcastic in a charming way (not the burnt-out feral goblin flavor). And for a while, I was that person. I was active, smiling, fun, present. A good mom, a good friend, a good me.

Then life did that thing it does. You know, where it sucker punches you and then asks why you’re crying.

Between COVID, burnout, isolation, and the thousand papercuts of adulthood, I slowly became a version of myself I didn’t recognize. Introverted became full-on hermit. I hated leaving the house. Hated even thinking about it. I was trapped in a cycle: Work. Home. Despair. Insomnia. Repeat.

And because life wasn’t spicy enough, I started drinking way too much and mentally berating myself for not “getting it together.” I thought, I used to be strong. I used to be fun. I used to laugh more. So, like any exhausted, overwhelmed, emotionally constipated healthcare worker, I went to the doctor.

We ran through the Greatest Hits: insomnia, panic attacks, depression, that “everything is wrong but I’m still somehow functioning” vibe. I’d always been high-strung, perfectionistic, a bit of a control freak (Type A, but make it spicy). Eventually I was tested for ADHD and autism—and surprise! My brain’s just a limited-edition collector’s item.

I left with a pile of prescriptions and a flicker of hope that maybe this was the start of getting myself back.

At first? Magic. I was sleeping. I wasn’t panicking. I didn’t care so much if the towels weren’t folded the “correct” way (and that’s saying something). But… I still wasn’t happy. I didn’t feel like me. I felt numb. And yeah, numb can feel like “better” compared to raw despair—but eventually, it’s just another prison.

New meds, new hope, same result.

I was exhausted no matter how long I slept. I was hiding in bed from my own life. I watched my dogs—who just wanted to play with me—lay by my bed like little furry emotional support sentinels. My kids needed me, and I couldn’t reach them from whatever fog I was buried in.

It got dark. Really dark. Like “do I even want to keep doing this?” dark.

I finally sat with my little cocktail of pills and wondered: what if part of what’s wrong is right here in this pile? SSRI after SSRI, they numbed me, but never healed me.

So I did what you’re not supposed to do (don’t be like me, seriously), and I stopped everything except my sleeping meds. Withdrawal was like fighting a demon in a Walmart parking lot with flip-flops on—but eventually, I surfaced. And something weird happened.

I started to feel… better.

But of course, life tossed another curveball and my anxiety and panic attacks came storming back in like they were late for a meeting. So I went back to the doctor, hat in hand, feeling like an idiot. Another SSRI. Round four. Spoiler: it did not fix me. I was back to dragging myself out of bed, missing out on life, watching time with my kids and dogs vanish into a medicated haze.

So yeah, I finally said, enough. We tried a different class—an SNRI this time, with Wellbutrin in the mix.

And then…

I. Woke. Up.

Like really woke up.

I felt rested without a pharmacy’s worth of pills. I cleaned my kitchen at 10 p.m. because I wanted to. I started talking with my kids again, asking questions about their lives and actually being present. I didn’t cancel plans last-minute. I walked the dogs. I got up the first time my alarm rang. I didn't feel like I was existing in some doomsday fog. I started living again.

The worst part of feeling good again is realizing how long you didn’t. How much you missed. How much of yourself you lost—and how alone you felt in that hollow space.

And I’ll be honest, I still wake up wondering if it’ll slip away again. If it’ll all fade back into the haze of too-much-and-not-enough.

Because here’s the truth people don’t talk about enough: not all meds work the same for everyone. SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclics… it’s all trial and error. And error. And another error. And then maybe a win.

You think you’re doing everything right—taking your meds, seeing your doctor, checking all the boxes—and you still feel like a ghost in your own life. And worse, no one gets it. They don’t understand why you can’t just “come out,” or “go for a walk,” or “snap out of it.” They don’t understand the bone-deep shame of missing your kid’s milestones because you were too tired or anxious to get off the couch. They don’t get that you want to do things, but your brain has other plans—usually involving doom spirals or hiding under weighted blankets.

But if you’re in that space right now, let me say this: Don’t settle for half of you.

Keep going. Try the next thing. Advocate for yourself like your life depends on it—because sometimes, it really does.

I’m still on medication. I’ll likely always be. But now, I’m on the right ones. And for the first time in years, I feel like myself again.

Not numb. Not empty. Not just surviving.

Me. Whole. Here. Living.

And that… makes all the difference.

Source: numb little bug

[madamemerola]

✨STYLE YOURSELF CONFIDENTLY. ➡️Do you know that it is not how much what you wear costs that makes you look stylish but how it looks on you and the way you carry yourself? 💎All my life, I have been surrounded by women who loved looking good. My Mum owned a fashion business for over 30 years. Nigeria is a fashion hub and the designs created out of the fabrics my Mum provided were mostly sophisticated and elegant. ➡️The most remarkable thing to me that I clearly noted and never forgot was that the women that looked the most attractive were not always the ones wearing the most expensive fabric. Most often, a lot of the women had the same fabric given to them by the host to wear to the party in the exact same colour (popularly known in Nigeria as ASO EBI). 💎The women who knew what suited them best always looked on point in a style that flattered them rather than be caught in the trap of being “in vogue”. 📌This is why I have 90% of my clothes custom designed and made to suit my personality, style preference and body shape. I don’t follow fashion trends and stick to what works for me. ✅Don’t allow fashion trends or designer mania lead you to make terrible style choices. I know not everyone possesses great fashion sense and that is why you will do well to work with a stylist or Image Consultant that will give you guidelines of what works for you and what to stay away from. 💜The weekend is upon us and where ever you find yourself, look great, feel amazing, smell sensational and BE CONFIDENT. XoXo from #madamemerola #styleyourself #thebangcreator #imageconsultant #ownyourstyle #imagematters #stylingadvice #naijafashiongallery #lookgoodfeelgreat #confidenceiskey #weekendmood #naijafashionistas 📌Outfit ensemble at Pastor Tinu Aseigeme’s 50th Birthday dinner party in Abuja, Nigeria. @tinuasegieme. Top by @stylishochuko, skirt by @flakes_by_mi_apparels (at Style Yourself) https://www.instagram.com/p/CbQPCYJjOtb/?utm_medium=tumblr

[nabha-fashions]

Happy Friday Insta peeps 💕👗 ARE YOU A RECTANGLE SHAPED BODY TYPE? ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ It’s Fashion Tip Friday dolls 💕Todays tips doesn’t just apply to petite ladies but to all rectangle shaped women ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ Rectangle or H shaped women: * You typically have an athletic frame * Your hips, waistline, & shoulders are pretty close in terms of width * You have little to no waist definition * Typically known as the boyish figure or model figure ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ The best way to dress is to create the illusion of curves by making your boyish shape look voluptuous through what you wear. ✅ Matching sets such as shorts & cropped top or mini skirt & cropped top are great for rectangle body shapes. Shorts or mini skirts emphasize the beautiful legs while a cute cropped top gives the accurate cutting on the waist thus breaking the body shape H of the rectangle shape. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✅ Asymmetrical styles give a natural waistline. An asymmetrical dress gives that visual break adding volume & balance. I recommend one shoulder shirts & dresses to give lightness to the look. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✅ Wrap dresses are most flattering to petite women & women in general who are rectangle shaped. They hug your body & create the nice feminine curves that you desire. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✅ Best jeans for petite rectangle is a slightly flared legs & jeans with flap rear pockets cuz you want to add shape & create an illusion of curves. Boot cut jeans with mid or high rise waist will make you look more feminine. ⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀ ✅ Best tops for petite rectangle are tops with belted or gathered waists to make your waistline look smaller. If the tops have fullness around the bust & hips then this will create the effect of a feminine hourglass figure. #stylingtips #stylingadvice #loveyourstyle #loveyourcurves #flatteryourfigure #curvyfashion #curvywoman #curvywomanstyle #midsizestyle #midsizefashion #plussizestyle #plussizeoutfits #midsizeblogger #appleshapedfashion #pearshapebody #hourglassstyle #rectanglebodyshape #invertedtriangle #personalstylistonline #jeanslovers #jeansfashion #jeansoutfit #plussizejeans #doubledenim #jeansshirt #nudeheels #highwaistedjeans #wearingmywardrobe #confidencebuilding https://www.instagram.com/p/CFi3qW1Drml/?igshid=pp8fk28h8jr5

[bohcro]

Next post will be a styling post to get some inspiration about how to wear crocheted items. #stylingtips #stylinpost #stylingadvice #inspirationwear #crochetinspiration #crochetwear #handmadecrochet #crochetwear #crochetvest #crochetcardigan #crochetguru https://www.instagram.com/p/B7BCMhylJRu/?igshid=gucxdcmsc74j

[kindredsoulsau-blog]

✨Forget the rules and limitations we put on ourself. If you find yourself stuck in a style rut then you need to try something new. Add that splash of colour you have always loved but been too scared to try, focus on your best attributes and show them off!! Most of all, confidence is the best thing you can wear. You can rock any outfit when you have confidence! A few of the gems we discussed last night at our styling night. If you missed out this time then stay tuned for our next edition in 2020. Thank you @thatsmystyle_bybernadette for another great night of styling advice. I think we all learned something valuable. #kindredsoulsclothing #style #forgettherules #wearitwithconfidence #confidenceisthebestoutfit❤️ #getoutofyourstylerut #stylingadvice #personalstyle #fashionandstyle #youbeyou #stylingnight #funnightwiththegirls #kindredsoulsstyle #shoppingnight #wearsomethingdifferent #addasplashofcolour #doyoufeelgoodinit #lookgoodfeelgreat https://www.instagram.com/p/B4QdP0EnAxx/?igshid=1gmvi0tx62db0

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numb little bug

I want to start this off by saying—loud and proud—I am a BIG believer in mental health treatment, medication, therapy, Reiki, moon water, yelling into the void... whatever it takes to feel okay again when you’re not.

That said, this is not a post about bashing meds. This is a post about finding the right ones—and the very real hell of wandering through the wrong ones like you're in the world's most depressing pharmacy-themed escape room.

For years, I was in and out of medication. I always had this mental image of the version of me I wanted to be—happy, light, energetic, sarcastic in a charming way (not the burnt-out feral goblin flavor). And for a while, I was that person. I was active, smiling, fun, present. A good mom, a good friend, a good me.

Then life did that thing it does. You know, where it sucker punches you and then asks why you’re crying.

Between COVID, burnout, isolation, and the thousand papercuts of adulthood, I slowly became a version of myself I didn’t recognize. Introverted became full-on hermit. I hated leaving the house. Hated even thinking about it. I was trapped in a cycle: Work. Home. Despair. Insomnia. Repeat.

And because life wasn’t spicy enough, I started drinking way too much and mentally berating myself for not “getting it together.” I thought, I used to be strong. I used to be fun. I used to laugh more. So, like any exhausted, overwhelmed, emotionally constipated healthcare worker, I went to the doctor.

We ran through the Greatest Hits: insomnia, panic attacks, depression, that “everything is wrong but I’m still somehow functioning” vibe. I’d always been high-strung, perfectionistic, a bit of a control freak (Type A, but make it spicy). Eventually I was tested for ADHD and autism—and surprise! My brain’s just a limited-edition collector’s item.

I left with a pile of prescriptions and a flicker of hope that maybe this was the start of getting myself back.

At first? Magic. I was sleeping. I wasn’t panicking. I didn’t care so much if the towels weren’t folded the “correct” way (and that’s saying something). But… I still wasn’t happy. I didn’t feel like me. I felt numb. And yeah, numb can feel like “better” compared to raw despair—but eventually, it’s just another prison.

New meds, new hope, same result.

I was exhausted no matter how long I slept. I was hiding in bed from my own life. I watched my dogs—who just wanted to play with me—lay by my bed like little furry emotional support sentinels. My kids needed me, and I couldn’t reach them from whatever fog I was buried in.

It got dark. Really dark. Like “do I even want to keep doing this?” dark.

I finally sat with my little cocktail of pills and wondered: what if part of what’s wrong is right here in this pile? SSRI after SSRI, they numbed me, but never healed me.

So I did what you’re not supposed to do (don’t be like me, seriously), and I stopped everything except my sleeping meds. Withdrawal was like fighting a demon in a Walmart parking lot with flip-flops on—but eventually, I surfaced. And something weird happened.

I started to feel… better.

But of course, life tossed another curveball and my anxiety and panic attacks came storming back in like they were late for a meeting. So I went back to the doctor, hat in hand, feeling like an idiot. Another SSRI. Round four. Spoiler: it did not fix me. I was back to dragging myself out of bed, missing out on life, watching time with my kids and dogs vanish into a medicated haze.

So yeah, I finally said, enough. We tried a different class—an SNRI this time, with Wellbutrin in the mix.

And then…

I. Woke. Up.

Like really woke up.

I felt rested without a pharmacy’s worth of pills. I cleaned my kitchen at 10 p.m. because I wanted to. I started talking with my kids again, asking questions about their lives and actually being present. I didn’t cancel plans last-minute. I walked the dogs. I got up the first time my alarm rang. I didn't feel like I was existing in some doomsday fog. I started living again.

The worst part of feeling good again is realizing how long you didn’t. How much you missed. How much of yourself you lost—and how alone you felt in that hollow space.

And I’ll be honest, I still wake up wondering if it’ll slip away again. If it’ll all fade back into the haze of too-much-and-not-enough.

Because here’s the truth people don’t talk about enough: not all meds work the same for everyone. SSRIs, SNRIs, tricyclics… it’s all trial and error. And error. And another error. And then maybe a win.

You think you’re doing everything right—taking your meds, seeing your doctor, checking all the boxes—and you still feel like a ghost in your own life. And worse, no one gets it. They don’t understand why you can’t just “come out,” or “go for a walk,” or “snap out of it.” They don’t understand the bone-deep shame of missing your kid’s milestones because you were too tired or anxious to get off the couch. They don’t get that you want to do things, but your brain has other plans—usually involving doom spirals or hiding under weighted blankets.

But if you’re in that space right now, let me say this: Don’t settle for half of you.

Keep going. Try the next thing. Advocate for yourself like your life depends on it—because sometimes, it really does.

I’m still on medication. I’ll likely always be. But now, I’m on the right ones. And for the first time in years, I feel like myself again.

Not numb. Not empty. Not just surviving.

Me. Whole. Here. Living.

And that… makes all the difference.

Source: numb little bug

[annacascarina]

My blazers are probably the most hard working items in my wardrobe. When they used to only be worn to the office, now a blazer is perfect to throw over a jumper in Winter or tee in Spring, drape over your shoulders for effortless sophistication or wear over a party dress on a night out. Black / white / checked or beige. Double-breasted or a tux style, it's a great piece that will be your go to item. My advice would be to buy quality as this determines the shape / fit and also the finishings like buttons and stitching. This one i'm wearing is a vintage M&S one that I picked up from pre-loved site Manifesto Woman. But I also have a great one from Sofie Schnoor that I love. I like mine to be a slightly longer length. But if you're petite, opt for one that stop at the hip and if you have big boobs, avoid a double-breasted style and instead go for one that's a softer fabric in a longer length and avoid any fussy lapels. A blazer instantly gives a casual outfit like this a bit of an edge and if teamed with a super cool bag and some jewellery, then you're good to go! Blazer: vintage from @manifestowoman Jumper: @hm (old) Jeans: @hm (old) Trainers: @nike Air Force 1 from @footasylum . . . #blackblazer #doublebreastedblazer #balmainblazer #styleover40 #40plusstyle #capsulewardrobe #annacascarina #askanna #versatileclothing #mixandmatch #blazerstyle #stylingadvice #styleinspo #hmjumper #rippedjeans #nikeairforce1 https://www.instagram.com/p/BtT7To8ltHu/?igshid=55ty6jwda27u

[altalen]

@helennonini #hat #handmade #bespoke #stylingadvice (presso Milan, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz0jRclI8iY/?igshid=1vuog7y5unv37

[style-affiner]

Summer, Spritzes, and Style Advice. #affinerapproved . . . #summerstylingadvice #summerstyletips #styletips #affinerstylingtips #wework #weworkparksouth #weworkevents #stylingadvice #mensstyleguide #womensstyleadvice #aperolspritz #affineraperolspritz #prosecco #needstyleadvice #personalstylist #personalstyling #stylist #nycstylist #liverefined #personalstylepersonalized (at WeWork)

[julieimpens-blog]

Tip of the day

Turn a silk shawl into an Obi waist belt by simply folding the shawl lengthwise 3 times, wrapping it around your waist and knotting it at the front.

It will transform any outfit from dresses, to top or even a jacket.

scarf available at wolf and badger

https://www.wolfandbadger.com/uk/the-harvest-jollity/

Photo: Kin James Fok

[tantilly]

Picking out creative gifts.

We are happy to help you with that at Tantilly! ☺️ Our team is ready to help you with any questions. Small or big questions, advice, tailor-made styling tips, nothing is too crazy for us. 😍

This is how we want to make a difference, and even though you cannot come to the stores, we bring the store to you!

#servicewithasmile #selfdayanswer #stylingadvice #giftadvice

Kreative Geschenke auswählen.

Wir helfen Ihnen gerne bei Tantilly dabei! ☺️ Unser Team hilft Ihnen gerne bei Fragen. Kleine oder große Fragen, Ratschläge, maßgeschneiderte Styling-Tipps, nichts ist uns zu verrückt. 😍

So wollen wir etwas bewirken, und obwohl Sie nicht in die Läden kommen können, bringen wir den Laden zu Ihnen!

#ServicemiteinemLächeln #Selbsttagesantwort #StylingRatschläge #Geschenkberatung

[surveycircle]

Participants needed for online survey! Topic: "Digital Capsule" https://t.co/eDGKnwr6ul via @SurveyCircle#MixNMatch #StylingAdvice #resell #clothes #DigitalCapsule #style #styling #survey #surveycircle pic.twitter.com/EkiAbB4O4d

— Daily Research @SurveyCircle (@daily_research) August 13, 2020

[nabha-fashions]

How to Dress a Rectangle📱Body Shape or Pencil ✏️ or ' 'H'-body Shape or Straight or Banana 🍌 Body Type⁣ ⁣✨Straight up and down types (aka square), you look great in wrap dresses for the same reason above, you don't have a defined waist so the classic wrap dress does that for you. It creates the illusion of proportion. ✨The classic wrap dress... a universally flattering piece for most body shapes. ⁣ ✔️Tip: wrap dresses with some stretch is best so that you can skim the contours of your natural shape and possibly stretch to accommodate disproportion. ⁣ ⁣ ⚡One more #styletips ... Dress with the microprint is busy so it confuses the eye to skim all over... not focus on one particular spot. ⁣Most of us like that feature.  ⁣ 📌Hope you enjoyed these body shape tips! ⁣Be sure to drop a comment or DM about your particular struggles #stylingtips #stylingadvice #loveyourstyle #loveyourcurves #flatteryourfigure #curvyfashion #curvywoman #curvywomanstyle #midsizestyle #midsizefashion #plussizestyle #plussizeoutfits #midsizeblogger #appleshapedfashion #pearshapebody #hourglassstyle #rectanglebodyshape #invertedtriangle #personalstylistonline #jeanslovers #jeansfashion #jeansoutfit #plussizejeans #doubledenim #jeansshirt #nudeheels #highwaistedjeans #fashionadvice #fashionandstyle (at Koramangala Social) https://www.instagram.com/p/CFeaTidDMiO/?igshid=7kgul2zx54ma

[soulshapeslifestyleinteriors]

TAKE ME SHOPPING! Need help picking furniture, homeware or finishes? Did you know you can now take me shopping and have me be that pair of ears + 👀 you have always wished for! Let’s go! Bookings + prices via website. #shopwithmel #spaceswithsoul #melsherwell #soulshapes #stylingadvice #designadvice (at Melbourne, Victoria, Australia)

[annacascarina]

Believe me when I say white jeans are NOT just for the ultra slim. I am a size 14-16 bottom depending on where I shop, and I feel totally comfortable wearing these jeans. The reason is that they are the right shape for me. Slightly loose, mid waist (who even does low rise anymore!) and always cropped to the ankle. These ones are Missguided from ASOS and I have them in black too. The shape is perfect. I have teamed it with last seasons pink chunky knit from H&M and a pair of hiking boots from Office. Other outfit ideas: white jeans look really good when teamed with a similar colour palette. Try an off white/ cream chunky rollneck and white boots. Or a vintage tee, black blazer and heels. Or in the summer a loose fit tee and Birkenstocks. They're versatile and completely wearable. Plus they will fit in nicely to the capsule wardrobe from yesterdays post. Tell me, would you wear white jeans? Pink jumper: @hm White jeans @missguided at @asos Boots: @officeshoes . . . #whiteheabs #ootday #askanna #stylingadvice #fashionstylist #styleinspo #size16style #over40style #40plusstyle #styleover40 #capsulewardrobe #pinkjumper #annacascarina #outfitideas https://www.instagram.com/p/BtOwvg3h3dH/?igshid=1qj2c4x70qha0

[altalen]

@helennonini #hat #handmade #bespoke #stylingadvice (presso Milan, Italy) https://www.instagram.com/p/Bz0jRclI8iY/?igshid=bpdn9fsm0wc7