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A SURPRISING SLIMMING STYLE SECRET FOR CURVY LADIES! Highlight what you love…

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SlimmingStyleashantiGo girl 🙂 Beware, the information contained within this post may make you turn heads!  I’m just sayin…
— HIGHLIGHT WHAT YOU LOVE!  Use patterns and colors and accessories to draw the eye TOWARDS the parts of yourself you love the most!

So if you want to draw the eye AWAY FROM your tummy and thighs wear DARK COLORS but if you want to accentuate your bust or your waist wear LIGHT COLORS e.g. a light top or a light belt to highlight those areas.

And big accessories can make you look smaller e.g. big bag, big necklace, big earrings, big bangles… I’m not saying wear them all at once!!! Just choose one element to highlight (e.g. the big necklace) and go for that!

You are beautiful right now with or without the weight loss, girl!  And putting on clothes that make you feel like a million dollars really helps too!  The better you feel about yourself, the more you feel you’re worth, the more you’ll stick to a healthy lifestyle plan.

I love you and I’m here rooting for you,
Kara
The Lifestylista
xox
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Want SPANX-like Slimming Shape Wear but don’t want to pay the big $$$?

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Artisan De Luxe jeansHere’s a homemade solution…
1) Buy a pair of (strong) control top nylons. They don’t need to be the expensive kind and they can be old and raggedy LOL!
2) Use a pair of scissors to cut the legs off. If the legs start to run, use some hairspray or clear nail polish to ‘seal’ it.
3) There you have it! You’ve made yourself some Spanx in the comfort of your own home and without spending a fortune. Now you won’t have any panty lines and your tummy will be flat(ter).
Just remember YOU ARE BEAUTIFUL… RIGHT NOW! With or without this slimming underwear!
Spanx are great because they make you look trimmer BUT be aware that if you go for shapewear that’s too tight, you may cause acid reflux or an upset stomach. The point is for us to LOVE OURSELVES MORE NOT LESS. These homemade Spanx are not an excuse for you judge yourself, they are a reason for you to celebrate and to pat yourself on the back for being clever & resourceful enough to make your own shapewear!

I’m here rooting for you!
love,
Kara

The Lifestylista
xox
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A slimming STYLE SECRET FOR CURVY LADIES… YOU DON'T NEED TO HIDE YOURSELF IN HUGE CURTAINS OF FABRIC… (unless it's a cape LOL!)

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CapeUrthGirlYOU DON’T NEED TO HIDE YOURSELF IN HUGE CURTAINS OF FABRIC… (unless it’s a cape and you’re feeling like a gorgeous superhero!)
YOU’RE A GODDESS!
— I’m not saying go for tight-tight lycra pum pum shorts, I’m just saying that you are beautiful and you don’t need to hide!
— Don’t wear ‘sack’ one size fits all dresses or big baggy T-shirts. Make sure there’s a bit of shape to it, a bit of ‘fitted-ness’, especially if you have a bigger tummy. AND though BLACK is SLIMMING, don’t just wear black!!!  COLOR is WONDERFUL! 🙂
— “What if I’m wearing pants and a top?”: You’re fine to wear a Tunic top, Empire waisted top etc. something nice and flowy at the top as long as you’re wearing something tighter at the bottom to balance it e.g. a cute, dark pair of boot cut jeans.
— See my article on how to choose flattering jeans… www.TheLifestylista.com (Style section).
and
— Go for well cut clothes in fabrics that aren’t too flimsy. So YES to garbadine and linen and NO to thin polyester!

I’m here rooting for you girl. You are beautiful right now so be your most fabulous! Bring it 🙂  I love you and you are worth it.

love
Kara
The Lifestylista
xox
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Is your POT BELLY out of control? 10 WAYS TO GET RID OF YOUR BELLY BLOAT!

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Which tip is the best one? VOTE in the COMMENTS BOX BELOW!  You are not pregnant and it’s not just belly fat? Are you suddenly having trouble fitting into your jeans? Let’s do something about it… NOW!

So many of you have written about exactly this problem and I can hear how confused, sad and darned upset you are about it. That’s because this is confusing, saddening and darned upsetting! This belly bloating is really taking liberties with our bodies BUT now we have the power to stop it! ROAR!

— 10 BELLY BLOAT BUSTERS:
1) EAT SLOWLY
Don’t wolf down your food! If you eat quickly, you eat huge bites and you don’t really chew… and, worse, what you’re really doing is swallowing loads of air which won’t be quite so pretty when it’s trapped inside you!  The best thing you can do is eat mindfully, close your mouth when you chew… Look at the food, smell it, taste it, touch it and after each bite you take, make sure you take a big, deep breath through your nose.

2) DAIRY
Lactose intolerant people bloat when they eat dairy!
If you think you might be lactose intolerant, try eliminating dairy from your diet for a week or two… and see if you are still bloated.
Some ethnic groups are much more likely to be lactose intolerant e.g. African 70% – 90% lactose intolerant, African-American 75% vs Northern European 5 – 20%. Remember: If what you are eating is difficult for you to digest then BOY WILL YOU BLOAT!

3) EXERCISE
If you get yourself moving, the gas in your intestines will pass through more quickler. Not being gross but better out than in, right! LOL.

4) CUT DOWN ON SALT
Sodium causes water retention… When you retain water, you might find it hard to fit into that cute, cute skirt you were planning to wear to that wedding on the weekend. Yikes!
If you have overdone the salt and you have an event coming up… Here’s what to do:
a) Drink lots of water to help flush out the excess sodium and also to rehydrate the body (odd but true: too much salt dehydrates us and being dehydrated can make us retain water!).
b) Eat high potassium foods (e.g. dark leafy greens, bananas, avocado, mushrooms and coconut water) to help balance the sodium / potassium ratio in your body. The potassium ‘cancels out’ the sodium. The extra potassium can also cause a reduction in the amount of water you have retained.
c) Eat foods that are natural diuretics (they help get rid of the water you’ve retained) e.g. cabbage, cucumber, watermelon and asparagus.

5) CUT DOWN ON BAD FATS
High fat foods like fries (bad fats) can cause bloating…
but good fats like raw nuts and avocados don’t produce a lot of gas in the body.

6) LOOK AT YOUR BIRTH CONTROL!
Everyone’s different and unfortunately, for some women, the estrogen in birth control pills leads to water retention and abdominal bloating. If you think this is happening to you, go to see your doctor as soon as poss.

7) AVOID SODA
Fizzy drinks / soda – because they are carbonated the bubbles of air get trapped in your stomach.

8) AVOID MAN MADE SWEETENERS
Artificial sweeteners e.g. sorbitol – cause bloating so avoid diet soft drinks.

9) AVOID GUM
Chewing gum – you end up swallowing air.

10) REDUCE YOUR STRESS
When you’re stressed, your body pumps out cortisol and adrenaline (stress hormones). These stress hormones overstimulate your digestive system and cause the production of gas – you become bloated and, if you are very stressed and producing lots of stress hormones… you may even experience diarrhea!
For a great breathing exercise to quickly and dramatically reduce your stress levels – go to: http://www.TheLifestylista.com and search for: “Feeling Stressed and Want to Overeat?”
Girl, I am on your side and I want to see you thrive. Beat the bloat!

I’m here rooting for you!

love,
The Lifestylista
xox
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HOW TO LOOK SEXY & FABULOUS IN SKINNY JEANS!

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Artisan De Luxe jeansHOW TO LOOK SEXY & FABULOUS IN SKINNY JEANS! You love the look of blue skinny jeans on your favorite celebrities but you think they won’t be flattering for you? Let’s face it, for most of us there is nothing more traumatic than going to a store to buy jeans! The problem is, so many women don’t know the celeb style secrets that make looking good in skinny jeans a breeze!
Let’s fix that now! Give the tips and tricks in my post a try and you might find yourself looking fierce & fantastic in a pair of skinny jeans! Celebrate your curves!

— DEFINITION: Skinny jeans fit snugly along the entire length of your leg from your hips right down to your ankle. They create the illusion of long, lean legs.

— A DARKER WASH
You will find a darker wash to be more slimming and it’s also much more versatile. It can be casual during the day and dressed up for a more sophisticated evening look. If you’re curvy, avoid the distressed look with bleaching, tears etc. because it will make your thighs look bigger. Stick with plain dark wash jeans.

— STRETCH
If you go for some stretch in your jeans – Lycra – you will find that they are much more forgiving to your curves. They expand and contract just where they need to.

— STYLING:
The key to making skinny jeans work is choosing the most flattering tops and accessories to go with them.

— TOP:
Proportion is crucial when you wear skinny jeans! Don’t go for short or tight tops. Wear a LOOSE, FLOWY TOP – the volume will create a visual balance the tightness of the skinny jeans on the bottom. Dolman sleeve tops, empire waisted blouses, flowy tunics… these will not only balance the skinny jeans but they will also cover your waistline & behind AND not cling to your tummy.
FITTED JACKET or BLAZER that comes below the hips – this can give your skinny jeans flattering and sophisticated look
COLOR – Blue skinny jeans can act as a neutral foundation for your whole outfit and so you can add color with your tops.
If you want to draw the eye away from your hips and thighs, you can accessorize using a big necklace or a fabulous headband.

— SHOES
Fabulous footwear is a must with skinny jeans! Wear with heels because this will extend the lines of your legs in the skinny jeans and make your legs look longer and leaner. The heels will also lift your behind so it will appear even perkier! You can wear flats but if you are curvy, be aware that wearing flats will make you look wider than you are.

— BELT – if you have an hourglass shape you want to show off – use a stylish belt at your waist to pull it in.

— LENGTH: Go for a little more length in the hem when you’re wearing skinny jeans. A bit of scrunching at the heels is a good thing. It’s stylish and it makes your skinny jeans NOT look like leggings!
When skinny jeans work, they really work. You too can become a sexy, skinny jeans siren if you just give these tips a try.
I’m here rooting for you!
love,
Kara
The Lifestylista
xox
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4 SURPRISING SLIMMING STYLE SECRETS FOR CURVY LADIES..! Go girl :-)

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how_to_revamp_your_wardrobe_the_lifestylista-340486Beware, the information contained within this post may make you turn heads!  I’m just sayin…

You are beautiful right now with or without the weight loss, girl!  And putting on clothes that make you feel like a million dollars really helps too!  The better you feel about yourself, the more you feel you’re worth, the more you’ll stick to a healthy lifestyle plan.

— 1) HIGHLIGHT WHAT YOU LOVE!
Use patterns and colors and accessories to draw the eye towards the parts of yourself you love the most!
So if you want to draw the eye away from your tummy and thighs wear DARK COLORS but if you want to accentuate your bust or your waist wear LIGHT COLORS e.g. a light top or a light belt to highlight those areas.
And big accessories can make you look smaller e.g. big bag, big necklace, big earrings, big bangles… I’m not saying wear them all at once!!! Just choose one element to highlight (e.g. the big necklace) and go for that!

— 2) BUY (OR MAKE) YOUR OWN SLIMMING UNDERWEAR
See my article on how to make your own Spanx…  https://thelifestylista.com/?p=1990

— 3) STRIPES GIRL! AND LINES THAT TAKE YOUR EYES UP / DOWN
– Horizontal stripes draw the eye width-ways rather than length-ways and so they make us look bigger than we actually are.
– Verticals do the opposite… Optical illusion: longer & leaner. Add a bit of cleavage too if you’d like. A V-neck lengthens you and a Polo neck squashes you

— 4) YOU DON’T NEED TO HIDE YOURSELF IN HUGE CURTAINS OF FABRIC…
YOU’RE A GODDESS!
I’m not saying go for tight-tight lycra pum pum shorts, I’m just saying that you are beautiful and you don’t need to hide!

– Don’t wear ‘sack’ one size fits all dresses or big baggy T-shirts. Make sure there’s a bit of shape to it, a bit of ‘fitted-ness’, especially if you have a bigger tummy.
– You’re fine to wear a Tunic top, Empire waisted top etc. something nice and flowy at the top as long as you’re wearing something tighter at the bottom to balance it e.g. a cute, dark pair of boot cut jeans.
– See my article on how to choose flattering jeans… www.TheLifestylista.com (Beauty & Style section).
and
– Go for well cut clothes in fabrics that aren’t too flimsy. So YES to garbadine and linen and NO to thin polyester!

I’m here rooting for you girl. You are beautiful right now so be your most fabulous! Bring it 🙂
love,
The Lifestylista
xox
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