#1 VMA Dress Winner Beyonce

   The ever gracious performer Beyonce did it again with her style and poise during the VMA awards.  Starting with her red carpet style, she was the consummate fashion forward dresser and one of the only ones who didn’t wear black.  Topping of the evening she acknowledged Taylor Swift after Kayne West’s disgraceful antics during her previous acceptance speech.   How tacky.  He showed no class, but the ladies did prevail and all ended well.

O.k. enough of that, let’s analyze Alicia Key’s outfit…AH, hum…..You know I’m all about balance and proportion.  So here’s a great lessson for those of you who want to wear short dresses/skirts and cage shoes….Can you see how off balance she looks?  There’s not alot attractive about what’s going on here.  I have a vision of a diamond walking down the street. 

Look at the difference between Beyonce’s outfit (and shoes).  The two ladies are not all that different in shapes, Beyonce’s legs just keep going with her beautiful black pumps.  Alicia’s legs are cut off right from under her with those aweful cage shoes.  Beyonce has hips too, she has even accentuated them with the flounce around the hipline only your eyes don’t stay there. 

Her monochromatic look and the deep ”v” give fluidity to the whole look.  Alicia has no cutout or neckline features that detract from her short skirt or hipline.  All you see is the dress, the bubbles and how short it is.

Here’s your “lessons in style“:  before you are all over the “cage” look make sure you take a good look at how others will see you.  Are your legs really long and shapely.   If you are “hippy” make sure you balance the upper and lower portions of your body with slimming techniques.  Give the eye something else to look at through color, shapes and fit and remember:

“Look good, feel great and have fun doing it!”

Angelina “LBD” Jolie:  She looks great in everything, but the impeccable LBD (little black dress) is one piece to add right now to round out your date night wardrobe.  Make sure to “make it work” with sexy pumps, a patent clutch and big sunglasses for daytime.

The Olson “Extreme” Twins:  For them everything is an expression in the extreme.  If your personality can wear it try a Fedora-the latest spring accessory, something vintage, and a large oversized handbag.  Easy!

Katie “Boyfriend” Holmes:  Here is one “A” lister I love to watch.  She kicked off the boyfriend sweater and baggy -rolled jean look earlier this year.  Often paired with a belt, be sure to wear them with flats and don’t forget the ubiquitous scarf wrapped around your neck and big sunglasses.

Posh “Dress” Spice:  Is all about the fitted dress-wear it below the knee and accessorize with a big handbag, platform pumps and oversized sunglasses and you have it all going on.

Lindsay “Leggings” Lohan:   Well, my daughter wore these when she was a toddler.  Please choose this look only if you have long, slim legs.  Wear it with an oversized (again) and layered top but don’t stop here.  This one look is probably the easiest to go wrong with.  Not accessorized correctly, you will definitely date yourself.  Pair your leggings with boots and a fringed handbag. (Tread lightly going with this look)

Rocking Rihana:  If “rocker” girl is your style this is a fun way to update your look.  Pair your leather jacket or get a short sleeved leather jacket with neon- one of the hottest new trends.  This is a trend you will see moving into the fall.  Wear aviators, lots of chains around your neck and you are good to go.

Most people fail miserably when they are trying to adopt a look because they do not complete the look with accessories.  If you have a style icon that you follow, watch carefully and look at everything from top to bottom about the look you like.  Make sure you are comfortable in the look and that it is your style personality otherwise you run the risk of looking “o.l.” (old lady). 

The bottom line is you are never too old to get your “A” list look.  Remember, look good, feel great, and have fun doing it!

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Posted by: Karen Hughes, Founder of Image Assets, an Image Consulting Firm serving the Alpharetta and Metro Atlanta areas. As a seasoned certified image consultant, Karen follows a simple philosophy: educate, empower, and enrich the lives of her clients. Her philosophy is enmeshed throughout her practice and can be observed in her workshops, clinics, and one-on-one consultations. Her energetic and interactive style makes her a sought-after training resource for organizations and individuals alike. Even the most difficult topics seem effortless for Karen as she tackles such challenges as professional etiquette, business dress personal image and body shape.