BEAUTY IS IN THE DETAILS: HOW TO WEAR A BUSTIER AND A TULLE SKIRT

For quite a while now I've been infatuated with bustiers. I think that if worn correctly they can make you look beautiful and feminine and since now I've been experimenting with my girlie side I'm even more infatuated with them. 

Back in Guatemala I could never wear a bustier, mostly because its nearly impossible to find a bustier there, and then there's a whole lot of other cultural reasons that I just won't get into right now (boring). Anyhow, the fun good news is that now I live in Miami (yei! The sunshine city) where I can wear a bustier whenever I want to wherever I want. Which is exactly why the other day while I was hanging out with my friend Michelle at our happy place (Anthropologie of course) I couldn't resist myself and bought a gingham bustier and the most wonderful high waisted tulle skirt. 

Now, remember girls, the most important thing you need to keep in mind when wearing a bustier is to pair it with something high waisted. I mean if you have a flawless, flat, fatless, fit abdomen then forget this but if you're like me and the the rest of the women in the world, then try to keep this in mind. Otherwise don't go saying I didn't say so. Also if you're a petite girl you might want to try wearing a skirt that is not as full as this one. Very full skirts can make you look a little childish when you're petite, unless of course this is the look that you're aiming for. However, if you think you can pull it off and it makes you feel beautiful and happy, then by all means go for it, be fearless, I admire a woman with an adventurous spirit. 

I know that some of you have been asking for complete outfit looks (meaning me wearing them), which is why today I'm finally modeling for you (woohoo!). I try to keep you guys happy, you know that. However, you're still gonna have to stick around for the second post of the day because right now it's all about the little details. 

Enjoy guys! Stay beautiful! 

Skirt: Anthropologie

Bustier: Anthropologie

Shoes: J.Crew

Necklace: Anthropologie

Sunglasses: Vintage

I can't wear to wear this for Sunday brunch! 

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HOW TO DRESS IF YOU'RE PETITE

The rule of thumb when it comes to dressing up if you're a petite woman is to keep everything proportional to your size. This means no gigantic nothing! No humongous bags that fit your whole house in it, no statement jewelry, at least not if that necklace your wearing resembles a flotation device. no sky high chunky platform shoes, no larger than life prints and patterns...

Also here are a few other tips:

1. Dress monochromatic to elongate your silhouette. 

2. Wear nude on your feet to make your legs look longer. 

3. Shop petite as much as possible. You don't want to look like you borrowed that jacket from your 5 foot 10 best friend. 

4. Avoid looking "too girlie".

5. Keep your clothes as close to the body as possible to avoid hiding your silhouette.

6. Try not to invite to many colors to the party.
7. Make the proper alterations.
8. Try to bring attention up.
9. Keep details small and minimum.
10. Love yourself! There's nothing you can do that will add half an inch to your hight. 

La regla general cuando se trata de vestirte si eres una mujer petite es mantener todo proporcional a tu tamaño. Esto significa nada gigantesco! Nada de bolsos enormes que pareciera que vas a meter tu casa en ellos, nada de joyería llama la atención, al menos no si ese collar pareciera que llevaras puesto un par de flotadores, nada de plataformas altas como el cielo y pesadas...

He aquí algunos otros consejos.

1. Viste monocromático, te ayudará a alargar tu silueta.
2. Usar zapatos color carne te ayudará a alargar tus piernas. 
3. Compra en área de petite lo más que puedas. No querrás parecer que llevas puesto la chaqueta de tu mejor amiga que mide 1m 80cm.
4. Evita ropa y accesorios que te hagan parecer muy aniñada. 
5. Mantén tu ropa lo más cercana al cuerpo posible para evitar esconder tu silueta.
6. No invites tantos colores a la fiesta.
7. Haz las alteraciones necesarias.
8. Intenta llamar la atención hacia arriba.
9. Mantén los detalles simples y al mínimo.
10. Amate! No hay nada que puedas hacer que le añada media pulgada a tu estatura. 

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