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Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fashion. Show all posts

Sunday, February 10, 2013

Pageant DIva Evening Gown Lesson 8.29.06

Glam divas entering beauty pageants, this tip is for you.

 

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Top five picks: Virtual Makeovers

Here are my personal five picks on virtual Makeovers.

1. Dailyglow  They got EVERYTHING!  The Celebrity hairstyles are sensational.  The makeup on the photos are beautiful and well detailed.  The accessories are wonderful, the hats, the jewelry, the eye wear.

2. Instyle  They have wonderful celebrity hairstyles you can try out yourself, the makeup is fasinating.  What I like about Instyle is that you can adjust the hairstyles anyway you want.

3. Mary Kay   They have fabulous accessories, especially the fancy jewelry.  The hairstyles are phemomenal.

4. Marie Clair  Like the makeup colors.  They look realistic on photo screens, especially the lip gloss.

5.Total Beauty  Interesting hairstyles and makeup.  The modern jewelry is fasinating.

 What are your top five favorite virtual makeovers?

Remember, you don't have to be rich and famous to be a diva, being yourself is what a diva is all about.  Blessings!

Wednesday, February 6, 2013

Let's Talk: High Heels vs. Flats

What really matters to you when you go shoe shopping?  What's more important to you when it comes to choosing a pair?  What is the main reason you're going to or stopping at a shoe store?  How many pairs you're planning to buy and what is the reason behind the concept?  These are basic questions we asked these days.  But the big question is what kind of pair are you looking for?  Heels or flats?  Are looking for style or comfort?

High heels are beautiful.  They have great custom built designs.  Some heels have embellishments like tiny gems, rhinestone, flowers, bows, etc.  They give us more height, make us look glamorous when we go clubs, weddings, or any social events.  They are appropriate for employment and corporate business fields.  But they are not made for everyday wear, especially when you're active.  They're not made for sporting activities either.  Some heels have soles that are slippery and some heels are not sturdy enough to handle the body weight everyday and might break off by accident.  

Flats are also beautiful, but more comfortable.  Just like the heels, they are pretty decorative with embellishments.  They can be used for everyday wear, especially when you're doing long distance walking.  They are also good for any social events, for work business fields.

Now, let's dig deep.

Size really does matter when choosing a pair of shoes.  We all have to find shoes that fit our feet, right?  Suppose you find a nice pair of Stillettos but they only come in size 9 and small and you needed a size 10.  Some of you couldn't help yourselves in buying shoes that are not your size, but you just got to have them because they looks so beautiful and you want to be envied with them.  (I'm getting real here, so look out!)  You're going to experience everyday pain with bunions, swollen corns and extremely weak feet due to very uncomfortable tightness and pressure from smaller sizes.  Now ask yourself, is the suffering really worth it?  Buying shoes in bigger sizes are also a no-no.  85% percent chance that they'll slip off your feet when walking and they might cause accidents.  They might fly off your feet when you kick too high and one of the pair might hit someone's window or someone's head.

Pay extra attention to the width of the shoes.  Some women have wider widths like a D or E, some have narrow width A, the rest have a medium B or C.  Some shoes don't usually come wide widths, some may not be on display, they might be stored in supply rooms.  So know what you size width is the next time you go shoe shopping.  If you don't know, ask the store clerk to measure your feet by width to be sure.  If your feet is width D or E, ask the clerk to show you pairs of shoes in your width size and you pick what you like from there.  I'm sure they don't mind.

My suggestion in buying shoes?  Buy a couple of pair for work or business, buy a couple of pairs for special occasions, one pair for everyday casual, one pair for active wear like sports activities or exercise, and one pair for household work, and one pair for sleep wear (slippers).  No need to buy large quantities of shoes to match every outfit you got unless you're Carrie Bradshaw or Paris Hilton with a very big walk-in closet and a limousine and a private plane to put all of your luggage in when traveling.  Black and white goes with anything you wear.  So whether you're prefer flats or high heels, the important thing is that you pick the right pair for your size.  Comfort and style are important, so why not have the best of both worlds?  But make sure they in the right shoe size.  And if these pairs of shoes fit, wear it with pride and ease!

Remember, you don't have to be rich an famous to be a diva, being yourself is what a diva is all about.  Blessings!


Tuesday, February 5, 2013

Seasonal clothing apparel

It's chilly out here from where I live.  So it's important to dress accordingly, especially for the weather.  Some divas don't bother doing so because they think what they're buying to wear is all about the look, showing off.  That's why some of us tend to get sick with colds and flu or fevers or any health problems.  You could still look good through all kinds of weather, but you need to pick out clothes for seasonal purposes, it all depends on the color and the thickness of the fabric for the clothes you're wearing.

For example, you can't wear clothes that are light weighted, like sheer, mesh, lace, satin or flannel in the middle of winter.  These kinds of fabrics are for the summer only.  They're can withstand the summer heat especially from the sun itself.

Instead, wear clothes with thick fabric such as cotton, wool, denim, fleece, velvet, leather, or felt.  These fabrics have natural instillation to protect your skin and body from the dangerous winter chills, especially when the winds are blowing.

You can use cotton, denim and leather for all seasons.

For color, I suggests you pick out winter clothes that are neutral and dark colored.  For autumn seasons, wear earth toned colors like brown, red, orange, and yellow, just like the falling leaves.  Bright colored clothes are for the summer and light colored clothes like pink, lavender, mauve, turquoise, shamrock green, lemon yellow, sky blue and strawberry red are for spring.

White and black are all seasonal, just don't wear all white during winter unless the fabric is real thick and all black during the summer unless it's loose fitting and very light weight.

You can mix and match the colors to coordinate your outfits, but you must do it according to season.  If you're going to wear skirts or dresses whether they're long or short, then you need to wear something thick to cover rest of your legs such as thick cotton tights or leg warmers.  Your health is much more important than your appearance.

Remember, You don't have to be rich and famous to be a diva, being yourself is what a diva is all about.  Blessing!

Sunday, February 3, 2013

Sunday, December 16, 2012

Saturday, December 8, 2012

PLUS SIZE N FABULOUS

For divas who are plus size, here are some cool fashion tips.


Basic necessities for a diva

What a diva needs for daily life:

1.  Get a job:

You need a job to support your divaism among other things that are important like paying rent and putting food on the table.  Even if you already got a  job, it will not be enough at a time like this.  You can add a part time job to earn extra money.  Evening jobs and weekend jobs are acceptable.  For divas under 18, you can get a summer job while school is out, you can also take an after school job or weekend job as well.  You can also check with you school advisor or counselor about any youth employement programs that are available.  This step is about building self worth and independence, that way you don't have to depend on anybody to pay your way all the time.

2.  Get a financial advisor

It doesn't have to be a professional advisor.  If you cannot afford one, that's o.k.   Just pick someone you trust with money, who has lots of financial sense, knows the ecomonics like the back of their hand, and gives wise adice that are legitimate.  This person can help you set up a budget planner, teach you how to balance the the budget, how to save the money you earn, make wise investment decisions, what is the best credit card to use, and how to build good credit or repair bad credit.  It will help you learn self discipline when it comes to personal money management.

3.  Apply for a bank account

Your income has to go somewhere to pay bills.  Open savings account and checking account at the bank of your choice.  Shop around first to find the best benefits and the requirements that are easy for you to apply.  You must have a clean credit history before applying.  It's also essential to set up an emergency fund for only emergencies, and a retirement fund which you will live on when you reach your golden years (age 65 and over)  It's also a good idea to set up an investment account if you want to build a stock profolio for stock options.  You can also get into real estate investing, which is much less riskier than stock investing.  It's best that you do read books and do research on real estate or stock markets before taking part in them.  One of the best books regarding real estate investing is Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. 

4.  Use prepaid debit cards. 

Start with debit cards that are prepaid first.  You can add some of your earnings into your card by phone or online by purchasing a MoneyPak from stores like Rite Aid.  Look up the MoneyPak website to find a store location near you that sells the MoneyPak card.  It's only $4.95 for the processing fee.  You can also load your paycheck and tax returns into your prepaid card directly.  Check the annual percentage rate (APR) and the monthly fees before applying for a prepaid card.  Zero APRs are best to start with.

5.  Do a 30 minute beauty regimine

Take some time to do a little self spucing like facials or manicures.  It's important to keep your beauty in tip - top shape

6.  Assemble aparrel that are in season

Light and bright colors are for summer, dark colors and neutral colors are for winter.  Spring and autumn, you can mix and match.

7.  No smoking

I don't care it this sick habit calms you down when under stressful pressure.  I don't care if it keeps you from overeating.  Any kind of excuses you have don't really matter, your health does and so are the people around you, especially children.  So, think twice before putting it to your mouth.  For non-smokers, be aware of your indoor surroundings regarding second hand smoke.

8.  No alcohol

It's O.K. only if you're a social drinker, but you must watch your intake.  Too much alcohol can impair your judgement and your clear sight temporarily and it can mess up your health.  So, you must pick a designative driver if you're planning to go out for drinks.  Never ride in a car with a drunk driver.  And under any circumstances, never take perscription pills with liquor.  Young divas, I strongly recommend that you wait until you are the age of 21 and never attend parties that involved underaged.

9.  No drugs

Whether it's illegal or legal drugs, you really need to stay clear from.  Doing too much can not only mess up your health, but can also be fatal.   If you're prescribed medication, use them only as directed.  Stay clear from your peers who do drugs or sell them.  They might manipulate into doing drugs as well.

10. Buy what you can afford

I know it's a deal breaker for the materialistic type of women, those who only want the finer things in life.  But that's only for women who have wealth and not debt.  In other words, if you only living on fixed income, then you cannot afford the finer things like diamonds, furs, cars and expensive clothes and shoes.  YOU MUST STAY WITHIN YOUR BUDGET AT ALL TIMES.  You must not waste your hard earned money on items that are of petty use.  Remember, bills, rent, and food comes first before anything.

11. Check for deals and sales when shopping

The lower the prices the better.  Sign up for store cards for huge discounts on merchandise.  Read their current flyers before shopping.  Always keep current coupons handy.

12. Exercise on a daily basis

You need to do that to stay healthy and fit.  One total hour of exercise a day.  Sport activities are also great to keep active.

13. Add raw fruits and vegetables to your daily diet.

Remember, you're eating to live, not living to eat.  So, get into the habit of eating fresh raw vegan foods besides cooked foods.  Watch your intake on salty, sugary, starchy, and oily fried foods.

14. Set aside money for charities

When you give a lot, you'll receive much in return.  So, save some of your money to donate and support your favorite non-profit organizations for worthy causes.

15. Set aside time to volunteer

You'll be doing a great deal of service when you help out those in need by volunteering.  Plus, you might build some job skills.

14. Every season, purchase three sets of business outfits, five sets of cusual outfits (for divas under 18 years old ten sets of causual, two sets of bed clothes, and two sets of formal attire.

Do this every year to keep up with the latest trends

15. Meditate daily

One of biggest stress busters. You can meditate indoors in a nice quite spot or outdoors if you prefer to be in tuned with nature.  Start with 15 minutes a day if you're very busy and work you way up to at least an hour depending your schedule.  Any time of day is good as long as it's quiet.

Remember, you don't need to be rich and famous to be a diva, bein yourself is what a diva is all about.  Blessings!


Thursday, December 6, 2012

The Diva Girlz News Tip of The Day Tip 1.wmv

For all you young divas out there reading the blog, this tip is especially for you.


Natural Hair: Tips & Product Reviews Part I

This diva knows her stuff.  For divas with naturally thick or tightly curly hair, here are some hair tips on managing your hair.


Annabelle Cosmetics - Get the Disco Diva Look

Another disco makeup demo!  Good for fair to light skin tones.

African American makeup demo: Disco Diva

If you're going to or planning a 70s themed party, perhaps a disco themed party and you want to look your best, here are some makeup tips that will give your face some sheen and shimmer.  Use only colors that matches your skin tone.


Sunday, November 25, 2012

Saturday, November 24, 2012

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

Different Types of Diva

Every female has her own unique divaship.  All of them are different depending on personal lifestyle, passions and ambitions.  Now that we covered what divaism is all about and the basic principles of divaship, we'll go in deeply of creating your unique inner diva.  Which diva are you or inspire to become?

I have compile a list of different titles of divas for you to choose from.  So far, I have 21 on the list.  If you have own unique diva title you want to add to the list, you can add them along the description to your comments here.

1. Education Diva:  Academic teachers, scholars, college professors, deans, principles, assistant principles, librarians, teacher's pets, bookworms, nerds, straight A students, honor students class valet victorians, student aides, teacher aides.  These are females who passes most classes, interested in higher learning, takes time to tutor classmates and students always do homework and term papers, study for exams and finals, teaches more than just basic academics.

2. Domestic Diva:  Homemakers, maids, housekeepers, laudresses, interior decorators, cooks, chefts, bakers, waitresses, restaurant owners, hostesses, restauranteurs, party planners, event planners.  These are females who loves cooking, baking and preparing meals, love home and business decor, likes keeping the places clean and orderly, know every household cleaning product, every kitchen tools and toys that not only beautiful the kitchen, but also extremely useful, like to collect every all in one kitchen kits and devices, knowledge every linen brand out there, usually shops for the home, throws parties, likes entertaining houseguests.

3. Athletic Diva:  Cheerleaders, basketball players, swimmers, runners, soccer players, fitness instructors, tennis players, figure skaters, gymists, sports trainers, coaches, wrestlers, acrobats, body builders.  These are females who loves sports, participate in sports activities, always active, always exercising, always competing in sports competitions and contests, constantly competes for fun or prizes like trophies, gold medals, championship rings, etc.

4. Entertainment Diva:  Actresses, singers, musicians, songwriters, voice-overs, dancers, producers, directors, playwrites, novelists, authors, radio djs, radio hosts, TV hosts.  These are females who are always on TV, movies, on stages, love performing either in groups or solo acts, creating music, creates movies and music videos, creates commercials, creates plays participates in fashion shows, loves the spotlight, constantly auditions for school plays, solo parts or numbers in concert recitals or shows, members of the drama clubs, school choruses,  glee clubs, church choirs.

5. Church Diva: Church wives, wives of ministers, wives of deacons, missionaries, church ladies, choir directors, female ministers, church members, evangelists, choir singers.  These are females who are very religious, always donating their hard earned money to the church, believe in religious principles, sings in the choirs wears church attire everyday, always carry scriptures like the bible, torah, etc.

6. Activist Diva:  Protesters, protest organizers, activists, vigilantes, rebels,volunteers.  These are females who are militant, daring, always fighting for civil rights b starting movements, boycotting, starting protest rallies, demonstrating, marching.

7. Business Diva:  CEOs, CFOs, businesswomen, corporate giants, presidents and vice presidents of the company, small businesswomen, investors, chairwomen of the board, administrators, saleswomen, pitchwomen.  These are females who runs the business effectively, works longer hours, good at making presentations and promoting goods and services, runs and pitch products and ideas, services and ideas in meetings, do lots of market research. 

8. Political Diva:  Politicians, community organizers, members of student council, members of the debate team, class presidents, class vice presidents.  These are females who works with politicians, volunteer in campaigns.  Some organize campaigns, others run for office. 

9. Cultural Diva: Foreign travelers, interpreters, ambassadors.  These are females who loves learning foreign culture, can speak or interested in learning foreign languages, cooks foreign meals from time to time, travels to foreign countries for either business, pleasure or volunteer work, appreciates their ethnic heritages, sometimes dress up in cultural attire, sometime pick up on some of the customs, they're very open minded, shows and holds no prejudice against all races or cultures, loves the world.

10. Spiritual Diva: Yoga instructors, yogis, Buddhists, spiritual teachers, spiritual readers, psychics, mediums, shamains, Wiccan practicioners.  These are females who does readings for clients, meditates daily, practice yoga daily,  practice mantra chanting, go to temples, uses shrines and altars for prayers and chanting, has respect for nature and environment, believes in spirituality besides religion, communicate with spirits, never resort to violence.

11. Family Diva: Mothers, grandmothers, great-grandmothers, godmothers, babysitters, child care workers, social workers, midwives, wives, single mothers.  These are females who are family oriented, takes great care of the children, devoted to their men, always putting family first above anything else, always socialize with extended relatives, researches deep into family history and ancestries, trace their roots using genealogy volunteers to plan and organize family gatherings like weddings, reunions, etc.

12. Fashion Diva: Make up artists, hairstylists dressmakers, fashion designers, seamtresses, tailors.  These are females who shows of their creations on colors, shapes, dimensions, patterns, and shades.  They know the right shape, the right size, the right fabric, the right texture, the right color to match the entire outfit and accessories to put together exquisite ensemble and ready for the spotlight.

13. Glam Diva:  Models, actress, beauty pageant contestants and beauty queens, socialites, celebrutantes, debutantes, singers.  These are females who loves receiving attention, loves wearing high fashion clothes, photographers and paparazzi follow them wherever they go, like attending elite gatherings, may have a lot of friends, influences or connections in high societies.  In school, they are the most popular females who socialize a lot.

14. Metro Diva: Urbanites, city women.  These are females who love the city life, the bright neon lights, They prefer to take public transportation such as buses, subway trains and railroad trains.  Traffic noises doesn't bother them that much.  They like action and excitement.  Some live in residential areas, others live in multi level apartment buildings that is close to many businesses, mass transit, stores, etc.

15. Rustic Diva: Country women, female farmers, gardeners, wives of farmers, daughters of farmers.  These are females who raise farm animals and grow crops, some are in tuned with nature, they prefer the great outdoors where there's clean fresh air and limited outside noises.  Some  make their own clothes and blankets.  Their only outlet of transportation are the horse and carriage or cars.  They live in areas that are secluded and has acres of land.  Some are not as update as city females.

16. Adventure Diva:  Foreign travelers, archeologists, travel agents, pilots, sailors, tourists, astronauts, space explorers, flight attendants, cruise directors.  These are females who like to travel, likes exploring far off places, do through obtsacles in very deep places to uncover artifacts, they understand the risks they're  taking while embarking on their trips, some face the dangers and perils.

17. Extreme Diva:  Bikers, law enforcement officers, armed forces officers, stunt doubles, body guards, animal trainers and animal tamers.  These are females who are tough, hardcore, show no fear, living on the edge, very active, has strong reflexes and are quick to protect themselves  when under attack, the put their lives at risk, but brave the danger.

18. Health Diva:  Alternative health practitioners, therapists, health nuts, nutritionists, dieticians, fitness trainers, doctors, nurses.  These are females who take health very seriously, they follow treatment and medication to the T, they stay on their diet and exercise regimen  Some take alternative medicine besides traditional modern medicine.  They also go out of their way to help and heal people.  They prefer healthy produce that are organic.  Their favorite grocery store is the health food store.  Some choose to live and organic lifestyle.  They do research for herbal teas, herbal supplements and take them internally.

19. Arts Diva:  Artists, painters, sculptresses, cartoonists, comic book artists, computer animators, photographers.  These are females who capture images at a certain moment, they mold and shape  and paint objects into something beautiful that capture the imagination of on lookers.  They're not afraid to express themselves through their pieces that shows meaning, illusion, and wonder.

20. Eclectic Diva: These are females who are ALL DIVA.  They acquire and master every diva title on the list.

21. Chameleon Diva:  These are females who takes on more than just one diva title.  They can master and own a few titles due to personal choices, experiences and intentions.

Which diva are you or inspire to become?  That's clearly up to you.  It's your own choice and yours alone.  Choose any title that you can relate to or want to master and choose wisely.  Once you pick your title, take it to your heart, mind and soul.  Embrace it, honor it, own it.  Work with it, learn whatever it takes to earn that title by taking classes, volunteering, doing  research, enhancing your talents and skills, etc.  You are your own diva in your own right.

Remember, you don't have to be rich and famous to be a diva, being yourself is what a diva is all about.

Blessings!

Monday, November 19, 2012

Seven principles a diva lives by

In order to claim your own divaship, you have to learn and apply the principles of a diva for yourself.  There are seven that are important and easy to use.

1. Trendy
2. Poise
3. Attitude
4. Wisdom
5. Compassion
6. Charitable
7. Appearance

1. Trendy:  Attend local fashion shows or make one up.  Invest in purchasing fabrics patterns trimmings and crafts to create your own clothes and accessories.  You can have some of your friends who are talented in fashion design or sewing to help do the work with you.  Spend time in craft stores to create your own jewelry and accessories.  Take classes on design in fashion, cosmetics and hair dressing.  Purchase many drawing and sketch books or download programs to create your own style of clothing.   Subscribe to fashion hairstyle and beauty magazines or websites.  Use virtual makeovers to create new looks that match your style.  Make friends with with local or aspiring fashion designers, makeup artists, hairstylists, tailors, and photographers (students who study these fields are more affordable).

2. Poise:  Have some good posture while walking, sitting or standing (chests pushing forward, shoulders rolled back, tummy tucked in).  Keep your head up high, facing forward.  Sit with your knees together or ankles crossed ( absolutely, no legs crossed at your thighs if you're wearing a knee length skirt or dress).  Smile with respect to every person you greet.

3. Attitude:  Love and respect yourself as you are.  Have some self confidence and self esteem.  Walk proud.  Think only positive thoughts and express only positive feelings.  Never act snobbish and stuck up.  Try reading some spiritual affirmations to inspire some self esteem.  Take some lessons on etiquette.

4. Wisdom:  You must take education seriously because knowledge and wisdom are power.  If you're in school, put studies and homework before anything else.  Never cheat on your tests and exams.  Get a good mentor to help you stay on the right path.  Get a tutor for extra help if you're struggling in school.  Attending school on time that shows that shows that you're serious about your education.  Study hard to pass all of your exams.  Keep your grades high.  Take all you have learned to heart to become successful in the long run.

5. Compassion:  Respect everyone the way you respect yourself.  Talk  and be nice to people no matter how different they are from you.  Don't lose your temper when someone makes a mistake on you.  Never bully or push people around, blackmail them to get your way like mean girls do.  Say only kind and positive words to people at all times.  Make good compliments on what they do and accomplished and not on just what they wear.  Proper language is important, negative language with profanity is not allowed regardless of where you come from and under all circumstances, avoid gossip.

6.  Charitable:  Always put people first, especially those who are less fortunate.  Donate money and items to charities.  Volunteer at various non profit organizations and foundations.  You can can also start your own philanthropy work.

7. Appearance:  You body hygiene must kept clean (no body odor) by taking showers or baths, sponge baths are accepted, just lock the door when you're inside.  Keep your skin moisturized with lotions, creams and oils and other natural moisturizers.  Your clothes must clean by washing or dry cleaning, ironed, starch or press.  Your shoes must be polished, the inner soles lightly sprinkle with foot powder to prevent odor.  Brush  and floss your teeth after every meal, and use anti septic mouthwash twice a day.  Use anti antiperspirant deodorant that uses 24 hour protection.  Keep your hair (also including wigs and hairpieces) washed moisturized and well groomed.  Plan, mix and match your outfits and accessories accordingly ahead of time.

Take one principle at a time that you can work with.  Once you master that principle, you can move on to the next principle to learn and practice.  Keep up and practice each principle and you'll be able to develop the qualities of a diva.

Remember, you don't have to be rich and famous to be a diva, being yourself is what a diva is all about.  Blessings.