Are you a fashion fad addict?

Do you constantly buy the latest and the greatest that you’ve seen in magazines or other media?

Does your entire wardrobe represent many styles/eras of clothing?

Do you often feel as if you don’t have a “thing to wear”?

Do you have many fashion mistakes within your wardrobe?

Do you have family and friends who feel your clothing is a bit “over the top”?

Do you often feel as if you are not dressed correctly for the occasion?

Do you find yourself discarding many items of clothing and accessories each season?

Do you often feel as if your clothing attracts unwanted attention?

Do you experience feelings of boredom with classic wardrobe pieces?

Do you often find yourself regretting purchases, not knowing where or when you will wear them?

If you’ve answered “yes” to one or two of the above, you’re probably not a Fashion Fad Addict, as everyone needs variety.

If you’ve answered “yes” to two to four of the above, you probably need to watch your fashion step, as you could become a Fashion Fad Addict.

If you’ve answered “yes” to four to six of the above, you need to approach fashion more rationally with an eye towards longer term, more basic pieces.

If you’ve answered “yes” to six to ten of the above, you are indeed a Fashion Fad Addict, and your wardrobe and pocket book are suffering, as the fashions you are attracted to, and purchase are fads and don’t have a long fashion life. Some change here is probably
necessary!

Also, if you answered “yes” to any of the above questions a certified fashion and image consultant could be your answer!

E-mail me with your questions today!
erinlove@panachebyerin.com

Fall’s Makeup Trends

Each season makeup trends emerge just like clothing trends do. During the summer months I bet most of the makeup you wore was minimal and in neutral colors. Well, you are in luck because “natural” is in again! But “bright” is also in.

If you are tired of the natural look you’ve been sporting all summer, it may be time to try some of the new fall trends. How about a bright magenta lip or emerald green eyes? This season magenta is the new red! So wear it in place of that classic red lipstick. Keep all other makeup minimal as not to “overdo” it. Otherwise, have fun and play! Magenta is great for night time, too.

Green is in for the eyes! Instead of the typical black smoky eye use emerald green! It is unusual and looks awesome on many different colored eyes. Pair the smoky emerald eyes with an apricot lip and cheek.

If you decide to stay with the natural look, be sure to wear base to create a flawless face. It is hard to carry off neutral colors on the entire face without a flawless finish to work with. To infuse life in the look try adding a little luminescent powder to cheeks and brow bones.

Playing with your makeup colors is fun and adds a little extra to your outfits. Think of makeup as clothing for your skin. Change it just as you change your style.

Please feel free to e-mail me at erinlove@panachebyerin.com if you have any questions!

Finding the Perfect Hairstyle

Deciding which hairstyle to try next is always a stressful task for any woman. Our hairstyle choice can mean the difference in looking five years older or five years younger. A woman’s hair is an essential part of the “complete package”, so finding the perfect one for your face shape is extremely important.

There are six basic face shapes – oval, round, square, triangle, oblong and heart shaped. To find which shape best describes your face pull your hair back and study your face in the mirror. I will list the characteristics of each face shape below, as it may be easier to understand:

Oval – evenly proportioned, egg shaped

Round – round at the hairline and chin line, wide face, baseball shaped

Square – straight hairline, angled jaw line, wide face

Triangle – wide chin with narrow forehead

Heart shaped – upside down triangle face, narrow jaw line and widest at eye line

Oblong – long and thin face with rounded chin and jaw line, chin will appear pointed, much like oval

If you are still having trouble deciding which face shape matches yours, try drawing the outline of your face onto the mirror with lipstick. Step away from the mirror and study the shape you have drawn on the mirror. Pick the one it most closely resembles. You will most likely be correct, but if you have questions go to a professional to have them determine your face shape.

Now that you have determined your face shape, let’s see what the best hairstyle will be for your shape! The oval faced shape has the most leeway with hairstyles. Almost any style will complement this face shape. For instance, an oval face shape could easily carry off a short pixie cut or a shoulder length layered bob.

A round face needs the illusion of length to thin the face out a bit, so a longer hairstyle is best for you. If you have a round face and you have short hair at the moment part your hair on the side. It will interrupt the roundness of the face, whereas a center part would not. Bangs should be avoided on a round face.

If you have a square face you want your hairstyle to soften the hard lines of the square, so short layers in longer hair are best. Bangs that are swept to the side also soften the sharp lines of the square face. This face shape can handle lots of wispy layers, so take advantage!
If you have a triangle face shape you want to find a hairstyle that narrows the chin line and widens the forehead. In other words, a hairstyle that has a lot of volume on the top of the head is best. Do not choose a hairstyle that has a lot of volume around the chin. This face shape looks best with a cut that is below the chin or longer.

A heart shaped face needs a little balancing around the chin area. You tend to be pointed in this area, so you want to add the illusion of fullness. For instance, a rounded bob would look great on this face shape. To add a little softness to the forehead a side swept bang would also look great for this face shape. Avoid any style that will cling to closely to the face, though.

A short hairstyle complements the oblong shaped face. You don’t want anything past your shoulders because it will only lengthen the face and you definitely don’t need that. This face shape can carry off bangs with perfection! Wearing a side part is also flattering to this face shape. Asymmetric hairstyles look great on this face shape!

Now, I hope I have helped you to find the perfect hairstyle for you! If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to e-mail me at erinlove@panachebyerin.com. I will be happy to help you. Otherwise, it is time to make that much needed and anticipated hair appointment!