Polly poison..

The Beauty behind the idea-Danimezza.

This weeks theme-

Asymmetrical. 

The trick with Asymmetrical dresses is control.

Here's how it goes. 

Plain,block,neutral coloured Asymmetrical dress= bold,fun accessories. 

Patten,bright coloured, detailed Asymmetrical dress=neutral accessories.

There is a thing called too much!

In saying that- this doesn't always apply...

There are some dresses that fall in the middle and it generally depends on the detail of the dress.

basically trust your instincts.

I love Asymmetrical dresses. 

they are so fun to play with & great for an awesome night out.

They are also a gem for those who want to show skin but not breakfast.

I fell in love with the draping on this dress;

It compliments the one-shoulder so well and carries the detail though out the dress without over powering it.

Add a statement bold necklace too black to liven it up a bit..

and a bangle to match.

I'm all so heed-over-heels in love with this necklace!!!

*adds to wish list*

 Bold lips & nails add a little extra va-va-voom to Plain Black heels and a clutch.

Add a sexy Perfume to set the mood..

Winged liquid eyeliner & long lashes.

And your done!
=] 


What do you think?

Don't forget to enter my 100th post competition!

entries close in 4 days..

click here for more info. =]

love;

100th post competition !!!!

There's a cup-cake for all of you!

Yay!!!

Are you excited? =]

First of all thank you for following & commenting.

It means so much too me to know that you guys like what im writing, and comment.

In celebration I'm going to have a competition, and you're all welcome to join in.

let's get the boring stuff out of the way first.

Rules.  

One:: you must be a follower of "the sweet life of..." 

either on Google or on facebook.

See that was easy! 

Now the prizes.

-If you win your Blog will be featured in a "blogs i love" post.

-You will receive a $20 gift card for a store of your choice.
(and i mean any store..I'm paying for it you choose =])
-And a Black clutch from Valley girl valued at $15.95

 Now what do have to do to win this prize?

Here is the hard part. =] 

To win you have to create the best style board,

using kaboodle or polyvore.

What would you wear to the Ultimate 100th post party?

Then...write a post explaining the board.

and link it in the MckLinky.
(it doesn't have to be long and you can just write the items and the picture if you want just as long as it's linked to this post you are eligible for the prize.) 

I'll be choosing the most creative style boards for prizes so make them good.

entry's for this competition end on the 15th/11/2010.
So you have One week from today. 

Start styling ladies! =]

love;

 

Suit up ladies!

The idea behind this is like you've just stolen your boyfriends blazer.

It's a little to big on your body but the arms fit you well.

The lapel is thinker and longer..

Pockets are bigger

The body of the blazer is cut in a A-line patten,

the hem should fall on your upper thigh.
and the first button should sit on your hips or belly-button.

Boyfriend blazers work best while open-keep this in mind when sizing.

The boyfriend is great for expression, and playful outfits,

So don't be afraid to get one in bold colours,pattens or studded.

Busy tops also work well with a neutral boyfriend.

(oh i said a mouthful there! lmao)

It's also great for dressing down a dress you previously would have only worn out,

and dressing-up but still keeping casual a nice pair of jeans.

Tip:: make sure the arms fit you well!

If they don't you'll look like you've been swallowed. 
 :: If your short-this blazer isn't a good idea.

Smaller lapel & pockets. 

Shorter body,

Tapered waist. 

The First button should sit on your waist or belly button.

Ladies blazers are a great way to dress up jeans & skirts...

Generally,even if they have no detailing a plain top works best.

Dont be afraid of decorative hems (as shown above on figure);

they add a great simple detail that can easily enhance your outfit.

Tip:: the higher then hem..the shorter your going to look.

let me explain- Annything higher then your hips is a crop jacket. 
and will cut you off...like the shoes i was talking about in the last post 
and if you're worried about your height-this is not what you want.

:: No matter what your hem on a ladies blazer it should fall between 
your waist and just below your hips.

example::  

I hope this helps ladies.
which ones your blazer of choice? =]

Do and Don't...{s}

We all have things we do and don't like about our bodies

The trick in fashion- is not to wear it anway but to dress accordingly.

So here is some tips & tricks for the common "problems" 
we women seem to always find. 

Fake it-till you make it!....

Small bust.

I have one word for you. 

FRILL'S

you don't have to pad your bra or get implants and look like a blow up doll.

Put the frills in the right places and you have twins ladies!

V-necks and a tapered waist will also do the trick to draw attention to you...

ah bountiful assets. 

Lack of junk.

oh the pain. 

*sarcasm*

Suck it up princess,Skinny leg it. 

the smaller the hem of your pants- the more curved your legs appear. 

Just make sure you don't require the rescue of a can opener to get you out of them..

fire fighters on the other hand.....

If you got it,flaunt it!
Big bust.

You don't want to hide them, 

but you don't want people thinking your smuggling bazookas in to the shopping center.

Pleated or gathered fabric will create a textured surface..

there for creating the illusion that they are smaller.. 

and draping across them easily. 

Steer clear of floral & big busy pattens.

the darker the better with this one ladies. 

Wide hips.

So you have too much junk in your trunk.

easy.

The 70''s are a big girls best friend.

flared pants are a dream. 

They work the opposite of skinny legs. 

The wide hem creates a line with your wide hips and masks them in groovyness.

Ironed pleated pants (as shown) also make huge different aswell...creating nice line to skim your lets vertically.

Tip- when choosing jeans think outside the...pocket. =]

Small pockets=bigger bum.

big pockets= smaller bum.

it's the great illusion of denim.

*thanks the fashion gods*

=D

I dont want to make it, nor do i want to flaunt it.

alright i hear you!!!!

"Muffin"

I wish muffin break would start doing its job. 

=p

all kidding aside. 

I feel the pain. 

the easiest way around this problem is to avoid tightly fitted clothes that hug that area. 

You're looking for garments that skim your figure & fall longer then your average top.

A clinched in waist also helps her as it draws the attention to your waist

and...more favorable assests.

Arms?

a.The waterfall cardie. Perfect for adding a quirky touch to your outfit..

hides though muffins too!

b.The boyfriend blazer. A great way to dress down a dress, or dress up some jeans.

get one in a nice girly colour to show off your playful fashion side. 

c.The crop 3/4 cardie. Perfect for showing of your tiny waist but still covering your arms. 

d.The belt-able cardie. A great addition as it drawing in your waist.

e.The throw. Perfect over swimmers or a nice tank-top on a hot day. 

Wear it with a LBD {little black dress} to add some sparkle.

f. The 3/4 puff sleeve is great at diminishing your upper arm, thanks to its gathered sleeves.

Want to appear taller?...

or draw the unwanted attention away from your chunkier legs?

While the first to shoes shoes are to die for,

they aren't going to do you any favor's if this is your problem. 

Avoid ankle straps- they cut you off  and draw attention to the eye.

then wrap-around shoe is okay but will subtly do the same thing. 

The plain pump on the other had elongates your pins and thins them when in a dark colour. 

 

Polly baby!!!

Beautiful momma behind this idea?-Danimezza

This weeks theme..

Bump.

I can't imagine being pregnent. But i do imagine that it must be a wonderful feeling. 

I have always wanted a girl myself..

..as you can tell from the pink & blush colour palette i used. =]

Most of my friends have little girls and

I've always wanted to have a mini fashionista to go shopping with and dress up. 

spend all morning baking cup-cakes to have tea-party's in Party dresses with rag dolls & teddy bears. 

lol 

But as i said i cant imagine being pregnant.

But i know that if i was my clothes would be loosely fitted on my bump.

i cant understand the women the let it hang out under tops but over jeans. 

Bumps a beautiful but...come on!

I imagined Polly being only 2-3 months so hence no maternity wear.=] 

But very fun, flirty, easy but stylish clothes. 

A nice pair of light jeans for a causal look.

Add a blazer to keep the outfit structured and a cute pair of Ballet flats for walking about in the shops. =] ( im in love whit these flats =p)

(anyone else bedazzled by pregnant women who walk about the mall in heels all day?) 

A gorgeous tote bag ( i have one like this, that im in love with. =])

And for jewelry a statement ring and a simple necklace and watch. 

keep make up light and easy with some shadow, blush & mascara. 

and your favorite nail polish to brighten your day =]

I actually wear this outfit of normal anyway cause its very causal 

and easy to blend into the night by slipping on some sexy heels.

Whats your pregnancy outfit?

Perf..ect. for christmas. =]

I have said it before but i love perfume. 

It can change & set the mood for an outfit.

And since it's six weeks till Christmas 

I thought I'd give you a guide for some great perfumes that everyone that suite any woman and create moods...so you don't have to shop too much this Christmas. =]

Daisy-Marc Jacobs.

This is a very elegant yet youthful fragrance. I'm head over heels in love with. Daisy features Violet Leaf, Wild Strawberry, Grapefruit Middle Note: Violet, Jasmine, Gardenia & a Base Note of White Woods, Musk, Infusion Of Vanilla. mmmmm yum. =]

Love Rocks-Victoria's secret.(Taylor momsen)

I love the auto-miser on the bottle its so sexy and so is the smell.The top notes include bergamot, peony and raspberry sorbet, sandalwood flower, jasmine, peach nectar, plum and stephanotis, with a dry-down base of golden amber, violet, cashmere musk and vanilla. 

This is not an overly feminine fragrence-more of a sexy mysterious aroma.

Kim Kardashian-Kim Kardashian.

 I'm not a fan of the woman behind it but this fragrance is beautiful!

It's like a very very sexy Chanel perfume.

It features Mandarin, Honey Suckle, Orange Blossom, Pink Jasmine, Tuberose, Sensual Spice, Lush Gardenia, Jacaranda Wood, Tonka Bean, Vanilla Orchid, Musk, Creamy Sandalwood.

Fancy-Jessica Simpson.

 Again I'm not a fan of the woman but she like KK makes a hell of a perfume!

Fancy is Pear and juicy Apricot Nectar wrapped with the glow of Red Fruits, dewy Gardenia laced with the delicacy of Night Blooming Jasmine. Toasted Almonds and Caramel, Creamy Sandalwood, Amber Crystals &Vanilla Crème.

It's very pretty & feminine but still strong and a little bit sexy.

Forbidden Rose- Avril Lavigne.

As you guys know, i wear Avril's first purfume alot. 

but this one is really different with red apple,white peach and Bourbon vanilla,

 lotus, heliotrope and fresh green apple, warm vanilla and chocolate & creamy sandalwood.

Its a darker version of "black star" but still smells like you could eat it!

Miss Dior Cherie- Dior. 

This is such a pretty fragrance with Green Tangerine, Violette, Pink Jasmine, Patchouli, Crystalline Musk, Strawberry Leaves, Caramelized Popcorn, Strawberry Sorbet. Yumm.......................I'm loving the sound of the caramelized popcorn, =]

 Chance-Chanel.

Another beautiful Chanel creation with notes of white musk, hyacinth and citron, pink pepper, jasmine, fresh vetiver, orris absolute and amber patchouli. Chanel is like a lighter version of No.5-but still carries the sweetness and elegance of the original. 

Princess-Vera Wang.

 Think sweet & innocent.

Princess is very pretty with water lily, apple, mandarin meringue,

and golden apricot skin, dark chocolate, amber, musk, and vanilla.

The bottle is very cute too.

With love- Hilary duff.

Now you all know how crazy i am about anything duff. lol

but this perfume is so nice. 

It's very rich and elegant with mangosteen fruit, exotic spices, chai latte,

mangosteen blossom, cocobolo wood, balsam, incense, amber milk and amber musk.

It's very musk and again a very pretty bottle. 

Radience- Britney Spears.

The new fragrance for the princess of...everything.

The 6th fragrance for Brit is created with Luscious berries and dewy petals of pure white flowers, Tuberose, jasmine, orange flower & iris, precious amber woods..

Its defiantly stronger then her others- but if you like 'believe' then you'll love this one. 

Beauty- Calvin Klein.

 This is a very feminine & sophisticated fragrance which opens with top notes of Ambrette Seeds, middle notes of Jasmine and dries down to base notes of Cedar wood. 

It's very clean cut elegance, and is very charming. 

  

So there you have it. 

10 gorgeous perfumes for you sister, besite, & mum.

happy shopping & smelling. 

=]

Whats your favorite Perfume? 

P.s 2/11/10 ;; for more perfume ideas check out A "sweet life follower" named amber who did her one here- or click her picture in the comments below. 

<3 

Polly in Paris.

The belle femme who started it all-Danimezza

This weeks theme- 

Lace.

I'm loving this weeks theme and all the beautiful style boards that are being created with it.

I'm also loving lace & pastels as well this season.(more on that later =])

This season I'm head over heels in love with 'Daisy-by Marc Jacobs'. 
 (more on this later as well. don't worry ill link it. =])

I always feel like lace should be pretty and sweet. 

And after i put this set together i just had this daydream of wearing it in Paris on a beautiful sunny day!

And really can you think of a better place to wear Chanel & Louboutin?

 So hence the eiffle tower necklace charm =] 

Add light pink nails and lips with a touch of mascara. for a sweet natural look =]
So what would you wear in Paris?