Fashion editor and style expert, Jacqui Stafford has put a new twist on body shapes, in her new book, The Wow Factor: Insider Style Secrets for Every Body and Every Budget. Rather than be compared to an apple or pear, Stafford wants women to recognize shapes as something fun and positive.
The Sunglasses (Hourglass): Balanced curves (ie: Sofia Vergara & Kim Kardashian)
- Bust and hips nearly the same size
- Well defined waist – 9″ or more smaller than bust
- Full Bust
- Shapely Legs
The Fragrance Bottle (Pear): Smaller on top and bigger on the bottom (ie: Beyonce & Jennifer Lopez)
- Wider hips and thighs
- Narrower shoulders
- Wider bottom
- Smaller bust
Lipstick (Banana or Rectangle) : Very little curves (ie: Gwyneth Paltrow & Kate Moss)
- Undefined Waist
- Narrower Hips
- Small Bust
Heart Pendant (Downward Triangle): Bigger up top and smaller on the bottle (ie: Angelina Jolie & Queen Latifah)
- Larger Bust
- Broader Shoulders
- Narrower Hips
- Less Defined Waist
Cocktail Ring (Round): Silhouette is round
- Tend to gain weight in your middle section
- Have a higher waist
- Bust, waist and hips are very close in measurements
What do you think of the new shape names? Which new shape are you?





















84th Annual Academy Awards Best Dressed
Sacha Baron Cohen’s stunt on the red carpet almost distracted the glamorous tone during the 84th Annual Academy Award’s pre-show, yet with the following fashionably fierce ladies on the red carpet, that would have been nearly impossible.
I was watching the red carpet with my 4 year-old nephew, so I’m sure you can imagine how hard it was for me to focus, especially when he’s throwing his apple juice on me. I still got the chance to catch a few of my favs.
So without further adieu, the awards for Best Dress goes to….
Angelina Jolie wurked the thigh-high slit, in the dark velvet Versace gown. Viola Davis looked radiant in a green Vera Wang gown and rocking her bronze natural hair. Jennifer Lopez showed off all of her assets in a cream Zuhair Murad gown and last, but certainly not least, Michelle Williams looked very feminine in a strapless bright orange Louis Vuitton gown.
So tell me, who were you favorites? Who are you least favorites?