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?
Two years later, she has made changes to her makeup routine, but she still prefers to keep it to a minimal with just blush, eyeliner and lip gloss. What can I say, she’s a natural beauty! Recently, she started her own events planning business and I had the opportunity of doing her makeup for her photo shoot. She was aiming for a casually chic look, so she reminded me, nothing dramatic like last time.
Real Friends Don’t Let Friends Leave Out Busted…or Do They?
Looking at pictures of Foxy Brown performing with Nicki Minaj at the Roseland Ballroom in NYC earlier this week, I was left with a bunch of questions. First, let me begin by saying, I was happy to see Foxy and Nicki come together without all the usual drama, and yes, I am a fan of them both, especially Foxy. I still remember seeing her for the first time in the “Ain’t No” video with Jay-Z and thinking how beautiful she was, and recording her songs on the radio, and listening to them over and over again, to memorize the lyrics…she was BAD!
But back to the questions….what did Foxy have on? Why? And most importantly, where were her friends? Now, this post purpose isn’t to bash Foxy Brown, because we’ve all had our moments, but, as my father has always told me, your real friends tell you the truth. Where were her friends to tell her that she was stuck in a time warp?
Ultimately, this all got me to thinking about the bigger question, “would you tell a friend if she looked bad”? Is it a friend’s place to tell you that your hairstyle or your outfit is unflattering? And, how would you feel, being told that your lipstick shade is horrid?
My mom and sister will be the FIRST to tell me that my foundation is too orange or that they dislike my new hairstyle, and as much as I hate to hear it, I do value their opinions. Maybe, it might be different coming from someone else.
How do you feel? Are you honest with your friends about their looks, or do you sugarcoat your opinions in the name of friendship?