Laurie B Style Client Book - Shannon

SHANNON {LONDON/PARIS STYLE GUIDE}© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

LAURIEBSTYLE’S RULES TO LIVE & STYLE BY!The Four Piece Rule. Every outfit you put together should have at least four pieces styled in it. No more of just wearing a top and bottom. Instead, go for a top, a bottom and two other pieces! Can be a jacket and belt, a belt and necklace or a sweater and scarf, or a belt and earrings. You decide! (This does not include shoes!)Color, Pattern, Texture, & Shine. Every outfit should contain an element from each. Color means, Color! Can be color head to toe but also can be a pop of turquoise in a necklace for an all white ensemble. Pattern refers to Prints. Can be animal prints, graphic prints, floral prints, and really any print. Again it can be a full outfit, or a blouse to your outfit but it can also be a shoe or a handbag. Texture means texturized fabric. This includes Leather, tweed, sweater, denim, pony hair, snake skin, piques and box weaves. Shine is your bling! Whether its sparkling jewelry or a sequin blouse add shine always!When in Doubt, Belt it Out! - Tried and true. Works every time. Just keep in mind your waist is at the smallest point of your ribcage which is about 2” above your belly button! Define your waist there and you will look instantly 5 lbs slimmer.Style is About Contrasts. - This is the secret trick to all style: mixing and matching contrasts. Try dressy and casual together, hard and soft fabrics, feminine and edgy details, silk and leather, there are so many contrasting style concepts, you can’t go wrong. Just break the rules and have fun!Wear your Best Accessory Always... Confidence! © 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

LAURIE’S FAVORITE STYLING TIDBITSLeopard is considered a neutral and can be A nude or tan shoe will make your legs look paired with almost every color and even longer and leaner. But think outside of the pattern mixed as well. Play up your colored new nude: leopard, snake, champagne, light denim for a creative statement look, or keep grey, tan, metallic, coral, peach and pink all it fun but toned down with your dark denim. act as “nude” too. On you it’s best pair with a white or off white blouse when playing the casual cool feel. Color mixing doesn’t have to be in the wardrobe, Use accessories to introduce an additionJacket fit is of upmost importance. Your color into your look. I colorful earring, shoulder seams should sit directly on your necklace, belt, handbag or shoe can add a shoulders and avoid pocket or chest details pop of excitement to your look. Also It’s an easy to dabble in color-blocking.Horizontal Stripes are typically a “no-no” as they can widen the body shape. But by A v-neck shape elongates the neck and makes pairing a blazer (or cardigan!) over the you look taller! stripes, it breaks up the overpowering stripes and gives you the vertical elongating lines Layer three necklaces together to make a that flatters your shape. bigger statementAvoid top hemlines that hit you at the widest Frame your face. Use necklaces to fill negative point of your hips. The hem should hit above space with an open neckline, or also when a or below your widest hip line. Try, pairing dress neckline is slightly too high, pair with a with a cropped jacket to balance the length. lower laying necklace for flattering balance.Seeing more ankle can also elongate the legs. by Don't forget the \"half-tuck\" into the front of cuffing up or cropping your bottoms you your slacks or denim. It lengthens your legs create a better visual proportion for you while showing your waist shape, especially when wearing heels. Always cuff up your sleeves of shirts and jackets to elongate your arms! ~ And lastly, make the belt your BEST friend! ~© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

YOUR BODY TYPE AND WHAT MAKES IT FABULOUS Proper fit: {Lautrhiee’bsoddeyfinwihtiiolen}at: Wthehesnama ewtaimrderopbreomisottaeilsobraeldanancedtsoliymoutor body sdhiastprea,cdtseffirnoems yyoouurr nleaatsutrafalvaonrditeoha-rseoasbeaanudtimfuolscturves, importantly, flatters your most fabulous areas. The Pear: Tips for my Body Type:I feel like my body is bottom heavy. My hips seem Create balance to your hips by adding width and attention to your bust. to be wider across than my shoulders but I Add a belt to every dress, skirt, and pretty much every outfit, to have a tiny waist, like Kim Kardashian. When I help draw attention above your hips to your waistline. That in- wear full skirts and big patterns it just makes turn will show off your natural shape. Wear brighter colors on your top half to help maximize the me feel bigger. I wish I could hide my hips! shoulders and bust-line, and wear darker colors on your bottom half to minimize your hips. Don’t feel that you have to wear black to be the most slimming. You can wear black, but you can also wear wine, navy, or chocolate brown. Think darker on bottom, and brighter on top. You can even wear a chambray top with a white pencil skirt. Don’t get stuck in the black trap! Vertical stripes and lines are great for wearing on your bottom half, while bright or bold patterns and horizontal stripes are better for your top half. It’s of utmost importance to always wear the slimmest pieces you can on your bottom half. The best styles will fit comfortably at the widest point of your hips and go directly down, meaning a great pencil skirt or a straight-leg jean will flow straight down from your hips as opposed to contouring in. Use the art of distraction to draw attention to anywhere that you want the attention to be. While using color techniques for bottom and half, use details like sparkling statement necklaces or bold patterned shoes to keep the attention framing your face or to your fabulous heels!© 2014 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

YOUR TRAVEL STYLE, INSPIRED!

Expanding your travel wardrobe: Every shirt packed has MANY style options. Option #1 Any top & jacket with blue jeans Option #2 Any top & jacket with black jeans Option #3 Any top with long sweater belted (with old black belt) and leggings Option #4 Any top with black skirt tights and new black belt. **Wear flats boots for day and heel boots for dressy evening.© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

Example of style option #1 See inspiration photos for new ways to wear your scarf creatively, like the shoulder shawl over you coat and when inside, your coat is open, and the scarf is just draped easy and long, over your coat tucked under your coat collar.© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

Example of style options #1,2, 4 Remember that you can wear either your blue jacket OR your new black jacket in any outfit option. (don’t forget to add the necklace detail for added style to your look. Remember the four-piece rule!© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

Example of style option #3 Have fun wearing your more dressy blouse under a your cozy long sweater. Wear with jeans OR leggings. And don’t forget When in doubt, Belt it out! Wear your flat shoes for day and instantly take this to a dressier dinner or evening with your heeled boots© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

Example of style option #3 AIRPLANE OUTFIT! Also, you can try any dress under your long cozy sweater with tights and boots! You’ll feel stylish and feminine! Remember you can layer an additional cardigan under your cozy sweater for a pop of color and added warmth.© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

Example of style option #2 Love how the new black jacket can be perfect for a warmer travel day. Add any cardigan under it to give additional warmth to your look. You can recreate this look with this blouse as well as the flowy white one. Don’t forget to add a scarf for a pop of color!© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

Your Special Event Dresses Travel Style. Wait until the special evening or event to wear these first. Red dress for Moulin Rouge and the striped dress for the business dinner. This way they will be in perfect condition when you wear them out. THEN you can re-style them a second time for casual day/or casual dinner. By pairing them with your leggings (instead of tights) and flat boots. This will give you added warm too. Don’t forget !! Transform the dress under your jacket by adding a belt. Especially the red one. Wear a belt with it and it will look like a completely different dress. This way when you wear it loose and feminine it will still be a surprise come Valentine’s Day!© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

Twirled to Perfection A fun, flirty skirt has so many possibilities! By swapping your anorak for your leather, you’re taking this look from day to night! Try a great pair of nude heels or edge it up with your black boots. You can also try a variety of graphic tees and blouses as well as try some sandals for spring/summer! Variety is the spice of life, so giving your outfits whole new life by simply changing your jacket or shoes can transform your wardrobe!© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

Miss Military A military jacket – or anorak – is a favorite neutral piece to wear with virtually anything! Cuffed jeans, a nude heel, and any colored tee will be pulled together with your famous anorak! Cuffed jeans is your new favorite style secret – see how it transforms the whole outfit? Also, try a half- tuck to elongate your legs with a look like this!© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

No Waisted Time It’s all about defining your waist and creating balance, so when you’re wearing a shift dress, make sure to add a jacket that has some waist definition built in, such as your favorite anorak here. Don’t forget a fun heel to elongate your legs, as well! For a more casual look, try jeans with a graphic tee and flats and you’ll be stylish and comfortable! Layering – whether it’s your tops or your necklaces, this is a trick to add volume to your top half as well as an extra element of style to any outfit!© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

Feminine – With a Twist If you want to take your feminine dress to a whole new level, pair it with that great anorak we’ve been talking about! Or, try a graphic tee with a great lace skirt, shorts, or floral printed denim. The jacket gives these chic looks a masculine twist and makes you look like you know exactly what you’re doing! A nude heel is a must for every woman’s closet. They are totally chic and help to keep the eye moving in an unbroken line all the way down your legs, making them look miles long!© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

All Dressed Up! Your LBD (little black dress) is getting double duty here! A wide belt and a more casual jacket makes this great for a lunch date! Swap out the jacket for a berry-colored cardigan with a belt over that and it’s time for dinner and a movie! With just a simple layer and/or shoe change, you can take this outfit easily from day to night. Belts are the best tools to define your waist, so wear them under your structured jackets and over your more form-fitting cardigans for a slim look!© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

Do It With Flair Another LBD that you can rock several different ways. You will look super sweet and ready for date night with a sleek belt and some fabulous heels – you could even try a pop of color in the shoes! Give it some dimension and edge with your denim jacket and boots! Don’t be afraid of some color! When you have a great base like an LBD, you can have fun with colored accessories – necklaces, belts, shoes and bags!© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

Denim-licious! A denim jacket is another favorite due to its endless versatility! Black pants with a colored top is a super easy formula, or try it over your pencil dress! PS – don’t forget the belt! Jackets are also a great way to add volume! This will help balance out your shape and make you look and feel as beautiful as you really are!© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

Denim for Days This jacket was way too good – we had to create more outfits with it! Again, with a blouse and black or colored pants and a nude shoe are an instant hit! With a busy print such as stripes, a solid, neutral jacket is a great way to ground the outfit while creating the balance on top that we had talked about! Another tip you’re never going to want to forget is cuffing your sleeves! Breaking up that line that the hem and sleeves create across your hips is going to make a world of difference! Try it with all of your long sleeves and see the difference it makes!© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

Casual Queen A zip-up cardigan with a graphic tee and jeans is great for running errands or catching a Saturday matinee! Try a midi length black skirt to kick it up a notch! Some wedges for day and stilettos for night will give this staple look two saucy variations! Horizontal stripes are widening, so this is a great look for a pear shape! This pattern along with the jacket adds the needed volume to your top half! Try a waist belt with the skirt and all eyes will be on your defined waist!© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

Mustard Mania Just another variation on our favorite jean/tee/cardigan or jacket combo. Here you can see what a fun belt and half tuck do for your legs – they look miles long! Keeping it bright on the top half and more mellow on the bottom will draw the attention right where you need it – to your face and shoulders. Not only does this create balance, but it makes sure the focus is on your gorgeous face!© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

YOUR SHOPPING LIST: BLOUSES http://rstyle.me/n/xu96vm8se http://rstyle.me/n/xu965m8se http://rstyle.me/n/xthjzm8se http://rstyle.me/n/xvaehm8se© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

YOUR SHOPPING LIST: ANKLE CROP PANTS http://rstyle.me/~4xDwT http://rstyle.me/n/wvv6em8se - may come in other colors in store, only black online right now http://rstyle.me/~4xDwX http://rstyle.me/n/xvaphm8se © 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875

YOUR SHOPPING LIST: SKIRTS http://rstyle.me/n/xvazhm8se http://rstyle.me/n/xvb9dm8se This is the same DVF skirt we tried on and fit amazingly, that's onsale for $170. Its on sale in black too! http://rstyle.me/n/xvcbzm8se http://rstyle.me/n/xvbthm8se http://rstyle.me/n/xvbw9m8se© 2015 All Rights Reserved. LaurieBstyle LLC www.lauriebstyle.com 310-569-7875