5 Tips On How To Create More Drama (In Your Blog Posts)

Jacket: Zara

Trousers: Vintage

Handbag: Windsor 

Photography: Franz Swantko

Makeup and Hair: Amy Velazquez @ Salon Pop

Hello there!  How are you doing today?  I hope you are laughing as hard as I am! This hair style was inspired by "the wind" haha.  Have you ever had a photo shoot where the wind wasn't cooperating with you, so you just went with it?  This is what I decided to do.  

"Oftentimes life is like adjusting to the weather, and you feel as though you have no control over what is going on around you.  Sometimes you have to just go with it and make it work."  



5 Tips On How To Create More Drama (in your blog posts):

• Accentuate the Positive- Try creating a dramatic makeup look around a specific feature on your face.  I chose my eyes and eyebrows for this dramatic look (and let the wind do the rest), but you can focus on your lips or contour your face as well.
• Accessorize-Choose a loud accessory that screams for attention such as a statement necklace, a fabulous hat or scarf, a handsome handbag, a decorated manicure from Jamberry, or stunning shoes as your focal point.
• Prints-Choose a printed dress, pants, or blouse to draw attention to that particular item.  
• Hair-A beautiful braid, updo, a top notch top knot, a wig, a sleek flat ironed bob, or a crown of curls can elevate any look.
• Photography-Maybe you leave it all up to Photoshop to create the drama for you.  Using different filters (on Instagram, black and white, or sepia) and lighting can really add some drama at the end of  the day.  Also, using different photographers to give your photos an updated and more curated look through their eyes can make all the difference.  Some people prefer realistic looking photos, while others prefer fantasy oriented or highly edited ones.  I think it's important "not to judge" other bloggers for their chosen style if it is not like your own and to also stay open to creating different styles for yourself.  

I hope you found these tips helpful!

  

What do you do when you get bored with your style and want to create a more dramatic look? Do you get a new hair style? Dye your hair? Change your makeup? Or overhaul your whole personal style?  I'd like to hear from you in the comments below.

Have a great week!

Joanna 

You can follow my adventures on Instagram @astylishlovestory

Statement Sleeves and Spanx Leggings

These leggings are black.  We took these photos at night under a street lamp.

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I love the fact that these Spanx faux leather leggings come with an inspirational tag with a quote from Sara Blakely:)

Coat: Nanette Lepore

Leggings: Spanx

Boots: Donald J. Pliner Signature

Earrings: Eliot Danori

Makeup: Nora Frislie

Photography: Franz Swantko

* This is NOT a sponsored post.  All opinions and items are my own.

Hello!  How is your week going? Have you ever worn Spanx?  I've wanted to talk with you about these faux leather leggings from Spanx for quite some time because I love them so much!  Spanx were created by entrepreneur Sara Blakely.  I saw her in an interview once and have been a fan ever since.  She's a truly inspirational woman (as you can see here, she even includes an inspirational tag on her leggings). Recently, I found out about her faux leather leggings and immediately began searching for these ultimate leggings. When I tried them on, they were everything I was hoping for and more.  I think the reason why I love these leggings so much is because it has this amazing faux leather fabric that smooths out the lumps and bumps and the shaping waistband is built in.  Nice!  The material on these particular leggings are even thick enough to wear as pants, but thin enough to wear under anything.  I loved them so much that I purchased them in both black and wine for the winter season.  It's always nice when clothes work with your body.

What do you think about wearing leggings with shaping capabilities?   

Last year, I was wishing for a blue velvet coat and then shortly after that, I found this embroidered blue velvet coat from Nanette Lepore.  It is so pretty and I love the puffy bell sleeve details. This embroidery is so delicate and goes perfectly with these highly embellished beaded suede boots from Donald J. Pliner.  Statement sleeve details are also a huge trend right now.  

What is your favorite kind of statement sleeve? 

Hope you have a Wonderful Week!