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Tips and Tricks—Your Accessories Can Help You To Look Trimmer

It's that time of year again and we're all looking for some tricks to use until our new year resolutions start showing results! Here are a couple of ways we've found to use accessories to hide a little December overindulgence.

1. The Right Necklace
Glamour.com says, slip on a long, chunky necklace.
 Not only are statement necklaces totally trendy, but the elongated U shape will make your torso seem extra long and lean. Make yours stand out even more by wearing it over a light-color top.

2. A Properly Worn Belt
Belts are great fashion accessories that can be worn by anyone and fool the eye if done right. Women that are short or thick waisted can still wear belts without drawing too much attention to their mid section. The trick is that you need to wear the belt lower on your hips, rather than at your waistline. This will draw the attention away from your waist and elongate the look of your torso. Chain belts are trendy right now and look very stylish when slung low.

3. Keep The Eye Looking Up
Wearing an accessory high on your body can be a great way to attract attention up. 
A scarf, brooch, great earrings or statement necklace can act as a focal point, drawing the eye up to your face. Always choose medium sized accessories - too big and chunky can add weight and anything too small or fine will disappear.

4. Lots Of Shoe, Lots Of You
Even though our shoes are the opposite direction of where we want to be noticed, they do make a difference in our overall look. The chunkier the shoe and more rounded the toe, the heavier you will appear. The best shoes for reducing apparent weight have a thin sole, medium to high heel and a reasonably pointed toe. Steer clear of mules and ankle straps, instead go for shoes that show more of your foot, creating a long line and visually elongating your legs.

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