A Stolen Shirt.

I can't stop wearing my husband's shirt.

Pumpkin and Chili Party.

Wow, what an amazing weekend and party! The 3rd Annual Yazzie Pumpkin/Chili party went off without a hitch. It was a splendid evening celebrating fall with my Los Angeles family. The food was great, the company lively and the atmosphere was most autumnal. My favorite decorations were the garlands and my very own El Dia de los Muertos altar remembering my passed loved ones. How was your Halloween?

Pumpkin Party!

Tomorrow night will mark the 3rd Annual Yazzie Pumpkin and Chili Party! I am so very excited that we've kept this tradition alive. I make vegetarian chili, cornbread and have tons of accoutrement to garnish the chili with. After lively conversation and seasonal frivolity we carve pumpkins and have a contest. We vote via secret ballot, so really it's anyone game. My theme for decorations this year is Dia de los Muertos, or day of the dead.

I'll let you know how it goes. I'll be taking tons of pictures and documenting the festivities. Oh, and please enjoy the above invitation that my Bunnie created. I know, I know; he's easy on the eyes and talented. Let's just say I married up! {wink, wink!}

Love My Body Now Series: Dressing Your Body Type

I've consulted with countless women on how to dress for their body type. Each of them were exasperated as to why they had a closet full of clothes that didn't look or feel good on their bodies Just like algebra, there's a fool proof formula to follow. Your personal formula ensures that you are dressing in figure flattering styles. This will take the mystery out of shopping frustrations. Take a look at the above chart and determine your body type. Need help? Ask a friend to tell you what your figure most closely resembles. Once you've determined your type, the fun begins!
 

HOUR GLASS:
 

This is my body type. And I used to hate it because I couldn't figure out how to make it work for me. Now I know my formula and feel empowered by my little secret! The secret? Play up the waist at all times. 

 

Wear:  

1.  Fitted clothes that show curves 

2.  Pencil/Slim Skirts 

3.  High Waisted skirts/Pants/Jeans 

4.  Wear a heel whenever possible 

5.  True waist (not hip) belts (I wear a waist belt with everything!) 

6.  Vintage: try 50's to early 60's styles

 

Avoid:
 

1.  Baggy/loose fitting clothes 

2.  trousers
long skirts/dresses
 

3.  tunics (unless belted and paired with skinny pants)
 

PEAR SHAPED: 

Pear shaped women are all about finding balance. You want to give the appearance of a wider shoulder and a bigger bust to counteract your lower half.

 

Wear: 

1.  color on top (focus brought to face) 

2.  dark colors on bottom 

3.  wide neck lines 

4.  flutter sleeves 

5.  detailed blouses
accentuate waist 

6.  A-line skirts 

7.  wide legged/flared jeans darkest denim possible

 

Avoid: 

1.  lighter colored denim 

2.  clingy skirts 

3.  lighter colored bottoms 

RECTANGLE:

Rectangle ladies want to create the appearance of curves. Look at Cameron Diaz for ideas. She doesn't have a curve on her body. But she knows how to create the allusion that she has curves for days.

 

Wear: 

1.  necklines below the collarbone 

2.  blousy shirts that soften shoulder/arms 

3.  tops that cinch at the waist
shirts with pockets at bust line
4.  fuller sleeves 

5.  empire waists

 

Avoid: 

1.  cuffs or rolls on pants/jeans (makes you look stocky/stumpy) 

2.  skinny jeans 

3.  pleats at waist 

4.  belts at waist

 

INVERTED TRIANGLE:

Triangles should play down the top part of their body and focus on their smallest part: their bottom quadrant. Create an optical allusion that will make you seem in perfect proportion!

 

Wear: 

1.  bottoms that flare 

2.  tops that show off thin arms 

3.  darker colors on top 

4.  lighter colors on bottom 

5.  tops that cover hip areas 

6.  boot-cut and flared jeans

 

Avoid: 

1.  less detail and focus on top
pocket-less jeans 

2.  skinny jeans 

I hope this gives you some ideas to play around with. I want every woman to learn how to accentuate their positive assets and play them up! We are each beautiful and extraordinary beings with limitless potential. So let's dress like we are ready to tackle each possibility that comes our way!  Love, Ashley 

Picture Credits:
hourglass: keikolynn.blogspot.com
rectangle: halfclub.com
other pictures: unknown

Triumphant!

Remember the WHERE THE WILD THINGS ARE

contests that Bryan and I entered {here?}

Well, I didn't win.....but Bryan did!

He won third place in his company

for his brilliant interpretation of the concept.

I'm so very proud/excited for my bunnie!

Accentuate the Positive.

I love being a positive woman. {go figure!}

I've observed that many people are negative Nellies.

Which is to be expected, sometimes its
hard to find good in the bad.

I've always thought the world was divided in two types of people;

Half Full and Half Empty.

But guess what? There's worse than half empty!

There's 1/4 empty.

I had a woman snarl at me a month ago to refill her literal

glass that was missing only 1/4 of ice tea.

I was shocked; she must frequently be disappointed by life.

And what good sprouts from negativity?

I choose silver lining.

I choose a positive outlook.

I choose smiles + giggling.

My positive moments this weekend?

1. Taking Soba to the dog park.
2. Filming a NEW MOON spoof.
3. Divine food.
4. Delicate flowers.
5. Spiritual refueling.
6. My new dress.

Quotation.

What do I have to offer?
What do you have to offer?