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How to get slimmer without surgery

It’s true that black clothing makes you look slimmer, that’s why every women has a little black dress somewhere in their wardrobe.

If you want to hide any lumps and bumps lighter clothing emphasise your contours and produce unwanted shadows. Black clothing can even make you appear taller, yes!

If you black wearing lovers are feeling daring, go ahead and wear full head-to-toe black, it is the oldest trick in the book, and for good reason, it helps create a vertical line, it is the most effective and chicest option.

Colour is the first thing most people see in an outfit, plus it is extremely elegant and very easy to dress.

There are many people who are self-conscious about the way they look, being insecure about your image is very common, with a few tips: by dressing for body type and wearing clothes that can actually sped pounds from your image will give anyone a confidence boost.

If you want to give off a thinner appearance it is key to stay away from certain clothing and colours and focus more on others. For e.g. wearing clothes that cut off at the widest part of your body is a big no no, such as shorts that cut off at your calf.

Instead, opt for a knee length skirt or straight jeans add some heels for that extra length to elongate your body and create a silhouette. Lastly go for the dark shades, black is the best bet.

Do’s and Dont’s

Do… Wearing all black is the oldest trick in the book, and most effective.

Don’t… Wear crop tops, shorts or skirts that cut off at your unwanted body parts

Don’t… Wear only white clothing

Do… Wear vertical lines

Don’t… Wear horizontal lines

Wearing black is a well-known fact for making you appear slimmer, it creates rooms and objects appear smaller so why not us.

If you don’t fancy wearing all black, mix it up. If you are top heavy wear a black top and coloured bottoms, and if you are bottom heavy wear black trousers with a coloured top, this also helps balance out your proportion.

It is true that bright clothing can actually do the exact opposite and could make you appear bigger, which doesn’t mean you have to stay away, you just need to know how to mix it up.

Let’s face it some of us are too busy to count calories or visit the gym regularly, wearing black would save us both time and money.

Full time student Kate King said: “most of my wardrobe is black clothing, I just love it. It’s comfortable and takes me 10 minutes to get ready as it matches everything”   

Samantha Dennings said: “black clothing is my life, I don’t wear much else. I don’t know what it is about the colour, I just feel confident. I do feel slimmer wearing this colour of clothing”.

Sheldon Singh said: “black is for all occasions, and there are days where you feel a little frumpy and want to feel good about yourself, the day after Christmas for e.g. or have skipped the gym for a week. Wearing black is a quick and easy solution”.

So if you are looking for a quick fix, look glamorous in black and look pounds lighter doing it.

Major moves for winter

Winter is approaching, and it’s about to become cold and dull, doesn’t mean your clothes have to be boring and unflattering. Actually, we believe there are more clothing options during this time, layers and layers of it.

Keeping you feeling warm and cosy, but still looking chic and simply comfortable in your own skin.

Whether you want to get a new wardrobe each winter, which let’s face it is lots of fun, or even style out your existing wardrobe. That spring dress you can’t bare to return to the back of your wardrobe can easily be styled with a warm coat, and tights, it’s a way to extend the life of your summery dresses.

Tights are a life save for winter, it is a way to turn up your outfit without freezing to death. Especially for a night out on the town, don’t forget to make them black.

The first thing we associate with winter are coats, and is actually the most important thing in your winter wardrobe, it will be the first thing people see, it will be your visible ‘hello’.

So whether it’s a trenchcoat, ever since Burberry it has become a fashion choice. Or perhaps the duffelcoat, the ultimate cosy coat with a big hood and wide pockets. Or maybe a parka, the comfortable yet glamorous option. Whichever you choose let’s face it, it will get you through the coldest of seasons. Make it black.

Another important one is sweaters and jumpers, there’s nothing better than a sweater in wintertime. They are incredibly snug, so snug you could live in them, forever, or a very long time.

From a chunky knit to a turtle neck, there’s nothing more than a sweater to make winter feel more like winter.

The best thing about sweaters is they are so easy to dress, on those days where you’re in a rush and need a quick outfit to throw together, whether that’s skinny jeans, pencil skirt or leather leggings, it all works. Don’t forget, make it back.

Accessories such as hats, gloves and scarfs are super cute and weather appropriate, just because you have to bundle up doesn’t mean you can’t look good. Take a luxury oversized scarf and wrap up warm, keep your feet warm ad toasty with a pair of fur lined boots, a simple woolly hat and ear muffs that will keep your ears feeling like summer, and we can’t stress enough the sheer importance of woolly socks. And remember black is best.

When we think of winter we associate it with, skiing, turtle necks, boots, hot spas, ice skating, Christmas and many more. When we add clothes to these winter wonderland activates it all seems a lot easier. Let’s be honest- it’s all about the coat.

The season’s best is all about comfort with the day-to-day duties in the chilly temperatures most defiantly bars bare legs. So remember those woolly tights cause baby, its cold outside.

A few places what specifically sell black clothing, from gothic to sophisticated, from elegant to edgy…

1. Dark side - Darkside is Europe's best range of alternative & pop culture based fashion. Specializing in alternative, gothic, punk, rock, tattoo, lowbrow and street wear clothing.
2. WHBM white house black market - individual collections of fabulous clothing and accessories in shades of white and ivory. It was a special, very personal place...for us and our customers. As we grew we made sure each new boutique would be just as special. Expanding on our original theme, we opened Black Market in 1995, and in 1997 we combined our boutiques into one concept, and White House Black Market was born
3. Brandy Melville – It is a major fashion house inspired by Los Angeles, yet has become a worldwide
4. Black Milk - Manufacture awesome printed leggings, swims, tops and skirts from our little design studio in Brisbane, Australia
5. All Saints - Aesthetically, All Saints is known for offering sharp edge, directional clothing with a muted palette dominated by blacks, browns and greys In reviews by fashion and style critics, All Saints clothes have variously been described as "British chic rock n roll", a "romantically pre-aged look
6. The Kooples – The Kooples bring chic back to the streets, dressing couples in a dark, fresh, vintage look. Teaming up with London tailors Norton&Sons.
7. Black Swan - Black Swan effortlessly blends edgy textiles with soft, romantic silhouettes to reflect the complexities and layers of the modern woman. The Black Swan, a true rarity in form, alludes an unpredictable elegance in style and grace. Refreshingly unique, she finds comfort in her own skin. She is effortless in her styling, chic in her demeanor, and strong in her sense of self.
8. Urban Outfitters - It is an innovative specialty retail company which offers a variety of lifestyle merchandise to highly defined customer niches. With brands such as Urban Outfitters, Anthropologie, Free People, Terrain and BHLDN — are both compelling and distinct. 
9. American Apparel - it’s made-in-the-USA cotton basics in modern & retro styles.
10. Lover - LOVER is an ever-changing monument to defiant youth, natural wisdom and feminine charm. Contrast and the unexpected are elemental to the LOVER aesthetic. 

Make up overload

Dark colours, particularly black, are the typical colours for a perfect winter finish. Whether talking about clothes, nail designs or makeup. And when it comes down to makeup there is no better way to add darker shades then through adding a dark lipstick. Yes, dark lips are the makeup trend for fall and winter. There are many ways shades of dark lipstick that you can introduce to your usual makeup routine including: dark red and purple, brown and maybe even black if you feel bold enough. And not to worry, dark lipstick looks perfect on every skin tone. Combine it with a black eye-liner for a daily look and with a darker smoky eyes for a night on the town. 

-‘Pristine’ by Illamasqua:

Illamasqua’s colour-rich formula packs a bold punch with their matte, black lipstick in ‘Pristine’. Creamy and moisturising with a heavenly opaque coverage, it’s easy to see why it’s one of my most coveted products.

"It's really difficult to find a true matte black lipstick that meets the holy grail of dark lipsticks: intense colour, long lasting, and emollient. Illamasqua succeeds in that quest."

-‘Black’ by The Portland Black Lipstick Company: 

This independent cosmetic company provides an all-natural and richly pigmented black lipstick that will not disappoint.  The colour payoff is unrivalled and creates a solid deposit of colour with one quick swipe. It holds up against a full day of eating and drinking which is a rarity among black lipsticks.

"The best ever! A perfect blend of black iron oxide and mica in a moisturising base, this colour is opaque and long-lasting" 

-‘Tarred’ by Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics:

Your go-to black lipsticks "Obsessive Compulsive Cosmetics" lip tars are the perfect choice for those of you that Price diversity. With the rich pigmentation of a lipstick and ease of a gloss, the way in which you customise your look is only limited by your own imagination. The aptly named ‘Tarred’ dries down to a beautiful satin finish that that will lend a bit of shine to your lips, making it the perfect accessory to spice up a minimal makeup look or emphasise a dramatic one. The amount of product needed to create a solid finish is fairly minimal and is perfect for mixing with other lip tars.

"I get so many compliments when wearing this shade"

The eyes are important it is the first thing people see, which is why your eye make-up should be irresistible. Black smoky looks are to die for, and if it is applied correctly and you have the best of the best you can achieve an elegant look for any occasion.

Jane Iredale: Purepressed Eyeshadow

The ebony shade is perfect, no doubt it will give you an effortless smoky eyed look.

All eyeshades are pigmented shades, sensitivity tested, also vegan and gluten free, long lasting, crease free and an easy blend texture. No wonder it’s one of the best.

Total beauty.com rating 9.6

“Vibrant enough to go from day to evening, I love this product it also has beautiful depth to the colour”

£12.50

Urban Decay: Matte Eyeshadow

Blackout is amazingly velvety also crease free and have every texture and colour imaginable. Sold separately and in palettes for an even dramatic look.

Total beauty.com rating 9.5

“They blend well, are buildable and last even without primer”.

£14

MAC make-up Eyeshadow

Bestseller Carbon- an intense black. A highly pigmented powder which applies evenly and blends well.

“Recently bought Carbon (matt intense black) eyeshadow. This is absolutely amazing. You can use your angled eye liner brush and use it as eyeliner instead of liquid eyeliner for a softer appearance. Absolute quality. Totally versatile product”.

£13

NARS: Eye paint

Line, highlight, shade and define

Black Valley- modern artistic versatility and icy metallic finishes with a matte touch

“The eye paint works as an eye shadow, eye liner but a softer version, it’s just great. It’s also easy to apply and doesn’t end up under my eyes at the end of the day”.

Rated 4.1 out of 5

£18.50