How to properly measure you body

Trying on clothing can be a pain especially with clothes fitting differently at every other store that you go to. So in this post ill give you some advice on how to properly measure your body. It's good to know your measurements because then you will have a better idea of what your whole body measures at so then t can be easier knowing what sizes to stay between.

What you will need:

Tape measure

A friend to measure you 

Pencil 

Paper 

Tight fitting clothes that won't add bulk, I usually wear a fitted tank top and shorts or a swimsuit.

In the picture below is where you want to measure. You have your bust, natural waistline, hips and inseam.

                               

When measuring the bust you'll take both arms and lift them straight out to your sides at shoulder height, like a kid playing airplane. Then your friend will take the tape measure and wrap it around the fullest part of your bust. Then you will lower your arms and just breath normally; don't poke your chest out and stand up straight. Write down your bust measurement and move to the waist.

Your natural waist line is normally slightly above your belly button. The easiest way to find that is place your hands on our hips and bend sideways, keep your hips parallel to the floor. Keep your legs straight and stand up tall. When you bend your friend should see the crease in your sides. This is your natural waist line and should measure here with the tape measure. Arms should be down at your sides ,continue to write this measurement down.

Now measuring your hips, this should be again at the fullest part of the bottom half of your body. Wrap the tape measure around with hands at your side and write your measurement down.

Your full body measurements should read like this for example- 34-27-39. 

The inseam is simply the length of your legs and this comes in handy to know if you need short, regular or long pants. I have a 33 inch inseam so I normally need long pants but it also depends on your preference and the designer who made the pants. Some brands that are long they make their pants for the extreme long inseam and then I'll have to get regular.

There are two ways to get your inseam- spread your legs shoulder width apart and as shown in the picture above go from the inside of your leg and go down to where your ankle stops. This is the inseam of your legs and best fitting length of pants. Now if you don't have someone to measure this for you, what I have done before is take a pair of pants that you love the length of and measure them the exact same way. Lay them flat on the floor and from one of the inside legs start at the crotch of the pants and measure down to the bottom leg, hem of the pants.

That's pretty simple : ) now you have your body measurements to go off of when you need fitted for clothing and if you're into it it's something to keep track of if your starting to loose weight and want to see physical body changes.  

At Keaton Row and me as a stylist I offer to help women find their measurements as well as finding their body shape; apple, pear, hourglass or straight. If you need a personal stylist for any reason or any occasion see me at this site. Http://keatonrow.com/stylist/kristareese   You may have to copy and paste the link.

I hope this was informative for all you ladies, any question just comment bellow.

Krista 

Keaton Row fashion stylist

Http://keatonrow.com/stylist/kristareese

Fanpage

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At the beach or the pool get these looks.

This summer should be full of sun, fun and well fashion of course. So of course I made up a lookbook for this summer fun. Who says you can't be fashionable when your out swimming, well or just laying out looking cute which us girls do pretty well.

Some small tips for summer beach or poolside fashion. Make sure to wear your sunblock of course everyone likes a nice tan but be smart about when too much sun is enough. Also accessories can be worn out but don't over do it, sometimes a big bulky necklace can take fun from being out, as I've noticed from experience sometimes you feel more hot as if you have a turtle neck on and that just gets too uncomfortable and may cut your beach time in half. 

Go basic with the makeup as well, it's okay to skip the concealer. What I've done is just used a small bronze powder very light brush once over my face but I never skipped on the eye liner or mascara. The trick to that use the waterproof kind ; )  

I'll give you a little look at what you can find in my beach ready lookbook, to see the full lookbook (there is 6 pages) click on this link, or copy and paste into your browser. https://keatonrow.com/lookbook/518f019da93e875e460000bd/cover

 

I'm super excited about this lookbook I put together. Get ideas from two pieces, accessories to wear, bags to carry. What's even better you can shop straight from this lookbook and it gives you the sizes, brands and prices right there in the lookbook. If you want a personalized summer look thats easy too, just contact me or sign up free for me to work one on one with you. 

Styled by me at http://keatonrow.com/stylist/kristareese

Have a great and safe summer

Krista

Keaton Row fashion stylist

http://keatonrow.com/stylist/kristareese

Fanpage

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How to have your own personal stylist.

Having a personal stylist doesn't mean that you have to pay a lot of money to have them. You also don't have to be a celebrity, I work with moms, teachers, business women and women just simply needing help to add to their wardrobe. I work one on one with clients for any occasion or its not an occasion just a time to go shopping. The great thing about it it's all online and to get the looks you want it's free; you pick which items you want to buy from the looks I create for you. But there is NO obligation that you have to buy.

I work for Keaton Row, a new way to shop and have your own personal stylist. You make a free account and all your information is only sent to your stylist so they know what you like and don't like and ways to communicate with you to get you the best possible looks for you.

   

You will get what is called a lookbook, it is all categorized so its easy for you to shop and view your items, I the stylist pick items for you based on the information you give me and when I talk to you through email, you then can shop straight from there and items ship directly to you. Keaton Row offers styles from name brands such as Michael Michael Kors, Jessica Simpsom, Steve Madden and many more, the catalog has over 2000+ items to choose from like purses, sunglasses, shoes, clothing and even gift ideas. What is great about Keaton Row is that we take care of plus size, petite and we also have a maternity section.

Here is a lookbook screen shot that I created of summer shoe looks. To see the entire look book and even shop from it copy and paste this link into your web browser.

https://keatonrow.com/lookbook/518efb56a93e875e4600009d/cover

                           

    

Lookbooks dont have to be just clothing. Like the one up above, it was created for summer shoe ideas from flats, heels and wedges For example if you wanted all shirts, purses or jewelry or full looks for the office; the lookbooks can consist of pretty much anything. 

If you need outfit looks for a first date, a makeover, need new looks for the office, have a wedding to attend or you want the ease of simply someone picking looks for you. That's what I'm here for. 

When I work with my clients I will uncover your lifestyle, help you determine your body shape and what colors would look best for you. I try my hardest to make you comfortable in your skin.

Please feel free to contact me and ask me any questions you may need. To get started getting styled by me please click on "Get Styled By Me" through this link http://keatonrow.com/stylist/kristareese (you may have to copy a d paste the link)

          

   

Take care my fashionistas : )

Krista 

Keaton Row fashion stylist

Http://keatonrow.com/stylist/kristareese 

Fanpage

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Rectangle shape: the straight and narrow

The second most common body shape is the rectangle body type. There is no definition in curves from shoulder to hip. Most women will have little to no bust hence why many call it the boyish shape. It's common for the rectangle group to gain weight in the midsection, arms and upper thighs but their best asset are their lower legs.

                                                             

 

Being a straight shape you can really play with many textures, prints and colors; as long as you don't over due it. This is so because you'll be adding an appearance of curves, a waistline and volume. To define your waist line tips with a wind v-neck, u-neck or off the shoulder are great. Then you can add a wide dark colored waist belt at your natural waistline. To determine your natural waistline bend sidewise with your hands on your hips,where your torso creases is where your natural waistline will be. You don't have to always wear a waist belt though. find tops that have an empire waistline or anything that nips at the waistline.

                                                    

    

For curve appeal even wearing the right bra can help you out. Even if you don't think you need one, get fitted for the right one. You can break up your body by wearing a print on the top and dark colored bottoms. Like I said before you can play around with texture such as ruffles or a shirt that has gathers, things like this will add volume to your body shape along with jewelry. Also the color possibilities and prints are endless. Usually if another body shape wears prints on the tops or bottoms it will make them look too big, but for you, you're of course trying to add that volume so try the brights and try the flowers and animal prints. Simply find what works for you and skin tons can play in what colors and prints look best on you as well.

Your pants and skirts are along the same lines; bubble skirts, flare leg hem, wide leg hem, mid low rise waist etc. the list goes on. When getting anything from shorts, pants to skirts try and find them with details. The one bottoms you want to stray from are the low rise pants and trouser these will elongate your torso and just might make you look smaller with less curves.

Any questions please feel free to ask I will answer the best I can. I am no expert all my information has come from what I learned from modeling, school, designing clothing myself, and styling clothes for clients I have. It's fully up to you if you agree with what I have to say or want to take all my information and use it as a base to start learning what shape you are. Even if you know more or you are a rectangle shape and you found something that works for you I encourage you to share, I take as much input and advice as the next person. 

Feel free to join in on discussions on my fanpage 

If you need a personal stylist contact me through my online stylist page 100% free to get your looks for any occasion.

Krista 

Keaton Row stylist

Http://keatonrow.com/stylist/kristareese

Fanpage

Http://Facebook.com/stylistkristareese

Time for the hourglass

36-24-36 is the size that many woman want to be, it's considered to be the ideal shape in our society.

If you're an hourglass shape your upper body will measure closely to your hips and your waist will be about ten inches smaller creating that hour glass look.

                                                         

    It can be difficult for a woman to keep her ideal shape of an hourglass. Through age and having children most women will loose it and usual go more towards an apple. But eating right and exercise can keep you there as well as if you want to get the shape it is possible but, my advice, do it for you and no one else completely love you for you. : )

When you have an hour glass shape you would want to bring more attention to you waist. The tops should nip at the waist without adding bulk to your bust. A tailored look is the key here, which some, who can afford it, get their clothing custom made or get to a tailor to take in clothing to fit their specific shape and this can go for any shape. Jackets are great for layers looks but the short jackets that stop just above the hip will define the waist even more without hiding it and making the eye go to the hips. 

The best complimenting neckline for an hour glass shape would be v-neck or a scooped narrow neckline. V-necks do great when slimming down the bust then continued accented with a nice necklace. You will want to try and stay more toward solid colors or color block. This simply means two things,  if you are wearing say a blue shirt, add a red waist belt or add a different color of blue waist belt. This will break up your midsection and bring out your waist line and the body will appear more slim. You can also color block with different color shirts as layers, having a green shirt with an orange blazer. Or shall I say three things, you color block as well when you wear a color on your shirt then a different  on your pants, they should compliment each other as well.

                                                  

                                                    

Dresses and skirts are pretty much a wide range. Pencil skirts/dresses look good on hourglass shapes. It comes in at the waist and fits great around your curves. Still stay at the knee length with your dresses and skirts its really more flattering compared to going shorter. Wrap dresses and blouses pull the fabric in at the skinniest part of your body frame. But this does not work well with petite hour glass shapes. Ruffles and bows can be cute but try not to over do it or stay away from them in the wrong places. They can add volume and will take away from your curves. 

                                               

   Jeans and pants again look great on your shape when tailored. 3 of the four shapes are common with the pants. Your hips are something we want to pull the eye from. Wide leg hem pants, flares, are great and paired with heels bring the eyes up and down and will give you a leaner look. Skinny jeans can be worn with caution; they will make you look shirt and stout, mainly in the one with short legs. Then again long legs added with a pair of heels and skinny jeans will add the extra length. 

Any questions please feel free to ask I will answer the best I can. I am no expert all my information has come from what I learned from modeling, school, designing clothing myself, and styling clothes for clients I have. It's fully up to you if you agree with what I have to say or want to take all my information and use it as a base to start learning what shape you are. Even if you know more or you are an hour glass shape and you found something that works for you I encourage you to share, I take as much input and advice as the next person. 

Feel free to join in on discussions on my fanpage 

If you need a personal stylist contact me through my online stylist page 100% free to get your looks for any occasion.

Krista 

Keaton Row stylist

Http://keatonrow.com/stylist/kristareese

Fanpage

Http://Facebook.com/stylistkristareese

The apple shape in women.

The next topic of sizes in women is the apple body shape. Having the apple shape means that your body appears to be top heavy, you will have a full chest and upper back with little to no waist definition. If there's more weight around the torso you'll fall into this category. Most apples have fabulous legs and an attention grabber bust.

                                                       

    

When you're an apple you want to wear clothing that will define your waistline since your body doesn't really show it. When you pick the right clothing they can hide all of the extra weight and you appear to be much thinner. 

A color scheme for apples can start with wearing back or white or wear them together. When you mix the two just right the black will downplay certain areas while the white will bring emphasis. Also try and color block, for example if you wear a yellow shirt take a belt at the empire waist and add a black belt, this breaks up your waist to appear slimmer. To accomplish your waistline lean more toward tops that will skim past your midsection but make sure that that it nips right below your bust. They should have an empire line, long tops and tunic shirts and add a belt, a dark wide waist belt, if you are very full in your midsection go for a belt that has some stretch. You don't want something too tight because this will not flatter your shape at all. A long shirt and/or a blouse that flows that stops at the hip line is perfect. 

 You will defiantly won't to stay away from tops with details. These will widen and highlight your non existent waistline and will bring the eye straight to your midsection. Let's get down to the cut of your neckline on your shirts. Go for a low v-neck, yes apples are bustier but don't go so low it brings the eye straight to your bust. The v-neck will flatten your body and will make your torso look slimmer. This will bring the human eye to look down and not side by side.

We all love jeans but on an apple body shape you want your jeans to balance your top heavy body figure. The cut of the hem should be wide either at the thighs or the knee. The best are flare pants and boot cut. I know skinny jeans are popular but not so much on apple shapes, they will make you look bigger. If you do wear skinny jeans the next alternative are straight cut balance with eye catching shoes of knees high boots. The knee highs will ad balance.

As said before apples have great legs and of course you should want to show them. The types of skirt cuts you'd lean towards are asymmetrical, at the knee flare and right below the knee to name a few. Try and stick with longer skirts because short skirts will highlight your midsection and make you look blocky.

Any questions please feel free to ask I will answer the best I can. I am no expert all my information has come from what I learned from modeling, school, designing clothing myself, and styling clothes for clients I have. It's fully up to you if you agree with what I have to say or want to take all my information and use it as a base to start learning what shape you are. Even if you know more or you are a apple shape and you found something that works for you I encourage you to share, I take as much input and advice as the next person. 

Feel free to join in on discussions on my fanpage 

If you need a personal stylist contact me through my online stylist page 100%free to get your looks for any occasion.

Krista 

Keaton Row stylist

Http://keatonrow.com/stylist/kristareese

Http://Facebook.com/stylistkristareese

Find your pear shape.

This week we will be talking about the shapes of women. Now we know no two women are the same but there are categories of shapes the female body does fall under. Depending on who you talk to or where you get your information there could be a lot of shapes for a woman; some go by triangle, inverted triangle, rectangle, hour glass, diamond or rounded... Well now I'm not taking you to algebra so we will focus on 4 and I don't want it to be too over whelming so the 4 basic body shapes are the hour glass, pear, straight and apple. Now the sound of fruit sounds a lot more fun ; )

 This post will be on the pear shape, the pear is the most common shape among women. No matter if you are tall, short, heavy weight or skinny, anyone can can be a pear shape. In a nutshell common pears are bottom heavy. How to determine the pear shape it's common for the hips and backside to be wider than the shoulders and they typically have a smaller bustline. But if you seem to have the right proportions of a pear but a bigger bust you could be put in the hour glass body shape.
                                                         

                                                          

  
                                                                                  

Some celebs that are pear shapes are: Beyoncé, Tyra Banks, and Rihanna just to name a few.

There are certain places on every shape of body you want to put your most focus on to take away from looking oblong or wider. A woman of a pear shape should place attention to the upper half of her body. You can take embellishment around your neckline to naturally draw the human eye up toward the slimmest part of your pear shaped body. If you love big necklaces this should suit you well, you can also find embellished shirts and dresses; this helps out your shape and it can appear as a necklace as well, two birds with one stone. If you are not into a lot of bling, scarves do great as well to catch the eye.

   

                                 

                                                Sabine Vintage Multi Pendant Necklace 

Layers aren't something you have to wear only for the winter to keep warm. For the pear body shape layers balance the body by adding a visual and flattering interest to the top half of the body. The color matters as well, try and go for more bright colors and prints and the shirts shouldn't stop at you hips, this will draw much unwanted attention. For bottoms go for darker, solid colors. Now not always black but try and stay darker. Just as long as the pants are darker than your shirts. The big no-no are prints on your bottoms, they will make you look more bottom heavy.

Now lets talk about certain cuts of tops and bottoms, because too baggy or the wrong neckline can make or well smash your pear. You can play around with necklines on tops and dresses. Try out a deeper, more plunging neckline; this will elongate your upper body. Test out a tunic dress or top but you need to make sure it fits properly, tunics will bring out your arms and it will make your body appear taller and leaner. When I say make, sure it fits right, you don't want a tunic dress or top to be clingy, especially around the belly and/or hips. You will know they fit properly because it will cover everything underneath, you will look clean and have an elongating line.

                 

                                               

                                                MILLY, Milly Catalina Beaded Tunic 

The pears pant, skirt and dress should have a wide hem. Again this will elongate you and the taller your appear you look more slim. Just like the more you stand up straight you appear to be more slim and taller. A-line skirts are a big plus and stay away from pleats and side pockets.

For the jean lovers flares look great on a pear. They are fitted at the hips and wider at the bottom taking the eye going down away from your hips.

A lot to take in but it's a start to get all you pears a base to go from. Being a pear isn't the end of the world, any round shape woman seem to get upset. What is important is that you love you for who you are and you're comfortable with yourself and your body. Don't let the clothes wear you, you wear the clothes and walk like the sidewalk is your runway.

Keep in touch and in the discussions on my Facebook page and I'm creating a look book so you can have a visual of full outfits for the pear shape body.  Any questions please feel free to ask I will answer the best I can. I am no expert all my information has come from what I learned from modeling, school, designing clothing myself, and styling clothes for clients I have. It's fully up to you if you agree with what I have to say or want to take all my information and use it as a base to start learning what shape you are. Even if you know more or you are a pear shape and you found something that works for you I encourage you to share, I take as much input and advice as the next person. 

Thanks for reading and the apple, hourglass and straight will be up later in the week.

Clothing pictures posted from products offered from Keaton Row, available for purchase when I'm your stylist.

Krista

Keaton Row-personal stylist

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What body type are you?

We all know that not every female body is the same. We all run around a certain body type. In the next week I will suggest ways to dress your certain type, how to pick out which body type you lean towards more and some look books for each individual body type that will be from my Keaton Row lookbook site; here is an example of one.

http://keatonrow.com/lookbook/5189d31a8b3358d54a000692

Here are the four shapes that will be discussed in the next week. We have the hour glass shape, the pear shape, straight or some call boy body shape and then we have the apple.

 



A thing to remember about shapes is that there may have been a time that you where an hour glass shape or a apple shape when you where younger but as the female body goes through puberty, children and in general life changes so can your general body shape. No one shape is better than the next and that's what our young girls today really need to understand. So my next posts this week women share this with your daughters, friends young girls even your girlfriends who are struggling with body issues I want to help you find what makes you comfortable with your body.

Throughout the week I will pin point each shape and have a post on does and donts for that body shape, how to determine which shape you have and coinciding look books as I stated before and please feel free to contact me to make your personal look book with me. I can be your personal stylists anytime and anywhere.

http://www.keatonrow.com/stylist/kristareese

For deeper in depth discussion during the week join my facebook fanpage to see what all the ladies are talking about and keep updated on what the next week will be, new look books for styles to try this summer and much more.

http://www.facebook.com/stylistkristareese

Happy styling

Krista Reese
Keaton Row Personal Stylist
http://www.keatonrow.com/stylist/kristareese

I am now a personal online stylist with Keaton Row.

If you know me and have followed my journey the past couple of years fashion is definitely in my blood and in my heart. I was browsing through LinkedIn one night that I couldn't sleep and came across a job listing that was recommended to me and after reading it I had to apply.

 So here I am I applied to be an online stylist with a great new company called Keaton Row, made by women for women. They only take people who clearly have an eye for fashion and know how to connect with people and well since I design and make clothing and accessories, I've modeled since I was 16 and I'm going to school to get my bachelors in fashion design and minoring in being a stylist I would say this right now is for sure my dream job and I get to do it all from home. How much better could it be.

What to expect when you work with me. I work one on one with all of my clients, I ask a range of questions to make sure you are getting the best from me and I get as close as I can to the vision you are wanting or if you have no idea I'm here for that as well. You can contact me through email anytime and anywhere. Currently the company only works with those in the United States but they definitely plan to expand.

Now what brands are we working with here? Great question they range from Steve Madden, Kate Spade, Piperlime, Shopbop and Trendseeder just to name a few there are over 2000+ items from companies to choose items from clothing, shoes, jewelry, sunglasses, purses even going to plus size, maternity and petite. Keaton Row is trying to cater to every woman's need and I want to touch base with as many different styles and personalities as I possibly can.

Keaton Row has also made it to Forbes and that is always a big deal when you hit the Forbes list. Please check out the article to learn more about Keaton Row and they ladies who created it.

http://www.forbes.com/sites/kaifalkenberg/2013/04/10/keaton-row-will-change-the-way-you-buy-clothes-online-fashion-retailers-take-note/


When you are ready please contact me on my stylist profile and just click on the pink button " GET STYLED BY ME"  
http://www.keatonrow.com/stylist/kristareese

Also maybe you don't want to be styled, sign up through my page and you can become an online stylist just like me : )

Get ready for a fashion a fashion explosion!! I'm setting up a facebook fanpage right now for weekly fashion talk, I will post lookbooks, tips and so much more.


Day to night Lookbook
http://keatonrow.com/lookbook/5189d31a8b3358d54a000692


Krista Reese
Keaton Row personal stylist
Fanpage- https://www.facebook.com/stylistKristaReese