BY CATHERINE CASSIDYWomen want to be you and men want to be with you. Aren’t you lucky! You’re part of the 8% of women who actually have an hourglass body type. The rest of us are simply trying to create the illusion.

Your body is curvaceous with a full bust, defined waist and full hips. You gain weight very evenly, so you always maintain your shape.A few famous Hourglass celebs:

Marilyn MonroeHalle Berry

Their keys to successful style:

Accentuate the waist
No empires!
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BY CATHERINE CASSIDY

Apple might be one of the more frustrating body types. Especially when you gain weight, as the majority of it hits your waistline.

Your body has it’s narrowest point above the natural waist, at the ribs. You also probably have pretty rockin’ legs!

A few celebs with Apple bodies:

Catherine Zeta JonesJessica Simpson

Their keys to successful style:

Create the Illusion of a Waist
Empire waists are perfect for apple bodied women.

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BY CATHERINE CASSIDYLast week I introduced the various body types and offered some quick tips to get you started dressing your best for your body type. This week starts the series of going into more depth for each body type.

PEAR is the most appropriate to start with as it’s the most common body type for women.

Your body is fuller at the hips and rear, and smaller on top with a defined waist.

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A Guide to Loving the One You’re WITH!

BY CATHERINE CASSIDYThis fabulous picture to the right is my best friend and I inHS Lacrosse our high school lacrosse uniforms (yes, as much as I love clothes, I do love sports as well!). This is relevant because I still distinctly remember the first time I tried on my kilt and how I felt.

I literally cried.

I was SO upset because it made my butt look big.

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SATCshopping

Building a Wardrobe You Love
BY CATHERINE CASSIDY

1) Asses the Situation
Go into your closet and think about what you love about it and what you never really feel comfortable in. Are there colors that you gravitate towards? Designers? Items you wear ALL the time? Others you NEVER wear?

Start mixing and matching and trying to put things together in fresh and new ways. No, I mean really new. Don’t be afraid to create new color combos,

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BY CATHERINE CASSIDY

As a personal stylist, I think it’s pretty ironic that I actMall o Americaually don’t really like shopping. What gets me through it is that I LOVE Fashion and making women look stunning.

And what really helps get me through it is streamlining the process so I can get it done as quickly and effectively as possible.

I’m giving away some great tools, so pay close attention!

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BY CATHERINE CASSIDY

We’re here to help at U*styled and make the overall shopping
process fun and easy. Seriously, it’s possible!
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Give the Gift of Style
Yes, you’ve heard it before (I wonder where? 😉 ), but style and image are even more important now as more people are vying for fewer jobs. Help your loved one stand out from the crowd. First Impressions are everything!

Why not go in on U*styled’s Holiday Package?

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