simply sydni

   I admit it. I absolutely love Disneyland. There's just something about the park that truly is magical. Maybe its the fact that it gives us a chance to act like a kid for the day? Or maybe it's just because we like to put on our sparkly mouse ears and believe that magic is real for just a little while. Whatever the reason is, there is no doubt that the park holds something pure magic. Disneyland is the place to go when you're celebrating something special; it's the place you go when you want to share a  memory with people you love. I mean... what's not to love about it? The bright colors, the fun music, and the yummy food. If I had it my way I would spend every day day at the park sporting my mickey mouse tee, churro in hand. Sadly we can't spend every day at the park... but here are some pictures to tide us over until our next visit.

    i am in love with us.
  
I have always been in love with us; With the human condition. I am fascinated by the things that make us tick; The burning  type of passion inside that causes our palms to sweat, our hearts to shiver, and our bones to ache. I am always so eager to ask somebody what they love. It is in those seconds when those three words are spoken that time seems to come to a still. You can see the heart race, the eyes widen, and the  vulnerability begins to set in. We tiptoe around this sentence, careful who we share this very fragile part of our selves with.
​     I want to look into eyes flickering with light when they tell me about their very fist love. Hear the crack in their voice when ​they tell me about how it broke their heart. I want to put my hand to their chest and feel where it ripped open, and hear the laughter in which mended the wound. Humans cease to amaze me. How quickly we can fall. How strong we can rise.
​     I just love us. We are messy. We are clumsy. We are fragile. We fumble around, with no direction, trying to find a purpose. We are all just winging it, because there is no instruction manual to this chaotic mess we call life. We have no idea what we are doing, yet somehow everything still seems fall perfectly into place.
​     Humans are misunderstood creatures. Some look like art, and some look like they have been living in a war zone. Some of us will break. Absolutely shatter. Sometimes with no hope left... but there is always someone who comes a-long looking to make stained glass.
​     We are not perfect. We don't always have it all together.
​     We are human. And I am in love with us

   As a personal stylist one of the questions that I get asked the most is "how do I make my sweater more flattering and less bulky?". Well first of all, sweaters aren't necessarily meant to be sexy. They are supposed to keep you warm and cozy throughout the cold winter... but there are a few little hacks that can help you look slimmer.

Keep The Bottom Straight
     When you're wearing a bulky or orversized top you should ALWAYS  keep your bottom half more fitted. When you pair a bulky top with bulky bottoms you loose your shape, and end up looking like you gained twenty pounds! You can opt for a pencil skirt instead of a skater skirt, skinny or straight jeans instead of flares, or slim trousers instead of culottes. This little piece of advice can take you outfit from frumpy to chic in seconds!
 Half Tuck
    I usually like to pair my clients sweaters with a cute pair of jeans but sometimes the sweater can hit mid thigh which creates the illusion of bigger hips. For a more flattering look, tuck the front of your sweater into your pants, and let the back hang loose to accentuate your waist.


Belt It
   This little trick has been around for ages. Throw a belt over your sweater to accentuate your waist, and hold back the excess fabric.



Show Some Skin
   When sweater shopping try looking for sweaters that show a little bit of skin. Look for sweaters with a keyhole back, cut out shoulders, or a lace up front. This will add a little bit of sexiness without going overboard.




Add Height 
   Switching out you flats for heels or heeled booties is a quick and simple fix. Adding height automatically slims your frame.



Wear A Mini Skirt
   If you're especially concerned about appearing bulky in your sweater tuck it into a mini skirt, and pair with black tights to slim your legs.
 

Stay Solid
   When buying chunky sweaters you should always make sure its a solid color. Busy patterns will add even more bulk to your outfits and make you appear larger. When buying sweaters with pattern make sure that they are form fitting, and made of thinner material.