How to Choose Jeans for Your Body Type

Denim jeans are a classic look that is available in a wide variety of styles. From wide leg style to skinny jean styles of jeans, low cut to high rise jeans – how do you know which type that you should choose for your body type? For every body type, there are certain types of jeans which can flatter the figure and certain types of jeans which should be avoided. Here are some tips that you can use while dressing your body type to ensure that you look your best while wearing your favorite pair of denim jeans:

For curvy body types, including hourglass figures, it can be helpful to avoid jeans which are too low waisted, as well as skinny jeans. The tapered leg that comes with skinny jeans can cause the figure to become imbalanced appearing and cause the midsection to look larger than it truly is. The best fit for a curvy figure is boot cut jeans, in a dark wash, which can help to flatter the figure. Choose jeans that sit higher on the waist, through the thinnest part of the jeans for the most figure flattering effect.

For those trying to disguise a midsection that they are not confident about, low rise jeans should also be avoided. There is nothing attractive about a waist which hangs over the jeans and therefore choosing a style of denim that is cut higher, or even mid-cut can be an effective way to disguise the midsection and cause the body to appear leaner than it may be.

For people trying to add to the figure, or those with a boyish figure, consider choosing the skinny jean, layered with tops that can add to the figure. Hugging the body in all the right places, the skinny jean can create the appearance of curves, even where there are none.

How to Wear Jeans

Skinny-leg jeans look great on models and celebrities, but can real women pull off this runway look? Sure, if you follow a few guidelines:

* The most slimming look comes from skinny jeans in a dark blue or black wash.

* You don't have to go with skin-tight jeans to get the look of the trend: jeans vary from super-skinny (usually about a 10" leg opening) to a kinder, straight-leg cut (about 14" leg opening).

* One of the key elements for pulling off skinny jeans is to balance it with volume on top including dolman-sleeve tops, bell-sleeve tops or tunics.

* Disguise heavy thighs by wearing a longer, belted tunic over skinny jeans.

* Cover up thick calves by tucking skinny jeans into tall boots.

* Wear heels with skinny jeans for a leg-lengthening look; pointy-toed flats also work.

How to Pull Off The Skinny Jeans Trend

Skinny jeans are those which are worn in a variety of ways and are available in styles that sit low on the hips, as well as styles that sit high on the waist. Through the skinny jeans, the leg is thin and is cut close to the body and the bottoms of the pants are tapered, allowing the jean to remain thin throughout the entire leg, creating curves and accenting parts of the body. Although the skinny jean is available in a variety of washes and colors, people seem to choose dark washes as the most popular type of skinny jean, as they seem to be the most flattering to various body types.

Are there certain body types which are able to pull off the skinny jean better than others? Those with a svelte or boyish figure may pull off the jeans best, but even girls with a little bit of curve can pull off the trend of skinny jeans, depending on what type of clothing and accessories are matched with the jeans. For example, those with curves may choose to accentuate the jeans with a tunic, which is belted around the waist, accentuating an hourglass figure or the thinnest part of the body.

What types of shoes should be worn with skinny jeans? If you are trying to add height to your figure, than you should consider the highest shoes possible to match with the skinny jean. Stilettos and other thin, high heels work best when styling skinny jeans, as they can be used to create the illusion of a longer leg. Through the design in the heel, which mimics that of the skinny jean, the individual can ensure they are able to pull off the look effectively and cause the legs to appear leaner in the process.

Applying Eyeliner

Eyeliner is used to give shape to the eyes and define them as desired. An important part of eye makeup, it is often used after eyeshadow and before mascara. Eyeliner can be used to add the dramatic touch to your face or soften the look of your eyes and must be used, keeping the color of eyes and the eyeshadow that you use in mind. Brown, navy and charcoal liners look gorgeous on light colored eyes while brown and plum shades are often used to enhance the beauty of dark brown and black eyes. Precise and dramatic strokes can be achieved by using liquid eyeliner while pencil eyeliner is the best to give soft touch to the eyes. To experiment with colors, you can moisten a small flat brush to use dark eyeshadow as eyeliner or a cake liner and the brush must be held as a pen. Pencil eyeliners need to be sharpened before using them.

While applying the eyeliner, tilt your head back slightly and keep your eyes half-open to let you see yourself in the mirror as you are applying the liner. The line must be drawn on the upper lid from the inner side of the eye to the outer side. Let the liner dry before opening your eyes fully. To soften the look of harsh eyeliner, smudge it a little using the brush. Lower lid is lined from outer edge tapering to the inner side of the eye. Liquid liner has to be applied in one smooth stroke while pencil is applied by stroking the area lightly. Too thick eyeliner does not look good so go for thinner lines. Liquid liners need practice and brushed must always be washed with a makeup remover after using them. If your hand is shaky, stand close to the mirror to provide it support from the mirror.

While using a powder shadow as a liner, it is wise to hold a tissue directly beneath your eye to avoid it from getting all over the dace. The best tool to apply eyeliner is the sponge applicator. Liner applied as a series of dashes or dots or short feather-like strokes on the lash line are much easier to control than a solid line. If your lids are oily, you need to prepare it first just like you did for eyeshadow to avoid eyeliner from moving up to the crease area. Kohl pencils are ideally suited for the inner rims of the upper and lower lids and not the eyeliner as it soon smears easily and is also not good for eyes.

Classic traditional eyeliner look can be achieved by determining the thickness and intensity of the eyeliner according to the eyelid area. Larger eyelid area can use thicker and softer eyeliner while smaller eyelid area needs thinner and more intense liner. Since eyeliner is meant to create depth to the eyes and give thickness to the lashes, traditionally you can stick with dark brown, gray or black eyeshadow for the upper lid and softer tan, taupe, chestnut, brown, gray or black shades for the lower lid.