}{When you want to look slimmer, avoid stripes which run horizontally. These stripes will give the illusion of widening and this is not the look you want to achieve. Instead, wear a vertical stripe pattern that will make you look tall instead of wide.

{Casual up-dos are a good way to pick up the hair from your shoulders. Long, loose hair can get in the way during work or play. When you're out of time, put your hair up in a bun!

|Sheer clothes are a good option, but only limited to certain types of events. Wearing clothing items that are sheer in private areas can make you appear trashy rather than classy.

|You can have a dressy look by wearing black jeans and a nice blouse, with heels. If you're wearing the latest trend, colored jeans, it's best to go for a more casual look.

|When packing your beauty kit, be careful you don't over pack with makeup. Choose things that you are drawn to but that also fit the tone of the season. Keep in mind looks for both nighttime and daytime wear. Just as with numerous other products, makeup can turn sour once it is opened. Bacteria can also form over time.