Tara is typically in yoga attire on her way to workout, back from a workout, or rushing around L.A. on her way to an audition. Tara is, in a nutshell, ENERGETIC!  We all have problem areas when it comes to dressing, and for Tara, it’s her waist. In an effort to minimize her midsection, she opts for tops that are loose and don’t cling. But the “boxy’ look actually makes you look bigger than you are, so I gave her some tips for feeling more confident in her own skin. Solution: ditch the shapeless tops and go for A-line dresses that narrow right above her waist…

Tara’s Makeover

She was at first afraid to try this dress with the fear that it wouldn’t flatter her midsection, but look how adorable it turned out to be! You don’t have to have a six pack to show off your waist, and you can give yourself an hourglass figure just by branching out…

This dress was much more form fitting than she would have gravitated towards, but the flattering cross-over folds at the waist are forgiving and flattering!

Lesson of the day: even when you don’t like your waist, belts can be your best friend!

We just discovered the Hot Mama Network, and absolutely LOVE their ideas for busy moms who want to stay stylish and inspired! A statement necklace is their (and our!) answer for making a simple outfit amazing!

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Courtesy of Hot Mama Blog Network Blog

Shop our collection of necklaces below:

Blazers can take your outfit from good to great, and what color better for Spring than bright pink?! Layer one over a white sundress or pair it with jeans and a T for easy to wear ensembles…

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Shop our hot pink blazer at adodsons.com!

We’ve seen it for awhile now, and maybe you’re “over it.” But chevron has, after all, been around for most of the last century and isn’t going out of style any time soon! We see chevron like stripes or polka dots: simply timeless! We know, we know… You certainly don’t want to overdo it. But it’s one of those styles you can wear hundreds of ways and always look fashion forward! Take a look at these adorable outfits from Classic and Bubbly blog!

Boots and a jean vest give chevron a new flare and keep your outfit cute and casual. (Tip: find a jean jacket at a thrift shop and cut off the sleeves right before the seam! Washing and drying in the machine will make the raw edge look totally vintage-edgy!)

We love the hot pink and white for Spring!

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Shop A. Dodson’s chevron looks!

We’re all about down-to-earth style, and know that sometimes all you have is 10 seconds before rushing out the door to look fabulous! Our solution: a go-to statement necklace. We love how blogger Jony threw on a single necklace and immediately took her jeans and T to a whole new level!

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We think a bright statement necklace for Spring is just about as good as it gets! Shop our jewelry here:

Girly details are oh-so-popular this season, and we love how blogger Blair of Atlantic-Pacific mixed this bold belt with pink!

Bow belts are a playful way to accent a simple dress, jeans and a T, or leggings and a tunic. Sport the trend for a steal ($9.99!) and play with bows at A. Dodson’s!

Shop our $9.99 belts online: adodsons.com

One of our favorite pieces this week is the ‘Kiss Me In Coral Tunic’! We love the versatility, playful polka-dots, and flattering silhouette! Our stylist gives us a few ideas for mixing it up…

Boho Chic meets Western

A fur coat or vest with cowboy boots gives this tunic a super chic feel while remaining loose and comfy!

Springtime Date

Leggings, wedges with a matching belt and a statement necklace makes this look easy to wear and effortlessly chic! Get this gorgeous blue statement necklace here…

Shop our favorite tunic here, and click here to view a tutorial on getting LM’s soft curls without the frizz!

Here’s how I reworked my frizzy, slept-in hair into a cute, night-out-worthy style!

1) Part your hair about 2-3 inches above your ear. If frizzy, smooth a little Moroccan or Argan oil throughout.

2) Back comb for a little extra volume, and hairspray it in place.

3) Using “heavy-duty” bobby pins, sweep your hair to the side opposite the part, right below the ear. Pin the loose bits securely, but leaving the hair underneath loose.

Taking a big clip, gather your hair into a low pony tail and clamp it together on the underneath side. Then take  the pony tail over the clip and pin it to the nape of your neck, forming a messy bun. I added a feather clip to the side, but you can add your own flare for interest! (Flower, brooch, clip, ect.)

Emerald is in the lead for Pantone’s 2013 colors of the year, and we’re loving the mix of warm and cool colors that ruled the runway for Spring!  Here are the top 10 colors we’ll be seeing a lot of:

Highlights from the runway with our favorite colors…

Alberta Ferretti

Diane Von Furstenburg

Diane Von Furstenburg

Carolina Herrera

Lela Rose

Happy New Year! Here are the looks from the runway we’re most excited about for Spring 2013!

Black & White (Marc Jacobs)

Ruffles (J.W. Anderson)

Stripes (Oscar de la Renta)

Plaid (Alberta Ferretti)

Stripes (again!) We just loved this look! (Dolce & Gabbanna)

Lace & Chiffon (Carolina Herrera)