Not enough time or inclination to strap yourself to the latest in gym equipment to get the shape you want? Here are some surefire ways to draw eyes to your most valuable asset (besides your Beijo handbag):
Proportion: A small bag will make a full-figured yummy mummy look bigger. Conversely a large bag will dwarf the petite woman. Since size is subjective, if you're unsure whether the bag you've chosen will compliment your frame, pick two other bags, one smaller and one larger than the bag you want (make sure they are from the same colour family if you can) and see how they look against your frame.
Placement: The spot at which your bag hits your body becomes the focal point for onlookers. Bountifully Busted women will want the body of their purse to hit at or below the waist so as to draw the eye away from the chest. Ample Hipped women will want a bag with short straps so that the body of the bag will tuck under the arm so as to draw the eye away from the problem area. Petite women will want a shorter shoulder strap so that the overall length of the handbag doesn't have the effect of making them appear even shorter.
Colour: Apply the age-old trick of colour blocking to draw attention to your favourite feature. In addition to being a great way to update your look inexpensively, the strategic positioning of colour on your torso will draw attention away from your figure flaws much in the way a hat or scarf will.
Shape: The rule of thumb when choosing an appropriate shape for your handbag is to select something that is in contrast to your frame. In other words, if you are tall and thin, you will want to look at bags that are round in shape or have soft curves. If you are full-figured, you will look for a structured or angular-shaped purse. Remember, contrast compliments.
So strap yourself to a new handbag - less sweat equity and definitely more fun!
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