Fashion 'Till U Drop

Friday, July 26, 2013

My Style: Jumpsuit Fun

Vest: Zara

Jumpsuit: Forever 21

Shoes: Browns

Hand Bag: TNA

Necklace: Banana Republic

Bracelets: Various

Brojanica: Black

Tuesday, July 23, 2013

Monday, July 22, 2013

Summer Style: Swimsuits for All Body Types

It's summer time ladies! And that means that swimsuit shopping is likely on your list of things to do. However, finding that perfect bathing suit is, at times, a daunting task. Regardless of your body type or size, there is a bathing suite out there perfect for you...I guarantee it! With these tips, there will be no need to dread going to the beach or lounging by the pool this summer.

SMALL BUSTED

High waisted bottoms draw attention to abs.
Flounce adds fullness up top.
Get your flirt on with ruffles that create curves.
Your BFFs are padding and underwire.
Horizontal stripes will give you extra oomph.
A bright zigzag print can help you fake curves.
For faux cleavage, try a sweetheart neckline.

PETITE

A ruched shelf bra adds fullness.
"Highlight" your petite proportions in a neon hue.
Frilly ties add presence where it counts.
Boost your bust with strategically placed knots.

ATHLETIC

Pad a petite backside with pleats.
Tops that have center knots create a bustline.
Midrise briefs bare your belly-button (and you won’t get a wedgie)

HOURGLASS

Lemony-colored ruching is supportive and forgiving.
Lycra sucks it all in; a single strap highlights sexy shoulders.
Hide a muffin top in a long tankini.
Fake flat abs: Draping whittles the waistline.
A tiny print creates dimension and distracts from the tummy.
Sporty shorts keep you covered, as does the builtin ultraviolet protection.
Flaunt sexy shoulders and hot hips in a tankini.

TOP HEAVY

Underwires keep the girls in place.
Ban bounce with structured cups.
Tops with stripes minimize the size of your bust.
Strut your stuff without fear in a bandeau secured with a sturdy, three-pronged clasp.
Cleavage draws eyes up.
Buy your top and bottom in different sizes.
Yes, you can do string. Tie at the hip bone, not higher.
Ruching is so flattering.

BOTTOM HEAVY

Adjustable ruching lets you be as cheeky as you dare.
Abstract prints skim the body.
Bathing suits with built-in-skirts flatters your hips.
Gold paillettes divert eyes from a generous backside.

PLUS SIZE

Adjust ties to banish a belly; thick straps stop sag.
Buy pieces separately for a perfect fit.
An inner layer supports; an outer wrap cinches a sexy waist.
An Empire waist highlights your slimmest point.

Enjoy the summer ladies and embrace your bodies, no matter what shape or size you are. Remember, confidence is sexy!

XOXO

Tina

My Style: Seeing Blue

Tunic: Casta Blanca

Leggings: Casta Blanca

Shoes: Browns

Accessories: Black Brojanica

Manicure: Cheetah Print

Friday, July 19, 2013

JMBG: A Babylution

JMBG stands for "Jedinstveni Matični Broj Građana". In English, it translates to Unique Master Citizen Number. the JMBG is a unique number assigned to every citizen of the former Yugoslavia, except to the citizens of Croatia (they use a slightly different system).

Over the past month or so, there has been a new movement sweeping Bosnia & Herzegovina ("BiH) and Serbia, and it has a hashtag believe it or not...#JMBG. What is likely the biggest post-war issue to date, the controversy is that babies born in BiH are not being assigned ID numbers (JMBG numbers). The reasoning behind this is, of course, a political one. This problem is a result of an on-going dispute between Bosnian, Serbian and Croatian MP's regarding a draft law on the personal identification numbers. At the heard of the issue, is that certain MP's would like to have different types of JMBG's assigned to Bosnians and a different type assigned to Serbians. The law regarding the JMBG expired in February, 2013, and the parliamentarians have been having a difficult time re-newing the legislation. As a result, the Bosnia's Constitutional Court is preventing any numbers from being issued to new-born babies until the dispute is settled.

Due to new-borns not being assigned a JMBG, they are unable to obtain important, and at times necessary, documentation like passports. What set this entire movement in motion is a little girl named Belmina Ibrisevic. Shortly after baby Belmina was born, it was determined that she required a life-saving surgery. However, she would have to travel to Germany for the procedure. Since she did not have a JMBG, she could not obtain a passport; and as a result would not be able to receive this life-saving procedure.

While this movement could easily divide the entire country, it has actually brought people together, which warms my heart to see. This picture, which has been widely circulated on the internet, is a perfect example of this unity.

" Neither Serb, Croat, nor Bosniak. Human Beings First"

While this movement is gaining momentum on Twitter, Facebook and on international media, many Serbian and Bosnian celebrities are supporting the JMBG and have voiced their hurt and disgust with what is happening.

It breaks my heart that baby Belmina had to lose her battle for this issue to become important. Hopefully, the parliament will agree on a law regarding the JMBG sooner rather than later, before any more innocent lives are lost. I am not taking any sides on this issue, politically; rather, I am taking the humanity side of this controversy. No innocent child should pay the ultimate price.

**In Memory of Belmina Ibrisevic, an angle.**

Wednesday, July 17, 2013

ESPY Awards 2013 Red Carpet

The 2013 ESPY Awards took place on Wednesday evening and the starts came out to shine. Here are just some of the looks from this years ESPY red carpet. The Excellence in Sports Performance Yearly Award, or the ESPY, is an accolade presented by the ESPN network to recognize individuals and teams for athletic achievement and other sports-related performances.

My top fashion pick at this year's ESPY's is Lisa Leslie. Her white gown looks angelic and she looks absolutely beautiful. It's nice to see this white gown amidst the red and pink shades the other lovely ladies chose to wear; it certainly makes Lisa stand out.