Farewell, Our Star!

Last week, I asked our friends and fans on facebook to share their beauty tips & tricks, but unfortunately, as everyone knows, an icon has passed away this week: Elizabeth Taylor.

Since the old-time Hollywood star was among the women who have inspired our brand, we wished to dedicate this next post to her. 

Not only did that violet- eyed beauty have all of the right elements that make a woman truly sexy, but she also managed to take it to the next level. Her beauty was considered unusual for her time: black hair, bold eyebrows, and wavy hair were not the trend during her youth. However, rather than conform to most people’s ideas of what women should look like, she embraced her unique look and made it THE look of Hollywood.  

She was feminine, different, avant for her time. She had a gaze of silent seduction and her class and elegance were powerful aphrodisiacs that made her irresistible to men; this made every woman want to be her.  She was a role model to many and we will remember her with gratitude, for she let us know that it is possible to be a shining star.

Thank you Elizabeth, you will always be with us.

AVANT CHIC’S 5 TIPS TO SEXY LEGS

Everyone knows that a woman’s body is considered a work of art, and as fashion trends change, so do the ideas of what is considered the “hottest” feature on a woman.

In the 50’s the focus was on having a small waist, in the ‘90’s it was all about having “junk in the trunk,” and we are now moving into (what I refer to as) the “LEG ERA.”

This has been an important feature that has been somewhat ignored in the past few years possibly because there is the misconception (mostly by women) that women’s  “ta-tas” are the first thing a man looks at, then the “derriere.” But, according to the article, “Top 5 Things Men Find Most Physically Attractive In Women (PG Rated),” written by Danielle Page on beauty examiner.com (http://www.examiner.com/beauty-in-jackson/top-5-things-men-find-most-physically-attractive-women-pg-rated), the “Butt” is #1 and Legs are actually in 2^nd place!

Since legs just so happen to be OUR business, Avant Chic has put together 5 tips to sexy legs:

1. ALWAYS have freshly shaved legs (I’m a men’s “Fusion” rasor fan myself..).  Let’s be honest, is it possible for a woman to feel sexy with stubbly legs even if you know that no one is going to see or feel them?

2. Use high quality moisturizers and body oils (the key is not be able to write your name on your leg because your skin is dry!). Here’s my personal favorite: La Licious Body Oil- Guava Island scent (sold at Todd’s Room in Birmingham http://www.toddsroombirmingham.com/, MI or at http://www.beautycollection.com). It smells so delicious you want to eat it (i.e. SEXY!!).

3. Know your leg type. Wear things that flatter your legs, for example, if you legs are on the thin side, use shoes that have a strap around the ankle, if you have thicker or short legs- DON’T (for more tips please email me, Emilia at emilia@avantchic.com).

4. Have a sexy walk. If you really want to bring attention to your gams, have a sexy walk.  If you’re not sure how to do that, walk in front of a mirror and practice, practice, practice!

5. “A woman is closest to being naked when she is well dressed.”- Coco Chanel.  “How can you dress up legs?” you ask? Check out www.avantchic.com of course  (wink, wink!)

If there’s something on our list that’s missing, you can write your thoughts on our facebook fan page at http://www.facebook.com/#!/pages/Avant-Chic/138188749579566 or visit our website at www.avantchic.com and click “contact.”