2015 SWIMWEAR TRENDS: My Swimwear and Me! (Part 2)

Swimwear Trends 2015 offer us many alternatives to have fun with fashion this summer 2015. In our previous post we were watching their main characteristics. Now it is time to choose the most appropriate swimsuit or bikini to our silhouette. In AF Moda again we want to help you get the best of you, so this post will give you some tips to choose the swimwear that best suits your figure and personality, using swimwear trends 2015. So, let´s do this!

We must remember one more time that there is an international image consulting called "Colour me Beautiful" which defined a set of guidelines in morphology to classify the different physical types of women in the world. According to these experts, we can talk about five types of body shapes, depending on the proportion between the width of the shoulders and width of the hips. These body shapes are:

- HOURGLASS SHAPE: Shoulder width in proportion to the width of the hips, defined waist. It is the ideal silhouette proportionally compensated.

- TRIANGULAR SHAPE: very narrow shoulders and wide hips

- INVERTED TRIANGLE SHAPE: very wide shoulders and narrow hips

- RECTANCULAR SHAPE: Shoulders in line with hips but without defined waist

- OVAL SHAPE: shoulders, waist and hip rounded, which results in a very tortuous body.

Now let´s see the type of swimsuit or bikini can best promote each body shape. We will apply the trends that come this summer 2014:

FOR THE HOURGLASS SHAPE:

We can say that this is a body shape privileged by nature, to which any article that uses both the top and bottom of their body, it will favor. They can also use all kinds of fabrics, colors, prints and shapes.

FOR THE TRIANGLE SHAPE:

In this case, we need to harmonize the body enhancing or volumizing the shoulders and smoothing hips. We´ll do it using in the top flashy bikinis, bandeau shaped or preferably foulard. For the bottom, we will choose panties in dark matte tones, preferably with a high-cut leg; also we will prefer simple cut panties without any adornment that can broaden our hips. When deciding on a whole suit, try it to wrap and smooth the body as much as possible, and would be better that it had the prints, colors or decorations on top, being smooth to the legs.

FOR INVERTED TRIANGLE SHAPE:

Here we seek to soften the shoulders and give volume to hips in order to harmonize the body. To do this, on top we will use balconet or bandeau type tops, with fine or normal strapless bikinis, which sit at the half of the shoulder. At the bottom, we will preferably opt for low rise briefs, short or envelope type, classic, with ornaments and gathers to the sides to create a visual sense of wider hips. If we want to use whole swimsuit, try that it has V cut, with vivid colors and prints or ornaments to the legs.

FOR RECTANGULAR SHAPE:

With this body shape, the objective is to smooth the rightness of their lines and define the waist, to make it get as close as possible to the perfect hourglass silhouette. We will achieve this by using at the top bandeau or foulard type bikinis fitted with padding. We also will prefer the lower-cut leg panties and low cuts, which will help us gain visual spaciousness hip. In case of full swimsuit choice, will choose those that enhance the waist with cuts and ornaments, and keep in mind that the trikini is also a very interesting option for this type of body.

FOR OVAL SHAPE:

This body shape is very curvy, so it is necessary to structure it and give it slenderness. To do this, we use at the top bikinis  with balconet or foulard shape, also having option of using a Tankini, and at the bottom with classic panties, enveloping shapes and dark colors. For those who prefer full suit, it is essential that it wrap silhouette and tune the body. In both cases (bikini or swimsuit) is essential that it holds well but without over tight the body, as this will create rolls in places where we do not want them.

Besides the different morphological feminine body shapes, we must consider that the human body can have a number of flaws or imperfections that we can hide choosing the right clothes, and this in the case of swimwear is especially important. Here we leave some tips for the most obvious:

-FEW BREAST: we can hide it selecting swimsuits and bikinis that have ruffles, embellishments, prints and bright colors on the breast. The triangular, heart, and balconet shapes, preferably with a discreet padding will be our allies.

-MUCH BREAST: we will choose swimsuits and bikinis with straps and rings, which are structured in dark tones, avoiding prints, bright colors, frills, ruffles or draping.

-BELLY OR TUMMY: we can conceal it with swimsuits with V-neck, or high waist panties, wide waistband or avoiding colors, glitter and stamped on the belly area.

-LONG UPPER BODY AND SHORT LEGS: the goal is to give horizontality to the top of the body with tankinis or longer bikinis top, and vertical sensation at the bottom of the body with high waist panties and high cut leg.

-SHORT UPPER BODY AND LONG LEGS: the goal is to win verticality at the top, with pronounced and high necklines, in V lines or with trikinis, opting at the bottom for wearing low waist type panties and plain colors.

As we always say, our body shape or imperfections are not a limiting factor when wearing a swimsuit or bikini. The important thing is to choose the one that highlights the strengths of our body. It´s very important that it has the right size, so that everything is in place and properly covered. Recall that all ties, belts, pleats, drapes, embroidery, knots, etc. are elements that attract attention, so we have to use them wisely and in areas that we want to highlight. In general, matte textures and dark colors stylize the body, and glare and light colors give volume. We must also consider the size, color and places where the print appears, in order that they are favorable and not harmful to our body. And finally remember that the higher cut leg of a bathing suit, the more stylish it makes you look.

We all can have an amazing summer. It's a matter of knowing how to enjoy the moment and feel beautiful every time. From AF Moda we invite you to show your body and have fun this summer with the swimwear trends 2015!

Have a Nice Week and See you NextTime!

TENDENCIAS DE BAÑADORES 2015: Mi Bañador y Yo! (Parte 1)

Las Tendencias de Bañadores 2015 vienen llenas de interesantes alternativas que nos harán sentirnos guapas y estupendas bajo el mar y en los ambientes de playa este Verano.

Si bien es cierto que así como en ropa en la ropa podemos tener “Bañadores de fondo de armario”, podemos actualizarlos con las tendencias de bañadores 2015, de forma que  cobren nueva vida y nos permitan reinventar nuestro look. Afortunadamente, cada vez hay más posibilidades de comprar piezas de bañador por separado, con lo cual lo tenemos muy sencillo para transformar nuestros bañadores cada temporada.

Y como en AF Moda nos encanta ayudarte a que tus compras sean conscientes e inteligentes, aquí  va nuestro resumen de tendencias de bañadores 2015:

En cuanto a colores, viene la variedad, destacando especialmente el azul, el verde, el naranja, el fucsia y el negro.

Los Estampados serán también muy variados, pero veremos principalmente flores, frutas, dibujos tropicales, animal print, tribales y lunares.

En cuanto a detalles, esta temporada encontraremos muchos volantes, encajes, bordes rizados, bordados con pedrería muy discreta, brocados de colores y las tiras para atar tanto en bragas como en tops, incluso en bañadores enteros.

Con respecto a las Formas para este verano, encontraremos las combinaciones clásicas de bikini o bañador entero.  Destaca la tendencia de  realzar el pecho a través de escotes pronunciados, relleno, push-up, aros y formas de bandeau en bikinis, así como su combinación con bragas pequeñas. También encontraremos mucho los bañadores asimétricos, siempre tan favorecedores. Y finalmente, la tendencia estrella de la temporada son los “Midkini”, un tipo de bikini con un toque vintage y retro, que puede ser de dos maneras: o bien tener la braga alta combinada con el sujetador pequeño; o por el contrario, tener la parte de arriba grande (tipo top) y la braguita pequeña.  El Midkini llegó pisando muy fuerte esta temporada.

Como pueden ver, las opciones de tendencias de bañadores 2015 son muy variadas y todas igual de maravillosas e interesantes!. Es cuestión de saber escoger las piezas, saber combinarlas con lo que tenemos y sobre todo saber qué va mejor con nuestra forma de cuerpo.

En nuestro próximo post les explicaremos cómo adaptar las tendencias de bañadores 2015 a cada una de las siluetas y morfologías femeninas para salir a triunfar este verano. En AF Moda nos encanta esta época del año, y poder compartirla con ustedes. Así que no falten a nuestro encuentro!!

Feliz Semana y Hasta la Próxima!!

2015 SWIMWEAR TRENDS: My Swimwear and me! (Part 1)

2015 Swimwear Trends are full of interesting alternatives that will make us feel beautiful under the sea and at the beach environments during this summer.

While it is true that, as it happens with clothes we can have "swimwear basic wardrobe," is also true that we can update it with 2015 swimwear trends, charging them with a new life and allowing us to reinvent our look. Fortunately, today there are increasing chances of buying swimsuit parts separately, so we have it very easy to transform our swimwear every season.

And as we in AF Moda love to help you make your purchases consciousness and intelligent, here's our summary of trends of 2015 swimwear trends:

As for colors, variety is coming, especially emphasizing the blue, green, orange, fuchsia and black.

The prints will also be very varied, but mainly we will find flowers, fruits, tropical designs, animal print, tribal print and polka dots.

As for details, this season we will find many ruffles, lace, ruffled edges, very discreet embroidery, colored brocades and strips to tie (in panties and tops, also in swimsuits).

Concerning to Shapes, this summer we will find the classic combinations of bikini or full swimsuit. It highlights the trend to enhance breast through pronounced necklines, fill, push-up and forms of bandeau bikinis, combined with small panties. We will also find much asymmetric swimsuits and bikinis. And finally, the star trend of the season is the "Midkini" a type of bikini with a vintage and retro touch, which works in two ways: having high pants combined with small top; or on the contrary, having  a bigger top (cropped top type) and small panties. The Midkini came stomping this season.

As you can see, the options for 2015 swimwear trends are varied and all just as wonderful and interesting! It's a matter of knowing how to choose the pieces, how to combine them with what we have already and above all knowing what goes best with our body shape.

In our next post we will explain how to adapt the 2015 swimwear trends to each of the female body shape and morphologies, in order to make you succeed this summer. In AF Moda we love this time of year, and share it with you. So don´t miss our meeting!!.

Have a nice week and See you next time!!

FONDO DE ARMARIO Y CAMISETAS CEROLIMITES: La Combinación Perfecta!

El Fondo de Armario es  nuestro mejor aliado a la hora de vestir, y en Primavera-Verano, cuando llega el buen tiempo, el colorido y la necesidad de renovar nuestra imagen, muchísimo más. Si además logramos reinventarlo con prendas de temporada y marcas interesantes, podemos sacar de él el máximo provecho!.

Esta semana en AF Moda hemos hecho un post en colaboración con la marca CeroLimites, y hemos creado algunos looks sencillos pero llenos de personalidad combinando sus maravillosas camisetas con prendas de Fondo de Armario básicas.

Pero empecemos por recordar qué es el Fondo de Armario: consiste en esa ropa básica que utilizamos constantemente de un año a otro. Son prendas que nos valen para varias ocasiones, que podemos combinar con lo que ya tenemos o con prendas de temporada más actuales, y que, si son de buena calidad, podremos reutilizar y sacarle el máximo provecho.

Tengamos muy en cuenta que el corte y el largo de las prendas, así como el grosor de los tejidos va a depender de la fisionomía y el estilo de cada persona. Lo importante es que escojamos aquellas que mejor nos sienten, y sobre todo que nos permitan sentirnos cómodas y guapas en todo momento. La imagen personal que proyectamos tiene mucho que ver con cómo nos sentimos con nosotros mismos, y para ello es muy importante que sepamos escoger prendas de vestir que refuercen nuestra autoestima, que nos hagan sentir bien con nuestro aspecto y con la forma en que nos mostramos al mundo.

En el caso concreto de la Primavera-Verano, en nuestro Fondo de Armario no puede faltar:

-  Short o Bermuda de color neutro Combinable (blanco, beige o negro)

-  Pantalón Pesquero o Pantalón largo de algodón o Lino (color beige o kaki)

- Pantalón Pesquero o Pantalón Largo Vaquero

-   Falda mini o midi de colores vivos (Liso o Estampado)

- Bailarinas de colores vivos o de colores neutros combinables

- Deportivas

-  Sandalias Planas

- Sandalias de Tacón

-  Maxi bolso de Colores Vivos

- Bandolera

-   Clutch de materiales de verano (rafia, tejido de cesta, etc.)

Las Camisetas de CeroLimites destacan por su colorido, su corte clásico y su algodón de excelente calidad. Son prendas sencillas y básicas que van más allá de la moda, convirtiéndose en un estandarte del desarrollo personal y la filosofía de vida positiva. En este sentido, la filosofía de la marca encaja perfectamente con la temporada Primavera-Verano, con la alegría de vivir, con la luz interior, con el sol y con el buen tiempo, por lo que estas camisetas son el complemento ideal para tus looks de temporada.

Para terminar este post, les dejamos algunas ideas de estilismos con camisetas CeroLimites y prendas básicas de Fondo de Armario. En AF Moda nos encanta el eslogan de la marca, “Llegó el momento de creer en ti” y además añadimos llegó el momento de salir a triunfar con tu mejor sonrisa, tu mejor look y tu mejor camiseta!.

Feliz Semana y Hasta la Próxima!

BASIC WARDROBE S/S AND CEROLIMITES: A perfect Match!

The Basic Wardrobe is our best ally when dressing, and in spring-summer, when the warm weather, the colorful and the need to renew our image arrive, much more. If in addition we learn to reinvent it with seasonal garments and interesting brands, we can get the most of it!.

This week in AF Moda we have made a post in collaboration with the brand Cero Limites, and we have created some simple but full of personality looks combining their wonderful T-Shirts with garments of a basic wardrobe.

But let's start by remembering what the basic wardrobe is: is the one that contains the basic clothing that we constantly use from one year to another. We can wear these garments repeatedly and we can also combine them with what we already have or with trendy garments, and if they are of good quality, we can reuse and make the most of them.

Let´s keep in mind that pattern and long of these garments, as well as the thickness of their fabrics will depend on the physiognomy and style of each person. The important thing is that we choose those that we feel better with, and especially allowing us to feel comfortable and beautiful at all times. The personal image we project has a lot to do with how we feel about ourselves, and therefore, it´s very important that we choose garments that enhance our self-esteem, making us feel good with our appearance and the way we show ourselves to the world.

In the case of the Spring-Summer in our basic wardrobe can´t be miss:

- Short or Bermuda in a neutral color (white, beige or black)

- Capri or long pants made of cotton or linen (beige or khaki)

- Capri or long jeans

- Mini or midi skirt in bright colors (plain or printed)

- Ballerinas in bright colors or neutral colors combined

- Sport Shoes

- Flat Sandals

- Heel Sandals

- Maxi bag in bright color

- Cross Shoulder bag

- Clutch of summer materials (raffia, crochet, etc.)

The Cero Limites T-Shirts highlight for their colorful, classic cut and high quality cotton. They are simple and basic garments that go beyond fashion, becoming a standard of personal development and positive life philosophy. In this sense, the philosophy of the brand fits perfectly with the Spring-Summer season, with the joy of life, with the inner light, the sun and good weather, so these t-shirts are the ideal complement for your spring-summer looks.

To finish this post, we leave some ideas of outfits with CeroLimites T-shirts and basic wardrobe clothing. In AF Moda we love the brand slogan, "It's time to believe in you" and we would also add it´s time to go out and succeed with your best smile, your best look and your best T-shirt!.

Have a Nice Week and See you NextTime!

TENDENCIAS DE MODA P/V 2015: Mujeres Maduras

Las Tendencias de Moda P/V 2015 están al alcance de todo tipo de mujeres y siluetas, y la mejor manera de cerrar nuestra trilogía, como ya es tradición en AF Moda, es con un post dedicado a uno de nuestros perfiles femeninos favoritos: Las Mujeres Maduras!

Las tendencias de moda P/V 2015, podemos encontrar una serie de elementos que, usados con criterio por las mujeres maduras, les permitirán seguir siendo elegantes y estilosas, pero con ese punto trendy que las diferenciará y hará todavía más especiales. Es fundamental que lo que elijan sea tan especial y hermoso como ellas, sin avejentarlas, reflejando su sabiduría, su personalidad y su madurez ayudando a vestir todas estas cualidades.

Como siempre decimos en esta parte de la trilogía, la mujer madura ha alcanzado un nuevo estado de bienestar hoy en día; atrás quedaron esas mujeres envejecidas con imagen de abuela. Cada vez  más vemos mujeres maduras guapísimas, con mucha fuerza y energía para la vida, y todo esto tiene que reflejarse en su forma de vestir.

Recordemos una vez más algunas cosas que debemos cuidar siempre como Mujeres Maduras: nuestros escotes deben ser más discretos, nuestros pantalones deben ser a la cintura y no a la cadera, las mangas deben tener un largo apropiado (en función del estado de flacidez de nuestros brazos), y sobre todo debemos usar prendas que perfilen la silueta sin ceñirla, con el fin de evitar que las imperfecciones propias de la edad queden en evidencia. Es importante que evitemos las prendas muy ajustadas, mostrar abdomen o tripita, así como las faldas excesivamente cortas. Siempre un poco de tacón ayudará a estilizar la figura, tengámoslo en cuenta. Recordemos que la madurez va asociada a la elegancia, y que esta elegancia puede ser moderna y estilosa, siempre y cuando mantenga la discreción y el buen gusto. Podemos incluir colores en nuestros looks siempre con moderación en accesorios y complementos, incluso en algunas prendas de vestir, siempre y cuando no sea en la totalidad del look de forma excesivamente llamativa. Los estampados deben ser discretos también. Además, a cualquier edad, el Monocromatismo (vestir en distintas o igual gama de un mismo color) siempre favorece, ya que estiliza la figura y favorece la elegancia que habíamos mencionado antes. Llevaremos  los mejores tejidos y calidades que podamos permitirnos, ya que a las edades maduras esto es un factor decisivo para la imagen en cuanto a sobriedad y clase, sin que por ello se pierda la modernidad, y cuidaremos además que el corte y patronaje sean limpios y bien hechos, de forma que las prendas sienten correctamente al cuerpo. Evitaremos los adornos excesivos o innecesarios, los frunces, pliegues y cualquier detalle innecesariamente llamativo.

Con respecto a las tendencias de Moda P/V 2015, lo mejor que podemos hacer siendo mujeres maduras, es tomar de ellas sólo lo que nos favorece y con lo que nos sentimos identificadas. Estilos como el Oriental, el Safari o el Masculino son muy elegantes y sobrios, que podemos aprovechar perfectamente. El Estilo Militar, el estilo Rock Festival, el estilo Español y el estilo 70`s nos pueden valer para los momentos más informales y casual,  siempre y cuando los usemos con moderación, sin abusar de sus características,  siempre con prendas inferiores de corte recto y si son faldas o vestidos con largos a nivel de la rodilla, cuidando combinar colores juveniles con tonos más sobrios para llevarlos a nuestro terreno. También podemos jugar con el Monocromatismo en todos los looks. Nos hará parecer más sobrias, pero siempre divertidas!.

Las tendencias de Moda P/V2015 pueden ser perfectas para las  Mujeres Maduras, siempre y cuando las sepamos utilizar con criterio y sin obsesionarnos,  cuidándonos ante todo de mantener la elegancia y el buen gusto.

Para cerrar nuestro post, una vez más les dejamos algunas propuestas de looks pensados específicamente para mujeres maduras, siguiendo las pautas de las Tendencias P/V2015. Desde AF Moda nos reivindicamos una vez más como fanáticos de la sabiduría y elegancia de la Mujer Madura. Son maravillosas y amamos crear estilismos para ustedes. Disfrútenlos!

Feliz Semana y Hasta la Próxima!!

FASHION TRENDS S/S 2015: Mature Women

Fashion Trends S/S2015 are available to all types of women and silhouettes, and the best way to close our trilogy, as it is tradition in AF Moda, is with a post dedicated to one of our favorite female profiles: The Mature women!.

In Fashion trends S/S2015, we find a number of elements that, being used wisely by mature women, will allow them to remain elegant and stylish, but with that trendy touch that will differentiate and become even more special. It is essential that whatever they choose to wear is as special and beautiful as them, without making them look older, reflecting their wisdom, their personality and maturity, helping to dress all these qualities.

As we always say in this part of our trilogy, the mature woman has reached a new welfare state today; we left behind those aged women with a grandmotherly image, and increasingly we see gorgeous mature women with great strength and energy for life, and this is reflected in the way they dress.

Let´s recall some things we should always take care of when dressing as Mature Women: our necklines should be more discreet, our pants must be at the waist, not the hip, the sleeves should have an appropriate length (depending on the state of our arms sagging), and most of all we should wear clothing that outline the silhouette without belting, in order to avoid the imperfections of age remain in evidence. It is important that we avoid tight clothes, show abdomen or tummy and excessively short skirts. Always a bit of a heel will help stylize the figure, keep that in mind. Recall that maturity is associated with elegance, and this elegance can be chic, modern and stylish, only if we maintain discretion and good taste. We can include colors in our looks always with moderation and in accessories, even in some clothing, as long as it is not in a total look overly flashy. The prints must be discreet too. In addition, at any age, monochromatism (dress in different or same range of the same color) always favors, helping to shape the body and promote that elegance we mentioned before. We must take the best fabrics and quality we can afford, because at these ages this is a critical image factor, indicating sobriety and class, without thereby loosing modernity, and also take care that the cut and pattern are clean and well made such that the body garment fits correctly. Avoid excessive or unnecessary frills, gathers, pleats and any details unnecessarily flashy.

Regarding Fashion Trends S/S 2015, the best we can do as a mature women, is to take from them only what favors us and what we feel identified with. Styles such as Oriental, Safari or Male are very elegant and sober, so we can take advantage of them perfectly. We can wear the Military style, the Rock Festival style, the Spanish style and 70`s style for more informal and casual moments, as long as we use them with moderation, without abusing of their characteristics, always with bottom garments of straight cut and if skirts or dresses with long to knee level, taking care to combine youthful colors with more sober tones to get some balance. We can also play with Monochromatism in this type of looks; we will look more sober, but always fun!.

Fashion Trends S/S 2015 can be perfect for mature women, as long as we know to use them with discretion and without obsessing on it, taking care above all to keep the elegance and good taste.

To close our post, once again we leave you some looks proposals thought specifically for mature women, following the lines of the Fashion Trends S/S 2015. From AF Moda once again we vindicate as fans of the wisdom and elegance of mature woman. They are wonderful and we love to create outfits for you. Enjoy them!

Have a Nice Week and See you Next Time!