Are you struggling with packing?

Ask yourself ;

Where are you going?

What will you be doing?

What will be the weather?

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Bath time

Whats your normal routine?Your essentials?Pack them

As you are leaving the bathroom,what are you wearing,covering up with,is there a need?Pack

Lets moisturize

Body lotion?Roll-on?Perfume?What are your essentials?Pack or put aside

If you travel alot,it is always better to have extra of all these things,always packed together,ready for the next trip.To save space,and be able to pack them,buy containers and rather put it in them.

Dress up

Pack outfit for each day,accoring to your trip activities.Think from underwear colour and shape,the outfit coordination,shoes,bag?Try to have items that you can play around different outfits with.Like a black jean and white shirt.Coordinate outfits for everyday,also looking if they need any accessory.Also try pack shoes that you can wear with more than one outfit.

Pack an extra outfit,and a fancy/occasion dress.Leave space for anything you might need to fit,or that you will buy where you are going.I’m sure all of women can relate here.                       

Steps when packing into your suitcase:

                                                                                                       

Fold and Roll all your clothes,this saves you space.

After each row of rolled clothes,layer all pants/jeans on top.Pants are obviously long,so yes,leave the hanging parts of it hanging from the side.Do a second row of rolled clothes.Then fold back in the hanging parts of the pants.Your suitcase should now look like a square of clothes inside.

Whatever accessories or small extra’s you have.Fit them onto corners or whatever space you see left.Tuck all socks inside shoes.

To make more space,there are ziplock bags that can squeeze all these rolled clothes,and possibly make up space for a toiletry bag.They are number one for maximizing for travel.

See where and how shoes are packed here..

Whatever bulky jacket you will need,rather wear them.

Did i miss out on anything?Do you have any packing tips to share as well?Lets talk on comments section…

Short Lady Chronicles/Tips

Frequently asked question ;"How do you manage to always look so good in all your outfits.?"
The usual when i bump into someone and I'm dressed down;"You so short,you never this short when you all dressed up."

Today,for some reason,that i am not sure of myself.Such questions and compliments,or however you may wanna look at them,are dominating my mind.So as the saying goes,if you can't stop thinking about something,write it down,and it will go away.So thats what I'm doing,sharing tricks that i use to stay stylish,even though i am short.

Short Ladies Hello...
If you go through my outfits,you will notice that i usually wear slim belts,or like wearing outfits that will allow me to cinch my waist.It's not a style statement,or an obsession.I actually do it because it makes me appear taller,or rather,longer in the outfit that i am wearing.It's a saver!

• Most of my pumps are pointed,i wear a lot of pointed court heels as well.Especially when wearing something short,like a skirt.Why?Well because yes,short girl chronicles.My legs look longer that way...

• How do i survive with jeans?I am not sure how i survived before,but now i am very thankful for cropped jeans and the style of folding them.I literally fold almost every normal jean i wear.But my first option is always getting a cropped jean.For short people,these are  perfect,they become a normal size jean.Also opt for high waisted jeans/trousers/pencil skirts,it  gives the impression that you are taller,or have longer legs.Which is what we want,right?

• LBD's or all black outfits are said to make you look slimmer,but they also work well in making you seem tall.

Lastly,because one never gives out all their secrets *inserts hidden face emoticon*
Heels.I mean obviously,heels mean stolen height.Even small heels make a difference,find a height or type that you are comfortable with,and rock them with your outfits,for days that you could do with habit of height.Because lets face it,we can embrace being short because blah,blah,blah,but there are days that we would like to seem tall as well.

And thats just about it,one day,hopefully soon i will share tips on how to avoid drowning in your own clothes when your a short girl.Please do share,if you try any of these tips and they actually work for you as well.

For pictures of my outfits,follow  ;
Neliswa Ngiba and @IdentityU

My 2017 Glow Up Products

2017 has been a year of GlowUp for many,including myself.After a lot of trial and errors with many products,i finally found what works for me.

I had an uneven skin tone,random break-outs that usually left me with a lot of dark spots to get rid of,and from time to time,my skin would get dull and tired.
With the year coming to an end,and with all the hype of summer,flawless skin and natural glows,i thought i would share my top picks.


1.I wash my face with Black Soap,but every second day i use the Garnier Pure Active 3in1 Clay wash,to get rid of dead skin cells.My skin has been loving me for it.

2.I cleanse and tone my face with Tea Tree Oil products from Body Shop.It has reduced my dark spots,i have also since said good-bye to alot of them.

3.Daily before my moisturizer,Even & Lovely,i use vitamin C from body shop,then Eucerin sunscreen.Daily!I now,happily have a everyday natural glow,even before washing my face in the morning.I am more confident then i use to be without any make-up.Some days i lipstick and go.And my skin still does the things...

4.Now for Make-Up,as seen on my picks from last year 2016.Estee Lauder is still my number one,i have tried several other brands,but nothing levels up.However,i have now added spring thermal water,as seen on supporting pictures.I use it as a setting spray,when my skin break-outs,when travelling and after long days in the sun and well,whenever i feel like it,after washing my face.Its very refreshing!

5.Lastly,as much as i hate it,i have trained myself to drink more water.Steam my face more often,use a mask atleast once a week,and try to get a full facial monthly.All this is still a work in progress,but is giving me good results,alongside my skincare products.

Though i have found my routine,i would still love to know what's been working for you.so please do share.A picture with all the products under comments will also do...

We are all about your IMAGE!!!

Ever wished you could get personalized attention when it comes to your shopping/style needs?

Maybe overwhelmed with making your own buying decisions?

Yes?!

IdentityU can help with all these problem areas,and help make way for all lovely clothing items to your doorstep,without the fuss of running around the mall.

At IdentityU,we believe that by accurately matching your business attire to your position, you could change the outcome of your meetings, day to day activities and interactions with other people.Therefore,we are committed and continuously strive to build up a community of empowered ,presentable,well groomed and stylish men and women.Men and Women who best bring on their personality in the way they dress ,with modesty,decency,propriety and are not oblivious to their image.

As a qualified personal stylist,i offer an enhanced buying experience and personal attention to your shopping needs.I measure,source,ensure a good fit and organization of your wardrobe.Please share,or tag a person who requires such a service.

Contact : 0728191797 / info@theidentityu.co.za / www.theidentityu.co.za

Style Diary

Styles by Neliswa Ngiba #TheIdentityUEffect

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Business and Occasional Wear

   

Contact us for all your style needs:

  info@theidentityu.co.za / 072 819 1797
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Daily outfit coordinations...

Photoshoots...

Wardrobe Planning & Edits...

Hmmm…Personal Shopper you say!

Firstly!A personal shopper is being a personal stylist.It’s basically shopping for someone else and getting a look together for him/her.And yes,its a well paying recognizable career,which actually seems to be on a subtle rise.

Basically;

We help clients define their needs and wants

Recommend specific purchases of goods and services

Keep track of clients preferences,

Help clients put together looks for different occasions

Plan and finalist their final look

Plan the clients wardrobe

And lastly supply networking services such as hair and nails….

These services are mostly taken up by ;

Clients who are too busy to shop for themselves

People who are overwhelmed by all the selections when it comes to making purchases

When a client requires an expert to do their shopping

Clients who are physically unable to shop

Tourists who are unfamiliar with the shopping options.

A personal shopper’s job may be extended to purchasing home furniture and appliances

Promotional Items for a company for their clients and being hired by busy executives to buy their clothing and gifts for special occasions.This is more or less the beauty of it,it obviously does go over and beyond.

Fun,yes?!Not as easy as it seems and definitely for not just about anyone to take up.

What was this blog about though?Me giving you a detailed explanation of what kind of services you may need IdentityU for.Some people are not even aware that such services exist,and would gladly appreciate them.With that being said,i do certainly hope this lands in their eyes,so please do care to share…

info@theidentityu.co.za / 072 819 1797

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The Irresistible Silhouette Series ( Body shapes )

 ' A woman’s dress should be like a barbed-wire fence:serving it’s purpose without obstructing the view" .-Sophia Loren

Strawberry-Shaped ( inverted triangle ) ladies have a figure thats bigger up top than on their bottom half because of broad shoulders and/or big boobs in relation to their waist and hips.Broad shoulders and slender hips can give strawberries an athletic,even boyish look but its easy to soften with the right wardrobe.

• To bring out the best in this body type the fuller skirts and wide leg trousers will balance out your body shape beautifully.

• Don’t be afraid of bright colors on your bottom half
• Shoulder pads and tapering trousers are an absolute no-no!
• Also stay away from puff sleeves and epaulettes.

Do Invest in:

Peplum skirts

Straight Jean in light/bright colors

Waterfall Colour shirts

Tunic Dresses

Draped wrap cardigans

Trousers with front pleats

The Banana or Rectangular body shape…

Celebrities that are this shape are : Cameron Diaz,Gwen Stefan and Nicole Kidman.You can follow them on social media to see how they dress up for their body shapes.

Wardrobe Items that will flatter your body : 

Button down shirts

Mid size belt

Skirt with box pleats

Mid Rise pants with pleats 

Double breasted jackets

Shorts with pleats,ruffles or embellishments