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Though tulip skirts made their debut in Fall 2008 fashion shows, few retail stores carried them until this Spring. Also seen in many Spring 2009 fashion shows, they’re becoming an increasingly popular alternative to the pencil skirt.

What is a Tulip Skirt?

Tulip skirts are very similar to pencil skirts except for two main differences. They’re wider in the hips and are often a couple inches shorter. Tulip skirts cinch at the waist, balloon out at the hips due to pleats or ruching and then taper back down to the legs. They are usually hemmed a few inches above the knees.

How to Wear Tulip Skirts

Body Type:

Tulip skirts look best on women who have a medium to thin build. The balloon in the hips is very forgiving for those who have wider hips or extra weight in the lower stomach. However, the style should still be loose in that area.

Shirts to wear with Tulip Skirts:

Pair tulip skirts with a short waisted top or a thin knit top that you can tuck into the skirt. The pleating and unique style of the skirt should not be covered. Layering a cropped cardigan or blazer over a tight fitting top is fine, but keep it unbuttoned to prevent bulk and allow the style to be seen.

Shoes to wear with Tulip Skirts:

To elongate the appearance of your legs, wear heels.
If your tulip skirt is casual like the American Apparel knit skirt, wear ballet flats.

Tights with Tulip Skirts:

Tulip skirts can be worn during any season. In the Spring and Summer, bare your legs. During colder months, wear tights in a neutral color or go for a monochromatic look by wearing tights and heels that are the same color as your skirt.

Tulip Skirt Inspiration

Tulip Skirts on the Spring 2009 Runway

Shown: Lanvin, Chanel, Requiem (Images from style.com)

Celebrities wearing Tulip Skirts

Shown: Lindsay Price (instyle.com), Maria Sharapova (sugar.com)

Real Looks

Shown: michelle d (weardrobe.com), fabsugaruk (fabsugar.com)

Where to Buy Tulip Skirts

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Shown: Charlotte Russe Tulip Skirt, Charlotte Russe Pleated Tulip Skirt

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Shown: Banana Republic Tulip Skirt, Urban Outfitters Silence & Noise Tulip Skirt

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Sara Berman Tulip Skirt, Marc Jacobs Tulip Hem Wrap Skirt

Your Thoughts?

Do you like the tulip skirt? Will you be wearing one this Spring?

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Shimmer makeup was seen in many Spring 2009 runway shows. Not confined to any particular facial feature, it can be worn a variety of ways ranging from subtle to glam.

How to Wear Shimmer Makeup

Don’t Overdo It

With shimmer makeups available in almost every form, it’s easy to overdo the look. Wearing shimmer makeup all over your face is a big no-no. Bobbi Brown advises to wear shimmer on “one feature during the day and two at night”. Shimmer should just add a little pop to your look, not make your face look like a disco ball.

Mind Your Surroundings

Subtle shimmer can be worn on a daily basis. A light eyeshadow, blush or lipgloss is fine for the workplace or an afternoon at the park. Save the glam for a special occasion or a night out. Then, you can follow Bobbi’s advice and try shimmer on more than one feature. Darker shadows, blushes and glosses would also be best saved for evening wear.

Does Age Matter?

Reading reviews of shimmer makeup, this seems to be the most popular question. Age does not prevent you from wearing shimmer makeup. However, if applied too heavily or in the wrong places, it can make wrinkles appear more pronounced. Shimmer has a tendency to highlight creases in the face. So, if you suffer from crow’s feet, you might choose shimmer blush instead of shadow.

Types of Shimmer Makeup

Shimmer Eyeshadow

Shimmer eyeshadow can be a great daytime look or glammed up for a night out.
To wear subtly during the day, brush a shimmer eyeshadow over the entire lid into the crease. Or, only apply the shadow to the outside corners of your eye.
For an evening look, combine a couple of shimmer shadows and create a smoky eye. Go for a darker shadow and wear shimmer makeup on another feature as well.
Shimmer Shadows:

Shown: Chanel Iridescent Eyeshadow, Bobbi Brown Cream Shadow in Platinum, MAC Eyeshadows with Frost finish

Shimmer Blush

Shimmer blush is an even more subtle choice than shimmer shadows. Wear shimmer blush with neutral makeup to make your cheeks pop. Apply to the apples of the cheeks and lightly along the cheek bones.
For an evening look, apply a bit darker and pair with another shimmer makeup.
Shimmer Blushes:

Shown: NARS Multiple Stick in Orgasm, Bobbi Brown Platinum Shimmer Brick, Sephora Harmony Trio

Shimmer Lips

Shimmer lips are easy to attain. Just apply a shimmer lip gloss to a naturally made up face during the day. Or, for an evening look, wear a shimmer lip stick with another shimmer makeup.
Shimmer Lips:

Shown: Bobbi Brown Shimmer Lipgloss, Armani Shimmer Lipgloss, Trish McEvoy Shimmer Lipstick

Highlighting Cream

Highlighting Cream is almost in a category of its own. It can be worn during the day if the rest of the face is kept neutral with ‘barely there’ makeup. Or, it can be worn at night with a couple of other shimmer makeups. To apply, dap a bit of highlighting cream along the brow bone, the cheek bones and on either side of the jaw.
Highlighting Creams:

Shown: ModelCo Luminosity Cream, Stila Illuminating Cream, MAC Strobe Cream

Your Thoughts…

What do you think of the shimmer makeup style? Will you be trying the look this Spring?