issue 09 / volume 41 From red carpet to area rug » How to apply the stars’ Oscar glam to your everyday style Brittney MacDonald m™ Life & Style Editor ie NMilifeandstyle @theotherpress.ca Fee 22 saw this year’s airing of the Oscars, and the full regalia. For those of us who don’t need to own an evening gown anytime soon, we can still benefit from that Oscar fashion fever by taking a page out of our favourite celebrity’s book, and applying the formal wear’s characteristics to our everyday style. The good thing about celebrities is that they’re people, just like us. Except with better hair, better skin, and a stylist to tell them what shapes and colours will flatter them— but I digress. The point is that they have the same issues with proportions that we do. Take Chloé Grace Moretz: the Kick-Ass and If I Stay star has broad shoulders with a smaller bust. With the wrong outfit, this can come off as masculine. In order to avoid this, for her Oscar gown she donned a strapless Miu Miu ina : floral pattern, that comes away : from the body at the natural : waist. : natural waist I don’t mean : the place where your pants : sit—the natural waist is higher. : Normally it is the smallest point : stars were out in full force—and : of your torso, just under your : rib cage. By having the dress : start its skirt there, it balances : out her shoulders and gives the : illusion that they are less-broad. : : The fact that there are no straps : : contributes to the illusion : by not cutting her body into : sections. Spaghetti straps are : the worst offenders for this, so : if you havea similar proportion, : : stick to either strapless or : broader, square straps if you : want to bare your biceps. : Mom star Anna Faris, always : struggle to look as if their legs : area mile long. For the Oscars, : Faris trusted famed designer : Zuhair Murad, and the gown : she ended up wearing certainly : did the job. The silver, A-line : gown was belted at the waist, : creating a division between the : upper and lower body. This is a : good idea for people who feel : they have a longer torso that is When I use the term Petite people, such as : disproportionate to their legs. : By adding a belt you create a : visual cue that will fool the eye : into thinking that the lower : body actually starts higher, : making your legs appear longer. For curvier girls, look no further than The Help star, : Viola Davis. Davis has a large : bust but looked perfect in her : off-the-shoulder Zac Posen ball : gown. What I like about this look is that Davis still looks feminine, without having to : expose cleavage. By baring : her shoulders instead of her : bust, Davis doesn’t look too : buttoned-up or prude. Dressing a large bust can be difficult, as : any sort of collar can suddenly : appear inappropriate simply : because you have more up-top : than the average girl. A good : way to avoid that is to find : shirts that cover the bust, but : leave the clavicle and neck : open—it’s a sure-fire way to : look elegant. Now I know that all this : might not be helpful to our : male readers out there. Sorry : boys, it’s a little hard to take : proportion tips from the red : carpet—but all men look great : inatux! life & style // 17 Images from Woman.es (Left) and NYDailyNews.com (Right) Moving on up—in relationships » What every couple should consider before moving in with each other Mercedes Deutscher Staff Writer and fodder for arguments later on. Both of you are responsible for keeping your home running. 4. Communication will be key in ensuring a successful cohabiting relationship. Be TRE OTHER PRESS IS FIRING NEWS EDITOR A you and your significant other thinking of taking the next step in your relationship by moving in together? While the prospect of spending day in and day out with your love can be romantic, too many couples fail to see the real-life implications of living together. This may cause unwanted stresses and tragically may end up with you being single. Moving in and living together requires a lot of thought and effort in order to be successful. Here’s a handy list: 1. First of all, know why you're moving in together. Saving money, while a valid option, shouldn't be the main reason. 2. Show understanding of each other. Some people handle moves easily and some don’. If your partner is anxious during the first few days of your life together, show patience and understanding. This will hopefully make them feel comfortable and more relaxed. 3. Make sure that you share responsibility. Even if one person offers to pay all of the rent, it may backfire if they lose their source of income. It may also cause resentment clear on boundaries ahead of time; it works best both for your relationship and your living situation. Are there certain things that you wish your partner wouldn't use or touch? Do some of your clothes have to be washed differently than most of the laundry? Consistent communication will avoid most mix-ups and mistakes. 5. Havea backup plan. When deciding to move in together, you may picture you and your partner being together forever, but there is no way of predicting the future. If you two have a falling out or break up, it’s good to have a backup plan so things run smoother. You both will have an easier time coming up with this plan beforehand, rather than waiting for the situation to escalate. Lastly, be sure that you and your partner are ready to take the big step. Too often couples move in together early in their relationship and it destroys them. Make sure that you know your partner and their habits well before living together. 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