How to Style a Bodycon Dress

One of my viewers requested this video, and I gladly accepted to do it. I kept my hat on for most of the video and pictures because my braids need help.

DIY bleached crop top, bodycon dress, backpack, low-top converse

knit hat, plaid button-down, spike necklace, bodycon dress, Vera Bradley messenger bag, lace-up boots

knit hat, varsity/letterman jacket, bodycon dress, Vera Bradley messenger bag, low-top converses

I also included a picture and video clip of how I'd style a knee-length bodycon skirt because another one of my viewers requested that. So I started the "How to Style a Bodycon dress" video with the outfit I wore to school that day featuring my bodycon skirt.

knit hat, white longline cardigan, floral tank top, owl necklace, knee-length bodycon skirt, Vera Bradley messenger bag, black flats

-Diane <3

Update - Videos Galore!

Hey everyone!
I have a few YouTube videos to catch you-all up on, so I decided to just put them all into one big update post.



It has been a month since I got my long, small, individual/single braids done. I've never had my hair like this before, so it has really been an adjustment. I like my braids a lot though; I think it was a good thing that I stepped a little bit out of my comfort zone. I was thinking about eventually doing this style again, but I wanted to do it with burgundy hair next time (I could do all burgundy, black with burgundy highlights, or the top half black and the bottom half burgundy or vice versa). What do you think?

(For information about my braids, watch the video above. If your question is not answered in the video, visit the video's page on youtube, and read the description box. If your question is not answered in the video's description box, submit your question in the comment box located below this blog post.)



School was out from October 8, 2012 - October 12, 2012 (Fall Break!!). I did some shopping, of course. In the video above, I show and talk about the things I bought from Forever 21 last week.



I also ordered a pair of jeggings from American Eagle. I love them! They're very flattering. I've worn them twice so far, and the only problems I have with them are: they ride really low, so you must wear a belt. They are not as light of a blue as pictured, and they are a bit tight when you first get them. They aren't "super stretch", but they do stretch out a little bit in the waist as you wear them. I'm 5'7, and I got an x-long. They are a bit too long, but I just cuff/roll them up an inch or two. Overall, they're the best-fitting jeggings I own.



This is just a video of me and my little sister talking about nothing. By the way, I changed my intro because it got annoying. I might change it again soon, but I don't know yet. I look so tired in this video because...I was!

Just wondering, which video quality do you-all think is better? The quality of my "Update - Random Stuff " video (watch in 720 HD), or the quality of the other videos in this post?


Well, that's all for now! Time for me to stop talking.
Until my next post,
-Diane <3

9.3.12 - Update

What's up everybody? It's been a while since I last wrote an update post. I think that's because my life has been pretty uneventful lately. My attitude has been pretty nonchalant. I'm just trying to get back into the habit of blogging, vlogging, sewing, etc. and I'm trying to get settled in school as soon as possible. I've gotten a new class schedule three times in the past four-five weeks, so I'm falling behind in the classes I joined recently.
When I don't like how my life is going, I usually just drown myself in activities that will prove to be beneficial in the future (more blogging, vlogging, sewing, sketching, etc.), so that's what I've been doing lately. I've also been doing a lot of online shopping (I'm just waiting for my parents to start complaining about all the packages that have been coming in). It's easier for me to shop online because there are more options and better deals. I learned, from a disappointing trip to the mall last Friday, that stores lack options for people with long legs and long arms. So, even though I like trying on clothes before I buy them, and even though I hate paying for shipping, I think I'm going to stick with online shopping when I'm looking for specific things.
Well, let me stop talking before I put you-all to sleep.

Until my next post,
-Diane <3

Surprisingly, everything fits/looks/works really nice.

• Zigzag Owl Necklace: $5.80
• Essential Longline Tank: $4.80  (Black two-column slash-back tee: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yVj8NkOfo0Y at 28:27 min.)
• Essential Knee-Length Skirt: $8.80
• Rhinestoned Square Studs: $2.80
• Essential Scoop Neck Tee: $5.80
• Classic Longline Cardigan: $22.80
• 12mm Silver Pyramid Studs: $1.35 (shipping: $0.37)

My Top 5 (Current) Favorite Stores

1. Forever 21: fashion-forward, stylish, and trendy clothing at affordable prices

2. Nasty Gal: unique, fashion-forward, and vintage clothing choices

3. Urban Outfitters: trendy and stylish clothing choices

4. H&M: fashion-forward, chic, and trendy clothing choices

5. Charlotte Russe: trendy clothing at affordable prices

Diane's Fashion Obsessions: Bodycon Dresses and Skirts

Bodycon - (adj.) denoting a style of clothing characterized by very tight-fitting garments (shortening of body-conscious).

I'm so in love with this trend! Not only is it easy-to-wear and affordable, but it also compliments your figure. The bright, patterned styles are so fun and great for teenagers.

I love having contrast in my outfit because it creates a very unique and captivating look. To off-set the short length and fittedness of a bodycon dress/miniskirt I would pair it with a long sleeve shirt, boyfriend blazer, or cardigan (tights, and/or boots can work also).

The key is to make the skirt/dress look longer and more appropriate (dressing overly sexy is not appealing). Staying covered-up on top keeps you from looking too bare, but the short-length of the skirt shows off your legs.

I think Forever 21 has some of the best and most affordable bodycon skirts and dresses for teenage girls. Here are some of my top picks:

Rosette Slv Polka Dot Dress $15.80

Colorblock Bandage Skirt $22.80

Mixed Animal Print Dress $22.80

Bodycon skirts and dresses are not something only teenagers can wear; women of all ages are sporting this trend.

If you have the confidence to pull this trend off, then I say go for it!