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  • Which celebrities have your body shape? ǀ Justine Leconte

    Which celebrities have your body shape? ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhffW6LsMh8

    Summary

    ### Summary
    The text discusses recognizing one’s body shape, using celebrities as examples to help dress for your body type. There are five main body types: rectangle, apple, pear, inverted triangle, and hourglass. It’s essential to choose a celebrity with a similar current body type for dressing purposes.

    Highlights

    • Five main body types: rectangle, apple, pear, inverted triangle, and hourglass
    • Choose a celebrity with a similar body type for dressing

    Key Takeaways

    • Importance of recognizing your body shape and dressing accordingly
    • Series on different body types with one video per type
    • Emojis used to make the text more visually appealing
  • The Royals can’t wear this… ǀ 10 rules all royal family members need to follow ǀ Justine Leconte

    The Royals can’t wear this… ǀ 10 rules all royal family members need to follow ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Dj9hUYNG9CM

    Summary

    ### Summary

    The transcript discusses the ten rules followed by the British royal family during public appearances. These rules cover aspects such as clothing, etiquette, and appearance in public. By following these guidelines, the royals maintain a sense of dignity and respect for tradition while also adapting to modern times.

    Highlights

    • Women in the royal family must wear tights and avoid showing cleavage.
    • Female royals prefer skirts or dresses with modest makeup and hairstyles.
    • Royals do not take selfies or pose for photos with the public.
    • Men in the royal family perform a deep curtsy or stoop when meeting someone of higher rank.

    Key Takeaways

    • The royal family maintains a sense of dignity and respect for tradition through adherence to specific dress codes and etiquette rules.
  • How to wear leggings + how to find good quality ones ǀ Justine Leconte

    How to wear leggings + how to find good quality ones ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GAGMjUj8DEc

    Summary

    ### Summary

    In this discussion about how to wear leggings appropriately outside of the gym, we cover proper fitting, good quality, and styling. It’s important to find the right fit for your body type, choose high-quality fabric, and style them with appropriate tops to create a complete outfit.

    Highlights

    • Importance of finding the correct leggings size
    • Various lengths available: Capri, full length, or ankle length
    • Thickness of fabric is crucial for comfort and privacy
    • Leggings can be worn as pants in some countries
    • Seamless underwear recommended for a seamless look

    Key Takeaways

    • Different body types require different lengths of leggings
    • Fabric composition matters: avoid fully synthetic fabrics
    • Leggings can be styled with various tops and footwear
  • Hot/humid weather: hot weather clothing tips to survive the heat ǀ Justine Leconte

    Hot/humid weather: hot weather clothing tips to survive the heat ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=H90KzdR6Wiw

    Summary

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    Justin shares tips on how to survive and look put together in hot summer months, especially in working situations. These tips can be applied to both hot climates and human ones.

    Highlights

    • Look for fabrics that breathe well: Linen, cotton, linen, and modal are good options as they absorb sweat and dry quickly. Avoid synthetic fibers.
    • Choose lightweight garments: Select the lightest weight fabric in your chosen fiber to keep cool and comfortable. Cotton poplin and knitted jerseys are excellent choices.
    • Stick to light colors: Light colors reflect heat and help to avoid sweating more than necessary. Avoid black and dark colors.
    • Wear light-colored, breathable fabrics
    • Choose flowy, smartly cut clothes
    • Stay away from heavy fabrics
    • Wear the right shoes
    • Switch your accessories
    • Protect your eyes with decorative sunglasses
    • Use a mini clutch or crossbody bag
    • Avoid wearing backpacks in hot and humid weather
    • Save time on makeup by not wearing foundation; let your skin breathe
    • Keep your skin clean and hydrated with thermal water spray
    • Walk on the side of the street with shade to avoid sunburn and dehydration

    Key Takeaways

    • Protect yourself from the sun, stay cool, and take care of your skin during hot days.
  • ASOS: are their clothes worth your money? ǀ Fashion haul but different ǀ Justine Leconte

    ASOS: are their clothes worth your money? ǀ Fashion haul but different ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OBCbEjnjhuY

    Summary

    ### Summary
    – The reviewer is disappointed with the quality of items purchased from ASOS, including a beaded top, pants, and leggings. 👗🦢🧢
    – The top has cheap plastic beads and an itchy fabric, while the pants have a poor fit at the waist and are made of low-quality polyester. 🔥🌞
    – The leggings are tight, shiny, and see-through, with inconsistent sizing across ASOS products. 🏠

    Highlights

    • ASOS used to be a classic retailer, but now focuses on their in-house brand, ASOS Design.
    • The reviewer is an pear shape and chose size 10 (UK) for the dress, hoping it fits. 🤵️👗
    • The speaker tries a T-shirt bra for tight fitting tops and notices the dart placement on garments.

    Key Takeaways

    • The reviewer does not recommend ASOS clothes due to inconsistencies in sizing and quality. 🚫🌐
    • They mention the cheapness of materials, lack of proper design elements like lining or darts, and inaccuracies in photos. 📸
    • The speaker is concerned about the production process and labor practices in ASOS’s overseas factories, suspecting a connection to fast fashion. ⏳
    • They encourage viewers to stay away from brands that fit these descriptions and ask for feedback on which brands they should test next. 💬
  • Summer Q&A ǀ Justine Leconte

    Summer Q&A ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VRNBIUeu5yA

    Summary

    ### Summary
    The text is a transcript of a video where the speaker discusses various topics such as overcoming discouragement, automotive wardrobe essentials, making a lasting impression, affordable clothing brands, and fashion history. The speaker encourages viewers to do research to find clothing brands that align with their values and offers recommendations for learning more about fashion history. They also discuss opinions on skin care, hair care, hobbies, and the influence of social media on fashion trends.

    Highlights

    • Feeling Stuck or Discouraged: Find strength by keeping the bigger goal in mind and using deadlines as motivation.
    • Automotive Wardrobe Must-Haves: Comfortable flats or boots, a tailored coat, a cozy scarf, and thin gloves for cold weather protection.
    • Making a Lasting Impression: Dress to impress with unexpected elements like a colorful dress, neon platforms, and well-groomed nails.
    • Affordable, Quality Clothing Brands: Do research to find brands that align with your values while offering both quality and affordability.

    Key Takeaways

    • Importance of clothes as a basic part of life and society.
    • Alternative ways to learn necessary skills for fashion design.
    • Personal experience with gaining self-confidence through practice and preparation.
  • Day in the life of a fashion designer ǀ Behind the scenes ǀ Justine Leconte

    Day in the life of a fashion designer ǀ Behind the scenes ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JZHfwFWXeIA

    Summary

    ### Summary
    Hey everyone! This year, I embarked on a journey to learn photography and create unique images for my jewelry collection. In this video, I share the entire process from learning skills to planning and executing an entire photoshoot. You’ll see behind-the-scenes and final results.

    Highlights

    • Product photography is tricky due to small items and metal reflections
    • Focused on technical knowledge through Skillshare tutorials like DSLR Fundamentals
    • Practiced creating flat lays with jewelry and props for the main photoshoot
    • Planning composition ahead is essential, including sketching, looking for props, testing them, and even building some myself
    • Had mixed results washing a specific thick paper for texture; added detergent on shoot day!
    • Embrace challenges, practice, and plan to create unique and creative photography!

    Key Takeaways

    • The importance of knowing how the final result will look before starting
    • Using natural-looking hands in the photos
    • Challenges such as holding their hands high above their head and trying to achieve different contrasts for each photo
    • Wearing various outfits, including dresses and tops with different necklines
    • Planning for back views of the outfits
    • Using props like stones and a box in the photos, but keeping them small so as not to distract from the main subject
  • FASHION TRENDS Fall 2018 – Winter 2019 & how to wear them ǀ Justine Leconte

    FASHION TRENDS Fall 2018 – Winter 2019 & how to wear them ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kYICD4SaCLw

    Summary

    ### Summary

    In this video, Justin discusses the upcoming fashion trends for the season, focusing on revival of 80s fashion with neon colors, padded shoulders, velvet, and shiny fabrics. Consistent trends include wide shoulders and yoga balances, while shades of brown act as a neutral color palette. Fashion cities are embracing these styles with designers like Marc Jacobs, Sun Oven, Chanel, and Chloe incorporating them into their collections. The text also highlights the importance of taking inspiration from traditional styles and cultures to create modern designs.

    Highlights

    • Revival of 80s fashion trends
    • Consistent trends: wide shoulders and yoga balances
    • Shades of brown as neutral color palette
    • Fashion cities embracing new styles
    • Importance of taking inspiration from traditional styles

    Key Takeaways

    • One Central Garment: Brown with accessories in coordinating colors for a cohesive look
    • Brown and Overlaying Trends: Versatile brown as warm or cool tones, over-layering clothing
    • Sophisticated Knitwear Trend: Unique designs and creative uses of yarn
    • Creative Inspirations: Taking inspiration from traditional styles and cultures
    • Accessory Trend: Mid-calf boots with center splits resembling cowboy boots
  • How to create original outfits from your basic pieces ǀ Capsule wardrobe tips ǀ Justine Leconte

    How to create original outfits from your basic pieces ǀ Capsule wardrobe tips ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ye9L5WWgHt0

    Summary

    ### Summary
    The text discusses the concept of a capsule wardrobe, which is all about combining timeless pieces with new items to maximize your closet’s potential. It suggests that by creating a capsule wardrobe, you can achieve a sustainable and cost-effective solution for any fashionista. The author invites viewers to explore a four-video series on building their own capsule wardrobe and encourages them to ask themselves how many different ways they can style an outfit when shopping for clothes.

    Highlights

    • Capsule wardrobe maximizes closet’s potential with minimal effort
    • Combining timeless pieces with new items is sustainable and cost-effective
    • Four video series on building your own capsule wardrobe available

    Key Takeaways

    • A capsule wardrobe focuses on timeless pieces and combining them with new items
    • This concept is both sustainable and cost-effective for fashionistas
    • The author provides a four-video series to help you build your own capsule wardrobe
  • UNIQLO: are their clothes worth your money? ǀ Fashion haul but different ǀ Justine Leconte

    UNIQLO: are their clothes worth your money? ǀ Fashion haul but different ǀ Justine Leconte – Justine Leconte officiel

    Video

    https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4nT0fu4W01A

    Summary

    ### Summary
    Uniqlo’s knitwear and down jacket are analyzed by a designer in this video review. The website is well-designed with clear information about sizes and colors. The French style sweater is appreciated, but the quality of the 100% cashmere sweater is closely examined. The down jacket has weather-resistant claims, but there’s no mention of ethically sourced feathers. The jacket is shorter than expected, possibly due to cost-cutting measures. A user ordering various clothes from Uniqlo discusses the importance of quality and proper sizing, with specific focus on jeans and their complex fit. Overall, the reviewer finds the clothes comfortable but has concerns about fabric thickness, length, and design issues.