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May 14, 2008 11:46 pm US/Eastern
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Looking Your Best Is No Optical Illusion
MIAMI (CBS4) ―
Optical illusions that have challenged our perception have been around for years.
One popular illusion on the web, makes use of two identical pictures of former
British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher.
Another
seems to move – but does it really?
Do you see the word 'good' or 'evil'?
Which line is longer?
And although the vertical line in this picture looks much longer than the horizontal line--it's really a bit smaller.
Rosalyn Katty, a stylist at Stilo in Coral Gables says the same mind-bending principles can be used to make it look like you've peeled off pounds.
"You can even make yourself look five to fifteen pounds thinner," Katty says "by showing the curves and not the bulge."
Katty says women who have a few extra pounds and are in proportion should avoid bright colors, hard fabrics, and frills. Instead, they should wear simple cuts, dark colors and fluid but not clingy fabrics.
Katty adds that women who are bigger on top should not accentuate it with a brightly colored, or patterned tops.
Brighter colors on bottom will draw the eye away from the top.
"It's about balance, definitely, it's about balance," Katty says.
The opposite is true if you are bigger on the bottom.
Women with larger hips and butts should avoid the bubble shirt trend and high waisted pants.
"If you use any pants that have a high waist, it will make your butt look larger, " said Katty.
Instead a splash of color up top, will draw the eyes upward, while black slims the bottom.
Katty says by using the optical illusion diet you can literally keep some of those extra pounds, out of sight.
"Some women guys, we know how to work that better than others. Watch out," she says.
Having properly fitting clothes is also important. So never squeeze into a size that is too small. And Katty says, having the proper haircut for your face is extremely important in looking your thinnest.
If you are interested in making an appointment with stylist Rosalyn Katty, you can contact her at:
Rosalyn Katty Stilo by Rosalyn 1361 Coral Way
Miami, Florida 33145
305-860-9800
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