Seasonal Changes

Hello my fellow not-so-fashionable friends! It feels as though forever and a day has passed since I've updated the blog, but I am back! School has been brutal, but Christmas break is just around the corner! In which case, merry Christmas!

However, Christmas tends to dredge up the oh-so-important age old problem of (you guessed it!) money. Because goodness gracious, everything is so expensive! And we have to buy things for multiple people? Forget fashion, I'll just wear a paper bag, for by the end of the season, that's all that I'll be able to afford! Also, it is far too stressful to find warm, stylish clothing for this weather; I think I'll stick with sweat pants!

Au contraire my fashion fledglings! Yes, Christmas may seem likely to "break your bank," but one does not simply resort to SWEAT PANTS! There is a much better solution to your stylistic woes: outfit experimentation!

Yes, it may seem to be an odd suggestion, but think upon it further. In mixing and matching summer and winter pieces, I have found huge success, alongside miserable failure (but mostly success!).

But, would it not be worth the risk? What do you have to lose? You've obviously already gotten to the point of sweatpants-on-a-daily-basis, so you really cannot fall much further. Here are some examples of successful seasonal mixing and matching:

Keep in mind, any of these can be paired with a coat and/or scarf! Sweaters work wonders during the winter season and work with far more outfits than you would think!

 

Have a very merry Christmas and may the fashion force be with you!

 

Live long and prosper fashionably my friends!

What Not To Wear: Halloween Edition

Happy Halloween my not-so-fashionable friends! I hope that you're having a safe and fantastic Halloween!
Everyone knows that one of the very best parts of Halloween is getting to dress-up! If it's not one of your favorite parts, then we probably shouldn't be friends... I'm just kidding! But I really do love dressing up! However, the only frustrating aspect of costumes is the following: people. Especially girls!

I don't know who vocalized the fact that lingerie and animal ears constitute a costume, but believe me, they don't! It's been said that Halloween is the only acceptable night of the year to dress-up like a stripper, but in reality, there is NO acceptable night of the year to dress-up like a stripper (unless you are an actual stripper)!

So, this Halloween, I beg of you to reconsider your costume if you are planning on being a "mouse" (example pictured below).

 

If you want to be taken seriously in life, you should try to dress with class.

Examples of Acceptable Costume Choices:

 

Mary Poppins

 

Yogurtland

 

Flapper

 

That's all for today! Have a fashionably fabulous Halloween!



Live long and prosper fashionably and may the fashion force be with you!

The Hair Dilemma

Hello my fellow not-so-fashionable friends! I meant to post again on Fancy Friday, but I was unfortunately detained (a.k.a. I was catching up on some very much needed sleep!). However, I hope that you're having a glorious fall so far and plenty of fantastic Fancy Fridays!

However, I know that there are times when you are in desperate need of something fancy, but you are having "technical difficulties" with your hair. Luckily, there's a simple solution!

Wear a headpiece!

They are seriously some of the best accessories ever created! By wearing a distracting headpiece, the attention is drawn away from your hair and drawn to your headpiece.
This will make you feel less self-conscious about your hair and (best part!) while you're out and about in public, you'll receive compliments regarding your absolutely adorable headpiece, boosting your confidence as well!

Can it get any better than that? I should think not!


P.S. By distracting headpiece, I do not mean this:

I beg of you, please do not ever go out in public with this upon your head. EVER.

 

 

 

Good Examples:

Flower Wreaths

 

 

 

 

 Head Wraps

 

 

Bandanas

 

 

 

Live long and prosper fashionably my friends and may the fashion force be with you!

 

 

How To Turn A Summer Dress Into A Winter Outfit

Happy Fancy Friday my not-so-fashionable friends! Please accept my sincerest apologies for not posting in (Gasp!) over a month, but school has been kicking my butt (literally and figuratively)! However, it has yet to take my style from me!

Today, I'm addressing a matter that comes with every change of season: What will I wear now? You see, the majority of those who aren't renowned fashion icons and celebrities either have a surplus of fashionable winter pieces, or a surplus of fashionable summer pieces (I rarely come across anyone who has both; if that rare person is you, snaps from me to you!)

Thankfully, there is a rational way to remedy this unfortunate situation: leggings, scarves, sweaters, and boots! If you are anything like me and have an unfortunate addiction to the purchasing of cute, on-sale dresses, then they are most likely to be summer dresses, which poses the problem of what to do when summer ends. One does not simply return to pants for two seasons (never)!

Instead, you can utilize scarves, leggings, sweaters, and boots to solve your seasonal dilemma! By pairing these items with a summer dress, you are no longer forced to sacrifice warmth for fashion; you can have BOTH! Also, in the transition from fall to winter, one simply adds a coat!

Seasonal situation= solved!

P.S. I attached some examples below!
Live long and prosper fashionably my friends and may the fashion force be with you!

 

 

 

Make like a hipster and find a thrift shop!

Happy belated Labor Day my fellow fashionably-challenged friends! You'll never believe what happened last weekend: I went thrift shopping! As cliche as it might be, I actually found some spectacular items (see pictures below)! Thrift shopping shouldn't be limited to Macklemore and hipsters; it should be enjoyed by the general cheap-fashion public!

For those of you who oftentimes use the excuse, "I can't afford to look fashionable, I'm broke," you're wrong! You can be fashionable on a budget! You just have to know where to look!

Step #1: Find a thrift store or Goodwill near you!
Recently, I discovered Plato's Closet. Now, it's not exactly a thrift store per say, but their clothing is cheap and you can not only buy clothes there, but (wait for it!!) you can sell your clothes as well! That's right, sell! Also, there are locations all over the United States (and parts of Canada)! Is there anything more convenient? I should think not!
P.S. I'd also recommend looking at Cleopatra's Treasures, the Salvation Army, Goodwill, and Savers.

Step #2: Look around!
Used clothing stores can yield some fantastic finds; you just have to look for them! It may take you longer to shop there than it would at your average store, but it's more rewarding financially in the end. Plus, if you are looking for something that no one else has, a thrift store is the way to go!
(I once found a Juicy Couture bag in mint condition at a Goodwill for $30! You're welcome!)

Step #3: Shop price tags, not the items.
As I began my search through Plato's Closet, I could only stare in awe at the treasures surrounding me. I grabbed as many things as my arms could carry and ran for the dressing room. However, a thought made me stop dead in  my tracks: How much will this cost? I frantically began checking the price tags on the items and realized, to my dismay, that most of them, though not expensive, were not within my (very) limited price range. I then proceeded to shop in a different way: I looked at the price tag before I looked at the item. And it worked!

Good luck in your shopping ventures and may the fashion force be with you!

Live long and prosper fashionably my friends!

Like a good neighbor, Pinterest is there!

I don't think that anyone quite understands my "pindiction" (and yes, I did just make that up). I absolutely, positively LOVE Pinterest! It not only has endless recipes for deliciously delectable foods, but it also is my personal fashion advisor.

Yes, that's right, you can use Pinterest as your own personal stylist! No longer can you use the excuse, "I'm just not fashionable, I don't even know how to dress myself." You don't have to know how to dress yourself! It does it for you! The solution is a simple click away (God bless modern technology)!

Also, if you are confused on where you might find fantastic fashion tips and outfit ideas, follow me (blue182) or Jackie @ Lips, Hips & Fashion (her fashion board is AMAZING!).

Live long and prosper fashionably my friends!
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6 Tips to Trick People Into Thinking You're Fashionable

Have you ever had that one person whom you know or know of that dresses amazingly all the time? I've always been jealous of those sorts of people because I am most definitely not one of them. However, there are a few things that you can do to create the illusion of style so that YOU can be that person.

Tip #1: Limit yourself to ONE "sweats/comfy" day a week!
Here's why: if your friends and compatriots constantly see you wearing "comfy" clothes, they will assume that that is what you normally wear (now, this is probably true, but they don't need to know that!) However, if they see you constantly wearing stylish clothes, they will assume that you, by extension, are a stylish person. However, you should designate one day a week to be your "comfy day." If you don't have a comfy day, you will be miserable and uncomfortable. By giving yourself one comfy day a week, you'll have something to look forward to during the rest of the week.

Tip #2: Utilize your stylish friends!!
I know that you have at least one stylish friend, so why not make use of them? After all, that's what friends are for (sort of)! Borrow their clothes, ask them what they think of such and such piece of clothing, ask them if they'll go seasonal shopping with you, if they're giving away clothes to the Salvation Army, ask if you can "drop it off" for them (you don't need all of it though, give some it to those in need!), the list goes on and on!

Tip #3: If you are completely void of stylish friends (which I highly doubt), utilize the next best thing: Pinterest!
Pinterest is amazing and if I didn't have any semblance of a life, I would pin things for hours at a time (oh wait, I already do that...)! It gives you all sorts of fashion ideas and useful tips about anything and everything! I love it! Also, I may or may not be slightly addicted to it...

Tip #4: Try to coordinate your colors!
Now, when I say "Coordinate your colors", I do not mean this:

Unless you are going to a rodeo like this girl, do not wear all of one color! Use your common sense in these sorts of situations.                                                                                                                                    

Tip #5: Use scarves!

As I said in the previous article, scarves will dress up your outfit and make you look like you have everything together (even though you and I both know that that's not the case). For any more questions regarding scarves, read "The Art of the Scarf" below.

Tip #6: DRESS UP every once in a blue moon!

Believe me, I don't want to leave my bed most mornings, much less get dressed. But wearing your pajamas out should never be an option. If you want people to think that you are professional, try to at least dress professionally. This doesn't mean that you should wear pant suits and whatnot on a daily basis, but perhaps a skirt or even (God forbid!) a dress would have a similar effect.

Live long and prosper fashionably!

The Art of the Scarf

Fashion has become a necessity in our society. It determines how we are viewed and affects the first impressions that we make on people. But there are some (a.k.a. me) , that are "fashionably-challenged" and have no sense of style whatsoever. To those who are like me, this blog is for you. It's a way to appear fashionable when you have no idea what you're doing.
That being said, the scarf is THE most important aspect in pretending to be fashionable. It dresses up any outfit and makes it look like you actually put some time and effort into your appearance. You could be wearing a white t-shirt that you got from a pack in Walmart and STILL look fashionable if you are wearing a scarf. Scarves are usually inexpensive, as long as you don't waste your limited cash supply on fancy "designer scarves" (which are usually ugly anyways). Also, if you want a complete outfit, add some cute, dangly earrings. They don't have to be fancy, they are just there to be accessories. I added a few pictures below to demonstrate. Good luck to you all my fashionably-challenged friends!