Fashion Do's and Don'ts: Guys Edition

Hello my fellow not-so-fashionable people! I'm sorry that I have been unable to post consistently, but, what can I say? I'm busy (a.k.a. I watch WAY too much Netflix).

However, I'm excited to announce that I am finally submitting a guys' fashion post! Because, let's face it, guys need just as much, if not more, help when it comes to fashion than the oh-so-wonderful female population. That being said, here are the four main do's and don'ts of men's fashion:


1. DO: Wear V-neck shirts, rather than scoop necks
There is something undeniably more attractive about men who wear V-necks, more so than men who wear scoop necks.

DON'T: Wear a gargantuously deep, plunging V-neck
It looks like your trying to show off your cleavage, but (just a little helpful reminder!) you don't have any.
Example:

Acceptable

Unacceptable




2. DON'T: Wear super tight skinny jeans

Look, I understand that you want to show off your hot body (or not-so-hot body), but please leave the skinny jeans to the ladies. However, looser skinny jeans are acceptable (after all, no one wants to wear flare jeans ALL the time).

Example:

Acceptable                                             Unacceptable

 




3. DON'T: Sag

Need I say more?

UNACCEPTABLE (no one wants to see your pink underwear!)

4. DON'T: Wear Toms

I understand that Toms are for a fantastic cause and I applaud our extreme consumerist society for doing something for someone other than themselves (for once), but Toms do not look good on guys. Only gay men and European guys can pull them off, so if you're neither, DO NOT WEAR THEM.



I hope that this was at least somewhat helpful to you! Have a fabulous Fancy Friday!




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

The Truth About Crop Tops

Hello my fellow not-so-fashionable friends! Christmas and my birthday have come and gone, but winter is still in the air! The only thing that could possibly make it better would be snow (fat chance of that, but a girl can dream!).
However, though we haven't had any snow where I'm currently residing, the temperatures have dropped drastically. I've been hard pressed to find warm enough clothing for this weather. But what never ceases to amaze me is this: come rain or shine, no matter how far below freezing the weather is, women continue to wear crop tops.

Why? Why on Earth would you risk your health for the sake of dressing like a trollop? And, to be quite frank, there are those that should not be wearing crop tops. Ever.
 
I don't mean to be rude, but in the spirit of full disclosure, let us be honest with ourselves: we know that most people should not be wearing crop tops. I shouldn't wear crop tops!
That being said, here are the top four reasons why you should stay away from crop tops:

1. They're not flattering for your stomach (unless you have a six pack)
-Exhibit A

 Crop tops will show EVERYTHING (and I mean everything!). So, if you have something that you'd rather hide behind, oh, I don't know, a piece of clothing, then don't wear a crop top!

2. Even if you look like a Victoria's Secret Angel (what with your perfect body and whatnot), crop tops scream "Unprofessional!"

3. Even if you aren't a trollop, crop tops oftentimes will make you appear as one. What if (and this is just a suggestion) we left a little something to the imagination? Would the world end? I should think not.

4. Just because something is "in style" does NOT mean that one should wear it!

I mean, technically, THESE are "in style":

 

Just a bit of food for thought!

 

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

 

 

 

 

P.S. Trollop-a vulgar or disreputable woman; especially: one who engages in sex promiscuously or for money (www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/trollop)

 

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!