Wednesday, November 23, 2005

Fashion Tip of the Week .23

So this week, is the shoppers holiday... like i seriously believe Black friday is meant to be solely for shopping. So I thought, why not take a detour from fashion tips about some person I saw wearing a hideous outfit and lets take a look at sales strategies.

FASHION TIP OF THE WEEK ..23:

Alrighty people so some tips for shopping...

1_ DONT BUY IT BECAUSE ITS ON SALE UNLESS YOU REALLY INTEND ON WEARING IT.

2_ DONT BUY IT BECAUSE ITS ON SALE PERIOD. IF YOU KNOW IT LOOKS EHH OR HMM ON YOU THEN PERHAPS U WERENT MEANT TO HAVE IT.

3_ Retailers count on you spending large amounts of money this time of year but did you know this is the most perfect time to get shoes???

4_ Dont waste money on accessories... exception: Cute bags and shoes.

5_ Remember, colors!

6_ Search for spring 06 items okay?

7_ Wake up early and remember, slap that bitch if she has her grimey hands all over your future sweater!

I know this doesnt seem much but trust me. It will help you. Enjoy your thanksgiving (the time you can stuff your brains out) but RUN RUN RUN when you are trying to get what you want!

And remember: Check back next week for the next fashion tip! Always dress to look your best (Even if it's a pair of sweats and a tee)!

Tuesday, November 22, 2005

Fashion Tip of the Week .22 -Guys Edition

So here we go again.... enjoy... this article i found quite intriguing... definitely a must read.

Look out metrosexuals, there’s a new man in town.

He's the ubersexual — the man who can talk fashion with women but also compete for them with the fireman at the bar.

He’s got male buddies, but also enjoys female friends. He might groom himself with expensive products, but he would never, under any circumstances, highlight, wax or self-tan.

He works out, but he’s not vainly striving for a six-pack.

“The ubersexual man would look down on a Calvin Klein model,” said Marian Salzman, who writes about ubersexuals in her book, "The Future of Men", co-written by Ira Matathia and Ann O'Reilly. “He still cares about the way he looks — he hasn’t given up aesthetically on himself — he’s just not doing it to satisfy what the outer world sees him as, he’s doing it for how he feels about himself.”

This is a departure of sorts. For the last few years, the term metrosexual has been used as a defense of men’s open adoption of traditionally female things. We are men, hear us ... blow dry. Magazines like Vitals, Details, GQ and Esquire began celebrating men’s right to preen, primp and tweeze.

The ubersexual harkens back to a man from an older world — a man who might shave with a badger brush and an imported soap, but would never peel “in order to gently restore radiance to the skin.”

More than just style, though, the ubersexual embraces the positive aspects of his masculinity —his “M-ness” — without giving into the stereotypes that give guys a bad name.

He’s confident, passionate and feels good leading, but he respects women, is comfortable with his emotions and isn’t completely ignorant of anything cultural outside of sports, beer and burgers.

[Main points...]

For the rest... read on http://www.foxnews.com/story/0,2933,173150,00.html [click or copy and paste the link]

For those non-metros or those other types... maybe you'll fit this bill... an UBERSEXUAL.

Wednesday, November 09, 2005

Fashion Tip of the Week .22 [Part Two]

So since, Im in sucha good mood, Im putting out three entries. One) Cuz I love my readers and I wanna do this for them. Two) Its my birthday. Three) ITS MY 21st birthday and Im in a good mood!! My present to y'all! So lets get this ball rolling....


FASHION TIP OF THE WEEK #22: So this entry, part 2 will focus on READY TO WEAR clothing from the fall collection of Habitual... I found that many people have been complaining that I dont present realistic clothing so here we go. Just one Nicole Richie Not and I'll show you the works!


Leather Pants and Skirts - UMMM nooo they are only meant to be worn by rock stars. Never have I seen leather pants been worn well on anyone. Girls avoid it at all costs! Do yourself and the world a favor and save us from the harsh scene of leather pants or skirts.


Okay Now that I got that out of the way.... I present to you the must have from Habitual.


A intro: this is a grungy look with stylish flair... a mixture of everything. Especially focus on the jeans... it elongates the legs.


1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16


So you see there are tons of variety. I wanted to give you a sense of mixture. Notice how long the legs look with jeans strategically worn above the hip and on the hip. The straight boy cuts and the slightly extra long leg adds to the leggy look.


Enjoy... now check out the guy's edition!


And remember: Check back next week for the next fashion tip! Always dress to look your best (Even if it's a pair of sweats and a tee)!

Tuesday, November 08, 2005

Fashion Tip of the Week .22 [Part One]

So I know its been awhile since I did a fashion tip. And I apologize for that. Ive been very stressed and lots of midterms so, Im sorry. So since its been awhile, I thought I treat everyone out and give a triple whammy! So after reading this one read part 2 (which will be solely photos of what I think y'all should consider) and the Guy's edition which is an article about the new type of "sexual" (definate-NOT TO MISS!). Lets get this ball rolling!


FASHION TIP OF THE WEEK #22: So there is alot that I should talk about but Ive gotten lots requests on what type of shoes one can wear and whats in and out of style. So here we go:


Paris Hilton Hot!


Cowboy boots - Big thing this season is the return of this classic. But I do advise you to wear the most appropriate things with it. What is most flattering is skin tight jeans (stretch).Yes I just said stretch! Only because the opening of the boot is wide and your pants should fall into the boot. Embroidering on cowboy boot is important since it shows uniqueness and embroidery is in!


Flats - So girls complain about how I always suggest heels. Flats are cute... Mary Jane-styled are a big plus. So an alternative is flats okay? Happy? These types of shoes look good with cropped pants or skirts (both short and knee high).


Slingbacks - An alternative to closed ankle flats are slingbacks. Very chic and simply hot for those tall girls. No need for a high stiletto heel. Just a short one will be fine. Perfect for more dress pants or dark denim.


Heels - We all know I prefer these. Its a girls best friend just like carrie is to her manolo blahniks. That is why girls need shoes! Perfect combo with anything you wear (literally)!! Just make sure you refer to my hot/cool entry for combinations


Sandals - Well enough said. Everyone loves sandals. Just avoid sandals with big platform. Thin sandals should do the trick. Accept your height, your clothing should add onto your height. In my other entry I will show you photos of elongating your legs.


Nicole Richie Nots:


Fur lined-boots - I know it is winter but ladies cmon now. The laced ones are so NOT cute. It kinda defeats the purpose of wearing something warm with a short skirt. If you want to even consider the idea of wearing those horrific things (even though I advised against it)... wear them with cropped pants or cuff cropped. And if those dont look good...then ladies, obviously you werent meant to wear those boots.


Wedges - As much as comfort is important, there are other shoes that can be an alternative to these types of shoes. We all know I hate wedges with a passion. Remember this ladies, you are trying to flatter what you are wearing not trying to create more clutter to your legs. I find that wedges pull you down even though they add to your height. And inside tip, it ruins the arch of your foot.


Clogs - Never okay to wear these. NEVER! Its like dragging your feet. Bad for your feet. Wedges and clogs are heavy-weight. Ruins your ankle over time.


So I hoped this helped. Its three entries this week. The next one will have photos. So check out part 2 of week 22! And the Guy's edition!


And remember: Check back next week for the next fashion tip! Always dress to look your best (Even if it's a pair of sweats and a tee)!