Fashion Don'ts Round 2

I'm sure this has happened to everyone at one point or another, but YOU FEEL THE DRAFT! You get up and pull up your pants (that you're wearing with a belt). Oh yeah, everyone reading this...buy bras that FIT please!!!

I've told you and I'm telling you again...not everyone can wear corsets. Wait...not everyone SHOULD wear corsets...especially like this! It doesn't fit properly, that Pepto pink t-shirt is hideous, and then she has like a studded belt too. OMG!

Here we are again with the pants sagging when we sit. I'm sure she didn't feel the draft cuz her big ass granny panties handled that business. And her tag is sticking out! People!

I'm okay with leggings like these, but really they were only cool when Gwen Stefani wore white ones on her L.A.M.B. tour. These just make her look like she has a horrible tan or something, and with sandals...Bad news!

How these boots became so mainstream is beyond me! You can find Uggs in EVERY color, and even the cheap ones come in like zebra print and shit. I dunno what print these are, but they're super ugly! And the girl in front of her is wearing some too! The pink leggings and short sweatshirt should ONLY have been worn at home, period! No one over a size 4 should wear leggings with out something to cover their butt. Remember that.Okay ALL of these people are having fashion issues, but from what I can see, the one in the jeans is having the worst day of her life. We ALL know what that looks like coming out of her pants. We KNOW! I'm just going to say its her Christmas list and move on...

Ahhhhh faaaaaack me! What is this Legally Blonde in Arkansas? This is soooo wrong on so many levels. I hope this girl doesn't have any friends, cuz if she does, they are the worst friends anyone could have for letting her, not only walk out the door like that, but BUY all that shitty pink stuff!

FUR = BAD!!!! And so are cheap looking faux suede boots. Believe me, you can find a happy medium between not wearing real and finding fake that looks real. This girl doesn't know that.

Whats with the effing PINK? Ladies, just so you know, just because you wear pink it isn't going to make you look like a cute little college gal. Especially if you wear it like this. I don't even know what's going on with that crease looking thing on her lower back! Those tops should all be burned.

If you know me, you already know that bad extensions are a big pet peeve of mine. Seriously, I've seen clip-in extensions that look better than this. The ONLY thing I want to think happened here was that she got the hair put in and had an emergency and had to leave the salon partially done. But STILL...put your hair up in a knot or something so that shit isn't hanging down. Really...even if there was a death in the family, I'd take the second to remember that my hair isn't finished and looks like crap. Those poor boots! Man! Let me just tell you all right now, if you have thick calves, DO NOT wear boots that go mid-calf! All it does is make you look like Miss Piggy. Especially don't wear boots that are suppose to be loose and fit YOU tight! Lastly...know how to walk in a heel before you go out in them. Thanks!

Horrid! What are people thinking when they MAKE this kinda crap? "I'm sure there are pot heads out there that will think these are the greatest thing since Soyreezo"? And the green shirt with them. Go home and grab your bong, save the public the misery.

Yea, I know little girls all over wear these gawd-awful socks all the time. It doesn't make it right though, does it? Especially when it's NOT a little girl, and its some chick out shopping for paper towels. Colorful = Clown!!! And we all know, no one likes clowns.

Can you imagine how uncomfortable that must be? Like just imagine sitting down. I can't even bare it...they must have cut off the blood flow to that area and she just can't feel anything anymore. So what's the excuse for her crop top? Man, she's just a MESS...with her Coach bag. Ha!

Okay what do you think the girl in black is thinking right now? "I'm glad I'm drinking water tonight otherwise I'd leave here with one less friend?" Oh wait, that's what I would be thinking. At least someone is thinking, cuz we know ginger in the gray WASN'T thinking when she got dressed for the party. That looks like it coulda been a cute outfit too.

I saved the BEST for last! Did her feet grow in like and hour? How could she have put these on and felt like they fit proper? Those are cute shoes too! Never mind her desperate need for a pedicure...or at least a touch up, dang! I don't ever want to see my friends wearing shoes like this...i'll stomp on your toes!

Had fun!!! Til next time!

Glamour Magazine Do's & Don't

When I started this blog, I wanted to share my opinion of today's trends, fashion and beauty. I'm an avid reader of anything fashion, and one of my favorite magazines is Glamour. I have always loved looking at their "Do's & Dont's" section and found that it is really popular, and has been for years. I also discovered that you can become a member of the site and upload your own do's & don'ts and rate photos. They have a ton of members, all there for a bit of innocent fun.

I thought it would be amusing to add a few Do's & Don'ts in my own blog. Unfortunately I have come under a little heat. Most people LOVE it (and the blog altogether), but I think some are a little frightened that they may end up on the "pages" of my blog. My little blog is MUCH smaller than Glamour magazine, but the negativity is already there. So at the risk of losing some of my readers, I've decided to tone it down a bit. Hopefully that won't also cause me to lose readers. I'm not here to hurt feelings and make people feel insecure and uncomfortable, its all in good fun. At any rate...I thought I'd post About Glamour's Do's & Don't so everyone can see just what its all about.

Glamour’s Big Book of Dos and Don’ts
Fashion Help for Every Woman
By Cindi Leive and the Editors of Glamour

There’s not a woman alive who hasn’t left the house wearing something regrettable, but Glamour is here to help. For 67 years, the magazine’s beloved “Dos & Don’ts” column has made for hilarious rubbernecking, teaching readers invaluable lessons in style along the way. Now readers can find all that fashion wisdom in one place. With 750 on-the-street photos, expert makeovers, and advice from top fashion designers, you’ll never have a Don’t day again. I would guess that showing up on the pages of Glamour magazine even as a fashion "don't" would be fantastic, but actually...I'm not so sure. Here are some Don'ts I pulled from their web pages.

A: Too tight, Too scrunched, and witch boots are NEVER in unless it's Halloween! B: ALWAYS remember to take the price sticker off, even if you wear them out of the store. Too tacky!

C: If you need the extra support, that's fine, but the world doesn't need to see it!! D: Not only is this horrible (like the last shot), but the bra is too small for her!

E: Wrong, wrong, wronnnng!!! And I'm not just talking about the obvious! I can handle the shaved head, but the jeans are too small, the shoes are waaaay out dated, and then there's the BRA! But at least it fits. F: If you want to wear a bra under a top like this, fine, just make sure it's cute and in good condition. NEVER wear a top like this and bottoms that show off your ass crack! HORRID!

G: If you are an eccentric, okay...but really? Even an eccentric knows that these sweats are a definite don't! H: Wait what?! I'm speechless...

I: I don't care what size you are...this is NEVER appropriate! Not even at a Bondage Ball! Buy shit that FITS!!! J: Nasty!!! This one just screams hooker and there is no way you could disagree.

K: That's just a MESS!!! There is nothing left to say. Nothing works, not even the hair! WHY don't woman just accept their size and BUY IT???? If you aren't a size 4 anymore, you aren't and no one else knows! Trying to squeeze into a size 4...everyone knows!!! L: Lets just pretend this lady has all of her marbles...get up earlier! Don't EVER go out on the street in rollers. I know the older people get, the less they give a shit, but she cares enough to put on lipstick before she left her pad, so take out the rollers!!!!

M: I'm just going to say...if you are going to wear white...you should ALWAYS wear nude undergarments...and yes, wear undergarments!!! Especially if your shower time wasn't long enough to take care of all your grooming. N: Cropped jeans are fashionable, but judging by the pantie lines on this ladies ass, these jeans are just too small! This bleachy/faded thing...NEVER good! Even if she bought those jeans yesterday it doesn't make them a good trend or fashionable. PLEASE READ FASHION MAGAZINES!!!!! Or at least look at the pictures, for gawd sake!

PLUS SIZE OR JUST AVERAGE?

I'll begin by saying that I've been in the fashion industry for many years, I've been reading Vogue & Harper's Bazaar for twice as long, and since the beginning every model has been as tiny as can be. As of recent, times they are a changin'! Average size women, or what we lovingly refer to as "plus size models" are beginning to take over the pages of well known fashion magazines. I say, "About time!!!" Although there are many of you that think, "who wants to see a fat chick on the cover of Vogue?", well, fashion is still fashion and it's all done with the utmost taste and class. Skinny gals out there, don't start stuffing your faces just yet! The super thin will always rule the pages and runways, but to see that society has a voice and that we are now seeing "ourselves" in the magazines we read, gives us all a bit of confidence, and that's fantastic!!!

If you are a plus size gal and think you couldn't possibly be sexy...take a look at these women from a recent spread in V magazine!

In the September 2009 issue of Glamour magazine there was an article called "What Everyone But You Sees About Your Body." This article featured an unknown 20 year old model named Lizzie Miller (who will also forever be known as "woman on p. 194"). As you'll see in the photo below, Lizzie was pictured in her underwear, proudly showing off her pooch. The magazine was inundated with letters and emails from readers who loved the photo. I love this photo because not only does her body resemble mine, but she genuinely looks happy.

Here is another photo of Lizzie from Glamour in March 2009. This shows more thigh than belly, and is just as beautiful of a photograph.

Now that you know society is starting to believe it when we say that plus size women are beautiful. We're beautiful enough to grace the covers of fashion magazines, and need cute clothes too!!! An estimated 41 percent of U.S. women are larger than a size 14, and only 10 percent of retailers cater to this market. So I did some searching for just a few clothing lines that I believe carry super cute and inexpensive clothing for women over the size of 10. Here are some examples...

ALLOY.COM is catalog/online clothing company so I can't express enough that you need to pay attention to the size chart that is provided! This line used to be junior wear, but has switched over to a woman's line. The clothes are cute and fresh and still inexpensive.
Dress available up to size XXXL at $41.90; Jeans available up to size 32 at $82.90; Top available up to size XXXL at $26.90

DELIAS.COM is more of a junior line, but they do offer larger sizes. Once again they are a catalog/Internet line, so pay attention to the size chart AND the return policy.
Dress available up to size 13/14 at $44.50; Jeans available up to size 19/20 at $49.50; Top available up to size XL at $39.50

OLD NAVY is a great place to buy basics. They have some really cute clothes sometimes, but it's hit and miss. They're a great place to buy inexpensive jeans. Plus they are pretty much mall based, so they're open anytime you need something.
Dress available up to size 30 at $36.50; Top available up to size 3X at $29.50; Jeans available up to size 30 at $49.50

TORRID is a mall based store that offers alternative style clothing for plus size gals. They carry everything and always have the cutest stuff. Keep in mind though, they offer styles that are sometimes better left to smaller sizes, so ALWAYS try stuff on before you leave. Dress available up to size 4X at $54.00; Jeans available up to size 26 at $48.00; Top available up to size 4X at $38.00

FAITH 21 is a plus size division of Forever 21. A long awaited line for so many! You can order off the web or find a store that carries the line. So many Forever 21 stores are expanding or switching over to XXI stores and are carrying their Faith 21, Heritage 1981 (men's & women's), Love 21, and Twelve by Twelve lines. The Faith 21 line is still rather small, but it offers variety and most everything is pretty cute.

Dress available up to size 3X at $22.80; Top available up to size 1X at $22.80; Jeans available up to size 18 at $15.80; Jacket available up to size 2X at $24.80; Sweater available up to size 2X at $22.80

HAVE FUN SHOPPING GALS!!!!!