Posts with tag 'Fashion Crimes'

April 8, 2010
- 21 Signs Your Wardrobe Expired in the 90's!

We are ripe on 2010, but closer to embarking on the next decade. If your clothes are still living in the 90's, wake-up and realize they are expired!

It's not just about being stylish either. When your clothes are out of date, people's perception of you is that your ideas, thoughts and knowledge are out of date. Whether you are a financial analyst, marketing guru, or self-employed start up...you want to portray the image that you are current and up-to-date on what's happening in your industry!

Here are some signs that you are stuck in the 90's:

1. You have a fleece on big enough to fit you plus one inside

2. You wear overalls or shortalls

3. You wear body suits with those bibs

4. You have baby T's instead of T-shirts

5. You wear midriff shirts to show off your belly button ring

6. You wear Hawaiian shirts or shirts that say "Aloha"

7. Your skirts have an angled hem that comes to a point

8. Your jeans are baggy or have a flare leg

9. You are still trying desperately to fit into low rise jeans

10. You wear bike shorts for purposes other than biking

11. You have chunky heals or square toed shoes (aka pilgrim shoes)

12. You wear Doc Martins

13. You are still sporting "The Rachel" haircut

14. You accent your hair with butterfly clips

15. You wear a fishing hat when you are not fishing

16. The tags are still attached to your favorite baseball cap

17. You workout in noisy wind pants that you can tear away

18. You support your sports team by wearing your starter jacket

19. More than 10% of your wardrobe is Guess or Tommy Hilfiger

20. You still carry your work in a rectangle, hard-sided brief case

21. Your purse is actually a backpack

October 3, 2008
- Fashionable Football Fan

Hey ladies, football season is here and chances are you'll be spending at least a few Sundays or Monday nights watching the game with your man or if your like me, with a great group of girlfriends (while looking for men). Whether you'll be hosting a party at your home or you'll be front row at the stadium, here are some great tips to keep you looking like the fashionable football fan you are!

You don't need to bulk-up for the game, but wearing a lot of layers whether you are inside or out can be hip. Think of long sleeve t-shirts with short-sleeve sweaters, graphic t-shirts, or shrunken blazers. There are a lot of fun sweater jackets in stores right now. Layer these with graphic t-shirts, cotton camisoles, or a fitted long sleeve t-shirt. If your lucky to go to one of the sunny games, wear a traditional 1" strapped ribbed tank with a cool graphic. Bring a coordinating hoodie/sweater jacket just in case the afternoon clouds/rain role in. A cotton, day casual sundress is very chic. Be sure to pair it with flip flops or casual sandals to keep from looking over dressed.

Jeans & Shoes. Jeans are all-American just like football. Chose a flattering style and color to keep your look put together and not sloppy. In general, most people look good in a boot-cut dark denim. Pair jeans with a cute flat or driving loafer rather than an athletic shoe. Another option is to find a fun casual sneaker. Don't know the difference between an athletic shoe and a sneaker? If you would run a mile or more in it, it is the wrong shoe.

Team Jersey. If you are going to wear a jersey, please don't borrow your boyfriend/husband's. You still need to pay attention to fit, even in a jersey. Several stores carry "women's fit" jerseys and if those are still too big, take a stroll in the kids section. Wear the jersey with a long sleeve fitted t-shirt, not a turtle neck which will have you looking like your mother, no matter what age you are. And whatever you do, don't tuck it in! This is sportswear not a dress shirt. If you feel like you need to tuck it in, then it is too big.

Team Colors. It's always chic to sport the team colors. But what if you're a Broncos Superfan and orange makes you look sick? Just wear the color away from your face. This is why layering is key.

Here are a few fashion fumbles for any football fan:

Heels. You'll just look out of place or like you are one the "fans" waiting for the players after the game.

Spaghetti strap tanks, low-cut shirts, tube tops. I don't think this needs an explanation, but see above.

Silk, rayon, linen or any fabrics used for dresses. with all the cheering, clapping and fist pumping you are sure to do, these materials will not only look out of place, but will just look disastrous at the end of the game.

Chandelier earrings. or any jewelry that could potentially injure you or someone nearby. (again, the fist pumping)

Athletic shoes. these are functional shoes, so unless you are running or training at the game, there is really no need to wear them.

Big T-shirts. We are talking the "I've been to Florida" and "Bud-Light" t-shirts here, not the cute shrunken graphic t-shirts. These are just frumpy and unflattering.

Anything wrapped around your waist. Whether it is your sweatshirt or your fanny pack, there is nothing attractive about adding extra bulk at your waist. Bring a cute tote or satchel type purse with you. It can hold all the stuff you would keep in your fanny pack and you can fold your sweatshirt over the top when you get hot.

Face Painting. If you've ever seen the Seinfeld episode where Elaine dates the face-painter, you'll know how ridiculous this is. Face painting ends at age 12. Period.

August 5, 2008
- Check Yourself

Apart from getting a complete style make-over from Milena Distinctive Image Consulting

Here's a list of small things that can make a huge impact on the image you portray to others. Avoid these all too common image blunders:

Too much make-up Avoid looking like a clown by choosing just one feature to play up with color, for example your eyes. The rest -cheeks, lips... should be use soft, natural colors. Never match your eye shadow color to the color of your your outfit (purple shirt=purple eyeshadow). Badly pilled garments - your dating your clothing and dating yourself
Bleeding lipstick - use a liner in the same or lighter color to help 'seal-in' lipstick.
Perspiration stains - rumor has it that adding an aspirin to your wash will help remove these stains.
Stripes or patterns on clothes that don't match up at the seams - a sign of poor quality clothing.
Revealing and underwear or bra straps - we know or at least hope they are under there.
Chipped nail polish or unkempt hands and nails - the most chic style is to go with a clear natural nail.
Strong perfume or body odor - your personal space is within one foot circumference of your body, if I can smell you beyond that, there is a severe problem.
Overly coordinated outfits - when you are too matchy-matchy, it's a red-flag that says you have no style. Matching your handbag and your shoes is a very dated looked and should be avoided.

June 18, 2008
- Style Tips For Men By Men

Here are my favorite thoughts on men's fashion from some of the world's most stylish men. All the quotes come from "Details Men's Style Manual" by Daniel Peres and the editors of Details.

"Always take the advice of a woman over that of a man. Always. Men tend to regard your outfit solely in terms of whether they'd wear them themselves, but women have an uncanny ability to distance themselves from things like this.

Giorgio Armani

"All men should own a black cashmere turtleneck, a high-quality tropical-weight black suit, black driving loafers, and the most expensive white shirt you can afford."

"Matching head-to-toe sports outfits freak me out. It works for Dave Beckham because he is actually coming off the field. He is not an accountant or a stockbroker running around doing errands.

Michael Kors

"It's better to look like you're wearing something that fits than like you're wearing a trend."

Sean Combs

"For black tie, men should dress properly in a tuxedo. No Nehru shirts with a diamond top button, hair all wet and slicked back, with a two-day beard. That's so L.A. Everyone looks dirty in L.A., walking around wearing the worst looking T-shirt they can find."

Tommy Hilfiger

"You have to be a certain type to carry off a leather jacket. If you do wear one, it should be tailored. A boxy one will age you."

"A few little squirts of fragrance on your chest is better than ten squirts on your neck. And unless you're really, really handsome, don't get highlights."

Christopher Bailey

"You have to be taller than five feet eight to wear a double-breasted jacket. If you're not, you can look very square. You get into sea-captain territory. If you're not tall, you should go for a shorter, one-button jacket."

Zac Posen

"I'm not into hats unless they have a purpose. Unless it's hard and you're rappelling down a mountain, I don't want to see it."

"Getting dressed in the morning is a self-fulfilling reality. If you don't look good, you don't feel good, and you might as well go and get hit by a bus.

Kenneth Cole