Ahead of of Fashion: The basics of Style

Tuesday, December 14, 2010 at 6:11 AM

Have you ever seen someone trying clothes that are very fashionable and very nice, but the person is just not pulling them off? They're proof that even great clothing does not equal great style. And that lack of a few simple basics will impair any look. How can you avoid this problem? It’s Simple. Chase a few basic guidelines.

Good grooming

This has got to be the number one way to make or crack a look. Prada was not meant for pit stains. No one looks good with straggly, greasy hair, chewed up fingernails, gross skin, unplucked eyebrows, and leg stubble. Take care of your skin. Take care of your hair. Take care of your cleanliness. Take care of your nails. In other words, take care of yourself.

Nice clothes

I'm not talking about luxurious clothes. Style is priceless, but doesn't have to be overpriced. I'm talking about taking care of your clothes, as you should yourself. PEOPLE - USE AN IRON. An iron is your friend. More notably, it is your clothing's friend. Love your iron. It loves you too!
Also, don't forget lint rollers, shoe polish, safety pins, and a good, strong stain remover.

Moderation

Please, do not do accessory overkill. I saw a girl the other day wearing giant hoope earrings, a beaded fringe necklace, a lariat, bangle bracelets, and those gross little butterfly hair clips. ALL IN ONE OUTFIT. Words cannot describe how wrong this is, so I'll let you use your imagination.

Find What Works

Like Cher in Clueless, I don't believe mirrors. Pictures are much better indicators of how you look. So find a really good picture of yourself, one you really like. Why do you like it? Think of what is satisfying you, whether it's the color red, a great hairstyle, good lighting, or falling in love. And make the most of it with every outfit.

It's all in your head. Or, on it..."

Saturday, December 11, 2010 at 8:09 PM

I mentioned on the Fatshion Insider Facebook page that I was really trying to make an effort to wear the things in my closet. It's said that we wear 20% of our wardrobes which sounds about right to me. This isn't a major post, just a simple headband. I have a ton of hair accessories because I really do love them but lately, never throw them on. Anyhoo...a simple gals night out with one of my besties. Grabbed dinner had a drink and I thought "what the hey! wear a headband". So here it is. This is a few years old from Forever21. It's a simple black headband with a cream colored ribbon piled in the shape of a flower but the zipper detail takes it from uber girly to cool (at least I think so).

Into the Wild

Friday, December 10, 2010 at 10:11 AM

I really love animal prints and usually they work best in small doses but for some reason when I got dressed I decided to pop on my animal print flats with this outfit and I liked the way it looked. The truth is ya never can be completely sure something won't work unless you put it on. Often times when I'm shopping with people they say "oh I never would have tried that" and I never really understood that line of thinking...if you don't try something on how do you know it won't look good on you. So anyway...here's to "Trying it on" *cheers* P.S. it's completely FREEEEZING so the look on my face isn't mean it's just...frozen ;)