- A
Tuesday, 26 July 2011
An example of summer don't.
So, Tanya and I went back to the mall today... whilst on the skytrain we witnessed something truly horrendous. As much of a fan as we are of the romper, there is definitely a wrong and a right way to wear it. This girl is a prime example of how not to wear a onsie:
Saturday, 23 July 2011
Another summer don't...
I have only one summer don't that comes to mind (forgive me, I'm tired as the little one refused to go to sleep this evening...sigh). The other day - not a particularly warm day mind you - I stepped outside and spotted this cute girl walking down the hill. She had a Gwen Stefani look about her. Platinum hair, in a sort of mussed updo, and red lips. But I could only see her head because she was behind a vehicle across the street. When I saw her outfit I literally gasped. She was wearing a black & white triangle bikini top and jeans. Really? If the temperature is right for jeans I'm pretty sure it's not right for a bikini. A bikini shouldn't be worn on the street, period. PERIOD!!! I actually wonder if she was trying to channel Gwen Stefani. I've seen photos of Gwen wearing bikini tops with mesh tanks over top, belly showing. Um, but it's Gwen. She's a rock star!! And I'm sure her outfit was event appropriate.
As for the good summer outfits I agree with Ashtynn. Love the maxi-dress. They are sweet and comfy. Like pyjamas you can wear outside (note: do not wear your actual pyjama's outside. EVER!)
~T~
As for the good summer outfits I agree with Ashtynn. Love the maxi-dress. They are sweet and comfy. Like pyjamas you can wear outside (note: do not wear your actual pyjama's outside. EVER!)
~T~
Summer do not EVER's.
Okay, people, I know it's summer, but that doesn't mean walk around naked.
I've seen many a horrendous outfit in the few warm days we've had here in Vancouver.
Today, for example. Tanya and I went to the mall, and I saw SO many ill-fitting ensembles. Stop buying your clothes in the childrens section, PLEASE. No one wants to see your asscheeks, muffin top, or shirt strap fat rolls. UGH.
If you're going to wear white pants, please please please for the love of God DO NOT WEAR NEON COLORED UNDERWEAR. Neutral is a MUST for that type of attire. No one needs to know what color your panties are. Maybe try on your pants first, too? This goes out to the girl with the too-tight stretched so thin see-through white shorts- go up a couple sizes.
Think about where you're going before you leave the house. Sure, it's plenty hot outside, but an air-conditioned mall is quite the climate change. Consider wearing a bra under your crepe-paper thin tank tops so the whole world DOESN'T know you're freezing your nipples off, literally. I don't need to see your - ahem- "headlights."
A trend I absolutely love, however, I saw done right more than once during our excursion. The maxi- dress. Comfortable, versatile, and effortlessly chic. Maxi-dress (that fits, please)+sandals+ sunglasses= easy summer DO. Tanya, care to share any do's or don't's you witnessed today?
-A
I've seen many a horrendous outfit in the few warm days we've had here in Vancouver.
Today, for example. Tanya and I went to the mall, and I saw SO many ill-fitting ensembles. Stop buying your clothes in the childrens section, PLEASE. No one wants to see your asscheeks, muffin top, or shirt strap fat rolls. UGH.
If you're going to wear white pants, please please please for the love of God DO NOT WEAR NEON COLORED UNDERWEAR. Neutral is a MUST for that type of attire. No one needs to know what color your panties are. Maybe try on your pants first, too? This goes out to the girl with the too-tight stretched so thin see-through white shorts- go up a couple sizes.
Think about where you're going before you leave the house. Sure, it's plenty hot outside, but an air-conditioned mall is quite the climate change. Consider wearing a bra under your crepe-paper thin tank tops so the whole world DOESN'T know you're freezing your nipples off, literally. I don't need to see your - ahem- "headlights."
A trend I absolutely love, however, I saw done right more than once during our excursion. The maxi- dress. Comfortable, versatile, and effortlessly chic. Maxi-dress (that fits, please)+sandals+ sunglasses= easy summer DO. Tanya, care to share any do's or don't's you witnessed today?
-A
Friday, 22 July 2011
Born in the wrong decade.
Oh, how I long for the days of yore. Times were simpler, but the fashion was NOT. I wish I had a time machine just so I could wear some of the things I've seen in movies or read about in my favorite genre, historical fiction. Corsets and petticoats and gowns, oh my! The time and energy women put into their clothes back in the day. As time went on, fashion evolved (up until about 1970, when things took a dive...).
My love for past fashions stems as far back as the 18th century. French fashion a la Marie Antionette in the 1700's, I die.
Sofia Coppola's Marie Antionette film contains some of the most beautiful costumes I've seen. Although I'm not a huge Kirsten Dunst fan, she wore them well. The gowns are simply beautiful. Handcrafted and embroidered, these gowns must have taken months to create in the 1700's, and the workmanship shows.
Fashion evolved slowly as time went on, and the dresses got progressively smaller and less extraordinary. Still, what I wouldn't give to don a garment from the 19th century as well, such as this beautiful 1890's gown (right).
The beginning of the 20th century saw people test the limits of society, shortening hemlines (gasp! ankles? how dare you!) and trimming in dresses close to the hips. Fabrics became simpler, less embroidery and decoration. Use of lace and patterned fabric came to replace the hand-decorated masterpieces. Of course, with a new tea dress you need an overcoat of matching fabric! This early 1900's gown (left) gives you an example of what I'm speaking of. God, what I wouldn't give to stroll through the park wearing a dress like that, twirling my parasol. Ugh!
Using another great movie as an example, Titanic had some wonderful costume designers. Everything Kate Winslet's Rose wore was impeccably put together. From the moment she exited a streetcar in her massive hat and wonderful white skirt-suit(below), my attention was captured by her clothes.
Okay, okay, I'm rambling. Moving on to quite
possibly my favorite decade of fashion, the 1920's! (Think: Chicago). Flapper dresses, bejeweled garter belts, dropped waists. Just oh so fabulous. The jazz age was one of the best. I envision myself in a smoky room, with some red lipstick and satin shoes, and fabulous company, as above a still from Boardwalk Empire.
Anyways, on to my point, I suppose. The days of complicated fashion seem to be over. Women have gotten lazy with their jeans and t-shirt wardrobes. I would kill for a chance to engage in the drama of wearing something just so fabulous! If only I didn't care what others think of me, but oh the looks one would get wearing any of these outfits walking down the street. Although, with the revival of the '80's and '90's fashion, a girl can dream, no?
My love for past fashions stems as far back as the 18th century. French fashion a la Marie Antionette in the 1700's, I die.
The beginning of the 20th century saw people test the limits of society, shortening hemlines (gasp! ankles? how dare you!) and trimming in dresses close to the hips. Fabrics became simpler, less embroidery and decoration. Use of lace and patterned fabric came to replace the hand-decorated masterpieces. Of course, with a new tea dress you need an overcoat of matching fabric! This early 1900's gown (left) gives you an example of what I'm speaking of. God, what I wouldn't give to stroll through the park wearing a dress like that, twirling my parasol. Ugh!
Using another great movie as an example, Titanic had some wonderful costume designers. Everything Kate Winslet's Rose wore was impeccably put together. From the moment she exited a streetcar in her massive hat and wonderful white skirt-suit(below), my attention was captured by her clothes.
possibly my favorite decade of fashion, the 1920's! (Think: Chicago). Flapper dresses, bejeweled garter belts, dropped waists. Just oh so fabulous. The jazz age was one of the best. I envision myself in a smoky room, with some red lipstick and satin shoes, and fabulous company, as above a still from Boardwalk Empire.
Anyways, on to my point, I suppose. The days of complicated fashion seem to be over. Women have gotten lazy with their jeans and t-shirt wardrobes. I would kill for a chance to engage in the drama of wearing something just so fabulous! If only I didn't care what others think of me, but oh the looks one would get wearing any of these outfits walking down the street. Although, with the revival of the '80's and '90's fashion, a girl can dream, no?
Wednesday, 20 July 2011
Katy Perry: gotta love her!
Oh, Katy Perry. You are sooooooo purrrrrrrrdy. I went to her Teenage Dreams concert last night. Um, I think that's what it was called. Anyhoo, she looks amazing as usual. I covet her jet black hair and porcelain skin. And the fact that she's a pop star so she can wear all those outrageous outfits. So much fun!
I mean, just look at her. She's hot, but in a cute way. Super hard to achieve in my humble opinion. She attracts the girls as well as the guys. I can't even say I mind that my husband drools after her because at least he has good taste. LOL! Well, on to the point of this blog.
We all know what Katy Perry wears. She has some crazy outfits. Like this example:
She wears such things because she can! YOU cannot! I don't know why people insist on dressing up (or trying to) as the pop star they are going to see. I haven't been to a Lady Gaga concert yet but I can just imagine the scene. So as my husband and I were navigating the throngs of concert-goers we noticed many a horrifying outfit (yeah, my husband loves to chime in on the fashion too.)
First off, there were the 20-somethings trying to be Katy Perry. Pink wigs, blue wigs, black wigs, Vargas girl makeup etc etc. I didn't see a one that was executed properly. They all just looked like a bunch o' sloozy sloots in their ill-fitting, too tight dresses and poorly chosen accessories. But that wasn't the worst. Next is the young children that somehow got to go to this concert sans parental units. PARENTS!!!! You must be stupid, stupid, stupid. There were a bunch of 12 year old girls running around in tube tops, cropped tops and hotpants. WTF!? But on to my favourite. The Katy Perry Cougar. Oh yes, they were everywhere. There was one bleached blonde "girl" in a dayglo bright coral tube dress (think 1984 Whitesnake concert and I'm guessing she actually wore it there first) but she wasn't a girl at all. She was a full-on fake n' baked 40+ year old. If she glanced my way she would have seen me visibly shudder. Then I saw another coug dressed in what I can only explain as modern day saloon girl. You know, with the bustier type action except the skirt was super short. And can I just add that about 99% of these women did not have the bodies to back up these outfits Note to self: must remember to bring my camera to these events so I can take pictures of these nightmares.
Yeah, so I wish I had some photographic proof to back up this little rant but if you've been to a similar concert, I'm sure you've seen plenty of examples of what I speak of here. Oh and there was a guy dressed like a UNICORN with a girl wearing a sparkly stripper bikini. Even Katy Perry wouldn't wear that you crazy girl, whoever you are.
I know that we only live once and should have fun. All I'm asking is that you respect other peoples eyeballs. We don't want to see it. Or maybe we do? I'd have nothing to write about otherwise.
I mean, just look at her. She's hot, but in a cute way. Super hard to achieve in my humble opinion. She attracts the girls as well as the guys. I can't even say I mind that my husband drools after her because at least he has good taste. LOL! Well, on to the point of this blog.
We all know what Katy Perry wears. She has some crazy outfits. Like this example:
She wears such things because she can! YOU cannot! I don't know why people insist on dressing up (or trying to) as the pop star they are going to see. I haven't been to a Lady Gaga concert yet but I can just imagine the scene. So as my husband and I were navigating the throngs of concert-goers we noticed many a horrifying outfit (yeah, my husband loves to chime in on the fashion too.)
First off, there were the 20-somethings trying to be Katy Perry. Pink wigs, blue wigs, black wigs, Vargas girl makeup etc etc. I didn't see a one that was executed properly. They all just looked like a bunch o' sloozy sloots in their ill-fitting, too tight dresses and poorly chosen accessories. But that wasn't the worst. Next is the young children that somehow got to go to this concert sans parental units. PARENTS!!!! You must be stupid, stupid, stupid. There were a bunch of 12 year old girls running around in tube tops, cropped tops and hotpants. WTF!? But on to my favourite. The Katy Perry Cougar. Oh yes, they were everywhere. There was one bleached blonde "girl" in a dayglo bright coral tube dress (think 1984 Whitesnake concert and I'm guessing she actually wore it there first) but she wasn't a girl at all. She was a full-on fake n' baked 40+ year old. If she glanced my way she would have seen me visibly shudder. Then I saw another coug dressed in what I can only explain as modern day saloon girl. You know, with the bustier type action except the skirt was super short. And can I just add that about 99% of these women did not have the bodies to back up these outfits Note to self: must remember to bring my camera to these events so I can take pictures of these nightmares.
Yeah, so I wish I had some photographic proof to back up this little rant but if you've been to a similar concert, I'm sure you've seen plenty of examples of what I speak of here. Oh and there was a guy dressed like a UNICORN with a girl wearing a sparkly stripper bikini. Even Katy Perry wouldn't wear that you crazy girl, whoever you are.
I know that we only live once and should have fun. All I'm asking is that you respect other peoples eyeballs. We don't want to see it. Or maybe we do? I'd have nothing to write about otherwise.
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