Monday, January 24, 2011

PAJAMA JEANS AND OTHER INSANITY...

Don't YOU want to sleep in your jeans?

Some poor soul who fell for the
late nite insanity of the Pajama Jean.

A few weeks ago, I was living my life watching some late nite sitcom when I was assaulted by something called a Pajama Jean. I was told if I loved sexy, stylish jeans and comfy pajama bottoms, why should they be mutually exclusive? Really ladies is this what its all come to? I don't care that they're as soft as a baby's blanket, sometimes beauty hurts! How many times have you sacrificed comfort to bring out the sexy, powerful, put-together woman we all want to be? The same goes for jeans. Will we see our style icons wearing sweat pant jeans? Will we see SJP sporting Pajama Jeans with her Christian Louboutins? Only if we suddenly start living in an alternate universe where bad taste is the norm. I am frightened for the ladies out there who think this is the answer to avoiding jean shopping all together. With the advancements in premium denim why settle for fake jeans? I say stop being lazy and get your ass out there. Embrace the inner you that knows she's better than $39.99 "jeans" advertised on TV at 3 a.m.
 
Dirty Harry would
kick this guy's douchy
ass!
 Recently my friend Pam and I were discussing how men don't dress like men anymore. We are both so over seeing these girly dudes in there Fleur De leys Affliction shirts and giant seamed True Religions. I miss the days of more manly attire. Why aren't guys taking a cue from Clint Eastwood in movies like Dirty Harry? Tough and sexy are what come to mind. I love his slim jeans and boots with the blazer and button down. As a newly single girl, I'm not interested in guys who base their wardrobes around their love of Ultimate Fighting. Guys we're not asking you to start reading man Vogue or anything. Just know what really looks good on you and that following a trend is not necessarily a good thing. If all else fails, call on the best dressed friend you have. The point is, men need to leave the embellished clothing to the girls and get back to the basics of what looks good. At least for the sake of those of us who have to look at you.

These are just a few of the things that have been bugging me lately. Feel free to comment my lovelies.

Affliction Douche
courtesy of
Upscale.com




Sunday, January 2, 2011

1ST ANNUAL BEST/ WORST DRESSED OF 2010 SMACK DOWN!



Snooki comes in at # 3 on our Worst Dressed
List.

Oh Lady Gaga you definitely
deserve the #2 spot for this getup.


I mean really Nicki  Minaj?
Doing too much got you to the SMACK DOWN
of being the Worst Dressed of 2010!
Alright Darlings let it's get right down to it! 2010 left us wondering several things when it comes to celebs and their wardrobes. Like, has fashion become so uninteresting that our only option is to wear meat, Lady Gaga? And to Snooki don't be mad at us for calling you Oompaloompa when you're 4 feet tall, orange and run around with that pouf! My friends  voted these two the worst of the year but for me Nicki Minaj reigns supreme in the Worst Dressed arena. I am literally awed by well, the awfulness. To say she's over the top is an understatement. She succeeds in taking tacky to a new level. Nicki might be able to bust a dope rhyme but she needs a makeover or under.


 
Looking cougarific at the
Apollo Theater Spring
Benefit

Showing she's more than
cleavage and ass @
Fashion Week.

Looking low- key fab. That's
why you're #1 SJP!
 When it comes to the Best Dressed of 2010, I received some interesting input. Some that were mentioned were Gweneth Paltrow, Angelina Jolie, Emma Watson (Harry Potter), and Heidi Klum. I even know someone who would claim Rihanna among his Best Dressed (he just thinks she's hot:). For me I'm going to go with an old standby, Jennifer Lopez in the number 3 spot. She is still fashionably relevant and at 40 looks as amazing as ever! Now I know I'm gonna get crap for this but Kim Kardashian takes number 2. What can I say, she knows what works for her! Dressed up or down, she works it. And finally in the shining #1 spot, my style icon Sarah Jessica Parker. She continues not only to defy the trends but to set them. And now with her collaboration with the Halston line, she is sure to inspire us in 2011. 

In leaving 2010 behind these are the top 5 trends that need to be left there as well:

                                                     1. My personal favorite, Uggs with booty shorts
                                                         or miniskirts.
                                                     2. Sunglasses at night.
                                                     3. Kitten heels "Wear real heels already!"
                                                         says my girl Kristen.


Oxymoron of the Week. Courtesy of my
friend Anika.
                                                       4. Socks with any kind of high  heel.
                                                       5. Blinged- out jeans. Remember
                                                           when jeans were just  jeans?
                                                    

Believe it or not there are a few trends that are allowed to follow us into 2011. They are:

                                                     1. High waisted trousers. When combined with a
                                                         wide leg very Faye Dunnaway in Bonnie &
                                                         Clyde.
                                                     2. Military inspired pieces. Just be sure to rock
                                                         one piece at a time.
                                                     3. Leather leggings. Could go horribly wrong.
                                                         So be careful.

The great thing about a new year is that you get to start fresh. That means your wardrobe too. Let's learn from the above celebrity faux pas and set some new trends of our own. Happy New Year.