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I often hear people say “oh I wish that I could wear something like that” or “I could NEVER wear that” or my very favorite... “only YOU could wear that”. Really? Where is the rule book that says who can wear what?
Trying something new is no different that a 1st date. How in the world are you going to know if you like him or her if you don’t go on your 1st date? Ok let’s work through it. You are window shopping and see an absolutely amazing gold and silver sequin dress by Tibi http://www.tibi.com/. You notice, you stop, you assess…I ask you, is that any different from noticing a young, cute man at a party that you claim is soooooooooooo not your type? Yes that’s right ladies, the same questions run through your head about that dress as that man…is it too young for me? Do I really need it? How will you know if you don’t give it a 1st date?
So you go home and all you can think about is that dress (or that man)…lets call that the “meeting”. Now the dress has your “number” and has been requesting a 1st date immediately. So without really thinking, you’re back at the store and asking for your size. In the dressing room you go. Dress on and oh my good you look really good. Oddly it feels comfortable but how could it? It’s not the same understated, black shift dress that you are used to wearing? So you graciously thank the sales woman and back it goes back on the rack of "singlehood"(back to the analogy – how could you possibly like this guy that is so the opposite to any guy you have dated- huh? I don’t know BUT a second date will surely ensue)
It weighs on you…Why didn’t you commit? Why didn’t you get the dress? What if its gone? You run back to store and breathlessly ask if that guy, sorry that dress, is still available and by golly it is! (cue the big sappy ballad)…who would have ever thought that little miss black dress would bust out with a fabulously stylish metallic shift dress...and they lived happily every after.
The moral of this story? Take a chance, step out of your comfort zone and try something new on. You never know who ya just may meet in that mirror!
Saturday, August 16, 2008
Monday, August 4, 2008
Accessories Alert- less is more- but do More with Less
Personally I live for accessories- it's an instant outfit uplift- no botox needed! Accessories can literally take you from day to evening just by adding some bling...bling is king!
But ladies there is a limit, know when to say when.
Examples:
1. Chains- probably one of the biggest continued trends - lots of them gold, silver or a mix with gold and silver. Depending on how "Mr. T" you go should depict the rest of your selections. Lay low- maybe a nice hoop, a cocktail ring but keep it simple. Let the chains speak for themselves.
2. Bangles- same rules apply as above- load 'um up ladies. The more you can fit on your arm the better. But if they are gold, stick with gold throughout your look- if they are color based, carry through. No orange polka dot bangles with a gold chain belt.( Dear g-d I know that goes without saying, but wanted to be very clear)
3. Fringe- on scarfs, on belts, on boots, on bags- fringe is IT for the fall. As many of you remember from the 70's, fringe is all consuming. Don't over do it. Keep it now- keep it modern. One fringe item per outfit please. BUT- I do like a fringe bag with some great chains...feel it out.
4. Vintage- accordingly to me Vintage is always in. BUT, similar to me, it always needs to take center stage. Let it speak for itself. The Bigger the better and sparkle is best. Feel free of course to promote it when you get a compliment to say "oh thanks- its vintage"...it adds a whole new level of accessory envy and bragging rights.
Just remember- that rule that you read about in a 1973 Cosmo article is still true. When you turn around in the mirror, if you see more than focal point- an earring, a necklace, a belt- you have accessory overload- not pretty, so immediately REMOVE everything but one category . Turn around again and take solace in the "simplicity". (at least in that part of your life:)
Ta Ta for now
But ladies there is a limit, know when to say when.
Examples:
1. Chains- probably one of the biggest continued trends - lots of them gold, silver or a mix with gold and silver. Depending on how "Mr. T" you go should depict the rest of your selections. Lay low- maybe a nice hoop, a cocktail ring but keep it simple. Let the chains speak for themselves.
2. Bangles- same rules apply as above- load 'um up ladies. The more you can fit on your arm the better. But if they are gold, stick with gold throughout your look- if they are color based, carry through. No orange polka dot bangles with a gold chain belt.( Dear g-d I know that goes without saying, but wanted to be very clear)
3. Fringe- on scarfs, on belts, on boots, on bags- fringe is IT for the fall. As many of you remember from the 70's, fringe is all consuming. Don't over do it. Keep it now- keep it modern. One fringe item per outfit please. BUT- I do like a fringe bag with some great chains...feel it out.
4. Vintage- accordingly to me Vintage is always in. BUT, similar to me, it always needs to take center stage. Let it speak for itself. The Bigger the better and sparkle is best. Feel free of course to promote it when you get a compliment to say "oh thanks- its vintage"...it adds a whole new level of accessory envy and bragging rights.
Just remember- that rule that you read about in a 1973 Cosmo article is still true. When you turn around in the mirror, if you see more than focal point- an earring, a necklace, a belt- you have accessory overload- not pretty, so immediately REMOVE everything but one category . Turn around again and take solace in the "simplicity". (at least in that part of your life:)
Ta Ta for now
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