Friday, July 26, 2013

Summer Wear Dos and Don'ts Part 2

It is time for the Dos and Don'ts of Summer Footwear.
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Wednesday, July 17, 2013

Summer Wear DOs and DONTs Part 1

Many people are wondering what's in fashion and what's not? I mean if it was easy to keep up with it wouldn't be called fashion right? Many people wonder how to dress down on a boiling hot summer day without wearing short shorts and a tank top. Here are a few styles that should help you cool down this July. here are a few dos that should keep you in budget and don'ts that need to be donated.

First Up Do wear summer dressesSummer is here and that means it's time for you to kick off those sneakers, ditch the jacket, and leave your jeans in the closet because for the last few months of summer you'll be living in the season's must-have staple:  the fun & easy; summer dress. Think about it: they’re comfy, breezy and can easily be dressed up or down with the right accessories. Yes, the perfect summer dress is something you can throw on before sipping lemonade in your backyard and then wear with your favorite wedges the next time you go out.

Poll

Okay I think that before I can start posting real outfits and such that my viewers should know what type of style they have or are the most like. (Quiz  from Marie Claire) You can look at this quiz in Link below.

The Quiz


1. Your shoe of choice is…

Hip wedges, or something from Jeffrey Campbell, perhaps?
A comfortable flat — maybe from Tretorn.
A sky-high heel by Dior.
A peep-toe heel. A sweet Jessica Simpson pair.
Purple platforms from Fleuvog … ever heard of it?


2. You have the hardest time getting dressed for..

Casual day drinking. I don't do well in pubs or sports bars.
Anything outdoorsy. I never know what to do about footwear.
Formal affairs. I avoid black-tie galas like the plague.
Weddings. I hate playing "dress up" and feeling like I have to look a certain way for family.
Job interviews. I have a hard time figuring out how to show my personality without overdoing it.

3.What's your ideal date?

A swanky cocktail party at an upscale hotel.
A home-cooked dinner and a movie in.
A fancy dinner out, followed by a special dessert tasting menu.
Something very chill, like drinks at a dive-y bar. It's all about the conversation.
Tickets to an of-the-moment, underground concert


4.The accessory you can't live without is…

My old tartan scarf that I wear no matter the weather.
The friendship bracelets I've had since I was 10 years old.
The sterling silver locket given to me by my mother.
My vintage Jackie-O sunnies.
My feather and beaded necklace from the flea market.

5. The fashion trend you absolutely hate most is…

The utilitarian military look.
Skinny jeans.
The prairie look. Thanks for nothing, Urban Outfitters!
Gothic, Rick Owens-style attire. How depressing.
Boring, all-white ensembles.


6. Complete this analogy: Fashion is to me as peanut butter is to ______.

Jelly.
A rock.
Peanut butter has carbs, right? Keep it away!
Really? Peanut butter is so last year. It's all about almond butter now.
A triple-decker jelly, honey, and marshmallow fluff sandwich.


7. On weekends, you're most often spotted wearing…

A leather skirt with an up-to-there slit.
Shorts and a tank ... maybe with a cardigan, too, if it's chilly.
A romper and a beat-up denim jacket I found at a consignment shop.
Is it floral? Does it have bows on it? That's me.
My tutu and my motorcycle jacket. Together.

8. Who is your style icon?


Jennifer Aniston
Marilyn Monroe
Zooey Deschanel
Patricia Field
Taylor Swift


 9. The last time you threw a party at your place, the hors d'oeuvres were...

The standard fare: a cheese board, chips and salsa, and some cut veggies.
What hors d'oeuvres? I just served champagne.
Grilled Brussels sprouts, artisan chocolate, and PBR.
My own attempt at molecular gastronomy: Chocolate-covered bacon strips.
Cupcakes! They were colorful and delicious.

10. What would you not be caught dead wearing?

A pencil skirt and blouse
Birthday Suit
Evening gown and 8 inch stilletos
A low cut mini skirt and sparkly top?
Jeans and a tank: Umm no too casual

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Quiz Credits: What Is Your Style Quiz - Fashion Style Quiz - Marie Claire 









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