Have you ever walked down the street and walked by someone who was wearing something they really shouldn’t have been wearing? I don’t know about you but it seems as if everywhere I go there is that one person who has absolutely no idea the fashion suicide they are committing. As a fashion/beauty/bargain lover, it not only kills me to see someone wearing something that just does not look good, but also when minor beauty maintenance gets ignored. I always have the urge to take them on an educational shopping trip and give some good advice. Although the possibility of me enlightening strangers with my ideas on fashion and beauty is unlikely, I figure I can take this opportunity to give a few pointers and share some valuable tips and tricks that may become helpful one day!
Wearing leggings as Pants:
Leggings. They are a fast, comfortable, and an easy contribution to an outfit. Although there is much to love about leggings, they are also see-through around the bottom half. Sadly, many women fail to notice this when putting together their ensemble in the morning. I know for me personally, I can go without seeing someone’s crack. It is not sexy, or cute. When purchasing leggings try to buy a few longer shirts that you can pull down over your bottom half. If you have trouble finding longer shirts you can find a great variety at H & M. They typically sell these shirts for under $10.00 in an assortment of summer colors.
Chipped finger nail polish:
As I approach my last few weeks of college, I find myself stumbling for time to paint my nails and maintain them. According to nailcare.lifetips.com, a manicure should last one to two weeks. This means the average person will have to fix up their nails about every week and a half requiring extra time. For all you busy bees out there like me, I understand your pain. I have found that it is best to remove your nail polish with remover instead of having chipped nails. If there is no time to make a salon appointment, this is your best bet. No nail polish is better than chipped nails that can ultimately look sloppy and unprofessional. So, next time you are in a time crunch grab some remover and rock some natural nails! My personal bargain favorite is Sally Hansen's nail strengthener $4 nail polish remover. You can find a cheaper version that works just as well at Walmart for about $2 .
Wearing a bra that is too small:
For us girls out there, the famous Bra undergarment is a pretty important part of a final outfit choice. Unfortunately, many girls fail to acknowledge this and overlook the bras important role in fashion. When wearing a bra, a bra should cover enough to eliminate any kind of spillage. I see many girls wear bras that are too small and as a result make their shirts fit awkwardly. This is when “the sneaky bra pull down” move comes into play. I see many girls “adjusting” their bras throughout their day, which can not only be uncomfortable, but can also make a cute shirt look bad. As a female, I feel that having the right bra is important because every girl wants that awesome shirt to fit right. To fix this fashion slip you can visit your local Victoria’s Secret that offers FREE sizing and suggestions from a bra specialist. At the end of your visit you will be given a “Your perfect fit” card with your personal measurements. With this card, you will then be able to find flattering styles that will suit you and your body shape.
Greasy Hair:
Someone walks by you with noticeably greasy hair. Gross right? Its not the most flattering when someone sitting next to you has clearly not washed their hair. Not only is it gross, but it also leaves the hair looking extremely dull. These circumstances can happen to anyone. A late night out with friends, and an early class the following morning can leave you with no time to wash and style your hair. A great quick fix to this is some good ole’ fashioned baby powder. Take a small amount into the palm of your hand and gently rub it around the roots removing the excess powder. When baby powder is not conveniently available, putting your hair into a French braid or topping a cute hat will also do the job. The less noticeable it is that you have not washed your hair…the better! John Frieda also has "Root Awakening" shampoo and conditioner that is $4.99-$5.99 at Target.
Leggings. They are a fast, comfortable, and an easy contribution to an outfit. Although there is much to love about leggings, they are also see-through around the bottom half. Sadly, many women fail to notice this when putting together their ensemble in the morning. I know for me personally, I can go without seeing someone’s crack. It is not sexy, or cute. When purchasing leggings try to buy a few longer shirts that you can pull down over your bottom half. If you have trouble finding longer shirts you can find a great variety at H & M. They typically sell these shirts for under $10.00 in an assortment of summer colors.
Chipped finger nail polish:
As I approach my last few weeks of college, I find myself stumbling for time to paint my nails and maintain them. According to nailcare.lifetips.com, a manicure should last one to two weeks. This means the average person will have to fix up their nails about every week and a half requiring extra time. For all you busy bees out there like me, I understand your pain. I have found that it is best to remove your nail polish with remover instead of having chipped nails. If there is no time to make a salon appointment, this is your best bet. No nail polish is better than chipped nails that can ultimately look sloppy and unprofessional. So, next time you are in a time crunch grab some remover and rock some natural nails! My personal bargain favorite is Sally Hansen's nail strengthener $4 nail polish remover. You can find a cheaper version that works just as well at Walmart for about $2 .
Wearing a bra that is too small:
For us girls out there, the famous Bra undergarment is a pretty important part of a final outfit choice. Unfortunately, many girls fail to acknowledge this and overlook the bras important role in fashion. When wearing a bra, a bra should cover enough to eliminate any kind of spillage. I see many girls wear bras that are too small and as a result make their shirts fit awkwardly. This is when “the sneaky bra pull down” move comes into play. I see many girls “adjusting” their bras throughout their day, which can not only be uncomfortable, but can also make a cute shirt look bad. As a female, I feel that having the right bra is important because every girl wants that awesome shirt to fit right. To fix this fashion slip you can visit your local Victoria’s Secret that offers FREE sizing and suggestions from a bra specialist. At the end of your visit you will be given a “Your perfect fit” card with your personal measurements. With this card, you will then be able to find flattering styles that will suit you and your body shape.
Greasy Hair:
Someone walks by you with noticeably greasy hair. Gross right? Its not the most flattering when someone sitting next to you has clearly not washed their hair. Not only is it gross, but it also leaves the hair looking extremely dull. These circumstances can happen to anyone. A late night out with friends, and an early class the following morning can leave you with no time to wash and style your hair. A great quick fix to this is some good ole’ fashioned baby powder. Take a small amount into the palm of your hand and gently rub it around the roots removing the excess powder. When baby powder is not conveniently available, putting your hair into a French braid or topping a cute hat will also do the job. The less noticeable it is that you have not washed your hair…the better! John Frieda also has "Root Awakening" shampoo and conditioner that is $4.99-$5.99 at Target.
Jossie, I really enjoyed your post because you were able to comment on people's fashion mistakes without sounding offensive. Also, the way you wrote your blog if very comedic and I really appreciate it. The suggestions you gave were easy to use and I am sure a lot of people really appreciate it. I can tell your blog is well researched as you gave a variety of great examples, all of them cheap to make them affordable to a variety of people. I completely agree with you in the greasy hair thing, it is something that bothers me all the time because I can't understand how some people are okay with sporting greasy hair all the time. Thank you for your suggestions to them!
ReplyDeleteThanks Camila! Glad you liked my post :)
ReplyDeleteI really enjoyed this post because you have pinpointed some of the little things that bug me as well! I cannot stand when girls wear leggings as pants. Leggings are made to be paired with long shirts that cover the buttocks. Nothing irritates me more than walking behind a girl who doesn't realize her leggings are a bit too see through. And I absolutely love the greasy hair trick, in fact, it's one of my favorite tricks! I am always suggesting it to my friends when they complain about their hair looking greasy.
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