How do I wear that trend…wide leg pants

Sep 17, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

Wide leg pants is a trend that can look really good but can’t be worn recklessly. This trend looks best on tall, leggy ladies but it can be worn by shorter ladies if done so subtly. Because with wide pants, the  width brings the eye down, it can easily make you look shorter than you are. So, if you’re not a tall or leggy lady, I would suggest finding pants that are only slightly wide legged and make sure you do a 360 turn in the mirror.

I like how wide leg pants can look when worn properly. In fact, I’ve worn them myself even though I’m all of 5’5. But when I wore them, I made it a point to wear a tailored shirt and high heels. You really want to make sure that the legs are the widest part of your outfit otherwise, it could really make you look heavy in general. The good thing about wearing wide leg pants is that it can really make your waist and hips look smaller because all of the volume is near your ankles.

I wanted to touch on this trend for a few reasons.

1. It will be easy to find and incorporate into your wardrobe so many people will want to try it out.

2. It should be worn with caution and care. You have to make sure the pants don’t make you look like a bell.

This is a trend that I suggest everyone tread carefully with but don’t discount it completely. That’s the cool thing about fashion. There is a level of experimentation involved in it. Just make sure you go shopping with your honest, but not mean friend or family member to give you their opinion of how you look in the pants.

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Product Review: Foot Covers by Kushyfoot

Sep 14, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

In addition to my cute, snakeskin Flats to Go, the wonderful folks over at Lipton Publicity also sent me some Foot Covers by Kushyfoot. If you don’t know what these are, they are super short socks that you can wear in pumps, loafers and other shoes that may rub your feet if you don’t have on socks or stockings. They’re great for those warm summer months when you don’t want to wear stockings or socks but you need something on your feet.

Now the cool thing about these Foot Covers is that they also have little pads on the front/balls of the foot and on the back/heel area. This is cool because not only are you covering your feet, you can enjoy a touch of added comfort. I am a strong believer that all shoes should be comfortable so I look for that as often as possible. Now that isn’t to say that I will turn down a fierce pair of shoes that are slightly uncomfortable. I own quite a few pairs of shoes that fall into the “fashion is painful” category.

But I digress…

I decided to really test out the Foot Covers and the added cushion. First, I put them on with a pair of casual flat shoes that I often wear when I am working and standing for a few hours. I immediately noticed two things about the Foot Covers:

1. The little cushions are great! They do add a nice touch of cushion and it lasts for long periods of time.
2. They didn’t stay on my feet! As soon as I started walking around in them, they began to slip off.

I figured that maybe the shoes I wore them with initially were too loose so I decided to try them out with some pumps. Again, the cushion was great, especially in my heels. But they slipped off just the same. Now, I still kept them on even though they weren’t on my entire foot and the cushion on the front/ball of my foot was a wonderful bonus as I stood in my heels for three hours straight at an event. I think the thing that would make these work is if I could get them a size larger than what I normally wear. Lipton Publicity sent me two different types. They sent the regular ones and the super low cut.

I would definitely recommend these to add to your sock wardrobe. The little cushion is wonderful! If you already wear those little footie socks, then you will have no problem adapting to these. If you don’t, they aren’t super expensive. The lace ones (which I tried and really liked) sell for $11.97 on the Kushyfoot website. You can try them out and I’m sure they’ll work for at least a couple of your shoes and make a big difference in the process.

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How do I wear that trend…fur clothing

Sep 9, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

One thing that was prevalent on the runways of fall fashion weeks was fur. Now, before anyone gets all angry and outraged with me about the use of fur and the murder of animals, I will be discussing wearing faux fur for several reasons.

1. Real fur is very expensive. I do not want to encourage you guys to wear a trend that’s going to kill your shopping budget for the month or year.  However, you can find faux fur items for very reasonable prices.

2. Real fur doesn’t offer as many options. Because real fur can be expensive and challenging to produce, you may not find a lot of accessories readily available. It could be tough to find a pair of cool fur earrings that are made of real fur.

3. Real fur is controversial. When people wear fur, it makes other people feel like they can approach you and share their thoughts on the fur industry-good or bad. While this may not happen every time, wearing real fur opens you up to this often political discussion and debate and there’s just no need to go through all of that when faux fur is readily available.

So now that I’ve discussed why I am not talking about real fur, here are some ways to incorporate fur into your fall wardrobe.

1. Accessories. I’ve seen fur shoes, purses, scarves and hats but I’m sure there are other accessories out there with fur on them. Accessories are a great way to indulge the fur trend in small doses. You can put on a fur hat and not be overwhelmed by fur.

2. Jackets and vests. A cute fur jacket or vest can be a nice addition to a basic outfit. Plus, you can find some cute faux fur jackets at really reasonable prices in stores like Rainbow, Dots or Walmart. You may not find them right now but if you’re on the look out, some will probably be in stores in the next month or so.

As you can see, fur can be a fun trend to enjoy as long as you do it with confidence. Because fur stands out, you have to make sure you’re wearing the piece and not letting it wear you.

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Product Review: Flats to Go by Kushyfoot

Sep 7, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

The fabulous folks over at Lipton Publicity sent me a pair of flats that fold by Kushyfoot. I’ve tried similar shoes in the past and while they are great to have on hand for when heels get to be too much, I often felt like my feet were bare. The shoes felt more like house slippers than outdoor shoes.

I was pleasantly surprised when I put on the Flats to Go and noticed that the sole was pretty sturdy. I decided to really put them through the paces to see if they could go the distance. I’d been wearing flats for most of the summer and I tend to be a bit of a Nazi when I want to get back in my heels. Rather than easing into them, I’ll force myself to get re-acclimated by wearing them to an event with no back up shoes on hand. Plus, my heels tend to start at three inches and go up so I might decide to throw on a pair of five inch pumps after being in flip flops for a couple of months. It’s not always nice for my feet but it does get me back into the swing of things quickly. Now, I don’t recommend this tactic for a heels wearing novice but us pros can handle it.

I digress…

This time rather than going all in with my heels, I decided to take the Flats to Go with me. They come in a cute little plastic case with a handle that I clipped to my purse so I wouldn’t forget them somewhere. It was very convenient. And sure enough, my feet began to hurt not long after I got out of the car. Rather than hobble around in the heels, I pulled them off and threw them in my backseat. Then I pulled on the Flats to Go and went about my day.

I felt very comfortable walking around in the shoes outside. The sturdy sole made them feel like actual shoes. I was pleased with them immediately and in an added bonus, someone complimented me on them. I was wearing the snakeskin Flats to Go and they did look more like ballet flats than fold up shoes. It was very cool!

The only negative with the shoes is the elastic around the foot started to dig into my ankle after I’d been wearing them for a couple of hours. I think this could be remedied by getting the flats a size larger than your shoe size, though. Overall, these are a great thing to have for those days when you need a break from your heels. I suggest getting them in a cute design or color just to add to the fanciness but you could stick with basic black and benefit just the same.

They cost about $10 and can be purchased from the Kushyfoot website or various stores like Walgreen’s, Publix or Rite Aid, among others. Here’s a link to Kushyfoot Retailers so you can find one near you. As the weather cools, we are going to need something other than flip flips to slip into when we need to take off our heels. These are a wonderful alternative.

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How do I wear that trend…polka dots

Sep 2, 2011 by Clueless Fashionista

Growing up, I detested polka dot clothes. I think it might have had a lot to do with the fact that I was a child of the 80′s and 90′s and when trends were in, they were in very heavily. So when polka dots were trendy, they were everywhere. They were often really small print everywhere. It made the clothes look almost psychedelic and people didn’t wear them sparingly. People would wear a completely polka dot dress with a polka dot bow and maybe even top it off with a polka dot purse.

It was overkill.

Plus, I have a personal issue with patterns but I’m not sure if that contributed to the issue or was made worse by it. However, now that polka dots are back for the fall, I’m much more open to it. It does help that the dots come in a variety of sizes (I still am not a big fan of super small ones) and colors. You can get them on accessories like shoes and belts to add a pop of polka dots without overdoing it. This is a trend I think we all should explore and I’ve already set out to add some polka dot to my wardrobe. Here are some easy ways to do it.

1. Shoes. I am a shoe fanatic and I’ve seen some fabulous polka dot pumps that would be a great pop to lots of neutral outfits. This may be a touch daring but visit a shoe store and try on a pair. You may love it.

2. Belts. Everyone should have one or two belts that can be used as statement pieces. A black and white polka dot belt is a good way to do it in a classic color palate while adding a pop of texture and color to an outfit easily. This would go great with red, gray, orange or even with a basic jeans and t-shirt.

3. Hair accessories. If you wear headbands or hair clips, there are some very cute polka dot pieces you can wear as well. I would just caution against going too young. You can end up looking like you stole your little sister’s hair bows and that’s a no-no.

Now if you are feeling froggy, jump out there and dive into polka dot clothes. You can do cardigans, shirts, skirts, dresses, etc. The sky is kind of the limit here but the biggest thing to keep in mind is to not go overboard. You don’t want to look like you’re wearing a costume. Now go forth and wear dots!

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