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Hello all you Clueless Fashionistas out there! I hope everyone who’s in the US had a lovely Thanksgiving and everyone else in other countries is having a lovely November.
Today is the all too famous, sometimes infamous, Black Friday. Some of you may already be out shopping, but for those of you who haven’t ventured out yet, I wanted to share some twitter accounts of people that you should check out before you head out.
If you’re not on twitter, it’s fine. I’m sending the entire address so you can visit their page directly but if you are on twitter, I suggest you give these people a follow.
Black Friday Ads- http://twitter.com/BFAds
TGI- http://twitter.com/tgiblackfriday
Black Friday FM- http://twitter.com/blackfriday_fm
I hope you find some great deals out there today.
Happy Shopping!!
Since I talked about what not to do when you’re wearing animal prints, I thought it was only fair for me to discuss some ways you can go about incorporating animal prints into your wardrobe. I don’t want any of you going out looking like a fashion don’t. If you didn’t get a chance to check out that article, take a moment and give it a read. Animal Prints…Rawr.
I’ll still be here. Go ahead and read on. The don’ts are just as important as the dos. Ready? Ok, here we go.
If you’re unsure about how to wear animal print and still look cute and maybe even a little edgy, here are some ways that animal prints can pop.
1. Wear it with a monotone outfit. First of all, wearing all of one color is very slimming and lengthening. Well, wait, let me clarify. By monotone, I mean muted colors like gray, tan, black, burnt orange etc. You can wear an all red outfit but you do run the risk of standing out in a very not so subtle way which could possibly be unflattering. Wear bright colors with caution. Make full use of your full length mirror in all cases, but especially this one. But if you wear a muted color, animal print jewelry, scarves and shoes will definitely give you an added touch of fabulous to make your outfit pop!
2. With the warning in the first tip in mind, animal print can look great when combined with bright colors. I don’t actively support wearing one bright color head to toe, however if you’re wearing a bright colored shirt or a bright colored pair of pants (you know those colored jeans are still in for the fall!), if you pick up an animal print purse or throw on an animal print scarf, it will look fabulous. Now if you have a great, bright colored dress, I definitely support throwing on some animal print shoes.
3. Now there is one very important thing you should keep in mind when rocking animal prints of any kind, confidence. You should wear all of your clothes with confidence but animal prints require a tad more. Mainly because animal prints tend to draw more attention for some reason. It can be either good attention or bad attention. I’m here to help you draw good attention!
So now that you are armed with both the dos and don’ts of wearing animal prints, venture out and get on board. If you don’t want to spend a lot of money on a print you’re unsure about, check out stores like Forever 21, Dots, Target and Walmart for some accessories. I am a big fan of all four of those places for great, chic accessories that are very budget friendly. Just because we’re in a recession doesn’t mean we can’t look great.
While this is on my fall fashion accessory trend list, I wanted to do a separate post on animal prints in general. I will be addressing animal print shoes in an upcoming How do I wear that trend post so stay tuned for that, but this information is important as well.
I have noticed that animal prints are big this fall. I think animal prints are a great thing to incorporate into your wardrobe but it should be done with caution. With that in mind, I wanted to discuss some important things to keep in mind when you decide to delve into animal prints.
1. Don’t wear animal print from head to toe. If you are an animal print newbie, doing this can definitely be intimidating. However, if you’re an animal print veteran, you may like it. I caution against it because more often than not you could end up looking like a piece of furniture or a bed spread and that’s never flattering. Now for you ladies that do things in an over the top fashion on a regular basis, go for it! But for you ladies that don’t and just want to spice things up, I would suggest staying away from the head to toe animal print.
2. Don’t over accessorize animal print. If you decide to use your accessories as a way to wear animal print, great! You’re definitely going to add some great depth to your outfits. However, I would suggest only wearing one or two pieces in the print. Do not go all out with animal print earrings, stockings, a bracelet, a headband and a purse all at the same time. While I understand that the jewelry you wear should compliment each other, you will look way too matchy, matchy. I know you may like the idea of matching but it can sometimes work against you, especially when wearing a print. If you want to do accessories, wear no more than two with the same print at the same time.
3. Don’t wear two different animal prints at the same time. As with any print, mixing is not advised. If you want to wear leopard print, zebra print and tiger print, that’s wonderful. However, don’t wear all three at the same time! Mixing and matching is great when you’re dealing with solid colors but doing it with prints can be dicey.
4. Don’t wear animal print with a lack of confidence. Animal print tends to stand out, no matter how you wear it. You should wear your clothes, they should not wear you. When you decide to put on animal print (and I strongly encourage you to), you should do it confidently. Don’t be afraid to put a little extra strut in your stuff. Enjoy the attention you will receive by wearing animal print the right way.
Stay tuned for more insight on this subject. I’ve seen so many people wearing animal print wrong that I felt it important to address it head on. Please, ask questions and seek clarification if you’re unsure about anything. Don’t step out looking less than your best but don’t be afraid to try something new, either.
Hi there Cluelessfashionistas!! Here’s another lovely “How do I wear that trend” series focusing on fall accessories. So here goes…
One great trend for the fall is clutch purses. This is a great trend because clutches come in so many different forms and shapes. In the past, clutch purses were typically small. Now, designers are creating clutches that are much larger and more elaborate. There are also clutches that come with wrist bands for you ladies like me that don’t carry clutches because of the lack of a strap. I don’t know about you, but it’s always been my fear that I would be out somewhere rockin my cute little clutch, look around and realize that I’ve left it somewhere. That alone was enough to keep me from enjoying clutches, until I found a cute little sliver toned clutch with a wrist band attached. Here are some pictures of different types of clutches including the wristlet one. I got mine from New York and Company for less than $20. I don’t remember the exact price because I’ve had it for years, but it’s definitely a timeless piece. Enjoy the pictures and don’t be afraid to add a clutch to your accessory wardrobe.
http://www.globalcraftsb2b.com/catalog/product_info.php?products_id=807&osCsid=s9pte2f9tdsnvkv44npvrkos17
http://www.retrodesignerdeals.com/catalog/item/4321499/4769737.htm
Silver Clutch from New York & Company
My purse is the bottom one. Happy Clutching!
Hi there!
The other day, I was watching an episode of The Wendy Williams Show. I’m a big fan of her show! But I digress…
I was watching the show and she was discussing Fall Accessory Trends with Life and Style Magazine Editor-At-Large, Dawn Yanek. I got out my paper and pad and made a list to share with you guys. As the weather gets cooler, this is a great time to start incorporating some trends into our wardrobe using accessories. Winter accessories are easier to incorporate because there are more of them. In the winter, you can wear scarves, hats and gloves in addition to earrings, rings, belts and purses. Check out the fall fashion accessory trends and be on the lookout for another series of “How do I wear that trend?” for further assistance.
This fall statement pieces are going to be hot. Here is a list of pieces to be on the look out for when you do your fall accessory shopping:
1. Clutches
2. Purses with hardware on them
3. Statement necklaces
4. Art deco jewelry
5. Embellishments on shoes
6. Color suede shoes
7. Animal print shoes
8. Embellished outerwear
9. Infinity scarves
I will go into more detail about each trend in the next series of How can I wear that trend, but if you want more insight, please feel free to post a question on this post.
I am a subscriber and fan of Palacinka Beauty Blog, which features a variety of beauty product reviews. Well, I will be featuring some of the beauty product reviews on Clueless Fashionista. I found one review on a product that I’m a big fan of, tinted moisturizer. Now I haven’t tried the one reviewed here but I definitely plan to check it out. If you are looking for a way to retain your summer glow in the winter, check out the review below.
www.palacinka.com/2009/10/beauty-find-protectint-spf-30-oil-free.html
Enjoy!
Hi!
There is a lot of planning and organizing going on behind the scenes here at Clueless Fashionista. I’ve made some changes to the look of the blog and I will be adding some new segments in the coming weeks.
One segment I’d like to start running is a beauty product review segment. I haven’t found a cute name for it just yet but I will when the time comes. If any of you are interested in joining my beauty panel, send me a message through the contact page.
I hope all of you are enjoying the weather change and starting to wear your lovely fall boots and sweaters!
If you take a look at the sidebar of Clueless Fashionista, you will notice a badge saying “Shop It To Me Trendsetter“. Clueless Fashionista is a member of the Shop It To Me Trendsetters and as such, I get information about cool contests being featured on the website www.shopittome.com.
I saw this one and thought it would be a great way to introduce you to some popular clothing brands while giving you the opportunity to win a Marc Jacobs accessory. Here are the contest details:
1. Join Shop It To Me. Click the picture below and sign up to be a member. It’s free and you’ll love all of the bargains that will come to your email inbox from them once a week.
2. Leave a comment on the Shop It To Me blog post listing your favorite brand from each match up, #1 – 4. The blog post to vote on will be posted every Monday. Here’s the link to this week’s blog: http://blog.shopittome.com/2009/09/21/battle-of-the-brands-heats-up-with-round-2/
3. For an extra entry: Follow Shop It To Me on Twitter.com, if you’re not doing so already, and tweet this sentence: Just entered the @ShopItToMe Marc Jacobs giveaway at http://bit.ly/cRnt9 #ShopItToMe
4. Make sure your vote is in by this Friday, 9/25 at 5 pm PST
And that’s it! It’s an easy contest to enter and Marc Jacobs is a wonderful designer. I would suggest you take this opportunity and do a web search for each designer listed in order to learn a little bit more about them. This is a great way for you to learn about hot designers with different design aesthetics and what makes them hot while having the opportunity to win some free accessories. It’s a win/win!
Happy voting!
This is a trend that I don’t have any direct experience with so I decided to share a video from the lovely folks over at About.com. If you’ve never checked out that site, it’s like an expert portal to a whole host of topics. In fact, you can subscribe to the different channels and receive email updates and everything. But before you go web surfing, take a moment and check out this video on how to wear a bright red lip. It’s fairly simple and I would suggest you follow these steps to keep your bright, red pout looking neat and clean.
Also, as fall is swiftly approaching, this video tutorial can be used for any bright, bold lip stick color. Don’t be afraid to brighten up your lips on smooth on a bold color. Just follow these tips to ensure that your lips stay clean and polished through out the day.
http://video.about.com/makeup/Red-Lipstick-Tips.htm
Smooches!
Hi there fellow Clueless Fashionistas!
I’ve been on a bit of an unplanned hiatus but I’m back now. As you can see, I’ve made some updates to the website. Let me know your thoughts. I’m working on making the site look cleaner and more streamlined. Ok, now back to the trends.
I don’t have long eye lashes or thick eye brows. As a kid, I would see people with long, thick lashes and feel envious. I’m not a hairy person (which is helpful when it comes to shaving my legs, but I digress) and I knew that I would never possess those lovely lashes. However, as an adult, I discovered fake lashes (quite some time after models and drag queens but better late than never). I put some on last year at Halloween. If you want to see the picture, visit my post, Halloween Follow Up.
Well it took some getting used to, but once I did, I relished in finally being able to enjoy thick, long eye lashes. Here are some ways to delve into this trend.
1. Wear them as a part of an outfit or costume. Halloween is coming up. If you take your new, long lashes out for a spin to a Halloween party, you won’t feel so odd wearing them.
2. Wear some of the shorter, more conservative lashes. You don’t have to go all out with the long, vampy lashes right away. Ease into them by getting some of the short ones first. If you go to Walmart or Target, check their makeup section, you should find some lashes in various lengths. Go for the shorties.
3. Wear them around the house. Choose a day when you have no intention of going out. Put on the lashes and wear them all day. By the end of the day, you should be at least slightly more used to them.
I hope these tips help. If you need more help, check out this post called Eyelashes! It has a tutorial on how to apply false lashes. If you take any pictures with your new lashes, please share them with me. I’d love to feature you rockin your lashes on Clueless Fashionista.
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