Fashion Gateway Blog

I’ve watched the E! Exclusive: fashion alert featuring the top 50 don’ts in fashion, and I totally agree with them, here some preview:

50-too much layered-clothing
49-sided-pigtails, pigtails on the side of head
48-crown-like tiarra
47-head-to-toe signature clothes
46-fanny-pack bag (bag sa bewang ng mga tindera sa palengke)
45-goth-look (the goth look has goth to go!)
44-lingerie as clothing
43-mullets haircut (think of the 70’s jean claude)
42-door-knocker earrings
41-neo-colored leather (think of micheal jackson in ‘billy jean’)
40-men’s suit in women
39-suspenders (think of larry king)
38-over-plucked eyebrows
37-mesh tops
36-over-sized handbags
35-baggy clothes (clothes like elephant-cut demins)
34-too-tight clothes (body hugging clothes to the max!)
33-nail-art (dirty!)
32-uneven dyed hair
31-animal prints (have some mercy!)
30-body piercing (it’s cancerous)
29-too much make-up (you don’t belong in circus!)
28-over-haules
27-shoulder pads (we’re not in the 70’s)
26-holiday sweater (color combination sucks!)
25-tie-dye shirts (clothes like batik)
24-muffin tops (shirts with ‘bilbil’)
23-puffy shirt for guys (think of the musketeers)
22-micro-minis
21-muscle t-shirt (worn by guys without muscles)
20-neo-hosiery (stockings in vibrant colors)
19-lip-liners
18-over-accesorizing (duh!)
17-too much handbags (handbag sa right hand, handbag sa left arm)
16-over-lacing (you’re not a curtain)
15-jewelry appliqu’s (imagine a shirt with gems all-over it)
14-mens suit paired with sneakers (wear suits with leathers, ok?)
13-out-land foundation (may foundation ka sa mukha, pero wala sa leeg, scary!)
12-raccoon-eye make-up (combination of too much mascara and eye liner)
11-blings (you’re not p. diddy)
10-huge-phased curly hair (big-kinky-curly hairs, monsterous!)
09-head-to-toe denim clothing (maong ang top, maong ang bottom, maong ang footwear)
08-mom-jeans (’huge belly jeans’)
07-cleavage-bearing tops (try to be conservative sometimes, ok?)
06-mean-message shirts (shirt with messages like ‘fuck you’ or something like that)
05-scrunchies
04-chopsticks
03-see-through clothing (you’re not a stripper)
02-orange tan (think of someone na nagpatan, then natusta!)

This may be shocking, but for me, it’s not because a lot of people especially ladies are doing this fashion crime’..

01-visible panty lines

We all own jeans and they truly are the main ingredient of any casual wardrobe. However, they are not all equal or equally flattering. We are not all born with the same shape, so, the style we wear will impact the way we look. Have you ever seen an outfit on one of your friends that looked spectacular but when someone else wore that same outfit it lost its pizzazz? That has to do with the body shapes of the two people and sometimes the color of the garment. Both women could be the same height and weight but have a totally different shape. The same holds true for jeans. Here are a few hints when trying to find jeans that will fit and look great on YOU.

Small flat behind:

If you have a small flat behind and your jeans tend to make you look smaller, choose a design with detailed pockets that are high and slightly smaller than those found on most styles. Pockets will drawn attention to the eye and will create the illusion of width and lift.

To add curves

Wear low-rise jeans in a cotton-Lycra blend. The clingy fabric hugs the body and a contoured waistband will help create curves. Choose a pair that has been lightened at the thighs and knees to make legs look more shapely. Avoid standard boot cut jeans that have little shape.

To flatten a tummy:

Try a medium to high-rise (no higher than the belly (button) in a dark color.

For the appearance of smaller thighs:

Stick to dark colors for sure and wear flared styles that will draw the eye downward and create balance. Don’t wear them too tight or too loose.

For the appearance if slim hips:

Do look for jeans without front pockets or jeans with slit pockets and stay away from front patch pockets. Buy dark colors with stitching that is the same color (or very close) as the fabric. Avoid light stitching and designs.

To prevent a gap at the waist:

If your hips are much larger than your waist then you will probably have this problem. What to do? Wear stretch denim jeans and stay away from crisp or heavy fabrics such as cotton.

To make your legs appear longer:

Wear a high-heeled shoe and flared jeans that will completely cover them.

On what occasions do you wear casual clothes? For some it may be running errands, attending kids soccer games, parent/teacher meetings, going to the movies, the gym, watching sporting events or having lunch with friends, etc. It seems that, many women don’t put as much energy into building a casual wardrobe as they do a professional wardrobe and are left with nothing to wear. Take time to build a casual wardrobe and you will always feel more put together and comfortable.

1. Choose your outfits in your best colors. Start with 3 colors that look great on you and build around those.

2. For workout clothes buy a sweat suit that suits you in color and shape. You will always look great leaving the gym and won’t be too embarrassed to stop into a store to pick something up on the way home.

3. Jewelry should not be worn with a bathing suit; both perfume and jewelry should not be worn at the gym.

4. Jeans are a great casual item and look better if they are in good condition and are more slimming if they are in a darker color.

5. Women find it difficult to get jeans to fit well and often wear jeans that are not very flattering. To find the perfect jeans for your body type takes a little work, time and patience and you may have to try on a good number of pairs before you find the right fit.

6. Stay away from tight fitting pants or jeans if you do no have slim thighs. A looser fit is much more slimming and flattering.

7. Match your accessories to the theme of your outfit. A casual outfit calls for casual accessories.