Bargain Styling

So, do you want to know what’s invading the Hollywood fashion these days? The Commando style is still rampant but it seems High-Waisted look is as well. I understand like any fashionista alive that fashion is a cycle. ’60’s inspired dresses are once again the rage. I love it. But high-waisted jeans? Not so much. Scratch that, NOT AT ALL.

I’m not going to tell people what to wear, well I’m going to try anyway but this is another classic example of why we shouldn’t copy celebrities. Don’t swallow everything that Jessica Simpson practically shoves in your throat. Granted Ciara and Mischa Barton actually looked kinda decent, you still wouldn’t catch me dead in those pants.

Hey if you think you’d look good in ‘em or you’re going to look oh so fashionably trendy, go right ahead. But not for me. No Thanks. I’ll stick with MY own style. Unfortunately for the designers who suddenly brought it to life, I wouldn’t be following this trend. Even if for some miraculous reason I could afford it.

*Pictures Via Instyle.com

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I’m gonna go out on a limb here and let everybody know, I HATE LEGGINGS. I think it’s for little girls. Cute toddlers. Cute babies. I am so sick and tired of seeing grown ass women(23-above) walking around with leggings under mini skirts. Skirts are for showing off your awesome legs. Why wear leggings to cover it up?. Umm to keep me warm?? Helllooo, if it’s chilly then maybe you should wear jeans instead? Why wear a skirt if it’s freaking 35 degrees outside? WHY??? If it’s Fall season, Skirts and Dresses that goes all the way just above your knees are awesome with knee-high boots. As shown here, and here. But shorts or skirts over leggings during Spring/Summer season is abominable.

Sienna Millier my ass. Lindsay Lohan style my ass. Don’t me wrong. I love the Mean Girls star. She can act, but some of her clothes choices are very questionable to me. At least Paris Hilton has the guts to really go all out when she’s wearing skirts, HAHAHA. You know I’ve lost it when I’m “praising” that skank’s fashion sense. All I’m saying is, if you want to wear a skirt or shorts, wear one. Don’t try to ruin the look by wearing those ghastly leggings. Unless you’re a kid, please don’t.

Which is why when I saw this picture from Bettyjack through the Wardrobe Remix pool on Flickr, I had to feature it here. I was going to don a skirt myself, take a picture, and feature it here but I need to shave my legs first..hahaha. Maybe tomorrow. This, my fellow stylish fashionistas, is the way to wear shorts. Nice top too.

If you got the freaking legs, flaunt it. Stop covering it up with those idiotic leggings. Just because some desperate C-list(ahem Sienna) celebrity is shoving it down your throat doesn’t mean you should swallow it. Copish!!!

Now let me go stare at my shoe collection before I have a heart attack.

ADDENDUM: Wear underwear under a skirt, ok please.NO to leggings, but YES to underwear. Always :).

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A reader e-mailed me asking where she could find the blouses with jewelry/brooch in the middle that the lovely ladies from Bravo’s Reality TV Real Housewives from Orange County love to wear. I knew excatly what she was talking about coz I just recently found myself watching the show. Oh that Slade is a pig…LOL. Jo and Shane should definitely hook up ;). Anyhoo, as promised, here are the blouses I found online. I hope it helps her and anyone else looking for those fashion tops. Click on the images to find out more information on each of them. I made sure none of the items are over $100.

Printed V-neck blouse with O ring from Goody’s for $19.99

This Rhinestone Halter top is $19.99

I love this keyhole halter top from Bebe. It’s $59 so I’m probabaly just going to enjoy looking at it..hehehe.

I wouldn’t wear this coz it’s just too, errrrr, Pamela Anderson-esque. But I’ve added it here for options. This tube blouse is $27.99

I’d rock this pink rhinestone halter top but it’s currently not availabe :(. Bookmark it still though, just in case.

Sleeve drape front top with ring is $27.60. You can get it in black as well.

I like this flutter waist halter top too. It’s only $19.99.

I also love this white chiffon blouse with brooch. It’s from Spiegel for $69(Misses), $79(Women). A little pricey for my pocket so I’ll just dream about it :).

If you’re really a big fan of the show, visit the website that the wives started themselves. The site has it’s own store where you can buy their real OC brand. By the way, I’m not claiming the ladies would actually wear these blouse/tops that I found online. These are just versions of what they are wearing :).

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Jersey mini dresses are sooo flattering. They hug your body just perfectly. I found a couple of them last year, light tan and gray, at Wal-Mart on sale for $3. They are from their Metro7 collection. I’ve seen celebrities wearing their mini dresses as is and some wear it with tights or jeans. The starlets running around the Hollywood wear it commando style. Yah know, for the paparazzi to take a shot when they get out of their car showing the whole world what God intended to be covered with underwear which is why he invented Victoria Secret, or Hanes or whatever brand you prefer, HEHE. Being a 30 yr old Mom, I prefer to wear my mini dress over jeans. It’s very sophisticated especially with wedges as shoes to complete the outfit. Now if you are blessed with skinny legs, go ahead and wear it with skinny pants. I have curves everywhere so I opt for flare boot cut jeans. Mini Dresses may not be as in as it first started but if you still like to wear yours I suggest you do the over-the-jeans route. If you want to look like a cute teenager, well be my guest and wear it over tights/leggings. Just try not to stand right next to a highschool student or a gradeschooler. Hey, I’m just being honest here. Mini Dresses are very trendy so you need to be smart in wearing them as appropriate for your age.

To sum it up, for a sohpisticated Mom look, wear it over jeans. For a gradeschooler-teenager look, over tights or leggings. If you want to end up in your local paper for tomorrow’s issue, be like a celebrity, wear it commando style. :).

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One of my important mantras when it comes to being stylish and fashionable is “never pay retail” but that doesn’t mean I don’t appreciate a wicked designer item, high end coutures or gorgeous designer gowns. I love watching award shows not because I am so invested in who wins or lose but because of the fashion. This year, the ceremeony was so boringly long, I apologize to all the technical and main category winners, but damn it just went on and on. Seriously, you all should’ve won. You’ve all worked hard and you’re all good, blah blah blah, but I’m more interested on what my favorites wore at the red carpet, LOL.

MY BEST DRESSED LIST

Gwyneth Paltrow and Reese Witherspoon were the two ladies I was looking forward to. They didn’t disappoint me. I loved how Gwyneth looked like a goddess with her flowing hair and just as classic as she always is. Her Zac Posen gown is one of those gowns where you really gotta have the “it” fashion sense to pull it off which is probably why Yahoo! Movies put her in their worst dressed list. BULL!. That’s ok though coz she’s among the InStyle’s Best Dressed List. Reese on the other hand is on everybody’s wish list. I have to confess though, I stayed up freaking all night watching the boring ceremony just to see her..hehehe. I love her new hairstyle. I loved this playful strapless Nina Ricci gown. There’s nothing else I could say about it coz the dress and how Resse carried if off so confidently speaks for itself. Loved It!, Loved It! Loved It!.

MY WORST DRESSED LIST

Sorry but Cameron’s white Valentino gown looks like one of those dreaded worst bridesmaid gowns. Ewww. The hair?, Come On, did Justin take her hair brush when they broke up?. Anne, Oh Anne. I don’t even know where to begin so I’m just going to take the high road and not say anything at all.

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