Cents of Style » Uh… Don’t Do That!

One With the Animals

Andy — Thu, 05 Feb 2009 00:37:59 +0000

Is that a leopard toting a baby giraffe? This is animal too-far-i.

Look, animal prints will never go out of style and when done right, they look glamorous and chic. But you should never wear more than one animal print item at a time….ever!

Wedgie Whoa!

Andy — Wed, 29 Oct 2008 05:03:59 +0000

Hiking your G-String so it’s visible is not a fashion statement, it’s a self induced wedgie. This ridiculous trend is more pole dancer than fashionista….Tuck’em in your pants unless your hoping to fill them with dollar bills!

UUUUGGGGG!

Andy — Mon, 15 Sep 2008 01:13:22 +0000

Enough People! Uggs are glorified house slippers and NOT appropriate with every golly-gosh-darn thing in your closet! A cocktail dress with Uggs is a fashion atrocity! QUIT IT!

The look of boots with a dress can be dazzling, but you need to make sure the sophistication of your shoes match the event!

Dreadlocks

allen — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 21:02:21 +0000

Matted, webbed cranial eels look sci-fi frightening and scream to the world “I’ve lived in a cave without a hairbrush since Bob Marley died”.

Cute groomed dreadlocks can be adorable, unique and expressive. No brush, doesn’t mean no fuss… tended dreads will keep you office appropriate and socially celebrated.

Colors

allen — Fri, 12 Sep 2008 20:59:23 +0000

A punch of color is a plenty! Too much and you look like you just escaped a clown car.

Remember, colorful tops look richer when paired with crisp neutrals and earth tones. And when going bold, choose one or two bright colors max for high voltage style.

Legs

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:33:45 +0000

White hosiery with black shoes looks like a cross between Minnie Mouse and Florence Nightingale! Never a good look, even with pants but especially with a casual polo dress!

Bare legs and ballerina flats are a win-win with a casual dress. If hosiery is required choose nude or a dark color when wearing dark shoes!

Billboards

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:32:29 +0000

Hear ye! Hear ye! Your butt should not be a billboard! Cooley’s should be salutation, declaration, suggestion and advertisement FREE!

Denim Treatment

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:31:43 +0000

Bad denim treatment can be booty-vicious! Highlighting your assets is one thing, but looking like you sat in bleach is another.

Be sure to check your rear view before you leave the fitting room. Any “butt treatment” should be subtle and make your bottom look plump and peachy not big and bleachy!

Horizontal Lines

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:30:40 +0000

Most of us don’t need bold horizontal lines highlighting how wide we are! Stripes are a very powerful design that should to be used strategically!

The best stripes build shape, redirect the eye and enhance your silhouette. Choose stripes that are vertical or diagonal for the most figure flattering look.

Trousers

admin — Fri, 20 Jun 2008 01:29:42 +0000

Snow cones should be sweet childhood memories, not the shape of your britches! Tapered pants and capris are big bottom builders.

A straight leg trouser with a wider waist band, slanted front pockets and no pleats create a long lean shape that will rock your style!