Do's and Don't's of Fashion

I am in no way even near qualified to write about this. I have not studied fashion, worked in fashion or studied about working in fashion. The only thing that even remotely entitles me to write about Do's and Don't's is a long-time obsession with clothes, beauty, cosmetics and style TV--an obsession that I fear will one day take over my life, but that's neither here nor there.

I spot people all the time whose fashion sense literally makes my body quiver in embarrassment for them. I wonder if people own mirrors or if they do own them, utilize them. This posting may seem terribly superficial and downright snotty, but I am an American who is entitled to "Freedom of Fashion Speech" just as much as the next gal.

So, that being said, here is my list of fashion do's and don't's.

DO- Wear white after labor day. I don't think anyone has actually practiced that rule since Reagan was in office.

DON'T- Go crazy when it comes to denim. Just because your office has "Jeans Friday", does not mean you wear jean pants paired with a jean jacket and jean button down shirt.

DO- Mismatch. You can wear colors together that don't necessarily "match" but are in the same color palate or family.

DON'T- Wear anything in a flannel plaid. Ever. Even to bed.

DO- Pair a smokey eye with a nude or frosty lip. Very sexy.

DON'T- Pair a smokey eye with a bright red lip. Can we say, workin' girl?

DO- Accentuate your shape. If you were given an hourglass figure, by all means, use it to your advantage.

DON'T- Put your cleavage on display or dress like a teenager if you're not. You'll just look ridiculous and people will talk about you.

DO- Wear the messy bed-head look. It's really pretty and easy to do.

DON'T- Tease your hair too much. Your end result will be a stiff beehive/hair helmet. Guys like to run their fingers through your hair, not get them stuck.

DO- Wear old vintage T-Shirts. Graphics with guitars, diamonds or black and white 1950's movie sirens are very cool.

DON'T- Wear anything that contains a Disney character on it. Unless you're a five-year-old or dressing like one for Halloween.

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