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| You thought it was a good idea at the time... |
I both love and hate the wonderfully fickle world of fashion
and beauty. Most trends have me rolling my eyes and wondering who the heck buys
into this stuff!!! Once in a while a trend grabs my attention and has me daydreaming
about ways to integrate it into my wardrobe or makeup collection. Either way, I
think it's fun and interesting to keep an eye on what new fashion and beauty
trends pop up. But it's very important to not fall victim to unflattering and
just plain silly trends.
Here is my list of fashion and beauty trends that you should
have ditched yesterday...
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| Why? Please someone explain this to me? |
Ditch: Harem Pants
I am particularly horrified by Harem pants, aka Hammer pants,
aka droopy drawers. Believe me, I am all about having a personal style, and I
wear some pretty eccentric clothes. But let's look at this objectively, Harem
pants just aren't flattering on anyone. I really wish my legs looked like 6
inch pegs and I look like I have on a diaper said no one ever in history!!
Trade
em' in for: Chic track pants
Tailored,
yet still comfy chic track pants are a much more flattering option. You can
wear them during the day with flats or sneakers and glam them up for evening
with sexy heels. How to pull off the look...
-Keep
the fit close to your body, but not overly tight.
-Look
for styles with interesting details and fabrics. I especially love printed and
beaded versions.
-Pay
attention to your body. Be mindful of "muffin-top" and pockets that
puff out on the hips.
-Pair
them with an elegant top that shows a little skin.
Ditch: Clunky platform booties
These ugly booties definitely had a fashion moment. There was
a few months where I couldn't find a website, blog or magazine that wasn't
featuring some "It Girl" wearing her Jeffrey Campbell Lita's. I was
never on the bandwagon. They seemed like a rip-off of every pair of shoes David
Bowie wore in the 70's. And to be perfectly frank, they are just plain ugly.
They make your feet look like big, clunky hooves and unless you have the
gazelle-like calves of a supermodel, I am certain your legs look like tree
stumps. Sorry 'bout it.
Trade em' in for: Kitten Heels with personality
Your lower back and ankles can breathe a sigh of relief. After
endless seasons of 5-inch mega platforms, dainty kitten heels seem so fresh and
modern. But let's be clear, these aren't your Granny's heels. The modern
kittens have cool details like studs, laser cut-outs and layered straps. Just
because your lower the heels doesn't mean you sacrifice sex appeal. A woman who
can walk confidently, dance all night and not complain about her aching
feet....that's pretty darn sexy.
Ditch: Over-the-top eyelashes
Thanks to Kim K's crazy Snuffaluffagus lashes this trend has
lasted way longer than your poor eyelashes ever hoped it would. I am all for a
falsie for special events, but it’s the brow-grazing lashes at yoga class that
concern me. I'm a Makeup Artist and let me tell you, the damage you cause your
lashes from excessive use of lash products is alarming. All those pony-like
lashes you grew with your prescription lash serum will fall out once you quit
using it. It will take months for your lashes to look as good as they did
before you ever used it. You love your long-wear lash extensions? If you do
them too often you are inevitably left with bald spots where your real lashes
have broken off. I guess the only thing you can do is apply more extensions to
the bald areas...and the cycle continues. The biggest reason to ditch the crazy
lash trend is because your natural lashes, enhanced with a nice mascara, are
beautiful and good enough on their own!
Trade em' in for: Edgy Eyeliner
I
love this trend because it is extremely versatile. To me, edgy eyeliner is an
exaggerated design that might reach up to my eyebrows and out towards my
temples. Edgy eyeliner to you might mean using gunmetal grey instead of soft
brown. Whatever it is that is outside your eyelining comfort zone, I challenge
you to try it out this season. New colors, shapes, patterns and textures have
been popping up on runways and on the streets. So give it a whirl! Here are a
few products to make your transition to the "edgy" side a little
easier:
-Q-Tips
and a little non-oily makeup remover (or lotion) will be your best friend if
you make any mistakes.
-Always
prime your eyes first. It will help your eyeliner stay intact and keep it from
smearing onto your eyelid. I have been obsessed with NARS Smudge Proof
Eyeshadow Base for years now. It never fails me.
-Start
small and build up your eyeliner. It's a lot easier to add more than to take it
off and start over.
-Be
patient!
Just
like anything else, being a pro at eyeliner takes dedication and practice.
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