Playing Dress Up

Мар 17
2010
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There are many, many things that my parents did right when they raised me. The only-fresh-fruit-or-vegetables-as-a-snack rule. Their total lack of commentary on my completely ridiculous outfits. Their encouragement of my voracious reading. However! I think all of these parenting decisions might pale in comparison to them providing me with theater-caliber dress up trunk.

It wasn’t anything fancy, mostly just over-the-top thrift store finds in two old suitcases, but I loved it so hard. I probably spent entire months of my life fashioning different outfits from those scarves and boots and dresses.

A pair of red cowboy boots were integral in all of my
dress-up outfits. And really, shouldn’t they be the corner
stone of all of our outfits, all the time?

My «gypsy» costume consisted of wearing everything
at once and tying a scarf around my head. Also, attempting
belly dancing, just like most six-year-olds, right?

It’s just like the gypsy outfit, but with an eye patch and
my plastic parrot tied to my shoulder.

Old prom dresses = princess. Obviously.

Did you love to dress up as a kid? What did you dress up as?

Автор Sarah Von, Рубрики: joy, me me me, style |

Style Lessons From Cher

Фев 26
2010
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So, we’ve learned a few style lessons from the inimitable Dolly Parton: Sparkle – yes! Schlumpy – no! Let’s turn our attention to another icon of questionable, but fun! fashion choices – Cher. Sure, Cher is famously known for calling electrical tape and a leather jacket an outfit. But really, who hasn’t made that mistake? Let’s see what we can learn from the lovely and spunky Cherilyn Sarkisian.


Don’t be afraid of statement pieces

Cher loves her some statement pieces. Native American headdress? Check. Tinsel, boob-hiding wig? Check. Live Falcon? Obviously. And while I would call myself stylistically adventurous (I have been rocking harem pants for the last three years) even I would balk at wearing Ojibwa headgear to a dinner party.

That being said, I think there’s a lot to say for Cher’s bravery. Life would be pretty boring if we were all shuffling around in khakis and button-ups all the time. My vote for a slightly more realistic approach to the statement piece goes to: the fascinator. Not often seen in America, the fascinator is a fashion staple of lady antipodeans, particularly while attending horse races. I think Cher would approve!

View your hair as an important accessory – and change it as often

Cher has never been one to accept the hand that genetics has dealt her. Your straight dark hair isn’t working with your chainmail leotard? Think blond would look better with your gold fringe underpants? Then follow Cher’s lead and plop a wig on your head and go.

Obviously, a wig changes the entire look of an outfit. Let’s examine how three different wigs and a few choice accessories influence the look of a basic black t-shirt and jeans outfit. Ooooh look! Artsy bob girl! You met her at your community ed pottery class and have developed quite the girl crush. And spunky blue haired girl! She works at your favorite coffee shop and always gives your niece an extra big cookie. And the hippie high school art teacher! She’s blew your mind when she introduced you to Ansel Adams.



Small boobies are hot, too!

We can all acknowledge that Cher is wicked hot, despite many qualities that might not fit under the heading of ‘traditionally attractive.’ Biggish nose and sexily wonky teeth? She totally rocked them, (or at least she did before she got them ‘fixed.’) She also rather blatantly showcases her small, perky assets. And they are so damn cute!

If you are also lucky enough to possess a pair of buoyant little rosebuds (and you are crazy, crazy brave) you can borrow a page from Cher’s book and rock a transparent shirt. Personally, I would add some pasties and big necklace to the mix to keep things in NC-17 territory.

Who’s your favorite non-traditional style icon?

Автор Sarah Von, Рубрики: style |

The Best Hair Style You’ve Never Tried

Фев 17
2010
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If you, like the rest of the northern hemisphere, are suffering from Mid-Winter Malaise, a new hair do might help, yes? If you’re a bit too punky for the ubiquitous princess hair but you don’t want to overwhelm your grandma with your mohawk, please allow me to introduce you to your new best friend: The Faux Mo.
It’s funky, it’s fancy, it’s even work appropriate! And better yet, it works best on dirty hair and takes all of one minute to put together. See? I told you you’d love it.

Recipe:
8 little hair binders
2 bobbie pins
Some hair gel
Lots of panache

1. Rub some gel through your hair if it’s not suitably dirty. Give it a proper mussing.
2. Pin your bangs back into a poof. When in doubt, bigger is better.
3. Pull your hair into three or four little ponytails, in a vertical line down the back of your head.

4. Using the other four hair binders, twist your four ponytails into messy buns. The messier the better.


And you’re done! Singular earring and b-girl posturing optional.

Автор Sarah Von, Рубрики: style |