Lets be honest...Worst summer looks!

Hi peps!

I haven't done a blog in AGES! I was so busy this summer! I hope everyone had a fab summer!

Since there was so many things that I wanted to write about during the summer, I am going to try and narrow it down to the TOP 5 Most Heinous Summer Looks!

5. I truly, from the bottom of my heart cannot understand the purpose of a bra with clear bra straps. I have seen so many girls this summer wearing strapless or halter shirts with clear bra straps. THE JIG IS UP! WE CAN SEE YOUR STRAPS! Unfortunately, they are not called invisible straps, mainly because they are NOT invisible. It confuses me who these girls think that they are fooling. Most people are way better off with a strapless bra. You solve two issues with one: 1. You're straps aren't showing and 2. you don't look nearly as tacky. Problem solved!

4. Running shoes in conjunction with any type of skirt, short or dress. If running shoes are necessary, I can't imagine a situation that also requires one to be wearing a jean skirt. It is a lazy and unattractive combination that is also completely avoidable. I am a big believer in dress to impress! You definitely always want to put your best foot forward, and unless you're at the gym, your best feet better not be in athletic shoes!

3. Short-shorts are a timeless summer look and are obviously the pant of choice for many people when it is hot. Here's the problem with shorts: far too many people take the term "short-shorts" too literally. If your entire rear-end is not completely covered, you are committing a SERIOUS fashion crime and you are nasty. No one, who is within their right mind, finds it attractive when someone's cellulite and butt-checks hanging out everywhere. If you have a body that doesn't not easily fit into shorts, you might want to consider giving shorts up completely and find a more appropriate compromise in a dress or capri's.

Anther problem that I see all the time when people wear shorts that do not fit properly is, CAMELTOE! Cameltoes are very prevalent in shorts that are too tight(aka too small). If you think that having a cameltoe is in any way, shape or form attractive or flattering, please seek help immediately.

2. Khloe Kardashian once stated, "I am not a big believer in being overly hairy!" Well, me either! I am going to make a quick reference back to my body odor blog, check it out if you want to know my stance on B.O. I have noticed an alarming amount of women this summer who, apparently, do not believe in shaving their underarms. This is a problem. I have to say, its a really unsightly look. If you read the B.O. blog, you know my position on personal hygiene, and unshaven armpits is, gross. Unless you are living in a tree house in the middle of a rain forest, I see no reason as to why someone shouldn't shave. I have also found that many times, women who do not shave tend to have a certain odor to them, hence why the other blog is relevant. Its such an easy task to complete, so do everyone a favor and trim the hedge.

1. MY ABSOLUTE PET PEEVE, people who wear bathing suits around, in public, with no sort of beach cover up or clothing over it. One day I was at work, a lady walked into the store wearing a bikini top and a mini skirt and I just about fell over. First of all, we were no where NEAR a beach, pool or even puddle therefore, no reason to need to SHOP with no clothing on. It is flat out inappropriate for people of any age or gender to go out in public (unless around an actual body of water) without clothing on. A triangle piece of fabric to cover your breast should NEVER seen as a good substitute for real clothing. Although, yes, summer can be extremely hot and sometimes miserable, it by no means gives anyone the right to not wear clothes. Sorry, no exceptions.

Enjoy the last couple weeks of summer weather! Its a fabulous time of year!

Lets be honest... remain calm, cool and clothed :)

Lets be honest...It's not goth and its not emo...its, well, more CRAZY than that

Please watch this video first.

I watched this video, and literally my jaw dropped. I hope someone is kidding. You're kidding, right? It seems silly that I would need to say this, but I'm going to go for it. Werewolves are not real. Vampires are not real. Twilight is NOT based on a true story. I had the understanding that this was common knowledge, but hey...you learn something new everyday.

My first problem with this...uh, trend? No not quite a trend....Delusion...? Yeah Delusion fits a little better. Okay my first problem with this delusion is the fact that they actually think they are werewolves. Putting green contacts in your eyes does not change the fact that you are a human. My second problem is that parents and teachers are encouraging this. Honestly, it has nothing to do with self-expression, and everything to do with not being an active participant in REALITY. Is it any wonder people question our generation? Kids are walking around with faux tails safety pinned to their pants and chains hanging from their pockets that they call their "leashes".

Whenever I make a change to my look, wardrobe or even take a picture that I know will follow me to adulthood, I always think what I will say to my kids about that picture. I assume that when looking back on my high school photo's, conversations with my kids will be about stuff like my prom pictures and how much styles have changed. Okay, so if you walk around with a tail stapled to your pants and you change your eye color so that the only part of your eye visible is your pupil, what do you tell your kids? "Look honey, Mommy was a werewolf when I was your age!"....

Listen, I don't expect everyone to shop at Bloomingdale's and wear the newest fashions. However, this is more than just a fashion catastrophe. This is literally a problem. How am I supposed to take a person seriously who is under the impression that they are a fictional animal? I mean, really, how? Its just silly. You look silly. We all express ourselves different ways. That's one of the cool things about being human, we have the ability to express ourselves through music, writing, dancing, sports, etc. But pretending that you are something that does not exist does not count as expressing yourself.

I really wish I could go on more about this topic, but I'm not sure what else to say. So please remove yourself from your fictional land and venture back into the real world.

Lets be honest...

Lets be honest...D-O for the B-O

Hello loves!

So today, I was done with my first and only class of the day and I decided to take the elevator instead of the stairs. Maybe it was just because it is the end of the term that I felt lazy or the fact that my brain is on overload. Needless to say, taking the elevator down four floors seemed easier than walking a million stairs. I approached the elevator and the doors were quickly closing, "Can you hold it, please! Thanks!" There was only one guy standing in the elevator. He was wearing one of those old, not-so-attractive, KISS t-shirts (which by the way was so faded it had turned a light charcoal from its original black), black jeans and hiking boots.

From the second I stepped foot onto the torture chamber, I wished I had brought a gas mask. This man smelled horrible. It was the kind of smell that stings your nose and you don't want to breathe through your mouth because the thought of TASTING the smell is enough to get your gag-reflexes goin'.

I thought about dropping a subtle hint about the awful smell by saying something like, "Phew, don't you hate it when you have to ride on an elevator with someone for four floors and they smell like they haven't showered since 1980?" But since we were on the elevator alone, and he appeared to be slightly crazy, I thought I would keep my thoughts and comments to myself.

But lets be honest for a minute, personal hygiene is something that is not negotiable. I don't care if you have a muffin top, wear pj's in public while also wearing shape-ups, YOU NEED TO SHOWER. Having body odor that causes other people to reconsider BREATHING is not considerate and should be considered a crime...attempted murder. And don't get me wrong, this doesn't just go for men, women are guilty of this crime as well.

You know, I think that it should be more socially acceptable to say something to someone that smells bad. This one person, who obviously doesn't care about the people around him/her, needs someone to say something to them. Why do we, the people who actually shower and wear deodorant, have to keep our mouths shut (and our noses for that matter), when we are following basic social rules? I do not feel that putting deodorant on and bathing is such a hassle. If anything, we should be taking advantage of how advanced our society is. It is quite a shame that something as helpful as an elevator can be turned into a horrific experience because someone decided to channel their inner wilderness animal and not bathe. Really, if you smell bad, it doesn't matter what you wear because the only thing that people will notice is the awful stench that follows you.

I could probably go on about this for a couple more paragraphs, but I will save you the lengthy read. So...

Lets be really honest...take the stairs!

Lets be honest...there is nothing more fashionable than someone with Class

"Uhhh, give me a popcorn....and uhh, a medium drink." I looked at the lady, who although was dressed horribly with a t-shirt that was approximately five sizes too big and hair a mess on the top of her her head, I wasn't concerned by her outfit. I couldn't even get a "Hi!" or a simple "Please". No, I thought to myself. Give ME that question again, nicely, please. I am not your popcorn vending machine, I am actually a PERSON. But, I indeed give her the popcorn and a medium drink. I nodded and smiled as she grabbed the food out of my hands and then watched her as she filled her cup with Diet Pepsi and entered into the store.

Ugh, how rude! I was legitimately upset that this lady looked straight through me to the menu. That's when it hit me, I didn't care what she was wearing on her body or how her hair was done, I did however care that she didn't even acknowledge my presence.

I am a huge supporter of classiness. I don't care if you are wearing Christian Louboutins or Old Navy flip flops, if you don't exude some sort of class, it doesn't matter what you look like, what size you are or how many designer bags you have hanging in your closet. There are simple etiquette rules that should be common knowledge to everyone. The fifth etiquette rule, found on Pioneer thinking, is "Say please and thank you" So simple, yet I witness first hand every single day people who you would think were raised in the wilderness with no concept of manners ever even presented to them. Is it really that hard? I would like to know.

Eye contact is so key. It confuses me when people don't make eye contact with me, especially at work. WHERE ARE YOU LOOKING? I am the one you are talking to...who for the next three minutes is your partner in getting all your stuff in to 50 plastic bags, in to the cart and then make sure that all of your merchandise is showing up at the correct price. I know, we have all been victim of being distracted while at the check-out, phone rings, lose your credit card, dog food explodes in the cart. I get it. It happens. But there is a fine line between normal life occurrences and rude.

Patience is also so important. Don't go looking for a fight. Not cute. I see this at school all the time. The teacher puts a math problem on the board, tells us to work it out by ourselves, and then tell her when we're done. SIMPLE. If you don't get it, leave it blank and wait until she goes over it. Again, simple. Instead of channeling your inner barbarian, and attacking the teacher because you don't understand, how about ask civil, respectful, relevant questions. Novel concept, huh?

If someone is rude and hard to even have a normal conversation with, nothing about your personal style or clothing choice is going to matter. As much as fit is necessary and important to your daily wardrobe, class is important for your daily attitude.

Lets be honest...can I get an Amen?

Lets be honest...Crack is wack

Hello my loves,

This is an issue that is not age specific or gender specific. Have you ever walked into a public area and before you even notice it, you're starring at a random persons butt crack? It could be a teenage girl who wears her pants too low, or a grown man who is just a hot mess. Either way, it is foul and vulgar. PULL UP YOUR PANTS. I mean, seriously in no way is a plumbers crack attractive or necessary. A belt is a fabulous investment to any wardrobe and they are available at every price point.

This also goes hand in hand with the muffin top blog. It is so critical to buy pants (jeans, trousers, etc.) that fit. There is no room to break this huge fashion rule. I know that everyone has probably at one point or another bent down and noticed that, OOPS your pants are sliding down a little bit. But if you are clearly not concerned or making a visible effort to quickly fix yourself, you are gross. Literally, no one wants to see what you're showin.

I love how the fashion industry is one that is ever-changing and is always interesting. It keeps things fun and allows individuals to express themselves in so many different ways. There are so many ways to avoid the sloppy, butt crack look! Find what works for you and WORK IT!

So honey, lets be honest...buy a belt!

Lets be honest...Shape ups...

I couldn't even come up with a catchy title for this one. We must discuss these new Shape ups. They are quite the situation, if you ask me.

Honestly, where do I begin? Apparently they are supposed to help your balance, help tone muscles and assist in loosing weight. I searched all around for reviews of Sketchers newest look, and found a lot of mixed opinions. Most of the people that liked them also said "they were a great lookin' shoe", which makes me question their creditability. On one site, someone even wrote that "Shape-Ups can be worn any time, any place, at home, at work.." Lets get one thing clear, these are NOT professional, work, formal or anything of that sort, type of shoes.

Shape ups look like something that you would wear while in Space, like walking on the moon. Seriously, they couldn't have come up with anything more unattractive. I mean hunny, these are not cute.

Before even considering purchasing Shape ups, please weigh the pros and cons of wearing these heinous looking shoes with the possibility of them not even being very effective (hint: its not worth it). I wish I could find some actual facts about them, but there really weren't that many when I was looking around. Basically all you need to know is, they are UGLY. Please do not buy these.

Lets be honest...holy moly

Lets be honest...Rolls are best when served with dinner

Hi loves!

I haven't been on in a while! Its about time that I get back on this thing. Lately I have noticed an overwhelming amount of people wearing pants that are WAY too small. This is probably one of the most unattractive ways to dress, in my book. MUFFIN TOPS are completely avoidable and unnecessary. Just because you can zip a pair of jeans, does not mean that they fit.

I think that people get caught up in the size number rather than the fit. This is a LARGE mistake. You literally gain ten pounds just by wearing jeans that don't fit. I am confused about the process of buying jeans that are 4 sizes too small...there is no way that this look could possibly be comfortable. Or maybe it is, letting it all hang out? Regardless, spend the extra couple minutes in the dressing room to find a pair of jeans that actually compliment your body, not the opposite.

Personal opinion: Wearing clothing that is too small automatically cheapens the look.

It honestly just comes off as lazy when people wear clothes that don't fit. You can still shop at the same stores and have the same style, in most cases. It just requires spending a few more minutes trying different shapes and sizes on. And plus, who honestly wants to look heavier than they actually are?!

Lets be honest...unless you're trying to look at least ten pounds heavier, buy jeans that actually fit.