What's In The Name?

Does it make sense to buy something $100 or more just because of its brand name when the person sitting next to me in the subway could be wearing the same exact thing with similar material, color, fit, etc. but from a non-brand company? As a consumer, do you feel cheated upon buying a logo of just about the size of a nickel or even smaller just to make ourselves feel better? A big price to pay for fashion, considering millions of Americans are in debt, just to get a piece of that Prada bag, those Manolo Blahniks stilettos or just a pair of these Ray-Ban aviator sunglasses.  No wonder a lot of New Yorkers will always find a way to get their hands on those "break-our-wallets" pretty little things.  It might not be the real thing but those Grade-A fakes will make you see double takes.

Rain boots

10/14/10  The only thing I like about the rainy weather is wearing rain boots.  Every rain boot is a reflection of each individual's personalities.  Some have the costly name brands to the knock-offs.  Others prefer the plain colored rain boots, while some likes the multi-colored ones with abstract designs.  No matter which one you prefer to buy, I'm sure it will be a reflection of your colorful personality or your serious plain side.  Either way, rain boots goes with every outfit but it can be heavy at times.

Don't Let Your Clothes Wear You

Just because something is the trend, "what's in", "what's hot" or the "it" thing, does not mean you have to wear it.  Don't let your clothes wear you.  Don't follow trends, be a trend setter.  If you don't like it, don't wear it.  For instance, if you don't like cowboy boots, don't buy one, waste your money and be forced to wear it.  Be yourself.

Sagging Pants, a Prison Trend

I always hear that women should respect themselves and to not wear revealing clothes. Well what about men with their saggy pants showing their behinds?

This seems to be a trend growing especially from teenagers.  It became such a problem that, according to an August 30, 2007 article on The New York Times newspaper, the style carries a fine as much as $500 or up to a six-month sentence in Delcambre, La.

Sagging pants started in prison because prisoners were not able to wear belts or shoelaces due to the fact that they may use them to hang themselves, hang someone or use them in a fight.  It is also a sign initiating you are a homosexual.  Like Eazy E once said about women in skirts, "For easy access, baby."  Men, you should take your own advice and respect yourselves.

Out of Contol Leopard Print

Have you ever seen someone wearing too much leopard print? I saw someone in Time Square 42nd St. wearing leopard tights, bag, shoes and scarf.  Almost like this picture.  If you want to wear a leopard print, try wearing just one item so the focus is on that item that you want people to notice.  Whether it's your new leopard bag, shirt or shoes but not all three.  A good example are these celebrities. They only accented their shoes.  Nicole Richie (left) and Christina Aguilera (right) shows us how to work a little black dress with leopard heels.  While Beyonce Knowles' (middle) dress might be a bit busy for a leopard pattern heels, she can still work it.

No one should be wearing too much leopard print unless you're Josie and the Pussycats.

Fashion NO NO!-- white socks with suit or heels

I love men in suits with their sophisticated looks and GQ styles but then you look down and you see them wearing WHITE socks.

Gentlemen please buy black socks or at least dark colored ones.  You can find them at your local Target, CVS, Duane Reade, 99 Cent Stores, bargain stores and so on.  I promise it will not break your wallet.  It is a small price to pay for good impressions to your boss and even to the ladies.

The same rule applies for the ladies.  Please do NOT wear white socks with heels.You may be feeling the North Pole breeze but that is never an excuse to wear white socks with your heels.

Back to the gentlemen.  Another suggestion is not to wear socks with your sandals.  I saw a lot of men wearing them in the streets, parks and the subway.  It does not compliment your feet, make it seem leaner, fitter or more masculine in any way.  It definitely does the opposite and make the ladies think you're hiding something gross under there.

Floral Stockings

As the weather in New York gets colder, we need to bundle up but we also want to look fashionable at the same time.  We may want to wear dresses in the winter but it is ten degrees below outside.  Of course wearing jeans with the dress is out of the question, therefore we wear tights or stockings.  Some who are more daring should try stockings with floral designs.  It will definitely add a feminine and fun element to the dress as Leighton Meester is seen wearing in the picture below.