Vuitton Says: What Not To Wear

Hey Fashion Bombers!

So usually, we give you guys a rundown of all the trends that are a hot this season, but today I’m going to take a different approach and tell you what trends to stay away from.  Heck, some of them shouldn’t have even see the light of the day!

First up…jeans with distracting embroidery:

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There are a ton of ways to gain attention by what you wear.  This, however, is not one of them.  Most of the time, the people behind you will be staring at your backside, but probably not in the way that you want them to.

Speaking of distracting designs

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Tops with tattoo designs are out…officially.  It shouldn’t be one’s aim to want to look like the Pirates of the Caribbean trilogy threw up on them.

Next,  neck scarves for guys:

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I have to admit that I wanted one when they first came out, but I never got around to getting one.  Just as well, since everyone and their grandparents have one!  They’ve been around for about 2 years now, so it’s pretty safe to say that this trend is done.

There are heels with a pointed toe, then there are these

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You have to admit that these shoes are deeply unattractive and can most certainly be mistaken for weapons.  Some women may be able to pull these off under wide-leg trousers for a work-appropriate ensemble.  But there are many who wear these bad boys with short shorts and dressy tops in the clubs.  Definitely not a good look.

While we’re on the topic of fugly shoes

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What’s so bad is that I see shoes like these in just about every shoe store I go to!  Can you blame me for not wanting my shoes to resemble an oversized elf’s footwear?

And last, because this one NEVER gets old…

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Where to begin? All my college students know that it wouldn’t be college unless we saw at least 3 girls rocking the sweatpants in the Uggs.  It’s cool if it actually snows where you are, but if these are still on after 2 PM, then that’s just a huge no-no, no matter how much mascara you have on.

So what do you guys think?  Did I miss anything?

~Vuitton

Everything Old is New Again: Hammer Pants, Jackson Jackets, and Prince Hair

As I was staring at Beyonce’s Balmain jacket yesterday, I started to reflect on how so many old trends have become new again.
From Bey’s Michael Jackson inspired steeze…

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To Fashionistas profiling in modernized hammer pants…

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From trendsetters like Rihanna channeling Prince…

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To Kanye West borrowing from 80’s classics to begin new movements…

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What other trends and celebs give you deja vu?

Wednesday Video: Can’t Touch This by MC Hammer

With all this talk of Hammer Pants, it’s only right to take a look at the man who started it all:

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Check out the fashion in this video!

Hammer Pants can come back, but the spandex shorts can stay in the 90’s!

Whoever else stood in front of the TV doing the hammer dance? Oh, just me…?

Hot! or Hmm…: Solange in NYC

Bomb favorite Solange was in SoHo yesterday making her debut as the spokesperson for The Body Shop and MTV‘s “‘Yes, Yes, Yes’ to Safe Sex” campaign. And looking quite Hawt while promoting a fabulous cause:

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*Loving* the ripped stonewashed jeans, baggy off-the-shoulder tee layered atop a “Yes Yes Yes” tank, and turquoise peep-toe pumps with playful bows. Her peachy glow and natural lip gloss complement the outfit perfectly. I was on my way to cover this for y’all in-person and was delayed, so I missed seeing Solange and her ensemble. 🙁

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The event also served as the launch for The Body Shop’s $8.00 “Yes Yes Yes!” Tantalising Lip Butter, partial sales of which will be donated to MTV’s Staying Alive Foundation, a charity that works worldwide to raise HIV and AIDS awareness among young people. Now that’s truly Hot.
Cop a Tantalising Lip Balm of your own here (I’ve used mine about 4 times since yesterday–fab pomegranate-esque scent and light texture, and moisturizes quite well!).
~Adri
*Get Solange’s Look with these: