FASHION-ME-STA

Fashionista: self-proclaimed. Credible terminology if not abused: see Bling,  Pretentious. Imaginary. N/A

Fellow blogger over at Life & Times of a Stylista and I banter back and forth just a little about the over-usage of the word fashionista. Everyone is a fashionista. My Great-Aunt Pernease faithfully watches BET and guess what.. she too claims to be a fashionista.  While I encourage freedom of expression whether it is via an editorial piece, through a mere opinion, or by the style of clothing you wear; I just dont think sporting the Black Labels defines one as such.  As a matter of fact, I hear red-bottoms are extremely painful. I know for a fact True Religions jeans are not made for petite women with fat butts, and while I do have an LV bag I'd rather have the ability to eat at night before I go broke buying another just to keep up with the Kardashians!!! If your spending habits exceeds your need to EAT, the life of a FASHIONISTA just doesnt add up.

Feature Fridays: Are You a Victim?

CAN'T WEAR SKINNY JEANS 'CUZ MY KNOT DONT FIT....

I am by no means a self-proclaimed Fashionista, Stylista, or any other style pyseudonym that ends in -ista.  I wear what what I like and I happen to look GREAT doing so. Who am I to dictate what is the new trend, what you shouldn't wear or what was sooooo last season. All I know is that I make sure I don't wear flip-flops in the rain, I put away my scarves & hats for the summer, and take care not to wear UGGS above 55-60 degrees. When I am unsure, I will pick up a phone and dial a friend.  Friends don't let Friends go outside looking CRAAAA-ZYYYY! If so, that is not your friend and he/she is laughing AT you not with you.
Again I am no June Ambrose (even though I adore her fashion sense)however; I know what I like and what I don't like. With that said, SKINNY JEANS for men is a NO-NO. Never would I date a guy who shops in the women's section and/or who's JUNK I can see without X-Ray vision. By no means, am I attracted to a man's curves.

Last night, I rode the train with my best girl friend.  I look to my right and notice a very "fashion conscious" dark-skinned man peering at us through his Ray-Ban sunnies. OH MY!!! 

"Would you date a man who wore skinny jeans?"

"Ugh, if it's worn the right way, sure."

That prompted me to ask myself - "What in the hell is the "right way?"  Tight is tight. There is nothing manly about a young man or old man for that matter whose jeans has any percentage of spandex in it. 

As soon as I got home, I went to my computer to do some research on this skinny jean disease. yes i did say disease - stay away from it GUYS!!

My girl was right - sort of.  

Would you date this guy? or rather would he date you! lmfao

I can't.
This is obviously the wrong way to wear skinny Jeans.

Now this look I like.
Not too tight and not hanging off the ass.

Oh, btw this pic was taken when were in Miami (j/k)

When the skinny jean trends goes AWRY!!!

While doing my research, I stumbled across another woman - inspired trend in which men are taking part. Capri's... <---- Is fashion going too far? Wear what you want guys, I'm just saying if you approach me wearing Capris trying to "get to know me," I am letting you know right now the conversation won't get very far. Some of you would say, thats unfair. You are judging a man by the clothes that he wears. Isn't that shallow? My answer to that is ..it is shallow-ish. I mean we all have our preferences. I prefer not to engage in a conversation with a man who sports lady shorts. I am laughing at you .. on the inside of course.

Fine... You be the judge.

Not only am I confused about the Capris

I don't understand why would you wear a sweater & shorts at the same time..on the same day?

Fashionistas out there can you help me out on this one.. 

C Breezy, may have proven there is always an exception to the rule.
I still feel a little uneasy about Man-pris though.

It is safe to say everything Must be done in moderation. Never take part in any trend that is not a direct reflection of yourself. We the people will notice. I have also come to the conclusion that Celebrities can pretty much do and wear whatever they want. If you consider yourself a celebrity more power to you but that doesnt mean You are one. And if you see me laughing to myself, you should know why.

Voni - *V.I.P*