2.02.2010

Hair Don'ts and Other Headwear Faux Pas

By no stretch of the imagination do I consider myself a Fashionista. Hell, with the way I dress I'm barely even qualified to be a Maxxonista. However, being an opinionated person capable of sight, I do know that some things look just plain stupid. Take or leave my advice but know that I'd cross the following items off your list of "fads to try."

I find most headwear to be hideous. The only time I wear a hat is when I'm skiing. If it's not going to keep you warm, why bother? (Baseball caps are a completely different story and should absolutely be rocked with a ponytail at major sporting events.)


Enter, the "winter beret." Some might argue that it looks cute. I think it's ridiculous. The crocheted pattern will not block wind and I can guarantee that you will be adjusting its placement every 42 seconds as it slips over your eyes, behind your ears, flattens your hair, etc. If you're legitimately concerned about braving the frigid elements, wear a kick-ass pair of ear muffs and call it a day.


I can't remember the last time I wore a headband. (Actually, yes I can- it was 1995 and I was posing in front of a laser backdrop for my elementary school photos). Again, take or leave my advice, but in case you hadn't received the memo, it's not 1970 and you don't need a doobie cap to get a better high- take the headband off your forehead.



Beware of bangs gone bad... If you're totally bent on having that sweepy/sexy look in front, make sure your stylist doesn't get scissor happy and chop the awfulness pictured below. Also keep in mind that reversing the process to grow out newly acquired bangs is a total bitch and requires a ton of patience and a ton of bobby pins.



Thanks to our Jersey Shore fan favorite Snookie, I expect bump-it sales to sky rocket. (Likely rivaling the Snuggie for ridiculous infomercial items that managed to generate an obscene profit.) I implore my female readers to steer clear of
this look unless you're actually in Seaside Heights.












Lastly, I think it's safe to say that you should never try any of Lady Gaga's fashion tips. She can pull it off, you can't.

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