Everyone, put your hands together for Ryma, our new intern. This is not your vicemag’s dos and don’ts list.
DO
In the last couple of years, the fanny pack has had a massive transformation. Contemporary designers have ironically resurrected the generally hated and hard to pull off pouch. Take a look at Alexander Wang’s studded fall ’09 version.
DON’T
Wearing his socks this way most likely makes this man really happy. However, the garment should solely be worn to the ankle, knee or thigh. Forget Blair Waldorf; Clueless’ Cher dominates the look. On the runway, it’s Prada.
DO
I lit up when I saw someone wearing a scarf during this time of year. It’s simply not a habitual thing to see in the streets of D.C. Since it’s summer, opt for a short, thin and light silk or cotton scarf.
In the film “Dans Paris,” Louis Garrel looks incredibly sexy with a foulard tied around his neck. Need more inspiration? There’s an amazing book called “The Scarf: The Ultimate Accessory,” which shares different ways of tying/donning the garment. Of course, if you want to invest in a quality scarf, contact your local $$$Hermès$$$ shop.
DON’T
The Canadian suit tuxedo has made yet another odd and sneaky comeback on the runway. However, let’s keep the jean on jean look off the street, K?! Please…
Oh, and when it comes to jeans, you can do no wrong in Acne, Denim and Thread and Ksubi. If you’re a curvy lady, check out PZI Jeans.
DO
Isn’t she sweet? Look just as lovely by adding flowers to your hair.
Diane von Furstenberg’s spring ’09 models were goddess-like with silk flowers dangling from their flowing locks. You might be happy to know that Urban Outfitters has a good selection of blooming accessories.
DON’T
No, American hippies didn’t invent tie-dye. However, they did make it fashionable in the late 1960s. The look is difficult to pull off, and this girl got it wrong, so wrong.
There are other ways of wearing dye. Balmain’s incredible spring ‘09 collection included tie-dyed denim. Now, the look is all the rage.
DO
Nails are important. This young lady knows it. Browse Youtube for some amazing/ridiculous/instructional nail design videos. It’s an art.
DON’T
I can’t get enough of these European boys visiting D.C. They sport the same uniform: Cristiano Ronaldo haircuts, Adidas soccer shoes and sleeveless shirts. I. can’t. look. away.
Sal! didya get that part about the tie dye? demerits from a fellow intern!! cooooooold :)
July 21, 2009 at 11:17 amit’s a Canadian TUXEDO. This definitely is not your Vicemag’s Dos and Donts. But yeah, Balmain is god.
July 21, 2009 at 11:40 amFor the late adopters of the tie dyed denim… I got a pair from Forever 21 back around January/February and they were like $30 from the website if I remember correctly… so I’m sure they’re super cheap now.
July 21, 2009 at 11:44 amsal’s so cool he doesnt need fashion.
July 21, 2009 at 1:32 pmThat’s cool, I’m going straight deep-v and cale’s shirt from now on. I mean if Ryma is gonna slam me like that…..
July 21, 2009 at 4:00 pmYo, if y’allz want the don’ts without the boring dos, check out Welcome to DC (Douche City)
July 21, 2009 at 4:03 pmcan we have just the dos next time? we dont need more donts in the world.
and that douchecity blog is dumber than a drive-thru abortion. Go away, yo.
July 21, 2009 at 4:20 pmI second pedro’s comment — why hate on people doing their own thing?
July 21, 2009 at 6:31 pmThere’s fashion, which is impersonal materialistic crap fobbed off on us on a seasonal basis and can be bought with dollars.
There’s style, which can come naturally or be developed but should never be forced.
And there’s class, which is nowhere to be found in this post. If you’re going to do fashion, be creative, this is sheeple stuff.
July 21, 2009 at 7:52 pmpeace – none of this in here is people doing their “own thing” it’s all people doing something they saw someone else do and think it’s cool.
More don’t please – pedro’s an idiot.
July 21, 2009 at 8:25 pmwhy don’t you team up with waylon and help him write his blog, michael
July 22, 2009 at 1:19 ameddie – because he uses non-words like “yall’z”
also – go wallow in some poo, jerk.
July 22, 2009 at 8:52 amHumm…Do I smell an internet feud? I say instead of fighting on the internet we just have a rumble at this weeks rave camp. You both show up out of your minds on E and duke it out until we can find enough Special K to bring you guys down.
July 22, 2009 at 10:56 ami was only making a suggestion. i mean, they are both from georgia..
July 22, 2009 at 11:56 amThis is actually pretty informative…I’m impressed
July 22, 2009 at 12:59 pm
Nails – single color only. And if you paint your toenails ladies, either paint them, or remove it completely. The chipped and half-painted half-unpainted because your nail grew out look is the equivalent of wearing sweatpants and crocs.
July 21, 2009 at 10:51 am