What Not To Wear: You Want to Dye My Hair Pink?!

Hello friends and welcome back to the What Not To Wear post! Did you catch this week's episode? Well, I loved watching this week's. Definitely one of my favorites ever! The featured woman this week was Beryl, a young, edgy artist who wore ratty, simple clothes. She was so cute underneath that though! As a young 20-something you could definitely see the potential behind the homeless look with the badly dyed pink(ish) hair. She was young; she was funky; she was receptive.

I also loved the ideas that this show delved into this episode. It really shows how they definitely reach deeper than just what the clothes are. They really look into what is causing this person to dress so drab. This week's answer by Beryl was that she wanted to looking like she wasn't trying in her clothing as not to distract from her work. Then, as the episode continued, her answer expanded. She said looking at herself equaled criticizing herself. Reading that you think "How terrible!"  but really, who doesn't do that almost every time they look at themselves. Stacey's answer was "What's the purpose of hiding your light?! Be amazing!" I absolutely loved that! Of course, be amazing. We all can be in our special way. And Beryl did just that at the end. She was absolutely amazing. It was also a first that I remember on the show. They gave her fuchsia hair. It. was. awesome. Just check it out!

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Now to delve a little more into Stacey's outfit highlights. Here is her on the intervention day. I love how she always tries to dress appropriately. You can see that this is a little bit of her edgy, but still classy and sophisticated. It was neat, when they surprised Beryl they were part of living art!



Recently I read a fashion article that was talking about staples that you need to have in your closet. They surprised me by saying you need a statement necklace. I guess the whole unique piece that can be changed between outfits so gets it worth. I think this is definitely one:



I LOVE this dress. It is really showing the bold colors and patterns that this season is all about.



Hope you liked this week's recap! I would love your feedback on how you are liking the second reoccuring post. Love it? Hate it? Keep it? Trash it?

What I'm listening to: Adele - 21 (of course! It's the #1 album of 2011 so really, who isn't listening to it?)

What Not To Wear: Christine

Hello out there any of my fashion lovers. If you are, then you have probably watched one of my all time favorite TV shows "What Not To Wear" (TLC, Tuesdays at 9pm). I love the dynamic of the hosts, Stacey and Clinton, and the life changes that happen on the show. For those of you who have never watched it is a makeover show, but the best of the bunch in my opinion. Scoff all you want, but this show has its deep moments. People's lives change on the show. The way people start to see the value of themselves and gain self-confidence is truly inspiring. Stacey and Clinton really show them that what they are wearing is just a mirror of the wonderful person inside. They are also really funny together and who doesn't like a good before and after?! So as I have been pondering on what reoccurring post I would like to start, this week's episode gave me an idea! On seasons of WNTW, I will do a recap post of the transformation of the episode, of course indulging on the before and after pictures but also going into any great, inspiring moments there with before and after posts (if they are posted on their website - they aren't always timely). And of course I have to post some great Stacey London fashion shots.

Christine was featured on this week's episode. Unfortunately, no pictures up yet of her before and after, but she did have an inspiring story. Christine is an ex-military person who has let herself go after her life become all about caring for her family, especially her husband who was diagnosed with cancer. She was famous for wearing her scalloped jean capris that made her look very short and old, no-shape boxy clothes (like most people on the show). She was a person that was very open to the show. Some people can get very offended and upset to be nominated. Then they won't let go of their bad style and argue with the stylists the whole time. The one thing that I really took away from this episode was her sunny demeanor. She was so happy and receptive. It was refreshing and it showed that whatever life throws you, you can always make it a positive time in your life.
Since there were no Christine photos, Stacey will have to do! On the reveal day at a military function, Stacey was appropriately, yet subtly dressed in army colors.



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She also rocked some great accessories, showing off the jewel tones that this winter is all about.



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How can you not love the bold trend of very colorful pants/jeans that are everywhere? I think it's time to find a (bargain) pair of this trend (because you shouldn't spend a lot on trendy pieces in my opinion).


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Something that I have really been embracing recently is taking chances in fashion. Why not? The only things that can happen is that you realize that something didn't work / isn't matching halfway through the day (yes, I am pulling from personal experiences). It just provides a chuckle when you realize it and then again remember not to take yourself (and life) so seriously. So go ahead, try something fun like this chunky necklace!


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So what do you think? Do you like the idea of this reoccurring post? Any other suggestions of reoccurring posts you would like?