Dress me up, Dress me down...a fashionista's look at the non-fashionable.

For those of you who haven't figured it out, all the titles of these blogs are references to songs.

The 'Dress me up' portion of the title will be addressed here.
After my recent plunge into the fashion world, I have found myself addicted to everything couture. Louis Vuitton, Dior by John Galliano, Christian Dior, Valentino, Forever 21...
Well Forever 21 is good for knock-offs, anyway. (See this article)
Couture is a lifestyle, I have to admit. Once you ascend, you can never go down. I find myself coveting ridiculously expensive LV bags (one that goes for more than 10K) and trying to make the price seem reasonable. After all, as the February issue of Harper's Bazaar points out, $1000 is the new $500.
But it is important to distinguish coveting and materialism. It's too easy to judge someone based on what they wear--I know, I've experienced it. I carry plenty of fake LVs, and some real LAMB and Harajuku Lovers, and one Guess bag, and I do have articles of clothing that cost over $130.00 each. But remember, people. Materialists buy to show off their wealth. I, and other fashionistas like me, buy to convey our personality through what we wear.
Or just because we think that $300 Dior headband will look adorable on us come spring, even though it's the middle of winter.

Oh, and...WHAT am I going to sew for my winter formal??

I am going off a 40s vamp motif, trying to channel Guy LaRoche as though he were creating a piece for Katherine Hepburn. Sweetheart neckline, body-hugging silhouette with a flared skirt below the knee, backless.

Then again, it's a simple formal, not SO dressy. Should I go for a Betsey Johnson approach? Tulle and bows everywhere? Plenty of pink? A cute form-fitting bodice with a lace-up back?

The 'Dress me down' portion of this blog:
As of late, the collegiats here seem to be favoring the baggy jeans and a huge tee-shirt approach to fashion. While I accept that this is a certain comfort level for some people, it should not be worn past your bedroom door.
I wear jeans and a t-shirt, sure. At this very moment, I am wearing such an ensemble. But my jeans are dark-washed, contrast-stitched, stretch jeans with a Harajuku Lovers t-shirt that proclaims "Love is My Homegirl" to all the world. It is form-fitting, and matches my belt.
FOR THE LOVE OF GOD, WEAR T-SHIRTS THAT FIT YOU!
And it wouldn't hurt to adopt some of the lovely spring trends that are emerging, such as floral print, draped dresses, bright shades of makeup, and wavy, long hair.
I know not everyone religiously reads Allure, but I swear to you, even if you don't, you gotta notice the baggy jeans and a tee-shirt look went out many many years ago.