Tips for surviving those days when leaving the house in a beige muslin potato sack is not an option.
When my dear pal Marilou asked me to guest blog, I wasn't sure what I would write about - my love for coming home and putting on joggers after work? My ways to masquerade fat days? My joy for drinking a glass (or a bottle) of wine, whatever is applicable) (oops...I guess that one isn't fashion related)?
So - I figured I would write about what I know best: putting yourself together when you have three minutes, you're running on -5 hours sleep and you're feeling more Martha Stewart than Nicole Richie. This will be the first in a random series of survival tips! Upcoming topics include: Fashion on the Run (when you have to live out of a suitcase) and Fashion Fails. Not the normal glamorous style to the blog, but injections of life survival into Twenty York!
Following the first installment of The Busy Neighbor's Fashion Tips segment, here's another scenario that represents one of my regular fashion issues and tips for how I deal with it.
Enjoy!
Signed – The Busy Neighbor!
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Its 7:00pm Friday night and you are supposed to be meeting friends for dinner in an hour. Your boss was off his rocker today, a new pimple sprung and your lunchtime take-out has left you feeling like a couch potato. Tonight, the three glasses of wine you drank while trying on your closet don’t seem to be working.
Option A – Call the restaurant and order a bottle of wine be delivered to your friends’ table. Turn off your iPhone (you have a wha? A blackberry?!) for the night.
Option B – Head to toe neon spandex. Your friends’ response will be worth it.
Option C – See tips.
What to do, What to do?
- A black, comfy, baggy shirt. When you’ve downed a little more vino than you should have, and enjoyed the appetizers, you’ll be happy for the extra roomy shirt you chose tonight.
- A long, v-neck t-shirt under a boyfriend blazer. Still comfy and a little bit of class and style.
- Borrow from a friend (this friend may also provide support by contributing).
- Kitten heels? Your feet will thank you and they will polish your outfit.
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Remember: there are millions of hungry, homeless people in the world and today your biggest concern is what to wear. Consider yourself lucky to be who you are, with the life you have and be grateful!
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27 comments:
Cute post!! I know how it feels, there is always something coming up that makes me rush, lol...good pointers here:)
Have a Fashionable Day:)
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I am seriously busting up. This is a great post...pass the vino!
xoxo,
Carrie
This is such a cute outfit,I would wear it to school,on weekends,anywhere!I love blazers,they polish up an outfit.
love the post title :)
XOXO
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Cute outfit! I love your tips!
Oh man! I feel like I've been in this situation all week. I've been a total crazy person! I come home from work, change in 5 minutes and run back out the door. It's not as easy as it sounds to throw together a quick chic outfit. I am saddened to admit that I don't own a simple black blazer, because I think it really would have come in handy this week!
This was funny! And yes, very true at the end. There's a homeless person just outside my door; what does it matter what I wear?
Great post! :D
i need some good chucks in my wardrobe :|
your solutions definitely work. i turn to loose shirts almost on a daily basis! they go well with just about any bottoms and can be worn casually or dressfully. gotta love em!
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Great title! I laughed so hard. Nice outfit too. Chic and simple. Have a great day!
Hugs,
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Hi Hunnie!!! Arent those bangles great?? lol...thanks for thinking of me:)
Hope your weekend is awesome!!
Have a fabulous day!
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Looking forward to seeing you next week! (hopefully). Great posts lately, hope you enjoyed Montreal. xoxoxoo x 897648937
Love the outfit! It's great :D
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Thank you so much dear, I'm touched!
oh lovely, haha i wear something like that to work all the time :D and too bad you missed the event last night, I spent too much money -_- people kept on giving me free perfume samples, to a point where i was like uhmm.. do i smell? lol. hope we can hang out soon!
hahah, love this post.xx
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Is it bad that I would choose head to toe spandex just to see the reactions of everyone around me?
Just kidding. I love these tips. I don't wear blazers often enough but they really do make the most casual outfits look put-together and chic!
I miss you, ML! Email soon :)
Loving it - I would prob opt for skinny jeans but the rest, perfect :)
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this happens to me all the time...love your pics!
Really love that outfit!
Hahah, I'm probably going for option A, but you are right, a blazer is such a great way to look put together when you aren't feeling it at all.
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So that's what ML stands for! You have a sweet name, Marilou:) Loving this guest post! Made me lol Thanks again for dropping by my blog despite your busy work schedule! No worries, take ur time with the award:) Wow, you knit AND cross stitch?? Awesome! Hope ure enjoying ur trip!
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Hahaha, I love that you really let your sense of humor out in this post. I couldn't agree more with your style solution. I would like to add that an empire waist is a big dinner's best friend!
Hilarious post and so true! Love the v-neck and blazer, a little clevage never hurt....
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Great post and I agree with your choices..super easy but still chic!
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Love the tips! I'm actually on a search for a decent priced navy blazer. It's the perfect way to spice up a casual outfit.
Oh- Osh Kosh stopped making clothes for adults about 5 years ago. They were kind of like J. Crew and L.L. Bean combined. It's amazing I still have those capris, but they are my favorites!
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