Fashion Infraction Friday: Just because it ZIPS, doesn't mean it FITS..

A common fashion mistake I see women making is trying to squeeze into a sized too-small garment because they want to give the illusion of a smaller silhouette. This is probably one of the worst things you can do! In fact, it creates the exact opposite impression. Barely-buttonable shirts, muffin-top inducing jeans and too tight sleeves actually make you look bigger, and not too mention, so uncomfortable! 

I find that my shirts and even more so my pants can be anywhere between 2 sizes depending where I shop. 

Don't dwell on the number, find clothes that fit YOUR body. Comfort is confidence!

Fashion Infraction Friday: Clearly visible..

What does everyone think about seeing a girl's bra straps sticking out the sides of her shirt? I am not a fan. I get that it's summer and racerbacks are in and, but have we not seen endless infomercials about how to keep this situation under wraps?!

Even more frightful is a mixmatch colour set, ie. black tank/red bra. OR my ultimate citation-worthy offense.. plastic bra straps. I cringe people! They are not invisible, they do not go unnoticed. 

Quick fixes:

(L): Hook-Ups bra clips, turn any bra into a convertible
(R): La Senza 'Beyond Cleavage' clip-able bra

Fashion Infraction Friday presents..

Dark lipliner/light(er) lipstick

This seems like a pretty obvious one. But you may be surprised how prevalent this 80's flashback is, especially in my southern stomping grounds. (I've seen women applying lipliner without a mirror! Or worse, wearing lipliner on its own, shudder) In addition to giving your puckers an ashy look, the even more offending mistake I see is thinking that lipliner is an alternative to restalyne. Lipliner should never go above or beneath your actual lips for that stuck-on pucker face. Please.


Anyone who knows me knows that I am not an advocator of using lip liner at all. But what numerous beauty blogs will tell you is that the purpose of lipliner is to ensure your lipstick stays on all day. 


So if you simply cannot drop the liner all together find a shade that is sheer or the same colour as your lipstick. The proper way to use liner is to follow the natural shape of your lips. If you want extra staying power, fill in your lips with that same shade as if it were lipstick, you can finish the look with just gloss or apply lipstick of the same colour.  

When in doubt, drop the lipliner, step away from the lipliner!

Introducing..

This week will be vanessa angelique's first ever, Fashion Infraction Friday! The most common fashion mistakes I see women making, and solutions to not fall into future faux-pas. Don't get caught committing these offenses!


Oh Mischa, Mischa, Mischa.. I have a feeling we'll be seeing a lot more of you..