Mar 12, 2008 12:56 PM
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(Updated Mar 20, 2008 01:13 PM)
Before we begin, the disclaimer: Sometimes I space out and cannot recall having said'THAT', sometimes I do but wild horses could'nt drag it out of me;-) Other times you're on your own.
ACHTUNG LADIES. Now, first of all I want to address all gals who think showing off their underwear is the general public's idea of heaven.(Not counting any lecherous old men). This only works if the threads are spanking new & designer, or at least look that way.If your brastrap's frayed, faded or less than designer, bend backwards to keep it well hidden. Trust me on this. It only looks cool if you're blessed with moviestar looks, for the rest, skip it.It only looks like you've no money for new lingerie. My other pet peeve is panty lines . When you look at yourself in the mirror, is it really that painful to turn around and glance at your poor ole dierre?'Out of sight, out of mind' is not a good policy here.What's behind you is in front of the guy on the escalator. Plus, if what you wear is even remotely transparent, the panty shall scream out hellooo to all passing by.Do you really want the world to know you're wearing the blue one today? .And don't forget men's decree from God, (or so they think).'Thou shalt do all the b checking thou canst'.
Next, wear short skirts only if your pins are at their best, gleaming & SMOOTH. Being well dressed is more important than being fashionably dressed.Diss the fashions if a trend does not suit you, and remember that a well toned body makes anything look good. Having said that, I know its easier said than done, I'm with you here sisters.But lets keep trying, and anyway working out is great for the skin and hormonal system.
One hot trend anybody who wears jeans and lives in a metro city can carry off is boots.Not the I -wanna-be-an-item-girl sh**.Just simple practical boots with tucked in jeans.Try this look, it looks fab on almost any body type, unless you're too hip heavy.And you won't believe how comfortable boots are. Keep the eyebrows well tended . Well shaped brows look neat, modern and polished and its also the cheapest way to upgrade your face in 10 minutes. Make up should be minimum, here less is more. Leave the face painting to the gheishas. Your perfume should not enter a room before you do, so said YSL(I think.)I'll share a tip I learnt, the best way to make your perfume last is to layer it.Shower gel, then lotion, THEN perfume( all in the same family of course) and you'll be smelling great for hours. There are lots more tips I can't share for brevity's sake.
HAIR: this deserves its own category, don't you think? Clean glossy hair is an accessory by itself.Fight frizz with serums if conditioners don't work, you can also mix a small blob of serum with a coin sized blob of mousse and run it through your hair. Rollers and curlers work well, learn how to use them. Too much colour will fry your hair if you don't moisturise it well and do make sure the colour's not clashing with your skin.Dusky people don't look good brass-blonde.Auburn and mahogany suit them far better .
Nails should be nails and not talons, French mani is the way to go here.Jewellery is my weakness, but I try to keep it down. One enormous cocktail ring means no bracelet, chandelier earrings mean no neckpiece. These are my thoughts, Baaki aap ki marzi.
TO THE MENFOLK- First of all, if you have a generous belly, don't tuck in the shirts. Loose T shirts would look fine. On the topic of stubble, it definitely is s-e-x-y. Just a word to the chubby, you'd look infinitely better clean shaved. Chubby faces look ill with a stubble, like they have the flu or something.Clean looks suit them far better, they look polished that way. Keep the deos close, but keep the cologne closer. A clean smelling guy is a real .ahem .real.err. nice. No probs if you're not IN with fashion, women don't really expect you to be .If you are thats a bonus.But well dressed, ayuh, definitely. You can't paint, can't conceal the state of your skin, can't camoflage, can't trick hehe! hence there's a stress on personal hygiene. BTW, there's a difference in an effiminate guy & a well groomed, may I use the word, macho one.
Even David Beckham says he uses face masks and the like.You see what I'm saying.When it comes to male grooming, the operative word is'PROPS'.
Tattoos, laptops, Rolex watches, Zippo lighters, Raybans, and Lord knows what all else. These up a man's glamour quotient as all men undoubtedly know. Else why would these brands sell at such exorbitant prices. Hope that does'nt come out sounding wrong, but its the truth.Well these are my two cents for what its worth.Again, baaki aap ki marzi.
UNISEX CALLS: A few of the tips I have tried to share can be applicable to both sexes. Good hair, as in well cut and tended, a reasonably toned body, healthy skin, good personal hygiene all make you look high maintenance even if you're not.
P.S.have formatted it after all of you rubbed it in my face that I'm an El-Stupido.
