A reader recently wrote me the most wonderful email. I won't call her out by name or anything, but let's just say she's on the younger side of my readership, and resides not in the US of A. I wrote her back, all flushed and flattered, and asked her if there was anything she thought might be missing, or if there was anything she would like to see more of on le blog. She politely requested a little more insight into my beauty habits and tid-bits of life in The Big City, and for more outfit posts, of course. (I'm really working on the outfit posts, I promise.)All of these things I can happily do, but my beauty habits are really rather boring (I'm just not much of a product girl). I had the idea that perhaps I could instead post some of the rules - if you could call them that - I adhere to when it comes to beauty and style. You know, like, "Never mix black and navy!" (Except, not, because they actually look awesome together.) You get the idea. So take in my little list, with your grain of salt firmly in hand. And if by chance you've heard some of these before, don't worry. It's different now because it's coming from me.
SUILTSOY's Always & Never List
(Bear in mind, my most literal readers, all rules can be bent & broken when the occasion calls for it.)
Never underestimate the power of a crisp, white shirt.
Always wear mascara.
Never wear anything with a hood when you want to be taken seriously.
Always remember that the tailor and the dry cleaner exist for a reason.
Never restrict yourself to one fashion identity. You're not simply a prep, boho, hipster, tomboy, or girlie-girl. I promise.
A man's watch will always look classic and sexy on a woman's wrist.
Always wear mascara.
Never wear anything with a hood when you want to be taken seriously.
Always remember that the tailor and the dry cleaner exist for a reason.
Never restrict yourself to one fashion identity. You're not simply a prep, boho, hipster, tomboy, or girlie-girl. I promise.
A man's watch will always look classic and sexy on a woman's wrist.
When in doubt, always choose over-dressed.
A good red polish will always look appropriate on fingers and toes.
Never combine bold lips with intense eye make-up. It's one or the other.
You can never have too many pairs of shoes.
Even with a designer label, flip-flops are always just flip-flops.
A black pump is never just a black pump; it is magical and powerful. Choose wisely.
There is always an alternative to Uggs.
Never apologize for spending too much money on pretty underpinnings.
Always wear pretty underpinnings.
Never wear sweats in public.
Never buy it if you don't love it.
Always accentuate your favorite feature.
Never accentuate all your features at once.
Always expect that a clothing item whose name is a hybrid of two things will not last.
Never be afraid to completely ignore a trend; or to embrace it if it makes you feel good.
One should always have a signature. Whether it's a scent, a watch, hairstyle, whatever. Pick one thing that defines your style and own it.
There's never an excuse for Ed Hardy.
Always keep in mind that your skirt length says more about you than you think it does.
Perhaps your mother isn't always right, but she's no fool. Listen up.
Never ignore your instincts.
Always know the difference between being polite and being fake.
Good manners are always in fashion.
Never chew gum while having a conversation.
The best accessory is always a confident smile.
Never be ashamed to care about clothes and looking sharp more than 99% of the population.
Try never to judge someone solely on their appearance, but expect others to do it to you.
Always let your outward appearance be a reflection of your respect for yourself and others.
Never let the Internet tell you who you are or what you should wear. You are your own, free-thinking person, & you are capable of great things. So dress like it.
A good red polish will always look appropriate on fingers and toes.
Never combine bold lips with intense eye make-up. It's one or the other.
You can never have too many pairs of shoes.
Even with a designer label, flip-flops are always just flip-flops.
A black pump is never just a black pump; it is magical and powerful. Choose wisely.
There is always an alternative to Uggs.
Never apologize for spending too much money on pretty underpinnings.
Always wear pretty underpinnings.
Never wear sweats in public.
Never buy it if you don't love it.
Always accentuate your favorite feature.
Never accentuate all your features at once.
Always expect that a clothing item whose name is a hybrid of two things will not last.
Never be afraid to completely ignore a trend; or to embrace it if it makes you feel good.
One should always have a signature. Whether it's a scent, a watch, hairstyle, whatever. Pick one thing that defines your style and own it.
There's never an excuse for Ed Hardy.
Always keep in mind that your skirt length says more about you than you think it does.
Perhaps your mother isn't always right, but she's no fool. Listen up.
Never ignore your instincts.
Always know the difference between being polite and being fake.
Good manners are always in fashion.
Never chew gum while having a conversation.
The best accessory is always a confident smile.
Never be ashamed to care about clothes and looking sharp more than 99% of the population.
Try never to judge someone solely on their appearance, but expect others to do it to you.
Always let your outward appearance be a reflection of your respect for yourself and others.
Never let the Internet tell you who you are or what you should wear. You are your own, free-thinking person, & you are capable of great things. So dress like it.
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