"Houston We Have a Problem"

In case you haven't been paying attention within the last year or two, the 80's is definitely back and coming with a vengeance.  

From the bright colors, plaids, prints, skinny jeans, square framed eyeglasses, and members-only jackets this time travel has definitely fueled the revenues of H&M and Forever 21 or at least made people watching a lot more interesting.  

Speaking of people watching, while having a meal at a North side diner, I noticed this young guy walk in with disheveled dark hair stuffed underneath a ball cap with a vest overtop a plain white t-shirt, cowboy scarf, and skinny jeans with Ed Hardys on his feet. 

 

As I scan him once over I start to wonder whether or not these jeans are going to be the reason why his doctor tells him ten years from now that he is unable to have children.  I mean the skinny jean is getting so extreme that they almost need to come with warning labels, "WARNING:  May cause infertility".  

Nowadays men are unnecessarily displaying their areas which I thought were deemed private.  Guys please don't put yourself on display like that!  It's really nauseating.  If the pants don't fit... you must quit.

Now for  Tights, Tights, Tights!  Yes, I love them and they can accessorize any outfit and bring lots of spice to your wardrobe.  

But, know what you are getting into.  First, DO NOT wear see-through stockings and think that you have on tights.  See-through means WE CAN SEE YOU so stop flashing the world with your faux pas.  

 

Additionally, just because tights are in doesn't mean that you need to be in tights.   I don't know why but it seems as if it's always the pear-shaped women who feel the need to accentuate their curves and show everyone how the Lord has endowed them in the hips and gluteus maximus department. 

I saw one lady parade proudly down the corridor of the movie theater as if she was stomping the runways of Milan showing off her leopard short waist coat and painted-on couture orange stretch pants that left nothing to the imagination including a distinct indentation in the front also known as the "camel toe". 

I am not against shapelier women; beauty comes in all shapes and sizes and I'm a firm believer of loving the skin that you are in.  But get to know your body type and make the best decision for you.

Until next post love the skin you're in!

~Ruthie Dean

Sleeping With the Enemy

The rustling, arctic wind beats my bedroom window as my eyes part and squint to behold a dark and still room. I strain my eyes to gain a clear focus and glance over at the clock and realize it's 5:30 am. After a five second computing delay, I let out an irritated sigh because I realize I only have two more hours of sleep. Still groggy and lethargic I begin to question, "Why am I up?", and then the pain hits . A throbbing, searing, and excruciating pain takes over and suddenly I become very alert.

I look over to the window sill where my cup of pens, pencils and other utensils lie and I quickly reach for the scissors. With heaving panting and determination to rid myself of this pain, I hurriedly reach for the thread that is webbed through my scalp. So craftily webbed that I think Spiderman must have sutured this foreign material into my head. I point the scissors to my scalp and begin to cut anything that resembles a thread, and at this point it doesn't matter if it's my hair or the added hair. This stuff needs to come out now! Well maybe not cut out completely but I definitely needed a little relief.

See, I put extensions into my hair to give it a full and lengthy look for an upcoming fashion show. And after seeing the red carpets swarmed by pounds and pounds of unnatural human hair I decided that I too could join the "pat-your-weave ladies committee". For those who know me personally wonder why I ventured into this tangled web of weave, I mean my hair is at least 12 inches on its own. But all those esteemed to be beautiful and glamorous have put extensions in their hair. And for the sake of fashion I was willing to go the extra inch... more like 18 inches in total.

But is this what we are subjected too? Beauty defined by the fake and phony? And why is long hair deemed as beauty? I don't have any answers but what I do know is... I'm done with the extensions. I'm going to flaunt what I've got and make it work!

peace and hair grease,

Ruthie Dean

ATTENTION: Check your stitch!

This is a desperate plea to everyone. Please listen up! I've seen this mistake happen too many times to even count so obviously there are plenty of people out there that just don't know.

Many clothing manufacturers include a temporary hem or stitching in coats, blazers, jackets, skirts, and sometimes pants to keep the materials together and help them to lay flat. But the key word is "temporary". Once you purchase the clothing you are to REMOVE the temporary stitch.

You will find this most commonly during this season on winter coats. The back of the coat where the pleat is located will have a criss-cross stitch at the base of the pleat. Or if you have a pleated skirt there might be temporary stitching holding the pleats together. This is also very common on men's blazers with pleats in the back. Temporary stitching can also be found on pants pockets, suit jackets, and most outer apparel.

So, next time you see your close relative, friend or even a stranger walk past and you see that temporary stitch in their clothes. Do them a service and let them know about their fashion-oops.

until next read...


Ruthie Dean

Virgin Post

So... I never understood the purpose of blogs until recently. I always asked who has time to write this stuff and in turn who has time to read what someone else has written. But, nooooow I appreciate the opportunity to share my thoughts with... well maybe only with myself :-). But hopefully someone else will read this at some point. Well, here goes, it's my first time so be gentle...

Welcome to Lights, Camera, Fashion: Where the Blog Meets the Catwalk.


When I think of a fashion blog I think of hair, makeup, clothes, stylists, and those who set the tone. But this is a place to comment on the latest and greatest and then the not so great. The fab and fierce as well as the horror stories reside here. If you hate it or if you're elated about something new or old let me know. I'll post as I feel inspired with my latest discoveries.


Until we read again... stay beautiful.

Ruthie Dean