Dashiki? Dash-icky!!!

Dashiki's were popular back in the 1970's when roller disco, car washes and sky high platform heels were simply groovy!

However it is now the 21st century, and perhaps the dashiki should take a back seat to other fashions.  Perhaps not?  You can be the judge.

Traditionally, the dashiki is a colorful men's garment widely worn in West Africa that covers the top half of the body.  It has formal and informal versions and varies from simple draped clothing to fully tailored suits. A common form is a loose-fitting pullover garment, with an ornate V-shaped collar, and tailored and embroidered neck and sleeve lines. The colors represent different stages in one's life.

What I'm saying here, dear reader, is nothing more than maybe the wearer of this traditional garment should have thought twice before stepping out in the world wearing this colorful ensemble.  I mean just because it matches your sneakers, does not mean that it is socially acceptable.  I don't know if this young man has been to Africa or if it was a gift.  Either way, I'm not terribly sure that this garment sends the correct message to his audience.

Given the traditional meaning of the dashiki, I'm not even sure what stage of his life this young man is at and trying to represent other than a major fashion don't.  However, that being said, perhaps the stage of life this young man is choosing to represent is the "I'm not quite ripe yet" stage.  Here he is a mind ready to mold into fashion forwardness and he chooses to wear a dashiki; there may be no hope for the fashionable future if this continues.

Until next time, stay classy my lovelies!
SM

Evil Christian Louboutin

I bet you thought Sister Mary had gone inactive.  Well I had, I had to attend to this little thing called "life" for a bit.  But in the meantime, Sister Mary has been collecting images of fashion gone wrong.

I think even Christian Louboutin would cringe at this prospect. 

 Louboutin had it correct, the shoes should leave you wanting more, thus his trademark "red soles."  Now these shoes are making me want less.  Certainly every woman needs a splash of color but this looks like she tromped through day-glo zombie debris on her way to the gallery opening.  A shoe should definitely make a statement and this one should have been "leave it on the rack at Macy's."

While chunky heels are in, one should accentuate the look not take away from it and these shoes certainly add NOTHING to her already questionable dress and boho scarf. 

Well lovelies, Sister Mary has plenty to post from her travels, and until then, stay fashionable.

SM

Mirror, mirror...

"We are family, I've got all my sisters with me..." ~ Sister Sledge.

Now readers you know that even in the most awkward of family photos, one should not even consider dressing alike and that is in the privacy of a photo studio. 

Now if you're going out in public, one should never ever consider dressing alike, and I don't care if it IS a bachelorette party, or as our friends across the pond say "a hen party."

Seriously ladies.  Does not one of you have an original thought between you? This does not bode well for the next generation of feminism.  The only things original about you are your shoes, and even those, well, are questionable.  They are certainly not sensible for traipsing around the city.  I hope you have plenty of Epsom salt and lamb's wool for those blisters.

If there is a wedding in your future, please consider original dress and not conform to the masses.  It's bad enough one must wear a dress with a bow on your bum at the ceremony.

Until then my lovelies, stay fashionable.
SM

Make Art, don't wear it.

Art produces ugly things which frequently become more beautiful with time. Fashion, on the other hand, produces beautiful things which always become ugly with time.
Jean Cocteau


Recently Sister Mary had the fortunate, or rather unfortunate experience at a black tie event.  For my evening out I chose a conservative  little black dress and my grandmother's pearls for accent.  Needless to say it was timeless and picture perfect.  NOW, what I observed at this gala was not.  I should make a point also focus on fashion "do's" but there were so many "don'ts" I wasn't sure where to begin. 

I quote Julie Andrews, "let's start at the very beginning...."

Please ladies when getting dressed for a fabulous night out, do not compete with the subject matter.  Ie.  if the event is about art, or supporting the arts, you do not need to WEAR art.

 Perhaps the boots put it over the top?  Perhaps not.  The world may never know....but you dear readers WILL.


Until my next post, stay fashionable!
SM

 

Inspiration

Dear readers,

There's this little event called ArtPrize, and I've discovered this wonderful blog.  It's what Sister Mary only wishes she could be!

Do check it out!

ArtPrize Worst

Stay fashionable!

SM

Felicia Day

Oh my lovelies,

I've been tied up in prayer and trying to survive the aftermath of Fashion week.  I saw this on twitter awhile back now.

To quote Felicia Day, "It's SO 2005 to have your thong sticking out of your jeans!"

And with that lovely image.....

Stay fashionable!

SM

Continental Divide

The South shall rise again, but not in this picture!

 Please note if you are going to wear a flouncy top, it is in your best interest to see that your *ahem* Continental Divide isn't showing.  Sister Mary fully understands that low rise jeans are in fashion, but there is a time and place and modesty level we should consider.  This is a definite fashion don't.  I wish I could have gotten you a full glimpse at this outfit, the flouncy top, the flared jeans and shoes that were only appropriate for doing the samba at the Copacabana.  Let's just call her Lola and forget she was a showgirl! 

Ladies, before you get dressed in the morning, think about your presentation of self.   You are a gift after all and should look stunning and fabulous wherever you go!
Is this appropriate for where I'm going?  For instance Samba shoes might  not be appropriate for walking Fido in the dog park and picking up poo. 
What is the weather going to be?  You don't want to get stuck traversing the city in a pair of stilettos in a snowstorm, unless you're "that" kind of girl. 

So until my next fashion emergency, I bid you adieu!

Stay fashionable!

SM.