While trying to beautify oneself, there are many things that are not appropriate for a lady to do. It may be an unconscious act for some, but you need to be aware of what to do and what not to do.
Dirty, Ashy Soles
It’s not fair to them or the public to bust them out with brittle toe nails, and three layers of dead skin on your heel. You don’t have to invest in a N500,000 pedicure with paraffin wax. Even your local store has a pumice stone, lotion and toe nail clippers in the Health and Beauty section.
And which, there is no reason any woman’s feet should look like she was playing footies with the pavement. If you insist on having your feet exposed from now until October, please check them once in a while and give them a good wipe down.
Long Chandelier Belly Rings
Chandelier belly rings make one instantly think of an excited 12-year-old in a soap opera whose mom just dropped her off at the mall. Maybe, that’s what navel rings are for, but there’s something about a dream catcher hanging from your navel that doesn’t seem like a grown up thing to do. It’s one thing if you want to get a little fancy for the beach or even the club, but it’s a little over the top if you’re walking to get a water ice.
Making Flip-Flops The All Occasion Footwear
Maybe, it’s because I worked in food service for almost 10 years of my life, but I can’t bring myself to wear my toes out to the office. There’s something about flip flops that just seem inappropriate for the workplace. Still, there are women who once the thermostat hit 70 degrees, pulled out the flip-flops (and I’m not talking about some nice leather thongs, I mean foam sandal and plastic toe pieces) and never looked back. The other day in Philly it was literally 50 degrees and raining but women acted like wearing anything but a flip-flop from May-August was a cardinal sin. Please rotate between your flats, loafers and wedges. There’s more to summer foot fashion than old navy flip-flops in every colour of the rainbow.
Wearing Every Trend All At Once
Mixing monochrome prints, whipping fishtail braid and strutting in wedge sneakers all at once is just absolute most. Many women don’t have faith in their inner fashion sense, and unfortunately, end up consulting too many different resources and ending up with a little bit of everything. I like to use trends with discretion. Allow them to inspire you and introduce them in small individual doses to your own personal style.
Illegal Lengths Of Weave
There’s nothing more attractive than a short beautiful weave. As much as women are able to do what they want with their hair, no questions asked. But why would women wait until the weather hits 85 degrees to install the longest weave their corn-rowed heads can handle. They spend so much time pulling it back and tying it up, that’s it’s almost like, what’s the point? There’s enough mosquitoes, sweat and pollen to keep you irritated until the end of summer, don’t let unnecessary hair add to your discomfort.
Deodorant Cakes
As the weather creeps closer and closer to the 90 degrees, there are plenty of people who care more about their own comfort than offending other people’s five senses. But I should not be seeing these nut holes courtesy of degree every time you lift your arms. Invest in clear stick. Layers of baby powder may keep sweat at bay, but it will also have you looking like you had a bag of Gold Medal in a headlock.
Crop Tops And Tights
The thing about tights and crop tops is that all of the people who shouldn’t are the ones wearing this combination. Most people should avoid this look at all costs unless they’ve got an iPod strapped to their arm and a treadmill in front of them. It is not appropriate to draw attention to your butt in tights unless paired with a long shirt. Nowadays, women want you to see not only their behind, but all of the muffin top dripping over the sides as well. There’s this great invention called a tunic…
“Stank” Shorts
Really short shorts are extremely easy to get wrong. There are very few women who can rock them and look cute and not…well “stank.” If you can’t walk more than three steps without feeling the overwhelming urge to pull them from in between your cheeks and, or if you have cellulite trickling down your thighs, then you probably got the short end of the stick. Besides, they’re not the best things for your vaginal health.
Sunglasses In The Building
Sunglasses indoor scream one of several things: I’m high. I’m hungover. I am too cool for the fluorescent glare of the office lights. I’m a vampire. I’m in a violent relationship. Seriously, ladies, who are we trying to impress? If you are eager to show off your new coco and breezies, save them for the daylight where they can properly do their job and won’t have you tripping over the file cabinet.
Inappropriate Office Attire
Spending summer in an office is a tricky territory and Law firm employees and editors at Complex magazine probably have vastly different work attire. Go with your gut; if you feel like you might get the side-eye from co-workers and management, save it for happy hour. I feel like rompers, body con dresses and those flip flops we discussed earlier generally fall into this category.
Wearing Winter Make-Up
Summer heat means more sweat and oil. The truth is that sweat and shine just need to be handled differently in the summer. Trade your foundation in for tinted moisturiser. Instead of caking pressed powder over oil, keep blotting paper handy to soak up extra moisture. Waterproof liner and mascara also make the difference between looking like you had a rough night and keeping make-up in its place.
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