Is someone trying to tell me something?

This was the fortune I got with my Chinese food today... Best fortune ever!  How ironic that this is what I got the day I'm mouthing off to everyone. It didn't stop me though.

Fashion Don't

These purple Ed Hardy Uggs (ew, I don't even like saying it!) were by far the worst thing on the street today. Thank goodness nobody was wearing them or I probably would have ripped them off their feet. 

Somethings end up on the sale rack for a reason people - do not buy these!

Brian

Another friend of ours, Brian, stopped by to hang out and give some of his own advice. He showed up dressed to impress in super hot new Nikes that had silver swooshes that matched the silver stripes in his belt.

Paul

Our friend Paul stopped by - looking great as usual. Scored some pants at the sale.

 

Anonymous

This guy came up to us to offer his own fashion advice --- which turned out to be more philosophical advice. Great message though, and completely one that Katherine and I tried to spread all day. Individual style and expressing who you are and what is important to you is always a better statement than having the latest "it" bag (next year it will look so 2009 anyhow!)

In the meantime, loved this guy's hat, sunglasses and boots!

Sarah

The big advice we had for Sarah that you can't see in this photo is about her nail polish. It was all chipped off!  When your nail polish starts coming off, just remove all of it. Chipped off polish makes your nails and fingers look shorter and your whole appearance a little sloppier.

Otherwise, great use of a skinny jean!

Gene

Gene was one of my first "customers" on Friday.  He wanted some tips on how to dress casually and what you can and can't wear with polo shirts and cargo shorts.

Polo shirts are generally a casual look, but can be worn with almost any pants. A khaki pant with a belt and the shirt tucked in will give you a more presentable look.  For cargo shorts, I think you can wear pretty much any casual top (while its trendy right now for girls to wearbaggy jeans with blazers, this is not a good look for guys.) If you are wearing something tailored on top, like a blazer, wear something that fits just as well on the bottom. This can be jeans, as long as they fit well and aren't too destroyed looking.

By the way, I loved Gene's haircut!

Another Guest Fashionista

Looks like we will have triple the fashion power this weekend with the addition of one of my favorite Pittsburgh Fashionistas, Katherine Harrell. 

Katherine has been designing her own line of handbags, K. Lianna, since college and is always creating new and fabulous accessories every time I see her! She is also active in the local non-profit world, showing that helping make our community a better place is a definite fashion do!

Katherine will be at the Free Fashion Advice table tomorrow (Friday) from about 11:30-1:30.

Double the Fashion Know-How

If you still aren't convinced that one Pittsburgh Fashionista can help your style, how about two? 

On Saturday from around 2:30-4:30, guest advisor Sarah Sudar of the Looking Sharp blog will be offering up her two-cents at the Free Fashion Advice table.

Sarah started her style blog about a year and a half ago, inspired by a horrific fashion faux pas she witnessed on the bus (don't get me started on that!). Ever since then she has been writing about Pittsburgh, our style scene, and must have fashion items.

Don't miss your chance to hear our fashion commentary this weekend - see you there!

Free Fashion Advice Debut

Tori Mistick will be in on Walnut Street in Shadyside this Friday July 31st and Saturday August 1st giving out free fashion advice. This will be the debut of Tori's recession-friendly wardrobe consulting, scheduled to coincide with the Shadyside Sidewalk Sale.

Come with all your burning sartorial questions, and Tori will gladly lend her style expertise. 

Not sure if those capris really work for you? They probably don't.  Wondering what shoes will go with that fabulous skirt you just got at Choices for 75% off? Try a platform to balance out the volume.

Look for Tori at her "Free Fashion Advice" table on Walnut Street near the corner of Bellefonte Street, Friday and Saturday from 10am - 5:30pm.