Friday, February 5, 2010

Women of the Fork

How one grooms oneself is how one chooses to define themself. What you present to the world in terms of outer garments, hairstyle and makeup says everything about who you are. There is something very attractive and respectable about a woman that puts herself together daily. This means showering daily, constructing an outfit, styling your hair and doing what must be done for a healthy glowing complexion. I don't care if a woman is not attractive, the fact that she is well put together saves her and says postive things about who she is as a person. What people wear daily is important in every regard. A past mentor of mine always used to say, "You dress for the job you want, not for the job you have."

So, here we are living and talking about the Fork. The women of the Fork need a fashion intervention. I am so tired of seeing grown women promenading around Love Lane in jumpsuits!!! Ladies, this is not clothing!!! It looks cute and is AGE APPROPRIATE on a teenage girl but not on a mom, get dressed with real clothes!!! Everytime I see a women wearing one of these velvet-esque type "jump suits" I think to myself, "she obviously didn't feel like getting dressed this morning." Seriously, it's not attractive but instead sloppy. Then there are those ladies that do get dressed but it's not in a good way. Where are you people shopping??? Dress yourself as if every day matters, dress yourself as a statement of confidence, feminity and sexual appeal (in an Emily Post kind of way). Women of the Fork do none of this and need to. Here are some basic suggestions to help those who can't seem to help themselves:

  • Manicure/Pedicure yourself regularly (neutral tones....bright colors save for special occasions)
  • Go to a good hair salon like Deliquila, Paul Izack, Kevin Maples, NuBest etc. and trust your stylist
  • Wear cologne/perfume daily (suggestions: Chanel Chance, Burberry London, Hermes, Prada and the like), as a way of defining you, I like the idea of a "signature scent."
  • Wear good jeans that flatter your figure (J Brand, Citizen, Seven, True Religion etc.), stay away from pairing denim with sneakers (save that for Sunday morning and yardwork) and try wearing heels instead. Unless they're "skinnys" stay away from the tapered leg look, gross!
  • Accessorize your outfit with a great watch (bigger watches are in), a bracelet or two...diamond studs or hoops...and a simple necklace
  • Wear makeup!!!! Wear good makeup, not from a drugstore!!! Everyone needs a little something...if not sure where to go then head West on 495 NYC and head straight to Saks 5th Avenue. Street level is makeup beauty central.....Chanel, Dolce Gabbana, Bobby Brown or Laura Mercier all good places to start
  • Sweatshirts have no place in an outfit...again save it for Sunday morning or just don't leave the house
  • Uggs are cute for snow and on little girls, not adult women
  • AND FINALLY, LOOSE 15 LBS!!! There are a lot of overweight fat-bottomed women on the North Fork

There is so much to say in regards to fashion and the North Fork. More will be said, trust me. The women that I see promenading on Love Lane don't seem to be trying unless of course they work at Mint. Which is why I am blogging about this topic. Mint by the way, is a great place to shop or even browse for ideas. Everyone has their convictions about how much they will spend on a said item so Mint may not fit into your budget. However, the majority of the pieces that are sold there are very in fashion so if anything go inside and get some ideas. Ditch the jumpsuits and get dressed ladies!

2 comments:

  1. Amen to you !!!! Although i disagree about skinny jeans and heels, It makes your legs look longer.

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  2. Well hello Northfork Princess. I appreciate your tips. It is true that many of us have more of a farm perspective than a NYC Perspective. But your points are well taken. One thing to add…… We can put on quality make up, just the right watch and loose those extra 15 that we have been carrying around for too long and walk out of the house looking beautiful and refined. However, when anything happens that ticks us off....we loose it and look ridiculous. So I think we need to pay as much attention to our inner life as we do to our bodies and make up. Any thoughts out there on how to handle that?

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