Summer Fashion Trends
Okay so it doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that the weather has finally just taken a giant leap towards beautiful weather and away from those cold breezy days, now what to wear?!
Hi Lows: This trend has become big recently. Its like the dress form of a mullet, but reversed; Business in the back, party in the front. Nothing better to cover up your cellulite that a sheer long layer in the back but still showing off your legs in the front!
Cut Outs:
This trend has been around for a while now but still always a must for warm weather. When the sun heats up shirts and dresses with cut outs is the best way to show off a little skin and avoid sweating as much as possible!
Wedges:
Okay so there’s no change of pace here, wedges are pretty much always a must for summer. They’re the easiest form of heels to walk in and show off your toned legs you’ve been working on all winter.
High Risers:
You used to think pants coming any higher than 3 inches below your belly button was for moms only but this trend from the 70’s has been on the rise for a while. They’re perfect for hiding love handles or that muffin top you are still working on getting rid of. These shorts are a must have for all those summer festivals coming up when you want to keep it casual but still look hot.
Color:
Okay time to get rid of all those drabby browns, greys and blacks and put some color into your wardrobe. No better way to get that guys attention you’ve been eyeing all semester than to throw on some obnoxious neons and bright colors.
What Not To Wear!
Sneaker Heels:
The look is just too hard to pull off for most plain Janes considering that most of them are poorly designed and have way too much going on. The “wedge” in most of them is so insignificantly small, why even bother?
Patchwork Shorts:
Dear God if you ever fell for this trend a few summers back, I surely hope that you’ve had the sense to trash or burn them by now. This pattern isn’t even flattering on the hottest girls there are.
Camo Print:
The phrase “getting down and dirty” is not to be taken literally. Unless you are crawling in the mud like a little Army man, do not wear camo!
Paisley Prints:
Lily Pulitzer is crazy for trying to make females think this design looks good on anything but folders. Paisley is meant to be reserved only for your grandmother’s ugly tablecloth, not your body.
Ladies Keep Calm – And Get Your First Date On
He Asked You Out… Now What?
Contributing Writer Amanda Hanowitz • @getWITZit
So, ladies (guys, pay attention): If you are living in this century, one that lacks chivalry and kind men, you probably don’t go on many dates. But if you’ve taken to heart everything your mom says about the “good old days” and talking to guys on the phone, perhaps you’ve been asked on a date or two.
So let’s say the boy of your dreams asks you on a date. What are you gonna do? Hopefully you’ll respond to his request with an answer (yes). Then you’ll start to panic a little bit.
If you are anything like me, slightly irrational, the following things will cross your mind:
- What the hell am I going to wear? I need to be casual cute, but like, a little dressier than normal, but like also not look like I’m trying too hard.
- What will I order? Everything on the menu is gonna be so weird to say aloud. Will he think I’m fat? Will he appreciate that I eat and am not anorexic?
- Are we gonna kiss hello? Are we gonna hug? Are we gonna awkwardly hug and bump our heads?
- What about the bill? Some people are so weird with money. Do I offer to pay? Do I insist if he says no? Do we split the bill? Do I just whip my wallet out?
- Will he kiss me goodbye?
Once you’ve gotten over the initial shock you can strategically plan the perfect outfit.
- Go for something trendy casual: Nice dark wash jeans and a comfortable, oversized sweater. Maybe go with jeggings, to ensure maximum comfort. Pair with combat boots or tall riding boots.
- Try J Brand Mid Rise Skinny Jeans in the Pure hue. Or try a high rise option. Pair the dark jeans with a Free People sweater, like the Windows to My Soul Pullover. You can never go wrong with a pair of Jeffrey Campbell Brit Wrap Strap Boots.
- Go for a subtle face of makeup; there is no need for cake on your face, girls. Apply some blush, eyeliner, mascara and a little tinted lipbalm for emphasis. Take it easy on these applications, you still want to look like yourself!
The appearance, unfortunately, is the only thing you have complete control over. All you can do after that is take a deep breath and have faith that he’ll kill it, the conversation will flow and that with any luck, no food will get stuck in your teeth. Bring floss just in case.
Above all else: BE YOURSELF! There’s a reason he asked you out. Rock your trendy outfit, fresh face and personality. There will be nothing not to love. If all goes well, maybe he’ll even ask you out again.
Best American Drinking Holidays
Everyone knows American’s don’t need much of an excuse to get drunk but here are the best holidays to spend getting obliterated for a purpose.
St. Paddy’s Day
Who really cares if you’re Irish or not anymore? Everyone knows St. Patricks Day is just a great excuse to get drunk wearing funny green accessories and pinch anyone without green on. Seeing as it’s on a Sunday this year, we’re getting a head start on the celebrations so head over to Bar-Code Friday night for their “Go Green” party with happy hour drink specials and specials from 10-3AM and Saturday at Ultrabar is their “St. Patrick’s Celebration” with drink specials and free cover for ladies 21+ before midnight.
Cinco De Mayo
Most Americans don’t really know what the hell Cinco De Mayo is really supposed to celebrate but we already knew were ignorant about most things so why not celebrate anyway! No better excuse to drink tequila till you pass out wearing a sombrero!
Fourth of July
There’s only one thing Americans love more than drinking.. America! Of course celebrating our countries independence is important so why not do it by consuming the most American things there are: a cold beer, hot dog and some pie all while decked out in red white and blue watching some fireworks.
Halloween
Who says the fun has to stop after trick or treating as a kid? Halloween is not only a good excuse for us grown ups to have adult fun but for chicks to dress up as the skanky versions of their favorite movie characters.. or taco bell spices.
Thanksgiving Eve
Whether you’re a college kid being reunited with old hometown friends or trying to forget about the fact that you have to spend a whole day with your in-laws tomorrow, drink up because you’ll have plenty of great food to ease the hangover in the morning!
New Years Eve
It’s a great day to dress up, and cheers to the New Year and “new beginnings”. Why not tell ourselves that we won’t make all the same mistakes next year, one can always hope right? And don’t forget to find that random stranger to kiss when the clock strikes 12 to kick off those resolutions you set for yourself
Super Bowl Sunday
While it’s not really a holiday, it practically is in America. Whether your team is in it or not, gather up your friends, pick a side and yell like crazy while drinking beer because there’s nothing more American than football. The best part is all of the game day food so come on an empty stomach!
Mardi Gras
Another holiday that has been taken out of context and commercialized by the beer companies. Nothing gets a girl to flash you quite like waving around beads on Mardis Gras, I mean who doesn’t want free beads?
Getting Ready for Spring Break – A Guide for the Girls
Spring Break: Prepping, Partying and Post
Contributing Writer Amanda Hanowitz • @getWITZit
Spring break is finally here! You’re probably going to some island with a weird spelling that includes an X. And it’s probably sponsored by a trip company. If not, I am very sorry to hear that. Hope you have fun with your endeavors.
This is the toughest thing ever to prepare for. Ladies, this is mostly for you. You’re about to be wearing a string bikini and nothing else in front of countless males. That is slightly frightening. OK, it’s horrifying.
Getting in Shape:
Cue spring break diet, or also known as the hardest, bagel-less few weeks of your entire existence. This diet takes a lot of willpower, absolutely no drunk eating and one too many crunches.
Think of this few week period as a Passover diet, absolutely no carbs. Some may call this the anorexia diet, but hey, that’s not fair – lettuce definitely counts as a food group!
You have to work hard and play harder. All those hours spent at the gym in your lulus WILL pay off. The time spent dissecting your dinner plate and eating around all but the vegetables WILL pay off. Your hours spent chiseling your abs WILL pay off. Just picture your chiseled physique sippin’ a marg on a beach recliner.
Packing:
Packing for anything is difficult. Packing for seven nights may just be the hardest thing you’ve ever done. You have to pack enough to have options, but not so much that you have to check your bags and risk losing everything.
Ladies, go shopping. Leave yourselves plenty of time to plan every outfit for every moment of your trip. You probably will not recall this plan once your margaritas have taken control, but it’s nice to feel like you’ve prepared.
We suggest lots of high-waisted Levi’s, plenty of maxi skirts and tons of cute tanks and cover ups… for those moments you don’t feel like wearing an itty bitty bikini in public. The most important thing to remember? Bathing suits. Just, duh.
In-Flight:
Worried about the airport? Fear not. Keep your outfit trendy, cool and most importantly comfortable. Wear leggings, a flowy tank, a light jacket (we suggest jean) and a fedora. The fedora is fresh and you avoid having it bend in your suitcase. Lastly? Some fly kicks. Wedge sneakers will provide comfort as well as the kickass factor.
Bring a tote bag or backpack for the plane. Just remember the liquid ounce limit. Having airport security take your most prized liquid possessions is very unsettling.
Don’t forget to bring headphones and download some movies on your cell. The most important item to pack? Advil. Lots and lots of Advil.
Upon Arrival:
Let me paint you a picture. I am one of the palest chicks around. Like the only way I appear tan is because my freckles begin to attach.
If you have pale skin, wear sunscreen. It’s not hard. Yes, everyone looks better tan, that’s great. But have you thought about what you’d look like as a lobster? Probably not.
Here’s another story. I went on a cruise, didn’t wear sunscreen and got sun poisoning. The end. Moral of the story? If you wear sunscreen you will be protected and look good. If you don’t, you will get chlamydia and die. Everybody take some rubbers. Get it?
Next… remember your room number. Nothing is more embarrassing than stumbling into someone else’s room in the state you’ll be in.
Lastly… don’t be an idiot. Well, yes be an idiot. But don’t be too much of an idiot. Catch my drift? Just be enough of an idiot to enjoy yourself without losing all your energy. You do not want to miss any moment of this trip.
Once You’re Home:
Take a nap, or two, or three, or four or sleep until you can’t sleep anymore. Perhaps detox with a juice cleanse.
And just when you’ve begun to regain your humanity, you may want to check your syllabus. Not tryna burst any spring break bubbles, but you may very well have a paper due tomorrow.
Most Annoying Things Girls Do
Cut the crap ladies!
There wouldn’t be so many memes about the annoying shit we do if it wasn’t true! If your’e still watching Sex & The City with the only men in your life Ben&Jerry every night.. maybe you should look over this list and make some changes in your life.
1. Blab Attack
If you haven’t realized it yet, he isn’t listening. Ladies admit it, we talk way too much and usually about useless crap he doesn’t even care about. Unless the words food or boobs are involved, his attention is elsewhere. I mean who really cares about which TriDelt got with all the new Pike pledges anyway, just shut up!
2. Makeup Overload
Unless you’re going to the club, do you really need an hour just for makeup everyday? If the rain ruins your face or your face doesn’t match your neck.. you should probably tone it down. It isn’t sexy and takes way too much time so just stop. No guy wants to get stuck to your lipgloss and that should’ve stopped in high school anyway.
3. Stupidity isn’t Sexy
The only reason a guy would ever pretend to not be annoyed by your ditziness is if he is hoping you’re dumb enough to sleep with him. Seriously girls, if you’re not stupid why would you pretend to be? Smart is sexy. But if you want to keep getting with the same losers that never call you back, go ahead, I’m sure that’s going well for ya.
4. Clingy Creepers
There are too many memes to describe this one. It’s simple, give him space. No two people should spend every waking minute together, soon everything about them will just annoy you. If he hasn’t texted you in an hour.. relax, he is probably showering. And besides, everyone knows the old phrase “absence makes the heart grow fonder”.
5. There’s No Crying In Baseball
Just stop complaining: “I’m hot, I’m cold, I’m hungry, I wish I looked like her” WAH WAH WAHHH! Guys don’t care about every little thing you’re feeling so don’t bother voicing them.
6. Eating Rabbit Food
Eating a salad in front of him isn’t going to magically make you look like Kate Upton so just get the freaking burger. Guys like meat, end of story. If you plan on spending time with him that means you’ll probably be cooking for him so cut the whole crash diet crap and just eat some meat!
5Ks Worth Running For
Get off the couch people!
Those New Year’s resolutions aren’t going to solve themselves. Here are 5 awesome runs that can help you get started on your summer bod.
1. Neon Splash Dash
Lace up your tennis shoes and get ready for a great night! That’s right this 5K takes place at night so you can glow in the dark! As you run through different “Glow Zones” you get sprayed with a different color of their U.V. Glow Water. There is music playing the whole way and an After Glow Party with music, black lights and performers.
2. Cupid’s Undie Run
Hasn’t everyone always wanted to run around in their undies without being judged? Well at Cupid’s Undie Run you can! Get ready to strip down to your bedroom-best every Valentine’s weekend and raise money for The Children’s Tumor Foundation.
3. The Color Run
This 5K has two simple rules: you must be in a white T-shirt at the starting line and you better look like the aftermath of Willy Wonka’s factory exploding by the finish line! At each kilometer the tons of volunteers and staff are waiting to hit you with a new color!
4. Marathon du Medoc
If you love wine then this run’s for you, if you can make the trip to France that is! This run is in the Medoc wine region near Bordeaux, France and takes runners through wine vineyards stopping at 23 drinking posts. There is also plenty of local foods at the stops as well including oysters, cheese and fruit, so come prepared with an empty stomach!
5. Warrior Dash
Daredevils this is for you! Get ready to get a little dirty at this 5K. There are 12 challenging obstacles at this race including jumping over fire, climbing 12-foot rope walls and crawling through many other muddy obstacles.Ladies, leave the fake nails and weaves at home, this is the Warrior Dash.. not the Princess Trot.
5 More Things Guys Should Stop Doing. Like, Now.
Really guys? REALLY?!
Contributing Writer Amanda Hanowitz • @getWITZit
So, fellas, we presume our first post about everything you do wrong found you well. Unfortunately for you, there’s so much other shit you do wrong. Fortunately we can help! Here are five more things you should stop doing, like, right now.
1. Asking girls to dance & Dance floor sneak attacks
OK so yes… it’s slightly creepy (by slightly we mean very) to just go behind a chick and start grinding on her like nobody’s business. We can and will use our weapon-adorned clothing to harm you. Ya know what’s more awkward than not asking a girl to dance? Asking:
“Hey, wanna dance?”
“Like, no, I don’t, and since you asked, get away.”
2. Getting all clingy
We get it, we’re AHMAZINGGGG and you always wanna hug and kiss and love us. But like, chill a little. Tell us you love us and wanna be with us in small doses. We’re not saying don’t tell your girl how amazing she is… because she is. But relax. Too much together time is never a good thing. Too much of anything is never a good thing.
3. Not understanding high fashion
This one bothers me the most… Especially as your go-to fashion guru. Come on, guys. Get with the times and understand the trends. A little black dress while it does make a girl feel sexy, is not the only thing stores sell. Understand that sometimes high fashion forces women to dress like men, or like MC Hammer, or like Sandy from Grease. Whatever the trend – understand it, appreciate it, love it. Oh, and complimenting her on her sense will always get you extra brownie points.
4. Stop acting different in front of your friends.
Again we get it. You have a reputation to uphold. You’re “the man.” You kill it with the chicks. You can get with anything that moves. Congratulations! Oh wait, I forgot I don’t care. If you like a girl show her off to your friends. Don’t put her down in front of them. In the end you just look stupid. You make her look like an asshole. And it’s gonna take you a long time to make it up to her.
5. Lead girls on when you really want nothing to do with them.
Quit fucking with our emotions. Thanks!
Don’t worry, guys. Yes, you suck most of the time. But there’s still a chance to salvage yourself. Find the problem, and fix it. Otherwise, you may be alone forever.
10 Things You Don’t Do at the Gym
Top 10 Ridiculous Things People Do At The Gym
1. Fashion Show Fitness
Ladies, you know what I’m talking about, coming to the gym with your hair nice and curled, full makeup done clearly more focused on finding a man than finding the best workout routine.
2. Unconventional Gym Attire
From guys wearing their Ralph Lauren Polos to ladies in long flowy skirts with leggings under it, how can that be comfortable to sweat in..?
3. Talent Show Studs
Every gym has these, the guys trotting around thinking they’re mad cool singing Eminem’s Drop The World to feel like a real bad boy while they lift trying to look like they put in no effort and the self-motivating talkers are the worst, no one is listening so why are you talking, they might take you to the psych ward if you don’t stop!
4. Grunters
Okay, so some exercises may require more effort and have you struggling a bit, but do you need to grunt loud enough for the people in Zumba class down the hall to hear you?
5. The Self-Absorbed Love Makers
You know those guys always staring in the mirror while caressing their muscles, its almost uncomfortable walking in front of them to grab some weights; don’t want to interrupt the intimate moment. But seriously guys, can you save the flexing for your own home, it’s a little weird.
6. No Effort Nelly
I don’t understand the people who show up just to sit on a bike barely pedaling while reading a magazine and doing homework or the ones walking a whopping 3MPH on the treadmill, why bother?
7. Nosy Busy Bodies
There are few feelings more uncomfortable than to have someone staring at you at the gym to see what speed, resistance or how much weight you’re lifting, mind your business!
8. Dropping Weights
It’s simple, if you aren’t strong enough to gently place your weights on the ground, do a lower weight, I don’t want to hear your weights slamming from the floor below you and wonder if there is an earthquake.
9. Machine Hogs
If you’re just sitting around listening to music or talking on the phone with an occasional set of exercises, get off, there are some people who want to do real work!
10. Lazy Lifters
This is probably everyone’s biggest pet peeve, not racking weights when you’re done, its common courtesy people!
The Worst Valentine’s Day Gifts Ever
What Not to Buy Your Wife or Girlfriend for V-Day
Contributing Writer Amanda Hanowitz • @getWITZit
It’s the worst day of the year for single ladies everywhere. Beyonce, where you at?? For the not so single ladies, February 14th isn’t so bad. It’s a day to share with your loved one and blah blah blah.
It’s also a day for presents. And who doesn’t love those?!
Gifts are great! They make the world go round and put a smile on our faces. Want to end your relationship? You can use any of these techniques or simply get her one of these:
1. Vacuum
Talk about SEXIST. Not only would we much rather something else, actually anything else, but it’s also a slap in the face. Not to mention, I’m sure you’re educated in vacuum brands and would pick out the perfect one. Sense my sarcasm? I’d rather pick out my own slave labor materials, thank you.
2. Lingerie
Sounds fine, doesn’t it? Let me explain. Lingerie on Valentine’s Day is given to women so their men friends can get them in a sexual mood. However, how much of this is really in it for us ladies? The answer to that is nothing. This gift is given for a man to please himself.
3. Plastic rose.
At least spend like a dollar extra for a real one, or a different type of flower. Come on, think with your brain.
4. Treadmill.
Seriously, there is no better or clearer way to tell your girl she’s fat than slapping her in the face with a nice piece of exercise equipment.
5. Electric razor.
Am I hairy or something?
6. An E-card.
Thanks for the thought, I guess? I get we’re a technology-driven generation, but a nice handwritten note may be just a tad sweeter. Just a thought.
7. A snuggie.
Hey, I’m all for comfort and warmth. This gift just really says nothing about how you feel about me. Instead it says, “I want you to look like an idiot and wear a fleece dress while you watch TV. Enjoy!”
8. Nothing.
Need I say more? Even a jelly bean would suffice over nothing.
9. A break-up.
So I can’t really think of anything worse than getting broken up with on Valentine’s Day. So, yeah.
10. Your Dick in a Box
Your response to these gifts may be, “OMG, you shouldn’t have!” But, like, seriously, you shouldn’t have.
Fashion at the Gym: The Lulu Lifestyle
How to Look Good While Sweating
Contributing Writer Amanda Hanowitz • @getWITZit
Exercising and being healthy is a lifestyle. I’m not trying to preach about eating healthy or any of that garbage. Although, it is wonderful. Maybe that’s just my New Year’s resolution talking.
But whoever is talking to you, embrace the advice.
Drawing from personal experience, I can honestly say working out while surrounded by hot, buff boys is literally the most miserable experience. Like, not only do they look muscley and amazing, but you’re just expected to stand there and not look pathetic?
Wearing a baggy tshirt to the gym may as well be social suicide (*editors note – but we definitely respect the unitard). And sporting a sorority tank or philanthropy event tee is getting a bit tired. What’s a girl to do? What’s a girl to wear?
Cue Lulu Lemon!
Lulu Lemon is your destination for workout gear that makes you look fabulous no matter what. Fortunately, even if you’re doing nothing, you will still look legit.
Lulu Lemon (Lulu for short, duh) offers customers everything from yoga to running gear. The options guarantee that you look put together at the gym, out on the trail or even in the studio.
The best news? Lulu is BEYOND flattering. It’s like workout Spanx. And that, my friends, is fabulous news. Might even help you contribute to your goal of faking it till ya make it.
Our personal faves? The Wunder Under Pant and the Power Y Tank.
Sport any combination of workout leggings and a top to class or even in the streets. This will ensure your legitimacy and street cred while also making you feel great about yourself.
Here’s a crazy thought. Maybe wear your outfit to the actual gym! Insane, right? Did you know exercise is proven to increase your mood and make you more attractive? WOW. I know, right?
Do yourself a favor. Stick to your resolutions, if those included bettering yourself and your style. Go for a run. Do some yoga. Do some squats to get that perfect butt. Whatever you do, just do you. Sweat it out to look your best.
Lululemon locations in the Washington, DC area include Georgetown, Logan Circle, Clarendon, Bethesda and Tyson’s.
