Fashion + Beauty
Wednesday, February 10, 2010
Just Me, or Do People Wear Dorky Beauty Trends at Your Office?
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I think I
looked like a complete tool today at work. See, I
wore my headband like this -- inspired by Mischa Barton and,
(ohh, why lie?), a funky bartender who looked like the third and
long-lost Olsen Twin.
A long-standing vet of many
cutesy hippie hairstyles, I thought I could pull it off. I
shoulda been clued in when the receptionist told me, "The
roaring '20s are holding on line one."
But I wasn't. Only when the CEO (a dude) conducted a staff
meeting while wearing a headband (stolen from our beauty closet),
certain he was "missing out on some kind of 'theme'
day," did I slink back to my desk and do
this
quick style instead.
What did I do so wrong? Is this one of those looks only celebrities
can pull off?
Related: updos, hippie, headband, hairstyles, braid
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Posted by AnnieJane Tue Dec 2, 2008 4:05pm PST
Haha! My boyfriend saw two girls at the mall wearing that style of headband and he turned to me with a horrified look on his face and asked "Is that actually a trend?" I think I'll leave that look to the celebrities, those girls at the mall didn't pull it off and I don't think I could either.
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Posted by Lux Tue Dec 2, 2008 4:06pm PST
I say go for it and try not to give into to the style-haters! It's all about originality and going with what you feel looks good on you.
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Posted by FoggyNotion Tue Dec 2, 2008 4:12pm PST
I say go for it. You only live once! Why be like everyone else?
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Posted by AC Tue Dec 2, 2008 4:19pm PST
Roaring 20's? Try swinging 70's!
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Posted by MetroGirl Tue Dec 2, 2008 4:20pm PST
I think it's adorable. It's certainly easier to pull this off if you're at a party or a red carpet event where people expect you to be different and original. I'm not sure I would feel comfortable trying this in the office... but that's just me.
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Posted by LauraL Tue Dec 2, 2008 4:29pm PST
when even celebrities with professional stylists and uber-good-looks wear something and still look dorky, us average folks should know to shy away. i'll still to my Gap wardrobe for now. normal headbands, yeah, maybe. headbands around my forehead? not a chance!
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Posted by Kerstin Tue Dec 2, 2008 4:38pm PST
I have to agree: I don't know if it's the right look for the office ... but then again it depends on the office culture. However, I think it looks good and I'm all for it if people mix it up a bit and are not as boring with their wardrobe and accessory choices.
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Posted by sugar fiend Tue Dec 2, 2008 4:46pm PST
It's all about confidence -- if you want to wear the look, wear it! And hold your head high. Then you'll never look like a tool!!
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Posted by MSBROWN Tue Dec 2, 2008 6:37pm PST
I'm like, almost inspired to try this...if only it wasn't for that headband headache.
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