LOVE

• ruffle bibs (as long as they aren't obnoxious, as in, they'd look good on a pirate)
• leggings
• flats
• slouchy boots
• ankle boots
• chunky jewelry
• silver jewelry
• scarves (cotton, knit, etc.)
• cardigans
• flower appliques
• subtle, pink-ish makeup with clear or pink-tinted lip gloss
• banded hem
• flocked cocktail dresses
• sequins
• shirt-dresses
• plaid
• flannel
• skinny jeans/pants
  • Even on larger folk. If you have the attitude and self-confidence, you will rock them. (With the right shoes!)
• fuggs w/ blue jeans tucked in, but only in the winter
• tote bags
• bright colors!
  • fuchsia
  • aqua blue
  • yellow
  • orange
  • purple
  • lime
  • coral
• softer/earthy colors
  • beige
  • gray (all different shades)
  • cocoa
  • oatmeal
  • marshmallow white
  • camel
• military/cadet-inspired winter coats and jackets (as long as they don't look like something Michael Jackson would have worn)
• tights in bright colors
• headbands
• turtleneck sweaters
• vests

HATE

• wedge heels (unless they're hidden)
• jersey cotton skirts
• uggs during warm weather, with cotton dresses or skirts -- seriously, wtf?
• overly dramatic/obnoxious M.A.C. eye makeup
• DUCKFACE
• bell sleeves
• wrap-up and gladiator sandals and heels
• empire-waist blouses
• shoulder pads
  • supposedly those are making a come-back. WHY?!
• stupid t-shirts with 'witty' phrases on them
• harem pants
• mock Kiffeyahs worn as fashion accessories
• Ed Hardy
• large hoop earrings
• faux tans that make you turn orange
• Crocs (did I really have to write this one down?)
• skinny jeans on men
• capris
• peep-toe boots
• fanny-packs
• Vera Bradley
• nautical-inspired clothing
• wide-leg jeans (and trousers, but especially jeans) -- BAD
• 'maxi'-dresses, UNLESS you're at the beach or the pool
• overly-done bohemian style...a touch or a piece or two at a time is OK, but the entire outfit? NO!