5 Do's and Don'ts at the Workplace for Men and Women

I constantly find myself walking into professional establishments where the employees are certainly less than professional. Here's a list I composed of what you might think you should wear- but actually wear instead.

Men

Don't wear shirts where chest hair pokes out. Not only is it unsanitary it can be repulsive to customers.
Do wear collared shirts or button downs, they are always classy and give off a professional edge.

Don't let your fingernails grow above the skin of your finger.
Do trim them and clean out underneath-because nothing makes a girl cringe like man nails.

Don't wear flip flops to work. It can actually be annoying to hear the loud flip and flop of the shoes for customers or patients. Also, the same with the fingers- long nails and hairy toes are repulsive.
Do try out boat shoes that are light and comfortable on your feet.

Don't wear sweat pants or sweat shirts to professional jobs.
Do wear them for labor jobs.

Don't wear white socks with black or brown shoes. It sticks out like a sore thumb.
Do wear black, brown or argyle.

Women

Don't wear skirts shorter than three quarters down your thigh. When you bend over, we see all.
Do wear pencil skirts to the knee, its classy and still shows very nice shape in your curves.

Don't wear open toed shoes and pantie hose.
Do wear close toed shoes to eliminate frequent pedicures.

Don't wear thin strapped tank tops.
Do wear thick straps and a cardigan.

Don't wear low pants without a short shirt. Low pants are very comfortable but its not so you can show your mid-drift-it is very unprofessional and unnecessary.
Do wear low pants with a long shirt.

Don't wear heels higher than 4 inches. It is so hard to believe you can wear those heels all day unless you're sitting, and if you are sitting all day-what's the point? Save them for the club.
Do wear heels to make you feel confident but make sure you can walk and express it comfortably.

Foam- for your dome!

The newest in hair coloring: FOAM


Late last year, a hair color company "Samy" had a brilliant idea for people who are constantly covering their grays or changing their style up. This great idea has sparked in sales and has even inspired major companies such as "Nice N' Easy," "John Frieda" and "Paul Mitchell" to copy. 
The great idea?
FOAM hair dye. Easy to apply and less than one-eighth the mess.
Genius.
In only 5 months hundreds of thousands have been sold and leaving the company to expand and sell from salons or hair stores to Walmart, Target and supermarkets across the country.
The product still must be mixed like regular dye to active the color. It comes with gloves and a pump top to excerpt just the right amount to fit in the palm of your hand. When the foam sits on the hair for 5 seconds it melts and spreads much easier than the goopy at home kits or the salon- ensuring more coverage. Application however is said to take the same amount of type (depending on color).


Follow the link to check out the colors of "Samy" brand foam or to learn more about coloring with foam dye. 

I scream, you scream, we all scream for lace!

As if lace wasn't rising in sales this past winter, the Academy Awards confirmed- lace is in. Many of the leading ladies including Mila Kunis, Hailee Steinfield and Scarlet Johanson rocked the lace in various colors. Many believe that lace especially in black has a sexual undertone- I will not pretend that it doesn't sometimes- but it also can be very flattering. Kunis (left) reveals in both her chest and thigh, but the lavender lace makes her skin illuminate absolutely complimenting her complextion. Hailee (middle) is a nice representation of the innocence of lace; the cream color of her skin and the pale pink of her dress make her glow from her bun to her toes. Johanson (right) also wears her lace in a color that compliments her without making her too racey. If her dress had been a more firetruck true red, it would have given off a sexual vibe, but I believe her maroon shows off her assets without making us condemn her as satan.

There are many ways to wear lace off the red carpet

Lauren Conrad (left) wears her lace in white. The best time to wear white lace is Spring; it gives off the vibe of doileys and delecacy. However, LC is from Cali, where she sees a lot of sun. For us in the North East, we should tone down the white for our pale skin and wear more pastels such as pale yellow, pink, purple, green or even a cream. LC's dress is a nice example of how to wear the lace without the judgement. Her dress does not cut down too far and the lace accents her collar bones and shoulders making her look slimmer.

Another great example of lace is Jennifer Hudson (right). She has a nice mixture of silk cream and black lace balancing out sweet and sour. Her lace does not cover her goodies so it stays innocent and flattering. The silk sides flatter and make us oogle at her curves as well as the black lace in the middle visually flattens her tummy.

But lets face it: we're not celebrities or going anywhere fancy- so how do we wear it normally?

The best way to wear lace on a normal day is in a shirt. Lace is also available at cheap prices and should always be bought cheap. Lace does not last forever and no matter how much you spend it will eventually still tear or stretch with wear and wash. For women on a budget the most affordable and fashionable shopping is at Forever 21.

The shirt to the left is a flattering color for any complextion. The baby pink brings out the cheek bones and lips in a flattering way. The shirt is scoop neck and a very comfortable length. The girlish frills at the bottom slim the waist by coming out further. On colder days the best way to wear this is with a nice cardigan especially a black, white, cream, pink or purple. What makes it even better is it has potential to be fancy or casual suiting any daily adventure. It could be worn with a blazer for an interview or out with a motorcycle jacket- whatever your day entails.

To purchase this shirt for $24.80 follow the link to Forever21.com.