Grumble:
Oh the weather outside is frightful… here on the East Coast, at least! This LA girl is visiting Washington DC for a few festivities and just NOT used to this kind of chill, so it’s gotten me in the mood to bundle up from head to toe. But come on, a puffy parka does not say Prada even though it’s merely one letter off… and out of order… er, whatever! So, the question is: how does one look FAB without being frumpy or frigid?
Goodness:
Legwarmers girls, legwarmers. See, legwarmers aren’t just for ballet dancers anymore. Babies, girlies and mommies alike can all look pretty darn cute as long as they don’t wear THIS pair (even though they’re made from organic cotton).
Listen, legwarmers already toe the line of costume so steer clear of anything that’s not a bold color or a geometric pattern (best suited for those under 10 years old) unless of course you want to look like you’re in the musical Hair or in the main company at the Kirov.
I know, legwarmers are SO 80s and I swore I’d never revisit the fashions of that horrible decade, but trust me ladies, warmers can actually be cute, if worn appropriately.
Go:
If you’ve just recently left the warmth of your Mommy’s uterus, all bets are off and do as you please because (let’s be honest) you CAN, for a little while longer! This adorable rainbow pair of legwarmers from Tiny Bird Organics will not only send subliminal messages for folks to start serenading you with Somewhere Over the Rainbow, but they’ll also match everything you’ve got in your new wardrobe.
On the other hand, if you’re able to form full sentences, why not get all of your BFFS matching legwarmers (also from Tiny Bird Organics) and start a clique that will make ALL the girls (and even a few of the boys) jealous? The more mismatched they are to the outfit, the more your irreverence will be remembered at your 20th high school reunion. Well, they didn’t remember my irreverence, but they DID remember that I wore chopsticks in my hair, so let’s just call it a wash, people.
Now, if you’re of a certain age, follow this Tracy Metro patented legwarmer wearing technique and you’ll be the talk of all the soccer moms. Don a cute, shortish shirt over the 73% organic cotton grapevine stripped tights by Maggie’s Organics and then toss on a pair of Maggie’s khaki colored, organic legwarmers over top of the tights. Layers, ladies! Wear the legwarmers spats style over your killer heels and up to your knees.
Then, strut your stuff on the catwalk. Yeah, on the catwalk… er, in the parking lot. Yeah, in the parking lot.
Tracy Metro (and yes, Metro IS her real name!) is a TV host who was eco-chic before eco and chic were even hyphenated! Wanna learn more about this eco-conut? Grab a fare card and go for a ride at www.tracymetro.com