F A S H I O N // Life is better in Black, White...and Red

I love Cali because the Cali life is all about that relaxed vibe, where the weather is perfect anywhere on the West Coast, and you can find anything you've ever imagined, from food to clothing to music. Mermaids can walk amongst people and unicorns are no longer a dying breed. It's the place where anything is possible but only if you work for it, humble yourself, and find the right people. You'll definitely need the right pair of shoes and a rockin' outfit to make you stand out in this sea of people.

S U N // Burberry
D R E S S // No Rest for Bridget
B A G // Coach
B R A C E L E T S // H&M/Alex & Ani/Juicy Couture
F L A T S // Banana Republic

Glee

I love Glee. I love everything it stands for in terms of giving people rights and introducing issues that some people do not know exist. Yet, there are some stances that I think contradict themselves. I don’t appreciate some of the choreography that sexualizes the actresses. Regardless what the song is implying, the choreography is sending all the wrong messages to women and girls who watch the show. Then there is the constant bullying and rivalry amongst Sue and Roz. Yes some rivalry is healthy to some extent, but it’s perpetuating the constant cycle of being bulled. Lastly, tagging in the bathroom? Really? Do teens do that in school? Yeah, probably.. But to instill this in teens mines and making it okay for television, reinforces the idea that they can get away with it in real life.

Let’s analyze the latest show - Choke. Watch it here: http://www.hulu.com/watch/356212/glee-choke

The music was beautiful. Their rendition of “Shake It Out” was incredibly moving and Glee raised awareness of domestic violence, which I have discussed in a previous posting. Let me just say, Beiste should not have given Cooter a second chance! Hello! The first hit was signs of getting out. Don’t create excuses for your spouses abusive behavior. Get out! There is help who provide shelters and can help with a fresh start.
I'm glad they instilled the idea of having Puck graduate. The boys of the Glee got together in efforts to help him pass his last class when he lost hope in himself and wanted to drop out of high school.

Earlier in the show, it displays Puck singing “Schools Out For Summer,” and there are the cheerleaders being overtly sexualized and parents are not criticizing Glee for this? Look at the movements and judge for yourself.

Later, Tina, Brittany, Santana, Candy, and Mercedes sing “Cell Block Tango.” Once again, I understand this is a sexual broadway, but teenagers are watching this writers! They are watching the way these girls dance and will do this to get attention. Not all the dancing is sexualized. The choreography for "I Wanna Dance With Somebody" was artistic and fun.

Am I overanalyzing this? Glee seems to do just as much good with the same amount of bad. Maybe their writers should reanalyze their scripts? Or just modify the finer details that are not necessary?

I hope this blog gets to the right people.

But for those of you who came for the look, parks are great places to shoot photos, but I apologize that this was look was for the greater scheme of things.
Lipstick: MAC Vegas Volt
Nail Polish: Kardashian Kolor 

So here is my first lookbook post.

http://lookbook.nu/psherman42

 Here is another photo of the look.

Other items not mentioned on Lookbook:

Lipstick: MAC Russian Red

Earrings: Forever 21

Bracelet: Abercrombie Kids

I like this outfit because it can be casual, but good for occasions. The shirt and boots keep it casual, while the skirt makes it more feminine and dressy. These boots are one of my favorites, not only because of the color, but the details on it as well. Of course, accessories also change the mood of the outfit, so style to liking.

Make up suggestion for these colors, I definitely would recommend red lipstick, particularly on the bold side. Of course pinks would work well too.