Six years later, Lindsay is…Lindsay, while Hilary still has clothing lines, a book deal, a stable relationship (who put a ring on it), and no one would ever think of including her in their celebrity death pool. Not only has she transitioned from Disney teen queen to grown woman without taking a trainwreck detour, she has done so while cultivating a simple yet chic personal style that reflects her seemingly low-maintenance, easygoing, approach to life.

Team Hilary for the win.

Product Information: Jeans, $39.50; Top, $14.99; Scarf, $12; Shoes, $26.50; Bag, $29.

This outfit is fabulous because it’s flattering and fitted, without being constricting or floozy-ish. I adore the contrast of the flowy shirt/fitted pants and the to-die-for red heels (though of course, an embroidered flat would look just as great). And who knew how much cooler skinny jeans looked with an easy roll at the bottom? (Note: these Rock Star skinny jeans from Old Navy are the best. pants. ever.)

This outfit would be perfect for class, coffee dates, shopping outings, happy hours… it’s so versatile and easily customizable. You could even swap out the tank for a long sleeve top or a boyfriend cardigan and wear this look through the fall. And – bonus! – the quilted bag can be worn over your shoulder or across your body to add even more versatility to the look.

And with that, my work here is done.
Now excuse me while I go listen to Come Clean and say my daily prayer for Lindsay.

I love dudes.  Straight up, dudes are amazing with their tallness and deep voices and facial hair and whatnot.  I even like their ability to eat astounding amounts of food and their random, dorky humor.  There are so many awesome things about guys that girls in general just don’t have.

However, there are some things that girls have that guys should just stay away from.  These things mostly exist in the realm of fashion (and make-up, but we won’t go there because dudes should not wear make-up, period.  We’re talking to you, Adam Lambert).  Here is the list of the most heinous fashion crimes committed by the male population:

Super Skinny Jeans

Some dudes have fabulous legs, don’t get me wrong, but I’d rather see them tanning under a pair of board shorts at the beach than outlined in super tight, stretchy denim.  Oh, and guess what?  Your junk doesn’t look so hot when it’s squeezed to one side of a pair of low-riding jeans that you probably stole from my dirty laundry basket.

Murses

Do guys really need to carry that much stuff around?  Dudes should have a wallet, a phone, and some keys (preferably to an amazing apartment and a hot car, but I digress).  That’s it.  If you have anything else, then it better be schoolbooks or gym clothes, in which case you can get a messenger bag.  A MANLY messenger bag.

Manpris

Guys may think they look European and stylish, but they really just look like they stole my mother’s pants by mistake for the walk of shame home on a Sunday morning.  Capris are barely acceptable for women, so men should definitely not embrace the manpri trend.  Guess what – you look stocky, short and ridiculous in them, too.

Male Gladiator Sandals

WHAT!  Men are trying to steal this glorious trend away from us??  I have so many issues with this.  First and foremost, dudes have ugly feet.  No joking, as much as I love dudes, I can’t stand their feet.  I definitely do not want to see those hairy, unwashed monsters in a pair of strappy gladiators.  Don’t even think about getting a pedicure and using that as an excuse to wear them, either (…again, I suspect Adam Lambert).

Male Headbands

Dude. WTF.  If a guy has long hair, I’m down with that (really down with that), but do not try to style it up with a headband and then rock out at the local bar.  Let it be free, homie.  And if your hair isn’t long and you’re still trying to rock the head gear?  We’re gonna have to address those issues later…

Anything Bought In The Women’s Section

Seriously?  There isn’t enough clothing on the male side of the store, they have to skulk over to our side?  I understand that some dudes are slender and need a different cut than the rest of the American male population, but there are stores that specifically cater to those kinds of men (yay, Uniqlo and American Apparel!).  If only guys would do some research, they could find plenty of male clothing lines that have fantastic style and cuts.  Stay. Out. Of. My. Section.  I already have to fight off that hipster biotch for those rad jeans – I don’t want to have to throw an elbow at a dude, too.

Um. It looks like my grandpa started designing clothes!

Or maybe not. Even he doesn’t wear his pants this high. What were the people at Society for Rational Dress thinking?

Their designs are typically chic, simple and beautiful. But these? These “pants” are pleading for a camel toe. And a nursing home.

And where exactly does the zipper start? What does one wear with a pair of pants that belts at the breasts? Does this look come in capris?

I know that we are trying to move away from the low rise fad that leaves cracks exposed and the infamous muffin top, but this is taking things a bit too far, no?