Weekly Likes and Dislikes in Fashion

Like of the Week: The Uniform Project 

This 365 day project followed Sheena Matheiken, a woman who vowed to to wear a classic LBD all year long in order to raise money and awareness for the Akanksha Foundation, a campaign to better advance education within her native home of India, as well as promoting "sustainable fashion".

Sheena started out with 7 black identical dresses and with a pinch of creativity and a drive for her cause, she took a concept and an idea and made it into a one-woman revolution in fashion.

You can follow her year-long triumph by going to www.theuniformproject.com where you can learn more and even donate.

Up to date Sheena and the Uniform Project have raised a total of $80,523 dollars and as a result now there are 223 lucky kids who are receiving school uniforms and other school-based expenses within Indian slums to better further their education. You can even see all her daily fashions on her website. Most of her accessories were picked from local NYC thrift shops and flea markets and many items were even donated. Just goes to show what one woman with a vision and a Little Black Dress can achieve ;)

Dislike of the Week: Paperself Eyelashes

Popular fashion website Refinery 29 is already raving about this new trend in lash eye-wear but I have to say I'm not among the the masses that will embrace this trend anytime soon. (Honestly, as if false lashes aren't challenging enough!)

These paper lashes, which can be purchased at www.LunaandCurious.blogspot.com, are said to be "inspired by the traditional craft of Chinese paper cutting", and come in a variety of designs from horses to peach blossoms. 

I personally find this look, overall and in one word, frightening. Not only does it look unnatural, but I cannot help but wonder if the paper itself will get tangled up in the natural lashes or even restrict the line of vision. Think about it, how distracting must it be to have scraps of paper flapping against your eyelids everytime you blink?! 

Now I can see this look working on Lady Gaga, and I can even tolerate the idea of it on Halloween to be sure, but in an everyday (or even night) setting, this look has no business rearing it's shocking head...or, um... lashes. What do you think, readers?