Selfies
Yes, it was selected as Oxford Dictionary’s word of the year for 2013 and yes we are all walking around with a camera phone but it’s one trend that could never show its ugly face again (pun intended) and not be missed.
We can also dump the “model mouth,” “duck lips,” “sideways-peace sign,” and the “standard middle finger” pose from our social media repertoire.
By all means capture those special moments with family and friends but don’t forget to actually BE in the moment too.
And with social media experiencing new rules and regulations you could stand to curtail the half naked, barely dressed, excessive cleavage sharing photos of your new tattoo. Keep in mind potential employers are now checking social media to get a glimpse of the real you. Keep it classy.
(Don’t even get us started on the random foodie pics.)
Uggs
The name says it all. They may be the gateway shoe to orthopedic footwear with Velcro straps. Yes, Uggs are comfortable to throw on to keep your feet warm in the snow, or around the ski lodge but when they start becoming your “go to” footwear choice to run to the grocery store, airport or night out on the town, then you know you’ve got a real problem and you should seek help from a trusted, stylish friend.
This also includes other ugly foot wear trends like “Toe Shoes”, Crocks, flip flops in the winter and anything neon because unless you are an Olympic athlete or Tron, few people can pull off these trends.
Smoking
Sadly, many people still smoke, but any random internet search will inform you of the dangers of cigarette smoking and the thousands of studies, facts and benefits of quitting. Maybe this will be the year you cut back, curtail and even eventually quit for good. With the support from family, friends,
nicotine gum and patches you can do it.
Bag It
We’re talking the annoying white and blue plastic grocery store bags. Many cashiers like to load up these bags with just one item per bag resulting in more plastic in your home, our landfills and ocean. If you must use a plastic bag, try to maximize your take home bags bye doubling up and filling it full with groceries. You could always go green and bring your own chic canvas bag or if you are only picking up a few items, try NO BAG.
Tanning
Yes everyone looks great with a tan, except maybe Sharon Needles, but no one should look like a “Cheeto” or “Tan Mom.” The long-term advance aging effects of searing your skin like an Ahi tuna can be found all over the World Wide Web and sadly all over your face. Consider spray tans and bronzers
as a healthier alternative for a golden glow.
Twerking
Yes every generation has its controversial dance craze, from Elvis’s pelvis to the Y.M.C.A. to dirty dancing and vogueing. Let’s hope twerking and convulsing like your booty is having a seizure falls by the wayside along with The Chicken Dance and the Maccarena.
Unplug 2 Connect
Don’t let social media, computer games, email, text messaging and Grindr keep you from making a real life connection. Try and stay engaged with the folks sharing your dinner, night out together, or family moments.
In 2014, there will always be time to check out the latest twerking-selfie video that someone posted when they were dancing upside down in their Uggs in the tanning booth.
