SHUT UP AND WEAR IT! BLOG by Style Expert Felix Mercado

Andy Cohen, Sherri Shepherd, Diane Sawyer and MEEEEEE!

Posted by Felix Mercado on February 20th, 2012

A couple of weeks ago my good friends at Loehmann’s SHUT UP AND asked if I’d be interested in participating in the 24th Annual Auction & Party of Bailey House at the Lexington Avenue Armory (68 Lexington Avenue) on February 22, 2012.

In case you aren’t familiar with this event, it’s an uhmayzing soirée where New York’s compassionate trendsetters raise money to house homeless people with AIDS/HIV through a fabulous evening of cocktails, mingling, and bidding wars.

Photos from 2011 Bailey House Auction & Party

With no hesitation you know my answer was…

But wait it gets better… I’m to be included in a Luxurious hip New York Staycation auction package complete with two nights at The Standard Hotel (breakfast and dinner) and a $2,500 shopping spree at Loehmann’s with a makeover by international celebrity fashion stylist – ME! All that and yours truly, beyond…

Hosted by New York’s finest designers and television personalities, including Andy Cohen, Simon Doonan, Sherri Shepherd, and more, this year’s event will be a star-studded gala to remember.

The live auction, featuring moi on stage, will feature fabulous, one-of-a-kind items, with all proceeds benefiting Bailey House clients. Attendees will be able to bid on exclusive items and experiences including meet and greets with Bravo’s Andy Cohen or legendary journalist Diane Sawyer, passes to Jean Paul Gaultier’s couture show and home items from Swarovski, Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams and much more.

I am both honored and flattered to be a part of such a special evening and a great cause. So if you’re in town, interested in attending and want to buy me, visit BaileyHouse.org for more information on Wednesday night’s fabulosity (VIP Reception – 6 pm, Main event – 7 pm, Live auction – 8:30 pm).

Now SHUT UP AND pause for this great cause! Who knows… you may get lucky with me for a day! Wink wink!

Introducing Beyonce’ & Jay Z’s Bundle of Joy, Blue Ivy Carter

Posted by Felix Mercado on February 11th, 2012

Anyone who knows me can tell you I am not that person who falls all over a celebrities baby, let alone gets into their personal business, but I couldn’t resist this post because my sistah from anotha motha’s baby, Blue Ivy Carter, is too cute for words.

Yep, I have exclusive pics of the proud Mamma and Papa smitten with their beyond fabulous little girl.

Can you imagine being Blue Ivy and the life she was born into? BLESS!

Oh and back to why Beyonce’ is my sistah from anotha motha. Well, way back when I had long curly hair my close friends use to say she and I resembled each other. So my nickname became Feyonce’. Awwwwwright!

Now SHUT UP AND enjoy the adorable pics.

Giants “Blue” Is The NEW Black!

Posted by Felix Mercado on February 6th, 2012

Young and old, fan or just watching because it was the biggest event of the year, everyone was either in Indianapolis, at a sport bar or at a Super Bowl party, INCLUDING ME with flu like symptoms and all!

The days leading up to game day had me on edge, as it was us against them! Yep, them, meaning all those losers who cheered against the Giants because they didn’t want us to win. Well we did, the Giants are world champions and those of you who didn’t think Big Blue could do it… you can SHUT UP AND…

In between drinking a friends “Love Punch” and shoveling chicken, ribs and s’mores down my throat, I joined in the festivities as everyone did. I.e., every time a commercial came on we put the television on mute, pumped up the music and danced as if we were at a nightclub. But only for a couple of minutes because the moment those cuties with booties returned to the field it was back to nail biting, jumping and roaring at the big screen.

All that until Madonna’s half time performance… Good lawd does she know how to put on a show.

Miss Thang had every bell and whistle jingling and whistling from dancing queens to… well… LMFAO, Minaj, MIA and Celo Green looking like a sequin tent on stage at Priscilla Queen of the Desert.

Yes honey, Madonna has albums to sell and stadiums to fill… but as smart as she is, we all know the only reason why she worked with any of those top-selling artists is because… she has albums to sell and stadiums to fill. LOL!!!

More like “Give Me All Your MONEY!”

But it wasn’t long after her show before the twitter comments started to roll in with the best tweet of the eve going to someone who shall remain nameless: “@BettyWhite performing as @Madonna at halftime was #hysterical” LOL, I’m still OMG’ing and will remember that tweet for the rest of my days! LOL!!!

You are working it Betty White!!! LMFAO

But not long after, four minutes to be exact which is what it took for them to dismantle the stage, it was back to sitting on the edge of my seat… 15-17 was the score and everyone one in the room was either praying, pacing or sitting there with their eyes wide open hoping for a miracle. And honey, the good lawd must have heard our prayers. The Giants, trailing by two points, drove 88 yards to the winning touchdown on a six-yard run by tailback Ahmad Bradshaw with 57 seconds left. #WHOSYOURDADDY!!!

The Giants SHUT UP AND became the first team to win a Super Bowl after going 9-7 in the regular season. They won six straight games, four of them in the postseason, after their record dropped to 7-7. Please don’t ask me how I know this. LOL!!!

And what did we learn from this whole experience my fashion victims? That blue & white is the new black and Madonna employed more people last night than Congress has in the past year. LOL!!!

Now SHUT UP AND celebrate our Super Bowl win!

Six More Inches… #OhMy!

Posted by Felix Mercado on February 2nd, 2012

Whoops, that was a total Freudian slip… I meant six more weeks. No really, a short while ago the ground hog popped his furry little head out and some how his shadow mouthed we’ll have six more weeks of winter.

Where and how in the hell we came to this belief is beyond moi! No really, I want to know what the person who discovered this prediction was smoking so I can call my girl Joan Rivers and get together in her SUV for a little passing of the “peace” pipe. LOL!!!

Joan, even at 135 years old you still slay me. Whoops, another Freudian slip! I digress!

Any who, so we have another six weeks of layering, bundling up, and putting a hat on it left, but that doesn’t mean we should choose…

Yeah, winter is gloomy with its cold, damp and windy days but if you add a bit of pop, personality or fun to your look, the days won’t seem as… well… ummm… I’m at a loss here! Work with me people… okay I got it! The days won’t seem as cold.

I say think color, think sexy and think flirty the next time you’re getting dressed. Or even better think of yourself as a present.

Yes, a present… while the wrapping may not be eye-catching, its what’s underneath that will have tongues-a-wagging!

Booya! I’ll get lost on any mountain with this monochromatic hunk of hotness! #WHAT

So screw whatever the ground hog says and listen to the weatherman… even though his track record isn’t always on point, and wear what you want. But make sure it’s flattering otherwise I’ll talk and write about YOU!

Now SHUT UP AND WEAR something fabulous!

Crack isn’t Back… IS IT?

Posted by Felix Mercado on January 25th, 2012

I have been trying to figure this one out for THE LONGEST! What is it about exposing the one part of your body that is supposed to be covered that gets people off? Somebody please… TELL ME!

Is this fashion victim airing it out? Or is she, and her friend in the blue dress, celebrating the fact that her crack isn’t wack? #Newsflash… unless you’re HBO’s True Blood Joe Manganiello, there is nothing about your crack anyone wants to see!

Lllllllawd HELP ME!

The problem here isn’t that her top is too short or her bottom is too low, it just DOESN’T FIT!

#InDenial

Either way running around with your tail bone hanging out is kinda gross! Not just to the people behind you but YOU as well. Doesn’t he feel the breeze against his backside? UGH as in LY is all I have to say…

So to take matters into their own hands, my loyal readers have been sending me pictures of these offenders in the hopes I’ll write a post that will offer up a few OMG gasps, LOL’s and tips victims can use so the faux pas isn’t repeated. Well, today is…

Aside from issuing a SHUT UP AND WEAR IT fashion citation for indecent exposure, which could land a victim in the closet for the next 20 years, putting someone on blast is the next best thing!

Yep, posting their picture just like they do on FOX’s Americas Most Wanted is the only other way we can get them to see the error of their ways.

Bet you’ve never seen a crack like that before? Total OMG!!!

Not to mention, others may recognize your bootie and so will begin the gossip. Trust, there is nothing worse than being put on blast because of something you’ve worn, or lack there of, right Kesha?

So to remedy this growing problem, I would like to introduce you to a random piece of fashion I stumbled upon while up late one night. Wait for it… Trendy Top! Yep, it’s the top that’s not!

You can be perfectly covered in three easy steps. Step in, pull up and adjust! All that in seconds… #NOT!!! Or you can try Miss Oops JAKs, a lace camisole layered look worn underneath a top that is said to be the latest fashion weapon used to fight butt-crack and muffin tops.

Another #NOT!!! While these may remedy the situation for some with small bums, this is not an option for others… right Nicki Minaj?

I.e., if you have a lot of junk in your trunk, then your only option should be to buy clothing that actually fits. And if that doesn’t work, then see a plastic surgeon to discuss other options. #Trust, the last thing you want is to offend Mr. Right because you look like…