These 30+ “Professional” Makeup Artists Should Find Something Else to Do

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Makeup Artist Fails

Everyone has a learning curve when they’re trying makeup for the first time. But, when you go to a professional, you expect to end up with a look that you like. When that doesn’t line up, it’s disappointing whether you’re just trying something new at Sephora or a celeb getting ready for their closeup. These clients — famous and otherwise — were all done dirty by their professional makeup artists.

It’s an Ad?

If you’re advertising a makeup product, it’s important to make the product look good. That’s basic marketing, right? Well, it seems like they weren’t too worried about that with this ad on TikTok.

It’s an Ad?

Listen, we can give this stencil the benefit of the doubt — maybe at a reasonable distance, this stencil would work. We’re not so sure about this intense zoom-in on the model’s eyebrow is the best choice without tidying this look.

Even on TV

If you’re stepping out in front of the cameras for TV, you want to look your best. However, we can see how some days might not work out as well as others.

Even on TV

This Hoarders personality’s makeup artist may have forgotten to do something. Namely, the makeup isn’t blended down this woman’s neck. Alongside the starkly differing tones, it stands out under the lights and cameras. Maybe the other episodes are better.

Not as Promised

When you pay for a makeup look, the price can vary. The heavier the makeup, the more the look is likely to cost. It’s more product, after all.

Not as Promised

This person was headed to get their makeup done as a bridesmaid. For $60, they were promised a “full face.” In the end, they left with a splash of CC cream and some light mascara and eyeliner on their eyes. It isn’t bad but it’s definitely not what they asked for.

What’s Happening Here?

There are some places you expect to see near-flawless makeup. At the very least, you expect something a little more than what’s happening here.

What’s Happening Here?

Despite this show airing on Netflix, it seems like that doesn’t guarantee the makeup will look Hollywood-worthy. It’s hard to figure out what’s supposed to be going on here. Either way, though, it doesn’t seem to be working out. Hopefully, it got better in the next scene.

That’s Quite a Price

This makeup isn’t necessarily bad. Sure, it’s not everyone’s style but we can see how someone might go for a look like this. However, it’s the price tag that really stands out on this one.

That’s Quite a Price

This makeup artist was charging their clients $350 for this look. At that point, you’d expect something truly extravagant. But, some found that this look just seems a little lacking for such an intense price tag.

You Forgot His Beard

Bradley Cooper is an incredibly famous actor, so you’d think his team would make sure everything is properly blended before he hits the red carpet.

You Forgot His Beard

We’re not quite sure what went wrong here. What we do know is that these artists may have missed a step — or the entire bottom half of the actor’s face. The end result is a look that clearly isn’t blended into his beard.

Just the Face, Please

In a show like Criminal Minds, the makeup of the actors playing FBI agents might not be the first effect you think of.

Just the Face, Please

Away from the more gruesome details of the show, though, the main cast still has to stay camera ready. When it came time for this actor’s next scene, it seems like things might have been a little rushed judging by the unblended ears and neck.

The Spray Tan Miscalculation

When Selena Gomez was getting ready for the 2018 Met Gala, it wasn’t a makeup artist’s fault for this mishap, although she may have wanted to call one in. Like many others, the star tried to apply her own spray tan.

The Spray Tan Miscalculation

“[I] put on some of this tanning lotion, and it looked really beautiful and very even. As the evening went on, [my skin is] getting a little darker and darker, and I didn’t notice.” After the event, Gomez was quick to poke fun at her spray tan fail.

Who Did This to Drew Barrymore?

Powder is a part of a lot of people’s makeup routines. The goal is not to overdo it — especially if you’re standing under bright lights with snapping cameras all night.

Who Did This to Drew Barrymore?

This look might have worked for Drew Barrymore off the red carpet but her makeup artist didn’t quite take the effects of the situation into account. As soon as the cameras flashed, the powder showed easily, giving the actress a paler look around her eyes than she was probably hoping for.

A New Style

There are plenty of videos online showing off new ways to try your makeup out. It doesn’t seem like every makeup artist’s ideas are as good as the last, however.

A New Style

This artist may have been creative but it left most viewers scratching their heads. After all, most blush isn’t designed to look like a sunburn. While it might work for a costume, we’re not sure we’d choose this look.

Not Quite the Same

Sometimes, you go to a makeup artist with high expectations. You don’t want them to just add certain makeup items but rather, you’re aiming for something specific. A picture helps a lot!

Not Quite the Same

Still, one photo can’t just carry the session on its own. This person wanted the clean, glittery eyeshadow on the left but the results just don’t match up. As if that wasn’t bad enough, they said the makeup artist argued with this client, complained about others, and obviously disregarded their requests.

Not What They Were Looking For

Matching your foundation to your skin tone is often touted as a basic of makeup. However, it’s not always easy to tell what will work for you by looking at the bottle.

Not What They Were Looking For

If you’re feeling a little overwhelmed or want an expert opinion, why not head to a makeup store? Well, it seems not every artist there always has the correct take on the situation. After asking around for a few minutes, this person had hoped they grabbed the right shade but not quite.

Just a Little Powder

It seems like a lot of celebs and their artists fall victim to powder mishaps in the final stages of setting up their looks. Eva Longoria was another star caught with a little too much powder under the flash of paparazzi lights.

Just a Little Powder

Once these harsh lights flashed, what once gave her a glow beneath her eyes was stark white. To be fair, it doesn’t look like she was planning to strut the red carpet but rather, was just out and about.

Shows in the Profile

A lot of people focus their makeup on their face and that makes sense! After all, that’s where most of the focus is when you love to play around with eyeshadow or lip looks.

Shows in the Profile

However, there are some things you should pay attention to even if your makeup is focused on your face. This star’s artists could have done with some blending before a profile shot like this. Head-on, it might not be too bad but this image makes the difference clear and some fans were quick to call it out.

What Happened Nicole?

Nicole Kidman is a veteran on the red carpet and she’s given the press a lot to love with her looks for the events. However, there are some aspects of her looks the paparazzi have criticized again and again.

What Happened Nicole?

At the Monte-Carlo Gala in 2019, she debuted on the red carpet with the unfortunate white powder mistake. Critics were quick to point out the repeated mistake but it could have been much worse.

The Aging Effect

If there’s one thing that’s hard for makeup artists, it’s making someone look entirely different. It makes sense — special effects makeup is a whole new level of difficulty.

The Aging Effect

Still, that hasn’t stopped movie fans from critiquing some of the artist’s attempts over the years. One example that fans couldn’t quite wrap their heads around was the 104-year-old makeup Guy Pearce donned in Prometheus. The result doesn’t look quite human and fans couldn’t quite look past it.

Camera Ready

When you’re going on TV, you’d hope the makeup team would have your back. Not every show has the same quality for the people starring in them.

Camera Ready

It looks like a reality show like Married at First Sight is apparently a place for makeup fails to fall through. This person doesn’t look too bad but it also seems as though the artist didn’t give much mind to the foundation shade. The person who posted it said it didn’t seem uncommon on the show either.

A Little Uneven

Once again, we have to say that if you’re going to be on TV, you trust your makeup artist to help make sure you’re ready for your big moment.

A Little Uneven

The actor in question here, Martin Kove, wasn’t so lucky. The makeup artist in question here may have forgotten to match and blend the foundation in this case. This might not have been so noticeable if it wasn’t for such an uneven application. It’s easy to see spots where there isn’t any makeup.

Testing Them Out

When you’re looking for a new makeup artist, it can help to look at reviews from past clients. This way, you can get an idea of the person before you shell out any money.

Testing Them Out

This YouTuber was curious and decided to get her makeup done by an artist in her city with the worst reviews. It seems like the reviews weren’t lying either. The image of what they were going for isn’t anywhere near the look they left with.

Oh No, Khloé

There are some celebrities that fans and critics are especially harsh on when judging how they look. Of course, this includes the Kardashians.

Oh No, Khloé

In one of many TV appearances, it seems like the makeup artist forgot something here. From the neck up, the makeup looks rather standard for the star’s style. However, her chest seems to have been left out of the foundation equation the artist was working through here.

A Bit of a Line

Speaking of the Kardashian-Jenners, another makeup fails come from an episode of Keeping Up With the Kardashians — although from a different family member.

A Bit of a Line

A lot of eyes are on Kylie Jenners’ makeup especially since the star touts her own makeup brand. As far as this look goes, there are a few things that come down to stylistic preferences. In this shot, fans and critics had a hard time looking away from Kylie’s unblended hairline.

Blending Is Hard

This is another case of a star who could have spent a few more minutes with their artist and a beauty blender. This look raised a few questions from critics.

Blending Is Hard

Kelly Osbourne debuted this look when she hit the red carpet for the Los Angeles 2012 Art of Elysium Heaven Gala. The mismatched, slightly yellow foundation already caught fans off-guard. Under the flash of the lights, everything from her hairline to her neck was criticized for a lack of blending. It’s bound to happen to everyone eventually!

Not Even Close

As we’ve seen time and time again, matching your foundation isn’t always easy. Yet, it’s also one thing people notice almost instantly. Overall, this person’s makeup isn’t too bad if you focus on their face.

Not Even Close

When the camera zoomed out, though, the audience noticed that the makeup artist may not have matched this person’s foundation perfectly. It didn’t take long for people to complain about how the show didn’t do her justice with this look.

Golden Glow

Once again, we have to point out that expectations are higher for a makeup ad. To advertise the product, you have to make it look as good as possible.

Golden Glow

That’s not the feeling everyone walked away with after seeing what the makeup artist did to the model in this Instagram ad. We could almost chalk this up to an intentional golden glow but a lot of the people who saw the ad were wondering why they used a foundation so far from the model’s shade.

Not Worth the Cost

There are some things worth spending your money on. For many, looking their best at a wedding is worth the cost of working with a makeup artist.

Not Worth the Cost

Maybe not the one this person dealt with, though. They said $40 later, after a trip to get their makeup done, they were left with a look that was lackluster — to say the least. We can’t really blame this person for expecting more than this at that price.

Not Her Most Popular Look

It’s no secret that pop superstar Christina Aguilera has received her fair share of criticism throughout her career — thanks to her bold looks and style.

Not Her Most Popular Look

This one seems like it was intentional, so we hope that she was a fan of it, even if the critics were harsh. However, the eyeshadow and bronzer combination isn’t the appearance many fans liked. The looks a bit aggressive if you aren’t as in love with pink.

It Could Be the Cameras

Jennifer Lopez isn’t new at stunning on the red carpet. With so many appearances under her belt, it’s understandable this star would have a less-than-perfect look sometimes.

It Could Be the Cameras

After this event, fans couldn’t help but noticed that Jennifer Lopez looked a bit more washed out than normal in these pictures. Rather than a foundation problem, though, the culprit here may once again be powder made to look even more dramatic at the flash of the cameras.

This Look Went So Wrong

To be fair, 16 and Pregnant star Maci Bookout’s makeup really would have looked fine if the camera stayed focused on her face. Maybe that was originally the plan.

This Look Went So Wrong

Panning out, however, shows that the reality star’s foundation might not be a perfect match, although it’s blended well. The show may have been able to hide this had they not zoomed out. Yet, some commenters were quick to note the temperature, studio lights, or other factors could account for the difference.

That’s a Lot…

There are some things that can vary in price a lot. Depending on who you work with, you might pay a pretty penny to get your makeup done by that artist.

That’s a Lot…

This artist apparently charged a staggering $700K for this birthday look. Given the intense fee, you would think the end result would be unmatched. While this look isn’t bad, it isn’t necessarily one everyone thought was worth this amount of money.

A Little Backwards

This makeup artist was ready to show off the latest work they did for a client. Some of the people who saw the results had a few questions, though. The biggest one was about the lashes.

A Little Backwards

If you’re charging someone, shouldn’t the lashes at least be on the right way? Some of the other commenters were quick to question the contour that this makeup artist tried to do on this client as well. It’s just not particularly well-blended. We hope the client liked it, at least.

Missed a Spot

In a show like 20/20, the makeup might not be the focus. Still, they didn’t do this person any favors by skipping a step. Namely, the hairline here is what does this look in.

Missed a Spot

Otherwise, it probably would have looked okay! The only problem is that the hairline really distracts from everything else. Maybe it wasn’t as noticeable before someone paused at the wrong moment but we’re not so sure.

Loose Powder

It seems like loose powder must be the bane of celebrities’ red carpet routine with eagle-eyed critics looking at high-definition photos like this.

Loose Powder

Melissa Joan Hart wasn’t safe from this makeup mistake when she hit the red carpet for the Frozen premiere. The dusting of powder is so light. So, when the cameras weren’t flashing, this probably wasn’t as starkly noticeable.

They Look a Little Different

The red carpet is supposed to give stars the chance to show off and shine. As such, a lot of work usually goes into getting them ready for premieres.

They Look a Little Different

It seems like Natalie Portman’s makeup artist might have been a little too rushed in the process. That or they just failed to look at their famous client straight on to check if this eyeshadow was close to even.

Not as Fun as They Hoped

When it comes to choosing a birthday gift for yourself, a makeover can be a lot of fun! That is, unless it turns out like this.

Not as Fun as They Hoped

This person just wanted a new look for their 30th birthday. The total for this look ended up costing about $60. Judging by the caption they added here, it seems like they weren’t too thrilled with the results or the cost they came with.

Caught at a Bad Time

Listen, this one might not come down to the makeup itself. However, the image people caught in the process was one they couldn’t let go of.

Caught at a Bad Time

After all, this doesn’t quite look like a relaxing or refreshing process. It looks more like something you’d see in a scary movie. While it all boils down to an ill-timed screenshot, this artist is only applying eyeliner to their client’s waterline, although the process looks downright terrifying.

Blend, Blend, Blend!

We really can’t stress how important blending is when you do your makeup. It’s how you achieve the smooth look that most people want, whether they prefer something matte or natural.

Blend, Blend, Blend!

So, we have to wonder what this company was thinking when they advertised their bronzer like this. The blending here left something to be desired for many viewers. The comments weren’t about to just let this go either.

This One Is Really Bad

Some of these foundation mismatches have been pretty bad. A few might have gone unnoticed without the intense scrutiny a paused scene can offer.

This One Is Really Bad

It’s hard to blame this one on anything but a makeup artist. The foundation here just doesn’t match this person’s neck and chest — and it clearly doesn’t match their ears either. At almost any angle, this makeup might need a second go.

Wait a Second…

Okay, this one is bad for different reasons. This makeup could look cool if it wasn’t like this. Namely, this isn’t makeup at all.

Wait a Second…

It’s just a tiger print photoshopped over someone’s eye but photographed as if it was a makeup look. We have to wonder what the goal was here. Was this supposed to showcase a concept or did they actually believe someone would think this was real?

The Cut-Off

It seems we really can’t stress this enough. When you add foundation, don’t forget to blend it into your neck. Otherwise, people might notice.

The Cut-Off

This person was enjoying an episode of Who Killed Sara when they noticed the makeup artist may have made a slight mistake for this scene. When the character turned like this and the viewer paused it, the line where the makeup stopped became clear.

Not Exactly What They Asked For

There are an endless number of ways to do someone’s makeup. That’s why the artist usually talks to a customer about their preferences beforehand.

Not Exactly What They Asked For

On the bright side, this person said the look was free and it’s not necessarily bad. However, it’s not what they asked for. The person explains that they specifically asked for a “no makeup” look. Instead of something natural, they walked away with a new look entirely.

Not Looking at the Eyeliner

There are some publications that you expect to only tout the best looks. You probably think Vogue would nail this aspect.

Not Looking at the Eyeliner

In this post, they were trying to show off the eyeliner and, admittedly, it’s a great cat-eye. It’s not necessarily what everyone is paying attention to, though. Instead, all eyes were on the mascara the model was wearing. We’re not sure what happened there.

Something’s Off Here

It really seems like blending is one of the hardest parts of this art, especially when we look at all these pictures in a row. Even Andy Cohen wasn’t safe from the mistakes of blending here either.

Something’s Off Here

Especially around his eyes, you can see where his foundation isn’t as clearly blended here. Some were quick to point out they didn’t catch the celeb at a flattering angle, which doesn’t help.

Not the Best Look

This one is almost salvageable but still stood out enough for people to have a few notable criticisms about the look.

Not the Best Look

For one, this comes from another ad, so people were extra critical about the quality of the makeup they put on the model. With a closeup like this, any flaws will be easily noticed. Some critics wondered why they didn’t put a little more effort — and blending — into this look.

Angelina Jolie

From casual to high glam, we’ve seen a lot of different looks from Angelina Jolie. Not every single one has been as well-received by critics as the last.

Angelina Jolie

In this photo, the star looked ready to stun. Unfortunately, the cameras caused the powder to stand out. Once again, the near-invisible finish Jolie was donning showed up unexpectedly under the flash of the lights.

40+ Photos We Found Online Of People Who Took DIY Fashion A Little Too Far

What a Pair!

Have you ever woken up late, thrown your clothes on to get to work, and then realized later that you put two different colored socks on? If you have experienced that then maybe these shoes just aren’t for you.

What a Pair!

After all, these see-through heels will make that situation even more awkward. On top of wearing see-through heels, this person is also opting to wear socks with heels which is another way to push the boundaries of fashion. And not in a good way!

Amphibious Ware

Having prints on bathing suits is not a new trend. In fact, many of the cutest fashion trends over the past several decades have been prints. One of the most popular prints out there is of animals but what you see believe is not what we’re referring to!

Amphibious Ware

The swimsuit designer behind this one-of-a-kind piece went one step further and just made the suit out of the animal itself. We hope these are just models and not the real thing. Plus, who in their right mind would wear such a thing?

The World Is Your Oyster

One way to make yourself stand out is to have specialty nails done. This can be shown through a particular color, a unique graphic, or even a different length. So, when it comes to unique designs, there is a wide range of options.

The World Is Your Oyster

This person wanted to have a little taste of the sea and decided it might be fun to wear oyster stick-on nails. But this is just a little too out there, and it seems like it might be a safety hazard.

I’m Getting Hungry!

Ramen Noodles are good! If you’ve ever gone through a time of life where you struggled with money, you probably ate quite a bit of this easy to prepare and cheap food.

I’m Getting Hungry!

But no matter how many packages you have eaten, we are pretty sure that you would not consider wearing it. So, this guy must have really been into Ramen because he decided it was the perfect ensemble to run down to the mini-mart in.

Keep it PG

Dressing up your pet is nothing new, and it is something that a lot of pet owners love to do. It used to be that mostly you just saw dogs wearing clothes, but now many people are deciding that cats look just as cute dressed up.

Keep it PG

This person wanted to make sure that their cat was outfitted for the summer months and decided the best way to do that was to crochet a swimsuit. Maybe it’s the extra bikini top cups but we just feel like this is taking things to a weird level.

Meat Socks

Fancy socks are a big trend with a lot of guys. They often pair them whimsically with suits or even business casual ensembles to show a little bit more of their personality. Sometimes though, you should just stick with the tried and true patterns.

Meat Socks

These meat socks maybe something different but are also totally inappropriate for almost any outfit. We can only see these socks working in one way, and that is if you are a butcher.

FaceTime

We all have our favorite actors or actresses, and sometimes we like to show our love for them by wearing graphics on our clothing. Typically though, those graphics reside on shirts or even patches.

FaceTime

Having Steve Buscemi all over your lower half in the form of these leggings is not quite as cool as this person thinks it is. Maybe they should have stuck to just wearing those cliche graphic tees… Anything is better than this!

Peeping Out

One of the most frustrating things about having long hair is that you have to continually fight to keep it out of your face when it tends to get windy. This is why many people resort to ponytails or headbands.

Peeping Out

This person, though, had an ingenious idea and chose to distress her jacket in such a way that she could use it almost as if it was a hair tie. Though we do appreciate the out-the-box thinking, we still feel that maybe it’s a little too far out of the norm.

Letting Them Air Out

Have you ever spent all day in a pair of cowboy boots? If you have, then you know that inevitably your feet sweat quite a bit, and typically by the day’s end, you’re in heaps of pain. So we can see why someone thought this was a good idea in theory.

Letting Them Air Out

But in reality, the finished result did not quite foot the bill. In fact, it only made the person wearing these look like they were trying a little too hard. We’re also getting gladiator vibes from this and not in a good way!

Nothing to Hide

Most of the time, wearing a see-through garment will be a little too revealing for everyday errands. But the designer of these see-through plastic pants clearly didn’t feel that way. Maybe it’s just a layer of protection before painting, but we feel that this person is committing a fashion crime.

Nothing to Hide

Also, if it is true that this to just to help with a paint job, then what is the excuse for those shoes? No matter which way you look at this outfit, it will never be cute. We know we sound harsh but hey, it’s kind of our job!

‘Egg’-cellent

Some people like to leave a mark. This, when it comes to fashion, often means incorporating novelty pieces into their wardrobe. Unfortunately, this person took that idea of standing out in a very unsavory direction.

‘Egg’-cellent

There are not many people that could get away with carrying around a purse that looks like a chicken. Rihanna can make just about any fashion trend work and even she would struggle to make this look good.

Over or Under

Another place that a person can get a little fun into their fashion is with accessories. One of the easiest, of course, is the earring, and you are probably well aware that there are tons of fun little stores that sell novelty earrings.

Over or Under

But these little toilet paper roll earrings that this person crafted just cannot and will not ever be fashion-forward. After all, toilet paper is associated with going to the bathroom and that is something that is most definitely unrelated to fashion.

Stale Fashion

These little silica packets have a purpose, of course, and that is to maintain moisture within the package. That is it! They’re definitely not designed to be worn as a fashion statement.

Stale Fashion

While we like the out-the-box thinking behind this creation, we’re struggling to wrap our brains around this look. What are your thoughts on it? We’re trying to be open to interpretation since maybe we’re judging it too harshly.

Drink Up!

A lot of adult beverages come in specialty bottles or packaging, and many people like to collect them. One of the most popular might just be that purple velvet bag that we all have seen in countless places.

Drink Up!

This person thought it would be a good idea to take all the bags that they had and sew them into a jacket. All this does, though, is show the world that maybe they may have a slight problem…

Slither it Up!

Office attire can get boring, so we can understand why people would want to find a way to spice things up. Or in this case, slither it up! While we can appreciate people trying to be creative with their accessories, there also has to be a limit.

Slither it Up!

Snake image tights are where we draw the line. Not only would these probably scare your colleagues and customers but we just don’t see the cool factor to them. The only time these would work is on Halloween!

What the Fashion!

The exact words we thought to ourselves when we saw this ugly shoe trend on the runway was “WTF! (aka What the Fashion!)” Apologies to those of you who think this is cool because we will never begin to understand why high-end brands are catching on to this.

What the Fashion!

Those of you who look at these odd and overly-priced shoes in shock, we hear you, we appreciate you and we’re totally with you. As for the rest of you, you should probably get your eyes checked.

You Have Something On Your Ear

Making your own jewelry is a big trend nowadays and a great hobby if you are into that sort of thing. Also, many online marketplaces sell handmade jewelry that has both classic pieces as well as novelty ones.

You Have Something On Your Ear

Though we don’t even know if these spider earrings fit in the novelty category ― they look a little too real and this could lead to some major issues if someone near you is deathly afraid of spiders. So we suggest you don’t take the risk!

Slim Fit

Remember when you were little, and people used to make fun of you for having those chicken legs. Now someone thought it was a good idea to create socks that have actual chicken legs on them. Not sure this is going to be a trendsetter!

Slim Fit

For a fun gag, having these socks or leggings could be a humorous thing, but if you’re trying to wear them to work or just to run errands in, you may want to rethink this fashion choice.

Casual Fashion!

Sometimes it is just a pain to get up and get dressed to head out to run all your errands. It is so much easier just to throw on a pair of shoes and be able to head out the door with whatever you have on, and that may be where this fashion idea came from.

Casual Fashion!

Robe fashion is a thing, and though it looks very comfortable (maybe a little hot), it definitely is a little far out there for most people. Perhaps a silk one or a kimono would be the stylish solution!

Dress it Up

Taking a casual style and dressing it up is not a big stretch when it comes to fashion. Athleisure has been a buzzword for quite a while now. However, when putting your outfit together, you have to understand when to use it and when not to.

Dress it Up

This person is not necessarily executing the fashion trend poorly, it just seems a little too dressy for the situation. Maybe if they had gone with a little lower of a heel, this look might have panned out.

Denim On Denim

The fact of the matter is that there is a way that you can wear denim on denim. But it’s all about the way in which you style it which as you can clearly see here, wasn’t done well. What is that denim headpiece? We’re getting wizard hat vibes…

Denim On Denim

While normally we would recommend pairing two different denim shades together to achieve a cool look, technically this outfit has contrasting colors and it still looks horrid. We’re gonna blame the added pieces for this fashion failure.

Rip it Up

Ripped-up jeans and other pieces of apparel are nothing new. However, when you are choosing to make your own distressed look, you have to be careful of what you use and how you cut it up.

Rip it Up

This guy was going for a distressed top look, and unfortunately, the way that it panned out just looks like he cut his sweater on a barbed-wire fence or something. All in favor of never seeing this again? We hope you said “I.”

Paying for Dirt

The distressed look doesn’t only pertain to ribbed clothing. It also has to do with choosing dyes and techniques to make the clothing look more lived in. That is why many denim choices have an almost dirt-like wash.

Paying for Dirt

Many people have tried to utilize this technique to create their own, especially with denim jeans. Unfortunately, sometimes they take the dirtying up process a little too far. What do you think?

Special Footwear

Sometimes the people taking fashion a little too far are not only consumers but also the designers themselves. So, when two companies decide to merge their products, it can almost seem like the product ends up being just that.

Special Footwear

Take, for instance, when Ugg’s and Teva teamed up together to create these unique sandals. Trying to combine them with an outfit may be challenging since they are tragic looking and make you look flat-footed.

Flipping Fun

You can do a lot with nails, but sometimes there is a point where it becomes too much and somewhat of a nuisance. From having extended nails that curl around to intricate nail art, you may find that being too individualistic could cause problems in your everyday life.

Flipping Fun

This person clearly has a thing for mermaids and decided to attempt to give themselves a mermaid-style nail. Unfortunately, it just looks like something that is going to wind up hurting someone in the end.

Shut It!

Crocheting can be a great way to spend your downtime as well as make sure that you are ready for any gift-giving holiday that comes around. Using your skills, you can create scarves, blankets, gloves, and apparently even little purses.

Shut It!

We’re not sure what inspired this person to craft a mouth-style purse, but it was not a good idea when it comes to fashion accessories. Maybe they should have just stayed with the simpler scarf idea. If it ain’t broke then don’t fix it, right?

Knit Away

When you get the hang of crocheting, sometimes you go a little outside of the box when figuring out your next project. For this designer, probably the partner of the man donning these short shorts, this meant venturing into clothing design.

Knit Away

Not only did they crochet a pair of short shorts, but these shorts were fitted with a pocket as well. Though it may be pushing fashion a little too far, we’re sure that these shorts sure do breathe well.

Mice in the House

When you are a designer, inspiration hits you at the most unexpected times. Of course, this inspiration can also be spurred on by almost anything. Apparently, this designer may have been watching Tom and Jerry when they all of a sudden had this fashion epiphany.

Mice in the House

Though we are sure some people find mice very cute, we are also confident that many of those individuals would still not want to don this interesting mice necklace. Or is it a bib? Either way, it’s a fashion no-no!

Herbal Fashion

You can do a lot of cool things with your nails. From decals to the actual placement of accenting touches, if you are patient, you can make sure that your nails stand out among the crowd. This could also be a great way to round out your outfit.

Herbal Fashion

This person wanted to show that they were very much into herbal medicine. To do this, they may have taken it a bit too far by embedding their herbal medicine of choice into their fingernails. Ummm, gross!

Just a Hood

On a light, breezy day, there’s nothing like throwing on a good hoodie so that you can break the chill and still look fashionable. But having a hoodie that has no body and literally just has sleeves and a hood seems a little counterproductive.

Just a Hood

Though this may be a trend that was pretty popular, you can’t help but wonder about its functionality. After all, fashion should also serve a purpose. Or are we sounding a little too old-school?

Where’s the Heel?

Many women love to don heels as it makes them not only taller but also accentuates their legs for a better overall look. However, most platforms are already difficult enough to walk in, so we cannot imagine having ones that don’t have heels.

Where’s the Heel?

When you’re trying to look a little more dressed up, adding a pair of heels is always a good idea. However, we do think that jumping on this no-heel-heels trend might be pushing yourself a little too far out of the box.

Blending In

Just like with denim, camo on camo is not a great idea if you’re trying to establish a good fashion image. Also, anyone who is rocking an entire outfit made in the camouflage print will definitely not blend in.

Blending In

This look is just pushing the camouflage trend a little too far, and to execute it properly, one needs to pull back a little bit, choosing one or maybe two pieces that have a camouflage vibe.

School Style

Most of us didn’t love our high school days, so while we know that there are school uniform-inspired looks out there, we don’t really subscribe to them. So, with that being said, you can take a wild guess at how we feel about these school shoes.

School Style

Maybe it’s the high socks that are making it worse but we just can’t seem to appreciate this look because it’s bringing us back to those dreaded school days. On an unrelated side note, we love that Burberry coat!

Grab a Hand

There are a lot of interesting designs that are shown on the runways across the globe. But just because something is made doesn’t mean it’s necessarily ideal for wearing out and about. That is what we think of when we look at this jacket.

Grab a Hand

Hugs are nice when you receive one in real life, but donning a jacket that looks like somebody is continually hugging you may be pushing the ideas of fashion just a little too far.

Hold It!

We think every one of us can enjoy a humorous graphic design even when it comes to those that are placed on our clothing. That is why these leggings are so funny, however, we’re not sure they’re meant to be worn out and about.

Hold It!

The placement of these men is just perfect, and we’re sure that was the intention of the garment. But like we said above, wearing it out on a day of errands seems to us like you’re maybe pushing the joke a little too far.

Lacy Style

Pushing the limit is something that a lot of celebrities do. One of the biggest ways they do this is through their fashion on the red carpets, and sometimes it works. But, unfortunately, it doesn’t always. And it’s especially shocking when a well-known designer misses the mark.

Lacy Style

We hope you get our pun because the person donning this lacy jumper is none other than Mr. Marc Jacobs. We’re sorry dear Marc but this look is a little too revealing and unflattering for our taste.

A Little Off the Shoulder

Shoulder tops are perpetually in style, especially in the spring and summer months. They allow a little skin to show without showing too much and can lend quite the addition to your look. But we’re not sure about this exaggerated version of that concept.

A Little Off the Shoulder

Having a jacket that has the shoulders rips to this extent just seems counterproductive to us. Especially since most jackets are used to keep warm, and without the top parts of the shoulders, there will be no warmth in this jacket.

Fringe Fashion

There is a time and place for fringe as well as a limit to how much of it should be used in an outfit. So, adding fringe to already distressed denim jeans seems a little repetitive and confusing when it comes to style.

Fringe Fashion

These jeans rock a bell bottom flare, and then presumably, to keep with the ’70s vibe, the designer added in fringe ringlets around the calf. We don’t know about you, but we feel that maybe they should have stuck to just one fashion trend.

Layering?

Layering is a great trick to create perception when it comes to styling your personal fashion. By using layering, you can also prepare for any type of climate, which is handy and multi-purposeful!

Layering?

But sometimes, layering can be taken too far and just look frumpy. For instance, this person is rocking pink high heels with denim jeans and a lace tulle skirt over. The end result looks like this person couldn’t decide between a pair of jeans or a skirt…

What’s Popping?

Some people just like quirky designs. These people tend to dress head to toe in unique patterns and colors. Frequently they also extend their quirkiness to their nail art. Though sometimes this seems even stranger than their ensembles.

What’s Popping?

This person must really love corn, otherwise, why would they have spent the time getting their nails done to mimic the cobs of the delicious vegetable? This might be cute for a kid, but it just seems a little out there and unsavory for an adult.

A Hole in the Plan

Having distressed or ripped-up garments is not unheard of. In fact, many people use this as one of their own fashion looks to help develop their own personal style. Typically though, this distressed design is done without a uniform pattern.

A Hole in the Plan

That may be why we think this person who is trying to create their own look fell short of making it actually work. The repetitive nature of the holes just doesn’t quite scream “trend.” If anything, it screams “take me off!”

Free the Hips

A lot of women’s pants are created without pockets or with pockets that are too shallow. Of course, this is already a major issue, and so when we saw these pocketless jeans, we were just a little flummoxed.

Free the Hips

Why anybody would choose to try to make this look happen, we don’t know. One thing is for sure though, this person may have stepped a little too far out of bounds.

Where’s the Rest?

When you head to the mall to find a jacket, typically, you’re looking for something that will cover you up and keep you warm. Sure there are fashion pieces that are a little bit more Avant-garde, but even still, this seems like a strange design.

Where’s the Rest?

The only questions we have are where is the rest of this jacket, and what purpose does this fashion choice have? This just seems a little futile and unsettling to us.

Hair Today

Novelty pieces can sometimes be very fun, but they can also be tragic failures. The last thing a woman wants in a swimsuit is a novelty gag. Even though most people are fully aware of this, somehow, someone decided to make this swimsuit.

Hair Today

This design is definitely taking things one step too far. It might be funny to wear this at home as a gag, but there is no way you would catch us wearing it at the neighborhood pool party. After all, most females don’t find being so hairy fashionable.

Going Medieval

Having a wardrobe that uses accents of spikes and metal can be very cool if that’s your style. But most of the time, those are just accents and not a whole shirt of chainmail! This top seems a little strange and uncomfortable to us.

Going Medieval

Unless you’re a heavy metal musician or someone into cosplay, we don’t see how this would work when you’re out and about running errands. We’re gonna have to move this garment from the everyday wear pile to that of dress-up.