Lovley In Lavender.

by Jamila Pierre

When I threw on this number a friend of mine was shocked to see me in, and I quote, "so much lavender". It took me by surprise because I happen to love this color very much and have worn this jacket before, so to hear her say that was just like a "where have you been and have we just met?". The color lavender in particular has a nostalgic effect on me bringing me back to a time when I was a mommies girl, wanting to be just like her even down to the her favorite color. And it isn't just the color, but the wonderfully powdery smell of the actual flower... it just brings me back to a time when I hadn't a worry in the world. Come spring time, I look forward to incorporating this color into my wardrobe and quite frankly you should too. If a lavender jacket is just too much for you then maybe you can leave the color to the smaller details of your outfit. This color suites everyone and makes whoever wears it look that much softer, which is just one more reason to be so in love with these pale muted hues this spring.

But of course I couldn't just throw on a soft girly color and call it a day, I had to throw in some harder pieces in order to truly call it my own. What's Jamila without a little edge. So when you go out there and get yourself some pieces in this color make sure that when you throw it on... it says you.

Zara Glitter Pumps
Plus Size Spring Trends
Embossed Skull Clutch

Here I'm wearing: 

  1. Black beanie that was handmade by a very talented friend of mine. (free) $0
  2. A lavender jacket from Rainbow circa many years ago. $10
  3. A lavender, grey, black, and white, leopard print tunic from Forever21. $15.80
  4. Black daisy earrings from H&M. $?.??
  5. Grey scarf from the wholesale district on 34th street. $5
  6. Grey jeans from Forever21. $22.80
  7. Jewelry from Buffalo Exchange, the wholesale district, and Burlington Coat Factory. $2.50- $10
  8. Spiked, skull embossed clutch from wholesale-dress.net. $8
  9. A pair of pewter glitter heels from ZARA. $50
Lavender
Ankle Boots
Pleated Skirts
Rose Gold

Here I'm wearing: 

  1. A lavender jacket from Rainbow circa many years ago. $10
  2. A lavender, grey, black, and white, leopard print tunic from Forever21. $15.80
  3. A mauve, high-low, pleated skirt with an attached tan belt from Telco. $5
  4. Black tights from Onestopplus.com. $12
  5. A pair of black booties from Payless circa many years ago. $25.99
  6. Accessories from a store in Soho. $1- $5
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Three Outfits, One Pair Of Pants

by Jamila Pierre

How I Wear My Wax-Coated Pants.

Here I'm wearing:

  1.  A black beanie that was made for me by a close friend. (Free) $0
  2.   A copper, sheer, laced top from Forever21. (On sale) $11.80
  3. A pair of Oxblood, wax-coated, Forever21+ pants. $24.80
  4. A pair of cone kitten heels from the late great Daffy's. $25
  5. A burnt orange trench I acquired from Ashley Stewart in the fall of 08',  (On sale) $40
  6.   A orange, brown, and black, glitter woven scarf in a zebra and leopard print, from Telco. $6
  7.   And lastly but not least, a over-sized, spiked, copper bracelet that I purchased from a jewelry boutique in Soho. $2.50

     

Here I'm wearing:

  1. A black beanie that was made for me by a close friend. (Free) $0
  2. A sheer, multicolored and beige, wolf print, high-low blouse from Rainbow. $13
  3. A dark olive green, 3/4 sleeve, jacket from Rainbow. $10
  4. A pair of Oxblood, wax-coated, Forever21+ pants. $24.80
  5. A pair of golden sneaker wedges from Target. $24
  6. An orange, brown, and black, glitter woven scarf in a zebra and leopard print, from Telco. $6
  7. An assortment of bracelets from a jewelry boutique in Soho. $2.50 (each)

Here I'm wearing: 

  1. A black beanie that was made for me by a close friend. (Free) $0
  2. An olive green and cream, top with an empire waist, from Old Navy. $15
  3. A dark olive green, 3/4 sleeve, jacket from Rainbow. $10
  4. A teal satchel bag from Target. $29.99
  5. A Sapphire necklace from Burlington Coat Factory. $5.99
  6. A mixed metal/bead, wrap around bracelet from a jewelry boutique in Soho. $2.50
  7. A turquoise ring from a street fair in Chelsea. $1

Oxblood, or shall I say burgundy, is a color trend that should never go out of style. I have been in love with this color since way back when, and honestly I feel that this color is appropriate for all seasons. It can be incorporated into any outfit through jewelry, articles of clothing, makeup choices, and even hair color. What's trending now for the spring season are floral prints, the colors emerald green and pistachio, and high-low skirts and tops. Even though that may be the case, please do not leave out the illustrious, deep, saturated color of Oxblood. The other trend from fashions past (Fall and winter 2012) that I feel will be great throughout this spring are wax-coated jeans or pants, YES it's still cool enough outside to wear them, do not be fooled by the sun that threatens to make your days hot and sweaty, it is still chilly out there, and not quite the temperature that should steer you in the direction of flouncy lightweight dresses and short shorts (depending on where you live of course), Most importantly, do not let trends fully dictate how you dress, merely use it as inspiration, and apply it to your current wardrobe as YOU see fit. Get creative!

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