Calling All Statement Blazers!

by Jamila Pierre


Blazers get in my closet!

Who in their right mind doesn't like em', own em', and/or want em'?

All I ever wore for years of my adolescent life were hoodies, cause as I've stated in numerous posts before, I was a grungy little east village party kid. Then as became more of a "lady", I wore almost nothing but cardigans.

Flash forward to about two years ago, I became a full fledged businessman with my own theme song as I walked down the street or entered a room.

Yet another bit of information I've included in prior posts, I have a strong affinity towards work wear silhouettes/attire with a touch of a spark...i'm either ready to go to work, a die hard/rebellious/punky souled individual, or I'm rockin' straight hobo fashions...that's me in a nutshell.   

I've generated quite the collection and though i'm not showcasing all of my blazers here, I do hope you enjoy the ones I am, as much as I enjoy wearing them.

 

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What I'm Wearing in Outfit #1:

  1. Black shift dress from Target.com. $22
  2. Blazer from Target.com. $39.99
  3. Necklace from the wholesale district. $5
  4. Kitten Heels from Ninewest.com. $29.99 (on sale from $79)

What I'm Wearing in Outfit #2:

  1. Black shift dress from Target.com. $22
  2. Blazer from Forever21.com. $??? (Got this gem so long ago ago I don't even remember the price)
  3. Black kitten heels from Forever21. $22.80
  4. Necklace form the wholesale district. $5

What I'm Wearing in outfit #3 can be found: HERE

What I'm Wearing in outfit #4 can be found: HERE

What I'm Wearing in outfit #5 can be found: HERE

 


Emerald.

by Jamila Pierre


Ode to emerald.

As you know, if you've read my "Spring Green" article for ManikMag.com, I'm pretty smitten with this color and how it reads across the board from season to season.

Actually, my absolute favorite color of all time is green...all except  what I consider to be Fake Green ( Leaf Green), it's that green they use for all things St. Patrick's Day. I can't stand it! Never could!

Though to my detestment people insist on designating any given thing to a particular season, I can say with conviction, that OK OK maybe this is an optimal spring color.

But damn it, don't it just look good all year around?

Anyway, I'm all for cool weather, but this Winter has got me feeling pretty shitty. This is not to say that Summer would make me feel any better, I despise the heat with the depths of my soul so no thank you, but this frigid weather and incessant snowfall is cramping my style.

If I could live in the land of Spring and Fall for all eternity, all would be good in the hood and frowns would be turned upside down.

Below are a two pairings featuring my emerald sweater from none other than Target, and my shout out to the much anticipated Spring.

Spring, my beloved, where art thou?

What I'm Wearing:

  1. Necklace from the wholesale district $5
  2. Top from Target.com. $17
  3. Jeans from Forever21.com. $22.80
  4. Shoes from Ninewest.com. $29.99 (on sale from $80)

90's vibe

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What I'm Wearing:

  1. Necklace from Kellie Brown of Andigetdressed.com. $5
  2. Top from Target.com. $17
  3. Wax Coated Jeans from Forever21.com. $24.80
  4. Floral boots from Charlotterusse.com. $5 (on sale from $40)
  5. Bracelet and rings from an assortment of places. $2.50 - $7