The Bomber

by Jamila Pierre

When I shop, whether in store or online, I am always on the look out for pieces that not many others will have or that not many would choose. Now i'm not saying people wouldn't choose the clothing I have, or that there's anything "new" about something as simple as a bomber jacket, a dress, a skirt, or otherwise. I am however saying that my choices have little to do with what others are doing, little to do with fitting a mold of what's trendy, little to do with the ordinary, and little to do with boring. I look for pieces that speak a language that only few understand, and I'm happy about it. 

Through the years I have found a way to be interesting and slightly understated, just eeeeeever so slightly understated. 

So when I went into the Rainbow in Midtown, I perused the isles fingering through everything, making calculations and recalculations. I never know what I'll find or what will strike my interest, but I do know the criteria: Interesting, fun, transitional (whether it be season, occasion, or "genre"), affordable, and most importantly it must speak my language.

When I saw this bomber I jumped inside for joy, the print  immediately caught my eye. When I saw the price and tried it on... I just knew it was a match made.

What I'm Wearing:

  1. Tank top from Oldnavy.com. $12
  2. Bomber from Rainbow. $19.99
  3. Pants from Forever21.com. $24.80
  4. Gold Sneaker Wedges from Target.com. $29.99
  5. Necklace from Danice. $5
  6. Swag, Priceless.

The Smith.

by Jamila Pierre

Thought I'd show you what I wore on a B-Day date night with the hubz. I decided to keep it triple C's (Comfy, Casual, and Cute), with this very easy skater-dress,  my trusty Anorak to fight the chill factor, and you may not be able to see it in this image but I had on my Tall brown boots from Avenue.com.

I would have more images of the outfit, but my camera decided that it was not in the mood to work after my husband took this shot. 

What I Wore:

  1. Anorak from Wetseal.com. $15 (from $44)
  2. Dress from Forever21.com. $17.80
  3. Necklace from Telco. $9
  4. Leggings from Rainbow. $7
  5. Boots from Avenue.com. $33.60

Thankfully I was able to take some camera-phone pics of our meal, but that's the extent of it.

Top Left: Salmon w/farro, spring peas, spicy carrot salad, Top Right: Flounder w/braised wild mushrooms, toasted orzo, tomato fondue, roasted asparagus, Bottom Left: Seared Tuna Salad w/string beans, black olive, cherry tomato, roasted pepper, potato, baby spinach, Dijon, Bottom Right: Roasted Tomato Soup cheddar melt & Mac + Cheese.

When it comes to The Smith, I couldn't be more in love with their menu, their ambiance, and their hospitality. This place is special to me, as I've spent many birthday dinners & brunches there over the past year and a half, so it only seemed right for me to go yet again form my 30th B-Day. The prices aren't for the faint of heart but the food is lush, this is why I mostly reserve this place for special occasions.

Topped the dinner off with Prosecco . 

Topped the dinner off with Prosecco .