Before we get into this outfit and how much it rocks my sock, let's touch upon this lippy. Aside from the name of the product that I love (Vindictive, which is a word I find to be supremely relevant for reasons I won't discuss in this post), the color is absolutely fabuloso!

I may be particular about which "hybrid" types of shades I like to rock on my lips, but rest assured I like my lips to make unexpected statements just as much as anything else I wear.

I love the classics like reds, pinks, and plums...but I find certain shades of those more appealing than others. And honestly the idea of "out of the box colors/tones" like: Grey, Blue, Black, & Emerald (just to name a few) are even better, when done right they can easily become less "out-of-box" and more of a staple.

This LA Splash Cosmetics Lip Couture Lip Paint in Vindictive.....is most certainty a staple, this color is the knees of the bees.

(I will be reviewing these lip products soon with all the pros & cons, so stay tuned.)

ON TO THE FASHION!!!

In light of the warmer weather creeping in ever so slowly I decided to bare a little leg and bring out my tried and true color fav.

Chartreuse is just one of those colors that will never in a million years go out of style for me. It's funny because it doesn't exactly compliment skin tones that aren't super tanned (olive) or dark, but I couldn't really give a damn. I am in love/ lust, head over heels for this color, and have been since forever. It's the ultimate in neutrals even though it is the most evident pop of color, and I am a fan of colors that can do that all at once.

I paired the top with my faux leather envelope skirt, my life-boots, this most awesome handmade crocheted scarf from my main BISH Amy (BettyBlack.Info), and a pineapple ponytail (which I will be rocking this spring to the point of nauseam).

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What I'm Wearing:

Scarf handmade and gifted by BettyBlack.info. ($Free Dollars)
Top from JCPenny.com. $12
Skirt from Forever21.com. $22.80
Boots from Charlotterusse.com. $15 (On Sale from $45)

Upon one of my many "burning the midnight oil" online search extravaganzas, I came across a unique custom clothing brand, TEYXO. I was immediately drawn into her use of fabrics and silhouettes (as I sat there looking through all of her pages imagining how her pieces would work for me in my everyday life).

By the time I was done with the fashion montage that was swirling through my brain, I knew I wanted to let my readers and supporters know who the designer of TEYXO (Lara Roxana Popa) was, and where they could get her fun, spirited, and cool designs from.

I didn't just want to tell everyone through an Instagram post about how excellent and unique TEYXO was, and what enormous potential the brand possessed (inserts a photo of a dress); I wanted to introduce the readers to the designer and the brand....so an interview ensued {HERE}.

During the time frame of discovery, contact, conversing, collecting information, developing a relationship, etc..., I became somewhat invested in the potential of this ever growing brand. She only launched TEYXO in 2014, but if she keeps going in the direction she's going and continues to be playful in her design approach (providing us with a less stuffy aesthetic, to which we're all more accustom to), she will definitely make a notable name for herself very soon.

What I love about her designs most, aside from the undeniable flare, is the fact that you can make slight adjustments to each piece you order. Listen, I'm all about retail shopping (online/retail shopper's anonymous, in the hizz-ouse), but I'd be lying if I didn't admit that the idea/actuality of having something custom made or fitted has been spoiling.

The designer of TEYXO, Lara Roxana Popa, allowed me to pick a few pieces from her line to review, within the few pieces I picked was this Asymmetrical Flared Wool Coat, the coat literally screamed my name....SCREAMED! From the color choice to the textural dimension, to the visual darting at the waist and bust-line (which I'm loving because I'm curvy but I'm not that curvy and could use all the help I can get), to the way it slightly puffs out in the back (giving me a little more booty than I actually have...EXCELLENTE!).

The pieces are well made, the designs are fun and flirty, eclectic, chic and daring, and sometimes just altogether abstract. These are all things (if you're anything like me) you'll appreciate.

In this look I decided to pull inspo from the coat and go monochrome, and instead of getting crazy with the colors (despite the splash of the succulent red), I added additional interest by intertwining another black & white print in the mix.

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What I'm Wearing:

Asymmetrical Houndstooth Coat from TEYXO.com $155
Hat was handmade and gifted. (Free dollars, Free cents)
Scarf from Telco. $7
Bag from Rainbow. $25
Sweater from Target.com. $29.99
Tuxedo Leggings from Forever21.com. $19.90
Bracelet from Burlington Coat Factory. $7
Boots from Avenue.com. $33.60 (On Sale)