Okaaaaaayyyyy, let's get y'all all the way together You know, YOU KNOW, I had to get this Golden Girls realness in my life, right?

A few months back I just so happen to be perusing the ASOS site and came across this kimono and all its majesty. I wanted to get it right then and there but the price tag made for hesitation. There it sat among the many tabs I had open, for weeks. Why did I do that?

It didn't take long for it to become sold out, I was so pissed! Even though I knew it would sell out with the quickness once the plus community caught wind, I was still in my feelings about it. And to make matters worse I kept seeing it on my timeline and in YouTube hauls. It just gave me the SUPER regrets. I checked to see if it had been returned (making it available again for purchase) and all I could find was the straight sized version. So you know what I did....? I went ahead and scoured the interwebs for a coupon code (as to lessen the blow of the hefty well worth it price tag), and I bought the largest straight-size possible. I then crossed my fingers for the miracle of it fitting.

When I got it in the mail and tried that puppy on, it juuuuuust fit me. It went on but was difficult to get off, and though the though and actual physical action of taking it off produced anxiety, I wasn't gonna let that stop me from wearing it. I had found the kimono of my dreams and I refused to let it slip through my fingers.

Literally a week later, I thought to myself, "Imma just look on ASOS again and just maybe they'll have it in the size I actually need..." What do ya know, there it was, in my size, making alllllllllllll of my kimono dreams come true. So I did what any person who titter totters between sane and insane would do, I bought that BISH!

So there you have it, the story of how I came upon this jackpot and how I now am the proud owner of two pricey but well worth it, kimonos, that will always steal the show.

By the way......I really don't need the smaller sized kimono (although I don't mind having it...I'm sure I'll find use for it), so if anyone wants to buy it from me.....hit me up, yes?

Now, let's talk about the feels this kimono gives. It's def a "Bitch I'm Blanche...Ms Deveraux if you're nasty" type of garment. The sequin shine is on one hundred and the color palette holds its weight as well. I felt that the best way to give this piece the space to razzle dazzle was to wear all black under it. I do feel that a nice light denim and a white plain v-neck tee would also hit the spot if I wanted to spice up a casual look as well, but I wanted to live in a somewhat fancy space for now.

I kept the jewels fairly simple though still sizable, and I threw on black suede ankle booties, keeping it streamlined. Lastly, I went with an equally reflective pair of sunnies that tied in the color scheme of the kimono to seal the deal.

In the upcoming posts I WILL be talking all about my Fall Lust-Haves I'll be doing it in sections (Jackets, Bottoms, Shoes, etc..), hope you'll enjoy the list! See ya soon my foxy babe.

What I'm Wearing:

Sunnies from Hottopic. $5 (On Sale)
Necklace from AFAZE. 3 for $10 (sale)
Kimono from ASOS.com. $120 (On sale)
Dress from Target.com. $14 (On Sale)
Booties from Mandee to the rescue. $15 (On sale and no longer avail., similar HERE)

In my last post I mixed prints for a few reasons and was inspired by the contrarian qualities coupled with the overall color palette. This time I just wanted to have plain ole fun. There are many rules as to how to expertly mix prints (many of which I've adopted into my style "thought process"), I also think that one thing isn't expressed nearly enough; keep the rules in mind as a reference point but be willing to break them every chance you get. Have fun.

As much as a skull print is a neutral to me, so is camo. I have plenty of it in my wardrobe, so much so that I try and find reasons NOT to wear it. You heard me correctly. I have a vast wardrobe and nothing would please me more than to wear nothing but skulls and camo, but then I would never reach for the other fabu pieces in said vast wardrobe. I'm aware I have a problem, first step is admitting it...isn't it.

I purchased this impeccable camo anorak that to the naked eye seems like just another camo jacket, look closer. When I saw this baby on Boohoo.com and the most perfect added touch (a rose print loosely thrown into the mix), I nearly passed out. Rock with me, rock with me, I know I'm dramatic but you've gotta admit that when you look at the intricacy of this jacket....your knees get just a tad weak. No? Then you need to give your eyes a good rub to clear up your vision, cuz this ish is bombtastic.

I love how faded the camo print is, I also love how muted the rose print is and how it camouflages right into the camo....I see you Boohoo, I see you. So after a few weeks of just letting this jacket sit in the cart, I took the plunge. It was so dope upon opening the package when I received it that I tried to convince a dear friend of mine that she too needed to dabble on this here jacket (*Tony Baker voice*). I even made plans to get it for her myself, but she ended up getting it before I could do the honors.

And now.....I'm afraid to say that this jacket is no longer available. Luckily for you I came upon a jacket very similar (it'll be linked down below). I ended up purchasing that one too because I was curious if the fit was off or not, I'm still waiting to receive it in the mail and will be updating you on Instagram.

The only real difference I can see is that the rose print (even the camo print) seems to be more vibrant, the buttons and length are different, and there's no hood.....Ok there's a few differences, but it's still quite similar and equally as bombtastique.

I paired the jacket with this floral dress from the late great Wetseal, which pretty much doesn't exist anymore (*insert sad face emoji*). I loved the idea of the print of the dress kinda pushing through certain spots of the jacket giving it its floral print. I know it sounds crazy, but I envisioned the flowers outgrowing the space on the dress and finding a way onto the jacket....listen...it makes sense to me.

I kept everything moody; dim camo, dark floral print, camel over the knee boots. GIRL! I am so ready for Fall in this Bish. Fall on the east coast better be lit is all I'm saying, I've got way too many fly pieces that I need to shut shit down in.

What I'm Ready:

Sunglasses from Torrid. $15
Jacket from Boohoo.com. $34 (On sale, not longer avail., alternative HERE)
Dress from Wetseal. $15 (On sale, no longer avail., Alternative HERE)
Bracelet from Burlington Coat Factory. $7
Boots from Avenue.com. $30 (alternative HERE)

BITCH I'M BLANCHE....MS. DEVERAUX IF YOU'RE NASTY.

PRINT COCKTAIL VOLUME DEUX.