Collegiate Chic.

by Jamila Pierre

If you were paying attention to my last post it almost seems pointless to reiterate my undying love for this style during the cooler months of the year....but I'll do it anyway for those who may have missed it or have just tuned in.

I'm not really one for trends, the idea of following anything gives me hives to be frank...but I can appreciate the reference point that trends create. I can also appreciate the fact that if there so happens to be a trend that touches upon notes you actually fancy....the market becomes extremely saturated with it, so now you'll be able to find it everywhere. 

I think the things I hate most about "trends" is that thin (almost invisible) line of over-saturation (like a radio station that only plays the same five songs for three months straight), and most importantly and most disturbingly, the idea of some person in some watchtower...trying to tell me or anyone for that matter....what they should buy, wear, feel, think, like, be, etc...

I DO WHAT I WANT! You should do what you want as well, I'm only here to act as a baseline...a means of inspiration.

BACK TO THE FASHION!

So this whole "Collegiate Chic" is a definite go to in the cooler months for me because it combines fashion and function so effortlessly. It's like; layers (CHECK!), comfort (CHECK!), fabulosity (CHECK!).

I paired this sweater and collared button-up number, with seriously one of the best pair of leggings I've owned. They too fit the bill of fashion and function, they're supremely comfortable, they suck in all your jiggly bits, and they have fancy little touches that add all sorts of interest. These are not your ordinary leggings, LOVE THEM!

I Threw on some tall boots and my statement accessories, and BOOM...I'm ready to go.

Don't even get me started on this lip color I'm rockin', talk about new obsession.

Of course I had to show you guys the side action, just look at that quilted faux leather tuxedo strip that kicks these leggings up a notch...or two...or a THOUSAND!

What I'm Wearing:

  1. Lips are Velvetine in Utopia  from Limecrime.com. $20 (Gifted)
  2. Sweater from Target. $14 (On sale)
  3. Sheer fuchsia pink collared button down from JCPenny.com. $17
  4. Necklace from Burlington Coat Factory. $15 (Gifted)
  5. Leggings from Forever21.com. $19.80
  6. Bracelet from Burlington Coat Factory. $7
  7. Ring from some random streetfair in SoHo. $2
  8. Boots from Avenue.com. $33.60 (On Sale)

Lumberjack Chic

by Jamila Pierre

Honestly....I don't own very many plaid garments, I could just never seem to find ones that really fit my style or spoke my language. I love the idea of plaid, I could come up with fun outfits to suit most peoples aesthetics, but when it came to the actuality of plaid...or more so how it was presented to me, it just never clicked....until now.

When I saw this jacket I nearly had an aneurysm from all the excitement. I knew that this plaid garment was in fact made for me, and I stopped at nothing to get it. I knew how I would style it the instant I laid eyes on it and I'd be damned if I'd let this sucker go out of stock before I got my hands on it.

It's leather sleeves take this piece from lumberjack to lumberjack chic in one fell swoop, it's heavy duty without being bulky, and the cut of it helps to maintain your shape; over all this is one hell of a jacket that is as beautiful as it is well made.

What I'm Wearing:

  1. Jacket from Fashiontofigure.com:$44.50 (was$36.50 when I purchased it, then I threw a coupon code on it...so you know it's real)
  2. Necklace from the wholesale District: $5
  3. Belt from V.I.M: $7
  4. Skirt from a Shop & Swap: $30 (Originally from Mynt1972)
  5. Heels from Marshalls. $30