Lord when I tell you, to get this Lookbook done was a trip and a half.....

The concept behind it was one I wanted and had in mind for a long time. I would always have mini Lookbooks play out in my head to the tune of whatever was blaring through my headphones at the moment. And even with all that went into this Lookbook, how much I LOVE it and am proud, it still doesn't exactly look like the wild and crazy that lives in my imagination.

I partially blame myself for not being able to fully articulate the crazy (verbally or otherwise), but DAMN IT if this Lookbook isn't FIYAH though!

I know we're heading into winter full speed ahead...but I don't care, because most of these looks will probably be worn then too...so watch and enjoy!

OUTFIT ONE:

-Blazer from Torrid
-Necklace from AFAZE
-Bracelet from Burlington Coat Factory
-Top from Tillys.com
-Jeans from Target
-Boots from Charlotterusse.com

OUTFIT TWO:

-Jacket from Reminiscence
-Skull tunic from Yesstyle.com
-Vest from Forever21
-Necklace from Burlington Coat Factory
-Rings from wholesale district
-Bracelet from Burlington Coat Factory
-Leggings from Rainbow
-Boots from Charlotterusse.com

OUTFIT THREE:

-Sunnies from Joyce Leslie
-Jacket from FashionToFigure.com
-Top from Target.com
-Necklace from wholesale district
-Jeans from Forever21.com
-Belt from V.I.M
-Boots from Charlotterusse.com

OUTFIT FOUR:

-Hat from Wetseal.com
-Long vest from H&M
-Dress from Forever21.com
-Necklace from Burlington Coat Factory
-Bracelet from Burlington Coat Factory
-Rings from wholesale district and street vendors (except the gold plated crystal one, it was made by me)
-Bag from a boutique in NYC
-Boots from Avenue.com

(Below is the behind the scenes of this Lookbook and some of the foolishness that went on during. It's a short clip but...)

Towards the end I was so spent, I live with a chronic illness that doesn't really allow me to over exert myself, to be super mobile, or to barely do what I did for this video...for this blog even, but I was gonna be damned if I wouldn't make this here video.

It was shot in the dead of July with the heat just thick and nagging, my headache and spine situation was on straight stupidity, but I actually enjoyed myself through all of the pain and literal sweat beads. I was out of commission for like a week or so but it was worth it.

"Style-wise...I really like this girl, but throughout my school years...this girl I was not." -Jamila Pierre

I've always had a sense of style (whatever it was), but I was never really this outwardly femme. The funny thing is I'm still not fully Foo Foo McGee...well occasionally I can dabble if I so choose (if I have an itch that needs a scratchin'), but generally there's still a big part of me that resides in the land of the tomboy. I'm still the L.E.S, Alphabet city bread, New Yawk Shitty born and raised hard ass. My style comes from a mixing pot of many different east village scenes and is immersed in beautiful dead things. It's studded and spiked up, wrapped with delicate flowers made of tulle, gold leaf, tufts of chiffon, silk, and lace that has sequins and glitter woven into every inch of it. I like to think I am the proverbial melting pot to which I was born into; now more than ever before.

When I look back at the evolution of my style I realized how much I missed my old clothes. Don't get me wrong now...I wouldn't just swap it all out (I love my current wardrobe) I just miss the parts of me those clothes represented; I almost wish that putting them back on would transport me back in time so I could relive some of those moments.

During my school years (more specifically high school), I was a huge tomboy (outwardly), I actually loved baggy clothes and how I styled my UFO's and Widelegs, I also loved the idea of being ultra feminine underneath my clothing and in a private setting *wink wink*; it was empowering.

Now don't confuse tomboy with fugly (though I did have my days), I was still a stylish Mutha *SHUT YO MOUTH*. Too bad I didn't document the majority of my younger years....FAIL!

ON TO THE FASHION!

A few weeks back I purchased this scuba dress from Charlotterusse.com, I honestly didn't know if I wanted to get this one or step out of my comfort zone and get the all white one with the black collar, I obviously went the comfort route even though the white one is lovely as all hell. Both of them were giving me school-girl vibes that I was totally digging, very "Class is in session".

As soon as I saw this I knew I wanted to pair it with a sweater underneath, I also knew that that's how I intend to always wear it...with some type of shirt or sweater under it. Look, I understand the bare-arms movement and I think it's awesome, I just don't do it, but...that's not the sole reason I wear tops under my sleeveless dresses (though that's why I began). I realized how much I love the Idea of interchanging your sleeves like you do shoes and any other accessory. You can change up your look with just a swap of a sleeve just as much as a swap of anything else...LOVE IT! And if you know me then you know I am a layering fool soooooo.....yea. #FallLoversDream #SleevesAreAccessoriesToo

This dress is awesome sauce but def could use a belt and as an added tip; have someone help you zip up, too much fussing could get your collar dirty if you wear makeup.

So I added my handy dandy studded belt and what what would go better with this belt than my skull print sweater from H&M. *ZSNAPS* Lastly, I threw on these sunnies just cuz I wanted to change it up a little, honestly they're still growing on me (be gentle).

What I'm Wearing:

Skull print sweater from H&M. $10
Necklace from Burlington Coat Factory. $14
Dress from Charlotterusse.com. $38.99 (Got it on Sale for $27)
Belt from V.I.M. $7 (Similar)
Bracelet from Burlington Coat Factory. $7
Minimalist Wedge from Oldnavy.com. $11 (Similar)

{PLUS} FALL LOOKBOOK 2015.

Class Is In Session.

ON TO THE FASHION!