Ombré & Polkadots, Why Not?

by Jamila Pierre


Before we get into the outfit, let's discuss my somewhat "top-knot" and the overall (as PC as I can possibly be) "Barrio Chic" essence I'm giving here. 

Ok, moving on, so as you should know by now this lippy has quickly become an absolute MUST! In all honesty I have several more lippies from this cosmetic line that will make their debut soon enough, that are MUST-HAVES as well.... I think I subconsciously but not so subconsciously based my whole outfit around it. 

I pulled out my blue bandanna and my blue polka dot blouse too (because I was in a blue feeling mood), and at this point I began to hum the Eiffel 65 song "I'm Blue". LOL!

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So in order to break it up a bit I decided to kick it up a couple hundred million notches by throwing on a seldom worn, but very much loved, pair of ombréd jeans (as if I wasn't already making statements with my lips, my hair up high, and Eiffel 65's "I'm Blue" as my soundtrack). I call these my "watermelon pants" and I absolutely love them with this top, and paired down with my coral kitten heels from Forever21.

For the finishing touches I just kept the jewels simple (yet bold enough as not to fade into the crazy) by simply adding this necklace from AFAZE that looks like it was made out of bike parts. 

Let's face it, this is a lot of look, but if you're anything like me....this look is for you, and makes perfect sense. And though I love a good minimalist look and have a style that can't exactly be defined, I do gravitate towards looks that come equipped with a megaphone attached to it.

(CHEERS TO DOING THE MOST!)

What I'm Wearing:

  1. Necklace from Afaze. (On sale 3 for $10)
  2. Top from Target. $20
  3. Pants from Forever21.com. $22.80
  4. Kitten Heels from Forever21.com. $24.80

How To Printed Pants: Lady Bug

by Jamila Pierre


I'm in love with this black and white bird print button down shirt I purchased at the Shop & Swap held by The Fatshion Insider, Ms. Kellie Brown. When I saw it I just knew it needed to become a part of my wardrobe.

This is yet another example of me mixing prints based of the advice given on one of my most recent blog posts, "How To: Mixed Prints", and I feel like this is a perfect example of mixing prints for the slightly, emphasis on the word "slightly", more conservative folks out there looking to integrate the mixing of prints into their style arsenal.

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What I'm Wearing: 

  1. Black Shades from Soho. $5
  2. Black and White top from the Shop and Swap. $15
  3. Red and Black pants from Forever21.com. $24.80
  4. Black kitten heels from Forever21.com. $27.80
  5. Jewelry from varying places in the city. $2.50-$10

 

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