TEYXO.

by Jamila Pierre


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. 

Teyxo plus size coat

 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:

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

Trench Me.

by Jamila Pierre


This amazing little trench has been with me for quite a few years now, and it still makes me feel so damn good when I put it on. I remember seeing it in straight sizes for eons before Forever21 decided to make me the happiest girl on the planet by selling it in plus. I remember seeing it online on one of my many insomnia- driven online-perusing extravaganzas, it was as if an angelic glow came off my computer screen (VERY dramatic...I know).  you just have to understand, I had been hoping that i'd be able to find this exact trench in plus for soooooo long, so when it came along I pounced like no one has ever pounced before. 

And my goodness when I tell you it hits every freakin' note, it hits every freakin' note:

  • The print is out of this world...out of this universe.
  • It has the perfect sleeve length.
  • It's lightweight but still cozy.
  • The overall length of the trench is perfection as well.
  • The colors duke, the colors...

Not to mention the awesome deep V that allows you to showcase a plethora of tops. All in all this baby is a win,  an excellent buy, and it was inexpensive dollars and inexpensive cents.

#WINNING

Here I paired it with the same leggings from my "Collegiate Chic" post, my one an only hot fuchsia collared button down, some understated accessories (because let's face it...I'm already doing the most), and my black studded pumps (best pictured HERE).

Oh and let's not forget my newest obsession lippy, Limecimre's Velvetine in Utopia!

What I'm Wearing:

  1. Necklace from Afaze. 3 for $10 (on sale)
  2. Top from JCPenny.com. $17
  3. Bracelet from Burlington coat Factory. $7
  4. Floral Goddess of a trench, from Forever21.com. $34.80
  5. Leggings from Forever21.com. $19.80
  6. Studded pumps from Marshalls. $29.99