Teal Snake.

by Jamila Pierre


My love affair with color, that might as well be considered a full on commitment, continues. In light of it finally being Spring, I decided to ring that sucker in bright. 

Yes, it's still chilly out...yes, I will still be rocking layers... but I saw an opportunity to bare some leg and foot so I took it. I won't go into my adoration of teal, chartreuse, or snake print....OK maybe a little bit. Teal is seriously just one of those colors that reeks grown and sexy, and pairing it with such a aesthetically confusing color like chartreuse is just genius... if I do say so myself.

Chartreuse is just one of those colors you love and hate and love again, which is why it's so amazing and necessary in ones wardrobe.

With that being said, I went ahead and purchased this top in January  and the skirt in February of last year, I had no idea I would pair the two of them together. I barely ever purchase things with rationality as a driving force and I barely ever consider what's currently in my wardrobe, I just buy what I like and like magnets the pieces just find each other. 

As for the shoes, they're seriously the strappy shoe that won't absolutely kill your feet. From the heel height, to the wedge, these little things were a must. My only regret is not getting them in all of the colors.

What I'm Wearing:

  1. Top from JCP.com. $12
  2. Skirt from Target.com. $12
  3. Bag from Forever21. $0 (Gifted)
  4. Shoes from Target.com. $7 (From $30)
  5. Necklace from the Wholesale district. $5

SHOP & SWAP!

by Jamila Pierre


Ms. Kelly Brown, from the blog Fatshioninsider.com, decided to hold a Shop and Swap at the Old Bowery Station, just off Delaney street, in NYC.

It had to be on a day that the weather was treacherous, but it didn't matter cause I was there like swimwear. I couldn't give up the chance to meet the lovely ladies of such reputation and shop their closets.   

The venue was nice, the open bar was a bonus, and they had everyone enter a few raffles, can somebody say PRIZES?!?!

I also met a few cool people in the process of scavenger hunting through the bins.

I ended up buying: 2 tops, 1 pair of pants, a necklace, and an over-sized envelope clutch, for the wonderful price of $40. Now that's a steal.  

Below are some of the images I captured of the event, wish I could've caught more, but the weather was just too much and I had to head home. 

 

Her are a few links to some of those who were in attendance:

Simply Be and MYNT1792 were also in attendance, and holding raffles/contests as well.  Bellow are three of the many pieces from MYNT1792 that will be available in the fall of this year.

I entered their raffle and If I win then I get to choose which ever piece my heart desires.

I'm gunning for the brown jacket, it screams my name. 

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