The Iron Fist

by Jamila Pierre


"Things like skulls, camo, and leopard print...are neutrals as far as I'm concerned. You can also add spikes, studs, and all such things to the list  that I find to be staples/standard. These things are comfort-zone for me...these things make sense; if they weren't in my wardrobe I'd feel naked." -Jamila Pierre

First let's start off by thanking the sun gods for casting shadows on my face for these photos.... now we may move on.

Let me tell you about Ironfist clothing, I am head over heels for them (have been for a very long time) and I want pretty much everything they make. wellllllll....not everything (if you don't remember me stating in a post not far off from this one, not all skull/leopard/edgy things are created equal), but most everything they produce is primo. The one collection that has me going crazy (and has for a very, VERY, long time), is the "Loose Tooth Collection". 

OH DEAR SWEET LORD HOW I LOVE THIS PRINT!!! 

I just love how it's an X-ray of a skull and has the missing teeth, it's just as imperfect and equally perfect as I am. Then if you're anything like me... you start making up stories as to how the teeth were lost. I like to think the skull belonged to a thrill seeker, or someone who was scrappy like me (maybe a member of a particular club to which we do not mention). The idea of this makes me smile even more so.

In any event, I freakin' love this brand and this print specifically, and have been dying to get my hands on just one piece to don in my wardrobe (memories of the time I wanted some loose tooth oxfords and snoozed on them bad boys...and lost out on that opportunity...I'll never forget...I'll always want them and think about them, I'll never lose hope in finally having them), so when Hottopic had this tank on sale................HUNNY!!!!!!

Hottopic.com has this in both the sexes, but I purchased mine in the men's section, in an XL (it fits like Le Dream

I've worn this tank a few times and it will be up on this blog many-a-time, trust! But, this time I decided that I wanted to be a little over the top by pairing it with a multi-way striped  skirt, and this waterfall blazer with grommets all up and down the trim. 

YUP, I DO'S THE MOST.

To be honest the skull face kinda looks like that of a gorilla's...(yes. no?), either way I loves it. I also made the decision... a high pineapple ponytail, cat-eyed sunnies, and my minimal wedge sandals it is.

I also paired it with my most obvi fave bracelet, a statement necklace, and this nifty spiked ring that I dubbed the "spiky ring of death"; it acts as a style statement while providing you with the tools you need to #ProtectYourNeck...PERFECT! 

 

What I'm Wearing:

  1. Cat-eyed sunnies from Buffalo Exchange $9 (???)
  2. Waterfall blazer from Burlington Coat Factory. $19.99 (On sale, circa 2yrs ago)
  3. Necklace from AFAZE. (3 for $10 Sale)
  4. Iron fist tank top from Hottopic.com. $16 (Sale)
  5. Bracelet from Burlington Coat Factory. $7
  6. Spiky ring of death from Wholesale District. $2 (fave thing EVAR, and acts as a finger "BrassKnuck")
  7. Skirt from Charlotterusse.com. $26.99 (Got  it on sale for $19 weeks ago, currently on sale for $18.99 again!)
  8. Shoes from Oldnavy.com. $11 (Sale)

 


SKULLIE.

by Jamila Pierre


This outfit pretty much combines everything I love...everything!

  • Pineapple Hair
  • Skulls
  • Blue-ish/ Grey-ish lippy
  • Polka dots
  • Mixing Prints
  • Bandannas 
  • Studs
  • Layering
  • Moto Jeans

EVERYTHING!

skull print

It's funny how I don't go to school any more but I find ways to appear as though I might. I cant help but be drawn to the whole "Collegiate Chic" thing (or we could just call it layering a sweater on top of a button-front collared shirt), and as much as I love a good "adult appropriate" bag. I do love a good backpack, which believe it or not is hard to find. Trust me they're not all created equal, and finding the right one, that fits who you are and represents you as a person (at least for me) has been next to impossible. Needless to say, finding this one was a God send (additionally) so was finding these amazing moto jeans, because laaaawd knows I've been searching for the perfect pair for what seems like eons. 

As for this cute, hearts as eyes, skull (semi-cropped) sweatshirt....I just die. I came across it during one of those "I'm not gonna buy anything" window shopping trips (**side-eyes myself**). And honestly I wasn't going to buy a damn thing because I truly didn't have the duckets, but at just under $10.....I was willing to potentially miss a meal in the mall's food court. 

To make matters lean more in the favor of "You must get this RIGHT NOW!" (aside from it being in a print I just die for), it was the last one that actually came in an XL...I'll just let that sink in.

plus size bad ass

I got this baby home, threw it on, and did a dance around my kitchen as I contemplated what I was going to pair with it for my next outfit post. I threw open my closet door, dipped it low (while holding the door of course) and hurt myself while doing it (because lord knows how old and dusty I am, and how I swear I can do way more than I actually can...especially these days....due to my spine BS). In any event, while I was struggling to get back up from being dipped low, I made eye contact with my moto jeans and it all became clear...an outfit was born.

mixing prints plus size

Now lets take a moment to appreciate this damn Vindictive lippy from LASplash Cosmetics....

I just....I just love it so much!

Are you sick and tired of it yet...? I'm not, like I warned in previous posts, I will be wearing my pineapple hair and Vindictive lips to the point of nauseam this season....who are we kidding, I don't really do seasons like that. I'll just wear it til my my heart is captured by something else, but for now...it's all about these two boos (don't get me wrong, I will rock other ISH, I'm just enamored with this as of right now).

 

What I'm Wearing:

  1. Bandanna from downtown Brooklyn. $2
  2. Sweater from H&M. $10
  3. Polka dot blouse from Target. $20
  4. Moro Jeans from Target. $34 (Gifted)
  5. Boots from Charlotterusse.com. $15 (on sale)
  6. Bag from Shoppers World. $12
  7. Bracelet & Necklace from Burlington Coat Factory. $7 & $14