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!

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.

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.

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:

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

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.

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:

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