SPIKED & STRIPED.

by Jamila Pierre

A few weeks ago (and by weeks I mean months) I found myself frequenting the target mall on queens blvd, not really to shop for myself...more so to accompany my shopping peers. Upon one of my "shopping" trips I came across this striped top and (like many of my other style moments) it was love at first sight. It had the perfect sleeve length, the perfect type of stripes, and the entirety of its cut was just flattering for my body over all. Needless to say, this bad mamma jamma came home with me with the quickness, it's not every day you come across this level of lovely and perfection. 

Forever21 Spiked Jacket

I know you must be thinking to yourself, "Self, why is she so thrilled about what seems to be a basic striped top...?". All I can say is...it's the fact that it is basic yet not at the same damn time **cues Future's same damn time song** Yes it seems regular as hell but it's extremely well made and it really is all about the cut. Oh, and let's not forget that when you feel the material and match it to how much it costs...I deem it a win. 

Striped top plus size

I immediately knew I wanted to pair it with my "Super Mario" inspired faux leather jacket from Forever21, I liked the color combo of the dark navy and white stripes mixed with the rich wine. I also felt the undeniable urge to rock (yet again) my newest "life" pants (that were made by the Moto Gods), and (additionally) my "life" boots....cuz c'mon...

Let's just take a moment to appreciate this last image I included here, because though you can't enjoy the full plumpness of my booty (because I admittedly have what I like to refer to as a cube ass), you can however enjoy the color palette got dang it, and my awesome skull ring...and my absolute all time fave blue nail polish. BOOM!

Pacific Blue Nail Polish Hottopic

And this is me about to break into a happy dance because I have yet another  triple C's (Comfy, Casual, & Cute) ensemble that'll be a no brainer and a go to. I'm all about the comfort while still looking put together.

Moto Jeans Moto Jacket

What I'm Wearing:

  1. Necklace from Burlington Coat Factory. $15 (Gifted & pictured HERE) 
  2. Top from Target. $22
  3. Jacket from Forever21.com. $34.80
  4. Bracelet from Burlington coat Factory. $7
  5. Skull ring from Hottopic. $6
  6. Jeans from Target. $34 (Gifted & currently on Sale for $17.48 HERE)
  7. Boots from Charlotterusse.com. $15 (On Sale from $45)

Warm & Cool.

by Jamila Pierre

When I say warm and cool i'm not talking about the mood-swings of mother nature as of late, i'm talking about the pairing of gold and pewter. There is just something about the combination that excites me and makes me feel complete.  Pewter is my favorite type of metallic hue...ever...

The way it can lean on the dirty silver grey side or the dirty silver lavenderish- purple side, makes this metallic incredible unique and versatile. Just like it's second cousin twice removed, copper.

I think I may also be infatuated with pewter because it's dirty....in a good way....like me....OK, that may be a little too much info. Pairing warm tones and cool tones isn't typical by any means, but it makes for an unexpected pop of interest to any outfit. So all in all i'm here for it.

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I acquired this dress when I went to a blogger "Shop & Swap" last year, that's when I first met some of these fabulous bloggers in the curvy-girl community. 

Let me tell you, I wasn't playin', I got there a good half hour prior to the start of the event because I am a ruthless shopper. I would be damned if I would've missed out on a glorious piece due to my tardiness. 

When I saw this dress, from Shainna of A thick Girls Closet, I lunged at it and immediately tried it on. 

MATCH MADE IN HEAVEN!

I thought this was the most interesting little dress I've seen in a long time, it has two zippers, one on the front and one on the back, and has the capability of being zipped all the way up or all the way down. It's completely adjustable for whatever mood you happen to be in that day and it's the perfect color (refer to the beginning of this post). It posses my favorite silhouette, it has a drawstring that helps to accentuate the waist, and the exposed zippers make for an edgy touch that I am undoubtedly a sucker for.

Not to mention how ridiculously comfortable this dress is but....it's ridiculously comfortable. 

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What I'm Wearing:

  1. Long-sleeve from Target.com. $12
  2. Dress from AThickGirlsCloset.com. $20
  3. Leggings from Rainbow. $7
  4. Boots from Avenue.com. $33.60
  5. Bracelet from Burlington Coat Factory. $5
  6. Necklace from CharlotteRusse.com. $5