Business Attire + Casual Attire = Magic

Jacket: Forever 21// Shirt: Thrifted (Neckline cut by me)// Pants: Forever 21// Shoes: Ego Official// Purse: Nordstrom// 

Fashion rules are being broken daily and the fashion world is constantly changing. I never followed rules, especially with my clothes, I wear what I want how I want no matter who likes it. Which is what differentiates fashion from style. 

I was going to an event and the attire was business casual, but I put my own twist to it. I kept it very business casual with a long black blazer and high waist black pants, but added a Star Wars graphic for some flare. I feel that the graphic tee was added so subtly that it didn't take from the fact that I was still business casual. I paired this look with my favorite black boots and a black purse with suede accents. This look is perfect for a casual event or meeting but is still very professional. 

Denim Comfort

Jacket: Thrifted// Jeans: Thrifted// Turtleneck: Forever 21// Shoes: Nike// Purse: Nordstrom// 

I love clothing that is just extremely comfortable from the fabrics to the fit, and this outfit was just that. I thrifted these over-sized jeans, although they are very over-sized the waist fit really well which I loved. The fit of these jeans allows me to pair it with a fitted top like a bodysuit or blouse and the pants leg allows me to pair it with cute heels if I want.

I wanted to stay comfortable so I didn't wear heels or anything, I just paired these jeans with a plain black turtleneck, a denim jacket with fur accent and buttoned it so it would be off the shoulder. I cuffed the pants leg and just threw on some black Nike's. This look was very comfortable but chic because of the way I buttoned the jacket for it to be off the shoulder and my signature red lip. Fashion comes from all places which is why I shop everywhere, 90% of this outfit was thrifted. 

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"I have learned in fashion to be a little savage."

      -John Fairchild

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"Fashion is OK for five days, one minute, six months, but style is for the rest of the life."

           -Stefano Gabbana

Pajamas outside?! Definitely

Top/Bottom: Thrifted// Shoes: Sheikh Shoes//

Recently I made a trip to the thrift store and found some great stuff, including this satin two piece. This two-piece may be meant to wear as pajamas or to lounge in at home, but knowing me I didn't use it for those purposes. Most people don't pay much attention to thrift stores when they really should because you can find some amazing barely used things for very low prices.

This two piece cost me $6, yes SIX DOLLARS! It's an amazing satin material and has a great fit. For this particular look I chose to tuck the shirt into the pants and cuff the sleeves, which gave it more of a "jumpsuit look", and I paired it with heels for more of a chic toned down appeal. I'm so glad that I found this outfit and that I got it for such a great price. You never know where yo may find your next great look so look EVERYWHERE.

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"The difference between style and fashion is quality."

           -Giorgio Armani

Comfort + Style

Dress: Forever 21// Top: Zara// Shoes: Target// Purse: Nordstrom//

There's nothing like an outfit that is cute and comfortable especially for a day full of activities. This past Saturday I had a lot of things planned, and this outfit was perfect because it provided me comfort along with a chic look of the t-shirt underneath my slip dress.

The slip dress and t-shirt trend has been around for awhile now and there's a lot of ways to do it . You can keep this trend plain and simple or spice it up with a graphic tee instead of a plain one.  This past weekend I kept my look plain with just a white t-shirt under a gold slip dress, pairing it with black and white platform sandals and a black purse with braided detail and my signature Ruby Woo red lip. Fashion doesn't have to be difficult and uncomfortable, it can be comfy and stylish like this look was.

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"Fashion is about dreaming and making other people dream."

              -Donatella Versace

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"Fashion is inspired by youth and nostalgia and always draws inspiration from the best of the past."

   -Lana Del Rey

Lingerie + Camo

Asymmetrical skirts + White button downs

Shirt: Tommy Hilfiger// Skirt: Topshop// Shoes: Ego Official// purse: Forever 21//

You ever see a piece of clothing that you just know you HAVE to have as soon as you see it? Well that's how it was when I saw this skirt. I loved that it was asymmetrical and denim. I wore this outfit for a date night which it was perfect for.

I paired my skirt with an oversized white button down and let it peek through the bottom of the skirt and also paired it with my nude mesh boots. I loved the way this look came together and the way the shirt peeked under the skirt and the sleeves were cuffed it added an even more chic look. I kept it simple with the accessories because it was all about the look. I love a good denim piece and this skirt was perfect.

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"You don't learn style from watching people on a runway. Fashion happens every morning when you wake up." 

     -Shalom Harlow 

Velvet dresses + Strappy heels

Dress: Topshop// Shoes: LolaShoetique// Purse: Forever 21// Choker: Forever 21// 

  During Nordstrom's Anniversary sale I didn't find much in store, but I did find a few key pieces I loved and had to get, including this beautiful mustard yellow velvet dress. As soon as I saw it I had to get it, it was marked down for about $40 which was in my opinion a good enough price for me to buy it and I LOVED it which made the price even more reasonable. 

I felt that this dress would be perfect for me and my boyfriend's three year anniversary and where we were going. I kept it simple with my hair and accessories. For accessories I added a cute lace bra underneath that showed a little bit in the front and added great lace detain, I also added one of my favorite chokers for a bit of edge. For shoes I wore a cute pair of black strappy heels that had clear accents on them , and for my hair I kept it simple with a cute bun. I loved the way this look came together and how simple yet chic it turned out. This outfit consisted of five pieces including accessories, sometimes less is more. 

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"The hardest thing in fashion is not to be known for a logo, but to be known for a silhouette."

             -Giambattista Valli

Nah.

Top: The Charles H. Wright Museum// Jeans: Forever 21// Shoes: Forever 21// Purse: Aldo//

  As everyone may or may not have noticed about my style, I love clothing that makes a statement. I love clothing that makes a statement because it can serve as a base to any outfit and gives you an automatic place to start when getting dressed.

   I saw a shirt similar to the one I'm wearing on Instagram and really loved it then I went to the Charles H. Wright Museum for an event, and they had this in the gift shop, I knew I had to get it. I love this top simply because it takes everything that Rosa Parks stood for and one powerful statement she made that helped change the world and put it in one word. I paired this amazing shirt with a pair of boyfriend jeans and black heels just to keep it simple and make sure the focus was on my shirt. I've always loved the quote "IF you don't stand for something, then you'll fall for anything" and this shirt definitely stands for something.

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"Fashion is about comfort and feeling good."

       -Max Azria

Off-the-shoulder shirts + Distressed shorts

Top: Nordstrom// Shorts: Thrifted and distressed by me// Shoes: Target// Purse: Nordstrom// Hat: Forever 21//

When it's really hot like it has been here in Michigan the past few days I like to wear the least amount of clothes I can and still be comfortable, but not melting. On this particular day it was about 90 degrees and way too hot to do just about anything.

 I chose to keep it simple with some cute shorts that I distressed and cut a few years ago, pairing it with this cute ruffled off the shoulder shirt, that I caught on sale at Nordstrom. In the heat it's best to stick with thin and flowy fabrics which is why I chose this shirt to pair with my shorts. I also wore an olive green hat I got from Forever 21 , because it was just way too hot to do my hair and it neededto be washed. The shoes I'm wearing are my go to summer sandals for the simple fact that they are so comfortable and with them being black and white they pretty much go with everything.

 During the summer it's best to stay hydrated and cool, so dress for the weather so you don't have to go outside and turn right back around.

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"Fashion is a weapon that can be used when you need it." 

            -Donatella Versace

Red + Denim + Red

Dress: Topshop// Shoes: Lolashoetique

Every Fourth of July, everyone wears red, white and blue. But this year I traded my blue with denim and minimized the white, and added a little more red. I kept it very chill this Fourth of July, comfortable enough to chill and eat as much as I want, but still be very cute.

I got this denim dress on sale from the Topshop section in Nordstrom and just knew I had to get it. For my fourth of July outfit I chose to pair my denim dress with a white suede belt, that I took off of a jacket from Forever 21, pairing it with red velvet heels from Lolashoetique. I kept it very simple with the accessories by just wearing my really bighoops that I love and putting on my favorite red lip, Ruby Woo.

I had on only one piece of clothing and a cute pair of heels, my look was very simple and required no effort to put it together. Not everytime that you want to get cute does it have to take hours.

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"Fashion is about what you look like, which translates to what you would like to be like."

         -Jean Paul Gaultier