It’s been a minute! I’ve been loving the current “social message” to just “post the content, sis!” If you show up the best way you know how, then who is to say that that isn’t good enough? Do you sis and in the words of Kenya Moore be, “Gone with the wind, fabulous!”
Hey friends! Hope you all enjoyed this past weekend of love; whether you spent it with family, friends, partner, or most importantly yourself! If this holiday is a reminder of anything, it’s to work on that self-love sis! I just wanted to do a quick check-in with a few of the looks that I put together for Valentine’s Day weekend; all looks were rented from my job! My absolute favorite is this red ruffle blazer dress from C/meo Collective. Which look is more your style? Also drop the deets on how your weekend of love went! *winky face* xoxo, J.
Y’all are probably sick of me always wearing green, but it’s so hard not to wear! I literally just gravitate to it! I promise that you all will see more looks of me styling other colors soon. This padded shoulder knit from Mango is so stunning, however, I probably should’ve gotten a medium. As you can see, the pads are not exactly on top of my shoulders, but it still looks fab! A little late to the “padded shoulder” trend but not mad at it; the structured shoulder definitely took this knit up a notch. To keep this look simple I styled it with these jeans from Paige Denim, and accessorized with these gorgeous zebra print boots from ASOS I snagged last year; paired with this moss green trench to add another layer of texture. The background set for this photo-shoot was created by using materials that I already had in my home, and overall it didn’t turn out too bad. How do you think the set came out? Or do you think I need to take my lazy butt back outside to take my photos? Let me know in the comments below! xoxo
Let me be honest, I’ve always been a true homebody, only interacting with the outside world if necessary. My current routine is work, grocery store/errands, and home. So I’ve decided that even though a natural-light outdoor shoot is ideal, why not utilize my tiny apartment to create outfit posts? This will definitely help me to be more consistent and creative from the comfort of my home, which is where majority of us are wearing our outfits anyway these days. I’ve worn this look twice already, so I had to bring it to styllabus! (I mean, if you are not getting multiple wears out of your clothes should it even be in your closet?)
You all know I love green, so here I am adorned in it again. The edit makes it hard to tell but this is a green thrifted top from a brand called Laura Scott. It’s beautifully made and the crinkle texture just shines in the light, so sublime. To keep that texture vibe going, I paired these old H&M plisse pants to add that touch of sophistication. These pants are so light and comfy, I have been on the hunt for more in various colors! Pulled the look together by accessorizing with my Sam Edelman boots and a green necklace and earrings. As you can see by the title, I was attempting a boudoir-esque shoot vibe, but obviously a little more covered up. How could I have styled this look to be more boudoir? Let me know your thoughts below!
“Color-blocking is the use of contrasting blocks or panels of solid colors”.
Color-blocking is a style trend that is timeless. Though it is not for everyone, it is a great way to be innovative with your style. You can color-block by creating a monochromatic look (one color throughout look but in different hues), a separates look (mix garments of contrasting colors) or a stand-alone look (one color-blocked garment or accessory). This look would fall into the separates category, since all of my pieces are contrasting colors. This wrap-tie ruffled blouse has been seen on all the cool gals this summer, but I still adore this gorgeous piece. Paired with my olive trouser pants from way back when, the stand out for me of course are the blood orange mules from Public Desire. I absolutely love these shoes; they were a must buy for my obsession with mules, which have been my staple for the summer (quick slip on, no fuss). So, if you are not sure about color-blocking head to toe just yet or color at all for that matter, I would suggest adding vibrant accent pieces to your look to experiment with first.
