Urban Decay

She said "See ya Later, Boy" ...he wasn't good enough for her Music to Match the Look: "Sk8er Boi" x Styling: Graphic T's are one of my many addictions & when I saw this shirt, I immediately gained inspiration for an urban punk-like set. I'm actually in the process of ordering this shirt for myself, boys who skate are all the rave ;) To accentuate the punk feel of this look, I decided to go with leather skinny pants & of course, Vans (another one of my many addictions)......

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Hey Good-Looking ;)

...Let Me Show You a Few Things Music to Match the Look: "Suit & Tie" x Justin Timberlake I love this look, it's formulated for the businessman at heart ;) This set is geared towards men of all ages, as a younger male you should always have a nice Italian-styled suit in the back of your closet. The Jordans are cool but there comes a point in life where you have to transform into the image that you want others to see. Style: I chose to style a slim-fitted suit in a smoked...

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This is a Man's World

Overdose on Life Stylin' for the "All American Bad Boy" Music to Match the look: "Uptown feat. Bun B & Lil Wayne" x Drake I finally got a chance to do some menswear styling *applause* I like styling for men more than I do women ...if I was a guy I'd definitely be pretty dope ;P For this look, I decided to go for a more casual feel. This set could be worn to class, work, or basically anywhere... There's something so sleek about a man in a leather jacket and skinny...

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"Maxi Fever: Flower Child" pt. I

"Like a true Nature's child, we were born, born to be wild. " ...styling your inner Hippie Music to Match the Look: "I Knew You Were Trouble" x Taylor Swift Spring is here & what other way to usher in the new season than with a maxi skirt? I'm going to provide three totally different sets in order to offer inspiration that can be used by someone in any genre of style. I am in love with this particular set, it's something that I would wear on any given day :) I channeled...

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"Maxi Fever: Urbanista" pt. II

"Pour it Up, Pour it Up" ...styling your inner Urban Goddess Music to Match the Look: "Power Trip feat. Miguel" x J Cole To style this look, I decided to give off more of an urban feel. I paired a graphic tank with a striped maxi skirt and limited-edition graphic Kenzo Vans to mix prints and further the urban vibe by mimicking the image of graffiti. Because each article of clothing is so heavily printed, I chose to stay minimal with the accessories (except for the necklace). I...

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"Maxi Fever: Grunge Queen" pt. III

"Rock and Roll is here to stay"  ...styling your inner Rockstar Music to Match the Look: "My Songs know What You Did in the Dark" x Fall Out Boy ...for this set, I decided to style for the rocker-at-heart :) My personal style is pretty eclectic, I basically dress according to how I feel when I wake up. But if I had to describe my style I would have to definitely say it's in the "rocker" category. This outfit, as well as every outfit in this "MaxiFever" collection, is one that is...

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"Let's Get Sporty" ;)

"Champions keep playing until they get it right."  ...styling your inner athlete Music to Match the Look: "Workout" x J Cole For this particular look, I decided to give a sportswear vibe mixed with a bit of glam. I chose a "Nike" cropped tank to pair with high-waist harem pants to balance the amount of skin showing, as well as to bring more of a fashionable appeal to the look.  Instead of wearing sneakers or boots, I picked a pair of open-toed pumps to add...

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"Baby, señorita, ma chérie, please be my little lady"

 Ello Mates ;)   So I'm in the process of rebuilding my make up portfolio  and I randomly decided to make myself the first model, JK.  So after taking 50,000,891 photos I ended up taking some   selfies on the cellular. I rarely wear heavy eye makeup so I was in the mood to smoke it up a little... Random: I am currently addicted to Justin Bieber's "Take You" (the acoustic version) from his album "Believe", that's where this post title's quote comes from...  (I'm...

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"How to Style: Bold Camo Prints" (Pt. One)

“An army of principles can penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot.” Camouflage is one of this season’s most popular prints. It’s versatile, edgy and stylish. This will be a three part set collection on How to Style: Bold Camo Prints Music to Match the Look: "Can't You Hear Me Knocking" x Rolling Stones  This is (without a doubt) one of my favorite looks! It’s such a laid back outfit yet extremely fashionable. You can wear this to run errands, attend a business meeting,...

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"How to Style: Bold Camo Prints" (Pt. Two)

“An army of principles can penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot.” Camouflage is one of this season’s most popular prints. It’s versatile, edgy and stylish. Music to Match the Look: "Run the World (Girls)" x Beyonce  In the look above, I decided to pair camo skinny pants with a graphic tank. This outfit has more of a casual feel so I chose to pair nude pumps and an over-sized tote to dress it up. What I love about this look is it gives you the option to style it to your taste....

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"How to Style: Bold Camo Prints" (Pt. Three)

“An army of principles can penetrate where an army of soldiers cannot.” Camouflage is one of this season’s most popular prints. It’s versatile, edgy and stylish. Music to Match the Look: "Caged Animals" x  Ambassadors  For my third and final set in this collection, I chose to style this according to my personal style. Leather is one of my favorite fabrics, so of course to further my leather-camo obsession, I decided to pair a black leather “skater” styled skirt with Alexander...

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Another one of Aye Hasegawa’s AMAZING videos.

This is an iconic song by the great India Arie and their choreography (Jed Florano & Aye Hasegawa) is beautifully crafted. Subscribe, Subscribe, Subscribe! Aye Hasegawa: http://www.youtube.com/user/AyeHasegawa Jed Florano: http://www.youtube.com/user/jeddyboi “Brown Skin” x India Arie じやあ...

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“Get the Look: Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen” (Part Un)

Stylespiration: The Olsen Twins Music to Match the Look: "Rock Your Body" x Justin Timberlake     Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen are two of my biggest fashion inspirations, I love their rocker yet boho style. They don’t fit into any set genre of fashion, they wear what they want without caring what anyone thinks.  In the look above, I decided to re-create one of the more rugged looks. I chose to pair a flannel with distressed skinnys however, I went with a fitted flannel...

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“Get the Look: Mary-Kate & Ashley Olsen” (Part Deux)

Stylespiration: The Olsen Twins  Music to Match the Look: "Learn to Love Again" x Lawson                                                  For the second look, I went with something more fitting for night-time. It can be worn for some sort of formal event...

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"Casual Friday"

Like the great Fleetwood Mac said, you can go your own way. Fashion is about expressing yourself through clothing. Be You. Be Bold. Be Daring. & most importantly, Be Comfortable in your Skin. Music to Match the Look: "Go Your Own Way" x Fleetwood Mac  This is another one of my edgy looks, Galaxy prints are all the rave right now so I wanted to dedicate a blog post on how I would style this particular print. Personally, this is a more casual look. I would recommend styling your...

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“From Dressy to Casual” Translating Outfits

Gypsy Woman!  Music to Match the Look: "Locked Out of Heaven" x Bruno Mars To further my obsession with leather, I wanted to show how you can take a casual outfit and dress it up by swapping or adding certain items. In the look above, I chose to pair leather leggings and a lace cutout crop top with riding boots. Adding a tuxedo blazer instantly makes your outfit look formal, and swapping those boots for pumps makes it a complete statement. The perfect staple to any...

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Deck the Halls! Fashion for the Holidays

Style Meter: “Sexy Glam” It’s that time of year; chilly weather, eggnog, endless parties, sensational food, and of course gift giving. Look your best this season in sequins and anything that makes you shine. Music to Match the Look: "Sweet Nothing feat. Florence Welch" x Calvin Harris In the look above & below, you can accentuate by wearing messy buns. Both of these outfits have sequin pieces as the focal point, in order to avoid having a look that is overpowering,...

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I am obsessed with this SONG…and video!

    Ellen Kim is an amazing choreographer and Aye Hasegawa is my absolute favorite dancer (and she’s Japanese so that’s a plus ;P) Please check out and subscribe to their YouTube accounts: Ellen Kim: http://www.youtube.com/user/ellenkimCHEEE Aye Hasegawa: http://www.youtube.com/user/AyeHasegawa “Pyramids” x Frank Ocean じやあね。 ...

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"How to Style: Leather" No. I

Who doesn’t love leather items? Music to Match the Look: "Change" x Churchill Fall is the perfect season to break out leather jackets, pants, or leggings. (I actually wear my leather jacket year round, even though I live in Florida where it’s ninety degrees every season, lol) It’s the perfect staple to a “rocker” look, giving edge to any outfit! Don’t be afraid to experiment; you can pair leather with leather, or with floral prints, or with camo, etc. In the photo above,...

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"How to Style: Leather" No. II

Who doesn’t love leather items?  Music to Match the Look: "All That Matters" x Giraffage Fall is the perfect season to break out leather jackets, pants, or leggings. (I actually wear my leather jacket year round, even though I live in Florida where it’s ninety degrees every season, lol) It’s the perfect staple to a “rocker” look, giving edge to any outfit! Don’t be afraid to experiment; you can pair leather with leather, or with floral prints, or with camo, etc. In...

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"Steal His Style"

Ladies, your “boyfriend” is a source for many things; love, comfort, trust, compassion, reliability, stability, etc. & FASHION! Music to Match the Look: "Boyfriend" x Justin Bieber We all have those days where we don’t feel like getting all “dolled up”, days like these were made for you to reach into his closet and borrow a few things… Grab one of his loose fitting T-Shirts, a pair of his sneakers (if you’re lucky enough to wear similar sizes), and some of your “boyfriend”...

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“Get the Look: Kim Kardashian”

Stylespiration 101  Music to Match the Look: "That Girl" x Justin Timberlake Stylespiration is a term I created to describe what happens when you take inspiration or a look from someone else (a celebrity, a friend, etc.) and create something new from it… See a look you like and put yourself, your style, into it. For all my ladies who like to wear sneakers: You can wear still wear sneakers and look mature! If I were dressing according to the look that KDash was...

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"Top Four Fashion Myths: No. One"

"You need to be “wealthy” to be fashionable” False. Being fashionable isn’t about having a lot of money, it’s about having a function-able budget and  a unique sense of style. Budget-Friendly Shops: Goodwill Consignment Stores These are goldmines, you can find designer garments  at dollar store prices…if you want a vintage look  this is the perfect place to go shopping! Retail Stores (like Forever 21, Love Culture, Cotton On, H&M, Charlotte...

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"Top Four Fashion Myths: No. Two"

“You have to be skinny to be fashionable…” FALSE. Size does NOT dictate your ability to look good. The key is knowing and dressing according to your body type, your appearance can be enhanced just by choosing the right clothes. Hourglass Body Shape the “Kim Kardashian” This specific body shape is classified by : a narrow waistline medium - large bust bust hip being the same width To accent your body, wear clothes that fit closer to your body, baggy clothing doesn’t flatter this type of shape Round Body Shape the...

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"Top Four Fashion Myths: No. Three" (pt. I)

“You can’t wear white after Labor Day!” False. Music to Match the Look: "Pretty Little Heart feat. Lil Wayne" x Robin Thicke Some rules were meant to be broken. White is a color that should be worn year round…It is a very versatile color; white can be paired with an assortment of fabrics, colors, and accessories. Ways to Wear White: White on White Paired with a Bold Shoe This style can be manipulated to fit any style or look; for a more casual feel...

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"Top Four Fashion Myths: No. Three" (pt. II)

Black & White: Music to Match the Look: "A.I.N.Y" x Gem                                                                                                                            ...

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"Top Four Fashion Myths: No. Three" (pt. III)

Denim: Music to Match the Look: "Take Care feat. Rihanna" x Drake Wearing white with denim is the easiest look to accomplish.  You can style this look to be casual, slouchy, semi-formal, day time or night time depending on how you pair the denim (oversized white shirt, a white blazer, a white tank, etc.) I decided to go extremely causal in the look above, this outfit is perfect for running errands, a lunch date, or shopping.  -...

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"Top Four Fashion Myths: No. Four"

“Your shoes have to match your bag…”  uhh, FALSE Although its 2012, I still hear people saying that your shoes should always match your bag…I would like to have thought that people ditched this idea with the new era but, unfortunately that’s not the case. Your shoes and hand bag don’t have to match, as a matter of fact, it’s much more stylish when they don’t. Here’s one way I would style my accessories to compliment an outfit: じやあね。...

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"Fall into Style"

Fall Trends Colored Lips This season’s hottest trend is wearing lipstick. As small as that seems, a pop of color can add major style points to a simple outfit. Don’t be afraid to experiment with different colors. I love a nice matte lip but, in the end everyone’s different and it’s up to you to choose the right look for yourself. In my opinion, Fall is the best season to experiment with lip colors. The transition from Summer to Fall signifies the use of colors like maroon, taupe, red orange,...

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Christian Siriano’s Spring/Summer 2012 Campaign

For those who don’t know, Christian Siriano is the Season Four winner of Project Runway. He is only 26 and has achieved much success with his clothing line “Christian Siriano” to see more fashions by this amazing designer, visit http://www.christianvsiriano.com じやあ...

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"Everyday Essentials: The LBD" Fact No. I

The Little Black Dress In my opinion, every woman should own at least one LBD. Whenever you’re in a rush, the best way to dress is in black. Music to Match the Look: "All I Wanted" x Paramore It gives you the freedom to show and accent your style: - whether your style is sporty, glam, vintage, edgy, boho, etc. a simple black dress gives you a blank canvas to express yourself - an item like a leather jacket can take your LBD from being “cute” to “rocker” じやあね。...

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"Everyday Essentials: The LBD" Fact No. II

The Little Black Dress In my opinion, every woman should own at least one LBD. Whenever you’re in a rush, the best way to dress is in black. Music to Match the Look: "Day n' Night" x Kid Cudi One LBD can suffice one day’s worth of activities: Changing a few details of your outfit can take your appearance from day to night; - switching shoes and adding a jacket can take alter the way an outfit looks - to make a casual dress appear more formal or “dressy” you...

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"Everyday Essentials: The LBD" Fact No. III

The Little Black Dress In my opinion, every woman should own at least one LBD. Whenever you’re in a rush, the best way to dress is in black. Music to Match the Look: "Let the Groove Get in" x Justin Timberlake Black is slimming and it never falls out of style. It is one of, if not the easiest color to work with; black clothing can be accessorized with almost any other color or print. じやあね。 ...

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“Increasing your Personal Style”

Three fun tips to spice up your wardrobe.  Tip No. I Layering  Music to Match the Look: "Get it Over With" x Rihanna Revive your old clothes or jewelery by piling them with new or current garments… When completing this technique properly, you can take simple pieces and turn them into something totally unique. じやあ...

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“Increasing your Personal Style” Tip No. II

Mixing Prints When done properly, mixing prints can give an edge to ANY outfit Music to Match the Look: "Diamonds" x Rihanna **Avoid** - Mixing patterns too similar in arrangement, for example, mixing two or more animal prints is not the best idea **Remember** - Don’t go overboard! Less is more, if you’re going for bolder prints, try neutralizing your outfit by accessorizing with metals… じやあね。...

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“Increase your Personal Style” Tip No. III

Color-Blocking “Color-Blocking is when a garment or outfit is composed of infinite blocks of color” Color-Blocking can be perfected in three ways, or schemes: I. Monochromatic, or consistent color palate This is the style of using one color, just in different hues and saturation. II. Independent Independent Color-Blocking is achieved by the use of mixed garments. III. Isolated The Isolated style is when the garment has already been Color-Blocked...

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“3:16am” x Jhene Aiko

I absolutely love this video, Jhene Aiko is an amazing singer/songwriter. If you haven't heard of her, I recommend you download her mixtape "Sailing Souls"   http://www.datpiff.com/Jhene-Aiko-Sailing-Souls-mixtape.213671.html “3:16am” x Jhene Aiko じやあね。...

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A Pedibus Usque ad Caput

“From Feet to Head” Style is something that comes from within. It isn’t easily understood… fashion is temporary, style is forever. “Fashions Fade, Style is Eternal.”   - Yves Saint Laurent じやあね。...

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