Suit Up! Sorta

The thing with styling is that its not necessarily about buying new outfit after new outfit. I mean if you have to start from scratch; then sure. I would prefer to use items I already own and manipulate them in ways to create entirely different presentations.

Buying key staple pieces that can be used in many looks is really important. This was my mid week look. I would say the pants I'm wearing are one of those staple pieces I'm talking about. I dressed them up in this picture but previously I have also dressed them down when wearing boat shoes. I specifically made this tie to go with this outfit. I already had the heels and the pants but my look needed something to connect those colors and bring the eye from my shoes to my torso. I was really happy to find these coral and nude fabrics. They are not only matching colors but I also love the different textures with the lace and woven dots on the surface.

The colors that are popping in this look are the washed out pink in the blazer, also the coral in the tie knot and pants. The background colors that balance those colors are the neutrals. I love my neutrals. I used nude and grey. Nude heels and tie body. Grey tunic, grey nail polish, and a grey skinny belt.

This look may have masculine origins but the ruffles, pearls, heels, and color palette keep this look very feminine.

Duces

So after a morning meeting earlier this week, I decided to have an impromptu photo shoot....which is becoming my favorite kind :)  This is basically an example of my casual day look. [T shirt + shorts + Converse.] I love dressing up and trying new looks. I also think it is okay to dress down and keep it simple. I wouldn't go so far to rock sweatpants. There can be a happy medium in casual wear. A sharp T shirt can take an outfit to the next level even if it is basic. This shirt is from J Crew. J Crew is becoming one of my favorite places to shop for shirts. I like the fabric, the screen prints, and the overall style. In high school I owned a lot of t shirts. I believe my sister called me the The T shirt Queen...

My style has evolved to experimentation and adding a lot more pieces to a look. There is still part of me that is drown to a creative and good quality shirt. You just can't go wrong with that kind of piece in your wardrobe.

 Another solid source for a great shirt - HOMAGE! This store is based out of Columbus, Ohio. They have taken the athletic and screen printed shirt to a new height.  

Bleed Green

 

 I celebrated my birthday in the Lansing area this year! I wanted my outfit to have East Lansing as my backdrop. The athletic pictures in the window are pretty cool. I'm actually standing in front of the building where the State News is created. I like this outfit because I had fun accessorizing with my big chunky necklace, belt, and booties. This look is edgy,punk, and dark. Its fun wearing this because most days I hardly wear any black. I love my Neon nail polish. It is a great focal point and adds something to the mostly black color pallet.  Neon, black, and white are an interesting combination. Another theme of this outfit that I noticed today was buckles! There are quite a few buckles in this outfit.

Sidewalk Chic

This is the outfit I wore to The Modern Man Showcase and Best Dressed Contest. I accessorized with my design, The Gregoria tie. This tie was named after my grandmother. My grandma is a true fashionista and it only fits to name a glamorous tie after her.

Coolest thumb ever!

I decided to experiment with this nail art technique. I really think it came out nicely.  It has a tie dye/swirl design. Being new to nail art, the concept was not that difficult. I'm looking forward to experimenting with other new ways displaying art on my fingers :)

Fanning the flames of fashion

Heating it up in Royal Oak. Seriously though..its hot today! --high of 93 degrees (feels like 95)! Stock up on some shades, Slurpee, and air conditioning.

photo credit: @chiefkoboei

Neon NEway

I heart neon yellow/green, so I thought I would let the color inspire this ensemble. 

My Avengers

 

It's surreal to think that I have my own superheros. 

Another change that has occurred as of recent is the creation of my own Avengers.

:: (After soaking it all in and thinking about what had happened I realized I could use The Avengers as a great analogy that relates to my life.) ::

Let's step back  a few steps and I will explain what I mean. I have been blessed with the opportunity to have a team of interns at the infancy of my company. Each intern has their own unique talents that can better the group as a whole. Each person will contribute to the team using their talents/super powers for the same common goal.

After watching The Avengers blockbuster and witnessing all of this coming together; the more I realized I would use humor to explain to myself what was happening. So this is it. I have my own Avengers! :) I am symbolically Samuel L. Jackson (all I need is an eye patch haha) and I have my crew of superheros that will do a fantastic job (saving the world from alien life form thugs)! One of my interns wants to be Spider Man instead of Captain America so we will have to rearrange the story, plot, script, etc. but Spider Man is a good hero to have on the team. 

Next month is when all the fun and planning will come to life! I will be sharing behind the scene footage of the projects we are working on this summer. 

Summer 2012 has me completely stoked to say the least. 

After we complete our tasks guys we should go for some shawarma! lol