My friend Jocelyn recently started a fashion blog and I thought, “what a great idea!” People have commented on my fashion style and asked me for fashion tips for years. The last few years I started image consulting on the side as a hobby and even spoke at a conference specifically on personal styling. It was fun and definitely something I enjoy! So I figured since it’s an interest of mine, I should incorporate a similar posting on my blog as well! Thanks Joce. SO starting today I will do a once a week — maybe turned once a month (ahAHAh) fashion post called “Thursday’s the new Friday Weekly Style Post BAM” — longest name EVER! ~~ and totally necessary. (TNF.WSP.BAM!)
Currently I am the lead style consultant at a boutique style clothing store and already I have developed a small clientele of people who I dress for photo shoots, events, or just daily wear. My favorite thing is dressing people… taking their own personal style and adding just a little bit of risk by using trends — either ones current (learned through place of work), or ones I made up.
I like to push people outside their comfort zone, and the result is a more confident person who likes how they look! This is very rewarding for me.. and of course I am thankful I work in an industry where I get to see new items come up and hear of trends that are popular. All in all, it gives me more and more ideas to create space for people to love their skin — so to speak. So enough talky talk.. let’s talk FASHION! I will highlight 1-2 trends each post as well as “must have” items. AND since I just recently took over the accessories department at my store you’ll most likely get to see ACCESSORIES!!!! I LOVE ACCESSORIES!!! It makes the look seriously. So here I go:
** SORRY FOR THE FORMAT — I haven’t figured out how to make the page look the way I want.. but I will have to figure that out later.. I’ll re-format it later **
Trend(s) of the week:
The “High/Low” also known as the “Mash-up”
Womens ~ pairing a more dressy item with a more casual item – mismatched and bold. For example: (the very popular fall) sequin tank under a slubby shirt or sweater (– slubby — oversized top (often off the shoulder <3 love love love these!!)) Either skinny jeans or leggings (distressed is good too!)



Mens ~ pairing a fitted v-neck or fitted shirt with a nicer other item (such as a understated yet stylish vest) with fitted denim of a darker wash.




This look doesn’t really need an accessory in my opinion. Its supposed to be quite casual, but dressed up at the same time. If anything I’d add a chain to my denim (or ladies, leggings – yes.. a belted chain.. however a GREAT purse is always a good idea.. for this look, I’d say an oversized one.) Mens, think simple jewelry but unique.





MUST HAVES:
ACCESSORIES
(ladies)
~ The rocker chic look ~ a mash-up item where you get hardcore looking with pretty and classy.


~ the slub shirt


(mens)
~ some sort of unique or preferred style o’ rosary

~ fitted denim.. PLEASE!!


OUTERWEAR!!! Get it! It’s fall/winter.. it’s great for layer as well as repeated wear without offending.
mens: pleather leather, bomber jacket, a bit shiny or wax coated

womens: military stylish, peacoat, blazer with hoodie mash-up piece

(items from MetroparkUSA, Forever21, the Gap, Obey, & seen on various online style websites such as www.outblush.com, www.shopzilla.com, www.80spurple.com, and www.shopstyle.com)
WHEW, that was a lot of work. I hope you enjoyed! It’s bed time for me now!