Not so Casual::: Grey Jeans + Sweater

 

A  perfect way to amp up a casual look!

Spring Awakening

  Hey Guys,
       I am very excited to be posting today especially since it has been almost three months since my impromptu hiatus from the blogosphere. What can I say, I live in Michigan, and it has positively been the worst winter I have ever experienced. The thought of taking pictures outdoors in this frigid and temperamental weather always sent chills down my spine. So I would say among other personal reasons, my absence has been partly due to an extreme lack of motivation, accompanied by my unproven and nonfactual instinct as a African to hibernate during the winter months LOL.
      Although I made no blog posts, I always followed the trends. With Spring around the corner, I'm going to skip winter completely to highlight some spring trends you should be trying. And yes, I'm back!
Today, I am clad in almost matching striped suit, giving a feminine edge to mens-wear. I'll probably be shooting indoors for a while, as there are 4 inches of snow outside right now and counting.

                        

     Photography: B&B

My Look
Striped Blazer|| H&M
Forever 21 Pants|| Similar H&M
Pumps|| Shoe Dazzle
Bralette|| Bebe
Necklace|| similar
Purse|| Target

                                                               Thanks for stopping by.
                                                                     Love, Jenn

Cutout Shooties and Floral Cutout Top

"All the pretty colors!"

"All the pretty colors". That's what my dazed brain thought before I remembered it was only the first week of November. At the time, I had been at one of the stores I frequently go to for some shopping, and all the holiday decorations were out already! Wasn't Halloween a little over a week ago?
   Is it just me, or does it feel like it's a little too soon. We haven't even had thanksgiving  yet!
Not that I am complaining (ok, maybe a little). It just feels like we would be saying goodbye to another year way too soon; but on a positive note, I love the holiday season.
   
Speaking of colors. I resisted the urge to tuck in this colorful top; instead, I let it fall and flow with the slightly flared shape of the skirt. I added a skinny belt for some definition. And, of course the shooties from my previous post "booties to fall for", which I'm in love with. Hit or miss?   Let me know what you think.

Photography by Brenda

Shop my Look!
Top (old)|| also worn here
Shooties|| Zara
H&M Leather Skirt (sold out)|| Similar (Asos)
Jacket|| similar
Belt|| Asos or here
H&M Envelope clutch (old) ||  Similar from Gap

 *Submitted to IFB skirting around*

                                                      Have a great week!
                                                       Love, Jenn.

Isabel Marant for H&M

   If you read my posts regularly, you would already know how excited I get about designer collaborations with smaller and affordable retail stores. This time, it is Isabel Marant for H&M.
Isabel Marant is a Parisan designer known for her breath-taking boohoo chic meets bohemian designs. For H&M, the collection features clothes, shoes and acessories with a mix of "rocker chic meets boohoo chic", some would say.    In true H&M fashion, there are even pieces for "the boys" and kids as well.
I already have my sights on some pieces (see below).  Thankfully, with H&M having recently expanded with online shopping last August, shopping for the collection would be much easier.
   The collection goes on sale on Nov 14. So let the count down begin.

Visit the H&M offical website to view the entire collection.
Images also from H&M website.

                                                     As  always,
                                                     Love, Jenn!
                                                  Happy Sunday!

Rogue Revival

  Finally, got my head out of the sands to blog! It's been a busy couple of weeks but I'll spare you the boring details.

This outfit features the leather trend that exploded last year, and most of us have come to love. Good news-the trend is here to stay.The new found versatility of leather with it's different silhouettes and colors, is what I like the most about the trend. It's no longer limited to its old tight, restrictive forms but now showcases an array of flattering pieces that fits almost any style. Almost any kind of clothing comes in leather from dresses to coats, you name it.

I added structure to the leather-like feminine shaped skirt with a structured zipper Jacket that I discovered last fall (which i simply love). Haven't gotten the chance to wear it in forever, so I revived them from the depths of my closet in the spirits of fall.

*Submitted to IFB's Blazers of Glory*

 

The shoes, where do I start? I tried and tried to resist the urge to get them because I kept seeing them everywhere but I gave in. I simply adore these heels.
The tote from the Phillip Lim forTarget collection is perfection. I know I will get a lot of wear out of this. What did you get?

Images by Brenda

My Look!
Zipper Jacket|| Wendybox (Also worn here) 
Imitation leather skirt ||H&M || option 2  
Heels|| Zara
Tote|| Phillip Lim for Target
Cuff|| Forever 21
Heart linked bracelet (gift from the lovely friend, Momo) || Asos


Thanks so much for reading!
hugs...Jenn

  

H&M Online Now!!!

      Exciting news for fellow H&M lovers- shopping just got a lot easier....
H& M finally has an online store!!! If you've read my blog for a while now, you would have noticed I often wear H&M pieces but I was never able to put up a link for them. That changes now (hopefully I actually wear them before they sell out)
      H&M is a budget friendly store that often carries some of the cutest items from jewelry to dresses to bikinis. Look for their fall collection in the works, I'm sure you won't be disappointed.

     Here are some of the pieces from the online store I'm currently coveting (with links underneath).
                                                              Happy Shopping!
(Guys and kids- don't feel left out. There are tons of cute clothes there for you as well). Toodles!

                                                            Imitation Leather bag.

 

                                                   

 Jersey Blazer

                         Fringe handbag

                                                                                                              Patterned Jersey dress

                              I think these Pumps with studs go well with the dress

                                                      Love the details on this Ring     

                                             This Necklace  looks like the one I'm wearing here


                                       Thanks so much for reading and have a great weekend!
                                                                   Love Jenn