Trend: Boyfriend Jeans

Hello, everyone!

I'm excited to share this post with you as it will be the first of many posts including shots by my own personal photographer: my boyfriend, Alex. I must say that I'm extremely lucky to have someone so talented in my life, and even luckier to have someone so supportive of me and my blogging endeavors. As I continue to blog, he will be my primary photographer. So, in that regard, you can assume all photos of me are taken by him, unless otherwise stated.

One of my absolute favorite style trends is the menswear/boyfriend look. Growing up, I was quite a tomboy. I think it had something to do with always being around my older brother and his friends, but I really never considered myself "girly" and I still wouldn't to this day. The best thing about boyfriend jeans is the comfort factor. The relaxed, baggy fit allows for ultimate slumping and being that most womenswear isn't always exactly cozy, I definitely take advantage of the comfort. I usually do this by making it a 100% man-inspired look by wearing a big, baggy flannel or an oversized, slouchy tee but this time I decided to play with masculine vs. feminine. I tend to like things in opposition, I feel that it adds a bit of balance to everything.

I just recently received these booties in the mail a few days ago after scoring them for half the price (gotta love Labor Day sales!) from Forever 21. I was sifting through my closet and came across this blazer and decided that it would not only match the booties, but also tie into the whole outfit duality I had envisioned in my head, and soon enough the entire look came together with great ease. 

Blazer: Express

Shirt: Nasty Gal

Bralette: Free People

Jeans: Forever 21

Booties: Forever 21

Necklace: Etsy

Hat: Missguided

I do intend on doing quite a few posts incorporating different ways to style boyfriend jeans. I think they're a great staple piece and they're actually pretty versatile in terms of styling... not to mention the oversized fit is really flattering on girls who are more petite (like myself). Fellow tiny girls: do yourselves a favor and go grab a pair or two of boyfriend jeans, if you haven't already!

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Public Desire

Hi there, everyone!

This is sort of a "Part Two" to my previous post, although it isn't Badwood related. Alee and I shot this look immediately afterward, and I'm more than happy with the outcome. 

If there is anything I love, it's platforms. I swear by them. Maybe it's because I'm biased and my height or lack there of draws me to them, or maybe it's because I can achieve the height I desire without killing my arches in uncomfortable shoes... either way, platforms and I are like peas and carrots. I was lucky enough to come across this online store called Public Desire via Instagram. Who knew their "accounts you might also like" suggestions would actually come in handy? Despite the fact that the store is in the UK, with affordable prices and speedy shipping (given that it's international) I really couldn't say no. My biggest struggle was deciding on a pair, and I probably would've bought two if it hadn't been for these show-stoppers. Initially I saw them in all white and was pretty dead-set on buying them since I went through a pretty serious white phase this summer, but I got a bit greedy and kept on scrolling when POW! These babies hit me like a Mack truck and just like that, it was a done deal. No questions asked, no second thoughts. My only regret is that I didn't wear them more this summer.

This dress almost didn't happen. I was scrolling through Tobi because I had gotten an email about a crazy Labor Day sale and had originally seen it in a different color combo that wasn't so much my taste. I kept it open in a tab and kept looking through other options when they had it pictured again, but in this color combo instead. At first I didn't think it was even the same dress (it's crazy how something as simple as color scheme can change an entire piece so drastically) so I clicked on it to see if my size was still available and lo and behold, there it was: the dress in not only two, but three different color choices. I was back and forth between two options, but I just happened to look over at my closet only to see my Public Desire platforms and that ultimately guided my decision making (plus, it wouldn't hurt to add some pink to my wardrobe). I am more than happy with the fit and feel of the dress. It's a fancier substitute to my typical t-shirt dresses... not to mention it's lightweight and really cool.

Hair, makeup, and photos by Alee Rose:

Thank you all for reading and enjoy the rest of your weekend!

XO

Silly Basic, Badwood's For Bad Bitches

Hello again, friends!

I have to admit, I play favorites when it comes to my clothing items. I also have an extreme tendency to buy items and then only wear said items for weeks at a time... but that's what they're for, right? Well, this hoodie is no exception and because of that, I told Alee that we absolutely needed to dedicate a blog post to it. We decided on doing an edgier look, so she put some braids in my hair and we roamed around the streets of Brooklyn for this streetwear look.

I first came across Badwood probably about two years ago or so. My first encounter was on Tumblr where I saw a perfect Badwood flannel (which I am currently investing in for fall) and since then I purchased this really dope cropped hoodie. What I like the most about Badwood's designs is the simplicity. The prints are clean and simple and don't distract, and that's something I really appreciate. Aside from that, the actual fit and feel of the hoodie is top notch. When it first arrived in the mail, I wore it for like 2 weeks straight. It is undoubtedly the coziest hoodie that I own, which is saying a lot because I do have a pretty extensive hoodie collection. I fully intend on getting more Badwood products (especially a flannel, my goodness!) mostly because they're all quality pieces of clothing.

Be sure to check out Badwood's site here and follow the Twitter and Instagram accounts as well!

Twitter: @badwoodx

Instagram: @badwoodx

Hair, makeup, and photos all courtesy of Alee Rose

Hoodie: Badwood

Top: Tobi

Shorts: Urban Outfitters

Shoes: Converse

Thank you all for reading and enjoy your weekend!

XO

She Loves Adventure

Hello, my little lovelies!

I've unfortunately been going through a rough patch in my life and so what little free-time I've had recently has been devoted to things other than blogging (oops!) but I promise I'm really trying to get it together. I'm hoping that a positive mindset will help me through all of this, so please bear with me.

This day was probably one of the most beautiful days, and my mood was only uplifted even more because I was surrounded by such great people. My boyfriend Alex and my good friend Sam came into the city to spend the day with me and Alee, so my mood was already brightened despite my hangover.

 We spent the day roaming around the streets of Dumbo, Brooklyn, but it was kind of tricky trying to get a good shot because it was a Sunday and apparently on Sundays Dumbo is the place to be! Alee and I were constantly waiting for cars to go by, you can imagine how difficult it is to get a shot in the middle of the street with so many people everywhere! Luckily, people were somewhat cooperative and patient with us, so the shoot was ultimately a big success. We finished the shoot, hopped back on the subway to Manhattan, and treated ourselves to some gourmet chicken nuggets.

PS: If you haven't been to The Nugget Spot on 14th Street in between 2nd and 3rd Avenue, go now.

All photos are by Alee Rose:

Dress: Gypsy Warrior

Boots: Gypsy Warrior

I'm almost ashamed to admit that I've worn this exact outfit countless times... I let it slide because both pieces are too perfect both on their own and as a unit. I have worn this dress with other black booties, but these Gypsy Warrior booties nail it every single time. I fell in love with this dress the moment I laid my eyes on it. It really didn't take any time before I was entering my credit card information. This is slightly unusual for me because I tend to stay away from anything with tulle since I don't really consider myself girly enough to pull it off, but once the dress finally arrived and I got to try it on for the first time I didn't take it off for the rest of the day (and I am so serious about this). This is hands down my favorite dress in my closet and I will never ever ever part ways with it... EVER.

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As always, thanks again to my good friend Alee for capturing my favorite dress so beautifully and thanks to all of you for sticking around despite my inconsistency.

I hope you all had a pleasant and relaxing Labor Day weekend!

XO