Fun Styling by me

Yesterday I got to work with one of my fellow fashion students putting together looks and playing around with styling. I styled her in this edgy outfit playing around with colors, jewelry, and textures. I used a sheer shirt with a sparkle bandu underneath, with purple jeans and these lace up heels. The jewelry is bold and makes a statement. The silver, black and purple colors are more dark and perfect for a fabulous edgy look interchangeable to night with the perfect accessories.

Back to the 90's

Today's look is a little more fun and a bit classic. I was feeling a 90's vibe and decided to play up on it. This look is playful and meant to express your creative side. It isn't something that you would wear out to school or in everyday life. This look is best worn for a fun night out or to a concert.

Top: Sheer highlow from Ross
Highwaisted Shorts: Thrifted
HighKnee Socks: Drugstore
Shoes: Acgaci


Always remeber that fashion is what you think it should be and what makes you happy!
XOXO

Nik

To buy Retail and When Not Too..

Many of us know that buying at retail prices can get pretty expensive and sometimes it can be difficult to know when to buy full priced retail and when not too. Things that can dictate weather or not a consumer will buy at the full retail price are trends, fads, and even your friends. What happens when at the end of the season the $200 pair of shoes you bought are no longer trendy? You are stuck with an ugly pair of really expensive shoes that you wouldn't want anyone to know that you still own! I've come up with a few tips of my own to share so that this doesn't happen to anyone out there again.

1. Do Research- Get online and look up the piece or style that is trending for that season and see what fashion experts in the industry are saying about it. Will it be around to stay or will it flop? There are people paid really well in the fashion industry to predict styles and trends and their opinions wouldn't lead you astray.

2. Think about if what you are about to spend big bucks on could be an essential piece in your wardrobe.- Is it versatile? Can it be worn from season to season? Could you see yourself purchasing it again?

and Lastly

3. Really ask yourself why do you want to purchase this piece.- Is it because you love it and you cant live without it? If this is the case then it doesn't really matter what experts have to say about the life of the piece. Or are you only wanting to purchase this piece because its what all of your friends are buying.

I hope this is helpful to anyone out there reading this!

Good luck and Happy Styling.

XoXo, Nik

FASHIONABLE AND PROFESSIONAL

Today's look is a bit professional or "put together" for better lack of words, its clean and crisp yet comfortable. I recently became a sales associate at New York & Co. ^_^  and this is what i chose to wear for the first day. I found these really cute pants at Wal-mart for 9.94.

They are an essential wardrobe piece that you can dress up or dress down. When looking for staple pieces in your wardrobe don't be afraid to try places like Walmart and thrift stores they often have a great selection of basics and you will be sure to save a lot of money. I paired them with my black Miami Fashion week shirt, a Black Blazer and my Chunky Heels.

Blazer: Thrifted 7.99
Pants: Walmart 9.94
Shoes: Cato 11.99