— suited

I’m sure we go on tangents-for-days about our collective love affair w/ all things menswear. And if you’re new around these parts, then you might not know just how much of a tangent I mean.

Over the years, my style has progressively become more in-tune with and inspired by menswear & because of that, I’ve learned what pieces seamlessly fit into my wardrobe that breed maximum ease with minimal effort.

Be it suiting, sweaters, bottoms or button-ups, shopping in the men’s section is a skill I’ve fine-tuned & finally feel like I’ve become fairly good at. — This pinstripe suit is case-in-point.

On one of my many thrifting excursions, I came across this suit & instantly knew it’d be mine. It was in great condition, didnt have that nauseating “thrift store” smell & cost a whopping $15 flat.

As soon I got it home, I opted to crop the blazer as it was a bit too oversized for the look I was going for & looking back on it, I have not a single regret.

Suit: vintage. Sandals: Tibi. Earrings: Amazon. || Shop similar styles.

If you’re anything like me appreciate a good menswear moment but don’t want to break-the-bank, I implore to hit up the men’s section at your local thrift store. Yes it take a bit of time, patience & elbow grease to sift through the unadulterated clutter, but the gems are priceless & this suit was well worth it.

— Similar styles to my look can be found here.

xX, — C.

sheer + leather

Zara blazer. Tibi skirt. Vintage clutch. Tory Burch sunglasses. Charles + Keith boots. || Tap to shop my look.

To know me is to know I’m not much of an all-black wearer & though it’s important to have certain pieces in black: the LBD, a black blazer, the perfect black bag, etc, black isn’t necessarily a go-to hue for me.

However, when I scored this sheer Tibi skirt on major sale, I couldn’t help but create this all-black moment. — For me, the key was to create a look that showcased multiple textural elements, I.E., sheer, leather & metallic, that in the end, broke-up the usual monotony of an all-black outfit & I must admit, I’m very much so into it.

Thanks for stopping by & links to my look can be found here.

xX — C.

Trenched

I recently shared in ep. 1 of ‘Behind the Look’, a new mini series I’ve introduced on my YouTube channel, just how much I love this look.

I’ll leave you to watch the video to get all the styling details but in a nutshell, I scored this trench-style dress after months of eyeing it & it’s easily one of the best purchases I’ve made this year.

Zara dress. Charles & Keith boots. Vintage clutch. Loewe hat. Cèline glasses. — Similar styles linked here.

Thanks for stopping by & be sure to subscribe to my YouTube channel so you don’t miss the next installment of ‘Behind the Look.’

xX — C.

— Big red

Needless to say, red is unquestionably the color of the season & admittedly, I’m VERY into it & if you caught my latest haul, then you already know about these Zara otk boots.

After regrettably passing-up on these a few years ago, I recently scored them on EBay & I couldn’t be happier. They’re the perfect heel height, fit comfortably over my legs & though bold in color, they’re actually quite easy to style.

I opted to keep the look simple & paired the boots back to a thrifted men’s button-up & my Cèline ID necklace & bracelet because, how could I not?

And because we’re all having a moment w/ red, I’m sharing a few of my favorite red pieces over on my LTKI page.

Enjoy! xX — C.

Less thinking. More creating.

Happy June sis! — My photographer and I recently did a test beauty shoot & I can’t begin to tell you how pleased I am. When looking through the final selects, I was reminded of the importance of thinking less and simply creating more.

If you follow me on IG then you’ve certainly heard me talk about the importance of showcasing ALL the gifts, talents & bits of creativity God has endowed us w/ & this shoot was reinforcement of that.

I’ll be the first to tell you how much I love fashion but I can equally say the same for food, fitness, vintage cars & so much more. And to top it off, I’m blessed to have a photographer that has an affinity for much of the same & her creativity & creative direction is truly unmatched.

So I say all of that to say this: we’re thinking less & creating more. Gone are the days of us concerning ourselves w/ other’s thoughts, opinions & unsolicited feedback. Gone are the days of us critiquing every nook-and-cranny about the way we look or in some cases, don’t look. Gone are the days of looking at others & silently wishing we could look, walk or talk like them. — We off that sis.

From here-on-out, we’re creating, sharing & moving right along. We’re giving the girls everything God has given us & we’ve got on blinders on while doing it.

— Think less. Create more. xX