Trendy Spring Things

Overalls

Overalls are definitely hot this spring. They are a great fun look that can be dressed up with some wedges or dressed down with some sneakers and a baseball cap. Denim, leather, or even silk overalls will do just fine.




Shorts Suit

Solange Knowles is known for these trendy, and usually printed shorts suits. Whether she is a on a pastel print shorts and blazer with a printed button up or a patterned shorts and blazer with a printed button-up she is always stylish in a suit. This Spring and Summer the shorts suit is in and it's hot.

Try these two fun and hip trends as Spring stays and Summer comes. Happy Thursday!

Why a Button-Up is All You'll Ever need

I realized that I wear button-up shirts a lot, both mens and womens. I really like button-ups and I think they are a perfect way to add class to an outfit while at the same time can be casual. They look good with or without heels and usually can be worn in a variety of ways: underneath a sweater or shirt (here and here), with a vest (here), or just by itself. I think it's a good staple piece to have because it can be worn in all seasons and is a really good layer. It doesn't matter if it's denim, cotton, or silk. Button-ups can be dressed up or dressed down and even worn in different ways: tied at the front, with rolled up sleeves, button all the way, open, around the waist, etc. Below is a great visual of the versatility and necessity of the button-up. [photo from here]

If you're not already convinced just google women in button-ups and you will be pleased with the many ways and how often button-ups are worn and praised.

All Blue On the Go

Here's a Spring version of the Canadian Tuxedo. This great denim kimono styled top compliments a pair of denim skinnies and cognac colored boots well. Add a touch of neon with a belt. This backpack, shades of blue, will brighten up anyone's day and match perfectly with this blue denim ensemble. Happy Friday!

An Outfit That Is Made Equally

I am an adamant believer that we should dress for our body type, and every trend  or style does not look good on every body type. I am still trying to master this idea, some people have mastered it; especially blogger Karla Deras. I do think, however, there are a few outfits or styles that look good on everyone. I happen to believe that wide-leg printed pants are among these few styles. Below is an outfit that I believe looks good on everyone. 

Why do I believe in printed wide-leg pants? Because it doesn't matter whether you have thick legs or thin legs. If you have short legs it makes them look longer, if you have long legs it maintains the length. They are super comfortable and can be dressed up or dressed down as you see in the collage. 

Peplum blouses and slouched tees look good on practically all body types. Peplum's accentuate the waist creating a feminine silhouette, which we talked about in this post. Slouched tees work whether you have big breasts or small breasts and are airy-flowy. This outfit is perfect for Spring or Summer and will work for any body type. Do I think you should invest in some wide-leg trousers? Yes.

It's important to figure out what looks good on you and what doesn't flatter your body because some of the styles and trends we see on the Runway, in lookbooks, and on mannequins do not work for all of us. I am quite curvy so a lot of styles that look good on tall shapeless models do not look flatter my body type. On the other hand, because I am curvy, peplum styles and high-waist skirts flatter my body type because they accent my small waist (the only small thing on me, ha!).

So try out this outfit and find out what kind of outfits and pieces flatter your body! Happy Thursday. Almost the weekend.

How To: Spring Into Things with Leggings

Not all of us have gone, or will get to go, Spring shopping this month. So lets talk about how to spring into things with what we have in our closets. The first thing most of us have is a pair of black leggings. We usually wear leggings when we're running errands, or when we don't know what else to wear. Here's how we can create an outfit with leggings that is Spring-esq and makes leggings more than just casual wear. 

Complement your black leggings with a white tunic. Add a denim vest or jacket, in-case there's a breeze, and the coral beanie is optional. It's always nice to add some leopard with these leopard slip-ons. A bucket bag is great for a day relaxing in the sun at the park or running errands around town. This outfit can be achieved in a variety of ways: you can switch out the tunic for a short dress, the beanie for a straw hat, and you don't even need the beanie; throw on some sandals if the weather permits and you're set!

How To: Long Cardigan-From Day to Night

Most ladies have a long plain cardigan in our closet. It may be beige, gray, or navy blue. How do we wear it to make it a bit fun, more than the generic tee shirt and jeans. Here's how:

 

Now that it's becoming spring the weather is warming up, but it can still be too cool to wear a dress without a sweater. This is the time to wear that long cardigan you have hanging in your closet that you usually only wear around the house or with leggings and a tee shirt. Wear it over a casual dress with some sneakers, converse are always fun. To dress it up for night, or to make it less casual, throw on some tall black boots. The blue scarf adds a touch of bold color to complement the colorful sunnies. Below is how Lindsey Lohan does this look:  

Monday Reds

Hello, happy Monday!

I have quite a busy day today so I probably won't be able to take outfit photos. I love colored pants. I know they fluctuate from being trendy to being obnoxious--but I think if you style them right they can always be fun and look good. I'm wearing bright red pants today (I've had them since high school), with a light purple (or pastel purple) American Apparel shirt that was given to me by one of my past boyfriends. I'm wearing ankle boots and purple doily socks, with a fuchsia head bow. How about all those lovely colors together! Here's a collage of what I'm basically wearing today, the bow is more like a dark fuchsia rather than a pink like below. 

A Statement from the Manreppeller

Leandra Medine, the manreppeller, is by far-one of my favorite bloggers. She is fun, confident, makes a statement, and is all about dressing to make yourself happy regardless of a man. If you find one who loves you regardless of how you dress, like she has, then it's that much better. Her style is quirky and fun.

This photo of her I particularly like because of the statement on the shirt, which I don't think is untrue. It's not completely true, but it has some truth to it. And again, white tee shirts rock so go buy some, steal some from your brother or boyfriend, make it happen.


To get this look: throw on a couple of statement necklaces over a white tee-shirt, find some wide-leg fiery red pants, and add some funky shades. Refer to the collage below. Happy Saturday loves!

All Grey Everything

Heather grey is one of my favorite colors. My sophomore year of college I bought boots and clothes mostly in heather grey. I'm still into it. These are two ways to rock a casual all (heather grey) look, but not look gloomy. Here's how to rock all grey, all casual:

^^[photo from alltheprettybirds]

Below: from instagram a while ago... my all-grey look with a bow

 

Something's Not Quite White

This morning I had a burst of energy that, I hope, will last throughout the day. I volunteer at a maximum security men's prison on Tuesday and Wednesday mornings from 7:30-11:30am, so it is quite an early and long morning requiring alertness. Anyway, afterwards I felt very active and productive--so between going to work, doing work, and going to class I think I'll have quite a successful day.

Today I felt like being simple and minimal, which does not happen often, so I went with it. These are a pair of my favorite pants. They are linen, cropped, and really comfortable. I love them. I got them from H&M a few seasons ago. I'm wearing an ivory colored flannel, which was my father's-and scarf from the men's section of River Island. Oh, and boots-of course. Like I said in this post, it's always important to get dressed everyday based on how you are feeling. I really believe that. I feel better today just by wearing what I feel like wearing, and being comfortable. 

Below is how to do something similar to this outfit:

Everything Spring: Pastels and Flowers

Spring is Coming! For some of us (in California) more quickly than for those of us (in Connecticut), however it is coming nonetheless. This spring we are all about pastels; I particularly like the mint pastels, and maxis are always a great spring/summer trend. Like Summer to Fall, Winter to Spring transitioning can sometimes have funny, non-discernible, weather so that's why we're pairing the sweater with the thin flowy maxi skirt. Cap-toe flats are the fashionable and comfortable and that's what we're aiming for this spring. How do you like this look?

Everything Spring: Pastels and Flowers by teju-adisa-farrar featuring jimmy choo bags

All White Everything (or Off White is Cool too)

 We have been told not to wear white after labor day; that is out the window! All white is all good these days. On the runway or on the street, we are loving the all white ensembles this season and in the next seasons. Whether it's off white or pure white-it's alright! Try an all white outfit-it doesn't matter if it's all white or ivory (like I'm wearing below). All white is a new take on a classic, crisp look whether it's casual or formal.

Neon-Pastels-Leopard Print

This is how to rock a neon beanie and still look nice. I'm really into loose thin fabric pants with a loose thin fabric shirt. The leopard faux fur jacket is to spice up the outfit and compliment the neon touches.

Neon-Pastels-Leopard Print by teju-adisa-farrar featuring kendra scott

Casual Look

I love boyfriend jeans, I have the pair featured in this post. This just a casual look with heels, I'd wear this look with boots because I cannot walk in heels like that all day. However, changing from flats to these heels makes this a night outfit.

Casual look by teju-adisa-farrar featuring a bangle bracelet