New York Fashion Haul: The Power of Unique

Guilty. As. Charged.

(But not charged that much.)

Let me let you in on a little secret.

My Hero-piece of this shoot? yeah, the suede Nascar Jacket.

35$ in a Vintage store in New Jersey... *mic drop*

Ergo, introduced, is our topic of the day: the glorious power of unique.

Here is my simple rules and formula for dressing FASHIONABLY

Let me give you some quick examples of what I'm talking about...

• See through tattoo shirt = unique. Walking your dog in dungarees = causal. OVERALL = Fashionable!
• Jeans and a shirt: how casual/normal can you get? BAM. Bandana as a choker: unique! Elevates the whole outfit to fashionable levels.
• A Silk Cami top + a Polo Neck top = both casual but together they are unique!!

And what do they all have in common: CANVASED ON A CLASSIC. Like dungarees! Or a womens shirt!

It is fine line people... but do it well... and you will be looking capital 's' Sharp.
Take a look at my favourite unique pieces and how I style them...

THE VINTAGE SUEDE 

NASCAR RACING JACKET

What a classic. Paired here with a monochrome outfit and silver

(Sunnies: Dior, Necklace: Nasty Gal)

Here I paired the jacket with some blue jeans for an all-American look.

The Leopard Loafers cut the Americana before is gets too.. Americana..

(i.e. sneakers? A baseball cap? A Coca-cola in hand?)

Wild touch with my favourite bone and gold hendrix Lili-Claspe Necklace!

Mesh shirt gives it a little more of a hard edge.

Thinking about my sponsors... (Which include Fritos and Pepsi.. mmm..)

Diamante Heel for that extra sass.

TATOO SHIRT

It's a show-stopper. 

Paired with a blazer (You never go wrong with a blazer).

The dragon cuffs do add to the drama... 

Lovely classic feminine Chanel flats.

(Buy flats in patent leather, not butter leather. London weather? Thank me later)

Doesn't it just look awesome?

"Where are my boobs?!"

Bonus points if you are wearing a cool bra.

A secret pop of red keeps it consistent.

THE SPANISH-YET-VINTAGE-MOSCHINO SHILOUETTE

Unique silhouette!

That craftsmanship though... #OldMoschino #TakeMeBack

Snake skin booties keeps the 'unique' vibe, vibing.

You have to feel zee outfit.

( Lili Claspe Again! )

Hair? Makeup? Why would you need such a thing 

when you are dressed so uniquely! #ComplexBitch #BasicIsDead

Flattering shape on your bottom. By the way. 

Loosely done Betty Boop knot makes for an unusual twist (no pun intended)

(okay maybe a little).

THE VINTAGE UGLY DESIGNER BAG

I mean ugly in the most endearing of ways. 

It's just so off-trend, and so unique for it's time,

 that when teleported back to the now: it has a 

familiarity with a kitch weird twist!

Marvellous!!! 

Perfect with a simple outfit like this one though!

The bag is like a lap dog: everyone will want to say hello.

This freaking cafe in East London is the cutest: Pitfield Cafe!

It's so tacky I love it.

That's all folks!!!

But first some bloopers of me enjoying our set location a little too much!!

 Moustache-you to ... wipe your face you goon.

Stuffing my face accordingly.

Even more reason to visit? Vintage Star Wars pod-racing Arcade Machine!!

Until next time!!

(P.s. Special thank you to Laura who styled and photographed all these photos! Don't you just love her aesthetic?? I mean look at that one above! Wow!)

Three Ways to Wear a Maxi Skirt

For some reason; I always dress in tall people clothes.
Every magazine, store clerk, silly online test tells me the same thing; short girls should wear short garments. A short skirt nips in the waist and emphasise your legs! Wear heels it will make your legs look longer! High waisted trousers that cut off at your waist to make you seem taller!
While tall people get to wear maxis, hipster jeans, and flats!
Do you know what I think? Screw the system; wear whatever the F** you want and make it look damn good. These three ways to wear a maxi can apply to any size. Short girls? Wear the skirt with heels like I have done, but if you just feel like flats? Just wear it higher on your waist or neatly fold it up so it doesn't skim the floor! Tall girls? Luckily for you, just keep doing what your doing.

The wonders of a maxi include; a change from skinny jeans in this frosty weather, a garment you can just slip on and go, a much easier alternative to a skirt with tights, and you get to wear a comfy skirt while hiding your blindingly pale winter legs which just aren't ready to see 2015 yet...

P.s. Sorry for going Awol: was on holiday in St. Lucia! A wonderful Video and Post to make up for it soon!
So without further ado...

The peplum gives you a flattering silhouette to compliment the straight fall of a maxi; and the nude heels keep it simple. "Gasp! I suddenly feel so classy in this outfit I feel like I could court, kiss and marry Prince Harry in under an hour!"

Just because the skirt falls straight doesnt mean it hides shape! Especially not with that peplum!
(Remember that scene in Princess Diaries when she gets her kick because she kissed her true love? Happens naturally when you are dressed and feeling this fiiine!)

That's right; I am right now embodying any and every fashion blogger in the world right now. I am wearing the denim shirt with the hipster RayBans and the Vintage Camera hung at my side as I type this. But in all seriousness, maxi anything always goes dashingly with a nice boho hat.

Apparently I forgot I was indeed wearing clothes in this last one. Good reflexes though.

Imagine your body like a pie chart with two sections. The more a section of the pie chart fills, the less space there is in the the other section.
This is how showing off skin on your body should work in order to keep it classy. A long sleeve, collared shirt looks so chique with a mini skirt. In this case; a maxi skirt looks very appropriate with a bralette and sheer shirt! Showing off skin but still classy; not trashy.

I know I'm not the only one that automatically pretends I'm on the phone when holding a bag like this.... "I mean, come on!"


So there you have it! Hopefully this post gives you some ideas on how to pull off a maxi! Even if you yourself are a mini!!!

Lots of Love,
-J xxx