Signature Scent

Illustrated By Jacqueline Davis Moranti

For years I was taught that women should wear perfumes that had a classic aroma such as Chanel No. 5, Coco Chanel, Yves Saint Laurent Opium or other vintages. The older women in my life, especially my mother taught me that smelling like baby powder is the only way to go. While that is a good scent, I didn't feel like it was me. I've been on a journey for years to find a scent of my own, one that wasn't dictated to me. I knew what I was looking for, but for some reason nothing quite stuck with me until I got a whiff of Anine Bing's Savage Rose Perfume Oil. This was the game changer I was looking for.

Lazy Days

Somedays you just want to dress for yourself and be comfortable. It's summer in Philadelphia, which means rising temperatures and high humidity. With that said, it can get quite uncomfortable being outside for too long, especially dressed in the wrong fabrics. Denim starts to feel like second skin, polyester can feel suffocating, and not to mention silks! I try to avoid that distressed feeling by wearing relevant summer clothing. Relaxed and light, are my summer key words! 

Black on Black

Luckily, here in Philadelphia we've been gifted some cooler weather. The humidity has died down a couple of notches and a permanent crisp breeze has taken it's place. Lately I've been so caught up with work and my extracurriculars that i've been taking a minimalism approach with my ensembles. Black is probably the easiest to create a minimal sort of look.  Whenever I need to get things done, I slip into this phase where I just want to put on a simple outfit and get going without any fuss. But I'll also throw in a color or too, I tend to think it helps show off my personality a bit more!     

Top: Free People (similar), jeans: BDG (similar), belt: C/OBadichi, flatforms: Charlotte Russe (similar), jewelry: C/OBerricle, C/OSNS Jewelry, gifted

Dear readers, how do you tend to dress on days where your time is limited? Sometimes the no hassle approach is the best! I'd love to hear your thoughts. 

I Dream of.... Onsies!

By Jacqueline Davis Moranti

We all know that with Spring, marks the beginning of music festival season and with that a lot of us music connoisseurs need fuss free, easy, but still fabulous outfits! I've been recently looking at tons of onsies lately, aka jumpsuits/ rompers and i'm so drawn to how simple it is. 

Onsies are easy to wear, no need to worry about what pant or top will look great with it because it's both! The only thing you will ever need to pair with it is a pair of sky high heels and that statement necklace in your armoire. My onsie obsession started with the jumpsuit I tried on at Club Monaco a few weeks ago! It was comfortable and flattering and I knew I had to have it! I also recently styled a DVF (see image below) jumpsuit on a model recently for a Stardust Magazine shoot! Definitely a big trend for this upcoming summer season! 

Check out some of my favorite onsies! Hopefully they will become you warm weather staple like it did for me!

                                                                                                                                                

           

                                                                                       

Ombre Denim

Photos by Melissa Alam

Wearing denim is a trend that will absolutely never die out. It's casual, easy going, versatile, ageless, the list can go on forever! Although, wearing the same old blue jeans might get a little boring especially to someone like me who loves the diversity and eccentricities of fashion! Those indigo blues have upgraded from tattered and worn to patterned and coated. Denim has evolved to become such a mainstay in the fashion industry and I'm totally loving it! 

Wearing denim on denim is a fun and fashionable move, the variations on how to wear it are endless! As soon as I found this ombre denim top, I knew it would look amazing paired with one of my favorite Spring staples, white jeans. 

Top: Forever21, jeans: Free People, cardigan: Buffalo Exchange, belt: Club Monaco,  sneakers: Steve Madden, earrings & headband: Urban Outfitters

This Spring I definitely want to incorporate more denim on denim combinations into my daily ensembles. It's effortless and yet still very put together! Dear readers, how do you like to wear your denim pieces? 

It Girls, Tees to Live In

By Jacqueline Davis Moranti

The time has come to strip off those heavy, wintery layers! Put away the wool and cashmere outerwear pieces and soak up some sun in your favorite tee shirts! Tee shirts are the perfect essentials for any warm weather occasion, they're perfect for days when you have to get dressed up and great for the days when you just have errands to do and need to be comfortable! Tee shirts are the perfect components to look effortlessly cool. Check out my favorite tee shirt styles!

The photographic tee shirt is a great and fun choice. It also reminds you of that place where you want to be, in this case somewhere warm and beautiful with palm trees! Paired with a leather jacket and leather pants, makes for a great evening look and a conversation starter. 

The band tees, many of us have tons of band shirts in our closets! If you're like me, then you've collected shirts from all of the shows you've ever been too! I'm a big music buff, I listen to a lot of not so mainstream musicians which my tees clearly represent and because of that, stir lots of fun conversations.  Plus band tee shirts have the best graphics and designs!

The slouchy, slub, v neck tee, one of my favorite styles. It 's one of the most versatile tee shirt styles, looks amazing paired with a blazer and pencil skirt and still manages to look great in a pair of jeans! Most would prefer to wear this style in a more weekend appropriate ensemble, but I actually like to don the more professional or dressed up scenario approach. It's all about keeping cool in the warmer months! 

The fancy tee shirt, everyone needs one! This one in particular has a mesh material for sleeves and on the sides, making it a very sexy and interesting shirt. The fancy tees are the perfect blend of sporty and feminine. Every fashionista needs a shirt with a cool flair!

Dear readers what tee shirt style do you claim as a favorite? How do you prefer to wear a tee, casually or dressed up?

                        

Tee Time

Jacket & socks: Club Monaco, tee & wedges C/O: Free People, skirt: Forever21, accessories: Jewelmint, Forever21, gifted

One of the most essential pieces of anyone's wardrobe, is the tee shirt! Tees are so versatile, any color, any shape and it still manages to go with most of your wardrobe. Whether the tee is fitted, relaxed, or oversized, it can create an effortless, yet put together look. How you wear your tee depends on your style, trust me you'll never look sloppy! 

This oversized t shirt from Free People is the perfect equivalent to relaxed and carefree. Alas, because of it's oversized nature, it can be paired with literally anything, jeans, skirts and also as bikini coverups. Imagine it thrown on top of a fitted dress, with one side knotted, oh the possibilities! 

As versatile as the tee, these platform shoes are majorly comfortable. This is the wedge that won't let your feet give in with pain. I could definitely see myself wearing this to a summer concert and dance the night away! 

Tee shirts can do no wrong! No matter how you wear it, you will look fabulous and be comfortable too. Dear readers, what is your favorite way to wear a tee? What style of tee do you prefer? 

Leren Love

Have you ever had an epiphany from finding the best shoes ever? I've had that experience recently, Lacoste was sweet enough to send me a pair of their new bootie, Leren. This bootie combines comfort and fashion to the fullest extent, the comfortability reminds me of my sneaker wedges from Nastygal. It's because they both have gum soles, which support your feet for hours and provide great traction! I absolutely love wearing shoes that give me height (3in.) and can look great with most of my wardrobe. It has the versatility to be dressed up or down!

Leather jacket: from boutique in Spain, blouse and sweater: Forever21, skirt: Nastygal, booties: C/O Lacoste

I am literally wearing this bootie everyday, even my BF is starting to notice! Absolutely in love. Thanks Lacoste! If you're in the market for a great everyday boot, try the Lacoste Leren, you'll fall in love with it as much as I did! This boot also comes in black and brown making it very universal for anyone's wardrobe. 

* You can shop for this bootie at macys.com and zappos.com

A Partridge & A Pear Tree

One way to shine bright this season is by way of funky prints! Why not try a pair of corduroys with a print relating to this holiday season, such as a partridge and a pear tree?! The moment I saw these cords, it was love at first sight! I absolutely love prints, the more unique the better! Makes for a great conversation starter and the colors allow for plenty of options for blouse choices! 

Jacket: Urban Outfitters, top and pants: Club Monaco, socks: American Apparel,  wedges: Shoemint, scarf: thrifted

Wearing prints can be done for this season, just make sure that you're sticking to seasonal colors such as jewel tones, neutrals, and subdued colors. Don't be afraid to wear something other than florals on your pants. Be daring and try something new.

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                                                                                                 Jacqui

Androgynous Style

Have I mentioned my love for the menswear inspired trend going on?! I seriously love the big shoulders, the defined lapels, the boxy shapes, and the cigarette straight pants that the trend has to offer. Not to mention that it just feels so much more comfortable than skin tight skinnies or body contouring dresses!

Trousers: Club Monaco, overcoat: Express, bomber jacket: Guess, tee shirt and scarf: H&M,  belt: J.crew, booties: Steve Madden

I absolutely love these pants from Club Monaco, they're the perfect pair of trousers to influence the menswear trend. Cigarette styled, wool, leather trim around the pockets, with a great color blocked inspiration... makes me think of the old school law enforcement uniforms! I'm just a big fan of androgynous and unisex pieces, those are the pieces I like to consider timeless because it really won't go out out of style. When a woman can rock pieces that are originally for men or inspired by mens clothes, that woman truly knows great fashion! 

Photos by Chaucee Stillman

With this look, I really tried to play down the "dressiness" factor of the pants. It's very expected to throw on a silk blouse and a blazer with trousers, but what about a white tee and some chains? End result an edgy, casual look! It's a fun way to take something in your wardrobe that may seem to dressy for taking your dog to the park or running errands and reinventing it to fit into your schedule! How do you take something dressy and give it a more casual appeal?

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                                                                                                            Jacqui