Always Sunny in Philadelphia?

Who really says that [Post Title] anyways?! For all of my years living in Philadelphia, I think there have seen many cloudy days over the sunshine. Seriously, all of these cloudy, rainy and snowy days tend to make me pick out the most muted colors to wear. One of those colors being grey. Don't get me wrong, I love the color grey, it's one of those colors that can camouflage itself with other colors and still look good. I'll admit it, it's one of my favorite neutrals! 

I paired this very neutral palette with a bright mustard yellow to remind me that sunny days are ahead!

Coat: Express, tee: J.Crew, trousers & socks: Club Monaco,  belt & scarf: H&M, heels: Forever21

Dear readers, does the weather factor in on what you plan to wear? It most definitely does for me and I don't usually notice it! 

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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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Red Zinger!

As you all may know, I'm a huge fan of trousers, all shapes and colors. This particular pair, from J.Crew is probably my favorite one, the vibrant color is a fun choice to pair with the more neutral Fall colors. I mean just imagine pairing it with a big oversized, knitted, beige sweater or a sleek brown leather jacket, with a black, faux fur vest on top? Comfort and versatility equal an A+ in my book! All of these photos were taken by my amiga, Chaucee!

Trousers and top: J.Crew, jacket: Levi's, wedges: Shoemint, bag: H&M, jewelry: gifted, Forever21,  Juicy Couture

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Fashion Staple

     

       top and belt: Forever21, trousers: Gap, shoes: Zara, jewelry: Forever21, H&M

         Growing up, I've been known to wear trousers and pants all the time. Then the one day I show up in jeans, everyone wonders who kidnapped my body?! I blame my love for trousers on my mama, she always dressed my brother and I in the preppiest of outfits. Trousers, dress pants, whatever you want to call them, are such a staple to any one's closet because they look great for any occasion! One of my favorite examples, the beautiful, Audrey Hepburn was known to wear trousers many times, she usually paired hers with her trademark flats.

        What I love most about trousers is not just that they are comfortable, but also very versatile. They give you the option of wearing it dressed up or down. I like to have fun with my trousers, cuffing it up, pairing it with a band tee, wearing it with tops that have bold patterns or even a fun corset top. They are also a great staple for the summer months too, since you can find pairs in lighter, airy materials such as linen. And there is so many styles to choose from, wide legged, tapered, staight, skinny, cigarette style, high waisted. So many endless possibilites! There are a lot of places to get a great pair of trousers, but my tried and true pairs are usually from J.crew, Zara, and Gap. Trousers are not just for interviews or stuffy offices, they are  for every situation, trust me I live in my pairs!

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A Touch of Blue.

Jacket: H&M, Top:Asos, Trousers: J.Crew, Wedges: Zara, Jewelry: Thrifted

I really love the effect that one bold color can make on a palette of a different color. That's why color blocking is one of my favorite trends! It's definitely a trend for the daring and those not afraid of pairing some unlikely colors. Btw, these wedges are one of the most comfortable pairs I've ever worn! Happy color blocking!

                                              Xoxo,

                                                    Jacqui

Spring Combinations.

Jacket: H&M, blouse and shoes: Forever21, trousers: Zara, jewelry: Forever21, H&M, gifted

The spring season is the best time to mix colors up and not feel out of place! I just really love greens and oranges, together they make a genius combination. 

Xoxo,

       Jacqui