September State of Mind

09/01/12

   This month, I'm hoping it'll cool down some so that I can do one of my favorite things ever: LAYERING! I want to wear all of my blazers and vests and whatnot. I really want striped pants and a leather pleated skirt.

     I want more statement necklaces. These pieces can transform an outfit. I also want an infinity scarf, because it'll look mad cute over basic pieces. A studded clutch and the gorgeous Celine bag are on my wish list. And of course, the Jeffrey Campbell Litas.

Mover . Shaker . Risk-taker .

08/31/12

T-Shirt - Forever 21

Skirt - Macy's

Boots - WetSeal

Bag - WetSeal

Necklaces - Charlotte Russe

Earrings - Charlotte Russe

Bracelets - Forever 21

     It's rare that I find a t-shirt that I like, so when I do find one, I have to buy it. This shirt kind of describes how I like to write. I always like to write the edgier articles and plan on doing a lot of editorials this year for my school newspaper that may or may not cause some controversy. I just like to get people thinking when they read my pieces. I like to stimulate the brain cells, and cause an emotional reaction. I don't do anything crazy or endangering, and I don't even necessarily break any rules. I just make other people think about them. I ask the readers questions; "Is it fair that...", "Is it ethical...", "How can you change the world...", etc. I like to make my peers question society and themselves. I just like to shake things up a bit.

Thanks for reading! Go do something interesting, and get some people thinking.

L.A.F.F. Often, Jaylin

Trend I Love: Statement Necklaces

08/29/12

     Although statement necklaces are nothing new, they're still something big. I love, love, love them and how they can transform a plain top. A couple of good statement necklaces are really all you need in life. (And then there's little things, like oxygen, food, shelter, etc.) Here are some outfits (all from Lookbook, unless stated otherwise. I own none of these.) that I had saved in my "Inspiration" folder that feature the necklaces:

Sam from BeautyCrush

Chriselle from The Chriselle Factor

Jinna fron Grease & Glamour

     Super cute, right? I know, I know. I have eight of my own. (I just counted.) So, needless to say, I'm a bit obsessed. But I mean really, can you ever have too many?

     Thanks for reading! What trend are you loving?

L.A.F.F. Often, Jaylin

I'll Zig. You Zag.

8/28/12

Chevron Top - Toska

Parachute Pants - What's Hot

Shoes - WetSeal

Belt - WetSeal

Bracelets - Forever 21

Earrings - H&M

     It's interesting how people who you thought have never noticed you, pay more attention to you than you'd expect. Today this girl, (upperclassman, cheerleader, very popular), complimented me on my style. She went on to say how I always looked "super cute". Then her best friend agreed and talked about how "edgy" I was and how "different" I dressed. Then they started talking about an unposted outfit that I wore last week.This threw me off, just because it's seemed like they'd always looked right through me. (Not that I cared, I wasn't desperate for their attention or anything. That's just how it's always been.) And it's not like I've never gotten a compliment before. But, the best compliments are the ones you're not expecting. 

     It pays off to dress how I like to, and not worry about what other people will think or say. Turns out a lot of people have a positive view on originality. So don't always follow the trends. While others zig, you zag. People respect individuality.

     Thanks for reading! Stay original.

L.A.F.F. Often, Jaylin

Last Bits of Summer

08/27/12

Dress - Forever 21

Belt - H&M

Purse - WetSeal

Shoes - Forever 21

Bracelets - Forever 21 / Downtown Disney / Florida Market / JCPenney

     Although my summer is pretty much coming to an end, the hot weather is not. I decided to wear my very simple high-low dress. I accessorized with black and gold jewelry and cinched the waist with my ($1) belt. I went with my simple strappy sandals.

     I can't wait for it to cool down. Autumn is my favorite season for a number of reasons, but I'll explain those reasons later in a transitioning post! I'm going to show you guys how I'd wear summery pieces in fall, when it starts to get a little cooler.

     And I have ridiculously exciting news! Fashion's Night Out is coming to where I live! I was just asking my mom if we could move to NYC so that I could participate. I know that this night will be no where near as glamorous as it will be in NYC, L.A., Paris, London, etc. But I'm excited anyways! I cannot wait to go! 

     Thanks for reading! Are you excited for fall too?

L.A.F.F. Often, Jaylin

Fashion Friday: Prubal Gurung

Prubal Gurung

     One of my favorite designers, Prubal Gurung, knows how to create the perfect edgy, masculine look (that I loooove). I seriously want to cry sometimes when looking at his designs. The brilliance makes me a tad bit emotional. Here are some of my favorite looks from some recent (from newest to oldest) collections:

FALL 2012

PRE-FALL 2012

RESORT 2013

     He's amazing, right? I'd love to upgrade my wardrobe with some pieces of his, but unfortunately, I am no where near financially capable of doing that.

     Thanks for reading! Who are some of your favorite designers?

L.A.F.F. Often, Jaylin

Do or Do Not.

"Try not. Do or do not, there is no try" - Yoda

Top - Uno Core

Skirt - H&M

Shoes - Mossimo Supply Co

Belt - H&M

Bracelets - Mom's Closet / JCPenny's

Earrings - Macy's

Bag - H&M

    I'm taking tough classes this year, and "trying" isn't going to cut it anymore. Of course, effort is going to be a major factor to my success, but I need to get results. I'm trying to maintain a 4.0 GPA, and that's going to require work. I'm taking a lot of advanced classes (and journalism!) and I'm ready for the challenge.

     I picked up this super cute top in NYC at a boutique called Mystique. I paired it with my plain black skirt from H&M and wore gold accessories to bring out the gold buttons on the top. My book bag is a pretty well-sized hobo styled bag from H&M. It's black, to match most of my outfits.

     Thanks for reading! Any classes you're serious about?

L.A.F.F. Often, Jaylin