 NEW POST---REPOST... DMV weather has been crazy lately. One day it was 80 degrees the next 40, no lie. I can hear my grandmother say “this that tricky weather, people forget how to dress and get sick”. She is the one who taught me the importance of dressing in layers. Yes! Dressing in layers is a key fashion styling element but it’s also very important when dressing in “tricky weather”. I leave out the house around 6am most mornings and its freezing cold, 40 sometimes 30 degrees and that same day the temperature has risen 25-30 degrees by noon. Always check the weather when planning an outfit, especially when you’ll be about all day! Before applying the layering concept to my wardrobe styling I would be looking crazy with a turtleneck or wool sweater on in the heat of 60 degree weather because I “dressed for the weather” Now I know the beauty of layering, trust me, layering is key! You can pack on the layers for when it’s cold and remove your pieces when things begin to heat up throughout the day. Same rules apply for different settings like at church where it seems to always be cold, on the metro, at your boo’s house or at a fancy lounge for your girls night out!!! This outfit is inspired by the principles of layering. I added length, provided warmth, texture and style to my outfit and was properly dressed for the weather. It was about 40 degrees when I started my day and a wave of 60 plus degree heat hit us by the middle of the day. These beautiful photos were taken this past weekend while I attended the Words Beats and Life Hip Hop Festival at The John F Kennedy Center Performing Arts Center in NW, Washington DC. Read my review of The Words Beats and Life Hip Hop Festival here http://www.iamlakeshalee.com/iam-events/wblfest  The long mud cloth vest adds a layer of warmth and texture. It also covers the bum for those who rather not have their backside exposed but like the cropped, motorcycle jacket style. You can achieve this look with any long vest or cardigan sweater vest.   A vest can easily be removed to show off curves or when the weather begins to heat up.   Or remove your jacket, but keep on your second layer (long vest or cardigan) to show some curves, not exposing too much still giving your layered effect.  By the middle of the day I really didn't need a coat at all. This is the final layer underneath the vest a jacket. See how easy it is to dress in layers, yep it's that simple.   A few more quick TIPS and TRICKS for STYLING LAYERS
HAVE ANY QUESTIONS OR MORE SUGGESTIONS, TIPS AND TRICKS ABOUT STYLING LAYERS? LEAVE YOUR COMMENTS HERE!!! I'D LOVE TO HEAR FROM YOU... Until next time, XOXOXOXOX #SELFLOVEISBAE💋
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 I remember my first experience with discount shopping---being in Amvets on Hertel in Buffalo with my mom and little sister thinking, o my God ugh, why are we here.? That was many moons ago, when I understood as a child. I had no real idea what a thrift store was, I just knew I hated trying on all those damn jeans. Little did I know my mother was instilling in me the value of paying less for what you want/need. I know this post is about clearnace, follow me, follow the principle. Every store we shopped in we went to the clearance section first, I would be like yo why is this lady always in the clearance? I know now, because prices are always being marked down for a plethera of reasons...overstock, not popular in that area, out of season. Off season clearance is the best! Now that IAM older I have put away childish things I stay in the clearance section.
At the Grocery Store. At the Beauty Supply Store. At Lord and Taylor. At my campus Bookstore, which is where I found this $3 E.L.F. Blush for .69. It made my day. It made me glad. I can't wait to do a makeup look with this pretty pink blush! This my friends is THE POWER OF CLEARANCE. Don't sleep on clearance. p..s. I ripped the box open like a savage😂    1. Go Jacketless If your comfortable with having your sleeves out and are looking for a sexier look, this is a perfect option. Showing more skin instantly takes any outfit from ok to okaaaaaaay! 2. Throw On a Hat This is a perfect option to give your outfit a city chic type feel...perfect for happy hour, date night or girls night out. 3. Change Your Shoes Flats to heels or heels to flats...either or can change the entire flow of your fit, which way to go? You decide! 4. Throw on a Jacket A denim jacket, blazer or cardigan will add an extra layer to your outfit for the instant switch up! Check my pics... 5. Change Your Lip Color Add spice to your outfit with bold colorful lip color or tone it down with nude or neutral lip colors. Where your going should determine whether your giving bright and bold or nude and natural HAVE MORE DAY TO NIGHT SWITCH UP TIPS/TRICKS? LEAVE A COMMENT AND LET US KNOW YOUR FASHION SECRETS🕵🏿 |
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