EDGY CHIC!
Monday, August 31, 2015
...For me anything leather and studded is considered edgy... Is that just me? Maybe :)... But I've come to realize that everyone's view is different and that's totally OK. We all have our own perceptions of what is considered casual, sexy or edgy. This has a lot to do with the way we perceive ourselves based on how we were socialized. We are socialized to gain a stance of what's deemed acceptable according to social settings. Of course, nowadays the internet and media has a tremendous influence on our perception especially in the fashion industry. However, our personality will dictate what we wear.
Here's what I wear and think is EDGY!
Here's what I wear and think is EDGY!
I love black & white together its just clean and crisp and you really can't go wrong. I didn't want to commit to a leather pants (considering Jamaica's hot climate) so I opted for this leather legging which I find quite sturdy. The dainty linen shirt softens the edgy hard look the leggings has creating the perfect ying & yang look. The studded heels adds that added spunk to the outfit.
For accessories the watch, the braided bracelet and rings all shades of silver
I'm not usually attracted to silver but this shoe was just love at first sight. Can you believe is from Forever21? Yassss!! Unfortunately its no longer available. :(
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"Love Yourself, Embrace Your Personal Style, Be You..."
Cleo xx
"SCARFING IT UP"
Wednesday, July 15, 2015
So...She's back on my blog!! I love working with her, she allows my creative juices to follow and she trusts me completely as a stylist. I styled and shot her for her upcoming blog that's focused on all things black history/Cultural studies. Initially, I had all sorts of ideas that would emanate her interests in Ethnocentrism but when I opened her closet all I saw was this SCARF!, the outfit immediately came together in my head. It has a beautiful geometric pattern, that I felt was reminiscent of an item you would find in Africa. Immediately, I started playing with the scarf to turn it into a top and created the outfit, makeup and hair to compliment the scarf.
Here's what we came up with!
The scarf was the statement piece of this outfit, everything else was kept relatively simple.
Her jewelry collection is insane!!! Very vintage but some how modern if you get what I mean.
We kept it simple using a statement clip-on blue & gold earring and a brass cuff bracelet.
A closeup of the scarf with pearl brooch.
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"Love Yourself, Embrace Your Personal Style, Be You..."
Cleo xx
DIY Style Guide - OBSEVER TeenAGE
Saturday, November 15, 2014
This was just a fun shoot!! My friend Chavon a TeenAGE writer asked me to collaborate with him
to provide DIY inspired looks. I love DIY projects its a chance to make old pieces New...especially thrift store finds. You'll never say 'I have nothing to wear ...'
Polka-dot-a-licious
The blazer was a thrift store find that I couldn't resist but the shape was too unflattering very 80's. So, I tailored it a bit to fit my physique. For a complete look, I style this statement blazer with a basic white dress, a black belt and black heels.
Your boyfriend's Shirt
Have nothing to wear? Why don't you raid your boyfriend's closet!
Jazz up an over sized shirt by making a knot in the front or tuck them in some high waisted jeans to create a retro look.
OOTN!
Denim on Denim
It's totally OK to pair different shades of denim! The key is to mix the weight and wash of the denim.
....and please Don't over accessorize, you will look a total mess!!
BTW the shorts Chavon is wearing was a pants!
Photos taken by Omoy Keisha Williams
Antique Beauty - Ms Omoy Keisha Williams
Saturday, November 15, 2014
I've been style stalking this girl for months! She has a very vintage style with an Afrocentric twist that is intricately put together... Somehow, it just works. I thought, damn...I have to style her!! I created a vision in my head of what I thought she would look amazing in. From the makeup, hair, right down to the accessories... The icing on the cake was her grandmothers dress. The story around that dress was just surprising. Apparently, her grandmother bought this dress in Harlem,NY some 30 years ago!!!
Here's the final look!
The dress has a simplistic charm about it. A mix between a 3/4 sleeve button down and a A-line pleated skirt. The dress originally came with a matching belt but I decided to add this gold and black metal belt to modernize the look. Her look is complete with these brown sandals.
Dress (grandmothers) | Belt (thrifted)| DSW Shoes
Pictures taken by CP
