Style Post: Mismatchy.

"Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love; this is the eternal rule.”

Does this match? No. Do I care? No. :)

I think it's the artist in me that makes me want to throw all of the conventional style rules out of the window and express myself however I feel. I'm a firm believer in you wearing the clothes, not letting them wear you. And even if your outfit doesn't work for someone else, wear what works for you.

Peace.

Outfit Post: Fall Pastels.

Sweatshirt: Thrift,DIY / Skirt:  Mr. P / Sneakers: Walmart

"Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure." -Oprah Winfrey

 Fall is in full swing right now, and I love it. With the leaves changing colors and that crisp air, it's perfect sweatshirt weather. If you love sweatshirts like me, why not take your sweatshirt game up a notch and opt for a cropped version? You can find them in some trendier stores now, or you can take an old sweatshirt and cut it yourself. I found this one at a second hand store. They always seem to have some retro/goofy sweatshirts that I find myself attracted to.

Peace,
Leslie Anne

Style Post: Blue Cut-Out Dress.

"It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences." -Audre Lorde

I've found myself in a bit of an Afrocentric vibe lately, and my style has definitely reflected that. In this look, I took this short dress with cutouts (which I found at the thrift store) and added bold accessories to make the look better fit my style. The big elephant necklace and turban headband each add elements to this look that are more Afrocentric in nature.

Style Post: Flower Power.

Shirt/ Shorts: Thrift / Sneakers: LA Gear

“Success is to be measured not so much by the position that one has reached in life as by the obstacles which he has overcome while trying to succeed.” – Booker T. Washington

I've cut this shirt up in so many different ways, it's not even funny. Today, it's a crop top/ bandana. Tomorrow it may not exist at all. That's just the fun of fashion.

Keep it peaceful :)

Style Post: Black and White

Dress: Thifted / Shoes: GoJane

"Breathe. Let go. And remind yourself that this very moment is the only one you know you have for sure."  -Oprah Winfrey

Style Post: 4th of July.

Top: Wet Seal / Shorts: thrifted / Shoes: Go Jane

“Freedom lies in being bold.” ― Robert Frost

Happy Independence Day! There's nothing I love more than a holiday that gets you off work...praise the Lordt. This isn't exactly a red, white, and blue outfit, but it has hints of reds, blue, and nude, which on a scale of 1 - Patriotic, is about a 5. And I'm ok with that because America's been tap dancing on my nerves lately anyway, lol. :)

I wore these thrifted Hawaiian print shorts with a denim crop top and finished the look with a bold nude necklace and jelly sandals. I love getting old shorts because they're usually high waisted with a modest length, and if you want them shorter, a pair of scissors is all you need.

So what are you guys up to this weekend? I may go party in DC, but I'll probably stay at home with my fiance and Penelope (pup) and grill, pop fireworks, and drink some tasty ass rum. :)

Celebrate. And keep it peaceful, friends!

-Leslie Anne

Style Post: Overall Love.

Top: Rue 21 / Overalls: Thrifted / Heels: GoJane

"I was a young woman with an evolved mind who was not afraid of her beauty or her sexuality. For some people that’s uncomfortable. They didn’t understand how female and strong work together. Or young and wise. Or Black and divine." -Lauryn Hill

It's that time of the week again....Monday! For most of us that means it's time to get back to work, but for bloggers, work never stops. I took advantage of the beautiful weather this past weekend, and styled these thrifted overalls. I really like the way the outfit came together, though a solid color crop top in the same style would look great as well.

Overalls have grown in popularity this year, with the denim trend booming, but I generally see them styled in only one way. And that's form fitting pants-overalls with a nice top and heels. I prefer the baggier style more reminiscent of the 90's, so when I found these at the thrift store, excitement level was on 10. Check out more pics after the link and let me know what you think!

Are you loving the recent denim trend? How do you style your overalls?

Style Post: Future Black Belt.

T-shirt: Thrift store DIY / Skirt: F21 / Jellies: Go Jane / Purse: MMS

"We cannot think of being acceptable to others until we have first proven acceptable to ourselves" -Malcolm X

Preach, Brother Malcolm. I wrote this whole little spiel about black people and how we need to start unifying and holding each other accountable for the desperate state of things in our communities, and then I remembered...this is a fashion blog. (I'll leave that to my Twitter account.)

So let's talk fashion. This is one of those outfits I'd piece together when going to a music event like a festival or concert, anything late night, or if I'm running around in the city. This was a full length t-shirt until I cut it into a crop top. With the crop top trend still going strong, I suggest you head to the thrift store, find an interesting graphic tee in the women or kids section, and cut it to your liking. It's a cheap and easy way to get a unique crop top. Additionally, yal aren't going to be able to stop me from wearing these jellies this spring and summer. I have a black and nude pair and I'm prepared to wear them with pretty much everything I own...at any given moment. #itsjellyseason

If you have any questions or comments about what I'm wearing or need any styling tips, please drop me a comment below!

Peace.

How to Style: One Dress, Two Ways.

Last weekend while visiting Roanoke, Va, I found a whole gang of clothes at the thrift store. My fiance legitimately believes I'm turning into an old woman, but i just can't help myself...I love vintage! And at thrift stores, I get in the zone. I fell in love with this bright orange floral print dress and for just $4, I had to buy it. Check out two ways you can style a simple calve-length dress with side slits. 

Style Post: Thrifted Riding Pants.

"We must believe that we are gifted for something, and that this thing, at whatever cost, must be attained. –Marie Curie

Last week I took a trip to the Goodwill and found some awesome new pieces to add to my wardrobe. My favorite item would be these high waisted riding pants. They have a great thickness to them and look brand new. Plus I love the unusual green color. American Apparel  has riding pants very similar to these, but they cost $74, and these were only $4. I'd call that a win.

That's why regardless of how much money I have in the bank, I will always shop at thrift stores. Because if you know what you're doing, you can walk out of there with gems at a fraction of what it runs you in stores. Great style doesn't have to be expensive. You just have to recognize when you find something worth buying, and mix and match it with modern pieces in your wardrobe to create one cohesive look.

The blazer I'm wearing is also thrifted (with a little DIY spray-painted message on the back), the crop top is from Rue 21, the shoes are Nine West, and my purse is from H&M. Clink the link below for more pics :)

Style Post: Vintage Fringe Queen.

Top and skirt: thrift store finds/ Shoes: Go Jane

“Style is knowing who you are, what you want to say, and not giving a damn” ― Gore Vidal

I found this skirt last weekend at a thrift store and wouldn't allow myself to pass it up. It's light weight, has a little texture to it, metal studs, and best of all: fringe!  Vintage fringe finds make me tingly all over. I decided the high waisted nature of the skirt would be cute with this black bandeau top with a mesh panel and a pair of strappy black sandals. All black everything.

Have you found anything awesome lately while thrifting? 

Style Post: T.G.I.Spring.

"It’s a new era in fashion - there are no rules. It’s all about the individual and personal style, wearing high-end, low-end, classic labels, and up-and-coming designers all together." - Alexander McQueen 

Hey! Here's my latest style post: Thank God It's Spring! For this outfit, I'm wearing a mixture of thrift store finds and Forever 21. My hat and shirt are vintage, and my peach pants and "What Ever" loafers are from Forever 21. I'm still loving crop-tops and high-waist paints, so they'll definitely be staples in my wardrobe this season. Take a look below and let me know what you think.

What are you guys up to this weekend? I'm excited to take it slow and enjoy the lovely weather before we possibly get whacked more snow next week. Have a good one! :)

Outfit of the Day: Woodsy Chill.

Old Navy cardigan/ thrifted blouse/ JCP printed jeans/ Urban Outfitters sneakers

Hey friends.

Do you ever have shit on your mind that you just can't seem to shake? It's been one of those weeks, I tell ya. But thank God it's Friday...and not only that, but it's a good 60 degrees here in Virginia. Go outside and get some of that wonderful fresh air.

More pics below:

Style Post: Vintage Dooney and Bourke Purse.

Hello hello hello :)

How's it been going guys? I found the most adorable retro Dooney and Bourke purse while I was thrifting a couple weeks ago. I have a smaller red and brown version that I found years ago in the Loop in St. Louis. Great find. But this one is so much bigger, a bit of a satchel style, and was only $25. That girl be thrifting. This is definitely one of my favorite bags of the moment...and in perfect time for Fall.

So what have been some of your favorite thrift store finds? Drop me a comment below with the deets folks!

Style Post: Blue Jean Fiend.

Tons of blue jean with a pop of red because I'm fancy like that. These are thrift store jeans that I DIY'd a while back. Puts the legs on full blast, which might be an issue soon, but I have a few ideas in mind to keep them in rotation while the weather cools down. The top is also thrifted, and so is the metallic bag, which I adore. 

Metallics are very popular this season, so with the bag being two toned as well, its a win-win situation. The shoes are from GoJane.com and the lipstick is Covergirl. 

Style Post: Romber Business.

Hey guys! It's been a minute since I've added a new personal style post. I've been doing a lot this summer, between birthdays (yay, I'm 25), weddings, and family stuff, and I finally had time to get back into the swing of things.

One of the first things you may notice is my hair. I did these kinky twists myself and it took about 5 hours. It was my first time trying anything like this with extensions, but I really liked the outcome and didn't find the process too difficult. Youtube is magical.

Style Post: Crop Top Jersey.

Just a bunch of thrift store finds...from the shorts, to the jersey, to the scarf. Regardless of how much money I have in my lifetime, I don't think it could ever keep me out of a thrift store. I love the thrill of the hunt, plus prices are mad cheap and that makes me a happy girl.

I went to the thrift store with a mission. I wanted to find a jersey (preferably a woman or kids jersey) so that I could go home and do some alterations. This is what I found, a blue sleeveless joint with "Village Athletics" across the front. I've been loving crop tops this year, so I pretty much had to cut it. I'm happy with the way it turned out. :)

Peace!

Styled by LMo: Senorita Top and Purple Socks.

I just want to be free. Free to express myself knowing that I may be judged.

If you are interested in making pretty outrageous personal style choices, you have to be willing to put yourself out there. Your style is up for constant judgement...but that's the point right? To create an unspoken dialogue between strangers or friends. Forcing people to be conscious about what you're wearing because you don't look so normal. I enjoy playing with clothes because it truly is fun for me and there is an art to doing it right. I'm working on perfecting that part of my craft now.

Styled by LMo: Shark Tank and DIY Jeans.

What's going on guys?

I, in no way, have a shortage of jeans. So when I bought these jeans from a thrift store, I knew I wanted to make them unique. While I was at Trillectro last year in DC, I noticed this girl wearing some severely ripped up jeans. The whole front was gone and there was just a little connection around the bottom half of the leg, which I thought looked cool. So that inspired me to do the DIY which led to these pants.

Outfit of the Day: Look 3 Festival of the Photograph.

Sup guys.

Me and Amanze headed downtown yesterday for Charlottesville's annual Look 3 Photo Festival. It was really cool last year, so it was definitely something we were looking forward to. Couldn't stay out all day because we had to hit up the UVA resident's graduation dinner *snores* but it was a good day.

Since I'm transitioning my hair to natural, I'm trying to keep off the heat and wear some of the more hair friendly styles I like. This one's a favorite of mine. :)