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HOW TO ADD A TOUCH OF LINGERIE TO SPICE UP YOUR WARDROBE

August 12, 2019 · Leave a Comment

HI. Yes, we’ve all been here. Those days where nothing is looking good. Those days where you try on every outfit combination possible in your closet and your mans (or girl) is waiting on you and getting more annoyed by the minute so he probably won’t compliment you about your look because he’s hangry (and his compliment is the only one who can salvage the situation). I know long run-on sentence… but as usual… I digress.

I’m wrapping up my posts that are only directed towards women seeing as I want to be a resource for men and women (His and Her’s Fashion Blog). That doesn’t mean I won’t write posts like this ever again…. but I thought I’d conclude the Miss Atomic Brunette series up with a bang… a how to – more specifically – ” how to add a touch of lingerie to spice up your wardrobe.” (HI MOM AND DAD GO AHEAD AND SKIP OVER THIS ONE PLEASE! LOVE YOU!)

A quick update on me (“I HAVE A POINT. I PROMISE.” ELLE WOODS VOICE). I contemplated putting this post on here because I like to stay positive on here, but I’m hoping that my case can impact someone in a positive way. I went to the ER about a week ago for dehydration caused by vertigo. I always have sinus infections because of my allergies out here in the dirty south. I quickly learned that I wasn’t able to stand up without getting dizzy and/or throwing up. To use the bathroom or get water I had to close my eyes to prevent myself from getting sick. I couldn’t look at my phone or even look at the ceiling. I was so scared to get out of bed and may have prolonged going to the doctor longer than I should of have.

Fast forward to my roommate helping me go to the ER and getting the fluids and medicine I needed. During my six-hour period there after a series of blood work, MRI’S and peeing in a cup I learned that I need to keep up with cleaning my inner ears (not with a Q-tip!) or I will get vertigo. I told them I thought it was my ears from the start lol!

I brought up this story because right now I don’t feel quite myself. I am not able to workout. I feel a lot slower than I normally am (mentally). Nothing tastes good to me food wise. I just had a snack bag of cheese-its (my favorite)…. and they were…blase. WTF like my ultimate comfort food?! I feel fat. I don’t feel sexy.

So what do I do in moments like these? I put on my feminine pieces that make me proud to be a lady. LOL AND THE GUYS THOUGHT LINGERIE WAS ONLY FOR THEM… There is nothing I love more than feeling feminine and sexy in my own skin. Sometimes we need to wear beautiful feminine things to remind us just that. Now I know I’m not reinventing the wheel here, but a lot of us have this in our closets already and we don’t need to wear it just to please someone else.

Now I shot these looks before my ER stint… HOWEVER tonight at dinner I will adding a “touch” of lingerie to my outfit. What I mean by a “touch” is wearing a bodysuit/”teddy” or bralette as a top to complete my look. The sheer pieces I add bralettes/bras underneath.

If you are older reading this and not deeming it age appropriate or lingerie is simply too bold for you? No problem! Add a sexy silk top underneath your blazer with lace (yes that’s still sleepwear hunny) or a slip dress and top it with a blazer or leather jacket for date night!

SLIP DRESS OPTIONS:

OTHER SILK TOP OPTIONS:

BELOW ARE MY LOOKS.

|| (Photos: Katie Pickens Photography) | (Blazer: Zara similar option here)| (Top: Flora Nikrooz (size M)|(Jeans: Levi’s)| (Shoes: Steve Madden)||

HERE IS $35 WHITE LACE BODYSUIT THAT IS SIMILAR TO ABOVE! Another $46 option.

I’m NOT saying wear this to work at your nine to five and show your nipples. I’m saying add a touch to your date night outfit (or in my case girls night outfit) in a tasteful way underneath a blazer or something at night time.

Click here for another cute teddy option for $19.90!

||(Photos: Katie Pickens photography) | (Top: Danielle Guzio) | (Pants: Zara) ||

Here’s to wearing whatever makes us feel sexy! Cheers to the almost weekend!

Jenna

WHY IS THIS ITEM IS UNDERRATED AT THE NSALE

July 24, 2019 · Leave a Comment

HI – HAPPY WEDNESDAY!

Small update. Last week I was rear ended by a 17 year old with no license and he barely spoke any english. It was in a Starbucks parking lot of all places and I was kindly waiting for someone to back out lol! It was the smallest crack, but I guess the kids these days are in that much of a hurry to get coffee! (UGH I SOUND LIKE MY DAD HERE).

On a lighter note… I got rid of my storage unit I’ve had for 3 years and kicked my gym membership that I hated to the curb and I’m looking to join another for a one stop shop with all my classes in one spot! ANY GOOD RECS YOU GUYS?? – I’m looking for more than a pay per class spot!

This one is for the ladies. I know a lot is sold out at the NSALE. As much as you needed that leopard cardigan you need this THIS ALO CREW NECK PULLOVER.

It’s technically an activewear piece. I buy these kinds of sweaters/crew neck pullovers because they are versatile. REMEMBER WHAT I SAID ABOUT STOCKING UP FOR FALL WITH VERSATILE PIECES?! Since it’s activewear its a tech fabric that I can tie into a knot (unlike those chunky knit sweaters) and wear with skirts, slip dresses like above, shorts right now (activewear and denim), leggings, joggers… the list goes on.

I think I’m going to get every color (CLICK HERE FOR BLUE AND PURPLE) to show you more things I can do with this crew. LOL.

HAVE A GREAT REST OF THE WEEK.

JENNNNNNNAAAAAh

MEN’S NSALE BREAKDOWN – OF ITEMS NOT SOLD OUT

July 22, 2019 · Leave a Comment

HEY! As promised I wanted to break down the items for men’s items of the Nordstrom Anniversary sale. I waited to post this one because I wanted the sale to be open to the general public (I.E. not early access) because not a lot of men have Nordstrom cards and I wanted to make sure the items I listed were still in stock. (THE WOMEN’S SOLD OUT QUICK).

I am going to keep this brief and list some great items that my best friend and I (male) found at the Dallas Galleria Nordstrom (items I have psychically touched and seen on an in person) and some other good ones online.

SHIRTS

TOPMAN SLIM FIT CHECK SHIRT $35.90

HERE IS THE LINK FOR PLAID SHIRT ABOVE.
IMAGE FROM NORDSTROM.

Everyone needs at least one check plaid shirt in their closet. They are so easy and honestly I find them so effortlessly sexy on a man. The California guys overdo this look … even during the summer which is beyond me? Just as a rule of thumb try to keep the darker plaids for fall.

I LOVE this shirt because it’s not super heavy and it’s perfect for transitioning into fall (could wear with white jeans now on top of a white tee like in the photo)….

1901 MAREL HENLEY T-SHIRT – $39.90

CLICK HERE FOR HENLEY ABOVE.
IMAGE FROM NORDSTROM

This henley you need in every color. Yes, a henley is the name for a shirt that buttons down as such. It also comes in navy, burgundy and light blue. I loved how it’s marled and you can’t go wrong with a henley. They are another must in your closet and they are an easy building piece for your fall wardrobe.

DENIM

So I will only be listing premium denim because that’s all we tried on. My room mate isn’t great at taking care of his clothes and premium is the only way to go because he wears them both inside and out of work. Nothing against non premium denim. Cheaper jeans need upkeep and care and he only shops probably three times a year.

RAG & BONE SLIM FIT OLIVE JEANS – $149.90

I AM IN LOVE WITH THESE JEANS. The fit was outstanding and I made my roommate buy this pair because it goes with everything in his closet. I can not wait to see what these look like with his grey chelsea boots.

PAIGE SLIM STRAIGHT IN BURNT OAK – $132.90

I loved the fit of these jeans, such a great color too. Another great slim fit in another great color for fall.

FORMAL WEAR

SLIM FIT TECH SMART WOOL TROUSERS – 84.90

These slacks were perfect for my roommate. They are made of wool that aren’t too heavy (tech smart wool) and they are WRINKLE-RESISTANT. Need I say more? Whether you are no fuss like my roommate or on the go these wrinkle resistant pants are a must.

JACKETS

BOMB ASS BOMBER JACKET – $56.90

Everyone needs a bomber jacket in their arsenal. Guy or girl. I found it easier to keep them simple with solid colors. BOTH OF THESE COLORS ARE PERFECT. I also love these jackets because I can wear them with my gym clothes. They are super easy to dress up and down. I think I’m actually going to buy one in blue for myself.

ACTIVEWEAR

COTTON NIKE SHORTS – $49.90

I LOVE THESE SHORTS. I’m normally pro lulu shorts for activewear for both guys and girls but these are cool. These are perfect shorts for achieving your athleisure look for fall. They come in a black and light blue.

NIKE WINDBREAKER JACKET – $74.90

This jacket was my roommate’s pick. It had a 90’s vibe which I love, but these matched the shorts above in black perfectly and it was nice seeing him pick this out himself and feel “himself” in this. It also nice to have a rain resistant coat in Texas, so this was an easy choice for him.

HAPPY SHOPPING TO THE GUYS! I hope you get the most out of the sale too!

JENNA

PRIME DAY

July 16, 2019 · Leave a Comment

HEYYYY! Happy Monday and first day of prime day! I am going to keep this brief and give a few top picks for guys, girls and then wrap it up with a combo of his & her picks. I’ll provide pricing and you can click on the images.

I worked hard to hand pick these items and I want to be transparent that I used my affiliate links below. It kind of turned into a closet orgnazition theme, but all of these things are so so great!

Happy shopping!

MEN’S TOP PICKS

NIKE JOGGERS $34.99

-Guys these are a no brainer. Run errands and go to the movies in these. Pair with a good pair of sneaks…. and for the love of god please wear underwear underneath!

MEN’S SHOE TREES/ SHOE STRETCHER $19.99

HANGING HAT ORGANIZER $19.99

WOMEN’S PICKS

REVLON HOT AIR BRUSH $43.19 (NORMALLY $60)

SHOE TREES/ SHOE STRETCHERS (PINK!) $19.97

WET BRUSH COMBO PACK ONE FOR HOME AND ON THE GO $9.99

-I only let these brushes touch my hair. They are the most gentle on my locks! This is a must.

PURSE ORGANIZER FOR LV – INCLUDING LV NEVERFULL

50 PACK PINK VELVET HANGERS $21.99

MAKEUP ORGANIZER $27.99

HIS & HER PICKS

VELVET HANGERS 50 PACK $23.99

NIKE FEATHERLIGHT CAP $18

-YOU GUYS! I love this hat I wear these hats every other day! HIS & HER’S NUMBER 1 PICK RIGHT HERE!

SHOE TREES FOR LONG BOOTS 5 PACK – $12.99

-for girls and guys…. a necessity for the longevity of your boots.

BLUE LIGHT BLOCKING GLASSES $18.88

-These are a given if you don’t have a pair. I have two pairs always ready to go because I get eye strains. Please get a pair if you work in front of a computer all day. I can attest that it has helped me significantly.

I ALSO LOVE THIS PAIR BELOW $33.99

HEADPHONES $19.99

-These are the backup to your “trusty” air pods when you are wanting to go for a run…

NINJA PROFESSIONAL COUNTERTOP BLENDER $44.99

-You guys this blender works for both hot and cold items! I have been eyeballing this for months.

MILK FROTHER $28.89

-I’m in the market for both a hot and cold frother for my iced and hot coffee. This one is under $30!

SILK PILLOWCASE $29.90

-Protect your hair and face. This is a given! I spend money on my hair so I like to protect it as much as I can.

WOMEN’S NSALE PICKS BY ME – NOT FEATURING A LEOPARD CARDIGAN

July 13, 2019 · 1 Comment

I went to the pre “ambassador shopping” I saw and I conquered. I got everything off my list except a pair of snakeskin mules. Now I know a lot of you can’t pre shop because you live in Oklahoma or are not in that tier, or you are not a cardholder…. but that’s okay because the sale is running until Aug. 5.

*EVERYTHING BUT MY FANNY PACK BAG IN MY LOOKS ARE FEATURED IN THE NSALE. YES THEY ARE ALL NEW FALL ITEMS ON SALE!

THE LIPSTICK I AM WEARING IN THE SHOOT IS ALSO INCLUDED IN THE ANNIVERSARY SALE CLICK HERE FOR THE BEST NUDE LIPSTICK. I have personally owned this lipstick for month and I am never using other lipsticks again. The formula doesn’t dry and stays on even after I eat.

I saw a lot of other bloggers reaching for a leopard cardigan or multiple leopard cardigans…. and might I say the cardigan was cute…. I don’t want to be matching with the rest of Dallas.

LOOK #1

This year I really want to invest in more building pieces like slips dresses. I grew to love this leopard slip dress this year. (It’s sold out now, but I am sure there will be a restock, I will keep you updated). I layered the look with an activewear crew neck pullover because it’s easier to tie than a normal sweater. LIKE I SAID IN MY LAST POST VERSATILE PIECES. I ALSO AM IN LOVE WITH THESE BOOTS I PAIRED WITH THIS LOOK.

SHOP : || ( LEOPARD SLIP DRESS) – sold out now, diff print | ( CREW NECK PULLOVER) |(BLACK BOOTS )||

LOOK #2

This Fall/Winter my uniform will be bodysuits, denim and blazers. Lather, rinse, repeat … it’s so easy to get in and out the door. I may top it with a wrap belt or a belt bag to diversify the look. S

You guys to be honest this was my favorite look. I truly felt myself and comfortable in this. This pair of denim wasn’t on my list and it’s one of my favorite items. They are $53…. need I say more. I finished the look with an oversized blazer and the same pair of Marc Fisher booties.

SHOP: ||(BLAZER) | (BODYSUIT) – sold out in black, dif colors | (DENIM) | (BOOTS)||

LOOK #3

This year I was on the hunt for a good pair of leggings. I am in love with this high-waisted moto legging. I’ve never owned a style of leggings like this. I finished the look with a matching sweatshirt.

SHOP: || (SWEATSHIRT) | (MOTO LEGGING) | (WHITE SHOES) ||

LOOK #4 – LAST LOOK

SHOP: || (BLAZER) | (BODYSUIT – SOLD OUT BLACK 4 NOW )| (BLACK JEANS) | RED BOOTS) ||

Wrapping things up. It’s just the beginning of the sale a lot of things may be sold out at the moment, but they will restock. Remember to pick versatile pieces and pieces that will help transition with your summer wardrobe.

HAPPY WEEKEND! Also, if you’re a guy reading this – your post is on the way!

JENNA

MOM SHORTS

June 27, 2019 · Leave a Comment

HI. I want to preface that these shorts aren’t only for moms. I call a lot of my 90’s high rise jeans “mom jeans” and these are my “mom shorts.” Also, shout out to all of the moms on here especially MY LIL MAMA TAYLOR. She wants me to blog about things mom’s can wear and I feel terrible not including you all.

In this post I want to talk about shorts. Short length can be tricky. I think a lot of us have a distorted vision when it comes to what is the proper short length thanks to our conservative high schools (if you went to a high school in the midwest).

Growing up in California schools we basically had no dress code. I wore what I want… short shorts…”spaghetti straps”… you name it I should not have been wearing it. Moving to Oklahoma was a complete culture shock especially in school. At Jenks High School we had the “finger rule,” which meant the length of your shorts should be as long as your longest finger. JENKS HIGH SCHOOL YOUR DRESS CODE WAS BULLSHIT. I also have the longest fingers … and the short people got away with everything. The best part about this rule is that it didn’t seem to adhere to the males. You better believe the track guys where running around with shorter shorts then I did.

Anyways growing up starting with a completely non conservative high school then moving to a ultra conservative high school messed me up. I don’t know what is proper, but what I do know is that it’s hot and I’m 28 years old. I can decipher the proper length myself.

It doesn’t matter what length of shorts I am wearing… people always seem to talk about it.

“Wow those are short shorts! Should you wear those out?” – Anonymous
“You have such great legs… why are you wearing those long shorts? You should be showing them off!” – Anonymous
“You’re wearing shorts… but aren’t those a little big?” – Anonymous

I digress, but the point is you can’t please everyone with what you wear, so just dress for you.

I’m experimenting with length. It’s hard for me to find a proper short so I’m still hunting for more. I loved these shorts and I want to try more longer shorts and wear with heels out.

|(PHOTOS: KATIE PICKENS) || (EARRINGS: BAGATIBA) || BODYSUIT: AGOLDE) || SHORTS: AGOLDE)

MY OTHER MOM SHORT PICKS:

OPTION 1 – LEVIS $60
OPTION 2 – FREE PEOPLE $63
OPTION 3 – PISTOLA $88

Overall you guys (and girls) let’s collectively make an effort to lay off other people’s short lengths. Here’s to sticking half of our legs to our leather seats in the car with longer shorts…

-JB

Meet Jeff Hood

June 13, 2019 · 2 Comments

I called Jeff on a rainy Friday afternoon in Dallas around 10:30 am and he was an hour ahead of me. He was talking to me from sunny New York. Jeff was chipper as ever and I can hear the city in the background. The slight sirens, honking, and people talking in the distance couldn’t dull his passion through the phone. I was chugging my Starbucks to try to be on his level.

“What are you wearing?” I asked. (lol I ask everyone this on the phone jokingly)… but with him I had to know.

“Ha! My new uniform. A navy blazer, a crisp white shirt and chestnut leather loafers. I’m also wearing a classic white and blue pocket square, a gold watch and a rose gold wristband,” Jeff said.

The damn details are what makes Jeff……Jeff. He’s powerful and in the moment when he answers questions. I wish this interview was a podcast interview so you guys can truly grasp his energy.

Let me set the scene on how I met Jeff. I would say we met about three years ago. We both worked for a styling service in Dallas.

This job was my nine to five and I additionally bar tended two to three times a week. I was hustling to build my book of business … and I was tired. Dead. tired. Through my fatigue I was woken up by Jeff’s undeniable passion for custom clothing. Besides being known as the only guy in office who wore a suit EVERY SINGLE DAY (not exaggerating… rain or shine he was dressed in a suit) … Jeff taught my fellow stylist coworkers and I about custom clothing and formal wear in general. He was always on (and not in an annoying way but a helpful way). You could truly tell that passion was his driving force and he taught me so much.

Jeff made me excited for men’s fashion. Believe it or not my men’s book of business was more thriving then my women’s back then… and I believe that was because of the excitement that he helped create. He taught me that menswear can be a lot of fun because it has a lot of moving parts that you can really get creative with (i.e. cufflinks, pocket squares, ties, belts, etc). A lot of aspects that go into picking a suit. I love wearing different fabrics and intentionally mixing them to play with my wardrobe and I was introduced to a whole new fabric world through menswear.

Jeff has so much knowledge because he’s been in the business for a long time…he’s knowledgeable of fabric and he actually wears suits all of the time. HE HAS 25 SUITS GUYS. A lot of you guys just started wearing suits out of college with your new jobs. I’m hoping by sharing this interview that the same passion can help inspire you GUYS to try new things with your wardrobe and using him as a reliable source to build on.

NOW LET’S DIG DEEPER SHALL WE?

Q: Tell me about you. How did you wind up in the business of selling custom clothing?

I’ve been in menswear for about six years now. I fell into it randomly. After graduating I was looking for marketing and advertising jobs. I never had a fascination with clothes and never understood fashion. I had a friend come up to me for help at a startup company that was in custom clothing and I was immediately interested. I never worked retail. I never read GQ. They loved that bc they could use someone with a clean slate. I worked under the wing of a guy managing the Dallas location who had over a decade of menswear fashion under his belt. That’s how it all began… that’s how I fell in love with the clothing industry. Also, I’m going to preface these questions a nice little saying “style rules are written in pencil, not pen.”

Q: Pick a sneaker that describes you or is your go to favorite … or in your case you can pick a dress shoe.

I’m still new to the world of sneakers, so I’d have to go with my Santoni ‘dress sneaker’ that’s a light brown with a white gum sole. Nice combination of business up top and party on the bottom.
For my dress shoe, I’ve gotta go with this unconstructed suede tassel loafer from DiBianco. It’s perfect to pair with jeans or with tailored clothes – versatility is key for anything I have in my wardrobe and both of these shoes fits the bill.”

JEFF’S SNEAKER:

Q: How many suits do you have?

Twenty-five.”

Q: Of those twenty- five suits what are your top three?

I have this beautiful three piece blue fresco suit. It’s very versatile. Breathable, has some natural stretch (no spandex), wrinkle resistant, all the boxes you want to check. The fabric is unique – it has a “dry hand,” as we say in the biz. This isn’t a super soft cloth, it almost feels rough to the touch. It tailors extremely well. This one’s special because it’s kind of an insider’s type of fabric, “if you know then you know,” situation.
Another one would be my hunter green wide notch lapel three piece suit. Most of the suit styling is “old school.” Wider notch lapel, pleated trousers with cuff, and a double breasted vest. The “new school,” part of the suit is how it’s tailored. High armholes, nice suppression on the coat, a tailored fit through the legs I love the suit because it has a juxtaposition of old and new.”
My last pick isn’t a suit in particular, but my navy blazer, charcoal trouser, and crips white shirt combo. I like to wear this look because it’s an easy way to look put together, but not too stuffy. It’s just dressy enough.”

Q: Let’s say I’m a newcomer guy looking to amp up his wardrobe – I already have the traditional a blue and grey suit. What style suit should I get? Fabric, style, print, etc for the “special occasions.”

My biggest piece of advice is to think about versatility – if you need to wear this third suit a bunch, go with another solid. Maybe a char-blue (mix between blue and gray). If you’ve got your mind set on a patterned suit, go with something subtle – a thin windowpane or maybe a glen plaid. You don’t want to be that person wearing a super loud suit more than once every couple of weeks. If you’re not in a suit as often, or you want to branch out, go with something seasonal. Right now in June heading into summer go with a cotton or a maybe a mohair. If you need a fall/winter, you could go with a lightweight flannel.”

Q: I know a lot of men who only dress up at weddings/special events and that’s it – with that being said name a common of fashion faux pas you see men do at these “special events.”

Just get a suit that fits! There are a ton of great options that won’t break the bank. No one will know (or care) if you spent one dollar or ten thousand dollars on what you’re wearing. Everyone will know if your clothes fit or not. Also, it’s somebody’s wedding. This is a special event in two people’s lives. Please wear a tie.”

Q: Name five essential items a guys should have in their closet.

1. A navy blazer. You could spend 200 or you can spend 3000. Price doesn’t matter just make sure it is a good fit. You need a good fucking navy jacket guys.
2. White dress shirts – The cost doesn’t matter make sure its a good fit again.
–JEFF PICK FOR A WHITE DRESS SHIRT #1
–JEFF PICK #2 (ONLY $100)
3. Grey slacks – These are very versatile … I can’t stress them enough you can wear these with anything. They go with a navy blazer, almost any sportcoats, dress them up or dress them down.
-JEFF’S PICK FOR EVERYDAY TROUSERS HERE
4) A good pair of brown dress shoes – Pick something that is timeless…. nothing too funky. I recommend a loafer so you don’t have to worry about tying your laces up.
5. A “nice” watch – Guys you’ve got to get rid of your old G shock. Think
to yourself, can I wear this thing with a tailored outfit? I’m starting to swing around to apple watches, personally I prefer something more “analog,” but to each their own. Also, get a good pair of sunglasses. It shows that you can at least take care of one expensive and fragile item that you wear daily – says a lot about you.

Q: Any male trends that you hate?

Intentionally oversized clothes. The style pendulum is swinging away from super tailored, almost skin tight, fits and going to really big fits. It’s mainly runway fashion, but that means we’ll see it in stores in the next handful of years. I just want a nice clean fit. “

INSTAGRAM QUESTIONS – questions I received from my Instagram users.

Q: What’s the deal with button down collars?

Don’t quote me on this… but it is said that the origin of these shirts came from guys playing polo. Basically they needed help keeping their collars down while they were playing polo. If you wear this style of a shirt under a suit it looks weird. Don’t wear this with a suit. It should be worn casually but itself or maybe under a sweater. These type of shirts are reserved for the trendy or “spreezy” guys… or for the preppy ones with layering. “

Q: Where can a guy keep up to date on fashion/trends?

The Rake. I follow and I subscribe to it. If you feel like you like GQ, The Rake would be another great resource. I also follow influencers on Instagram .. like Andreas Weinås for example, (@andreasweians) he has great style. I love his feed because he’s great for inspiration.
Sartorial Journal (@sartorialjournal) is another great follow, but here’s what I’ll say about them…. they have really long captions that can be a little stuffy. If you guys can look past that and grab a few takeaways from the core message they are a great follow.
Another great Instagram follow is @lundochlund – it’s a Swedish menswear store that always puts together cool jacket/shirt/tie combinations. They always put together great jacket/shirt/tie combinations.
Lastly I follow different fabric houses to stay informed.
Dormeuil,
Gladson,
Scabal,
Loro Piana,
Zegna, Ariston (couldn’t find instagram), …..etc.

Q: Grey tan/khaki together? Some people say yes, some people say no…

Grey and khaki… I’m not a huge fan. I would not but a khaki jacket on a grey pant.

Q: Should your watch match your suit or your shoes/belt?

No, I don’t think your watch needs to match with watch/tie/shoes/belt. A rule of thum to keep in mind is just don’t be too matchy matchy. Thats a faux pax. It looks too manicured. Just do things in moderation when it comes to your overall look.

Q: A men’s trend you are loving..?

Surprisingly, pleated trousers … it gives pants a little bit of character and
style, especially a forward pleat. Just make sure if you sport the trend make sure it doesn’t look like you are wearing your dad’s pants – buy a tailored fit or have them tapered to your leg a bit.

Q: Let’s say you and your girlfriend have an unexpected wedding this weekend that she forgot she RSVPed the both of you for… what are you wearing?

If it’s black tie…. I have three different tuxedos I can choose from, but it’s important for me to understand the crowd first before I get ready. I would probably wear my tux that is black with a wide peak lapel with a standard tuxedo shirt and a black bow tie. For shoes I’d wear smoke slippers… and almost forgot my cuff links.
If it isn’t black tie… now that we are into June so I would wear a cotton suit with a crisp white shirt and navy knit tie. I love a good knit tie. It really depends on the crowd. Another option would be my fresco suit. It’s perfect because it’s breathable. I’d be wearing it white shirt and one of my Eton or Ferragamo tie with brown dress shoes and a good pair of sunglasses.

Q: Any last tips for guys today trying to navigate the world of fashion/custom?

Invest in custom. Custom in general may be more expensive than off the rack – but I guarantee you’ll end up wearing it so much more. I talk about fit so much and custom is the key to that. Get a custom blazer or a navy suit. You can break these apart and wear so many ways. It’s never too early to start…and never too late.

Stock up on your basics. You can never have enough collared white shirts. Have at least three pairs of grey/navytrousers in your closet/etc.
Don’t over think what you’re wearing. If you’re trying to make sure everything is perfectly matched or you have a million accessories it will look like you’re trying too hard. In my opinion, the best dressed guys always look like they just threw their clothes on without giving it a second thought – really the definition of “sprezzatura,” (look it up). Wear the clothes, don’t let the clothes wear you.

Finally, ask for help….find a trusted advisor and don’t be afraid to reach out. We go to experts all the time, doctors/lawyers/electricians/personal trainers it’s the same with tailored clothing. You can give me a follow and ask me anytime! When in doubt, ALWAYS just keep it simple…..

You can follow Jeff on Instagram @jchood. He’ll be back on here again…..

-JB

HAIR UPDATE

June 9, 2019 · Leave a Comment

I’m writing to you from Norman, Oklahoma. It’s one in the morning. I just woke up from falling asleep at 8:30 pm. Naturally, I made myself a mock chicken tender meal from Snap Kitchen that I brought from Dallas in a cooler… with carrots, hummus and tea.. in hopes to stay away from Pickleman’s asiago chicken pizza and Pizza Shuttle’s cheesy bread. Every other time when I’m in town I eat a whole thing of cheesy bread or that chicken pizza to myself. If you have lived in Norman…you get it. I am wide awake. My sleep schedule will always be out of whack. I’m trying CBD oil in my tea lately and I am loving it, especially for instances like now.

I am in town because I got my extensions moved up and I also added a little bit more of color. Not going to lie to you guys the extensions are snug and I’m waiting for this CBD to kick in. THEY ARE TIGHT BUT I LOVE IT.

I wanted to update you guys on my extension experience. I have had hand tied extensions since April 8th and if you haven’t read up on them … you can find more information about them in my last post here. I am still new to this… so is this method in general. If anyone trying to seek more information it is my mission to be that inside source of hand tied extensions for you…. a relatable one. Not one of those girls on The Bachelor who look like they got paid to promote them.

THE PAST 8 WEEKS WITH MY EXTENSIONS

Over the course of about 8 weeks since I got them done I loved my hair. It was new, thick and full just like I always wanted my hair to be….BUT I quickly learned that my getting ready time was going to double with this hair. It does take a long time to blow dry your hair, especially because your whole head HAS TO BE DRY EVEN TO THE FOUNDATION OF THE EXTENSION. Pain is beauty people. I love having more hair… even if it costs me more time to get ready.

DID YOUR HAIR LAST THE FULL 8 WEEKS?
No, it started to slip on my right side. It was annoying BUT I AM THE BLAME for this… I wear bags predominately on my right side and each time I’d put my book bag (for work) on my arm it would pull my hair. I will be more careful this time around and I may try to go before 8 weeks now because my hair is so fine that it slips more easily.

HOW WAS YOUR HAIR GROWTH WITH THE EXTENSIONS?
Honestly, I didn’t notice any breakage. For the first time I was actually able to keep track of my hair growth with the help of my extensions.

DID YOU EVER FEEL LIKE YOUR EXTENSIONS WERE HANGING OUT?
No, fortunately I have a lot of hair and I feel like I did a good job covering them up.

What do you do after you workout with your hair?
So now after I workout I blow dry my hair. I sweat a lot and since the extensions cannot air dry I have to blow dry them directly after my workout.

Are you going to do anything different this go around that you didn’t do last time?
Yes, I am using a silk pillowcase. I’ve been using this one for two weeks and I love the price point (only $20!). I’m going to be more careful when I brush my hair and make sure I’m not brushing in a hurry. Lastly, I am also going to be more careful with not tugging my hair with heavy bags.

Did you notice any separation of your real hair and your extensions near the bottom?
If I didn’t brush my hair – YES. I keep a small brush in my bag at all times to blend the hair together.

PRODUCTS I USE ON MY HAIR –

HAIR MASQUE :

SHAMPOO & CONDITIONER:

SILK PILLOWCASE:

Any other questions about hair let me know 🙂

JENNA

BOILER SUITS FOR SPRING/SUMMER

May 23, 2019 · Leave a Comment

HEYYY, HI…….. WHAT’S UP.

I’m coming back from a small hiatus from concerts and traveling…. but it’s safe to say I’m back. Last week I was really fired up from what’s happening in our country. I typically try to write like a journalist on here… I AM USUALLY NOT OPEN ABOUT HOW I FEEL ON A SUBJECT ON THE INTERNET BECAUSE I DON’T TYPICALLY WRITE OPNION PIECES… BUT.. There are moments in life where I am really knocked off my feet by the level of people’s intolerance and ignorance. If you can’t empathize that’s fine, but try to educate yourself. HBO has a documentary called ABORTION: Stories women tell. Give it a watch.

JUMPING BACK INTO FASHION. I want to talk about jumpsuits…more specifically BOILER SUITS. Some people call boiler suits utilitarian jumpsuits. Whatever you want to call them I saw them at Coachella- even on men. Yes, you read that right – and they killed it. It’s probably way easier for them to use the restroom in these… so maybe they are more for men lol??

Also, I am seeing them available on every retail site. It is safe to say that boiler suits, overalls and utilitarian jumpsuits are here to stay in 2019. I already can’t wait to layer them with boots and turtlenecks in the fall/winter.

||(Photos by: Katie Pickens) | (Jumpsuit: Topshop)||

OTHER ITEMS FEATURED ABOVE:

||(Photos by: Katie Pickens) |(Jumpsuit: Tiger Mist)|| (Bra: Danielle Guizio)||

|| OTHER FEATURED ABOVE: ||

I’m going to conclude with – I’m glad to be back. My website crashed twice this week…..LOL everything went wrong this week. Thank God for the three day weekend. I am so grateful for you guys and if you’re reading this get ready for summer content. Be safe and lots of love and unplug this weekend!

-MAB JAB

MY COACHELLA WRAP UP

May 1, 2019 · Leave a Comment

Happy Tuesday and almost May. I’m back from Coachella and I have finally gotten back into the swing of things. I have three concerts stacked already for this and next week so Coachella was just a warm up for my music this season.

I know you all are not all wanting to hear/read about festival fashion (per my Instagram poll) so I am wrapping up how to wear the trends outside of the festival grounds. So I’m going to go over the trends…. the I’ll wrap it up at the bottom. (SKIP OVER TO THE BOTTOM IF YOU WANT TO READ THE QUICK WRAP UP OF HOW TO WEAR THE TRENDS OUTSIDE OF THE FESTIVAL.)

I love going to festivals because I truly enjoy seeing everyone pushing themselves to be more bold and think outside of the box with their wardrobe. I don’t know what it is, but all the festival goers all walk with a confident pep in their step with what they are wearing and it’s pretty cool I’ll have to admit. I also love seeing groups or coupes all come together and match/have a theme. Yes, there is a lot more nudity… and I don’t always love it (especially if I am eating lol) BUT I’M ALL ABOUT EXPRESSING ONESELF MORE FREELY WHEN YOU’RE AT A FESTIVAL. ALSO, IT’S HOT IN THE DESERT GET OVER IT.

LET’S TALK TRENDS.

DR. MARTINS – Dr. Martins were everywhere (as they were last year). I snagged a platform pair this year and wore them everyday at the festival. I prefer having my feet covered because I am always stepped on. I love chunky boots with a dress ALWAYS.

FRINGE– Fringe jackets, fringe jumpsuits, fringe skirts, fringe shorts, backpacks etc. I am all for it. I saw fringe everywhere.

WESTERN ACCENTS – meaning cowboy hats, boots, belt buckles. A trend from last year too and years before but this year they were more bold.. A lot of people paired the western accents with their boho looks. I would have to say that my favorite trend was seeing thigh-high western boots. I absolutely want and need a pair and would wear them outside of the festival grounds. HELLOOOO from an old equestrian girl to another I’m getting a pair.

LOTS OF NEON – I feel like I talk about this way to much… so we won’t get into it.

BIKER SHORTS – the trend is here to stay. I still have yet to try it. I played volleyball and wore a lot of spandex when I was a teen so I am about done with all spandex shorts…but never say never with me. I saw a lot of biker shorts with blazers I loved it.

BELT BAGS– Everyone and their mom had a belt bag including the straight men too. These bags are great because your money is easily accessible and you can also always have eyes on it in the crowds of people.

HAIR CLIPS – whether it is one or two…or three… the rhinestoned ones, colored ones, tortoise, pearl, etc. I love the trend and I sported it myself.

WRAP UP – HOW TO WEAR THE TRENDS OUTSIDE OF THE FESTIVAL

-Pair a chunky boot with a dress this Spring/Summer. Love this for events that I know my feet are going to get stepped on or when I know I’m going to do a lot of walking.

-Add the pop of neon orange, green, pink to your neutrals. I also love neon with light washed denim. Such an easy outfit right there with heels.

-Wear cowboy boots with a dress. I love white ones. More of a modern twist opposed to the normal black or brown.

-Try out the biker short trend with an oversized blazer. Remember to cover more up top because the focus is more on your legs in the shorts. Can also pair a belt bag with this look if you’re feeling trendy.

Add some flair to your hair with hair clips. This trend was a no brainer for me because I do the absolute bare minimum when it comes to my hair (i.e. I always wear it down and never really do anything to it). I love to match my rhinestone clips with my rhinestone belt, also love to matched my colored ones with the outfit I am wearing. I’ve linked some options blow.

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