Wardrobe Warrior

Monday, October 5, 2015

Stop Telling Me What I Need/Should Have in my Wardrobe

The Three Items You Need For Fall!

Fashion Must-Haves For Your Closet!

You Are NOBODY Without These 5 Shoes!

That's all I see every time I open my mailbox, blogs and fashion sites telling me I need certain essential items in my sartorial arsenal, otherwise I've failed as a fashion girl. Well, thanks for the tips but it's a bit bombarding and frankly, they all turn out to be the same thing. I've written blog posts about fall essentials because it's fun to pick favorites for the coming season, but I want something original from my favorite fashion sites....or at the very least different blog titles.

Below, I've picked looks and pieces that I'm currently loving and you can take it or leave it. I'm not going to make you feel bad if you don't have any of these looks in your wardrobe or care if you think I'm crazy for even picking these fashions. But here they are, my fall favorites.

Loafer Love

You can't go wrong with flats. Actually, I take that back, there's a lot that can go bad with flats. Blisters being the number one culprit, but I digress. This season I'm in love with loafers, they're comfy and classic and look really good with boyfriend jeans. Just effortless cool mixed with vintage class.

I've been saving up to buy this pair of Everlane loafers, and I can't wait any longer! I dream about them and it's totally not a problem!

70's Style

I've been on the hunt for a secretary bow blouse in just the right print, it's hard to find the right color combinations. Zara had an awesome fall collection with 70's inspired looks—so much velvet and paisley, mmmm. I think I like this style because it means high-waisted pants and bell bottoms, both of which are my friend since I have short legs and a long torso. Plus, you kind of feel like a rockstar, all you need are some platforms and you're set. For Fall RTW, Anna Sui hit all the right notes (and usually does when it comes to bohemian style) with her collection of viking/Nordic/Swedish inspiration. What I love about the 70's style revival is not the bohemian element but more the everyday fashionable girl from that era, you can keep your kimono's and beaded headbands thank you very much!

Bells and Flares and Whistles

I was a little hesitant about the return of flared jeans, but then I remembered they make your butt look awesome and elongate your legs. You can find cropped flared jeans, something I'm still trying to accept. I've seen many street style pics of people rocking them, but I don't know if I'm ready.

Currently, I'm looking for a high-waisted pair which I already spelled out my love for, above. They're a nice style to throw in the mix of boyfriend and skinny jeans, but let me be clear: I refuse to give up my skinnies! I don't care how many blogs say they're walking out the style door, they're the best kind of jeans I own—I live in them.

Valentino Couture Fall 2015

All of it, I love all of it! This collection blew everyone out of the water who showed couture this season. It was dark, romantic and oh so Roman Italian. Every look had sex appeal and a softness of pleated tulle and sheer chiffon. Now, my wallet in no way can give me a couture gown, but I will be using the collection as inspiration for nighttime looks.

It was hard to pick only a few, but I narrowed it down to these three. To see the whole show click here for couture awesome-ness.

Happy Fall and style on little warriors! Now go shopping!

Thursday, June 4, 2015

Mastering the Trend: Minimalist

My favorite trend for the past few seasons has been the minimalist or normcore look. I'm glad to find its managed to stick around for summer. I love the clean lines and simple color palettes, they really are still fresh and new for the summer. It also makes it slightly easier to get dressed in the morning; knowing I just need to balance something oversized like a white button down oxford with skinny pants. Maybe it's a sign I'm growing up and prefer simpler silhouettes as opposed to the festival look that never seems to go away. You can read my rant about it here. What I really love is it seems so fashion forward and almost a little European in the nordic IKEA sense. I imagine tall blondes who own art galleries and snack on salted fish love this look. I'll take it without the fish.

Below are some looks to help you find inspiration for the minimalist look this summer. The key is to find pieces in lightweight fabrics so you can still layer them. Also, the flatform sandal is your new friend, the most comfortable thing you'll wear this season.

I love the origami culottes, one of the biggest trends this season. Culottes are on my shopping list as well as a bucket bag like the one above. Wearing white on white is chic and easy, I added the pop of pink to break it up a bit.

I might be taking a few liberties with this look incorporating the gladiator sandals. They are very on trend for the summer and the simple look of this pair work well with the button down dress. A white structured cross-body adds a nice pop to the subdued color palette.

Overalls are here for the summer! Pair them with a cut-out tank and some comfy but cool sneakers and you're ready to hit the streets. Backpacks are very popular for the minimalist look and their easy to carry - no more shoulder pain!

The minimalist look is pretty simple (minimal, if you will) and gives a fresh look to your summer wardrobe. I hope these looks lend some inspiration for your next shopping trip.

All of these looks were created on Polyvore, you can check out my other looks here. Don't forget to share this article with friends and follow me on Twitter and Instagram @jgibbsy.

Style on little warriors!

Saturday, May 2, 2015

In need of some Spring outfit inspo

I suppose I should probably start by saying how ridiculously lazy I've been about updating this blog. It's been months and I've completely neglected to post anything. I suppose I've been feeling uninspired, which is how I usually feel around this time of year. Between seasons I have a tough time figuring out what to wear because the temperature has more mood changes than The Real Housewives of Pick Your Favorite City.

I want to wear something spring-like made of light weight flowy fabrics and possibly shorts, but then I see my legs that haven't seen the sun in months. I become self conscious then afraid the temperature is going to drop and I give up pulling on my skinny jeans that have become a second skin. In the morning I stare at my closet listlessly trying to suppress the dreadful thought that comes across many a fashion girls mind 'I have nothing to wear.' I have been trying to make a conscious effort not to let those words cross my mind or lips because it simply isn't true. Most would say I have too many clothes, though I would argue that's not an actual thing and they can shut it.

I started grabbing whatever and threw it up there, it makes no sense together

Feeling uninspired and tired of combing through online magazines and fashion blogs I decided to start pulling things out of my closet that caught my eye. I threw them onto my clothing rack to start making flat lay outfits. It's sort of like shopping your closet; you start to see things you may have forgotten or be completely surprised not realizing you actually purchased that top. I figured flat lays would be an easy start to get back into blogging so below I've posted five different spring outfits for inspiration.

I am in love with the fringe trend going on, it makes me so happy for the simple reason I called it back in December that fringe was going to be the next trend. I've been searching for a fringe handbag lately so I could have a small part of the trend in my wardrobe, but then I came across this jacket. I was hesitant at first, not sure if I could pull it off. I slipped it on and it fit perfectly and wasn't as flashy as I was afraid of. Be sure you don't mind the spotlight or attention when rocking fringe, because it definitely calls upon one to rock when wearing it.

I added a flowy dress and biker boots for an Americana look

I've read from different parts of the interwebz that normcore is going out of style, but I say nay! Normcore is here to stay...at least until the end of spring. This is my favorite trend right now and yes, I realize I wrote trend, something that is fleeting in fashion. I don't care though, I'm going to wear and love this simplistic and high fashion street style for - many more months. It's so comfortable and chic and you can wear sneakers as part of the look. Who doesn't love comfort footwear?!

Sexy comfort...with Birkenstock's

This next outfit is kind of dark for spring time but I'm in love with this dress and can't wait to wear it. I'm thinking of wearing it out at night when it's a bit cooler and I'll need a leather jacket. This look just says cool girl to me, so I'm hoping I can pull it off and no one questions my 'coolness'.

I love the white on white look and I can't resist a white button down. This look I'm actually excited to wear because of how effortless it is. Now I need to tan my legs so they're a shade darker than the shorts, which will be a challenge.

I needed a little color so I added the statement necklace for statement making purposes

This last look is comfy and very very flowy so I'll have to make sure it's not too windy or I'll feel like a parachute. The soft shorts are so comfortable and have a bit of a high rise to them so I can pair them with crop tops. I love the print on this kimono, it's a small digital floral print that's less bohemian and more feminine.

I'm feeling a little better about my wardrobe choices now, but I will still have those days not knowing what to wear. Hopefully now they will be a lot fewer.

Style on little warriors!