Street Style : Military Inspired Coat

I feel the need to apologize because I haven't posted in 4 EVER...sorry. But what can I say ? Life has been crazy busy , between school and well.. school. Fashion Design is no joke.
I just finished tailoring, which is creating suits/ coats/ etc. What a lot of hand stitching and pressing, I thought maybe I would die. I also draft my own patterns, and there is a lot of pieces involved with a coat.

BUT it pays off.. sh*t looks professional
So for my final tailoring project I made this coat. I am obsessed with monochromatic colors  and military inspired clothes, and the easy going street style with a cool edge.

Deats 

 It's a olive coat, box silhoulette , with a edwardian collar (seen on trench coats). The sleeves are brown leather, 2pc#1 sleeve , with top stitching for a detail. Leather welt pockets , leather buttons, and exposed zippers for a design feature.
 I drafted all of these coat pieces, along with the interfacing and lining pieces.

Construction

I want to breakdown the construction, I'll try to generalize so it won't get confusing.

     I realized that I am more detail oriented then I thought. EVERYTHING is hand sewn in this coat.  All the outer edges of this coat had to be interfaced, which is hand sewn with several different types of stitches. The coat is also fully lined,  coat lining and sleeve linings, also hand stitched in the coat.And hand made shoulder pads. There is hand stitched interfacing in the hem and the lining is hand stitched to the hem also.

 The exposed zippers are functional, and adds a little something to the coat. Talk about nerve racking trying to get the zippers to appear even (which they are). This was challenging because I had to separate my lining and interfacing pieces, so when you unzipped the zippers they wouldn't show.

Leather touches, I chose double welt pockets for this coat. I beleieve working with real leather probably would have been easier. Leather does not want to press, and kinda does what it wants. So forcing the leather welts to be the same width was a challenge.

Topstitching for the leather sleeves. I used a denim needle and wax paper, and marked my rows and stitched using a smaller stitch length. It really gave the sleeves some texture and suddenly made them look cool and exspensive.

What really makes a home made tailoring project look professional is top stitching. I bet on all of your coats/ suits you can find topstitching. It helps gives a polished finished look, and helps everything lie flat. So around my collar, lapels, CF, and hem I have top stitching.

Number one key to tailoring is to PRESS as you go. If you are not pressing you are screwed.

Bottom line I love this coat,I love that it's edgy, and totally me. More projects are coming up , I promise to make more of an effort to post.
Here are some photos .
-xoxo JT

Crew Necks > Everything else

Hey guys ! This will be just a short post this week, my homework load is INSANE . Right now, I'm in skirts so I'm learning how to draft and make any kind of skirt imaginable. It's very fast paced, and when I get to the fun part I'll make posts about that.
My definition of procrastinating is online shopping, and I decided to look at crew necks today. OH.. the crew neck, the most underrated item of clothing. Do you know how many things a crew neck can do?

1. Crew necks come in almost every color, pattern, and almost anything can be on them from rhinestones to jewels to lace, or shoulder cut outs . LITERALLY anything !
2. If your feeling lazy and don't want to get all dressed up, you can wear a crew neck and still be presentable !
3. It's perfect for if you're a girly girl, and wouldn't want to be caught dead in public with a actual sweatshirt on.
4. You can also dress up a crew neck by wearing different kind of pants like a color or some design OR add jewelry and accessories.  
5. It looks great on boys and girls.
6. All the rappers and popular celebrities wear them . ex Drake, Jay Z, Rihanna. 
7. You also can look raw in them.

* Side note though for GUYS, can we stop with the Egyptian clothing ? That is tacky.

Bottom line I'm a major fan of the crew neck. Here are some pictures of my favs for boys and girls, my taste is probably different from yours.  There are a ton of crew necks out there and some can get pricey. Shop wisely.
-xoxo JT

Karmaloop.com $55

Wutang $75

Wutang $86

Karmaloop.com $56

Sheinside.com $19.99

Sheinside.com $17.67

F21 Rise Of Dawn $69.90

Nasty Gal $27.20

BYE Big Booty #NYR

New Year's resolution time ! NYR for short, learn it. Who has been true to their resolutions so far? Anybody guilty out there? Fess up !
 The reason why NYR fall to the wayside is because of lack of motivation. It's so easy to go back to the bag of potato chips instead of your delicious carrots. We have to stop these bad habits! Get inspired,try looking at the Kardashian's or some #RHOA housewives. Does anyone think Kenya looks pretty this season or is it just me ? #RHOA

My NYR is to get my booty into shape, which I know is the most popular  NYR. SO I need some workout motivation !

Things you'll need :

• Good music ! Here's my favs right now.

1. You're On - Madeon
2. Fun - Pitbull
3. Lips Are Movin - Meghan Trainor
4. Sledgehammer - Fifth Harmony
5. The Nights- Avicii By Avicii
6. Supernatural - ALunaGeorge
7. L.A.LOVE(lala) - Fergie
8. The Heart Wants What It Wants - Selena Gomez
9. Sucker - Charli XCX
10. Under Control - Calvin Harris

• A Picture of Beyonce , Kylie/ Kendall Jenner, and Kate Upton. *Joke*

Finally, cute workout clothes! No grimy oversized sweatshirts and baggy pants . How would you feel motivated in that? Below are some of my favorite picks. Side note,  Forever 21 just released  line of workout clothes. Check them out !

Jackets ! The first jacket is more realistic if you're ballin on a budget *Forever21*. The second jacket is from Fabletics which is Kate Hudson's line of athletic wear. 

Store: Forever 21/ Price: $27.90

 

Store: Fabletics/ Price: $74.95

Shirts ! Again the first one is if you are on a budget, and the second is from Fabletics.

Store: F21/ Price: $15.90

Store: Fabletics/ Price: $59.95

Sports Bras , I swear all of them from F21 are so cute ! These are the ones I ordered, and they are so cheap.

Store:F21/ Price: $14.90

Store: F21/ Price: $13.90

Store: F21/ Price: $12.90

 Pants, I love to workout in leggings. The only leggings I trust to work out in is Nike. Even though Nike is more expensive, it is worth it.Nike has higher quality. These leggings could last you a long time, totes worth it ! * I just hate that I said totes* Not to diss forever 21 but I have not tested out the durability of their new athletic line.

Store: Nike/ Price : $120.00

Store : Nike / Price: $105.00

Most important, shoes ! Again I only trust Nike. The must have shoe is the Nike Air Max 2015, it comes in all different colors, I just picked my favorite. The price is a little steep, but it is their hot new shoe.

Store:Nike/ Price: $190

Tech: Fitbit. I Just got a Fitbit and it's seriously so great for trying to stay on fitness track ! It tracks your calories, how much you've walked or worked out, and tracks your sleep. It is also super adorable. It's the must have thing in 2015.

Price :$99.95

I hope this helps motivate your inner workout cutie, if not you're a jerk, *shades*. I suggest checking out all of Forever 21's athletic clothes, they are seriously so cute, and won't break the bank if you're on a budget. Let me know how your NYR goes ! Lots of love.

-xoxo JT

         

Every Girl Needs A Big Stud

   Every girl needs a big stud... but I'm talking earrings.  I have to admit I'm a little obsessed with the jewelry this year. 

    In the past I've been into huge necklaces and small earrings, but now I'm flipping the script. Now I like layer smaller necklaces and pair it with huge earrings. Much classier this way.

   Okay story time. About two years ago, I got these dragon earrings.. the dragon was on the front and the back was a sphere, or whatever. I would get so many compliments on these earrings, and I was like damn I am good (jk).  SO I looked for some more and couldn't find them, and now suddenly earrings like this are everywhere. But they are much better then my dingy dragon ones.*throws shade at myself*

 How to wear them : Your main focus of the outfit should be these earrings, so don't wear anything that is too flashy and could take away from them. 

For example for picture number one, I could wear a white blazer with a teeshirt and jeans, or a blouse just by it's self, or a shirt dress .. literally anything. Just avoid any kind of sequins, crazy prints or colors or anything that would take away from your focal point. Unless.. you know how to balance your colors and textures, (which I know how to do, thanks college.) I would usually wear earrings like this with my hair up, or straightened and slicked back. 

 My favorite is the huge pom pom earring, I had to get these ! The other two studs are more simple so you can get more wear from those. Stick to the guidelines and all will be fine. Isn't fashion so exciting?

 Next order or business throw away all your regular stud earrings, they are so last year. Bye Felicia.

-xoxo JT

P.S. My next blog will be about trends you want to stay in 2014, any suggestions ?

P.P.S. Have you noticed my grammar is trash? I apologize. ;)

* All earrings are from GoJane.com and the last one is from Forever21.com

Whoops I'm Slipping Again

       Omg it's been a while again.. but in my defense I have been busy. Hmm .. what is college like ? Ugh how can I describe it.. it's sort of like being in the middle of the ocean, stranded and clinging to a small plank of wood (with a smile). Fashion design is no joke it moves so fast, I'm going to make efforts to post what I've been learning.
    Hey my GPA was a 3.5 so you might find that impressive.. if you care.
Let's get to  the main topic of discussion today..  Birkenstock sandals. Remember those ? Here's a refresher:

     It's not a pretty sight right ? Well I was on Zooshoo and I saw some Birkenstocks but they are reinvented. It's kind of like bringing back the fanny pack, see now they are acceptable and these shoes might be too. What do you think ?  My personal favorite was the last one. I think I'm going to stand my ground on this trend and let it fade away. Let me know how you feel. Tweet me , IG me , or comment ! @Jadacurllyt

- Xoxo JT 

Sweater Must Haves

The sweater game is changing and I am in love... fashion is such a beautiful thing..No more boring grandma sweaters.. or plain cardigans.. sweaters can be fierce. Sweaters have always been my fav article of clothing because..

1.  It keeps you warm
2. You look cute without even trying
3. You can wear it to almost any occasion
4. And if you have a belly, it hides it perfectly (I'm not admitting I have one.. but the treadmill has been lonely lately.)

What to look out for :

• Two piece sweater outfits , like sweater dresses cut into two pieces.. this is HUGE
• Sweaters that have a masculine touch, varsity inspired or sporty
• Long cloak like cardigans ( nothing like Harry Potter)
• A lil twist like zippers, cut out backs or shoulders, sheer
• Sequins are always a yes
• Plaids and wooly like fabrics
• Pastel and light playful colors

I went some of my favorite fashion sites to scope out the sweater game.

Here are some of my favorites for the 'cool bi***', sweaters found on Nasty Gal :

missguideus.com

Next is for the 'playful flirty girl' : Kersh.ca

Cute Cardigan : F21

And last is for the girls just like me.. attention grabbers, just 'THAT' girl: 

P.S. I don't care if you disagree

-xoxo JT

missguideus.com

#TBT : Best Looks Of Queen B

Happy birthday to our Queen , Beyoncé ! Today she turns thirty three (some sources say twenty seven) lol, and I thought it be fun to see her best and maybe worst red carpet looks throughout her career. Beyoncé is on top of the world of fashion and music. Let's start at looking at her now..

Let's start looking at her in the 2000's.. brace yourselves ! Hashtag throw back Bey, enjoy ! - xoxo JT

 2000 MTV Awards

2001 Soul Train Awards 

2001 'TRL'

2002 'TRL'

2002 Grammy's

2003 Mtv Awards

2004 Grammy's

2005 BET awards

2006  VMA'S 

2007 AMA

2008 Grammy's

 2009 Bet Awards

2010 Grammy's

2011 Met Gala 

2012 Met Gala

2013 Grammy's

2014 Grammy's