The Leggings Debate

      When leggings first came back into style, they were meant to be worn underneath things, such as a skirt , dress, or a long type of shirt. Slowly this style has changed and now leggings are worn as just pants. That's okay in some cases, but sometimes it's NOT. I also don't want to offend anybody, this is just how I feel on the subject.

Legging Prints:

 NOT : Galaxy print , camouflage, cross leggings, and cheetah print. These trends are an eye sore and are definitely out of style.I'm on the fence about comic book leggings and pin stripes, but I think you can get away with it. If you want to be edgy or different with these type of leggings your not, everyone has them.

HOW TO : Make royalty your legging inspiration because what girl doesn't want to be a queen?  Pick rich floral leggings, paisley print in luscious colors and my ultimate fav, the tropical pattern.Do you have more of a girly style ? Try boho leggings, it's a different twist on the basic Aztec and tribal prints, try something new!

Tropical Print F21

Royal Leggings F21

Rich paisley print F21

The Black Leggings :

Black leggings are BLACK ! BLACK does not match with everything ! Remember that jeans still exist, and if you think that jeans are too uncomfortable then wear jeggings. I saw this girl with a beautiful peach blouse on with a gold chain, and it was ruined by her wearing black leggings ! You would look so much better in white pants, some nice skinnys or any kind of jeans ! Let your outfit go to it's full potential or don't even bother putting it on.

Transparent Pants:

*psst* leggings are totally see through about 90% of the time. Invest in some spandex to wear underneath them, it's better to be safe then sorry. Spandex also makes it more comfortable when you're wearing leggings, because they can  be so tight on your legs. Girls walk around with thongs on because they are afraid of panty lines but not afraid of everyone seeing their butt ! What's worse? Everyone seeing your panty lines or your butt completely ?

I'm not completely against leggings, I own 26 pairs. However, how to wear them without looking trashy is key. Go for it because the leggings truly go with your outfit, NOT to show off your butt. I like to wear my leggings with long sweaters, crew necks, cardigans ect. What I am in love with is tying tee shirts and muscle tees in different ways with my leggings. I am also buying a lot of bright colors for spring, like turquoise blue, tropical pink and some white, that will give my look just the pop of color it needs.

-xoxo JT

Ripped Jeanz Rant

        Ripped jeans has always been a trend since the beginning of time, but when can ripped jeans be too much ? I've been seeing some ripped jeans at school that are beyond ugly, and I believe it's time to discuss when ripped jeans are okay and when they are NOT.

How to wear ripped jeans:
I prefer the skinny jeans with slits on the knee such as the pair above, it's cute and not too much.It's the little details that give your outfit the pop that you need. You can wear this look with a tee shirt and a blazer , a floral or cute shirt with a leather jacket for some edge, or a  cardigan to be comfy. Another kind of jeans I am obsessed with is the boyfriend jeans, THEY are everything. I think the ripped boyfriend jeans are so cute, and are the perfect jeans to just throw on when you're on the go. You can wear them with a tee shirt with plaid tied around your waist, or wear it with a leather jacket but wear the jacket on your shoulders, or a cute button down with a big chain.

Boyfriend jeans

Girly boyfriend jean look

Rita Ora in ripped boyfriend jeans

How to NOT wear them:
If your jeans are ripped from top to bottom then stop. If your jeans are so layered with rips that you have to wear leggings underneath, then stop. If your ripped jeans are acid wash or any kind of neon color, then stop. If there is a big gaping hole in your jeans and your whole knee is exposed, then stop. The last time I wore ripped jeans from top to bottom was in middle school, and they were made by Miley Cyrus from when she had a line at Walmart. That's when those kind of jeans were okay, six years ago. If you think your being edgy with all that craziness going on on with your jeans, your not it's tacky.

CAN WE NOT

Brandi can we not ?! Might as well be wearing shorts. Not cute.

Something Sweet : Valentine's Day Looks

Have any special plans for valentines day and not sure what to wear ? Here are some trends and tips that can help you get through it.

When everybody thinks of valentines day, we think of reds and pinks and floral. Make sure your outfit has a warm and light tone, and if your not that girly there is always a way to add an edge! 

Now everybody's style is different but this what I would wear :

 For a casual day out I would wear pale color high wasted jeans such as pink, beige, burgundy,with a graphic tee and a leather jacket and or knit cardigan.This outfit is cozy,cute,and casual. Or you can always wear a cut out shoulder sweater and or shirt with some colored pants, and a statement piece of jewelry. Here's some of my fav examples of a cut out sweater.

 

Both from Forever 21

 

For a night out you really want to wow your date ! Wear a dress that has a rich color like red or burgundy, and even white. The dress that is hot right now is the skater dress which can come in any color, but what I suggest for valentines day is a floral print, or velvet like material. If you wear a skater dress wear black tights, and make sure you have gold accent accessory pieces, especially if it's long sleeved (which I suggest), you HAVE to wear gold cuffs or bangles. If your dress is short sleeved wear it with a big fur fuzzy coat. Also dresses that wrap, giving a little peek a boo, of your shoulder or a little of your stomach, is very cute also.
Stay away from the basic lace outfit, we know it's valentines day but don't be so predictable.
If your daring wear a sheer dress either black or red, this is what I'm wearing ! I'll also post some pictures of my favorite dresses.Have a fashionable Valentine's day !-xoxo JT

My ultimate favorite look, broke down and bought this too.

My dress ! From lulus