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

Fall Trends Worth Falling For

       Summer is coming to a close,  most of you guys are starting high school / college next week *laughs* I don't start school until October , and I am very excited. Going to college is ..different because you don't need to do back to school shopping. I can get away with wearing my last year clothes, because no one has seen them yet.. Doesn't mean that will stop me from shopping and making things, when you're a fashion design student you have to slay. And I plan to slay the VMCAD campus.

     I've been trying to keep up with fall fashion, and it's not much to speak about. Fall is taking a wild turn, instead of dark colors the trend is pastels and whites ? Not sure I'm on board. Let me just talk about my favorite fall trends.

• DIY Denim  

Now is the time to play with jeans ! Go ahead and sew or iron on patches on jeans, the patches can be denim or maybe a print you like. OR add tons of  vintage patches like logos ect. I saw Rita Ora wear jeans with words on it, I thought it was dope so I tried it too. It says Vouge jeans.

           

• Sporty Girly

Bold prints and statements,  boyish with a mix of girly. Things like jerseys tees , varsity jackets, jogger pants.

• Flannel 

It's the classic fall trend , but let's add a twist to it. Try mixing it with other prints, go for pastel plaids, or just add some details to the collar, pocket , and elbows,( elbow pads).  Go to goodwill and buy some old flannels and just experiment ! 

I just added a gold pocket

Those are just some of my favorite trends for fall ! Good luck with school !- xoxo JT

     

#DIY #DVDS

       I have to admit that summer does get boring...but I do not believe in wasting my days. If I'm not working or hanging out with my boyfriend, I am making things. Whoa do I sound like a loser or what. Anyways I was scrolling through pinterest and saw this cute diy project. All you had to do is use old Dvds or CDs and put them on collars of any shirt. Here are the steps.

You'll need :

• Some old Dvds or CDs
• Scissors
• super glue or fabric glue
• A shirt

1. Bring water to a boil and put the cds/ dvds in there, let boil for five minutes.
   

2.Remove the Dvd/CDs and let them dry

3.Cut the Dvd in half and carefully split it open ( it should break in two parts)

4.Cut the Dvds/CDs into triangle shapes or squares

5.Grab your glue and place them on your shirt !

Notes:

• When placing the pieces on your shirt be careful of your finger prints ! Since the Dvds were boiled it makes the shiny surface very sensitive. The fingerprints won't come off and if you try to wipe it off, it will scratch away the shiny surface.
• Be careful with the glue because if it touches the shiny surface it will wash off.
• Also make sure the glue does not get on the shirt in spots it doesn't need to be.
• Take your time ! It took me three hours, but that was because of trial and error. *pulls hair*

There are many ways to wear this shirt ! I played with different outfits ! Hashtag stop abusing the skater skirt, wear that s*** right. Happy blogging . 

xoxo -JT

P.S. this is my throwing shade face

Dressing it up !

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The casual look

Sorry I've Been Away !

     Hey there fashion lovers ! I admit I'm feeling really guilty about not making time to blog. But between two internships , prom and graduation , I've been a little busy. Finally it's summer and I have a chance to catch my breath. Of course college is coming up soon, ( I can't wait to start) , so the time to relax and just enjoy my free time isn't that long.... But even when I do get busy again I will stay to my blogging. I pinky swear ..sort of.
Anyways let me pick up from where I started , yikes it was spring trends ...
Well let's talk about summer trends.

The trend I want to discuss today is the kimono. If you don't know what that is by definition a kimono - is  a long, loose robe with wide sleeves and tied with a sash, originally worn as a formal garment in Japan and now also used elsewhere as a robe.

In the fashion dictionary it's a long sheer like robe with vibrant prints and maybe some fringe at the bottom, and you will appear to be a "bad bitch who can dress."

I love kimonos they are the perfect thing to just throw on with some shorts , any kind of shorts. I love to wear them with high waisted shorts with a crop top, but I also love them with some shredded shorts too.

Kimonos can also be long like down to you're feet, or short like to you're thigh.

Kimonos usually come in floral prints , Aztec, or just solid sheer colors. Please avoid tacky Aztec prints, such as ones found in Rue 21.

How to dress them up is easy, you can wear some boots for some edge, like little booties or even cowboy boots ( cute cowboy boots ) . You can wear a long necklace or layer lots of chains. Since the arms holes are big wear lots a bracelets to draw attention to your wrists. And if you are really feeling bold grab a hat , a wide brimmed one.

*all pictures from Nasty Gal*

There's a downside to this really cute kimono , they are expensive. Most of them range from 60-80$ . Since I refuse to pay Nasty Gal 88$ (why is Nasty Gal so expensive ?) , I made my own for only 20$. Don't you just love sewing ? I do. Here's some pictures of mine below ! If you want me to make you one just let me know ! Happy blogging !
-JT

Me flexin 

One Color Outfits

My grandma has always told me that if something does not have the same color in it, then it does not match. This is a completely false statement, different colors and patterns can mix beautifully together But this season her rule might come in handy, because to be 'matchy matchy' is the trend. Now is the time to wear an one color outfit and do it with class.
Some people are scared to wear all one color, because if it is done wrong it can look really.. wrong.Dressing in all one hue is a very chic look. For certain outfits you can have different shades of that color, but it's all about balancing the tones and textures. Also wearing a outfit in all one color can be a great time to show off a new bag or new shoes that is completely different from your outfit's color.Summertime calls for hot pinks, minty greens and primary blues, and never forget about white. Here's some examples below to get your fashion juices flowing. - xoxo JT

 Jennifer Lopez in all hot pink, and draws attention to her nude shoes.

 This outfit could use some accessories such as a gold or silver chain, and some heavy bracelets. But the whole outfit draws attention to the shoes.

 This outfit is all one pattern , in a cute trendy way.

Mixing of the textures, this look is my ultimate favorite.

Spring Topz

Spring is right around the corner , ( If you live in Cleveland like me ) ! Now is the time to get your spring wardrobe together, if your a weirdo like me , you already have your spring wardrobe set. But since your probably a normal person and  not fashion crazed, you probably needs some tips.
I'm going to break it down by items, since there is SO much going on for spring. Lets start with TOPS for spring.

• Color themes for spring, neon and vibrant colors, and nude or pastel tones
• Ex- hot pink , neon yellow, neon orange, beige , turquoise , all coral colors

All the tops for spring this year have some kind of cut outs, from the shoulders , to the back or the bottom of the top. You can wear these with anything but remember to keep it tasteful . Wear something underneath your cut out tops , especially if it's in the back !

One of my personal favorites is shirts made out of netted or jersey material. I am in love with this style because it adds a little edge to your look. These tops look AMAZING with good with high waisted jeans or pants, and you can always throw a leather jacket over it. The actually jersey shirts are growing on me too, I love the idea of a girly jersey, I just bought one that says west side haha.

Denim & Leather are Bffs now. The trend is to wear a leather bustier with a denim jacket over it with some ripped boyfriend jeans. OR the other way around,wear a denim bustier with a leather jacket. Stretchy denim crop top shirts are in, they can be worn with white pants and if your daring try leather pants. Also denim shirts that have patches on them of lighter and darker denim, or denim shirts with some leather patches on them. ( not my fav) Couldn't find some good leather pictures, but I hope these denim ones help.

Last but not least is Boho style , this is my least favorite but it is very popular this year so I can't ignore it. Boho has all different kind of floral patterns and hippy lace, just everything I can't stand.
That's just some of my favorite trends for spring tops , if there is any trends I didn't mention then just let me know ! Happy shopping, next post is about spring pants and shoes.
xoxo
JT