Fringe Benefits!

I am not going to lie, I have for the most part not been a fan of fringe. It was cute in the 70's, but the 70's were long before my time. A few years ago fringe started making it's come-back and I was skeptical to say the least. I hated it on shoes and dresses. Fringe just wasn't me.

Than I saw this motor jacket and it made a believer out of me. I was looking for a little black jacket, but what I found was an appreciation for fringe.

 
Fringe done right is great for so many reasons. Fringe gives your ensemble such movement, such interest. Every time I walk around in this jacket I feel so funky and jazzy. I feel daring and bold, and believe me, it is certainly an eye-catcher.

However, we cannot ignore the other great attributes of this awesome jacket. First, I love black and gold. Black and gold is always a winning combination. Then there is the cheetah print lining. Who doesn't love cheetah print? Lastly, the zippers and the button detail. I saw this jacket and I had to have it, luckily for me it was on sale.

Accessories: I chose to pair the jacket with a short black dress with a full faux leather skirt. In addition, I paired it with sparkly gold cheetah print heels (Love these!!!). For jewelry I went with a bold statement necklace and some round medallion-esque earrings. I complimented everything with a sensuous red lip.

I am very glad that I ran across this jacket. It opened me up to different looks, and helped me step out of my fashion comfort zone. I would say that this a successful modern take on an old fashion favorite.

What do you think of my look? What are your opinions on fringe? If you like fringe, how do you wear it? 

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Not Your Average Denim Dress!

Finally back in action. Thanks Law School for kicking by butt.

I would like to celebrate the revival of my blog by discussing a piece that I absolutely love.

This bleached denim, multi-color, shift dress is not your average denim dress:

This piece includes different textures, styles, and colors of denim. The pink denim,the layering of the denim and denim arrangement are some of my favorite aspects of the dress.

In addition, the pockets and the light pink zipper that runs the length of the dress make this dress very visually interesting. 

The pockets on the dress give it a very comfortable and worn feeling. They also add a playful element to the dress that is in line with the whimsy of the entire design.

I love, love, love this dress!!! I love the loose fit. It is very comfortable, but still sexy. When I am wearing this dress I feel like a true fashionista.

Accessories: I choses to pair this dress with pale pinkish purple modified loafers with jeweled embellishments on the toes, and hot pink lipstick, and simple earrings. While the shoes are stylish in their own right, the dress is the true star of the show.

Unconventional Chicers, let me know what you think of my look? What do you think of denim dresses, or non-jean usage of denim? 

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Law School Looks: Thrift-store Treasures

Hello all,

Unconventional Chic has been on hiatus for the past few weeks due to my recent move to Los Angeles and the commencement of my law school career. I have spent the last few weeks getting acclimated, but I'm back!!!!

Law School signifies a big change in my life. At this point I really feel as if I have entered into the realm of adulthood, and that is why I have made it my mission to dress accordingly. Dressing professionally makes me feel more confident in my abilities as a law student and future professional. But don't get me wrong, cute, fun, sexy, and chic are not out the window. For Law School my style is professional with an edge.

Originally, when I was picking out an outfit for class I was going to go for a monochromatic ensemble. I decided against it because I figured that the purple would pop more with the white and black blazer. I also felt that the purple would do a great deal to liven up a relatively conservative atmosphere. Additionally,  it is a nice surprise when I take off the blazer and you see the purple panel at the back of the jacket.

Now let's break it down by piece. I love this blazer because it is fitted and it has the cool detail of the frilly trim around the wrists.The dress is a great color and the fitted top with the two black lines gives it both texture and dimension. The black flats play into the color scheme and add edge with the chains going up the middle of each foot. The pointed-toe is also a little more mature than the rounded toe. All-in-all the look is clean, well put together, and just a little daring.

Note for the thrifty: Both the blazer and dress were found at a local thrift store!!!

How do you feel about professional clothes? 

Do you think that they can be sexy and cool, but still appropriate for more conservative spaces? How do you take your style to the next level when dressing professionally?

Ah, Harem Pants!

Harem pants have made an appearance several times in the past few decades, notably the 1980’s and 2010’s.  The harem pant: a mix between a skirt and a fitted pant, originated in India. What is a harem? A harem is a section of a Muslim place of residence in which the women reside. A harem can include mothers, sisters, wives, concubines, daughters, entertainers, and servants. Harem pants made a big splash in the U.S. when they were donned by entertainer MC Hammer. Hammer made this style of pant so popular that the pants earned the nickname “Hammer pants”.

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Why do we love harem pants? One, obvious reason is that they are really really comfortable.  Much of women clothing can be constricting, but harem pants compliment and possibly add to your shape, while remaining roomy and loose. Also, because they are tapered at the ankle it is easy to adjust the length of the pants. Another awesome thing about harem pants are that can be made with materials that are very lightweight and durable, while providing full coverage. Harem pants are intriguing and fashion forward partly because they come from cultures outside of the U.S., and partly because they are really cute. They also look great with heels!

The harem pants that I chose to wear are black with a red floral print and green leaf accents. One of the unique aspects about the pants that I am wearing is that they are high-waisted, a fashion trend that has become pretty popular over the last year. I was visiting UCLA Law School so I paired the pants with a black camisole, a red blazer, and dark red ballet flats.

Harem pants have many nicknames: Aladdin pants, drop-crotch pants, balloon pants, pantaloons, etc.

What do you think of harem pants?

 Do you like them? What do you like about them? If you do like them do you own a pair, and what pieces do you think compliment harem pants?

Let everyone know what you think-leave a comment!