New Trend Alert! Collar Necklaces

So there are several new fashion trends making their debut everyday. Some I do not like and some are growing on me. A new fashion trend that I do like is collar shaped necklaces. What is so cool about this new accessory is that it can take your outfit in several different directions. It can make your outfit edgy, it can make your outfit classy, it can make your outfit a combination of both. I also love that people of all ages can embrace this accessory.

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This new trend gets two thumbs up!

What new fashion trends do you like?

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Stepping Out: Classic Color Combos

So I decided to dress up for a tap performance by the great Savion Glover. I went with this classy silhouette that is made a little sexy with the choker collar. I love black and white together, I think that it is a classic combination. When wearing black and white outfits I like to add a little pop of color. A black and white outfit with red as the pop of color is one of my favorite combinations. That is why I went with the red pumps and matching red lip. One of the things that I love about this outfit is the interesting print on the dress. The dress is very classy but the print takes it to the level of bold and daring.

My other accessories included a pearl earring set and black stockings with a houndstooth pattern.

What do you think are classic color combos?

A New Way to Wear Gold

When I wear colored pants I like that color to be reflected in the rest of my outfit. Colored pants are fun because they go well with prints and uniquely styled items. I chose to wear a black military/ marching band uniform style vest with gold trim and buttons. This vest was a particularly good fit with the pants because the two golds are different hues and textures. Being too "matchy" takes away from the creativity of the outfit. Matching perfectly makes outfits more utilitarian and less expressive.

Accessories: I chose to go with a simple pearl earring set. When your outfit is flashy a minimalistic approach should be taken when it comes to accessories. Contrary to popular belief, you can have too much gold. Over accessorizing leaves your outfit looking clunky and immature.

How do you like to wear gold?

Introduction

Hello everyone,

This is an introduction to my fashion blog. I decided to create a fashion blog because 1) fashion is how I express my individuality (cliche but true) and 2) because people are always complementing me on my fashion sense. Through this blog I will share my various opinions on all things fashion (i.e. clothes, make-up, shoes, hair, accessories, etc.) through text, picture, and video.

Why do I find my style to be unconventional?

Everything that is cool or new or crazy eventually becomes commercial. My style is not commercialized. I don't look to magazines or television to define my style; I also don't buy outfits. I buy pieces that I mix and match, whether it be prints colors or cuts. I like what I like and that is all that matters. I also don't adhere to social guidelines in terms of attire. There is no such thing as being overdressed and I don't own a pair of sweat-pants. I am not high maintenance, I just refuse to wear articles of clothing that don't look good on me, whether it is the new trend or not.

What does unconventional mean in terms of fashion?

Some people might think crazy or wild, but to me it means that I am never in season. I naturally gravitate towards pieces that others don't see as workable. I just love clothes and having a complete look. Most of the time I shop from clearance racks and thrift stores. I OWN hand-me-downs. I work with what I got and I always work it with confidence. Confidence is the best fashion accessory anyone can possess. I am heelless boots a year and a half before anyone even thought they would be popular. I like the idea of truly being unconventional when unconventionally conventional is in.

What does unconventional style mean to you?