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Time Traveler // Outfit #3 in my vacation look book. I guess I was feeling a little old school with my mint green windbreak that resembles something that came straight out of Miami Vice. But it is one of my favorite jackets for transitional weather, because it is lightweight and super comfortable. Styled with a simple graphic tee and denim shorts, this is an accessible look that anyone can wear.

American Apparel // Mint Windbreaker

Forever 21 // British Flag Tee

ASOS // Denim Shorts

Urban Outfitters // Canvas Shoes

ASOS // Coin Necklace

Nordstrom // White Watch

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Forward Thinking // Outfit number two from my Vegas Vacation, when packing for future events and the unknown it is always good to pack options. My favorite thing to pack are layering pieces because you never know what type of day it is and how unexpected the weather will be. For this look I went for a transitional look because I was going to be doing a lot of shopping both outdoors and indoors and wanted to make sure that the outfit would work for any situation. Including going from day to night because I wasn’t sure how the evening was going to end or if I would have time to change. This type of look is great for that purpose because the jacket has a nice sheen to it which can go day to night and by adding elements like a hat and a statement necklace it can turn the look from casual to chic. Just remember when going from day to night chose pieces that have shine or texture because it will take away the plainness from cotton and denim and turn it into a sleek modern night out look

ASOS // Bomber Jacket

American Apparel // Oversized Top

ASOS // Acid Wash Shorts

Topman // Necklace

Forever 21 // Pork-Pie Hat

Urban Outfitters // Canvas Shoes

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Climate Change // this past weekend I took a little vacation to clear my head and do some massive shopping. But I had to be prepared for the huge climate change going from 40-degree weather and needing jackets and hoodies to the amazing 75 plus degree weather of Las Vegas where I would be spending the next five days. I chose to throw on a simple white tank with a grey pocket with some denim shorts because the weather looked beautiful. But there was a cold front coming in causing a breezy wind. So I paired it with a chambray shirt for when it got a bit to chilly. This is an easy outfit that anyone can wear if vacationing in a warmer location because of its easy simple nature. Though still looking fashion forward while on vacation (making you not look like a tourist). To add more fashionable elements you can add an amazing pair of shoes and some simple accessories. This was just the first of four outfits that I shot while on vacation, so keep an eye out for the others coming soon.

H & M // Chambray Shirt

American Apparel // Big Pocket Tank

ASOS // Denim Shorts

ASOS // Coin Necklace

Forever 21 // Bar Ring

Zuriick // Grey Shoes

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Urban Camouflage // Bringing the woods to the streets, wilderness prints are all the rage taking something designed for hiding and bringing it to the forefront of the fashion world. I decided early on that camo was just not something the world needed to be wearing and I still believe that, but there are different ways to interpret that trend into everyday wear. So when I saw this green water color print that referenced camo I said to myself “now this I can do” because it subtlety hints at that print but brings a whole new modern spin on it. So I decided to buy it in a short and shirt since I didn’t know how I was going to wear it on a daily basis. Though for this look I paired them together to resemble a one-piece jumpsuit. To help break up the massive sea of print, I added a white blazer, and accessories that help complete the look by adding depth. 

H & M // White Blazer from the Conscious Collection

H & M // Printed Shirt

H & M // Printed Shorts

ASOS // White Belt

Nordstrom // White Bow-tie

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"A"mazing // After looking and talking about some of my favorite trends from the spring/summer 2014 runway shows, I was getting really inspired. So I looked in my closet for some of my favorite piece and saw this A sweater that I recently bought and thought to myself "I haven’t worn this yet" but why not there are so many great ways to wear this. Resulting in this look I love how it turned out. It has a bit of a dressy look but really casual and laid back, though you can change it to be either or. If you want it to be really dressy throw on some great tailored pants and tuck the shirt in, while adding a belt. Or you can completely go even more casual adding some trainers and add like a baseball cap with just the sweater. Either way you chose to style it’s a definitely an "A"mazing look.

H&M // Sweater

H&M // Short Shorts

Express // Collared Shirt

Forever 21 // Hat

Fossil // Watch

Nordstroms // Bow-Tie

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White Washed // Summer can be spontaneous when it comes to the weather, and when we are in above 100 degree weather it’s the perfect excuse to wear a monochromatic outfit in white. The reason being is that it keeps you extremely cool in unwelcoming weather. I decided to go for a casual look today because I didn’t have to go anywhere I was just hanging out with some friends, but you could do this look more professional with a pair of white shorts, a white linen button down top and some white oxfords. Think Hampton’s beach party and if your not going out do what I did and style yourself in an oversized t-shirt and denim shorts being comfortable and fashionable.

 American Apparel // Oversized Tee

ASOS // Acid Washed Shorts

Converse // Chuck Taylor All Stars

ASOS // Clock Necklace

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Any time there is an excuse to wear a bowtie, everyone should jump to throw it on. A bowtie is a simple accessory that creates a simple statement that shows you aren’t afraid to take risks or be adventurous, and can take a simple casual look and dress it up a bit. For this look I pair one of my favorite polka dot shirts with a simple pair of jeans, which is perfect for a family gathering or an interview. If you were going to wear this to an interview I recommend keeping your accessories to a minimum you don’t want to over flash your skills.

For men’s accessories I know its normal for you to match your belt to your shoes, but why conform and do what’s expected. You don’t always have to match (even though I am a big proponent for matchy matchy) I think that you can break away from these rules if you are doing it in a subtle way. Like I am doing here, the white belt matches the bowtie and keeps the look clean, and the shoes are matching the other accessories so its not distracting and breaking the look up. It’s all about keeping the look pulled together so, take risks with your accessory choices but make sure they are cohesive with the rest of what your wearing.

 H & M // Polka Dot Shirt

Levi // 510 Skinny Jeans

21 Men // Weekend Duffle

Fossil // Gunmetal Watch

ASOS // Skinny Belt

Nordstrom // White Bow Tie

Forever 21 // Pork Pie Hat

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Casual Friday // I love white for summer so, I threw on these white shorts and paired it with some darker colors to really give this look some high contrast. A tip with white outfits if you pair them with darker colors it makes them look whiter and more vibrant! 

H&M // Speckled Shirt

H&M // White Chino Shorts

21 Men // Grey Windbreaker

Topman // Grey Chukka’s

ASOS // Accessories