Thanks Guys, Literally.

           

One of my all-time favorite looks thus far: Borrowed from the boys style featuring a plaid like vintage blazer & the ultimate boyfriend denim. What I love most about this look however is that it doesn't lose any of the fashion-forward vibes we all hope to achieve. The key I think was keeping the larger portions of the ensemble (i.e t-shirt, denim & blazer) the same; in this case it was definitely casual, loose and cool. The fun part comes when you're able to dress up this menswear inspired look with glam accessories. My choices varied from gold, gilded, jeweled and feminine. I will be continuing to share looks like this from my Style Guru Internship with +CollegeFashionista and break them down a bit more for everyone on here!

Lauren Conrad Rhinestone-Blue & Gold Earrings.

------- -      ----➡️  ➡️This outfit was inspired by: http://www.style.com/fashion-shows/resort-2016/marissa-webb 

 

Tory Burch Sunglasses, combination of: vintage, classic rings & modern, gold cut-out rings; various Alex & Ani bracelets.

AEO Distressed Boyfriend Denim.

Steve Madden Jeweled Stiletto.

Find out what the rest of the article contained & how to re-create it yourself:

---> CFasionista Style Guru Intern: Lauren Countryman - Genesee Community College

Aztec - jeweled pendant & studded - bow detail crossbody bag.

Some of this & a little of that...

TODAY'S OUTFIT OF THE DAY:

1. Vintage, Green Striped Blazer (from my favorite vintage shop near the Finger Lakes!)
2. Nautical Tank (Brand:Sinful)
3. White-boyfriend-distressed-denim (Brand: American Eagle)
4. Laser Cut, lace-up, Stacked-Heel (Brand: Jeffrey Campbell - VonMaur, Eastview)
5. Accessories: Belt - Hermes, Bag - Marshall's find! (+silver cut-out ring), Silver Watch with Pink Face - Movado, Hand of Fatima Bracelet - Kay Jewelers, Betsey Johnson fancy frog earrings & Vintage metal-wrap ring.

This was a much anticipated outfit & post due to Upstate's never ending winter months, and because I was dying for a white and green striped top. It all began with this Kim K. #ootd:

…So as usual, anytime I need to find something that appears to be a men's shirt from the 90's (i.e. an olive green oversized tee) I immediately head to my Dad's walk-in to find what I'm looking for. However, the one time my dad lost or got rid of a clothing item in his life (the era is always irrelevant) it just so happens to be the striped shirt that was almost identical to Kim's. So my search continued until luckily one day while perusing the Vintage Racks, I found the perfect outfit-replacement blazer; even with todays heat-wave the layers were super light and comfortable, heels too!

• Please feel free to share your thoughts, opinions & suggestions - anywhere through my social media!
• Check out your own local Vintage Shops and see what old items you can turn into trendy styles - I promise you'll at least have a fun afternoon trying on garments!
• Rule of thumb, when in doubt visit your parents closet for new additions to your wardrobe (if they're "clothes hoarders" especially - my dad still has his members only jacket, god bless!)
• Finally, with all of this warm weather and my lazy habits that have luckily for me turned into the hottest runway trend - TRY going natural for a day, makeup, hair, skin, nails…see how it feels, give it a go and take care of your skin, moisturize year round & SPF 30+ (oil-free of course!)

PS: I'm so pleased to say that I will officially be a style guru for College Fashionista this summer as a #GCCstyle representative - so stay tuned for much, much more streetstyle, looks & everything fashion!