Jalisa’s Fashion Files

Hey, hey my loves!

Can you believe it's Wednesday already? Can you believe it's January 6th for that matter?! My gosh time is flying! Anyway, I came up with this very chic and edgy pairing, which would be perfect for work and an after dinner date night because the leather jacket helps to add a bit of a casual element. A great tip to remember, is on a day that you're expected to hang out with some friends, co-workers, or your man after work, wear a leather jacket instead of a blazer. It'll add some edginess (especially if it's a motto style jacket) to your overall look and is also nighttime appropriate. I personally love the way leather jackets look with dressier pieces because as mentioned, they help to add a touch of edginess; instantly adding some interest, texture and dimension to your overall pairing. 

I hope this gives you some ideas on creating your work look for tomorrow! Thanks so much for stopping by!

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Faux fur coat: Baby Phat (old) // Shirt: Marshalls // Skinny Jeans: Marshalls // Shoes: Nine West // Sunglasses: Salvatore Ferragamo 

It's snowing!!!! You know, I was just talking to my husband and mom the other day about how warm it was (it was 60 on Sunday!) and how we may not even have a winter...guess mother nature had a way of showing who's boss, while stuffing my mouth with snow, lol! I do get excited for the snowfall, but I must admit, once you have to drive and walk in it, it does become a bit annoying, ah...such pros and cons of living in NY, huh?!

These photos were obviously taken before the snow fell and I felt rather glamorous in this number; I mean fur (faux) has a way of making the ordinary girl like you and I, feel so luxurious, doesn't it? This one in particular is one of those flashy yet chic pieces I have, which has lasted me about 10 years! Can you believe it? 10 years ago faux fur bombers were all the rave and I loved it so much, I actually have it in black as well, that I kept it over the years and broke it out for the first time in what seems like forever! I was 17 when I was gifted this by my now husband, Eddie, and I feel that I just didn't know how to wear it back then and I'm thankful I kept it. On that note, fur pieces (I prefer faux), are one that can be kept for years and years. You never have to worry about them going out of style because they won't, they're classic, chic, and timeless. Three combinations that are essential to any true fashionista's wardrobe! 

If you're one who finds fur pieces a little too much or intimidating, there are sooo many options out there for you to grow in your comfort level with. You can simply start off with a fur vest, which I have a YouTube video on how to wear (WATCH HERE), which by the way is prompting me to do a video on how to wear fur coats. There are also so many colors to choose from, all of which exude different styles and vibes. I understand white can be a bit much, but it's perfect for all of you fashion lovers who love to make a lasting statement at fashion week or at an event. For everyday wear, try selecting more subtle colors, such as black and various shades of brown. 

I hope this post was of help! I now need to head out and drive in this mount of snow, not looking forward to it!

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Spiked head band (local boutique) SIMILAR STYLE (HERE) // Scarf: Marshalls (Tolani) SIMILAR STYLE (HERE) // Leather Jacket: Marshalls (Michael Kors) // Sweater: H&M // Jeans: New York & Company (HERE) // Boots: Nine West // Purse: TjMaxx (Errelleventidue) 

Happy Monday!

I'm glad to be back after enjoying the holiday season with my family; I hope you all enjoyed the moments with your loved ones as well! 

Today's look is very edgy, a look I love to experiment with. You, however, shouldn't feel intimidated by a look that features such edge and roughness, after all, the whole tough girl empowerment movement is on the rise (thank you Tris Prior from the movie Divergent, if you haven't seen it, it's a must! ). There are certain textures and pieces that can help add that edgy element to an otherwise casual, everyday look. One of which is a great fitting leather jacket of course! I say great fitting because there are so many different styles and sizes, which can certainly effect the vibe we want to achieve in this case. For example, a leather trench coat may not entirely give off the whole tough girl vibe, rather a more chic and sophisticated one. Another reason a great fitting jacket is a must is because if it doesn't fit us well, then we're not going to feel and look confident in it, which is apart of the whole edgy vibe. If you're not feeling it, then no one else will! My suggestion for all ladies, regardless of body shape, would be to opt for a leather jacket that falls no longer than your hip bones. 

The second essential would be some studs, spikes, and metals. When you think of all of these, I'm sure you somehow correlate them to rocker like vibes and that's what we're going for. The amount you decide to wear depends on your comfort level and how much you want to enhance the look. This is also the perfect time, I feel, to experiment with mixing metals if you're unsure as to how they'd look together on you. This will just tie in with the whole, "I don't care, I'm a tough girl" vibe, lol! 

Below are some leather jacket suggestions I came up with for the different body shapes. Each section features real leather, as well as faux. Take a look at what I've selected for your fabulous figure:

PEAR SHAPES

APPLE SHAPES

RECTANGULAR SHAPES

HOURGLASS SHAPES

Thanks so much for stopping by! I hope you found the post helpful and come back again real soon...stay stylish!

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