Jalisa’s Fashion Files

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TANK: Marshalls (similar style here) |  SKIRT: c/o Les Lunes (here)  |  SUNGLASSES: Christian Dior from Saks off 5th Avenue (similar style here)  |  NECKLACE: Larimar Necklace from the Dominican Republic (similar style on sale here) |  BRACELET: Alexis Bittar from TjMaxx (similar style on sale here) |  PURSE: Michael Kors (similar style on sale here)

Good morning loves,

Have you ever been on a crunch for time and didn't know what to wear? In those situations I often find that a maxi dress or skirt is my life saver, like today. I honestly didn't know what to wear and I was getting really frustrated gazing into my closet jam packed full of clothes and nothing to wear, lol! So, I decided to go with this monochromatic look. Both pieces are super comfortable on their own and when combined, ah, I felt like I was wearing pajamas! Monochrome is a great option for any body shape, just be sure to wear a color that you absolutely love and that looks amazing on you! It helps elongate and visually slim the body, but you all know how much I love my color, so this all grey had to feature some sort of pop and I opted for my favorite summer neon green bag. I swear, I've been wearing this bag way too much! I always make sure to remind my husband how often I wear my splurges, so that he considers that the next time I try to convince him another addition to my bag collection is necessary, lol.

Anyway, I thank you all for stopping by my blog and I hope you come back tomorrow for another post!

XO,

Jalisa

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TANK: Polo Ralph Lauren from Marshalls (similar style on sale here)  | PANTS: Flying Tomato from Marshalls (similar style here) |  STONE BRACELET: Little Switzerland (similar style on sale here)  |  TWO STONE BRACELET: c/o Chloe + Isabel (here) |  PURSE: Michael Kors (similar style on sale here)  |  SHOES: Mossimo from Target (similar style on sale here)

Happy Wednesday!

Today's post is going up a tad later than usual, I had a very hectic past two days and I'm so glad that today is starting to come to a close! It was such a beautiful day, I wanted to wear something extra summery and bold because the weather was beyond perfect. You've seen me wear these pants a few times, proving that printed pieces can be worn in more ways than you may think. I myself used to shy away from printed pieces because I would think, "how often will I be able to wear this?" Now of course you can't get away with wearing a printed piece within a week's time as you would with your favorite skinny jeans or shorts, but you can still get quite some use out of them. The last two times I styled these pants I wore a sold colored top, this time around I decided to do some pattern mixing. It was very simple, I started with a basic print, stripes that had the same colors found within these awesome pants and voila, the look came together perfectly! 

I hope this post inspired you and don't forget to stop by again tomorrow for another post :)

XO, 

Jalisa

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Hey Girlies, 

For today's post, I wanted to share some boots I'm absolutely loving for this fall and winter season. Even though we're mid-way through summer, I am starting to get a little itch for fall fashion because it's honestly my favorite season for styling. I love the layering and colors and all that comes with it. While I'm not rushing these fabulous summer days, I'm gearing us up for the months ahead so we can be ahead of the fashion game ;) What do you think of my selection? Is there any in particular that you're loving too? Share your favs with us in the comments!

XO, 

Jalisa

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TANK: Cynthia Rowley from Marshalls (similar style on sale here) | SKIRT: c/o FD Avenue (similar style on sale here) | BELT: Steve Madden from Marshalls (similar style here) | NECKLACE: Charming Charlie (similar style here) | TURQUIOSE BRACELET: Lucky Brand (similar style on sale here) | STONE BRACELET: c/o Chloe + Isabel (here) | SUNGLASSES: Salvatore Ferragamo (here & similar style on sale here) | PURSE: Michael Kors (similar style here)

Hey Ladies,

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! I LOVE being around nature, the beach, the park, the forest, it just ignites a whole realm of creativity and inspiration for me. I think it's so important to find time to just connect with our surroundings and put the phone away sometimes. Oh boy, did I just say that?! Haha! I for one know how hard it is to put the phone down and resist the temptation of scrolling through my Instagram feed or post what I'm doing or thinking on Twitter, but I challenge myself to do so often. I feel in this fast paced life, it's so easy to get lost in the scheme of doing things that we can get out of touch with ourselves. So when you're feeling like you're in a rut or in a bad or negative mood, take a break from life's demands and go to a park or beach and just simply RELAX!

Now on to my outfit, I love the simplicity of this look. It's very neutral, but the statement pieces add beautiful pops of color, dimension, and interest to the whole look. What I love about this maxi skirt is that it works with my curves, since it has narrow pleats, which prevent my already curvaceous hips from appearing that much wider. If you're bottom heavy like me, you know how frustrating it can be to find skirts that won't do that! Plus, it helps to elongate the body. There's been many stylists who have suggested that petite women refrain from maxi's because they can make them appear shorter. In this case, I have to disagree. The pleats and placing the skirt higher on the waist will help to elongate the legs, essentially making one appear longer and leaner ;)

Thanks so much for stopping by and I look forward to chatting with you again in tomorrow's post!

XO, 

Jalisa

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TANK: From Marshalls (similar style here) | SKIRT: c/o LuLu*s (similar style here) | PURSE: Michael Kors (color sold out, but similar color here) | SHOES: Missguided (similar style here)

Happy Friday loves,

Today's look is perfect for a night out, it's edgy, yet feminine at the same time. As you know, I love combining different styles to create an awesome dynamic, super fun! I initially wanted to wear this top with a pair of white pants, but it's just way too hot for that, so I decided to pair it with a white (faux) leather skirt instead. I guess I've been really diggin' leather skirts this summer, haha! What helps to enhance the edgy vibe of the look is not only that the shirt has a black base, but that I didn't tuck it in, leaving just the peplum folds of the skirt peaking through. This is a great way to help camouflage a larger midsection and hips, since the top simply glides over both, making it flattering for every shape. The peplum detail will help to create some bottom width and the illusion of curves to the apple, inverted triangle, & rectangular shaped ladies. This will also help elongate the torso, a great strategy if you want to balance out your longer legs with your shorter torso ;)

I wanted to quickly mention how thankful I am for all of you who take the time to read and visit my blog, leaving supportive and inspiring comments. I'm truly grateful and just know that you're all like precious stones and jewels. Even though there are many, each is different and unique in it's cut, color, and design; no two are the same, as with all of you. You are all so beautiful and unique and have so much to offer, so always remember that; there is no one like YOU! 

As always, thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you have an awesome weekend! 

XO, 

Jalisa

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