Jalisa’s Fashion Files

HAT: Marshalls// PONCHO: Marshalls// LEGGINGS: Express// BOOTS: COACH// PURSE: Tory Burch

Hello Loves,

I hope you all had a wonderful weekend! Christmas is only two days away, have you done all of your gift shopping? It's been crazy in every store I've walked into for this entire month, but especially now and I'm certain you've noticed it, too. Here's a look I wore for some quick last minute shopping. I know it seems a bit glam, but this look was very comfy and the wool hat kept my head warm! The oversized poncho felt more like a blanky that I was able to carry around, only no one knew it was my secret blanky! These boots are also extremely comfy; they're a recent purchase of mine. I actually spotted them about a week ago in TjMaxx, but they didn't have my size and I of course loved the color and style, so I hunted them down. Plus it's COACH and every shoe that COACH makes seems to be of great quality because I've never had a bad experience with them and these sure did hold up to their fabulous reputation. Let's just say that I've worn them for three straight days, walking around countless NYC blocks, and if you're a New Yorker of have visited NY, you know how long those blocks are! They are extremely comfy and if you are on the look out for some really cute mid-calf boots, I would certainly suggest you try them out. I do want to suggest if you decide to purchase them, that you order a 1/2 size up than what you typically wear, because they run a little small; they don't have zippers, you just slip them on,so for some it can be a bit tricky and they run narrow. 

As for this look, I think all can wear it and look fab, regardless of shape. However, if you're petite, you may want to consider wearing ankle boots or ones that are similar to these in the same color as the legging. The reason is that it will help further elongate your legs, especially since large ponchos like these can visually overwhelm your frame, so either ditch the large poncho and opt for a smaller one or select boots that blend with your bottoms.

I hope you all enjoyed this post and felt inspired to recreate it on yourselves. Thanks so much for stopping by! 

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Hey Girlies!

This week's video is on one of my favorite summer pieces, the jumpsuit or romper. I'm sure many of you love wearing them during the summer as well and hate saying good-bye to them come winter, but good news, you don't have to say good-bye! Watch the video to learn some really simple pieces you can add to your one piece(s) to provide warmth and to extend the wear of one of your wardrobe favorites! Plus, there's a special coupon code provided by Fevrie for 40% only for my viewers! Enter code jalisasfiles at checkout until 01/31/15 to receive your savings. Subscribe to my channel, if you haven't already, since next week I'll be discussing a giveaway I'll be hosting with Fevrie as well!

LOOK # 1

TURTLE NECK: Marshalls// JUMPSUIT: c/o Fevrie (here)// NECKLACE: c/o Athra Luxe// EARRINGS: Charming Charlie// RING: c/o Kendra Scott// BRACELET: Little Switzerland// WAIST BELT: Steve Madden (Marshalls)// SHOES: Nine West

LOOK # 2

LEATHER JACKET: Michael Kors (Marshalls)// JUMPSUIT: Joyce Leslie// NECKLACE: Express// RING: c/o Kendra Scott// WATCH: Michael Kors// SHOES: Nine West

LOOK # 3

ROMPER: Marshalls// SCARF: c/o Joie// LEGGINGS: Marshalls// BOOTIES: Nine West

Thanks so much for watching and stopping by!

XO,

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FAUX FUR VEST: TjMaxx// SWEATER: c/o RD Style// FAUX LEATHER LEGGINGS: Zara// SHOES: BCBGeneration (Marshalls)// NECKLACE: c/o Athra Luxe// BRACELET: Little Switzerland (Aruba)// PURSE: Gucci Soho Hobo (similar style HERE)

Hello Loves,

Today's look was pretty much a classic combination of neutrals with a mixture of textures, which I love to embrace during this time of year, with a touch of color. It was unseasonably mild today, somewhere around 50°degrees! Since it was a little warmer than usual, I ditched the heavy jacket and opted for a jumper with a fur (faux) vest over and it kept me warm enough throughout the day. Plus, these leggings are extremely warm. I scored these on clearance at Zara back in the summer and I remember trying them on in the fitting room, sweating bullets because they're lined with a faux suede. 

As you all can probably tell by now, I love combining leather and fur together. I feel they're a classic combination of textures and both keep you warm on their own and even more when combined. Since I was working with so many different shades of browns, I didn't want the look to appear bland and boring, so to spice things up a bit, I added a pop of color with a red purse. I have thoughts on recording a video discussing the different shapes and silhouettes of purses that I'd personally suggest for you all based on your body shape and height. Yes, believe it or not, there are certain styles that tend to flatter us more than others and you probably realized this when trying on purses and felt that some looked better on you than others; let me know if you're interested :)

Anyway, since this look features all neutrals, the color scheme would work for all of us, regardless of our skin-tones. However, placement of those colors may be something you want to keep in mind, since like any group of colors, darker shades slim and lighter shades highlight, think of it as a lot like highlighting and contouring when applying makeup. Below is a visual example of how I would suggest you style a look similar to the one I'm wearing, based on your body shape and height.

I would suggest the pairing I created above for all my apple shapes because the fur vest is in a darker shade of brown. One thing to keep in mind is that fur vests not only add texture to your look, they also add dimension and since my apple shaped beauties tend to already have voluptuous (you're gifted, love) upper bodies, to prevent from appearing too top heavy with the addition of the vest, is to select a color that is in a darker shade to deflect light, which reduces the creaion of visual weight, especially since I selected a sweater that's a lighter shade of brown, which will counteract the affect of the lighter shade. I also selected a lighter shade, more of a golden one, for the bottoms instead of the chocolate brown I wore, since it'll make your already lean and slender legs appear even more slender, which isn't necessary. In this case, I wouldn't suggest these golden leggings to all my cool tones and dirty blondes. The reason is that it can make your hair appear brassy or greenish, instead opt for just a lighter shade of brown. 

As for my petites, the reason I would suggest this look for you, regardless of your body shape, is because the brown vest and golden leggings will make you appear taller, if that's the look you want to achieve. Not to say that all petites want to appear taller, this is only a suggestion if you do like to consider this when creating looks. The reason this combo would create that effect is because it's essentially a monochrome pairing, since they both share the same hues and undertones. Plus, with the addition of nude shoes, your legs will appear even longer. Remember that in my video on selecting the best nude shoes for your skin-tone, I mentioned that not all nudes are created equal! Always select a shade that best compliments your individual skin color and tone.

I hope you all found this post helpful! Check back tomorrow for a video that will provide some simple tips on how to wear jumpsuits and rompers during these colder winter months...well, at least I think it'll begin to get colder again around here!

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VEST (FAUX FUR): TjMaxx//  LEATHER JACKET: Michael Kors (Marshall's)// TURTLE NECK: Marshalls// JEANS: New York & Company// BOOTS: Adrienne Vittadini (TjMaxx)// PURSE: Michael Kors (TjMaxx)// NECKLACE: Express

Happy Monday, everyone!

I hope you all are having an amazing start to the week so far. Let's start getting happy about Mondays; and every day for that matter because every day we have a chance to live and express ourselves freely in our clothing and in the outfits we put together. Today, I felt like wearing something a bit edgy and rocker chic, which is why I created this pairing. I also wanted to mix fabrics and textures because that is what fall and winter is all about, since layering helps warm us up more, especially on days when it's not necessary to wear a huge coat, but it's still a nippy! 

In my video on styling a fur vest (which you can watch here), I created a look similar to this, layering a fur vest over this leather jacket. The contrast in texture and color really helped to enhance the look I was going for. The vest helps to add some dimension, which is again great to amplify your fall or early winter look. I added the magenta colored purse to help bring out the subtle feminine vibe I wanted to create and establish ,and I loved how the cranberry vest and magenta looked together as well! 

When it comes to the different body shapes, I believe that this look would be great for all. The one thing I would suggest you pay attention and perhaps alter according to your height, are the boots. If you're petite, ankle boots look best, since they expose more of the leg. However, that doesn't mean you have to write off knee or thigh high boots. When wearing boots such as those, I would only suggest doing so if the boots are the same or within the same color scheme as your bottoms. For instance, if you wanted to recreate this look wearing black jeans or leggings, you could certainly get away with wearing taller boots, in fact, they would actually make you appear taller and leaner, since no one would be able to tell where the boots start and finish. 

Another thing to consider is if you have fuller calves. I wouldn't necessarily suggest wearing boots that stop around where the fullest part of your calves are because they'll only make them appear fuller, especially if you're petite and have full calves, they can make you appear short and stout. In a situtation like that, I would suggest boots that don't go any higher than your ankles. Again, these are only suggestions, at the end of the day, I want you to wear what you feel most comfortable and confident in :)

Thanks so much for stopping by and I hope you felt inspired!

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Hello Loves,

I hope you're all having an amazing day so far! As promised, today's post is a video on some more holiday/Christmas outfit ideas. I came up with four very different looks, for different events or holiday occasion(s). I trust that you'll find it inspirational and that you'd enjoy the snow in the background! Eddie and I were so excited about filming in the snow and we loved the way it turned out for the video, we hope you do, too! Click the comment button to see more pics of each outfit, as well as details!

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