Jalisa’s Fashion Files

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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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Hey Babes, 

You all know how much I LOVE color and trying out different color combinations, so I thought it would be a good idea to do a post giving some ideas on some bold, vibrant colors you could combine for your summer looks. A question I often get asked when I encourage other women who generally shy away from bright colors, is how do I know which colors would look good together? Hopefully this post will give those of you asking the same question some ideas for combining pieces you have in your closet that you may have never thought to, giving you more use and options out of your items ;)

XO, 

Jalisa

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Tank: From Marshalls (similar style here) | Pants: From Marshalls (similar style on sale here) | Bracelet: Little Switzerland | Shoes: c/o AMI Clubwear (similar style on sale here) | Hamsa necklace: a gift from my mom (similar style here)

Hey Girlfriends,

I hope you all had an awesome weekend! To kick start this week with the right mood, I had to go for a bold color and print. I don't even think the camera truly picked up the vibrancy of this top, it's full on neon, baby! Just the way I like it, haha. I loved the idea of pairing such a bright colored tank with this intense print. When I remembered I had a pair of shoes that also had snakeskin and was a similar color as the top, I felt it would be the perfect match. Ya know, as much as I love snakeskin, I'm surprised to say that I don't have many pieces with the print. I do have a ton of leopard though, perhaps because it's such a timeless classic. What is your favorite print(s)? 

XO,

Jalisa

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Blouse: Ivanka Trump from TjMaxx (on sale here) | Necklace: Charming Charlie (similar style here) | Leggings: c/o Tamar Collection (similar style here) | Purse: Jessica Simpson (similar on sale here) | Shoes: Lulu*s (here) 

Hey Girlies,

I hope you all had a wonderful 4th of July! I spent it with my family in Brooklyn. We watched the legendary Macy's fireworks across the river in Williamsburg and spent much of yesterday at Coney Island. It was the first time in quite a few years that we decided not to spend it at Coney Island; we wanted to try something different. Plus, we were really disappointed with the show last year. If you're already thinking about coming to New York next year to watch the show, I suggest spending the day at Coney Island, so you can see the annual Nathan's hotdog eating contest and the evening in NYC or in Williamsburg to catch the Macy's show, the best in New York.

Anyway, for today's look, I wanted to wear these faux leather white leggings. I know you may be thinking, "leather leggings in summer, really?!" but these are ultra thin, so it works. Of course white goes with any color, but I loved how summery and refreshing it looked with this yellow blouse; it reminded me of lemonade for some reason, haha! Plus, since I'm fuller on the bottom portion of my body, the pop of color on top helps to balance that out, a tip I would suggest if you have a similar shape. Oh and how awesome are these heels?! I fell in love with the denim texture and paint splatter print, but as a heads-up, they're not all that comfy and run a 1/2 size small (I ordered a 1/2 size up). I plan on purchasing some insoles to help with the comfort because I HAVE TO wear these babies more often, such a statement!

Thanks so much for stopping by and I'll catch you tomorrow with a new post!

XO,

Jalisa

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