Jalisa’s Fashion Files

TANK: Marshalls // VEST: Two by Vince Camuto (Marshalls) // LEATHER "JEAN": Guess  // BOOTS: Botique 9 (Nine West) // WATCH: Michael Kors // NECKLACE: Express // ONYX BRACELET: Satya Jewelry // RING: TjMaxx 

Hey everyone!

I hope you're all having a wonderful day so far, if not, I hope you do after reading today's post! Today's look is a biker-rocker-edgy-yet chic look. We've got quite a lot going on here! Ever since I purchased this vest, which I've been eyeing for about a year now (don't ask why I didn't buy it a year ago, I don't know the answer myself!) and when I finally decided to snag it, one of the looks that came to my mind while trying it on was this one. At that time, however, I didn't have the perfect fitting leather jean/pant. The ones I've had were either too small or stretched out tremendously after the first few wears. The one that I have that's more of a pant style from H&M, I adore, but I was looking for something that resembled a pair of jeans and I finally found it while browsing through a Guess Factory store. The price was right and so was the fit, so it was definitely worth the wait! 

Have you ever been on a motorcycle before? I have and the thrill is quite awesome! Here in the states, bikers tend to have a tough look about them, which includes the female  entourage. For years, I've admired their accomplished ring stacking and necklace layering, which I know are worn without much thought, but I guess that fits the mood and makes it that much more appealing. I pulled some inspiration of watching these female bikers walk around the city streets, making their stops into the local pubs and billiard halls. Yes, the stereotype which is portrayed in every action packed movie with bikers is true, at least here in NY, especially upstate! The unanimous style of a biker chick encompasses silver, spikes, studs, and leather all of which I've included in this look. However, I feel that mine has a bit of a more feminine twist, since my hair is worn with loose curls and I'm not wearing biker boots. What I've always loved about these boots was that they're cowboy boots, but they have more of an edgy, biker look to them, which I don't tend to see much of. 

When it comes to your body shape, all four figures could sport this look without any changes. Of course, you can tweak what you'd like to encompass your personal style or taste, but if not, this entire look is guaranteed to look great on you. I do want to mention that the vest length can certainly change this. What makes this look work for all shapes is that it's not cropped and falls right at the hip bone. If you're an apple or inverted triangle, depending on your comfort level, you may want to avoid a cropped style that will hit between the bust and midsection, it'll create the illusion of a much larger bust and stomach. 

I hope you all enjoyed the post and decide to recreate it. If you do, feel free to tag me @jalisasfiles :)

Don't forget to stay beautiful, confident, and true to your beautiful selves!

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BLAZER: Missguided // TANK: Express // NECKLACE: Charming Charlie // PANTS: Missguided // SHOES: Gucci (DSW) // SUNGLASSES: Christian Dior (HERE)

Happy Tuesday everyone! 

I hope you're all having a wonderful day so far. Today's look is a typical spring mixture of pastels. I love lavender and a soft shade of pink combination. I feel it's the epitome of spring and is quite feminine, so if your style is more feminine and flirty, this look would be perfect for you! Now, these pants are quite interesting in that they have some pleating in the center part and I've noticed by comparing the way it looks on me and on the model on the website, if you're legs are thinner, the pleats don't appear too defined, as they do if you have fuller legs like myself. If you're an apple or rectangular shape, I think this would look great on you! If you're a pear or hourglass, like myself, I honestly think it'll come down to your comfort level and how you style them. I decided to add a more voluminous top that featured some ruffles, which you've heard me mention many times in videos and blog posts that they can help add some dimension to your bust area, thus balancing out the hips, especially when wearing skinny pant legs. I personally love them! If you're not too crazy about them, there are other options, like the pants I included in the scroll bar above, in recreating the look. 

I hope you all felt inspired by this post and decide to recreate it on yourselves! As always, don't forget to stay beautiful, confident, and true to your beautiful self!

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BLAZER: Charlotte Russe // SHIRT: Max Studio (Marshalls) // PANTS: H&M // NECKLACE: Charming Charlie // SUNNIES: Ferragamo // SHOES: Nine West

Happy Sunday!

I hope you all enjoyed your weekend! Today was really warm, reaching around 70! Woohoo! It prompted me to create a trendy mix of patterns and colors in this weekend's look. I personally love the way pink, especially hot pink, and olive look together. I originally was going to wear a solid gray tee, but I felt more could be added to the look. Had it been a pair of camo jeans, I would've probably kept my original plan, so if you don't have a solid olive jean or pant, you can substitute it by wearing a camo jean combined with either a solid grey tee or even a striped one, as I'm wearing. If you do opt for the latter, I wouldn't suggest wearing printed shoes because it'll look too busy, wear a solid pump instead (nude, black, or pink). Since I decided to go for the striped tee, I felt the rainbow leopard shoes would look great and I'm glad with the way it tied the whole look together.

This is a pairing that would look great on all body shapes. However, if you are an inverted triangle, rectangular, or apple shape, I would suggest either going for a vertical striped shirt or the solid grey as I mentioned. 

I hope you found some inspiration from today's look! Thanks so much for stopping by and don't forget to stay beautiful, confident, and true to your beautiful self! 

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JACKET: Aria USA // TANK: Cynthia Rowley // JEANS: GUESS // BOOTS: Michael Kors // SUNGLASSES: Ferragamo // PURSE: Michael Kors (Marshalls)

Happy Fri-Yay everyone!

I hope you're all having a great day so far, the official start to the weekend is just hours away, so hang on, we're almost there! This look is a perfect spring weekend look because it's casual, yet stylish at the same time. I personally love shearling jackets, as I feel they give off a "cool girl" vibe. I felt the riding boots matched well with the jacket because of the color and style. If you don't have any riding boots, no worries, a pair of combat or regular boots in the same color scheme would work fine. 

This exact pairing would look great on all body shapes because the jacket is tapered, which means that it makes the waistline and midsection appear smaller; a detail that looks great on all body shapes and sizes :)

Thanks so much for reading and please don't forget to stay beautiful, confident, and true to your beautiful self!

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DRESS: New York & Company // EARRINGS: Charming Charlie // PURSE: Michael Kors (TjMaxx) // SHOES: Ralph Lauren (Marshalls)

Hello beauties, 

I hope you're all having a great start to your Wednesday! This look is what I wore on Easter Sunday. I felt it was perfect because it just screams spring and as soon as I took it out of my spring/summer storage, I immediately thought of the orchid purse and shoes I've been wearing a ton these past few weeks. When I first got the purse, I really had no idea how often I would be wearing it. I mean, I knew I would get good use out of it, since that's the determining factor for all my purchases, but I didn't expect to wear it this much, lol! 

You've heard me mention how much I love shift dresses, as they provide more options in wearing and styling them, since they don't have a shape of their own. In this case, and the majority of the times I wear this dress, I don't belt or cinch the waist because I don't want to take away from the beautiful design in the center, but it could certainly be done. It's also one of those styles that flatter every body shape, which I truly appreciate. Below are some similar styles of this dress that I would suggest for your shape! I am wearing the option for the either the pear or hourglass. The hourglass could also wear any of the other two dresses I included in the sets below.

I know what you apple shapes may be thinking, "Jalisa, you do realize that this has a huge print down the center of the stomach?" My answer is yes, you're right down the center. What makes this dress flattering for you is that the print is vertical not horizontal, which would otherwise add visual width to your body, making you appear larger. The fact the print extends downwards and then becomes horizontal towards the hips, will help slim and lengthen your upper body, while providing visual width or hips ;) 

What makes this dress perfect for you rectangular shapes is that it has two very different sections that contrast, distinguishing the upper and lower portions of your body, which is key. This would also be a great option if you have a short torso, since the pattern part on the top extends longer than the sold pink on the bottom ;)

I hope you enjoyed today's post! Don't forget to stay beautiful, confident, and true to your beautiful self!

With lots of love, 

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