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MAVEN MILITARY

LOOK #1 CHIC MILITARY

One thing about having experience in the sales field is knowing staple pieces that never seems to leave fashion. In both and women apparel I have noticed that certain military inspired pieces is are must have. Whether its tailored cargo pants or the military patched blazer , some utilitarian garments seems to be spotted whatever fashion trend is going on. So i decided to share with you guys what are my top 3 must haves in military inspired clothing and accessories. All these clothing are my clothing and I am not or asked to be a spokes/sales lady for any of these brands I am show casing.

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MILITARY INSPIRED OLIVE CARGO MINI SKIRT

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By Union Bay

I owned this skirt since I was 17 years old. Ten years later I am still smitten by the pop out pockets and draw string waist that makes this military motif look come together. To soften this army look you can always add creams and neutral colors. Here I added one of my favorite vintage blazers by Victoria March, with a semi mesh off white shirt by Reba. Keep it simple with the accessories, I added my double leather off white strap bracelet and a gold tone and light olive beaded necklace. Lastly I added my new snake skin mini clutch (gift) with my sporty strappy off white sandals by Qupid. And some simple gold hoops from H&M.

I stand by this skirt and know it will look great even if your not hip to the current trends. Also remember that a white tank or T-shirt can make this look just as major. Experiment with what you already have and put your own twist to this look.

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LOOK #2 MILITARY AVIATOR'S

So most of my loyal blog babies know how addicted I am to glasses , frames, blockers. But just like clothing has its key pieces to have, glasses are no different.Once again having an experience hand in merchandising and sales I know one pair of frames that never goes out of fashion. The classic Aviator glasses is a military inspired accessory. For those of you who had no idea where this unique frame shape originated from....



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AVIATORS are classic frames that both men and women should have in there glasses collection. Not sure what frames fit your face? I haven't seen a face that the aviator frame didn't fit. Don't forget aviator glasses comes in many different sizes. If these shades look to big it's because I wanted them that way. These are Real men military aviator glasses I got not to long ago at my favorite vintage spot in Queens New York.
For my outfit I added my khaki mini shoulder sack from H&M, my cropped white tough chic blazer by Necessary Objects. military/nautical inspired stripped top by F*A*N*G (over ten years old). And my second pair of G-unit women's jeans...and yes I made these skinny fit too :-)

khaki suede sling back heels by house of derion..

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LOOK 3 MILITARY DENIM

Yes I love denim no matter the season or trend....

----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------My addiction to denim was unmatched to my addiction to the Brand ECKO RED by marc ecko many years back. Although my groupie love has subsided I am left with my many pieces from Ecko red to work with. One of my fav outfits I purchased in 2006 was this military inspired denim two piece. What I love about this outfit is that both pieces are easily matched with other garments in my closet. And although this outfit is 4 years old it seems to still work with my tough girlie girl style. Which shows if you take care of your cloths you won't regret your spending or giving it away in the long run. Denim is classic and will never leave no matter what trend has taken place. Find a tailored denim jacket or blazer that fits your style. Keep the blazer or jackets details simple. The badges on my jacket are removable so if I grow tired of those nick knacks I can always take them off. I was lucky to find a matching long Capri pants that goes with my military jacket. Now a days you can find alternate brands that make the same washed denim look as other brands. If your not into wearing denim from head to toe you can always wear your jacket with a fabric skirt, pants, legging! Remember these looks are what I would wear. You can always put your own twist to anything you see up here.

This outfit I added my low slung olive fold over sack from H&M, fitted stripped top by h&m. Strap suede heels by forever21. Pink watch by eckored...

Master your military look by knowing what key pieces you can add or just keep in your wardrobe. Also take great care of your key pieces and they will stand the test of time just as my cloths have.And don't be afraid to add a pop of color to your clothing whether its through your accessories, makeup, or nail polish.trust me it'll make this look less serious and Lil more sultry.

I hope you guys enjoy these images as much as I enjoyed making them for you... I missed you guys soooo much!! I will be back before you know it...Till then have a great weekend Blog Bunnies!

MUAH****

MCQUEEN 2010

MCQUEEN IS A BEAST WHEN IT COMES TO HIS STRATEGIC INFAMOUS DESIGNS. I HIT UP ONE OF MY FAVORITE SITES MEN.STYLE.COM ( FOR GQ) AND DECIDED TO GET MY ROUND OF MOUTH WATERING IMAGES THAT MCQUEEN CREATED.
This here are the few designs I feel in love with , but please check out this entire 2010 collection. You will be far from disappointed. And if your a true fan of his work you will recognise some of these pieces in a certain women's collection he made prior. And for him to switch it up and make it intertwine for his men's collection is super dope.

enjoy the images

courtesy of men.style.com

BRB BLOG HEADS

SO I KNO I KNO I STAY MISSING IN ACTION

BUT PLEASE BELIEVE I WILL BE BACK VERY SOON! MY LIFE IS CONTINUOUSLY HITTING ME WITH THESE UNEXPECTED CURVE BALLS.

NOT THAT I HAVE A PROBLEM WITH BALLS...LOL!

I JUST GOTTA LEARN HOW TO JUGGLE THEM LOL!!!

NEW POST SOON ON MY NEWEST CREATION AND MY WHERE ABOUTS. BIG SHOUT OUT TO THE LOVELY FELLOW BLOGGERS THAT'S BEEN SHOWING ME UNCONDITIONAL LOVE. YOU KNOW WHO YOU ARE!

ENJOY YOUR WEEKEND BLOG BABIES

MUAH****

I'M SO SQUARE....

SICK

Although this show is 2 years old the duo called Dsquared always seem to have such a stylish New York approach to there ready to wear collections.And when I say New York I mean Manhattan, the city of lights. You can go Uptown or down to my fave spots in Soho to the flamboyant side of the village and see alot of people dressed just like these stone faced models. This effortless , random , well put together, layered, street chic collection should be in my closet! What disappoints me about this brand in general is their OUTRAGEOUS prices and their very small selection they have on the dsquared website. I have yet to find one of there old or current super fitted yummy colored leather jackets. IDK after seeing a short sleeved cotton button up top for over $500 bucks I gave up on my search, shiiii wouldn't you?

Fuck it...

I'll just skip my ass on down to the Louis V store, where the insane prices are more then expected LOL!
Enjoy the pics Blog babies , courtesy of the wonderful style.com

THAT OLD&NEW ~HOW TO&DO....

WELCOME BACK BLOG BABIES!

I'm here with a lil' something new to my blog. I decided to focus and share my knowledge on the many things I've learned. For those of you who are new HERE I've been a sales girl ever since I could work. I also been customizing and tailoring ALL my jeans since I was 14. I know many of us ladies have jeans that you loved at one point but NOW fits just WRONG. My sales girl experience lets me know for sure that 5 out of 10 women purchase jeans that they are 'told' look great on them. The only person you can trust with that answer is a HONEST friend( or family) or the person in your mirror reflection..YOU!

You have to trust yourself here. Asking a sales girl for help will NOT help you! They are only doing there jobs people, no matter how sincere they may appear. TRUST ME , I KNOW.

So these jeans are a pair of G-UNIT lady jeans I purchased 4 years ago. I was much "THICKER" when I got them and the feel and quality of the jeans was insane.....
at the time, smh

Skinny jeans weren't too popular 4 years back BUT I like my jeans straight leg or slim leg. So I took them in. And they looked awesome on me when I had that extra 20 pounds on my ass and hips LOL. So I try these bitches on the other day( my 1st time in 2 years). And they look like SHIT CAKES. Like WTF IS THIS SHIT!? They may not look to loose in these photos but I can tell you this...I can take them off with out un buttoning or un zipping them. Yes I can throw them on like a pair of sweat pants....NOT COOL.

And for those of you who might be lil 'confused and think, "those jeans fit nice on her, she should leave them that way".Well all I can say is thank you, but this is pretty disgusting to me. This fit won't go with my sneakers or heels! My sister was rocking this cut of jeans when she had a Jerry curl. Yes ...early 90's...SO NOT COOL..
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THE AFTER EFFECT..

SKINNY!!!

No not me lol, the jeans silly!

I LOVE SKINNY JEANS.

I would say 90% of my 100 plus jeans are skinny fit.

This is just my personal style. When I first started rocking skinny jeans my sisters constantly made fun of me. They thought I just didn't know how to sew properly. Little do they know I wanted them tight as Hell! All the way down to the ankle. I just love the look of a cigarette cut or skinny leg fitted jeans. So if you have a pair of jeans you know you can possibly save before throwing away, get them taken in by your local seamstress. Or become your own seamstress like Moi!

Now if you have no sewing machine you can always sew this by hand. I have done this when I had no access to my moms machine.It's alot harder to do but if you have the patience I say go for it. Here I took in the 'inner seam' as well as the 'outer seam' where my hips are. I usually ONLY take in on the 'inner seam' but these jeans where REALLY loose. But you really just need to take in the inner seam to make them skinny. Up here in this photo I did not cut the extra inseam fabric so I can show you guys what it will look like if you don't. If you do not want to cut any inseam fabric for that 'just in case" weight gain just tuck in and pin the bottom ( by ankle) so that extra fabric won't poke out.

YAY!!!!

So if you have a pair of jeans you already like the fit of take that pair and bring the pair you want to change to a seamstress or tailor what ever you may have by you. You can have a new wardrobe if people took the time to fix the many garments they already have and giving them a brand new fit. I have many girls approach me in the street and tell me they have the same jeans as I but their fit looks nothing like mine. What they don't know is we do have they same pair but I tailored them to my shape. Personalise your closet Blog Heads!
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THE BEFORE
Ever had a top that you felt would look cool because of its loose fit ? But after you purchase it take it home and try to style it with other clothing of yours you realise "Damn I should've went for a more fitted look". Well that's exactly what I thought buying this Roxy shirt over at Marshall's 2 years back. The thing about this shirt is I bought it loose because I was 20 pounds heavier. So showing off my Large chest and stomach was a no no! At the weight I am now the shirt fits horribly! I know the way I'm posed in these pics may make the top look better lol. But believe you me, this top WAS the worst and taking up space....SO

As a thick female I don't need extra sag in the front of or the back of my shirt. So try the shirt in front of the mirror and see where you need to make small adjustments. I noticed that it was too long for my taste ( its a T-shirt not a damn dress). And needs to be taking in especially around the bust area.

Although some of you might prefer loose tops just keep in mind I love them too. Yet a majority of my loose tops are solid colors. And this semi load print screams to be taken in on each side. Once again if you do not have a sewing machine you can go to your locale seamstress or tuff it out and purchase some needle and thread. Yes it will take more time to complete but I personally don't like to waste clothing. And if its a decent item I know can be saved it's worth the try.

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AFTER EFFECT

Sew each side by taking in the seam a lil closer. You DO NOT want to go in too far or this shirt will no longer fit. It's best to use a pencil or crayon and line out your figure so you know what line to follow and sew. Once you sewed booth sides try on the top to see the fit. If the top is fitted to your liking take the shirt off and lay on flat surface. Then take a scissor and cut off the access fabric off the sides. Try to leave a half inch of fabric on booth sides this is "the just in case" you gain weight in the future and want to take out the sides again.Taking off that extra fabric will give your top an even better fit and feel.

With the extra 'side' fabric gone you will see no bulk underneath your arms and down your sides. Keeping it clean and smooth. Sorry for the gut guys I'm SUPER BLOATED today LOL!
That's my take on a well fitted top.
Such a small fix, BIG difference in fit and feel. It still has enough length to rock with some dark leggings but short enough to not fully cover the back pockets of my jeans. I have it really pulled down in these pics because I didn't want to show off my crotch Lol! You can also see a much better fit around the bust.

If you have invested alot of money into your wardrobe please take the time to find a good seamstress. I own over 100 plus denim jeans because I buy quality , classic jeans I know I will wear for many years to come. Whether I am 20 pounds chunkier or just want to change the fit of them buying a good quality jeans can bare getting taken in or out in time. Cheap trendy jeans can only last but so long , especially in the inner thigh part...Ya know what I'm talking about ladies!

AND I WILL HAVE A POST ABOUT THAT SOON.
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Soooo much more sewing to take care of. Have a wonderful weekend Blog Babies!

MUAH****