denim shorts

(button up SAVERS THRIFT STORE, denim shorts LEVIS, belt BRIGHTON, necklace CLAIRE'S, boots TOPSHOP, tights TJMAXX)

BUT wait don't ditch your denim shorts this winter! Another summer essential are the denim shorts my pick, my trusty frayed cut up vintage LEVIS. They can make their way into the winter season by pairing them with printed tights to keep your stems warm! I styled this look with a boxy way over-sized white button up I got at SAVERS in the XXL section. ((I look at every rack because it challenges me to style certain pieces in different ways. This button up can also be worn as a tunic dress with thigh high boots to balance out the shortness.)) I half tucked the button up for styling purposes to show off this BRIGHTON brown leather belt. For accessories I chose this gold octagonal plated fringe necklace to accentuate the collar element. The final touches are a swipe of NYX's Alabama the perfect matte red lipstick to add a color pop and you are ready for a lunch date with the girls!

SIDE NOTE: the holiday season has been a whirlwind and I finally got to posting. My goal is to post every day but things get in the way: time management and a big thing, self doubt. I doubt that anyone reads this besides me and if the content is good enough. I know as my style evolves so will the content and the quality of work. THANK YOU to all of you who keep up with SHEDGAF and for all your kind words of encouragement it really means the world!!

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1. denim shorts ONE TEASPOON 2. boots TOPSHOP 3. tights TOPSHOP 4.necklace NEED SUPPLY 5. belt FREE PEOPLE 6. button up ASOS

the lace tank

(tank top FREE PEOPLE, jacket VINTAGE, pants NORDSTROM RACK, boots TOPSHOP)

 For the next couple of posts, I decided to choose certain staple summer items and transform them into California appropriate winter outfits. First up is this FREE PEOPLE white lace top which opens up on the sides. I layered the top with a vintage military jacket and some black joggers. The patent leather TOPSHOP shoes added to the boyish vibes along with the jacket. I piled on the jewelery to enhance the bohemian feels of the lace top. The bejewels consists of beaded bracelets, stoned rings and a tassel necklace. A lace tank top can easily translate into a California winter look by ditching your cut-off denim shorts and opting for pants and your favorite vintage outwear piece! #SHEDGAF she wears her summer staples in the winter! 

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1.top FREE PEOPLE 2.ring PAMELA LOVE 3.acne boots SOLESTRUCK 4.rings FREE PEOPLE 5.bracelets VANESSA MOONEY 6. 

leopard and stripes

(cardigan, top and shorts THRIFTED, boots NINE WEST, belt BRIGHTON)

A favorite mash up of #SHEDGAF mixing leopard print and stripes in the classic color waves. I kept the rest of my outfit black so there isn't too much going on and distracting. I found this over-sized stripe tee at a church rummage sale for probably fidy cents!!! It definitely has been lived in because they're are holes in the shoulder and its perfectly faded, all the things I love about thrifty finds.  Wearing an extra large tee allows you to get creative with your styling! Some tips and tricks I love are half tucking the top into your bottoms, knotting the corner or wearing it as a dressy with stockings. There's so many ways to be a game changer and take risks while having fun dressing up. Don't fret it if you are weary about trying new trends and styling tricks people aren't looking at you because you look weird, they're looking at you because they is trying to cop your style!! #JOBABYYKNOWS and plus #SHEDGAF you are a fearless bombshell!

winter wedding vibes

(photos via PINTEREST)

Looking for a wedding party dress can be a total nightmare when you have something specific in mind and are on working with a low budget! Every time I'm a guest at a wedding I never know where to start when shopping for that perfect dress with just the right vibe I'm going for. I searched every rack of all my favorite stores and finally found the dress that fit the mold of my theme. I'm super excited to show you guys the dress but for now I leave you with Pinterest inspiration for a winter wedding vibe, everything down to hair and makeup!

P.S. how do you like the new layout?!! #SHEDGAF what you think I LOVE IT!! shout out to my girl TRIXIE for working wonders yet again!!!

coulda woulda shoulda

I coulda shoulda woulda but I didn't; I didn't fight for it hard enough with all my might and being I had it in me but I didn't. The walls are coming in they're getting smaller and smaller, my screaming is only becoming louder and louder. Why didn't I?!?  

I coulda shoulda woulda held you much tighter so you would know and never forget who I am to you, WHO AM I TO YOU?!? Your lips, your hair, your skin, your eyes, your ears; I memorize it all. The way your voice cracks. The sound of your breathing once you fall asleep with me over the phone and when we're together. I miss it all. I miss not having enough room for us in my twin bed. I miss having arguments about where to eat breakfast, lunch and dinner.
I'm at a lost with words. Do you still have a lot on your mind? You said you had time to think. Unfortunately it may have been a don't know what you've got until its gone deal. She was searching for all the right words. She held onto him physically and mentally and was scared to let go. She found safety in him for so long. It took her forever to feel something and at that moment she felt everything, sadness and fear her heart was heavy. 

I am me and you are you and the past is the past. The present is now and I am here thinking I coulda shoulda woulda called you mine; MY LOVER, MY BEST FRIEND.

boyfriend's bomber

(jeans and bag THRIFTED, boots STEVE MADDEN, bomber jacket URBAN OUTFITTERS,t-shirt DIY, necklace TOPSHOP)

The last SHEDGAF outwear pick is the "Stole your boyfriend's bomber jacket" look. You're a forgetful girl who leaves her jacket at home when she spends the night at her boo-thangs, but no worries he has that bomber you absolutely  love = problem solved. This particular bomber always reminds me of Ryan Gosling's scorpion bomber in the movie Drive. I instantly inherit that SHEDGAF attitude when wearing it. I love the borrowed from the boy's look so I went for the extra slouchy white boyfriend jeans paired with a shredded DIY t-shirt. I balanced the boyfriend look with a chunky heeled bootie to add a bit of a feminine touch and wore a black beanie to break up the white on white. So there you have it 5 outerwear key pieces that SHEDGAF will have on rotation this fall season! What are your fave outerwear pieces?!?

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1. t-shirt FREE PEOPLE 2. bomber jacket ASOS 3. booties STEVE MADDEN 4. necklace TOPSHOP 5. bag NEED SUPPLY 6. jeans JOE'S 7. beanie ASOS

not your ordinary trench

 (hat and trench VINTAGE, tank top FREE PEOPLE, bag VINTAGE GUCCI, jeans THRIFTED, booties NINE WEST)

Outerwear numero 4!! I present to you "the not your ordinary trench coat" because it is in fact not even a trench coat! This vintage beauty is a floral button up dress that does not button up on JOBABES voluptuous body, but I couldn't pass it up. It fit opened up and looked like a trench coat so I wore it that way BOOYAH! It's super fun re-purposing clothing items and I feel that more accomplished when getting dressed. The girly prints of roses  demands attention from the ordinary khaki colored trench. It sits in your closet begging and pleading to be worn because it is a show stopper and confuses the crowd, they don't know what to make of it. #SHEDGAF she turns heads with her confusing outfits. I wore the trench with baggy acid wash denim from the mens thrifted department, yes mens because yo girl has gone up a size or two. #SHEDGAF she is unapologetic about her curves! 

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  1. jeans CURRENT ELLIOTT 2. trench NASTY GAL 3. bag VINTAGE CHANEL 4. wedges ALEXANDER WANG 5. tank top FREE PEOPLE 6. hat GOORIN BROTHERS

shag me

(coat SAVERS THRIFT, denim button-up LEVIS, jeans CALVIN KLEIN DIY, bag BCBG GENERATION, booties URBAN OUTFITTERS)

LOOK MA I HAS NO PANTS!!! I DIYed these thrifted CALVIN KLEIN jeans and they are my favorite when I can't make up my mind whether I want to wear shorts or pants. You can have it all! I tread cautiously when wearing a denim on denim look because it could easily go all wrong. I usually opt for  two different color tones when pairing  denim together. I stayed with a quiet top and bottom (color wise) because I let the coat do all the talking. I found this shaggyness at a SAVERS thrift store for 7 bones! Straight to the dry cleaners and the coat is brand new. THANKS to the rad old lady who donated her pimped out shaggy goodness (shaggyness)!!!

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coat URBAN OUTFITTERS, chambray MADEWELL, booties NASTY GAL, bag CHOIES, jeans NASTY GAL

"on the go" parka

(parka NORDSTROM RACK, t-shirt ZARA, jeans TOPSHOP, boots SOLESTRUCK "TBA", backpack VINTAGE, earrings FOREVER 21)

The throw on and go because you are on the go and "ain't nobody got time for that!!!" parka. Snatched this bad boy up at The rack where all full price NORDIE'S items are heaven sent for JOBABES. The brand is DANIEL RAIN and its the perfect light weight parka complete with pockets and hood!! This California weather has got me feeling some type of way I finally get to get dressed without sweating profusely (profusely because I still sweat in 60 degree weather). I went with my TOPSHOP boyfriend distressed denim to tie in the relaxed feel to the look. Pairing olive green with leopard print compliments each other very well and a swipe of MAC's CHILI on my lips to top it off! I opt for a backpack for that errand running kinda day. I threw my hair in a fast top bun and reached for my trusty gold  hoops. Although this outfit didn't require much effort I'm feeling extra confident but maybe its due to the regal top bun and the hoops, which always make me feel badass! What's your go to throw on outerwear?!? #SHEDGAF she rolls out of bed like DIS! (but on the real I don't) 

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boots SOLESTRUCK, backpack NEED SUPPLY, t-shirt ZARA, parka TOPSHOP, earrings NASTYGAL, lipstick MAC, boyfriend jeans TOPSHOP

check yourself

 (coat VINTAGE, blouse THRIFTED, jeans ZARA, bag VINTAGE, boots MICHAEL KORS, hat URBAN OUTFITTERS)

This week I wanted to focus on outerwear pieces in my wardrobe that would be in rotation this fall season! The fist outerwear piece is the "Check Yourself Coat" a checked blue, yellow and green cinched waist coat. I styled all 5 outfits with different cuts of jeans and boots as the foundation, allowing me to transform all looks while still having a cohesive story.

This coat was handed down to me and I absolutely love that it is over-sized. It has a cinched waist giving it a better fit than your average boxy coat. I decided to mix the check print with a floral blouse. The prints balance out because the black, grey and white color tones don't overwhelm the outfit. The two paired together make for a great contrast of colors. Accessory wise the lieutenant hat and boxy purse tie the structure look altogether. The skinny denim is a great choice when working with over-sized coats and blousey tops. You don't want to look like you are completely drowning. The Chelsea boots kept the vibe masculine. Tune in for the rest of the outerwear pieces this week! See how I style 4 other key outerwear pieces!

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 coat TOPSHOP, boots ASOS, bag REVOLVE CLOTHING, blouse J CREW, jeans ZARA

sunday room inspiration

(all photos via Pinterest)

One thing I love about Sundays is spending time in my bedroom. I pull back my drapes and let the sunlight beam into the room. I snuggle in bed with my dog, hot brewed coffee in hand. I put my favorite jimmy jam on and soak in all the beauty that will ensue in the week ahead. I believe that when you surround yourself with goodness you manifest that goodness within yourself. My bedroom is a place of peaceful thought and creative energy. I love spending time in my oasis that I have created. Mantras, positive affirmations, photos of the ones I love and beautiful paintings from my best friend are some things pinned to my walls. They are reminders of how I want to live and start my day, being positive, with my loved ones and painting the world day to day with my Jobabyy vibes. Is your bedroom a place of serenity?

thoughts

Everywhere she looked and everything she touched was inspiration. Driving down the black freeway on the 5 South the only thing guiding her pathway was her dim headlights. The windows were rolled down and she felt the crisp coldness of November on her dry skin. Glass Animals- Pools blasted on the radio. She tried to tune out the racing thoughts, going 80 mph not only her speed but those ideas. She wanted and believed she could do it all. Nothing would stop her. She raced home to write it all down.

The rumbling of her stomach was so loud; she was hungry. Hungry for something more than what was on her plate. How and what would get her what she needed? She knew things took time. It was daylight savings and she had gained an hour. The time was now. She had everything she could imagine to push through any obstacle.

She wrote it all down, every single thought that came to mind. She didn't want to lose a thought or a minute. She reread the words written in her yellow speckled Mead composition book. The pen she wrote with bled onto the other side of the paper. Thoughts on top of thoughts. Her mop-like once white dog  laid at her feet, he smelt of dried spit. She stared blankly into space trying to find a starting point. Where would she begin?

resort 15 trend forecast

 (top LOVERS+FRIENDS, skirt ELLA MOSS, sandals MIA)

WILD FLOWERS

Floral never goes out of style from big obnoxious blooms to water colored and assortments of all kinds they're swaying across fabrics this resort 15 season

(top KAITLYN, skirt TILDON, sandals MIA)

STRAIGHT DOWN MIDI

 Past the knee with a cinched waist and flared hem-line is what it's all about!

(dress VINTAGE, headpiece URBAN OUTFITTERS)

BOHO'S BACK

Peasant tops and long flowy maxi's keep it boho chic!

(top LF STORES, shorts VINTAGE, boots TOPSHOP)

NOTHING BUT KNEES

One step above high waters its nothing but knees, or in my case my ashy knees!

(dress URBAN OUTFITTERS, boots STEVE MADDEN)

KEEPING IT KHAKI

Evolving the timeless khaki trench coat with other khaki separates

(jacket & skirt VINTAGE)

RETRO SUPER FUTURE
A retro take on the power suit with funky printed jackets and matching bottoms

 

(dress NORDSTROMS,shoes TOPSHOP, scarf EMEUTE)

SPIN CYCLE 

The not so literal tye dye

(jacket BEACONS CLOSET, blouse VINTAGE, skirt THE LOFT)

BRAVE NEW STRIPES
Strip down and get your stripe on with bolder stripes, horizontal and vertical every way!

all runway photos courtesy of style.com