Red, White, and You!

Happy 4th! I think some people are thrown off by the holiday falling on a Tuesday this year. This might mess up your long weekend plans. For me, I don’t even know what day of the week it is right now!

This is my last "lady of leisure" week before I start my new job! I am super excited and kind of nervous...really nervous to be honest!  It's kind of scary being the new kid on the block.

During this last free week, I plan to knock out a few more items on my extensive to-do list. Although I don’t plan on hosting a BBQ this year, I’m hoping to attend one or two! I have the perfect red, white, and blue look , well maybe it's orange but I digress. It was love at first sight when I found like drop waist smock dress. It gives me Flinstone fashion realness!

I love things that are easy to wear; this could be worn with a pair of cute sandals or my comfy chucks. This look wouldn’t be complete without pairing it with my new fav “every blogger has one” bamboo purse.

I know this purse is super trendy right now but I had to have it because I just think its classic. I didn’t go out and buy the real deal Cult Gaia but this eBay find was perfect and the quality is amazing!  I also cross use this purse as décor in my house! It serves multiple purposes...it's a win!

Happy bbqing!

xoxo,

Jasmine

photo credit: Aspen Cierra

about the look

Dress (sold out) cute alternative or here, one more for good measure here // Purse

Style Date with Adela

Meet Adela!

Adela is an illustrator/graphic designer from Venezuela. She is now creating beautiful work here in Atlanta. I had the best time chatting it up with this girl boss!  Not only is she super talented, she has the cutest style. I knew I was going to like Adela when I first met her. Anyone who loves red lipstick as much as I do is good in my book!

Check out more about Adela!

photo:  Valheria Rocha

video: Starks Film

creative: Adela Pons

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What do you love about ATL?

There are many things I love about this city… To start with, it has quickly become a home far from home. Its growing art scene and community are very welcoming and there are valuable opportunities for new artists that could be hard to find in other places. I’m also madly in love with the Fox Theater and the lovely houses around Midtown, Inman Park, and Virginia Highlands.

How would you describe your style?

Comfy and practical, but feminine as well. I like having fun with my clothes, but I’m also very classical in some aspects. In the creative field, we as artists are not expected to follow a particular rule when it comes to our look, and that’s one of the many things I love about what I do. Also sneakers > high heels.

What’s your favorite piece in your wardrobe?

RED LIPSTICK. Without a single doubt. I don’t need a “special occasion” to put on some red lipstick. It makes me feel great when I do, so why wouldn’t I wear it all the time? Perfume is also very important for me. My mom taught me to wear perfume even if I'm just going to bed, and I do it every single day.

Why Illustration?

Why not? I have so much fun illustrating sometimes I can’t believe people pay me for it. I’m also a graphic designer, and I can’t really turn one off when I’m working on the other one, so I decided to embrace the fact that I’m both, and I love it! Getting the chance to illustrate a book and also be in charge of the design process of it is one of the most rewarding things in life.

Tell me about your style of work?

My style is very fun, colorful, and children-driven. I have a really good time when I work, and I think that’s something you can tell by seeing the result. I love drawing cities, kids, crazy food, and puppies. I’m also not a big fan of making a mess, so my process is almost entirely digital. I start with a pencil sketch, and right after that it’s all digital. It’s all the fun minus the mess.

Who/what inspires you as a creative?

I’m driven by the things I’m passionate about, whether it’s music or social and political issues. Even if those aren’t topics I work on, I believe what happens around us is always a source of inspiration. I love being around movers and shakers, because being among creative people makes a world of difference when I'm looking for inspiration.

Is there a message you want to convey with your work?

GIRL POWER! I’m a firm believer that girls rule this world. But besides that, I really just want to make people smile with what I do; the world is already too full of hate.

Are you working on any upcoming new projects? If so, what?

Always! I’m currently working on a series of illustrated children’s books that I can’t say much yet- it involves drawing a lot of city landscapes and babies; so Dream Project alert! I also like to participate in a lot of design challenges and competitions around town. I have an endless list of personal projects that I tackle whenever I have some free time.

All For The Frill Of It

Happy Easter weekend! I can't believe we are this far into the new year!

I remember when I was younger, Easter Sunday was a day when I would be debuting a new outfit, and nothing has changed!  Although I know what I am wearing is the least important thing about this weekend, I still love to dress up and look extra nice.

For this year's Easter look, I decided to go with one shoulder frilliness! This dress is the perfect combination of pastel and neutral colors. I love pastel colors, I have so much blush and soft pink in my closet this season.  I like to add a little edge when I am wearing something very girlie. Luckily for me, like I mentioned before my mom has the best taste! I swiped these Bottega Veneta lace-up 5.5-inch oxford booties from her!  Although these shoes aren't made for much walking, at least not on my feet, it made this whole look.

I am pretty Easter ready now!  I will be spending this weekend with  some of our best friends, eating and carrying on!

I hope you loves enjoyed this look. Check out the details below!

XOXO

Jasmine

ABOUT THE LOOK

Dress // Shoes or Here and HERE

photo credit: Valheria Rocha

Style Date with Peppers

Meet Peppers!

I am so excited to share this next chat with creative, fashion designer - Patresea Peppers, affectionately known as Peppers!

I met Peppers when she was a sophomore at SCAD. I use to see her around campus just as loud and crazy as she wanted to be. I was able to get to know Peppers very well when she started working as a student worker for us and was working that front desk like she owned the joint!  I have watched her grow and become the beautiful young woman she is today and I am so proud of her! It has been my great honor to look out for her as much I can. Her presence always brings a smile to my face.

Check out why I adore her so much!

photo credit:  Valheria Rocha 

video credit: Sidney Giormani

creative: Patresea Peppers

What do you love about ATL?

The thing I love the most about Atlanta is you get a mix of both worlds, for me at least. You have a major city center that is all hustle and bustle, but you can drive out 45 mins or so and you have this very slow rural life. Which I love because I grew up in that setting. Being able to take a break from the city, without having to drive 6 hours back to Mississippi makes me happy.

How would you describe your style?

My style fluctuates A LOT! Some days, I really like to dress it up and go all out. Then other days, I am very reserved. I don’t think I have a direct style that I lean towards. It mainly just depends on the day and my mood. Monday’s I can be very reserved, since it is the beginning of the week and I am not the biggest fan of Monday. However, when Friday comes, JUST KNOW I’M BRINGING YOU ALL I GOT!

What’s your favorite piece in your wardrobe?

My favorite piece in my wardrobe is this burgundy Gap Jacket that I picked up from the Goodwill. It’s a men’s jacket, so it is nice and oversized just like I like it. And it was only $10, which is a steal for a jacket that was probably $100 retail price. I loved that jacket so much that I think it was meant for me to have two. I went back the Goodwill a few months later, and found the same jacket in a royal blue! We were obviously meant to be. 

Why fashion design?

I grew up wanting to be a designer. I don’t know why I was drawn to the craft, but I literally grew up drawing paper dolls and dressing them up. I loved the idea of making women feel beautiful. When it came time to apply for school and pick a major, fashion was at the top of my list. My parents said go for it and I never looked back!

tell me about your style of work?

My style of work is very unique, I must say, I’m not your typical fashion designer. I don’t get pleasure out of making RTW pieces. The excitement comes in when I’m able to be one with pieces I create. I love taking materials that are conventional, and adding them to high fashion couture pieces.

Who/what inspires you as a creative?

The world around me inspires me. People, places, things, food, lol, so serious. Most of my inspiration comes from textures in nature. Textures that people may find unsettling or disturbing, I find so beautiful. I like to find a way to incorporate that texture into my design, whether it be through fabric manipulation, prints, etc..

Tell me about your upcoming project(s)?

April brings a lot of new changes for me! So I am stepping into the YouTube world. I am starting my own channel. You can find me on there under Patresea Peppers. In addition, my biggest project for the year is my upcoming fall solo exhibition, “Somewhere Between ’93 and Now.” This self-exploration will feature new designs, performance art, and an array of visual media. Stay tuned!

Spring-ing

I am in love with so many of the trends for Spring 2017!

A few of my favorites are "walking the line" (stripes), "flower bomb" (florals), "lounging" (robes), and "light-bright" (anything pink for me)! Do you guys like the new names I came up with for the new trends?! I love the fact that most of the spring 2017 trends are things that we have seen before but remixed.

For instance, we have all seen stripes before, but for spring 2017, the stripes are bold and make a statement. The spring and summer trends are so upbeat, it matches my personal style perfectly.

For this look, I put together three of the trends for spring. I combined pink, utilitarian, and statement earrings!  I love my jeans; ASOS calls them mom jeans with paper bag waist.  The paper bag waist definitely has a utilitarian feel and these earrings are my favorite! Unfortunately, these beauties are sold out and I have not found anything like them any place else.

Wearing orange and pink together is the perfect color block. These colors are very close on the color wheel and they work perfect together, especially for the spring!

Check out my orange and pink combo!

Happy Spring-ing!

about the look

Shirt (cute alternative or this!) // Jeans // Shoes (cute alternative)  

photo credit: Valheria Rocha