fall fashion | pops of colour

fall fashion | monochromatic bliss

twill blazer: vintage
silk dress: banana republic
silk high-waisted trousers: zara
necklace: local designer
suede pumps: ralph lauren

fall fashion | jackets + things

fall fashion | analogous color

silk harem pants: zara
sheer rose cardigan: zara
jacket: vintage

slate twill blazer: vintage

fall fashion | neutrals

...the basics

silk harem pants: zara
python platform pumps: ABS
necklace: banana republic
top: Forever 21

reading list | afro modern

tracing the visual narrative of paul gilroy's black atlantic in artistic production post-1900. im on it! :)

spaceshipgeorge

i love everything about kwesi abbensetts' photography. this shot is the essence of my life right now. give me a bike and a stiletto and i'm in eternal heaven. :) enjoy!

same skirt...

new blouse...

silk blouse: Forever 21, $19
lucite necklace: $30
clutch: thrifted, $24

"wait...we need a jacket here"

take 2

top: Forever 21, $13.50
silk skirt: thrifted, Treasury DC, $30
accessories: aforementioned 

fall fashion guide | pt. 1

dress: Forever 21, $13.50
platform python slingbacks: ABS, $130
lucite beaded necklace: $30
belted bracelet: free
rings: various

dress: Forever 21, $13.50
platform python slingbacks: ABS, $130
lucite beaded necklace: $30
belted bracelet: free
rings: various
floral military jacket: JCrew, $13 

the best of my closet | fall fashion

i know iv been mia. but moving has taken its toll on me. so here is my apology to you, a tease really.

all this week im giving you access to my favorite things in my closet. and it's a double entendre. this week's posts will also function as a guide to transitioning your favorite summer duds from summer to fall. beware. i am not a trendsetter!

xoxo
jess

coming soon | the best of my closet

I'm in the process of moving into  a darling studio in DC, and I have decided, with all of the new space, why not give you all a peek into my closet? Stay tuned!

visuali-eats.

so i tried some new things in the kitchen this week, and i thought, should i post this on the blog? well it's my blog, and i can post food if i want to, so i did. :)

recipes after the jump!

eastern market series | must haves

i wish i could buy all of these eclectic beads from nigeria!

karen (morethanaruby.wordpress.com) scored this amazing black bejeweled belt for $10.

meanwhile, a hop, skip, and a jump over to an accessories stand had the both of us in awe over the following cool finds...after the jump!

eastern market series | tina baby collections

remember my post on "the little clutch that could"? well for the greater good of mankind, i've decided to reveal my source: tina baby collections. clutches and bags range from $22 and up. jewelry is moderately priced, and you can score some great silk scarves and ties for around $10. she also has a limited selection of vintage frocks and blouses. more photos of great accessories and finds after the jump!

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free shipping on items over $100.

designer duds.

killer prices. :)

happy shopping!

give.me.this.now.

michael kors midsize ceramic watch with glitz. it's slick. it's subtly flashy. it's $495.

video cult(ure)

little dragon - constant surprises

eastern market series | mann made designs

if you love bright colors + geometric designs + ecclectic jewelry, look no further than mann made designs by sterling silver jewelry designer jimmy mann. i got the chance to check out his booth at eastern market, and karen (morethanaruby.wordpress.com) and i were impressed with what the chief designer had to offer:

earrings, cufflinks, pendants, galore... more after the jump!

video cult(ure)

corinne bailey rae - closer.

window shopping

photographer rebecca martinez captures the best of bergdorf goodman's window displays. my god. if i could do this for a living, i would. fabulous!

eastern market series | buji bag

designer ana russell might have a million dollar idea on her hands. after quitting her corporate job after the recession, she decided to get back to her artistry in designing handbags, jewelry, apparel, and my favorite, "booties". if you visit her stand in eastern market, an open air market for fresh goods and crafts by local designers, you will be amazed at her level of creativity.

"booties" are leather and lace covers for your heels. you insert your shoe, and wrap the cover around and under the sole of the shoe, and it completely revolutionizes the wearability of your shoe wardrobe. they come in many assorted leathers, but my personal favorite is the lace series (pictured on the right). The prices range from $40 - $60, depending upon the materials used for the bootie.  one of my dear alumni friends and fellow blogger karen attiah and i (morethanaruby.wordpress.com)  were able to chat it up with Ana and snap more photos of her wonderful musings! More after the jump.

shoes.

chanel iman for the block mag.

dc fashion | eastern market series

now that i've been supplanted back in the district, i figured i should explore more sartorial musings in the capital beltway. first stop in our series, a few vendors at dc's eastern market, a haven for lovers of fresh local fruits, veggies, flowers, and handcrafted jewelry and designs. stay tuned!

me: last october in eastern market.

domestic brilliance

Favelas are typically slums in the outerlying areas of large south american cities. in rio, artistic duo Haas & Hahn have transformed certain neighborhoods in rio into public art havens. more importantly, the beautification project has restored a sense of pride and ownership within a community of people that is often overlooked and forgotten. dope.

more images after the jump!