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| Vintage Louis Vuitton Zip-Up Jacket |
Sometimes, my favorite thing about a hectic life is finding a way to get around to so many different events --with different crowds and expectations-- and still look fabulous. My work holidat party was this passed Friday, as was my first showcase at Paul Robeson Theater. I needed to wear something that could translate to both events, so I went "chic." My definition of "chic" lies somewhere between "I'm too too good to be here" and "I dressed down just for you." I wanted too look ultra classy because I was going to be sipping champagne with my bosses, but while I'm on stage, I don't like wearing a costume. I wanted to look as normal & natural as possible. My biggest concern with dressing for the stage is that I want people to be impressed by my art, not my outfit. --I'm certainly my toughest opponent.
I wore a one piece, pants suit I got at Forever21. I bought it about 4 years ago when I interned for Baltimore's Fashion Week. It's a strapless outfit, but has a one shoulder sleeve that you can either wear on the direct shoulder or cross over. I always try to get pieces that can do more than one thing. That way, the outfit reinvents itself --making it's lifespan a bit longer. The weird/new/striking sleeve also helped me cut down on accessories. Since my top was doing a lot, I didn't have to do much else. When you're really on a rush, choose an outfit that'll do all the work for you.
Keep reading for more photos & details about my outfit :)
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| Dress by Forever 21 (straps are from my bra -____-) |
During the day at work, I threw on a jacket so that the pant's-suit was just pants. I
chose a vintage Louis Vuitton zip-up jacket I got at a thrift store in
Rhode Island. I love the jacket because it kind of looks like nothing,
but has a fantastic shape --I'll take anything with a mandarin
collar. The jacket also has fantastic hardware (all the metal sh*t,
including buttone, zippers, etc.) featuring the iconic "LV" logo, so I
simply couldn't pass it up. My favorite part about the jacket is the
zippers on the sleeves. I feel like it adds a another element of design
whereas this could have been super boring and plain. Also, there's always a great amount of satisfaction in mastering your high-low balance. If you're wearing something kinda cheap (no matter how cute), be kind and give your outfit a mini-upgrade however you can.
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| Vintage Louis Vuitton Zip-Up Jacket |
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| Vintage Louis Vuitton Zip-Up Jacket |
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| Vintage Louis Vuitton Zip-Up Jacket, Metal pharaoh & fist bracelets from some random store on 125th in Harlem. |
You know I've got a mean shoe game. If you work in fashion, the number one rule for
your holiday is --wear your brand. I wore the Calvin Klein "Vivian"
shoe. The open-toed, stappy heel had an amazing shape & makes any foot look good. It's also a small platform with an amazing cushion.
Sometimes, my favorite thing about a hectic life is finding a way to get around to so many different events --with different crowds and expectations-- and still look fabulous. My work holidat party was this passed Friday, as was my first showcase at Paul Robeson Theater. I needed to wear something that could translate to both events, so I went "chic." My definition of "chic" lies somewhere between "I'm too too good to be here" and "I dressed down just for you." I wanted too look ultra classy because I was going to be sipping champagne with my bosses, but while I'm on stage, I don't like wearing a costume. I wanted to look as normal & natural as possible. My biggest concern with dressing for the stage is that I want people to be impressed by my art, not my outfit. --I'm certainly my toughest opponent. 
