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Hi guys!

I'm sorry it's been a few weeks since I've made a styling post. The Spring semester has begun and I'm still trying to get back into the swing of things. To explain this post, I actually came across something similar on my Facebook feed. A guy had recreated makeup looks from junk foods, or something to that effect. I was inspired by that to create outfits based on my favorite foods.

As I was editing some of the photos, I realized how much I like warm-colored foods. Ironically, my personal style (and about 90% of my wardrobe) consists of black and grey items. Maybe this will motivate me to venture out??

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From left to right, we have kimchi chigae, sushi, and a raspberry donut. Kimchi chigae or kimchi stew is one of my favorite things to eat, especially in the winter time. It's hot and spicy, with a lot of soft textures from the glass noodles to the kimchi to the tofu. Topped with some pepper and green onions and you have a perfect meal alongside some rice! Sushi is another favorite food of mine, particularly anything with spicy tuna in it. And finally, donuts. I don't eat these often but they are realllllly delicious. There's a place near my house called Blackbird Donuts, which specializes in artisanal donuts. They have interesting flavors and the berry one happens to be my favorite.

I've taken elements from each food item and translated it into three different outfits.

Food Outfits

Food Outfits by asmallbit featuring high heel shoes

One: I wanted to incorporate the softness of the stew but also the bold red colors so I chose a loose red tank, paired with wide legged black pants. To mimic the pepper and just to add a down-to-earth vibe, I added the grey sneakers. To pull in that slightly boho look, I chose the flower crown as well as the round sunglasses. Finally, a small green accent in the form of a ring helps add some "green freshness" without clashing too much with the red.

Two: For the sushi, I tried to use multiple shades of pink to mimic the fish. Sushi is usually considered a pricey item, although it doesn't have to be upscale. To recreate that vibe, I used a flowy white dress to represent the rice and picked a fitted pink moto jacket to ground the outfit. For the seaweed that wraps around the sushi, I thought black strappy heels would be the best fit. Finally, for the crunchy texture, I chose a very structured patterned clutch, sticking to the beige and pink tones.

Three: Last but not least, because the donut is a very relaxed but bright item, I pulled together a striped sweater with ripped boyfriend jeans. To make it more playful, I added a donut purse! It added the perfect amount of color. To make the outfit more cohesive, I chose a bright pink lipstick. Although it's simple, it's very much a go-to look.

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What's your favorite food in the world?

Bye for now,
Jenn

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First of all, I'm back! School just bashed me to little pieces but winter break has given me a chance to rest and just do nothing. What more could I ask for?

Also, does cold wintry mornings make anyone else completely obsessed with velvets and such? Lately, all I've been gravitating towards are velvet...things; shoes, pants, bags, you name it. I seriously think that it's quickly becoming one of my favorite textures, next to fur (faux, obviously).

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Even though I associate velvet with winter, I think it's capable of seamlessly transitioning your wardrobe into the spring as well. Depending on the color of the item, it could pair well with a white sweater for chillier spring days or floral prints to bring out the brighter tones.

What do you guys think? and let me know how your holidays were!

~Jenn
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Hello, all you beautiful people.

I'm back with another wardrobe tip and this time, I'll be discussing textures (not to be confused with patterns).

Everyone's style varies. Sometimes, it can't be stuffed into one ominous category of grunge or punk or girly or classy. If you're the type of girl who hordes piles and piles of black or white clothing, then investing in pieces that differ by texture can help liven up an outfit.

The reason I single out black and white is because those colors tend to look very clean and put together when used as the entire color palette of an outfit. Trying this with bolder colors can be overwhelming for day to day wear but please keep in mind that these are just my personal tips and opinions!

By all means, as I mention in all wardrobe tip posts, play by your own rules first!

That being said, the whole texture thing can also be applied if you aren't a monochromatic dresser. Then it would depend mainly on the actual silhouette, texture, and fit of the clothes.

HERE IS AN EXAMPLE WITH AN ALL BLACK WARDROBE

Monochromatic: Mixing Textures

Monochromatic: Mixing Textures by asmallbit featuring a fur collar coat
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The foundation is simple: chiffon tank top and leather pants, which everyone and their cats now own. Don't worry if you don't have them, though! I'll talk about alternatives near the end :)

FUR: With the base of the outfit, you already have 2 different fabrics/textures. Adding on a fur anything will instantly give the outfit more depth because the fur is three dimensional and usually has more volume than something thin like chiffon. By using fur, the sheer chiffon can peek through and give a hint of subtle sexiness.

SHOES: Change up the look with a pair of suede shoes to tone down the fur and the leather or opt for leather boots if you choose to omit the fur.

ACCESSORIES: Jewelry can be overlooked sometimes because there can be an excessive focus on color or pattern but those types of accessories can add texture as well! Beading, embroidery, lace, chunky bits...the actual material of the necklace or ring or earrings can make a nice contrast against a plainer outfit.

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Mixing Textures: Part II

Mixing Textures: Part II by asmallbit featuring a mint green skirt
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Okay, let's talk about alternatives. Like I said before, everyone dresses based on personal preference and you might not like leather pants or chiffon shirts.

No problem.

This works with t-shirts, corduroy shorts/pants, silky bottoms, furry sweaters, you name it. As long as you keep in mind what type of material each piece is, you can successfully create an intriguing outfit. Remember, balance is important too!

If you're wearing something chunky or fuzzy up top, keep it lighter or sleeker on the bottom for a more streamlined look.

I find that things like velvet or corduroy can be pretty "heavy" when worn as bottoms so pairing them with light cotton shirts/tank tops will definitely help prevent the whole ensemble from becoming too overwhelming.

Just because one piece may be bold on its own, it doesn't mean you can't wear multiple bold pieces. Take the first outfit, for example. The royal blue is bright in color but lacks texture while the skirt has a reptile print and is leather but is completely black. Mixing something like a rainbow sequin tank top with a brown snakeskin pair of shorts would be disastrous because there's too many loud elements going on.

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That's all I have to say about this wardrobe tip. What do you guys think? Are you a fan of wearing lots of different textures or would you rather keep it simple? Let me know down below!

~Jenn
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