Homeless Chic? Huh?

Some months ago I was walking on campus with my TA from New Jersey, and asked her about the tattered dress style of some passers by. To my amazement she sought to enlighten me, stating that this style of dress is called homeless chic! Huh? Ok, I am very aware that my primary socialization in the South (US) has limited my awareness of the breadth of up-North fashion trends, but homeless chic? The homeless chic style is a trickle up fashion trend from the homeless on the street. To successfully pull of this style you just wear oversized layers, torn jeans, washout clothes, etc. Now be mindful that the celebrities that don this style are dressed in thousands of dollars, however, I am sure you can pull it off for cheaper, ok! Anywhoos, she told me a pioneer of this look is Mary-Kate/Ashley Olson, so I have a few photos to introduce to this style.

Mary-Kate and Ashley Olsen - by the way....don't comb your hair!!!!

Mary-Kate Olsen - It is obvious to us all that the jacket is way too big and the pants are.....urghh no need to discuss this look.....it is what it is!

I put Rhianna in this category b/c she wore all black but dull blacks to create a washout look. Her boots are also a dull brown to complete the washout effortless look.

I am not saying try this look, as you are not a celebrity and may be diagnosed as crazy if you cannot confidently pull it off. However, I am bringing awareness to the fact that there are people who dress this way and may not even know that this look is a trend.

Rae~

Harem Pants

I realized that many of my friends did not get into the harem pants craze this summer. This throwback style proved to be difficult for many to incorporate into their wardrobes. It was definitely a style for the innovators and early adopters....not for the laggards. To wear the harem pants you had to have a flair and step confidently in your uniqueness. Of course, I crossed this picture of one of my favorite fashionstas "Rhiannna" and decided to show one successful interpretation of the harem pants style :) Also, is there not something just simply classic about wearing black and white stripped clothing!! Yes There Is!!

Be Transformed: Why Fit In when You Can Stand Out!!

Ok, regardless of what you think of Rhianna.....that chick is fierce!!! Of course, I am very supportive since she is from the Caribbean, but having said that.....she really epitomizes my ideal style. I just smile when I look at her transformation....so similar to many fashionistas' stories. You start off with a fairly good sense of style....but you play it safe b/c you have not delved deep into your personal style. As the years go by you get bored and realize that you are just not maximizing your potential. You go brave and start experimenting. Eventually, you become confident in expressing your individual style and you go brave!! Ultimately, you become a fashion leader as you play by your own rules!! Why fit in.....when you could stand out??? Be transformed!!

Rhianna early career 1

Rhianna early career 2

BE TRANSFORMED!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Transformation Stage #1

Transformation Stage #2

Transformation Stage #3