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Fancy Pants

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There is no doubt that this OOTD is unique, but it embodies the very idea behind Jaided325 Boutique. Jai’s mantra is” vintage meets chic” and this is a wonderfully exciting example of that!

When I first saw these “fancy pants” I knew I had to put them on my body! It’s such a fun piece with so much fluidity and movement. I must admit that I could NOT stop shaking my booty when I had these pants on! They really made it hard to stop dancing. (Ha ha) When you step into the room wearing these pants you automatically own it! I paired them with a vintage sequin top for added contrast and glamour.

Now lets talk about the fit of the top and pants. The sequin top has a loose fit so it was begging to be tucked in. The pants are sized to European standards so I had to go up a size for them to fit comfortably. The fancy pants also have a pretty high rise and waist which I think works well for my body type. I don’t have an hourglass shape, in fact I’m pretty straight. So high rise pants give me the waist I don’t really have.

If you are looking for truly unique pieces to add to your wardrobe definitely check out Jaided325 in the Art Square Studios at 2315 Commerce.

Happy Thursday, Enjoy!

February’s Kaleidoscope Mixer

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Kaleidoscope Houston hosted its first creatives mixer at The Flat this past Thurdsday. I hadn’t been around so many creatives since the Kaleidoscope Houston 3-day extravaganza in January! I can’t lie, it felt like going home to be in the midst of some many positive vibes and cool people.

DJ FXBOX kept the jams coming back to back while host Chris Thomas kept the laughs coming. We even got to see a bilingual spoken word performance by Kaleidoscope Houston performer Christopher Polanco. If you missed out this time be sure to make it out in March. Creatives will meet at The Flat on the last Thursday of every month. Put it your calendar for March and come connect with other creatives. Enjoy!

Inspired by Crowns?& Flowers?

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I spent the better part of this past Saturday feeling like a Goddess while shooting for Houston designer Emelia Natalicchio’s clothing line Of Myth and Muse. (Maybe that’s what Beyonce feels like everyday! Lol!!) Something magical automatically happens when you put on a floral crown that has been hand made by Elyse Herman. What’s even better is that I got to spend time with creatives including bloggers, makeup artist,designers, models, stylists, photographers, event producers, and even architects.

I didn’t realize it before arriving but I was feeling slightly uninspired. Wearing awesome designs and shooting photos with William Wood and Josh Bates really fed my creative soul. Most times if I feel like I’m lacking in the inspo department, being with other creatives or doing things outside of the normal scope of what I create gets me going again. There is something so inspiring about wearing the creations of a designer you know personally. The 2016 Spring/Summer collection for Of Myth and Muse is modern, romantic, and soooo whimsical. Emelia debuted her line at Kaleidoscope Houston Imaginarium in January. It was a real treat to see her designs go from sketches to the runway.

If you’re bored with your mundane day to day happenings go seek inspiration in other places so that you can be an inspiration to others. Always remember, YOU can do it! Enjoy these iPhone picture until the look book is available!

photo by Emelia Natalicchio

photo by Heather Petrey

Exclusive BTS from Kaleidoscope Houston

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Kaleidoscope Houston is a multifaceted 3 day event showcasing art, music,film, and fashion. The venues are amazing and the creative vibes going into the show are even better! The first night is Urbanity, followed by Jet-Set, concluded by Imaginarium.

What is so very special about Kaleidoscope Houston is that all of the talent involved are local creatives with international flare. Every single night you can expect art exhibits, dancing, live art, silent auction, pop-up retail shops, musical performances as well as runway shows.

You get the best value with a 3 day pass but if you have a hectic schedule and can only make it out 1 or 2 nights you will not be disappointed. It’s going to be an event like non other. Here are some bts (behind the scene) photos of some of the creatives shooting some Kaleidoscope Houston promo videos. Be on the look out for them soon. Enjoy!

Retro Fashion Show: AI Houston

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I am a fashion fan that loves to watch the processes that come together to make a run way show happen. So naturally , I had a blast being back stage at the Art Institute of Houston’s Retro fashion show. Cool retro pieces by Keosha, Carlos Castillo, Megan Beck and Jessica Lombana sent us back in time. It’s a joy to see budding designers perfect their craft and send it down the runway. Passionate make up artists, hairstylists, models, and designers made the show a success. Have fun checking out the photos and see if you can place the garments in the 60’s, 70’s, or 80’s era. Enjoy!