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Vintage Meets Chic

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Most fashionistas love vintage clothing but don’t want to look frumpy while they’re wearing it. Jai Jones of Jaided325 has a keen eye for styling vintages pieces with everyday wear to create timeless chic looks.

As a young girl , Jai watched her mother dress in beautiful garments and that adoration soon turned into a passion for fashion. Jai has worked as a stylist and is no stranger to finding the right look by mixing old and new. Jai selects vintage pieces for Jaided325 not based on the age of the garment, but by what appeals to her. She admits that some of her more interesting pieces are for that woman who is bold and wants to stand out. To give that bold woman a one of a kind feel, Jai works internationally to provide exclusivity to her brand and customers.

Jaided325 is all clothing but Jai has a small (big, Ha Ha!) obsession with crazy shoes, hats, brooches and purses. Every time she steps out you can expect a unique look that you won’t soon forget. Take a moment to check out Jai’s store located at Art Square Studios on Commerce to find your next outfit for any event. Enjoy!

Styled by Jai Jones: Vintage faux leather high waisted pants paired with a tuxedo style everyday wear vest.

Happy FriYaY!

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Happy FriYay y’all! My ootd says it all right!?!? We made it to another Friday and it is cause for a celebration. Before you say that we should treat “everyday” like Friday, you must admit that sometimes Fridays feel like a breath of fresh air, light at the end of the tunnel, and guacamole on top of your chipotle bowl! 🙂

A few weeks ago I was browsing the explore tab on Instagram when I can across a cool t-shirt company called Hen&Will. They specialize in adorable kids t-shirts with hip saying and monograms. They had a “FriYay” shirt for kids but I loved it so much I couldn’t pass it up. I messaged the owners to see if it came in adult sizes. It didn’t at first but they assured me they could help get me one soon! Visit Hen&Will online and on Instagram to check out their cool kids wear and get your own FriYay t-shirt. Use promo code “AuthenticallyB” for 10% off your entire order.

The shirt is charcoal gray with white lettering so I paired it with white deconstructed denim jeans. Their are usually two versions of most of my ootd’s. One has a dressy shoe and the other version has a more comfortable shoe for running errands or just for plain ol’ comfort. I would wear my leopard ballet flats to run around and the heels for an outing with friends.

Do you have a Friday “uniform”? If so, leave me a comment and tell me about what you like to wear to celebrate Fridays! Enjoy!

Spring for Cheap?

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As we get closer to spring we break out the bright colors, flowers, and airy dresses from out wardrobes, but it doesn’t mean we have to break the bank! Which leads me to this yellow high neck crochet top that I recently found on clearance at Forever 21 for $5 bucks! Yes I said $5! It is pretty good quality for its price and has beautiful details.

I received so many compliments on the shirt when I wore it to an event recently and I couldn’t wait to tell all my fashion friends how much I paid for it. (Ha ha) For the evening I paired it with black wide leg pants because, well it’s too soon for me to fully commit to a complete spring look. Lol

So here is a tip. When you start looking for new items to add to your closet as new seasons come and go, make you’re first stop the clearance section. You may find beautiful pieces that work for the current season for super cheap. You don’t have to always break the bank to get clothing that you actually want to wear. I hope this tip helps you look great and save some money. Leave me a comment and let me know how you find deals when you’re shopping for new seasons. Enjoy!

Easy Monday

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It can be hard to get back in the swing of things when Monday rolls around so to help myself, I chose a super simple ootd.

My completely comfortable knit gray dress has long sleeves for the morning chill and is fashioned with POCKETS! Yes, I said POCKETS!! Who doesn’t love a dress with a place to put your phone. Lol Of course I paired the dress with my trusty white converse sneakers. Keeping my Monday morning simple helps me get off to a great start! Happy Monday, enjoy!

Dress- Target

Shoes- Finish Line

Purse- Charming Charlie

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!