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Fall in Philly

( Blazer - Forever21, Cropped Sweater - H&M, Bag - Kimchi & Blue, Boots - Cooperative, Scarf - Burberry Knockoff!)

I miss my bangs! Sorry...this is the new do' guys, bangs are hard to maintain! But anyway, this is fall in Philly! One of the parks where Irene and I love to shoot. I did a lot of layering in this outfit. Everything I got was on sale and no more than $30 on each item. The bag was a birthday gift from my mom which I absolutely adore now because it's a messenger bag and a clutch and purse all in one. Urban Outfitters has really great deals on bags if you dig though the clearance, which is also where I found my booties for only $20 originally $69! The scarf my favorite accessory here is a Burberry Knockoff I think from DSW and it's my moms....good eye mom. The print fooled me and a few high-end fashionistas and I would die a thousand deaths before I pay hundred of dollars for the real thing if a replica is available. 

I encourage anyone to bargain hunt and always check the clearance racks! I do real looks for real women, and sorry uptight fashion bloggers but I don't see the point of some your blogs meant to share looks and insights when you feature $1000 shoes....not practical and definitely not made for the everyday girl you claim to be. Hi-lo fashion is the key.

- Jess

Anna Molly

"Anna Molly" - Incubus

(Earrings- gift from Guatemala, Shirt- Forever 21, Belt - Forever 21, Jeans - Levi's, Boots - H&M, Ring - my own custom, watch - vintage Rolex)

Hey guys, my hair is curly! These are my natural curls which is a rare sight. We shot this in my backyard. I like the muted fall colors and the vines. I recently went through my mom's old jewelry and found her old Rolex. Timepieces are making a comeback and this was very small and not too flashy. So fall is beginning and my favorite season, not just because the best people are born in October ;) *cough cough* but because I can wear booties and a light shirt and layer. Hopefully things we will see soon in posts. As you can tell I wear this ring a lot. It is my favorite piece of jewelry given to me by an ex lover sadly but nonetheless a work of art. Since I get asked where I got it from, it was handmade in New York by a street vendor. I picked out my own stone and color wire and voila!  A lot of my jewelry is handmade and not expensive. I like jewelry with a story and meaning and a uniqueness because I know no one has the exact ring as I do. I miss NYC and hope to make a trip there again soon for the best off-beat street finds. Thanks Walle <3

Jess

Happy B-day Jess :-)

Hey guys so I turned 22! I never ever celebrated my birthday before with friends, party and going out so I was so excited to see everyone there to make my day great! Thank you to all who came out and even more who also showed up later. It really meant a lot to me.

So my wonderful mother got this dress for my birthday! It looks better in person but the structure of it is amazing as well as the back details.

Then we have Irene and Lena my two favorite ladies and best friend. I threw in some tipsy pictures just for fun haha ;)

 

- Jess

Gloomy Sunday

(Jacket - H&M, Tank - H&M, Pants - Marshalls, Shoes - Kimchi & Blue, Ring - NYC street vendor handmade)

I'm really loving fatigue skinny cargos for an edgy look.

	Billie Holiday - Gloomy Sunday .mp3
	Found at bee mp3 search engine

-Jess

Violet Hill

(Coldplay, Bodysuit - Forever 21, Pants - Guess, Shoes - Steve Madden)

My alternative to workplace dressing/business casual.

	Coldplay - Violet Hill .mp3
	Found at bee mp3 search engine

- Jess

A Little Piece

(Corset - Topshop, belt - Forever 21, jeans - Levi's, wedges - H&M, earring cuff - ASOS, chain ring - H&M)

I thrifted this corset from a used clothing store for only $15 the original price was around $70. It sucks everything in - EVERYTHING. The corset was very structured so I left jewelry to a minimal point on only highlighted small delicate areas that people tend to overlook; the back of hands and ears.

Jess