featured – ALEX LAROSA

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While summer is still alive and well, I can’t help but look forward to fall fashion! When it comes to your wardrobe, transitioning between seasons can be a bit tricky! Today, I want to share three wardrobe tips for transitioning from summer to fall! I’m wearing head-to-toe maurices and I already know this is a look I’ll be wearing non stop for the next few months!

Quality Essentials

Let’s talk about this denim, shall we? maurices is a new to me brand and I’m so happy I discovered them! I’m wearing their KanCan High Rise Skinny Jeans and they fit me like a glove! maurices has tons of quality fits and styles for bodies of all shapes and sizes! And can you believe that this pair is only $64?! When shopping for a transitional season, my main focus is finding quality essential pieces that will last! From the fabric to the construction, I can tell that this denim will absolutely last from summer to fall and beyond! These jeans come in sizes 14W-24W and in short, regular, and long hem length. I’m wearing a regular length 22W!

Layering pieces

The easiest way to guarantee a smooth transition between seasons is to embrace layers! You truly never know what you’re going to get this time of year, so be prepared for weather to change at the drop of a hat! maurices has tons of great layering pieces that will have you looking cute and feeling your best anytime and anywhere. I opted for this flirty tank in a neutral color that can be cropped, worn down, or tied in a knot! And I added this pink hooded jacket for a pop of color and a lightweight option for fall or a chillier summer night. I paired all of this with classic white sneakers and a nude leather hoop that I know I’ll wear over and over!

Versatile Mindset

The key to mastering your transitional wardrobe is having versatile pieces and a mindset to match. Each element of this outfit is adaptable for day or night, summer or fall. Crop that tank and roll those denim cuffs for a sweet and simple summer look! Or added a jacket and wear your jeans at full length when you need something a bit warmer! Learning to mix and match and experiment with my wardrobe is one of favorite things to do this time of year!

This summer is nearing its end, but the adventures are far from over! I’m so happy I discovered maurices and that I’m one step closer to building up my fall wardrobe! Make sure to check out the outfit details below! Happy shopping!

Denim | Top | Jacket | Shoes | Earrings

Ayyyyeeee Happy Black History Month, everybody!

I’ve had a love/hate relationship with this month for most of my life. When I was a young kid, Black History Month didn’t mean all that much to me. The lack of melanin in my teachers and classmates meant that any extra attention to Black history was reserved for what could fit on the glass encased bulletin board that hung somewhere near the administration office. Once I got to high school, I started to hate Black History Month because I knew that meant a super awkward moment was awaiting me. Every February 1st, a teacher or a classmate or once even the principle would decide to point me out as one of the only two black people in the class (shout out Marcus Shelby if you out there) and ask me some kind of unwelcome personal question that would have me speak for all black people.

It wasn’t fun. BUT then I graduated high school, moved to LA, and learned to self educate! Black History Month became a time where I chose to learn more about myself and my black history than I knew existed. I was geeking out over the Moors, Madame C.J. Walker, and so much more. Did you know that ancient Egyptians used afro picks? In college, I decided that Black History Month was insulting. Why would we only get a month when others gets the rest of the year? I would look at what major media decided to cover and be frustrated that they wouldn’t dive deeper into the history of black people globally. I’d hashtag #BLACKHISTORYYEAR every single day in the month of February.

I still believe that discovering more about black history will enrich your life all year round. I also know that it is not everyday that people are looking to educate themselves on any kind of history. So, if black people have an opportunity to share our history, learn our history, and have our history acknowledged; I’ve got to be on board. I celebrate Black History Month because I want to know more about the past to help me prepare and move toward the future. I hope you all have take even a few moments to learn something new today! And you can start here!

Outfit details:

Pearl Embellished Beret: Similar here!

Jumpsuit: Here!

Faux Suede Booties: Similar here!