GUCCI MANG

Pepe Jeans $62

Members Only meets Motorcyle jacket ala Gucci colours.
Go for any style of rider/bomber jackets, just freshen up to a modern take.

student plaid, lumberjack perfection

This is why i love back to school! Plaid is so nostalgic it couldn't be anymore perfect for now! Vans has The Sk-8 Hi in plaid for $65. Flannel plaid with khaki suede and the Vans red stripe makes the uniform right for a student or those manliest of men, lumberjacks. If you ever find a plaid sneaker, buy it! They never get old.

Back to School

Time for class to start with new school threads. As much as I love school uniforms and any type of plaid, a repetitious theme I'm predicting to stick by for the Fall is midnight navy blues, golden/mustard yellows and ruff industrial pieces to sharpen up the style.

Target has a racer back-tuxedo dress that can be casual but also sophisticated. The sheath dress cut is classic but two details; the tuxedo neckline & the sporty racer back makes it versatile for any occasion. Definitely worth your dollar at $39.99.


Now, to mix in a new color that you should add in sparingly is a mustard/golden yellow. It's hard to describe the color since its not flat but very monotone so having a strong color makes the accent of it appealing. What better way to add it to your wardrobe than with a grandpa vest. Yea, a bit Mr. Rogers meets Weezer but adding this on top of the sheath dress, unbuttoned adds a prep school feel.
($42)

Now my favorite part, adding the industrial pieces. The right way to do this is cinching the waist with a belt, but its gotta be THE belt.. You can go retro with a 70's belt or add the still in-style skinny belt, those would work great but not the vibe I’m going for. For the dress and vest to work and stay street chic, a thick black belt with metal links is ideal. Mixing black and blue is ok, toss that NO rule out, it's one of my favorite colors to mix. The metal link on this Forever 21 stretch belt adds toughness to the soft feel of the outfit.
($7.80)

One last piece to complete the outfit is a rhinestone bracelet. Thick, heavy rocks add a feminine touch with crystal clear shine but it's still abrasive with the large faceted stones. And for this style of accessories, Fall is going to be filled with any natural stone accent possible, so stock up if you find it.
($6.80)

There you go, back to school, all set!! Add in rider boots or black wedge pumps to work in the style.