I Sequins That Emotion....

One thing I love about thrifting is not finding the gems but, what you do with them. On my online store www.istylehunt.bigcartel.com I offer one of a kind pieces that are not sold in bulk. They are sold on a first come first serve basis. I want people to be original and authentic. In this blog post I styled one of my favorite finds. This piece is currently available on @istylehunt_ When I spotted this piece I'm not going to lie I was undecided at first but, then I tried it on and I knew it was leaving with me. I wore this chocolate sequins jacket over this +H&M basic dress. I love the burnt orange contrast with the jacket and of course my shoes are from +Forever 21

Keeping It Nuetral.

We can all admit that season hottest trend has been neutrals. Whether it's tan, grey, black, white, or in this case green. You can spot almost anyone in these colors. In this post I'm wearing an Olive Green Dress I purchased from a boutique in NYC. You can shop their online store www.mystiqueboutiquenyc.com Be careful when shopping this site, they literally have every trend in stock and it was so hard to choose. My shoes of course are from www.forever21.com. Such a great purchase, I love a comfy heel that I can wear all day long & these babies fit the job! Forever 21 offers these shoes in tan, black, and the taupe color which I am wearing. The black Top Coat I purchased a while back from Strawberry. They do not have an online store but, you can google their locations. Leave any feedback, Comments, or Questions below. Hope you enjoy this post. I had fun shooting it. Follow my instagram @_iambitiousness. Shop my store www.istylehunt.bigcartel.

Pop of Blue.

Necklace : www.forever21.com

Shaw: www.istylehunt.bigcartel.com

Bodycon Dress: NYC Boutique 

Heels: www.forever21.com 

Top 10 Summer Essentials!

Its summer right? I know as fashionistas we all get shoppers impulse, and we want to buy everything in the entire store but, just hold on! Before you go on your next shopping trip I'm going to give you the top 10 summer essentials each girl should have in her wardrobe. 

1. YUP! In my White Tee

Everyone should own a basic white tee. You can dress it up with statement necklace or dress it down with a jean jacket. The possibilities are seriously endless. I love a white tee because on those days when you don't feel like getting dressed, you can throw on a basic white T-shirt and a statement necklace and head out the door! 

2. White Denim

I know ..I know not everyone can't be Lisa Raye but, in some white jeans you sure will feel like her. I am seriously obsessed with white jeans because it gives you a fresh look. Your sure to standout in a crowd. So throw on those white jeans and your best pair of strappy heels and head out to that day party 

3.The Jumpsuit

If your the type of girl that loves a one piece, you should at least own three or more of these. Jumpsuits are the best thing ever. It doesn't require much thinking. You can go from 0 to 100 real quick! It also gives you the opportunity to focus on your shoes and accessories. www.frenchconnection.usa.com 

4. The Statement Necklace 

I have been racking up on these lately. www.hm.com  has a great selection and if you visit their stores they have so many on sale.Who doesn't love a sale! I find that on simple nights I reach for a chunky necklace a white tee and some distressed denim. It's a great look when you pull it together with a bold red lip and some comfy heels.

5. Sneakers 

I know you guys are probably reading this like. What!? Sneakers? I really do think these are a summer essential. They are actually on trend. I see so many people wearing them now with a body-con dress and denim or leather jacket. Since I purchased my ADIDAS Superstars I have not stopped wearing them. They go with all my casual looks. I've found so many ways to incorporate them into my wardrobe. I usually reach for these when I'm running errands and I want to keep it cute and give my feet a break from the long work week.

6. Highwaisted Jeans

If your not summer ready yet high waisted jeans can be your best friend. Those days when your feeling a little self-conscience about your mid section you can reach for these jeans and a loose fitting top and your good to go! I live for an effortless look. As a Jersey girl I tend to over accessorize, and I learned keeping it simple says a lot more. Get your custom pair from www.istylehunt.bigcartel.com 

7. Bodycon Dress

Now this another obsession I have a great midi length dress and the correct undergarments will have you feeling like kim k. She is a great example of how you can wear these pieces. I purchased a couple in the basic colors. Grey, black & white. They definitely come in handy when you have last min plans with the girls.

8. Strappy Heels

Pick a color any color! I've always been a fan of a strappy heel. Lately they have been all the craze. I've purchased a royal blue pair. ( if you follow me on Instagram @_iambitiousness ) you can see how I styled them. I chose to go with a bold color because it's summer and  I wanted to experiment with some color.

9. Sets

If you have not found out by now sets are in! If your afraid to take a risk with your style, go ahead and purchase a matching set. You will definitely look like the ultimate fashionista in this item. They are offered at so may stores. I purchased mine from a boutique in NY called www.socialapparel.com. They are always up to date on the latest trends.

10.Rompers  

Last summer I really was not a big fan of rompers because I felt like everything would be hanging out. But, that has changed. I found the perfect romper at www.socialapparel.com. It fit great and plus it was on sale. So I said to myself why not give it a try. I wore it over memorial day when I visited Washington,DC (pictures are posted on my Instagram @_iambitiousness) This was honestly the most comfortable outfit I wore all weekend and I will be getting more!

French Connection x Istylehunt

So I'm back again with another post! I'm excited about this post because I was able to team up with my photographer in Washington, D.C and work magic. I was also able to team up with French Connection and style these amazing pieces. I mixed in a couple of Istylehunt pieces as well to make it my own. Below each picture you will see the link where you can access each piece. Hope you guys enjoy! I had so much fun shooting this lookbook. Please feel free to leave your feedback in the comment section below.

Leo Leopard Jumpsuit: www.USA.Fenchconnection.com
Shoes: www.forever21.com
Bag: www.forever21.com
Top Coat: www.strawberrystores.com

Sweater: www.hm.com
Whisper Light Trousers : on sale
www.frenchconnection.com
Pepper Metallic Open Toe Flats: www.frenchconnection.com


White Jumpsuit is sold out. No Link Available.
Melody Heels: www.frenchconnection.com

1 Top. 3 Ways !

Am I the only one that dreads that transition from Fall to Spring? Please tell me I'm not the only one with this issue....The weather never wants to make up it's mind one day it is cold the next day it's warm. I find there is always a struggle when I am getting dressed. I have to figure out whether or not I just want to roast or be cold. When I styled these three looks I kept that concept in mind. I wanted to give you guys some options on what to wear during this time of the year and maximize your wardrobe while doing so.

 These three looks are based around this Navy Scuba Crop Top I recently purchased from the www.thegeishahouse.com . I stumbled on this boutique while I was thrift shopping in Philly. I decided to take a look inside after I saw their window displays, and I am glad I did because I discovered a hidden gem! I decided to pair this skirt I got from

www.forever21.com with this top. I've been exploring neutrals and I felt like this would be a great color to use against this top. To keep the color scale going I wore these camo & nude printed pumps to seal in the look. I feel like the shoes tie everything together and its takes the look from conservative to fun and different. This outfit can be worn for a night out, brunch with friends, or on a date-night.

For my ladies that don't well in heels this look is for you! First let me say... I'm a now a proud sneaker owner! It took sometime but, I was on the hunt for some walking shoes. After doing my research I figured these Adidas Superstars would be suitable for the look I was going for. I am so in love with these sneakers because they go with everything. I realized they were pretty popular, when I tried to get my hands on them they were sold out everywhere. I finally found them at www.finishline.com. I paired these kicks with these all white high-waist pants I recently purchased from www.hm.com. I wanted to keep this look fresh so, I used these pants to make the top stand out. This is great outfit to wear while running errands, shopping with the girls, or to the movies.

When you throw it on with heels it immediately takes this look to the next level. Shoes and coat are from www.forever21.com. 

This next look is my favorite because I live for a midi length skirt. This skirt is actually from a set but, I was not ready to wear it together yet so, I paired it with this top. I love the colors together and the dark grey pumps tie it together so well, Skirt is from www.payhalf.com. This look is so affordable that is why I love it so much. You can look great if you use your resources and be a frugal fashionista! 

Orignality vs. Hype

Blend in vs. Stand Out

 

It is imperative for me to different. It's what keeps me sane. I feel like some people rely solely on people in the fashion industry to be a template a for them. Looking to them as inspiration is great. But, the idea is to make these styles inspire you not duplicate them. ( don't get me wrong I do look at magazines and what celebs are wearing to draw creativity) but, I don't rely on their fashion sense to forecast what I'm going to be wearing for the next season. Over the years I can't count how many times I recall myself saying I was "passionate about fashion" but then a spark went off and I realized it's not the fashion I'm passionate about, truth is it's the style. Style is timeless there is no " what's in now". It's about what you feel like wearing that day. I use to plan my outfits in advance but, I stopped I realized my killer outfits were the ones that didn't involve any thinking. It honestly all depends on my mood when I get up that morning. I actually mentally put outfits together in my head. 

The originality factor kicks in when you stay true your style, and not allow "what's in the now" to taint your personal style. When I'm out and about and someone compliments me on my outfit I tell them thank you. But, there is a different satisfaction that I get when someone approaches my and says ... " I get it ". Now THIS makes me feel like I got my point across without having to speak and that should be the main goal when it comes to displaying your personal style. When others understand what I'm saying, thinking, & feeling through my choice in clothes and how I put them together it is truly an indescribable feeling. At times I wonder if being an introvert helped me gauge my style.( let me explain) ...I never really paid much attention to what others were wearing. I try and stay in my own little bubble and buy pieces that cater to me or just items to enhance my wardrobe. I did not want what others were wearing to cloud my vision when it came to my choice in clothes. I did not want to buy pieces because they were trendy I only wanted them if could see myself wearing them on more than one occasion in a million different ways.  Looking back now I think it paid off. ( side note) never let your friends opinion of your outfit make you change your clothes if you love it, and you own it, then you better wear it!  

Which brings me to say ...this is why I created Istylehunt. This brand is simply what it says 

"I hunt for styles". Whether it be in a thrift store or a Burlington coat factory sales rack. I don't discriminate ! I love originality so the pieces that I find are NOT sold in bulk. What you see is what you get. There won't be another one. I did this because I was hoping that someone would " get it ". Get the fact that I want to push people to be original.  There are a lot of boutiques and vintage shops that sell items that everyone can acquire and I'm sorry but, I simply did not what that for my online shop. I wanted pieces that people could purchase and step out the house feeling confident because they knew that they would not catch someone else wearing it. So, instead of me complaining about people not being authentic I created a brand where I can bring that to my generation and the ones that follow. 

As Istylehunt was in progress I got a lot of questions about my personal style as well as where I shop. Now this why I decided to blog. ( BehindIstylehunt.blogspot.com) I felt like it could work hand in hand with my brand. Showcasing my personal style and showing potential customers how to style their IstyleHunt  pieces. Bingo ! I want people to understand that my blog is simply showing you without labels you can still look top dollar. It's all about how you pair the items in your closet. You don't have to break the bank. I'm constantly reinventing my wardrobe and when I say that I don't mean shopping. I mean recreating the pieces I have and styling them with other items I already have. There is no need to spend money on designer items just to say you have them. Those items in my opinion are not timeless. I want my blog to be a platform for you to leave your feedback about these topics. I want to know how you feel. Let me know what you guys want to see more of and I will try and bring that to you. Until next time dueces!

 

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