No Limit (s) : A week of THIS Army Fatigue Trench Coat...

I had a dream... yes, a dream about this coat. Woke up, googled it, and I saw nothing. The way my Creativity is set up these days, if I can't buy it, (which I couldn't) I'll make it! So I went to the thrift store, bought three jackets, and put them all together.

The next question I had was, what would I wear this coat with? Answer: Hell, Army Fatigue IS the new black. So let's just say Everything! LOL I plan to dress this up, dress it down, I'm wearing this mug to the gym, and the laundry mat! HAHAHAHA

Since the University of Alabama won the National Championship last night. I had to add the houndstooth. Today we're mixing prints.

Jacket- Thrifted / Created

Jeans- DIY

Top- Thrifted

Boots - Citi Trends

Happy Tuesday!

ELM

Clothes in Shxt: A Fashion tribute to Solange Knowles

It's no secret that my favorite Knowles' sister fashion wise is SOLANGE hands down!  I mean can you blame me? Her style is creative, it's forward, it's unapologetic, fierce, fabulous, represents freedom and speaks to my creative soul!

When styling for clients her fashion profile is one I draw from for inspiration I had an idea. For my Birthday, I wanted to dedicate a fashion week to Solange. I'd take a few of her looks, recreate them (whether it be sewn by me or thrifted), take pic and post! #CelebrityStyleCapture Well, I ended up breaking my camera =(. But, where there's a will there's a way! Lucky for me I have friends who just so happen to be MU and photography experts!

I get to dress like Solange for a whole week and I'm too excited about it.

As I was browsing for looks to recreate, I fell so far in love with this Alessandra Rich Gown she wore to the Angel Ball NYC in 2011. It's definitely a classic!

Drapped for the gods!
Dress replica: @Shapelylouise
MUA: D'asia Monet- @BrassyBeauty
Hair: Veronique Pretty Protective Styles By V
Photography: CJ Harris @CJharris1985 

Did I get your attention?! Stay Tuned for the rest of the SOLANGE  Week! 

E. Louise 

Creative Mechanism

I went thrifting with one of my good Judy's last week and I saw what looked to be a mechanic's jumpsuit (Car, air, etc) and I decided to try it on. I was on a $10.00 or less budget and the suit was 9.99 so I was going to leave it. Lucky for me, my friend saw my vision, took pity on me, and bought it for me! (Did I mention I have great, wonderful, loving, supportive friends)

                                        

I made the legs shorter, to give it the capri or culottes feel

added a belt along with other accessories! I consider my Hips and accessory! LOL

You have to be creative! So be sure to think outside the box!

Have a great week!

E. Louise

OOTN: Romper and Tights!!! *Blogger inspiration*

Happy Tuesday!! I take notes not names!!! I see how a lot of my fellow blogger friends put on shorts with colored tights and I think this is the perfect way to bridge the gap between Summer and Fall wear! By now you should know that I am a sucker for color and this romper gave me all the life I needed. To jazz it up even more, I added this beaded sequin vest. As always check it out and let me know what you think!

Romper: Coniques House of Style
Vest: Thrifted
Tights: JC Penny
Boots: Steve Madden

*INfamous prison Pose*

*Muah*

Added the Black Blazer (staple piece).. not sure why this pic is not focused.

In mid dance!

Keep Dreamin,

E. Louise

Thrifty Thursday OOTD 12/29/2011: Skirted...

Hello!!! I hope you all are having an awesome short work week!! I love the holiday season and all the days off that it brings!! HA! I've been dragging due to the lack of sleep these past couple of days but "sleep in Saturday" is right around the corner!

I found this skirt on my thrifting venture last week and the print alone melted me! My goodness it was eye catching! I can't believe people are giving this stuff away! Below are a few different ways I came up with wearing the skirt. Really similar to my post Look What I Found. I also found a pair of leg warmers I've never worn even though I've had them for about 5 years are so... Are they still back in style? If not who cares I'm wearing mine! LOL Check it out and let me know what you think....

1st Look

2nd look -Belted

Skirt/Dress - Thrifted
Tight- Charlotte Russe
Shoes- Torrid
Tee- Old NAvy





the belted look is my Fav....

I went with the belt and the gold accesorries... Without Gold I feel incomplete... *Shrug*

 

3rd look
This look is a close 2nd...With a Blazer Of Course See Below... (last minute wardrobe change)

                    You could also substitute the blazer for a cardigan/sweater and this one is my new FAV!

                                             Happy Thursday!! Have a Safe NYE!!!

Keep Dreamin, 

E. Louise