Tailored Tuesday - Get fitted!

Bespoke:  made to fit a particular person; also : producing clothes that are made to fit a particular person

Men, are you looking for that je'nais qui when it comes to dressing?  Maybe a clothing company that has ninjas to help you out?  Tired of listening to people complain about your style (or lack thereof)? Or you want to take your style to the next level?  Maybe you are wondering what bespoke clothing is?  Allow me to introduce you to Bonobos.  A singular destination for all things considered stylish and innovative with some fun thrown in. 

Founded in 2007 for men that want awesome clothing without the hassle of shopping for mass produced styles, you can either shop online or go to your local Nordstrom's to check them out.  But here is where it gets good fellas, they offer guideshops you can PHYSICALLY go to help you find the right fit and style and be done.   (Guess who is taking her boyfriend in to one...) And lets face it, women love a man that has on great fitting clothes (its our version of lingerie).  Think I'm wrong?  Ask any woman you know about how attractive a well dressed (and groomed) man is....drool........

But lets talk about the Bonobos spring line. Spring seems to be struggling to make itself know here on the east coast.....but Bonobos can fix that right up for you.  I mean polar vortexes and below 65 for over 3 months?  So just in time for spring, they have launched a new collection of men's seersucker and cotton suits, which is a great-fitting and a lightweight BREATHABLE fabric just right for summer weddings, garden parties and mint juleps!  They even offer shirts in chambray, floral, stripes and classic white button downs in lightweight summer fabrics. (And I'm crushing on the Newport Poplin shirt myself.....) Pair the shirt with a seersucker suit or with some chinos for that classic American look.  Why not even scoop up some travel jeans for when you are jet setting around the globe? They even have non iron pants!!! Like how much easier can it get?

Got a wedding?  Bonobos will custom fit you for that big day, and think of it as an investment piece.  You can always use well fitted slacks and a blazer right? Right.  Plus buying off the rack is just so....last season guys.  Time to step up the game and given by my IG feed men are really looking to break out of the basics mold.

If your still unsure about fit, styling, or like the site says a good chili recipe, hit up the ninjas for some deets. But here are some pointers to think about when it comes to fit from VP of Design, Dwight Fenton

“Fit is the most important detail for a suit. Marry that with classic color options and quality fabric, and you have a great looking, versatile suit for every occasion"

Fenton’s simple suit tips to find the right fit:

• Fit starts with the shoulders: The jacket should grab your shoulders snugly but not be overly tight. If the shoulders fit, pretty much anything else can be adjusted.

• Length matters: To determine the appropriate length, you should be able to cup the bottom of the suit with your arms by your side.

• Show some shirt: A flexible but general rule of thumb is to have a quarter-inch of your shirt cuff showing. If you’re wearing a heavier cuff, like a French cuff, you may want to show a little more.

I know so often I see men in terrible fitting clothes and all I can think about is Stacy and Clintons advice from What Not to Wear, invest in tailoring.  So guys take a moment and really invest in some basic wardrobe staples that FIT THE RIGHT WAY guys, and trust when I say it will pay off.  Like I say, style is saying who you are without speaking, so what do you want to say to the world?

Check out the site here and make that appointment! bonobos.com

Check out some photos of the new spring items (and the details IN the clothing)....you cant go wrong with anything from them honestly! 

Jewelry Trends 2014

Want to know whats in this spring?  Then check out this article with founder and CEO of Chloe + Isabel Chantel Waterbury.  Pastels, bling and of course statement pieces.  You can find all the pieces at my boutique!

Read the article here!

Like the styles?  Shop them here

 

Needing Feedback!!!

Ok guys, here is your chance to help shape my blog.  I need you, the readers, valuable feedback on how to get to the next level.  Here are some pointers that I've gotten so far

•  Full width photos, at a higher res within your posts. This has been known to capture more attention and reduce the bounce-rate
•  For something like "Want to shop the styles click here," make the "here" clickable and link that with your bitly link instead of putting it afterwards since it looks cleaner
•  Look into photoshop to pop colors in your photos a bit more, to make it (again) more engaging and fun in a super easy way
•  Look into designing a logo & branding
•  Purchase a domain name.

Yes? No? Have a better idea?  Comment and let me know!!

Career advice from IMAN?

So leave it to Rachael Zoe to do a women in fashion series, which I love.  These are women that I admire and wish to emulate and try to incorporate their advice into my life.  The recent one is with Iman, and she was the first black super model and married to David Bowie, and I think she is a classic beauty.  In the Q&A she speaks that women should network, as we love to lift up other women.  As far as fashion goes she wants women to maintain their femininity and not hide in men's clothes.  Want to know more?  Click the link to read the full Q&A.  What is your take away?

http://www.thezoereport.com/women-of-style-iman/?utm_source=Sailthru&utm_medium=email&utm_term=thezoereport&utm_campaign=TZR%3A%20Women%20of%20Style%3A%20Iman!%20Ad%3A%20ZGallerie%20Sweeps&utm_content=B

Be Creative Be You

So last week I got a great email from Daily Candy about an interview they did with Miki Agrawal about starting your own business and quitting the 9-5.  Find your passion and understand what fields they translate into.  Also look at your closest friends, are they mover and shakers or unmotivated and no goals?  You become what your environment is so look and evaluate what you surround yourself with.  This really resonated with me as I recently quit my job and am looking for work.  While I am selling the great chloe+isabel jewelry (which you all should check out my boutique) its not generating a real source of income.  Most of it is that I need to spend some time walking the beat and talking to people.  But I digress, after reading this article I think its time I sit down and look at what I enjoy doing and where I want to go.  Looking to make a change yourself?  Read the article and if you have left your job let me know how that worked out for you.

http://www.dailycandy.com/new-york/article/152895/Miki-Agrawal-Interview?et_cid=61856&et_rid=633174&linkid=%%%3dRedirectTo%28%40canonicalURL%29%3d%%

Need an asssitant?

So recently I had the pleasure of attending a meetup even hosted by a high school classmate of mine who has launched her own business called PA for a Day.  The premise of this is that if you need help for a day or more you pay a small fee (starting at $20 an hour) and you can have your own personal assistant.  This person will pick up laundry, groceries, walk your dogs or do anything that you cant get to in the course of the day.  Click on the link below for more info and tell her Jessica sent you!

PA for a Day

A bit of randomness

so I feel like its been some time since I actually wrote anything on my blog lol.  Please forgive the recent polyvore obsession so I apologize.  I've also been super focused on my boutique and trying to generate sales since a sistah doesn't have a steady source of income. 

It appears that summer is in full effect (hello 85+ weather) which means that I hate being sweaty as much as the next person.  During summer my hair is always up as its to hot to have it down laying against my neck.  Pants, im not understanding why women think dresses are great.  If your thighs touch like mines, nothing is worse than chub rub and heat rash.  So I personally stick to pants and loose tops.  I also realized that after last night that maybe its time to give up the heels.  Stop, I know your shaking your head but hear me out.  I wore my heels last night for a networking event which required about 30 minutes of standing and dear god my feet were hurting.  maybe its because im  not dressing up for work anymore and I need to retrain my feet, but I couldn't get to my car fast enough to change into flats.  So im thinking that its time to accept my age and gracefully move into flats.

Working Staples

Wondering what you need for office supplies in the clothes department?  Well Rachel Zoe partnered with Shira Suveyke, VP of Global Buying at The Outnet for the top five pieces to get you through the work week.  Her staples also include some techie pieces.  Here are some add-ons I think every girl should also own.

1. Nude and Black basic pumps
2. Classic White Button down
3. Statement piece of jewelry
4. Basic black leather bag (not fake leather)
5. The LBD
6. Sexy undergarments

Office Staples

Chloe+Isabel

And guess what! I have some of these items on my poshmark closet so check them out

poshmark

An idea

So question to everyone out there, would you like me to post videos of makeup tutorials?  let me know!

Lipstick and life

So yesterday I remembered something I was once told when I started working (yes that was awhile ago). I should wear lipstick as it helps "polish" my look. Now when I heard that I scoffed an thought what does she know? As I've gotten older I find that a swipe of lipstick does complete my outfit and gives me that "polish" to any outfit. Now i find that the younger generation has moved away from this idea but think maybe it needs to make a come back. My current color is cover girls everlasting, what's yours? Thought?