Sporty Chic

There are days when I wake up I don't feel like getting all glam'ed up. When days like that occur I go to my sweatshirt section in my closet and grab one. They are super comfy and allow me to look put together with minimal effort. When I pair my sweatshirt with my sweatpants its like the perfect duo (like peanut butter and jelly or cereal and milk...they just go together).

Outfit Details: Mesh Pullover (Forever 21), Sweatpants (Forever 21), Cool Grays a.k.a. Jordan's (Gift), Mickey Mouse Hat (Choies.com), Statement Necklace (Fancy Kouture), Sunnies (Forever 21)

No matter whether you're rocking pumps or J's, shift dresses or sweatpants, as long as you rock them with confidence you can slay (in the words of Beyonce')! What's your favorite go - to sporty chic item in your closet at the moment? I'd love to hear in the comment section below.

Happy Hump Day,
-Ali

Gray + Camel

I've discovered that camel goes with just about anything, especially other neutrals. Camel in collaboration with other basic color palettes comes together effortlessly. For today's look I decided to pair my camel duster vest and tan pumps with my favorite pair of sweatpants (which I scored from the men's section in Forever 21) and my gray long sleeve shirt. I threw on my faux fur stole that I snatched from H&M a few years ago for $5 to complete the look. The reason I love this look is the fact that it's so chill but yet still put together. The sweats are SUPER comfy along with the top, but the duster, stole, and pumps elevate the look to be a bit more polished. 

Outfit Detail: Duster Vest (Online Boutique), Gray Shirt (Forever 21), Gray Sweats (Forever 21), Tan Pumps (Forever 21), Sunnies (Forever 21), Statement Necklace (Fancy Kouture), Faux Fur Stole (H&M)

Which color combo are you willing to try? Camel + black, camel + navy, camel + brown, or camel + gray? Let me know in the comment section below. I hope you will incorporate camel into your wardrobe this season. It's the perfect neutral to compliment a bevy of colors.

P.S. I want to say thank you for the huge outpouring of support from my last post about my angel DJ. While, I was a bit hesitant to share my recent ordeal with you my readers, I knew it had to be done (you guys are like family). I'm glad I was able to open up about my experience and share my testimony from my greatest trial. Just know your kind words encouraged me beyond measure.

Happy Hump Day!
-Ali

White Tee + Sweatpants + Heels

When I think about the weekend, I think about kicking up your feet, brunch, snuggling with the bae, late nights, early mornings, sleeping in, Netflixing (yes, I just made that a verb), etc. Basically, the weekend is for letting your hair down, kicking back, and enjoying life (at least in theory lol). This outfit truly exudes weekend vibes. I took the concept of sweats and a t- shirt and revamped it. In true Alis Fashion Sense style I switched out an old tee with a flowy tee, dingy sweats for moto detailed sweatpants (which are from the men's section at Forever 21: Ali's Fashion Sense Tip: Don't overlook the men's section, they sometimes have really good jewels), and sneakers for a cute pair of pumps. This look is simple, quick to throw on, yet comfortable enough to have brunch with your girls, hit up a movie with your kids, or shopping with your boo. It's versatile enough to be casual yet pull - together all in honor of the "weekend."

Outfit Details: Tee (Forever 21), Sweatpants (Forever 21 Men), Pumps (Forever 21), Sunnies (Forever 21), Clutch (Target), Broach (Forever 21), Watch (Charming Charlie's)

Who says you can't wear a t-shirt and sweatpants out and about? Grab your cutest pumps, a dope clutch, and sunnies and you're ready to go. Cheers to the freakin' weekend. What are you ladies and gents getting into this weekend? Let me know in the comment section below.

TGIF,
-Ali

Ali From The Block

"Don't be fooled by the rocks that I got

I'm still, I'm still [Ali] from the block

Used to have a little now I have a lot

No matter where I go I know where I came from"

I can't take credit for these genius lyrics from J - Lo's 2002 hit "Jenny From the Block" but the outfit that I wore on Saturday made me think of these down to earth lyrics and took me back to my days of blasting songs from the radio through my boom-box in my room. 

Sometimes you don't want to go all glam'd up on the weekends but you want to still look cute.  This past weekends were one of those weekends where I wasn't feeling throwing on some tight skinny jeans  so I opted for my favorite sweatpants, a simple white tee, and my denim jacket. I added some of my favorite accessories like my gold watch, faux Jeffrey Campbell platform boots, faux fur stole, and my patriotic Ralph Lauren Polo fitted to round out the look. I found an abandoned work space with graffiti and thought it would be the perfect backdrop for my laxed look.

Outfit Details: Sweatpants (Forever 21), White Tee (4imprint), Denim Jacket (Forever 21), Polo Hat (Ralph Lauren), Booties (Online Boutique), Gold Watch (Charming Charlie's), Faux Fur Stole (H&M), Earrings (Beauty Supply)

To get your Monday started right let me leave you with this little jewel lol. I hope you have a marvelous Monday! 

-Ali

"A" is for Athletic

My black and white "A" sweatshirt has become one of my favorite sweatshirts. Why you ask? Well of course it's black and white (the greatest color combo of all times), it has an A on it (A is for Ali, Awesome, Athletic etc.), and of course, it's comfortable etc. While traveling back to our house from my weekend spent in Atlanta, I wanted to be comfortable so I grabbed my A sweatshirt, leather tee (for a layering effect), gray sweatpants, and leather baseball cap. I later added the furry gray overcoat for dramatics :) I personally describe athletic wear or sporty gear as something comfortable yet stylish enough to be presentable (ditch those paint stained sweats) such as sweatpants, sweatshirts, sneakers, jerseys etc. Check out my comfy outfit below.

Outfit Details: "A" Sweatshirt (Forever 21), Sweatpants (Forever 21 Men), Leather Tee (Off The 5th), Gray Coat (H&M), Leather Baseball Cap (Forever 21), Wedges (Target), Statement Necklace (Forever 21), Spike Earrings (Charlotte Russe)

What is your favorite athletic gear? How do you make it fashion forward? I'd love to hear your thoughts below!

Happy Hump Day

-Ali

I'm Coming Home - FAMU 2014 Homecoming

"I'm coming home, I'm coming home

Tell the world I'm coming home

Let the rain wash away

I know my kingdom awaits

All the pain of yesterday

And they've forgiven my mistakes

I'm coming home, I'm coming home

Tell the world that I'm coming"

I went to my back to a place that I called home for 5 precious years of my life; Tallahassee, FL over the weekend. I went back to celebrate my Alma Mater's: Florida Agricultural & Mechanical University's (FAMU's) 127th homecoming. During my stint in Tallahassee FAMU enriched my life in so many ways. I learned so many valuable life lessons and I can NEVER replace those memories! My walk down memory lane as a proud alumni was awesome. I got to catch up with old friends FAMUly, see the upgrades they've done to campus, and of course I celebrated with good ole' rattler fun. Check out some of the snapshots from the weekend.

Me and roommate!!!

FAMU Alumni in the building

Multitasking - Cakin' + Taking bathroom pics

Pre-game shenanigans 

LC hits the scene - we miss you Kita & Dee

4/6 of the LC Engineering crew

The 3 emotions of saying goodbye

My riding partner, personal homecoming photographer, fashion sister, honorary rattler: Ash

Feeling myself!

Who is that in all that black?

Pardon my back

Late night bathroom #selfie's with my boo Ash

Outfit Details

CIROC PARTY

1. Black Faux Leather Crop Jacket (Forever 21), Basic Black Tee (H&M), Full Skirt (Express), Booties (JustFab), Mini Chain Purse (Forever 21), Jewel - Toned Necklace (Forever 21)

CROWN ROYAL DAY PARTY

2. Black Blazer with Chain Detail (Forever 21), Faux Leather Tee (Off the 5th), Gray Sweatpants (Forever 21 Men's Department), Laced - up Booties (Charlotte Russe)

CROWN ROYAL PARTY

3. Black Kardashian Kollection Jumpsuit (Sears), Black Blazer with Chain Detail (Forever 21), Laced - up Booties (Charlotte Russe), Statement Necklace (Forever 21), Snakeskin Clutch (Target)

GAME DAY

4. White Ruffled Button Up (K&G), Black Skinny Jeans (Old Navy), Faux Fur Vest (Forever 21), Black Faux Leather Crop Jacket (Forever 21), Boots (Target), Statement Necklace (TJ Maxx), Sunnies (Thrifted)

This is just a brief synopsis of my weekend, I had a ton of fun. I truly do bleed orange and green!! Happy Homecoming FAMU. Do you go back to your homecoming celebrations? If so (or if not) shout out your school in the comment section below.

Happy Monday Luvs,

-Ali