A personal menswear theory

Being in my shoes, you get to hang out with a lot of guys (going to dances, etc.) the one thing that will make any man worthy of a woman is nicely fitting clothes. I have sen many guys in horribly fitting things, and I wanted to cringe. Nicely fitting things can make any man look SOOOO sophisticated, and so many women will fall in love. In a nutshell

Wear clothes that fit

The excitement of new stores

Right about where my mom mom lives, there is supposed to be a DSW going in. I only found out on Friday that it opens next week. I saw he billboard and I was like "yaaaassssss WAIT... NEXT THURSDAY?!?!?!?!" I got so excited and I couldn't wait to try some shoes on there. Besides, I need some new flats. It was very thrilling.

The first time in high fashion

When you are an average Jenny like me (going to high school, normal family blah blah blah...) you don't really get that many experiences in terms of high fashion. Every summer, my grandmother and I usually take fay trips to New York City and shop around. Last Summer, let's just say we wandered on to Madison Avenue. I seriously died and went to the big runway in the sky. I went into Louis Vuitton, Armani, Michael Kors, Lacoste, Tommy Hilfiger, Tiffany's (Saks Fifth). I wanted to try the Louis heels on but my grandmother was like "DO NOT TOUCH ANYTHING OR SO HELP ME." I seriously died and went to heaven... it was fabulous.

My strategy for formal events...

So every time I have to do something where I have to dress up, I get really REALLY excited. I usually prepare months in advance, but end up pulling through the night of. So one day I thought "why don't I get stuff done faster?" I figured out that I am a really horrible procrastinator that sets highly unrealistic goals. So I worked out a plan for stuff... here it goes.

If you have to do something formal (award shows, important parties, etc.)

2-3 months

• get the basic look together
• make sure it fits

1-2 months

• get any alterations done that need to be done
• if the fit is good, try the outfit on again, make sure it still fits, or of you need any alterations still, DO THEM!!!

1 month

• Draft the hair, and if you are a woman, draft the makeup
• make sure all of your products are fresh so you do no damage
• Try the ensemble on again

2 weeks

• actually go to the planned location and have your hair (and makeup) done
• wear a button down to the hair trial
• try on the ensemble one more time

1 week

• if this the first time in a high(er) heel, practice walking around in the shoes
• spare yourself the idiocy

Week of Event

• Just keep your confidence up, maintain a healthy look, and life will be good...
• in a nutshell, don't freak out
• keep practicing in those heels!

Day (or evening) of Event

• If you are a student (like me), do something fun after school
• if you have a restaurant in a close distance, eat before getting hair done
• Go to the salon of choice in your normal clothes 
• wear a button down for the salon
• stylist's daughter trick
• At about an hour away, start to get dressed
• the order of operations should be dress, hair, makeup
• shoes go on about 30 minutes before leaving

So this was my formal plan

RIP to one of my favorite designers

RIP L'wren Scott. Your classic looks will inspire us all.

My stylish metamorphasis

When I grew up, I was primarily raised amongst the boys, so I took up a tomboy lifestyle. I did karate, and got really active. The downside of that was that i wasn't the skinniest person of the group. Many people have called me "sir" well into my elementary school years. The downside of the whole thing was that I also wanted a pixie haircut like a good friend of mine had. In the summer of 2011 (I think) I started the change into a more feminine look. I got more feminine clothing, and learned to embrace it. I went down on the Gildan t shirt size, which helped with showing off my curves. I did get the pixie cut I wanted, and I felt freed. There was one problem though, makeup was next on the list. I never had an interest in makeup until my 8th grade year. I always thought of it as a security blanket; but it isn't. Makeup to me now is a new way to express myself. i enjoy the natural palettes. Now i am a freshman in high school living my life to the fullest!

Musical Theatre Days.

It's Oklahoma Day in my school, so i did a royal blue t shirt and black sweatpants. Unfortunately, they are a little bit too low at the crotch. As soon as i get home, i have to pack some blacks and leave!

The end of the musical era (for now). help

Tonight starts the final week of rehearsal, that means all black! sadly, the nicest black thing i own is a Michael Kors longsleeve. But luckily in May I get to go BACK to the YNOT Awards looking stunning! Lets pray i get a new dress! does anybody have any recommendations with what would go with a pair of roughly 5 inch lace booties?

A little bit about me.

In a nutshell...

What i fall head over heels for:

• Black, white, and a pop of color
• sleek lines
• nice fit
• making an outfit you
• a well constructed look

What i HATE:

• Ill cut pieces
• the color brown
• turtlenecks
• mom jeans
• mismatching things

Fave color: Royal Blue

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Just remember: you wear the outfit, it doesn't wear you