PFM Obsession: Jemima Kirke

I followed the entire first season of HBO's Girls and was struck by Jessa's sharp wit and free-spirited attitude...but as each episode flew by I found myself completely swooning over her vintage-chic wardrobe. I love finding out that in real-life, Jemima Kirke's personal style inspired her bohemian character's look. 

 Her signature style revolves around mermaid hairdos, drapey kimonos, floral prints, felt hats, bold peep-toes, and matte lips...with a bit of velvet, feathers, and leather mixed in. I did a little research and was thrilled to realize that Jessa's outfits are actually a combination of vintage pieces and Jemima's own wardrobe. This girl blends effortless, eclectic, and feminine into one charming package...and her lovely British accent is perfection. It can't hurt that Jemima's mom owns a vintage store in NYC called Geminola...ooh I feel a major shopping trip coming up! 

Costume designer Jenn Rogien and creator Lena Dunham take the outfit reins for all four girls on the show and I admire that they stay true to the situation surrounding each character. I'm really looking forward next season to see more of Jessa's inspiring looks. You might have heard the rumor that this series is dubbed the new Sex & the City...but the fashion is definitely much more attainable. We are talking Zara, H&M, J.Crew, Anthro, and the Brooklyn Flea...not Manolo Blahnik, Dior, Lanvin, and Ralph Lauren. 

Check out Jemima's website...in addition to being an actor, a mother (and my latest style icon!) she is also an artist who creates beautiful paintings. If you are obsessing along with me, here are some pieces to get you started on re-creating her look for the fall season. xoxo Becca

1. Glistened Fedora, 2. H&M Biker Jacket, 3. Zippered Feather Earrings, 4. The Edge of Girly Top, 5. Ilia Beauty Lipstick in Wild Child, 6. As a Matter of Flat in Leopard, 7. Devaki Maxi Dress, 8. H&M Patterned Pants, 9. Scandi Top Knot, 10. Ombre Aztec Playsuit, 11. Floral Print Kimono, 12. Moonlight Lagoon Open Toe Heels

PFM Styling - DIY Twisted Locs

i have been feeling bored with my hair recently.  i felt like i was wearing it in the same styles over and over again.  some styles are tried and true, but i was looking for some excitement.  after reading the September 2012 Essence (the one with Jada Pinkett-Smith on the cover) article about "7 Days of Hot Styles for Relaxed or Natural Hair", i was inspired to try this two-strand twisted style for my natural hair.  it was simple and only required time and patience.  you can try this too!  here's what you'll need: 

1. a rat tail comb for parting  
2. your hair moisturizer of choice - i love the smell of this one from Shea Moisture.  the ingredients are mostly things that i recognize - an added plus- and the scent reminds me of the beach!
3. rod rollers like these from Ricky's. remember that the smaller the roller diameter, the tighter the curls.
4. you'll also need some hair clips to secure your hair out of the way as you are working.

now for what i did:

first, i washed and conditioned my hair.  after towel drying to keep it from dripping, i then, used the rat tail comb to section a portion of my hair.  i made smaller sections as went along, about 1/2" wide by 1/2" high (think boxes).  after moisturizing the smaller section, i twisted it.  when i had 4-5 twists, i wrapped them around a roller while they were still damp.  repeat until your whole head is complete.  it took me about 2 hours and remember about 1/3 of my head is shaved.  i let my hair dry on the rollers over night and you can see the results above!  love it!  to keep them curly, at night, i put them back on the rollers; so much for looking sexy lol but it sure pays off the next day! xo sesheta

PFM Styling: Taking the Blonde Plunge

there is nothing like dyeing your hair to make you feel brand new.  i have alluded to my desire for color for over a year now and i finally took the plunge!!  i have been rocking my natural color since early last year and i officially missed having two-toned color (lol i was once referred to as the girl with two-toned hair).  i'm soo happy with the results too.  doing your hair yourself can be hit or miss.  luckily, i haven't had bad results.  it may be due to my attitude going in.  either way, you can't be afraid to do it.  i tell myself that i am going to love it no matter what. ...and i actually do! thank goodness!!!! lol, cause it could've been really bad.   i used the tie-dyeing technique so my hair would have that dip-dyed look.  exactly what i was going for!  ...and just in time for my summer tan! yay #ilovemyhair #naturalblackhair xo sesheta

PFM Styling: New Sunnies c/o Urban Outfitters

rocking my Dazed and Confused sunglasses!

i have realized that i really love a good pair of sunglasses.  in fact, i love them so much that i actually have more pairs than one person can really wear at one time, lol.  the other thing that i've noticed about my collection is that they range from expensive to cheap.  if they flatter your face, it really doesn't matter if they are $5 or $500.  

while perusing the mall with Becca, i dragged her to Urban Outfitters because i was on a hunt for a pair of cute, cheap sunnies that i could wear for whenever.  though i have a pair that i love and have been wearing, i didn't want to wear them to the beach and get them scratched.  at Urban, we were happily surprised by all the cute trendy frames available at no more than $16!! i had a hard time choosing between three different frames and the pair above were the winner (and they look fab with our new hoops- score!!).  i got the Ray-Ban look without the price tag! yay!  though i had only intended on wearing these to the beach, i switched out my more expensive pair for these and have been rocking them ever since!  love it! :) xo sesheta

p.s. i am also having fun playing with the photo editor Pic Stitch.  stay tuned for more photo collages! :)

PFM Styling: Kyoto Japanese Maxi Dress, Take 2

Sometimes you have to celebrate a dress in style. Sesheta passed on this gift to me from Sugarlips, and wearing it beach-side seemed to be the perfect way to pay tribute. The sheer floating layers on the Kyoto Japanese Maxi Dress kept the look fresh in the heat. It was a gorgeous evening...the setting sun...the waves...and the dress caught the breeze just right. At first I wasn't sure how to make this piece work for me, but I was totally inspired by the bold print and decided to give it a splash of warm-weather glam. Vintage wooden bracelets, a sleek twisted ponytail with tousled waves, and dangling gold earrings are all I needed to easily go from walk on the beach to dinner date. Side note: I love going barefoot but it seems shoes just had to be required for dinner! xoxo Becca

(Mini Mandalas Earrings- MavenFresh, Dress- Sugarlips, Bracelets-Vintage & Metal Monk, Sandals- Dolce Vita)

PFM Styling: Sugarlips Kyoto Japanese Maxi Dress

i feel like Becca and i are officially bloggers now.  why do i say that? well, we have received our first freebie just for doing what we love best - styling clothing and blogging about it!! how cool is that?!?

we'd like to introduce you to the Kyoto Japanese Maxi Dress c/o Sugarlips.  i love this dress!! for me, the best part about this dress is the color combination.  i love the teal and shades of pink in the flowers.  i also love the play on length with the short slip underneath the longer sheath on top.  there are so many ways you can wear this dress but i chose to wear a hot pink bandeau underneath for a pop of color.  then i added some of my fave accessories at the moment - my nude pumps, turquoise studded hoops and bangles galore on my wrist.  i wore my hair in a top knot so that i could show off the full dress as well as keep cool.  though i wore this dress for a day at the office, it would be perfect for a night out on the town.  i can't even count the number of people who told me they loved my dress! it's one thing when you feel like you are looking fresh but when others notice it too, it just sweetens the deal! :) xo sesheta

P.S. the fun part about being a fashion duo is that Becca and i get to share the goodies!  i can't wait to see how she styles it!

(Hoops {coming soon}- MavenFresh, Dress - c/o Sugarlips, Pumps - Etienne Aigner, Blazer {not shown} - Vintage Diane Von Furstenberg, Bandeau-American Apparel )  

PFM Styling: Fur Vest & Denim, Take 2

 

I'm back with another fuzz 'n denim remix that's pretty different from Tuesday's ensemble. Taking inspiration from the ladies over at Eat Sleep Denim, I thought it would be fun to create a second look based on two key pieces: a fur vest, and a denim dress. Ok, so technically this is my tunic-length denim button-down, but it does cover my bum... hmmm we shall call it a denim shirt-dress. I have a thing about combining girly and tough items; it's all about the lace leggings with motorcycle boots. Winter is here and we should all be embracing our opportunity to feel no pain and layer fashionably!

Let's cue ESD's winterizing tips...and now for how my look got worked:

 Get your girly-rocker on by layering a long denim button-down over a mini dress or tunic top with printed leggings (go for something feminine like lace, dots, or florals.) Add a fur vest and biker boots. Take it further with a leather cuff, studded handbag, or chunky chain earrings.

Which outfit did you like best? If you don't have a fur vest in your wardrobe, are you now considering getting one? It's no surprise that I'd love to have another...the options are endless! 

(Fur Vest- RACHEL Rachel Roy, Denim Buttondown- Anthropologie, Black Tunic Dress- French Connection, Rachel Pally Lace Leggings- Shopbop, Leather Cuff- Flea Market in Miami, Rosegold Madge Boot- Modern Vintage, New Jade Cascade Earrings- MavenFresh)

PFM Styling: Fur Vest & Denim, Take 1

This lovely faux fur vest found it's way into my collection and immediately I was overwhelmed (in a good way) by all the different styling possibilities! After recently discovering the blog Eat Sleep Denim, I was inspired to combine my love of winter layering with my love of denim and create two looks that are so easy to rustle up. 

For this first outfit, kick it off with your little denim dress. My dress happens to be an oldie, but a goodie. While on vacation in Vermont I wandered into a shop and there it was; it's a wardrobe essential that I love being able to re-work all year round. I'm wearing leggings, but opaque tights would also be an option. Chocolate knee-high boots add some interest and warmth...and let's keep the layers going with a striped knit turtleneck. I love that the alternating oatmeal and black stripes really bring out the color variations in the vest. The peacock feathers in my earrings add an unexpected flash of bright color. Finish with a fuzzy crocheted turban and you'll be textured and toasty! The look kinda speaks to my inner  "glamper" (glamorous-camper.) Or maybe it's just the scenery.

Stay tuned for Take 2 on Thursday!

(Faux Fur Vest- RACHEL Rachel Roy, Denim Dress- Sanctuary thrifted, MNG Turtleneck- JC Penney, Black Leggings- Old Navy, Boots- Frye, Feather Fanfare Earrings & Turban- {coming SOON!} to MavenFresh, Nails- OPI The It Color )