Memo 159: The Stalk is Real!

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 11, 2014

Subject: Zara Faux Fur Vest 
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I don't normally consider myself a stalker but when I do I stalk, I stalk clothes, shoes, handbags and accessories!

A few seasons ago, Zara presented this faux fur vest online and the stalking commenced. See, I know Zara and I know Zara has seasonal sales. Much like BCBG, the items that you love have an 85% chance of going on sale. Fact! Well, kind of fact based on a fictitious statistic…

That's neither here nor there, the point is to get what you want and to get it on sale! When I'm in stalk mode, I like to periodically check the availability of the item (read: stalk by the minute).

If it looks like it's about to sell out, I may have to fork over the money to pay full price but I, also, know about the possibility of the restock. That's where a little risk taking comes into play. I've often lost out on an item that I couldn't live without that wasn't restocked and nothing haunts us like the things we didn't buy!

So, cheers to a little fashion risk taking!

Photography by: Amir Lowery

Website: amirlowery.com

Instagram: @princelowery

Get the look:

Zara Faux Fur Vest - Similar here and here

Sachin + Babi Fringed Blouse - Similar here

H&M Pants - Similar here

BCBG Harness - Similar here and here

Charlotte Olympia Dolly Slingbacks - Similar here

Kenneth Cole Clutch - Similar here

Memo 158: Backpacking Through U Street

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 7, 2014

Subject: DC Street Art 
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So, about this backpack trend. Yeah, I'm definitely a fan. 

When I saw this Jefferson Faux Leather backpack at Saks Off Fifth, I was instantly drawn to her. She didn't look immature like some of the others. She was very grown up; sexy, even.

Although, I mostly carried this backpack like it was a hand bag, the OPTION to strap it on was there! In life, you've got to appreciate having options.

Photography by: Amir Lowery

Website: amirlowery.com

Instagram: @princelowery

Get the look:

3.1 Phillip Lim Blazer - Sold on eBay here or similar here

Fraiche by J Crop Top - Similar here

Zara Trousers - Similar here

 ASOS Turban - Similar here 

Pour La Victoire Oxfords - Similar here

Saks Fifth Avenue Backpack - Sold here

Marc Jacobs Sunglasses - Similar here

Memo 157: Look, Ma! No Hands

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 5, 2014

Subject: Hands Free
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OB. Sessed! 

Ok, I know this is taking it back like side pony tails and slouch socks but this hands free movement is giving my spirit life. I'm talking belt bags and backpacks. No seriously. Just imagine being able to literally throw BOTH hands in the air like you don't care at Coachella next year when Pharrell decides to invite his twelve closest entertainer friends to come out and perform again.

A few weeks ago, I was sporting my Michael Kors belt bag at Howard University Homecoming's tailgate and I just felt so free. I wasn't fumbling around when I went to make myself a plate of the finest of southern cooking or when pouring myself a very adult beverage.

Listen, Linda. Get into this hands free movement. It may change your life…

I'm more of a sleek and sexy belt bag/backpack kind of girl. These are just a few options that I have found and loved. 

1. Chloe Stanyon 

2. Zara 

3. Nasty Gal

4. Boticca

5. Newbark

6. Elizabeth & James

7. ONE by Erin Dana

8. Chloe Stanyon

9. Clare V. 

10. New Look Xhatch