Trenched

December 20, 2016 by Samjah Iman in Style

Y'all can keep sleeping on thrift shopping, but I'm not. I'm almost addicted to it. It's exciting to see what one of my favorite thrift boutiques will find next. I literally stalk the boutique everyday, and my stalking efforts have been rewarded. Check out the trench coat I got for under $100 below!

I am in love with this coat! Some days I open up my coat closet just to stare at it (don't judge me, I'm just admiring art).

This coat is heavy, warm, and can be worn with multiple looks. On this day, I paired my trench coat with a black turtle neck, my cut-off/homemade Wrangler shorts, some opaque/leopard tights, and my Steve Madden Pumps (similar pair here).

I purchased this coat from Shop Vintage Bowtique which can only be found on Instagram. This boutique has everything from affordable Ralph Lauren Blazers to leather handbags! I'm super obsessed with this boutique!

Thank you all for tuning in weekly and supporting me. I appreciate you more than you know. My goal is to be the best version of me and to encourage you all to do the same. Let's rock this journey called life and stylish clothes together!

Talk to you soon!

- Samjah Iman

Bel-Air Bodysuit

September 08, 2016 by Samjah Iman in Style

My brother and I are the biggest fans of the classic TV show The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air. We can recite almost any episode word for word. The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air brings back so many memories. It was cool to see a black family living good in a ritzy suburb of Los Angeles while raising their rebellious nephew from the hood. I couldn't wait to tune in each week to see what scheme Carlton and Will had up their sleeves or what Hillary would be wearing (her clothes were on point). Remember the episode where Will's dad came back into his life for one day only to leave him again? My heart ached for years after that episode. His father could have at least told him bye......I still haven't recovered from that episode. What about the episode where Aunt Viv goes to the dance tryouts and upstages all of those young girls with her dance moves? My people make me do that dance often when we are all together because I can mimic Aunt Viv's dance moves from that episode to a tee! Don't make me put on my unitard and show ya'll one day!!

Okay okay...enough of the reminiscing. The Bel-Air, throwback bodysuit that I am wearing in the pictures (available at Private Stock BR) gives me that 90's feel. The cool thing about this bodysuit is that it can be worn as a swimsuit too! To accessorize the bodysuit, I added my Cuban Link Choker from Intuition. This choker added the right amount of flare without overpowering my whole look. My heels are from Steve Madden.

That's all for today sweethearts. Once again thank you all so much for tuning in throughout the week. I am so grateful! Talk to you all soon!

P.S. - Be a little selfish and do something for yourself this weekend......you deserve it.

- Samjah Iman

Walmart Men's Tee + African Print Purse

August 11, 2016 by Samjah Iman in Style

Who knew a Walmart men's t-shirt and African print purse would go so well together?

I purchased a pack of v-neck, men's t-shirts from Walmart a while ago to use for a mentoring project I was overseeing. I gave each mentee a shirt, and kept one for myself because I'm a borderline, t-shirt hoarder. Recently, I bought an African print purse from Monica's Thrift On A Budget, and I was anxious to carry it. I was looking for something to throw on with the purse, and I came across this t-shirt in my dresser. I wanted the purse to be the focal point of the outfit so I kept it simple and went with my favorite color combination; black and white. As a result of my outfit choice, the purse definitely got the attention it deserved.

This is the pose you strike when you thought your hair was a bug crawling on you. Lol.

Outfit Details: Walmart Men's V-neck Tee // Steve Madden Shoes // Old Navy Rockstar Jeans // African Print Clutch Purse //

Don't sleep on Walmart men's t-shirts as fashion! They come in handy!

Have an exceptionally, cool weekend everyone! Thank you so much for checking in with me weekly. Don't forget to share my blog with your friends and family. I appreciate you all! xoxoxoxo

Any specific weekend plans? I'm nosy lol.

- Samjah Iman

Currently Coveting...

March 31, 2016 by Samjah Iman in Must-haves, Style Review

The picture above shows the face I make when I see items I want. I get mesmerized. I guess it's safe to say that I am a functioning shopaholic. I say functioning because I don't need to check into rehab just yet, and I pretty much have my shopping hobby under control (I think).

Anyhow, summertime is approaching and there are a few items that I would like to have in order to make my 2016 summer super cute. Peep the items I am coveting below.

These Birkenstock Arizona Mono Sandals would be perfect for the summer. They are the ultimate relaxed sandals. I actually owned a pair when I was younger, and what I remember most is how comfortable they were on my feet. On any day I could throw on some distressed jean shorts, a ripped t-shirt, my Birkenstocks and boom - a chic summer outfit is born.

I love relaxed jumpsuits. There are so many ways I can wear the ASOS Minimal Jumpsuit. I can style it with a belt, a hat, some heels, or some sandals (the Birkenstocks above). It's a perfect versatile piece.

What needs to be said about these bad babies? I want them!!!

Summer means swimming, and hitting the beach in this Private Party swimsuit is a must. I am into one-piece swimsuits because they can also be worn as bodysuits under jeans, skirts and shorts. I live for multipurpose fashion.

I adore photography and how different pictures can tell a story. I want to own several different types of cameras one day so why not continue my collection with a cute one? The Fujifilm Instax Mini 8 camera has a vintage look and takes cool pictures depending on the film you use. I must have one NOW!

Last but not least....this is my ultimate wish. I have loved bike riding since I was a child. This bike would be perfect for me to cruise around town on while exploring and looking stylish. I can't wait to get it!

Well there you have it...my small wish list (it grows daily). Stay tuned to see if I purchase any of the items above soon.

- Samjah Iman