Vintage Ralph Lauren Blazer

You know what has been getting on my nerves lately?  BRAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

I know I know I know....I need a bra (sometimes), but I just haven't been feeling like one lately (please don't tell my grandmother).  It's such a restriction, and at this point in my life I (they) refused to be held down!  So I let them go free, and I've discovered that I like them free under blazers.  Blazers are now my new shirts...sans bras. 

I want to wear every tailored blazer as a shirt now.  I feel it's such a cool look.  Even if I do pick up the habit of restricting my valuables again (i.e. wearing a bra), I will just wear the bra under a tailored blazer instead of a shirt.  And if the blazer is long enough, I will wear it without a shirt underneath and as a dress.  Blazers are life right now! 

If you've been following S&E, then you know I've been obsessing over vintage clothing lately.  I found this plaid, classic Ralph Lauren blazer on @shopvintagebowtique's Instagram page. I paid little to nothing for it.  It was literally a steal.  The purse I am carrying in the pictures also came from @shopvintagebowtique.  It was just $14 people!!!

I'm wishing everyone a beautiful and peaceful weekend.  It would be so nice if I could sleep all weekend and wake up just to eat crawfish then go back to sleep again, but I can't *sad face*.  I got people to see and things to do - everyday I'm hustling.   

Say no to restrictions and yes to freedom!

- Samjah Iman

The Museum and His Shirt

I had an impromptu visit to the Louisiana State Museum this weekend.  I never had any desire to visit that particular museum because I didn't think the history displayed would be something I was interested in seeing.  I was right.  However, they did have a few things about our jazz culture and slavery that caught my attention. 

In order to make good use of my trip to the museum, I did a photo shoot (lesson: when in boring places, take pictures of your outfit).  I wore a Polo Ralph Lauren button down shirt from the big and tall men's section in Dillard's and my Aldo sandals (similar pair here).  There are a few ways to wear this shirt (I will be showing other ways in the future).  This time, I decided to wear it as a dress.  Check it out below.  

There's something sexy about rocking oversized clothing to me.  This is one reason why I am a huge fan of the late singer/actress Aaliyah's style.  She made oversized clothing look so fly.  The oversized look proves that sexiness is not just about showing skin and accenting your curves, it's about your style and attitude.  

Keep it real this week everyone. Hustle hard!

Peace

- Samjah Iman