Booted

There are three reasons why I love fall: no humidity, the clocks go back an hour, and I get to wear over-the-knee boots.  Nothing excites me more than cute purses, spicy (free) food, and a pair of bad boots. 

Great boots allow you to dress down but still make a fashion statement.  The right pair of boots can take your outfit to another level.  If your shoe game is on point and your accessories pop, you can get away with wearing a plain, simple outfit.     

I paired my H&M boots with some cut-off shorts, a white boyfriend shirt, gold jewelry, and my cute animal print bag from Intuition.  The bag and the boots both brought this outfit to life.  

The best thing about these boots is that they were under $100!  Due to the low price, the gray pair have already sold out but the black pair is still available.  Get you a pair soon!  

Outfit Details:  Thigh-high Boots // Purse // Shirt

Have an awesome day everyone!  Stop making excuses and handle your business.  Change your mindset and hustle hard.  I'll do the same. 

Peace!

- The Boot Bandit

Photo Credit: Todd Sterling (toddlsterling@aol.com)

Fashion Blend

I view clothes as art and my body as a canvas.  My art reflects what I'm feeling for that day or moment.  Some days I choose to be colorful, most days my art is expressed through simplicity.  On the day I wore this outfit, I was feeling many different ways - elegant, edgy, and chill.  I felt like expressing all of those feelings and not suppressing one or the other; therefore, I decided to fuse all of those emotions to create my fashion statement below.   

To create the elegant part of my look - I wore my hair up in a bun, put on some dainty sunshades and carried a dainty purse. I sported a bodysuit from American Apparel to accent my silhouette, and added a choker necklace to the mix for extra class. The edgy part of my ensemble came from the jean shorts I purchased from HM.  To add even more edginess, I altered the shorts by fraying the edges and placing large holes in the front.  The chill part of my look was created by my All Star Converse tennis shoes.  

There you have it - three emotions fused into one fashion statement. 

Art is individualism.  Create your art, embrace it, and rock the hell out of it.  

Happy Monday!

Peace and Blessings

- Samjah Iman

A Man's Shirt in a Woman's World

Here’s a little secret – I love wearing men’s shirts and jeans!  Not all of their shirts and jeans, just some of them.  When I was younger I used to wear my brother’s shirts sometimes, and I would wear my daddy’s jeans quite often.  The fit was more comfortable and the baggy look was popular during those days.  Then I went through a stage where I didn’t want to wear anything but women’s clothing.  Now I’m back in my menswear stage, but I mix and match it with women’s clothing to give it a more feminine feel.

H&M Men's Shirt, cut-off shorts, Aldo Shoes

H&M Men's Shirt, cut-off shorts, Aldo Shoes

I’m wearing a men’s H&M collar shirt and it is currently on sale for $9.99!  Of course the black and white colors attracted me to the shirt, but the pattern of the shirt is what stood out the most. 

H&M Men's Shirt

I paired my H&M button up shirt with some homemade shorts.  I have literally been cutting off every pair of jeans in my closet.  I’m obsessed with cutting, and I’m running out of jeans…someone schedule an intervention for me soon, please!  For my shoes, I am wearing my Aldo off-white pumps (currently sold-out).  I wanted to wear an ankle bracelet (haven’t owned one in years but now I want one again) so I turned one of my thick, chain necklaces into one.  It’s over-the-top and gaudy – just what I was going for.  My purse is an old accessory I picked up from Forever 21 years ago.   

H&M Men's Shirt, cut-off shorts, Aldo Pumps

H&M Men's Shirt, cut-off shorts, Aldo Pumps

This fashion thing is not only limited to clothing that is made for your gender.  If you see a fashion item that wasn’t made for you but you like it, make it work.  

H&M Men's Shirt, cut-off shorts, Aldo Pumps

Have a safe Memorial Day weekend! And while you’re eating barbecue or whatever, tell a friend to check out my blog….it would make me blush! LOL

- Samjah Iman

The Hat is the Reason

When I was younger, I didn't understand why my father wore so many hats and caps or why my mother often threw on wide brim hats to complete her wardrobe; but now I get it.  In most cases, hats make an outfit come alive.  I have learned that I can throw on a nice hat or cap with almost any outfit and make my look even more stylish.       

I would suggest that every fashion junkie own at least two stylish hats or caps.  They turn an ordinary outfit into an extraordinary one.  Hats not only make your outfit pop, they also camouflage your hair when you are not in the mood to comb it; and that is exactly what was happening on the day I took these pictures.       

The other staple in these photos, aside from my hat, are my Steve Madden Wantagh Booties.  These faithful booties have gotten a lot of wear.  They go with just about anything!  I wear them with skinny jeans, shorts, skirts, and of course dresses.  I consider these shoes a fashion investment.  When you purchase shoes that go with almost any outfit and can be worn all year round, you are definitely getting your money's worth. 

Outfit Details: Wantagh Booties // Ribbed Raceback Tank Dress // H&M Duster (old) // Wide Brim Hat (old) - Urban Outfitters

- Samjah Iman

Respect the 70s

Although I am deeply in love with the era I was born in - the 80s - the 70s seemed so freaking cool.  I can picture myself kicking it in some dark, smokey club with this outfit on while men are swarming around the place talking jive, afro puffs are in full effect, and Al Green is blasting from the speakers.  The fashion from the 70s era intrigues me.  I love how the clothes were tailored to everyone's body during that era and how the outfits were simple but eye-catching. 

Flared jeans are pushing their way back on the scene.  The H&M jeans I'm wearing in these pictures have the right amount of stretch in them, therefore they hug the bottom perfectly - like a pair of 70s jeans should.  Tying my blue jean shirt up and adding some platform shoes to the mix definitely gave my outfit that 70s look.

Oh, check out my vintage Gucci purse!  This was an awesome Christmas present that was purchased from @Bells_Boutique_ (Instagram).  This boutique has all kinds of vintage designer bags (authentic) for excellent prices - my type of boutique.  

Outfit Details: Fitted Denim Shirt // Flared High Jeans // Aldo Booties (old) // Vintage Gucci Purse - @Bells_Boutique_

Are you digging 70s fashion?  Tell me your go-to 70s piece below. 

- Samjah Iman