My Style: Graphic Jungle

If you're tired of seeing me in stripes, raise your hand. Ok, I see a few. Well, I'm sorry. Stripes happen. I can walk into anything store, and I'm immediately drawn to those white and black bars. Stripes have me brainwashed, but I'm not complaining. It's not like I'm trying to force you to like them just because I love them. It's not a conspiracy. I just have a problem. But this outfit is a new one for me. Never before have I worn stripes together. It's unheard of. What about stripes with dots? Yeah, I went there. It's bold. It's graphic. It's a jungle out there is these streets.



I was inspired by an outfit I saw Jennifer Lopez rocking on American Idol. I couldn't believe she was wearing stripes of different sizes all in the same dress. Perfection. It hugged her body in all the right places and the patterns didn't seem to compete with each other at all. I thought "Hey! If J-Lo can do it, then so can I." Ok, I may be a bit delusional because I don't have a booty like hers or star power like that either. But I've got something, dang it!


The Look
Shirt: Zara (similar)
Skirt: BDG
Heels: Zara (similar)
Sunglasses: Peter Pilotto for Target
Clutch: Merona
Earrings: Target
Ring & Necklace: LZZR Jewelry

The outfit is already banging, but the accessories are like the sprinkles on top of the icing on the cake. Yes I kept the heels basic and black, but they have a sort of suede texture that gives them extra za-zing. The copper necklace necklace and bronze rectangular ring are from latest collection by Lzzr Jewerly. Heavy metal never looked so chic. The shades I scored on sale from the Peter Pilotto for Target collection. Solid-colored sunglasses are such a bore. The polka dot clutch is also pretty sweet and adds some color so that I don't look like a really long barcode.


Super industrial buildings, street art, and one delicious dirty chai latte made this outfit come to life. Shot in around the Daily Dose Cafe in downtown LA. Awesome pics by Taryn with the assistance of Alex for 6twenty7 photography.

If someone tries to say that wearing different stripes together is a fashion faux pas, just show them this. I may look like a zebra plus a cheetah with a little bluebird in her hand, but I'm one hot Phoenix. Better recognize.

Carol's Daughter + Target

Guess what's coming to you live and direct from Target. (That's pronounced tar-jay for those who don't know.) It's Carol's Daughter! I knew Mama Lisa Price had something cooking in her kitchen, but I had no idea it would be this. Starting this month you can get some of your favorite CD products at your local Target store. You know how I found out? A friend of mine posted this pic of the ad from the April edition of Essence Magazine. I was floored. I also saw a similar one for the March subscripition of Curlbox and I knew something was brewing. After the jump, check out Lisa's message about the launch.

I went to my closest Target to grab some Hair Milk, and lo and behold it was already sold out! Curly girls must must have flocked to the store as soon as they heard the news. Make sure you check online to see if your Target has Carol's Daughter in stock before you make the trip. I'm so happy for my CD family. We're really moving on up!

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P.S. I still have some behind the scenes photos from my Carol's Daughter shoot that I'll share with you very soon.