Blogger of the Week: Jess Tran of Jess Loves Fred
Friday, January 13th, 2012
Ever since we discovered Jess Tran–the 18-year-old PR/advertising student and fashion blogger from Sydney–we have been motivated to trade-in every basic piece in our wardrobes for clothing and accessories that are decidedly bold. From her asymmetrical haircut to her signature statement necklaces and colorful sunnies, there’s nothing boring about the self-professed thrift store junkie’s feminine-cool style. We love her knack for both working loud prints, and pairing unlikely looks–including multiple polka-dotted pieces, and sundresses with borrowed-from-the-boys loafers. We’re also fans of the fact that a number of her cutest buys are Etsy and eBay finds. Like Jess, we’d bid on a leopard print clutch any day…
Images via jesslovesfred.com
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Celeb Style: M.I.A.
Wednesday, April 21st, 2010
Since the first time I saw M.I.A burst onto my television screen over four years ago in her “Bucky Done Gun” music video, I can honestly say I have never seen a woman rock tribal/Eastern/hip hop-inspired threads the way she had. The ultra-vibrant colors of each of her outfits looked like a delicious rainbow of silks and satins I could only dream to pull off in my own college town universe. But M.I.A.’s style, like her music, is ever-evolving, constantly sampling different genres and completely original.
Her trademark sunglasses and conductor’s hats always seem to grab my attention but it’s her outfits that really exude her creativity as an artist and as a woman with a strong connection to her heritage. Always opting for loud, tribal prints and trends typically donned by early ninties rappers, M.I.A. could grab the attention of a blind man. Feeling a little bit intimidated by her colorful, even eccentric style? That’s okay, you can still pull off a little bit of M.I.A. style without jeopardizing your reputation as a fashion conscious dresser.
Here are some tips for getting the everyday version of her look: Opt for black, rather than primary colored spandex leggings, they will definitely give your outfit an edge without looking too bold. Patterns are always a must, but chose either a printed top or bottoms, not both. Mix larger pieces of gold jewelry with your accessories and don’t be afraid to add unusual accessories into your ensemble as well. Conductor hats are always a good choice and if M.I.A gives it the go-ahead, it’s safe to say it will be in style for a while.




Images via Celebrity Clothing Line and Rolling Stone















