Casual: Mixing and Matching

‘It’s not what you spend but how you wear it that counts. The key is often to dress up inexpensive basics with accessories. Something like a beautiful designer bag or belt can make everything else look richer and more luxurious.” -Chloe SevignyThis season, we had the opportunity to meet Jamillia Kamara, an educator and entrepreneur from West Philadelphia! This twenty five year old is the founder of the “Smart is Cool” clothing line, which serves to inspire young girls to be who they are; confident, pretty, and smart. She states, “It definitely was no easy feat. ‘Founding Smart Is Cool continues to be the most challenging project I have ever initiated, but I enjoy the thrill of every victory, and gain strength from every setback.'”

For this post, we will take a look at Jamillia’s bohemian summer outfit.

Jamillia is photographed here in a crotchet top and printed skirt.

We love the top just as much as as Jamillia. She states, “I would wear that crochet top every day if I could. In fact, don’t be surprised if you see me snag it in other colors. In the summer, when in doubt, wear crochet tops.”

We totally agree! The skirt gives a bohemian, organic look that complements the top perfectly. This is the perfect outfit for a chill summer day or a low key outing with friend.

“I gravitated to that skirt because I’m fond of geometric prints, and the pattern coupled with the blue and white reminded me of crashing waves. Also, nude shoes are a must. Mine are the perfect height to give you a slight elevation without killing your feet while you do some summertime exploration.I am a fan of always doing something slightly left of center when it comes to my outfits. I could have chosen nude crop tank to blend with the crochet shirt, but why?! That pink pops and I love it.”

Without a doubt, Jamilia loves taking risks! Mixing prints and patterns can be very scary for an amateur fasionista. However, Jamillia has shown us how combine simple patterns with bold prints through her crochet top and printed skirt.

Jamillia wins with this outfit, and we at UnregisteredStyle fully endorse this summertime look! She purchased each item from a variety of locations including the thrift store, Steve Madden, and Target.

Please show Jamillia some love and follow her on Instagram @_SmartisCool.