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After 5: Pastels

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Top: Rainbow
Pants: Rainbow
Wedges: 6pm
Pocketbook: ALDO

With the end of spring on the horizon, the last thing you want to do is forget about all those pastel colors in your closet.

Pastel colors? Yes, pastels! You know, all those pale hues of yellow, blue, green, red, and pink. Not only are these pastel colors perfect for spring, they are very easy to style.

Here, Takeira shows off her latest pastel friendly outfit. From head toe, Takeira is capturing the true essence of spring. For starters, her white top and pink pants from Rainbow compliment each other quite well. This combo is very appropriate for the month of May. Also, the floral wedge heels add a nice touch as well, pulling out that pale pink color from her pants.

Overall, well done Takeira!

So, how do you feel about this particular look? Feel free to share with us in the comments section below.

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After 5: Snakeskin Pants

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Pants: BCBG
Sweater: H&M
Boots: YOOX

“I’ve always been told that I have a unique style, which I have grown to become proud of. After all, why fit in when you can stand out? Unlike many, my basics are prints and one of my favorites is snakeskin. Every season I am purchasing a pair of snakeskin shoes, pants, or a shirt. I have held onto this BCBG pair since college, I knew they would come back in style, remixing them for the 2017 transitional weather season!” – Dyandra Raye

If you are the girl that can’t resist statement pieces, why not try a pair of snakeskin pants. Snakeskin?! That’s a thing? Yes! Out of all the animal and reptile prints on the fashion market, snakeskin is quite underused. Considered sexy yet sophisticated, snakeskin prints are imprinted on leather based surfaces, adding an illusion of texture.

For this post, Dyandra Raye rocks a pair of snakeskin pants from her spring collection.

Worn with a pair of knee high suede boots and an over-sized white sweater, these snakeskin pants are a perfect balance between style and comfort. The light weight stretchy material act as the perfect substitute for leggings or spandex. Once the over the knee boots are added to the mix, it’s party time! The blue undertones compliment the snakeskin print quite well.

After 5: Wool Coat

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Coat: Bargain Thrift Center
Sweater: Solemio
Skirt: H&M
Shoes: Giuseppe Zanotti

As you already know, we are truly in the midst of a transitional period. Our afternoons are becoming warmer for longer periods of time, while are evenings are still quite chilly. So, if you are headed out after 5, be sure to stay snug in your favorite wool coat.

Here, our favorite stylist, Dyandra Raye, shows us how to style a black and white houndstooth coat. Purchased for $25, it looks great when dressed up with other contemporary pieces.

Examining further, Dyandra Raye wore a cropped sweater and midi skirt under her coat, giving us that NYC flavor! Remember, black on black is the safest way to go, especially if you want to elevate your look.

For a little pop of color, Dyandra Raye added her yellow clutch to the mix.

So, how do you feel about this particular look? Feel free to share in the comments section below. Thanks for reading!

After 5: Dress Down

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Blazer: Macy’s
Sweater: Primark
Jeans: Levis
Chelsea Boots: Primark
Handkerchief: Macy’s

In this new age of fashion and personal style, dressed down formal attire is all the wave. Your favorite classic menswear pieces are being mixed with non-formal wear, or even street wear pieces.

Here, Jordan shows us how to dress down a tuxedo jacket. Today, he rocked his jacket with an olive green sweater and denim jeans.

For his footwear, Jordan chose the ever popular Chelsea boot. To accessorize, he added the touch of a baby blue lapel and donned a printed bandana for a little urban flair.

So, how do you feel about this particular outfit? Feel free to share with us in the comments section below.

Thanks for reading!