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After 5: Printed Dress

post_linea_041215_05post_linea_041215_07post_linea_041215_06post_linea_041215_02post_linea_041215_01Dress: Muffet’s Closet

Professional model, Linea J, is a natural when it comes to personal style and fashion.With a very supportive fan base and large social media following , this career driven woman defines her personal style on different terms: “I define style as my distinctive appearance. My style is my creative platform to express my inner mind. “

Outside of Instagram and Tumblr, Linea enjoys pushing the envelopes of fashion and personal style on a regular basis. She loves embracing her multicultural background through wild prints, vibrant colors, and unique patterns.

Now, if you don’t believe us, check out Linea’s featured look.

Purchased from a small boutique in Brooklyn, New York, Linea’s two piece dress captures the true essence of spring through floral prints and bright colors. She states, “I received this outfit from Muffet’s Closet located in Brooklyn, NY. It’s a small boutique that caters to each and every one of their clients. The owner is a gem and made me feel right at home. “

As mentioned previously, the prints on the dress are very bold and colorful, giving us that tropical feel. Think about it, you can’t go wrong with a dress that accentuates your shape, especially if you have the body to pull it off. Linea agrees, “I love the bright colors of the outfit as well as the way it accentuates my body.”

Okay, so we have this beatufiful dress, but don’t have an event to wear it to at the moment. What’s a girl to do? Easy, just ask Linea. She states, “I would wear this particular piece to a gala or traditional African wedding.”

Of course, it’s wedding season! Before you head to alter, be sure to check out Muffet’s Closet for your latest fashion finds. Also, be sure to check out Linea’s latest modeling ventures on her website: www.lineazj.com.

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After 5: Floral Blazer

post_myasia3_122114_01post_myasia3_122114_05post_myasia3_122114_04post_myasia3_122114_02post_myasia3_122114_06Blazer: Thrifted | Shorts: Target |
Shoes: MakemeChic

With the first day of spring just two days away, we have another individual style feature with our girl MyAsia. Here, this graphic designer shows us how to bring winter and spring together for an after five look.

Traditionally, floral prints are worn during the spring and summer respectfully. Not this time though! Today, MyAsia pulled out her favorite floral print blazer just in time for a quick weather change.

Now, the blazer itself is very dark, with an assortment of pink, green, yellow and floral prints. This combo also looks great when worn with a solid color shirt or blouse.

For MyAsia, she paired her blazer with a simple t-shirt, fishnets, and heels. If you look even further, each item takes a specific color from the blazer. This helps add some balance to the entire outfit. MyAsia states, “I hate matching but I’m all about color coordination. The green and Gray evens and brings out the color variation  in the jacket.”

Let’s not forget about the shorts. Shorts? Yes, shorts! According to MyAsia, “Who says you can’t wear shorts and look good in them?’

We agree 100%! A solid color pair of shorts look great worn over the right pair of stockings.

Overall, we love MyAsia’s look. She did an excellent job transitioning between seasons. How do you feel about this look? Leave us some comments below!

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After 5: Camo Pants

post_byron1_020815_01post_byron1_020815_03post_byron1_020815_04post_byron1_020815_05post_byron1_020815_07Pants: Nordstrom Rack | Shirt: Levis
Vest: Zara | Deset Boots: Nordstrom Rack
Gloves: ZARA

With a season full of snow, ice, and freezing temperatures, everyone is anxiously waiting for the first day of spring to arrive. Luckily, we had the chance to catch up with our friend Byron before winter officially ends.

While transitioning between seasons, Byron likes to think cautiously about his attire. So, he decided to wear his newly purchased camouflage pants outside the house. If you didn’t know, there are different ways to style camo pants. You should consider solid color sweatshirts, button-ups, and sweaters for the perfect combination. These all look great with camo.

For Byron, he dressed up his pants with a denim shirt, bubble vest, and leather gloves. Worn casually, this is the perfect outfit for a night out on the town, especially after work. Byron agrees, “You could wear this for your winter nights out in the city. It’s good to have layering options.”

Overall, Byron put together a great outfit! It’s very casual, yet stylish at the same time.

What do you like about this outfit? Leave us some comments below.

After 5: Geometric Patterns

post_elijah3_122014_02post_elijah3_122014_06post_elijah3_122014_05post_elijah3_122014_04post_elijah3_122014_01Shirt: ASOS | Denim Jeans: H&M
Hat: H&M | Overcoat: J.Crew

Just in case you haven’t watched the news, the temperature has been at or below the freezing mark for the past couple of weeks. Freezing is an understatement if you ask us! In some areas, the weather has been far worse, with frigid temperatures dropping below zero.

This week, we decided to take our fashion expertise indoors for our latest individual style feature. Today, our buddy Elijah decided to drop by to show off another winter look from his office after 5 wardrobe. He admits, “This look wouldn’t be so much for the office. I prefer to pull something like this off for a more evening look. Something like happy hour or a lounge.”

Yes, Elijah! This is definitely a fun outfit for a night out on the town, especially if you don’t have work in the next day. Needless to say, Elijah has a full work load during the weak, and often has to bring an extra pack of clothes if he wants to go out after work. In this particular case, Elijah’s short sleeved, geometric patterned shirt was the best item to help transition from morning to evening. Think about it! You can easily transition from business casual to going out in the matter of minutes  with a fun button-up.

Now, let’s get back to this outfit. With black being the main color, the bright colors in the geometric shirt are well balanced against the fedora, topcoat, denim jeans, and boots. Elijah agrees with us as well. He states, “I like this look because it’s very trendy. Patterns are my favorite and I feel like you have so many options when you wear them.”

We agree with Elijah. There are plenty options when it comes to patterns. Just make sure you know how to wear it effectively with solid colors.

If you are wondering where Elijah purchased his patterned shirt, head over to ASOS.com. Their US site has every pattern, print, and color in stock.

Overall, we love Elijah’s look. What do you think about it? Leave us some comments below.

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