brrrr: vintage sweater + broach


Peek-a-boo. I see you argyle socks and vintage broach :) It's chilly, but you keep me warm.

Remember when I said I was excited to start blogging again? Allll the way back in my last post? I think I'm most excited about the NIke photos about to launch in a few days... Whaaaa did she say Nike? Hells yeah, I did. Hells yeah. Stay tuned.

Love,
JaKenna
Vintage Teal Sweater & Broach
Ralph Lauren Argyle Socks

collaborations: designer/photographer, yan shur

YOU'VE SEEN ME wear Red jeans. Pink jeans. Blue jeans. And yes, even Holy Jeans. But when Yan Shur showed me these Gold Metallic jeans, I swear they felt like the very first time (like a viiiiiirririigin). And right then, I knew this would be the beginning of a glorious, glorious friendship.

Fabric: Same as Zara's gold, but the hand-feel is softer
Design: Unique back pocket design, distinctive front pocket/out seam stitching, "baby" nipple rivets

Love,
JaKenna

jakenna 2.0: topshop + steve madden

SOMETIMES BEING A secret agent spy affects my wardrobe choices. JaKenna! We need you in Bogota to assassinate the world's most deadliest man. ON IT! Oh wait, can I grab my combat boots? My outfit really isn't the same without them and I don't think I can effectively kick with sling back peep toes... This blog post will self destruct in 10 seconds. 

♥
JaKenna
Lace Bustier: Victoria's Secret

graffiti'd love: american apparel chiffon + topshop pleats

YOU'RE TOTALLY THINKING: How the ef did JaKenna paint this entire mural? Oh, you thought I just had the talents in digital communications strategy, style blogging and rocking the synth? Well, you're right. I didn't paint that ish, but isn't it perrrrrrrty!?



But more importantly, isn't this outfit the cutest? The top/skirt are closet staples (remember this and this gem?), but the shoes are new. Hello thrifted Trotters from a flea market in DC. Hello!

♥
JaKenna
Shoes: Trotters

blues-ie: think closet dress + topshop wedges

SOMETIMES I FEEL like the blue power ranger. Billy. I've got blue dresses for dayyyyyys and ya know what? Blue toes, too...


But the blue power ranger def wouldn't wear these shades. Or these shoes. Actually, maybe he would. Who am I to say?

I digress. One of my favorite features of this dress (obvi the short hemline hehe) is how the collar camouflages into the floral print. Big ups to Think Closet for this one :)

♥
JaKenna

think cool: forever21 skirt + urban outfitters top

THINKING CHILLY THOUGHTS is the only thing getting me through this NYCHEATWAVE. That and the coolhaus ice cream truck... #realtalk.


Sometimes Forever 21 can surprise you. Like when this navy zippered skirt popped out of nowhere and matched perfectly with my polka dot top. Like me + Big Gay Ice Cream or brunch + bloody mary's. Just meant to be.

♥
JaKenna
Shoes: Topshop
Blue Zipper Skirt: Forever21
Polka Dot Top: Urban Outfitters

double take: a little wicked top + cheap monday skirt

I WORE THIS top yesterday. What of it?



And I was all like nu-huh, I love that crop top thiiiiiiiiis much. And she was all like no way, you love that top at least thiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiis much. And I was like, yeah you're probably right.

♥
JaKenna
Red Vintage Crop Top: A Little Wicked
Black Sheer Skirt: Cheap Monday
Flats: Topshop

bright red: a little wicked top + converse kicks

RAISE YOUR HAND if one shirt has ever happily dominated your wardrobe.☝Guilty. 



Play dates. Vintage fashion fun was had. And Sammy Davis, Jess and JaKenna walked away happily every after. Pics from our adventure to come soon...

In the meantime, a bright purchase from the aforementioned adventure, was this crop top. I love it so much, I'm posting it twice. Tomorrow, you'll see the same top in a different look. Because. I have a wardrobe that is not Carrie Bradshaw's and I wear things more than once :)

♥
JaKenna
Red Floral Crop Top: A Little Wicked
Shoes: Converse

fine. i'll jump on the bustier train. thanks topshop.



AT FIRST, I was resistant. I thought: is this a trend for teenage hippie wannabes who I excitedly avoided at Coachella? For the wanderlust youth who think skinny straps are flattering? And then... Topshop lured me in. And I thought to myself: Deep down inside, am I a teenage hippie wannabe? Am I a wanderlust youth?

The answer is decidedly NO. BUT, give me a pair of high waisted jorts/jeans and maybe... just maybe, I'll be one someday. Or at least an awesomer, successful-er, more grown up-er version. And who am I kidding, wanderlusting is fun.

✌
JaKenna

just lovely: topshop china floral dress + dolce vita wedges


BLUE FLORAL DRESS + brightly graffitied van = the most winningest combination to date. Thank you, East Village, for your endless attractions.

Short dress anyone?  If it's going to be humid + sticky, I might as well have built-in ventilation, a short hemline and a pretty print to keep me company. Can I getta Amen.

Topshop has, by actual count, 1 bajillion fit & flare style dresses. I dig this one, the China Floral Dress, but other bombdiggitys are the Check Floral Lattice Sun Dress and the Embroidered Organza Dress. I think I can actually hear you google mapping your closest Topshop...

♥
JaKenna

naughty nun: topshop dress + american apparel chiffon

NAUGHTY.NUN. I mean, right? Black on black on black WITH SKULLS! Somewhere my mother is quietly muttering, Oh Child. 




You might be thinking, good bejesus it's too hot to wear all that black. You have a valid point. But I shall say that these doubled-up blacks are both sheer and therefore, both breezy. Plus, I'm wearing this TONIGHT, when the sun is set, the moon is risen and the summer night is perfect. Duh.

So, in conclusion: BE BOLD. WEAR BLACK. IN THE SUMMER. DON'T WORRY. THERE WILL BE. PLENTY OF TIMES. TO WEAR. COLOR.

♥
JaKenna
(jesus TS, what kind of name is that?)

grey days: topshop midi






HAHAHAHHAHAHAHHAHAHAAAAHAHA. Trying to balance on a fire hydrant is surprisingly difficult. Also, it's hilarious. Also, always never trust a photographer to help you because the shot is never always more important than your safety.

Love this dress. Easy. Breezy. Sexy. Cool. It's an: "Aaaahhh what do I wear today. Oh right, that dress I can wear anywhere!" type of dress. Perf.

♥
JaKenna
Midi Dress: Topshop
Wedge Platforms: 80%20
Mint Snake Mini Belt: Topshop
Sunglasses: Pixie Market

P.S. Do you set your iPhone to random & let the music play? #NowPlaying: STRFKR: Bury Us Alive Aimer :)

rocknrolla: american apparel chiffon + topshop jeans

BLACK STUDDED BOOTS. Check. Black shirt. Check. Black pants. Check. Actually they're Navy... but dah-ha! Black & white pictures win again.





RocknRolla Status. Achieved.

Anyone who has seen me during the last 30 days has seen this outfit no less than 28 times. Truth. You won't see me in it tomorrow, though. False.

AND since there are SO MANY American Apparel button-up colors to choose from, you may see a variation of this look as we leap gleefully into Summer. I just want to remain as honest as possible about that :)

Dusty Violet! Tiffany! Grenadine! Oh My!

♥
JaKenna
Boots: TopShop

east village romping: pinky otto culottes + steve madden virrtues

LEAPING + BOUNDING! I thought: "This cabbie must think I'm ca-razy! Jumping in the street to get these shots. HA!" And then I realized that a girl jumping in the street is the sanest thing dude has seen all day. #NYC





Culottes (aka women's pants cut like a skirt). All the rage. They say so much (What? Purple snakeskin doesn't do it for you?), so I like to keep the rest of the look simple. I'll also pair with a black tank for a nighttime look and am always just as hippie-pleased with myself. ✌

P.S. Do you spy SKULL hiding in the accessories pic? Sometime she's my inner shy coming through. Belie' dat.

♥
JaKenna
Culottes: Pinky Otto
Tank: TopShop
Belt: Vintage Christian Dior
Sunnies: Stolen Acquired from Coachella

it's raining: think closet coat + vintage boots

I THOUGHT THE saying was April showers bring May flowers.





Dah well. The weather gives me the opp to wear the bombest raincoat I've ever bought... except that I didn't buy it! I stole it.

JK :)

Think Closet decided to be awesome and clear out their fall inventory with a buy-one-get-one sale and voila! Mama got a brand new coat!

Sidenote: Sammy Davis Vintage (impeccable taste w/unmatched vintage style) thinks I like my boots because they're cinched at the waist. I'm not arguing.

Love,
JaKenna
Raincoat: Think Closet
Jeans: TopShop

the ides of march: et tu brute?

I'VE ALWAYS BEEN fascinated with the Ides of March. Besides being a Shakespeare lover (and I say that with the utmost pretension...JK, but seriously that dude is responsible for our modern language), I'm also intrigued by Caesar's ignoring of his murderous prophecy. If it were me, I probably would've hidden in my bed while watching MadMen and eating pints and pints of ice cream until midnight rang and the Ides of March were officially done-so.

But this also makes me think about how many times I've ignored my intuition and ultimately regretted a decision. Well, not exactly regretted... more like screamed DOH! whilst slapping my forehead.

Note to self: must trust self.

Anyway! In the spirit of this Roman remembrance, I've chosen a few of my top SUMMER choices inspired by the great empire... with a twist. Obvi :-)

Love,
JaKenna

fashion + gender: uniqlo cords, american apparel sheer

THERE ARE ONLY so many times you come across a sparkly tie. And when you do, your only choice is to purchase said sparkly tie. At least that's what my internal dialogue worked out. Do ya dig?

When I wear this look, I immediately feel like a:

A) British rock star
B) Secret agent
C) Ninja
D) ALL OF THE ABOVE

If you have selected D, then you are correct, my friend. You are correct indeed.

Love,
JaKenna
Blazer: Express
Button-up Shirt: American Apparel
Sparkly Tie: Rena Reborn
Belt: TopShop
Corduroy Pants: Uniqlo
Bowtie Pumps: Gap

birthday birthday

I'M STARTING TO test options for my birthday party in a few weeks! This dress might be too "holiday-ey," but I love-r the beading!

I also spy-with-my-little-eye this Aidan Mattox Beaded Dress via Saks Fifth Avenue and this adorbs Patra Embellished Tank Dress via Nordstrom.

The question is, do I want to be sweet & lovely or chic & edgy for my bday? Decisions...

Beaded Dress: Gifted from my mama
Cape Coat: Forever 21
Velvet Weges: TopShop
♥
JaKenna

the staples: rachel roy dress

HOW FUNNY IS my hair in that first pic? Ha. Sometimes the wind works against you :-)

Rachel Roy dress. I LOVER the shape.

FUN FACT! I bought this dress to wear the day after mybirthdayparty last year. I knew the scotch to water ratio would trend heavily in the scotch direction and I thought being fashionably prepared the next morning would reduce my chances of being late to work... It didn't, in case you were wondering. But anyway, 1 year later, I'm planning my next bday party and still happily wearing this dress.

♥
JaKenna
Dress: Rachel Roy
Belt + Coat: Forever 21