I’M TOO UNISEXY FOR MY SHIRT: How To Rock (& Rob) The Male Wardrobe

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Today’s Mood Ingredients: Masculine, Feminine, Unisexy.

Unisex everything is a trend that has been around for decades; not always at the forefront, but always there. I remember my men’s sweatshirt/jacket days back in high school & the huge hoopla surrounding the release of CK 1, the first unisex fragrance (which I would totally still wear if it didn’t evoke memories of nerdy days gone by). And though the days of women in XXL men’s sweatshirts & jeans are mostly long gone, the era of boyfriend jeans & boyfriend tees still prevails. Boyfriend tees are great & all (HELLO, Mossimo at Target, $8!), but there’s just nothing like creeping into my brother’s closet (sorry Boogs, if you don’t know, now you know..) & borrow hoodies & tees that I can then wear over skinny jeans & a sweet pair of flats. So, go ahead & surreptitiously (or if they’re nice, just ask) borrow your brother’s, significant other’s, or grandpa’s clothing (Macklemore style)..OR just go out & buy menswear just for YOU..and be too unisexy for your clothing!

Seen above, sand faux leather & cotton lightweight jacket (21Men), black cotton tee (21Men), indigo skinny jeans (Forever 21), & classic B&W checkerboard loafers ($4.99, Charlotte Russe..a proud buy!). Sustenance consideration provided by Dunkin’ Donuts. 😉

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Today’s Interlude: “Man! I Feel Like A Woman,” Shania Twain

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BESPECTACLED SUNDAY OOTD: EXPOSED ZIPPER MAVEN

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I thought I’d smile for this one because I was starting to scare myself with the other pics & I have no cute spokesmodels. And since Sunday is the day of rest, my contact lenses are also taking the day off.

Exposed zippers are all the rage on the runways right now & what better way to pay homage to my favorite functional friends than to wear them head to toe? I call this look “No Frills” because it’s a little bit tough guy (BUT there are hidden frills in there..SURPRISE!). I paired a sheer white frilled blouse (Forever 21) with Caribbean green capris (Forever 21)  (It’s 50 degrees, ok!? For NYC, right now, that’s summer) & black faux leather peep-toe bootlets (I don’t love the word “booties” with exposed brass zippers (Bakers Shoes). Threw on my favorite little NYC boutique find bomber jacket with more exposed zippers (in COLORS!) to complete a feminine fighter ensemble.

Below are some more detailed pictures of my top half (calm down).

FRILLS  ZIPPERS

HAPPY SUNDAY, FAVES! 🙂