Take a white shirt for instance: V-neck, Cotton made, single stitched… Simple. No frills attached. Now take a pair of black wide leg pants: Invisible, unnoticed, double stitched, thermoplastic silk… Still categorized as simple. Look closer. Simplicity is often overlooked as people get drawn to the world of frills. The fur coats, the red and white polka dotted leather jacket, the velvet green dress with vintage gold and ruby buttons. An applause to the fancies, but it is the basics that make the outfit become the frills. Sue Maesta taught me that the most. Creating a line of simple headbands that’s able to create twenty looks , Sue Maesta took this simple product from our childhood and brought sexy back ! A single headband able to be a hat, a scarf, a beanie, a hair tie and even a wrap. As a matter of personal policy for the last two weeks, I haven’t left my house without my new toy. The simple design can fool anyone. It sure fooled me. But always look closer. Simplicity has more to offer than what the eye sees. Behind every white shirt is that tuck waiting to be created, that knot sitting in patience, and that necklace or jacket that will bring out endless possibilities onto that simple white V-neck shirt. Behind every Sue Maesta headband, is that twenty-first look waiting to be unfolded. There is power in simplicity. These amazing headbands can be purchased at Ricky’s NYC. In Collaboration with Ricky’s NYC. Thanks Varick for the Photos. xo, JG
Read MoreOld is New: An E. Tittlemouse Collaboration
Theres always that one things in every vintage store that makes your heart beat a little faster. In this case, it was Yves Saint Laurent’s Nehru collar wool sharkskin jacket paired with Mr. Wang’s pleated wrap top over the cutest pair of Paul Smith’s wool plaid pants, Pringles, Lutz and Patmos, Herve Leger and more Yves Saint Laurent. Yes, the quaint little store in downtown Jersey City nearly gave me a heart attack. One of the things I would gladly die for , besides homemade cream puffs. I had the sweetest pleasure joining Napoleon and Belinda over some brunch at Marco and Pepe last weekend to speak about all the positive and lovely things vintage brings. Old things have a way of bringing new relationships together. Thanks for the pictures Varick! xo, JG
Read MoreSheer Shenanigans
The age of transparency has taught us that secrets have no meanings anymore. That those who keep secrets end up falling off the radar, unable to grow. Honesty and having an open mindset is the new trend just as Chiffon seems to be everyone’s new bestie this fall. “Secrets are inexistent” , Lagerfeld says. I’m sorry Lagerfeld , but I will beg to differ on a certain extent. There are good parts and bad to all that exists. With that being said, let’s concentrate on the good for now. To you readers who are forever asking how to grow your blogs, I won’t ever stop repeating myself: Collaborate. Open up. “Connections whether extensive or little, with always benefit you, ” says my sheer side. The other side never reveals secret number two. Get creative and build that yourself. Today, I had the pleasure of working with AKA Clothing , a UK brand. Very well known in the UK and growing widely in the United States, their luxury contemporary collection has been seen on bloggers such as Arrest This Gal, Rebellionaire, Rachel T. Tyler, Visa Lom, Francis Lola and many more across the country sharing the same love for this amazing brand. Sheer leaves the imagination with enough wonder just as secrets leave just that right amount of mystery with that balance of respect. Too much and it becomes tasteless ~insignificant even. You become nothing as you reveal more. This is why I believe girls need not take their clothes off to be beautiful, significant and successful. Ladies, there is a right amount in everything. Balance. In Collaboration with AKA Clothing Thank you Varick for the photos. xo, JG
Read MoreNot another fashion post
I grew up wanting to be Pocahontas. That didn’t really work out too well. I never liked camping or fishing nor was the fashion of feather extensions ever for me as well. So a doctor it was. Sadly that didn’t go all too well either. I never liked blood ~ the sight or odor. That rubber gloves + metal pungent smell never agreed with me. In between all the trial and errors trying to figure out what I wanted to be, I’d find myself sketching. Dresses, shirts, people etc. Fashion it was. But I took courses in biology anyway. Adding to that ,more courses in science ~statistics even. (I know right?) But it was always Fashion. That love never went anywhere. It was patient. Patiently waiting for me to accept it with open arms, take it in and work with it. It was to be my happy place. Through all the labs, the chem experiments, the calculations, it was always there. The only thing left for me to do was pursue what I was made to do. Never surrender your hopes and dreams to the fateful limitations others have placed on their own lives and want for yours. Don’t waste your talent. Whatever it is ~ a writer, a banker, a dentist, a designer, go after it. The vision of your true destiny does not reside within the blinkered outlook of the naysayers. Judge not by their words, but accept advice based on the evidence of actual results. The heart and what its passions are, has reasons that the mind will never understand. Friends and family who suffer the lack of abundance, joy, love, fulfillment and prosperity in their own lives really have no business imposing their self-limiting beliefs on your reality experience. Whatever it is you want to be, go and be it. By doing what you love, you will inspire and awaken the heart of others. You were born awaken your dream and make it a reality. Now go after it. I’m glad I went after mine. Something different for the mid-week. Photos by Ryan Chua Jeanne wears [ White Romper by Tobi , Silk Blazer by Vintage Ferragamo] xo, JG
Read MoreShe wears the pants
I have worn this get up so many times and I’m still not sick of it. Alexander Wang says it’s one thing for someone who knows how to dress up and clean up well, but it’s how they dress down that makes it all interesting. Dressing down to me translates into boyfriend jeans + loose tanks and shirts + 5 panels and fitteds aka borrowing my boyfriend’s goods and dressing up like a little boy. Men’s wear is rocked better by the ladies , not to mention that they’re obsessively comfortable. Ladies’ wear ? Who needs them when the magic is in the men’s department. If you have never been good with scissors but want to get better, cropping pants on a near daily basis is a good way to achieve that level of perfection. Yes, these were pants before. Boredom stroke and tempted me to snip away. Levis, I know you still love me anyway. It’s refreshing to think that when they say, “she wears the pants,” I actually mean it. Literally. In Collaboration with BMC headwear. Check out their awesome gear here. Jeanne wears [ 5 panel from BMC headgear , Bomber Jacket from Staple ] Thank you Varick for the photos! xo, JG
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