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Tips To Merging Comfort Wear with Style

All photography by the talented Fiona Montagne

If you physically feel good in it, you'll wear it. Comfort and style can merge into a fabulous package, resulting in you looking polished and pulled together. Can I get an amen?!!f The yoga pants, tracksuits no longer get to claim "comfort" exclusively. A sweatshirt can be chic.  It comes down to how you pair these varied styles together. Here are my top tips for rocking comfort wear with a hefty dose of style. Paparazzi can snap your picture because I've got you covered ;) 

Say hello to my little friend denim

Trust me, a pair of great fitting denim instantly makes an outfit looks more pulled together. I'm rocking a high-waisted straight leg cropped denim from Fancy Pants. High-waisted denim will change your life. The belly button is almost covered is probably what a binky feels like to a baby: safe and comforting ;) I paired it with a simple sweatshirt from Everlane and my favorite go-to in the shoe arsenal, ankle boots. 

The little details matter

Casual wear should be fuss-free so I choose accessories to elevate what I'm wearing. This Clare V fanny pack is packing (tehe) so much COOL! It leaves me hands-free as I get through my day and it adds a little extra style to a simple outfit. The fishnet socks are another fun surprise. It takes little effort and makes comfy wear sassy.

High low mix

Blending casual wear with dressier styles gives the "I tried" look to an outfit. These Coach ankle boots can easily be dressed up or down. Their chic simple style lends a polished addition to my sweatshirt and jeans combo. This high low mix can be accomplished by wearing a streamlined wool coat, a lady-like bag or a dressy silk top with your distressed denim. 

You are worth all the little effort that makes you look and feel damn good!

Summer Style: keeping your cool

Hanging amongst these pretties captured by the talented Stephanie Mballo Photography 

Yes, the temperature is rising and that means SUMMER is here in all it's glory! This Jamaican gal LOVES the heat! It hugs me and makes me feel like skipping and then twirling. However, Mama knows a girl can lose her cool when it's hotter than a mofo and all you want to do is strut your birthday suit. So I'm here to help guide you through rocking some cuteness whilst keeping your cool :) 

Tee: Everlane     Shorts: JCrew     

Keep it Simple

The hotter it gets the less I want to wear. So it's a balance between wearing as little as possible while maintaining our classy lady situation ;) That means keeping it simple. T-shirt and shorts are my go to for easy Summer styling. This doesn't mean that you can't add a little fun flavor. I'm rocking these darling green high waisted shorts that brings a dose of play with the ruffled details. Paired with a great staple that what we all have in our closet, a great white tee. 

Think...breezy

Your clothes can be a form of natural air condition....awwwww. This can be accomplished with fabrics: linen, cotton and fit: think airy. So I stick with styles that are not restricting any part of my body ( that's not cute anyways, right). All your nooks and crannies can breath ;) Light weight dresses, cotton shorts and drapey tanks are just a few of my breezy wears. 

Rejoice because it's Summer!

It goes by so fast so let's savior it as much as we can. I know it can get to the point where you want to rip off your clothes Superman style and dive into any cold liquid. However, I hold on to the patio evenings, pool parties, outdoor music and the best, just hanging with the people you love, a cold beverage in hand and late night chats. It's da best! 

Keep it simple, breezy and savior the little moments. Muah!