How to do a t-shirt the right way...

I'm not a fan of your average casual wear. But by no means does that mean that I live by the rules of labels and expensive cocktail attire. No way. I think it's possible to take a simple concept, like the t-shirt and jeans thing and make it stand on it's own in the rankings of great and effortless style. Let's talk about Beat It (Yes, I'm still talking about Michael Jackson) The look was simple: blue graphic t-shirt, black jeans and the "pop" of the red leather jacket. THAT'S how you do street wear. That's how you connect fashion with everyday life. Can any one of us walk around looking like that now? We can, but it'll never mean what it did then. The solution? Do your own thing.

Everyone who knows me knows that I am a huge fan of the "hipster" joint that is Urban Outfitters though I definatley do not consider myself a *gag* "hipster". Over the past few years, its become infamous for housing "over-priced" artistic pieces and has somewhat lost its originality. Who cares? I still shop there, like everyone else who reads this does. I still think the clothes are great, and the style effortlessly cool. It isn't cool to pay big money for something "vintage" however. That part is not my favorite...That's why it's so ideal being around the city because you've got all these vintage, one of a kind stores. Some things you'll find are so one of a kind that they don't even have labels on them or finished hem lines. All and all, Urban is my go to place for alot of outfits. They've made me fall in love with the t-shirt and jeans concept. I need to have this outfit.

I LOVE Les Miserables and the adorable poster child. This t-shirt is an absolute rag. That's why I love it. It's so modern day French Revolution. Note: When I'm going to wear a "raggy" thing on top, I make sure the bottom is streamline. The same goes for if I want to wear ripped jeans. I do something chic and clean on top.

P.S. I love leggings. They became "tweeny" in like 2005 when everyone was trying to wear them with sequined handbags. *barfness* But now, it is possible to give them back their dignity. Faux leather, neon electric blue...whatever! They work...