evolution of my attitude towards the color black

happy wednesday everyone.

I first wanted to talk about how much i'm in  L O V E with some of the all black street style and Paris Fashion Week looks I've been seeing. upon further reflection, I realized that if you know me at all, this might come as a shock. in fact, this is the first time in my life that I can honestly say, I'm in love with the color black. I have been anti black clothes for, oh maybe, 23 years of my life? my one and only qualm with going to cosmetology school was indeed, "I have to wear all black every DAY?" I know, you're probably thinking, it's such a practical color choice for hair stylists. it's easy, simple, and can be really chic. I agree with you now, but it wasn't always the case.

as a young teenager, I felt freedom in trying new things. things that my dear mother could only shudder at, and protest only a little when I didn't want to wear the sign that said "I dressed myself today." in my home, we were always encouraged to try new things, be ourselves, go for it if we liked it. so, that came to pass with me trying tye dye and camo in one outfit, or crazy headwraps with baggy pants. I once owned a puffy coat, that I proudly wore with my cargo pants and a cutoff tshirt.
the point is, I loved color and pattern. the more, the merrier. literally. we all go through crazy wardrobe phases, and I'm definitely grateful that I was encouraged to go through my own. it's allowed me to explore new ways to think about dressing, and new ideas about what traditionally "looks good together," something that, in my opinion, is not a thing. but more on that another time.

all of that being said, I still despised being told what color to wear every day. until very recently, I just didn't like black. at all. I don't know what happened, but all of a sudden, I just love it. I can't get enough and I think all black is the best. oh, how things change.

being in NY has certainly changed a lot of my ideas on color, pattern, and of course, the all black look. it's a functional look. so here's a few of my favorite looks that encompass the elusive all black street style.

just a couple of crop tops, some fabulous footwear, and flowy skirts and pants. those things are always in style in my book. and who doesn't love black leather??

and if you just need some more street style in your life (who doesn't?), heres a slideshow I found from the Dior show at Paris Fashion week. enjoy. 

http://www.vogue.com/fashion/street-style/article/street-style-fall-2014-couture/#/gallery/street-style-couture-fall-2014/29

on getting a job in Manhattan, round sunnies, and wearing the wrong shoes

happy july fourth everyone! 

it's official, I have a job in Manhattan!! I am almost finished training with the wonderful company, Dry Bar and I can't wait to work there. it's seriously a miracle, of no small proportions that I got this job. I mean, I'm pretty great and all, but this being the first job I applied for here, and the first interview. for that to turn into a job is kind of crazy. my building is one tiny avenue away from 5th avenue. it's crazy and wonderful and I can't wait to be a hustlin' hair stylist there. the company is really cool, and I love the aesthetics there. good news everyone, I can wear denim to work. praise. 

so, sunday is my last day of training and I should start on the floor early next week. yay! 

two fashion things I've definitely taken note of while wandering the streets of NYC. 

everyone's sunglasses game is ON POINT. and not just any sunnies, but everyone is sporting round ones. namely, round glasses with highly reflective lenses. and I love it! 

like these, for example. so good. 

men and women are sporting these lovelies around the NYC. these look really, really good on men. all I'm saying is, go and get some round sunnies. cause they're cool and stylish and all over the streets. 

speaking of the streets, my first day in the city by myself, I decided I would rather wear my "cool" shoes *below* than my dependable ones. I walked around for almost 5 hours, and I didn't realize the extent of the damage, until I came out of a store and this really nice woman comes up to me and says, "Hi, I hope you don't think I'm weird or stalking you, but I saw you go into that store and your heels are bloody." she then produced bandaids from her purse and gave me four. 

"I definitely know that pain, girl." and so, a stranger named Katie saved me. moral of the story, wear the dependable shoes. and always be kind to people. Katie made my day SO much less painful. thanks for that. 

and the other street fashion thing is shoes. I don't know how they wear them sometimes, but the shoe game is just as right and tight as the sunnies. and it's not even like it's one style over another, although lots of cute sneaks. it's just so inspiring to me. seeing all these working new yorkers expressing themselves, men and women alike. I love street style. 

that's all for now. I hope you all have a fabulously American day!!