Mari2Style

FUR VEST AND METALLIC BOOTIES

Thursday, February 25, 2016

Hello Fashion Friends!! The cold season can be frightful, but there is no need to sacrifice fashion once the temperature drops, as you can see from my look, I used my leopard fur vest as a statement piece and kept the rest of my look simple to compliment it. You definitely can be stylish during the winter. I wore a high waisted black jeans with my Asos Crop top. I decided to pair the outfit with my silver metallic booties as a finishing touch. Oh yeah, I didn't forget my white sunglasses which I purchased from Rue 21 from my trip to Sante Fe, New Mexico for work.

When I put my outfits together, I have to make sure I have accessories for each and every outfit. I love accessories. I think I might be obsess lol. I believe as a fashion blogger you cannot have enough shoes, coats, and accessories. These items are a must.

Outfit Details
Sunglasses: Rue21
Vest: Vintage
Top: Asos
Jeans: H&M
Shoes: Ross
Earrings: Kohls
Watch: Fossil

Photos by Carlton Hart

Yours in Style,

Mari

FUNKY BOHEMIAN VALENTINE'S DAY LOOK

Sunday, February 14, 2016

Hello Stylish Friends!!! The weather is been extremely cold during this Valentine's Day weekend in the DC, Maryland, and Virginia area. Yesterday, I traveled to United States Botanic Gardens in Washington, DC to shoot my Valentine's Day look. I made sure I was dressed warm, as the weather was in the teens. I went for a fun and comfortable look. I wore my acrylic fur cardigan, with my vintage red tuxedo inspired dress and thigh high boots from Nordstrom. I'm pretty traditional. I like to do a pink or red for Valentine's Day. I decided to leave my hair in an Afro from last night's twist out by unraveling the twists and combing it out. I wore my bohemian flower headbands around my hair and on my forehead to give my look some edge. My look was complete once I had on my super funky sunglasses I purchased from a local store call ViVi Trendsetter Boutique. Wishing you all lots of love during this Valentine's Day and for the rest of the year. Love should be celebrated 365 days, not just on this given day.

Outfit Details
Cardigan: Forever21
Dress: Vintage
Shoes: Nordstrom
Bag: Thrift Find
Scarf: Gift (stuffed inside bag)
Sunglasses: ViVi Trendsetter Boutique

Photos By Morgan Davis

Yours in Style,

Mari

BLACK TUXEDO GOWN AND FAUX FUR

Tuesday, February 02, 2016

Hello Fashion Friends!! I purchased this edgy black tuxedo gown after seeing it on line at Forever21. When I saw it online, I knew I had to buy it. It reminded me of what Ashley Olsen wore to the 25th CFDA Fashion Awards in 2007. The Olsen twins are definitely one of my favorite fashionistas. I decided to pair my black tuxedo gown with my black faux fur vest. Winter is all about laying, and faux fur vests are definitely one of the pieces I like to use when laying. When I wear an all-black outfit, I like to rock it with some pop of color, and this time I chose my purse that I purchased from TJMAXX.

You're probably wondering where was I going all dolled up? Well, that is a great question. I wore this outfit to my friend’s engagement/birthday party and did not take photos of the outfit since the lighting wasn't that great indoors. I decided to wear it the following day, when a fellow fashion blogger by the name of Jenny I met via Instagram (she took the photos and the link to her blog is at the bottom) invited me to a photo-shoot this past Sunday morning. I thought to myself since I didn't get good photos from the event I attended why not rock the same outfit and have her take some pictures of me. That is exactly what I did and am glad since she did an amazing job. I was also glad to meet another fashion blogger from the DMV area that had the same love for fashion as I do. We clicked instantly. She is now part of my Fashion Friends Group. Check her page out.

Outfit Details

Tuxedo Dress: Forever21

Faux Fur Vest: Ross

Bag: TJMAXX

Shoes: Nine West

Jewerly: Zales and gift

Photos By Jenny Beah

Yours in Style,

Mari

TRENCH COAT AND THIGH HIGH BOOTS

Saturday, January 23, 2016

Hello Fashion Friends!! I can't believe 2016 is already here. I hope you're enjoying it so far. I am obsess with trench coats and thigh high boots during the winter. The trench coat I decided to style during this shoot, I had over 6 years. I purchased it at Ross and this store happens to be one of my favorite places to shop at. I love to mix and match when I style my outfits. It's not about the price, it's how you style it. I decided to pair it with my sexy thigh high leather boots from Bakers. You can never go wrong with a trench coat and thigh high boots, especially during winter.

Outfit Details

Trench Coat: Ross
Boots: Bakers
Bag and Glasses: Vintage
Earrings: Kohls
Septum Ring: Ikishibui

Photos by Carlton Hart

Yours in Style,

Mari

OLIVE ON OLIVE

Saturday, January 02, 2016

Hello Stylish Friends!! I hope you're having a wonderful New Year so far. I usually don't follow trends, but how can one resist on recreating an Olive on Olive look. The olive look is currently one of the hottest trends. You see a lot of celebrity and bloggers rocking it. I wanted to embrace my sexy side. Therefore, I decide to use my Olive bodycon tube dress I purchased from GoJane as a skirt and the top is a turtle neck from Asos.