"You Can't Mix Gucci With Gap...."

When I was younger, I remember hearing certain rules when it came to fashion....."You can't mix Gucci with Gap", meaning you shouldn't mix high-end designers with low-end retailers, "you can't wear white after Labor Day", "when you're leaving the house, take off one piece of jewelry" (for fear of over accessorizing); and for men..."you can't put a striped tie on a striped or checked dress shirt", "men shouldn't wear pink or "men shouldn't wear their hat inside, it's impolite". There has always been rules about what you can and can't do in fashion and i've always wondered who came up with this stuff? lol I'm very happy that in recent years a lot of these "Fashion Rules" have been broken or compromised and also appreciative of the people who've done so. I like the direction that the fashion world is going in, there's been a lot more support of up & coming designers, a lot more rule breaking which keeps things exciting & there so many new and remixed things to wear!

I don't have one word to describe my fashion style, as stated in my previous post, I don't dress in one style or trend. I often mix and match styles, trends, designers and colors. My outfit can range from edgy-girly, sporty-chic, boho-glam, uptown-dowtown, I dress how I feel for that day, event or moment.

If it looks good on you, fits you well and makes you feel good, thats your style.

It doesn't matter if you wear Dolce & Gabbana, Alexander McQueen, Prada or H&M, Forever 21 & Charlotte Russe...If you don't have your own style and can't put together an outfit well, it won't matter how expensive or cheap your clothes are, the clothes will wear you...not the other way around....

East Village, NYC Dossier--> Jacket- Lux/Urban Outfitters (Customized By Me); Skirt- Made By Vivian Briggs; White Tank & Jewelry- Forever 21; Braided Sandal- Zara; Clutch- Urban Outfitters
Atlantic City Dossier--> Blazer & Leggings- Forever 21; Scarf- H&M; Small Wedge Boots-Steve Madden; Handbag- Gucci Valentines Day Special Edition 2009; Oversize Shades- Gucci

Eastern Caribbean Cruise Dossier --> Leatherette Jacket- Forever 21; One Shoulder Dress- American Apparel; Bow Heels- Zara; Clutch- Urban Outfitters
Kamon's Going Away Party Dossier --> Wrap Leather Jacket- BB Dakota; White Tank, Jewelry, Clutch- Forever 21; Cropped Pants- Zara (Studded By Me); Studded Booties- BCBGeneration

Top Image Dossier --> Clutch- Urban Outfitters (Customized By Me); Skinny Jeans- Marc By Marc Jacob's; Cheetah Mini Wedge- Steve Madden

Sidenote: I recently learned the word "Dossier" from Stylist June Ambrose's Tweets (Did I Mention How Much I Love Her!! Lol)...It means "A file containing detailed records on a particular person or subject"

Lulu Is....

I started this blog to give people a little insight into the places I go, what I wear, where I shop and to share some of the great bargains I find. Also, to help enlighten people about their own fashion, style and how to wear the things they love.

When people say they want to dress like me and shop where I shop I am extremely flattered! It further humbles me & I love that I can inspire people to dress better and improve their quality of life and clothing, through what I wear, the places I visit, the food I eat, etc. I love to see well-dressed people, no matter what they're wearing.

When shopping I like to look for good quality pieces that I LOVE and know fit my body well and I never invest too heavily into one trend or "fad". I know what I like and that's what I shop for, I usually look thru tons of magazines to see what I like and what I want to buy. If I see a very expensive piece of clothing or accessory, I look for a cheaper (but still good quality) alternative. I shop a lot and usually know where to shop for certain items, some of my favorite stores are Zara, Forever 21, HM & Urban Outfitters and some of my favorite designers are Marc Jacobs, Alexander Wang, Chloe, Gucci, Christian Louboutin, Chanel, YSL, Kensie, Balmain, Balenciaga, Lanvin & Proenza Schouler. I never wear all one designer or brand, I usually mix & match.

That's just a little bit of me...

P.S. Lulu is Me (Samantha Ward), it's a nickname my dad gave me as a child, to this day he still calls me by that name.

Lulu Loves: June Ambrose Cont.

Lulu Loves: June Ambrose

To me, June Ambrose (celebrity fashion stylist, creative director, costume designer and author) is the epitome of style. As a successful black woman & mother, she embodies youthful beauty, grace & glamour, with a touch of edge and humor. She has dressed Diddy, Jay-Z, Mariah Carey, Mary J. Blige, Missy Elliot (she is the stylist responsible for the garbage bag outfit in the "I Can't Stand The Rain" video), Kelly Ripa, Alicia Keys, Swizz Beatz, Busta Rhymes and Kim Cattrall, just to name a few people.

I find a lot of similarities in her style & mine. She doesn't wear 1 certain trend or have a certain look all the time, she seems like she dresses to how she feels or for a particular occasion or event. She takes a trend and puts her own spin on it which makes her so great at her job. She knows how to "dress down" but also does an amazing job "dressing up". I love that she tweets her daily outfits (with exact designers she's wearing) and some of the looks and clients she's working on, along with sneak peeks into new & exclusive fashion. These are just some examples of her style.

Fashion 101

Wear what you LOVE, not what everyone else thinks is cool.

3 Very different people, 3 very different styles.