Fashionista Sista

The 30 Day Fashionista project is my lil’ fashion experiment and social commentary on Style.  I love the essence of Style because that to me is one of the things that makes humans so fascinating.  For instance I don’t laugh when I see someone in a crazy outfit walking down the street.  I mean… if its deserving, ya sure, a quiet giggle can slip out, but I would rather an expression shown through personal style rather than blah.  I love colourful personalities of all sorts.  Its the spice of life if you ask me. You may not be askin, but I’m telling honey… ; )

As far as this project goes, its pretty cool watching how my style transitions from month to month and to see how many times I can remix old clothes with new and still keep it all fresh.  Lets face it anyone that’s seen the movie Clueless and recalls the scene where Cher is looking at her “computer closet” where the outfits mix and match themselves has always wanted that for themselves.  I’m a daily fabulista and I still need a reminder once in awhile on how I threw together an outfit previously cause I always seem to mix it up different.  It can be hard to keep track but in essence that’s the beauty of fashion in that its ever evolving constantly reinventing and moving forward.  Grabbing from the past for sure but always marching on.

This is my second attempt at this fab fashion experiment that I call the 30 Day Fashionista! I’ve photographed over 30 days worth of rockin’ outfits to give a sense of what my daily personal style was this summer (which just ended a couple weeks ago as far as the sunny warm weather was concerned!!)

Through this series of photos I am documenting what it is to be a true Fashionista Sista while staying true to what my lifestyle is up here in Vancouver as the face of Clutch Jewels, Fashion Stylist, Momma, with a very active social and family life, while rocking a chill, but always glam some how fashion flavour.  I’m a down sister that truly lives and breathes life, but I am a realist and I am a firm believer in “dressing for the event.” I always like being pulled together, with high comfort in mind while looking great no matter what I am up to.

While keeping in mind the recession I made sure to remix a few pieces from my wardrobe in more than a few outfits to show that good fashion comes from ingenuity and a fresh fashion attitude.  Remix, layer and innovate.

I had to document my outfits throughout the summer so that it was real time, so know this.. already my style has evolved yet again and its on for the Fall/Winter installment of the 30 Day Fashionista so stay tuned friend cause I’ve only just started this project!!!

The thing about summer is that there isn’t much layering going on so there’s not a ton of depth to summer attire in general.  Its all about the details jewellery, shoes, bags etc which are harder to see in these pics shot from so far back.  Not to worry I am working on making some close ups happen so you can see the magic in the details.  Coming soon!!

Live a little and be fabulous everyday. My fav pieces this season are my denim vest (LOVE!), my grey skinny jeans, my purple knee length skirt, thick black waist belt, my leopard strapless top and of course all my fav Clutch Jewels that are harder to see, but are always present and finish every outfit.

Its a fashion throw down Mary Style..

Be Fabulous! Wear Clutch Jewels!

Much love.

Mary.

This is my first attempt at this fun & fabulous fashion experiment that i call the 30 Day Fashionista!  I’ve photographed 30 days worth of rockin’ outfits to give a sense of what my daily personal style is and to document what it is to be a true fashionista sista while constantly keepin things fashionably fresh and ‘livin the talk’.

This is just 3 months worth of pics, so know this.. already my style has evolved yet again and its on for the summer installment of the 30 Day Fashionista so stay tuned!!!

Live a little and be Fabulous everyday.  You don’t have to wear labels to have a slammin outfit, you simply have to put a bit of time into composing some solid outfits that you can count on (fit is essential!) using some of your best character pieces and wear them!!  Don’t be lazy.  You put clothes on everyday anyways you may as well have fun with it.  

I’m a mom to a 2 year old and I fell into a teeny rut, but I climbed back out onto the Fabulous scene with a bit of effort and let me tell you, its so much more fun to be Fabulous!  Heck I’ve never said the word Fabulous so much as I have this year.  I’m happy to be one with Fab even if its my own version of what Fabulous is.  I’m making Fabulous everyday just because its so much fun.

Be Fabulous!  Wear Clutch Jewels!