What brands do you associate with?
Being that marketing is part of my background, I do like brands that have a good reputation. I know capitalism can have some shady aspects, but as a consumer I try to find brands I can identify with; especially if they have great policies that are for their customers.
Here are mine:
Toyota/Lexus
Kohl’s
Nordstrom
Food Lion
IHG Hotels
QVC
Sephora
IKEA
Follow me on TikTok (azizasteez3) for my fashion try-ons and styling.
I am really, truly obsessed with the fashion line “InTempo” at Kohl’s. It’s not only a vibe trying on their clothes at the store but the fit when you bring it home? I gots to have it! The red cargo faux-leather with the front slit is a must have. I’m picking mines up next week! 😎
The “Nine West” line at Kohl’s has gotten me excited too! If you see the satin pleated skirt added to this lightweight turtleneck sweater, you’re already put together once you style it.
Honestly, Kohl’s is where I’ll probably get 95% of my fall clothes this year…
This outfit is an early fall special! I paired the Victoria’s Secret bra with some Intempo palazzo pants from Kohl’s and my sandals come from Kurt Greiger. Some edge with a feminist situation…that’s what this outfit got!
Tell us about your favorite pair of shoes, and where they’ve taken you.
I have them on now and purchased them back in 2016; I used my Nordstrom employee discount to buy these boot-like sneakers (green pair at the bottom). Since they have walked many steps in Washington D.C., many dinners, and always made my outfits pop effortlessly!
They key to keeping them looking great was not wearing them often.
These shoes are so amazing that my niece wanted to take them from me many times! I refuse to let them go until they completely fall apart.
I forgot another pair of Nike Dunks (hi) that I own from Nordstrom.com. The white pair pictured below are adorned with pearl accents with the Nike sign engraved on them. Nike’s comfort level has fallen throughout the years, but their styles are classic and with dope designs!
What is too much going on in an outfit? Is it too much print, graffiti, pattern…EMBELLISHMENTS?! While I am one who truly believes in clean, cut style…embellishment is part of an identity-a personality. This is something you gravitate towards and don’t necessarily inherit. Embellishment can be rather tacky if an art of placement isn’t used, and many don’t understand that. A brand that overly uses embellishment has had a tough time staying relevant in this treacherous market called fashion. The story needs to be told elegantly, and not mentally plaguing.
