Street Style in the Midnight Hour: Part 1

I'm starting a new segment, called Street Style in the Midnight Hour, which will feature a the street style photo of the people in Atlanta that I stumble upon. I will post around midnight eastern time. I figured it made a lot of sense because I'm a night owl and I'm usually my most productive around the midnight hour. Ever since I started this blog in 07, I have always wanted to post street style photos but never happened to have my camera on me when I do find people. Luckily for the past month, I have been keeping my camera on me and taking photos of any and everything I come across. Maybe this will convince and motivate me to post more! 

I found this darling lady driving in 5 pm rush hour traffic on the streets of Atlanta. I literally swerved around in traffic to take a photo of her. I am ABSOLUTELY in LOVE with her black and white floor length coat. Very Mod and Tribal at the same time. She says she has had this coat for years! Talk about timeless! 

What do you guys think about the new segment for The Fashion Scavenger?

xoxo Lesly

Street Style Photos coming soon!

Happy Monday!

I've been taking street style photos for the past two weeks. Photos of the kids of Atlanta who look impeccably AMAZING! It's for my Trends and Forecasting class and I couldn't be more excited. I'll upload them sometime next week after the project is due. Stay tuned! I got some great photos! I'll post some of my favorites!

xoxo
Lesly

My adventure to the Sweet Auburn Farmers Market.

Woke up at 9 am Saturday morning to go to the Sweet Auburn Market with my friend Sydia. We had so much fun walking around, trying out new pastries and burritos from a place that was created in California. We found so many meats we have never seen before(Pig Ears, turkey feet,), pure honey and freshly baked bread. This market had a sit down area with many vendors selling Jamaican, Soul food, Burritos and even Indian food! 

Head in a mountain of bread! I was so excited to be at the market!

My friend, Sydia, liked the sound of this!

Freshly baked cupcakes made by Sweet Auburn Bakery. I left with Pumpkin Tea Bread! It was sooo delicious!

Nothing but fresh, delicious, healthy veggies! I found some new veggies to cook with also!

I've never seen bell peppers that big and healthy before!

Wildflower honey....I was curious about this and what it actually tasted like. Unfortch, I didnt leave with any. I need to google it and find out more.

Black Eyed Peas by the pound!

 I bought some sliced yams for $2 to make some at home.

After a long day, I needed to get some burritos in my system!

I plan on visiting the Decatur Farmers Market soon, which I hear is the best farmers market in Georgia, is ridiculously big(5 times bigger than this one) and has rows and rows of spices. I was looking for spices at the Sweet Auburn and they didn't have any, which was a bummer!

xoxo Lesly

I love fresh produce!

Going to the  Local Farmer's Market tomorrow and I AM SO EXCITED! Fresh produce, many herbs and spices, fresh meat, fresh and local anything! I'm ready to cook with new veggies and spices! I need to pick up some banana chips too, while I'm thinking about it!  I have been putting this off since I first moved to Atlanta almost three years ago! I will make sure to take photos and share with you guys! Goodnight!

xx Lesly

Popsicle Day

Grey Dress: Alternative Apparel, Chrome Leather Bucket Bag: Thrifted!, Gold Watch: UrbanOutfitters.com

I've been hearing Atlanta people talk about this "King of Pops" popsicle shop constantly for the last year. I always say, " Today is the day I go,"or "No today is the day"..and of course it never happens because I sometimes become easily distracted by something else. So I finally went on a random stop with my friend Chelsea C. and we had the time of our lives just eating the popsicles outside the shop on Ponce De Leon and N Highland. I decided to get the Coconut Tangerine while Chelsea got the Strawberry Lime. My popsicle had actual tangerine chunks inside and hers had strawberry seeds! It's two brothers that makes the popsicles straight out of there kitchen, the flavors change everyday with combos such as Mojito, Chocolate Bar,Strawberry Basil and Lemon Mint.King of Pops is a BIG PHENOMENON IN ATLANTA! I now see why! These popsicles are delicious, full of flavor and just makes great photos! I am devoting my life to " King of Pops" at least once a week by treating my self to a popsicle. AT LEAST.... Please excuse my dress down day part 2 in these photos. I have been losing lots of sleep from school and extra hours at work.

xoxox Lesly

P.S. Yes we did play in the flower garden to shop for "potentials" to be apart of our balcony decor. I didn't leave with anything...

New Structure coming soon!

Dress down day for me while running errands(including eating awesome Mediterranean food)

halloween photo with best friend Olivia as Fela Kuti's wives

party hopping this past weekend with brother and friend.

a teaser for things I bought on my thrifting adventures from the past week in my hometown, New Orleans

Finally bought a new camera charger and I'm DETERMINED to make my vertically challenged tripod work for me(i'm 5'9, cam is 3 feet tall). Ive been without a fully charged camera for almost 3 months, but Im back! Here some photos to tie you over until I complete all the changes. I already started editing old posts and changing colors  and fonts around on the layout, so keep an eye out...Will explain everything later!

Happy Spring!
Lesly

Snow Day, Please go away!

Hey Everybody!

I've been snowed in for about 2 days now, so I might as well write a new post! Who knew it snowed so much in Atlanta?! I mean I can't go anywhere or do anything outside my apartment, so let's make this a productive day! I slept in late because I was up late last night watching The Terminal with Tom Hanks and cried my eyes out! It's rare that a movie makes me cry and if I do cry, it much be a really great movie. I also have a huge crush on Tom Hanks too.

 I woke up from great night's sleep, and made an amazing iced espresso drink in my own kitchen! I just got an espresso machine and it's been taking me a while to get a good brew of espresso.I finally think I perfected it. Making espresso is a science and is definitely a trial and error process. First of all, you need an espresso roast and not regular coffee to make a great espresso drink. I know, it seems obvious, but discussion forums online said I could use any type of coffee for espresso, so I bought this pumpkin spice blend. Realized the coffee sucked and luckily a coffee friend told me there is an espresso roast and thats what I need. Found the espresso roast and this is what lead me to great espresso in the morning. While the espresso was brewing, I poured in a little vanilla syrup at the bottom of the mug, glazed the inside of the mug with chocolate syrup, poured in espresso, ice, and some soy milk! Delicious and easy!

 Moving on from my coffee adventures, I haven't done a men's post in a long time, so today will be for men! I love so many different types of styles for men, especially since they are pretty much limited to only jeans, shirts, and jackets. More men are now buying accessories more than ever and it's looking great because it's giving the "jeans and shirt" look a more personalized style. I'm all for mixing styles up for men, as well as for women. I mean it's more fun that way when you can experiment and not be so serious! One day, it's preppy, the next its more old school hip hop, or maybe the next is more european or the next is more skater,etc. It's all about buying staples and classics that will last you a long time and that are of great quality. You want items that you can get a lot of use out of and not just something you can wear with only one thing or one color.There are so many options! Here are some of my favorite men items right now...

Bench Ant Neck Logo Jacket $51.72 asos.com

Simple, light and with a zipper funnel neck jacket. Very interesting and an effortless jacket to just throw on and look put together. I don't understand why this model looks so uncomfortable and stiff in this jacket but he should cheer up because it's a dope jacket! 

Lambretta Terrace Jacket $117 asos.com

This lightweight jacket is pretty pricey for a jacket but I think it would be a nice investment. Military inspired. Great piece for layers. Throw on a cardigan underneath the jacket in a print or color and put a coat on top to pull off the rest of the look.

Asos Peacoat $65 asos.com

This jacket is on sale right now for $65. It used to be $129.This is a really great deal for a peacoat and will be warm for the winter.Its 61% wool 27% polyester, viscose and acrylic. This jacket is heavier weight than the top two so you may not need to wear a cardigan underneath but would still look good with one. This can go with anything. Throw on an oversized scarf, a great watch, leather gloves, and a little hat.Very cute and classic!

Asos Military Trench coat $60.34 asos.com

Wool mixed Trenchcoat! Another classic that will last you for years. Timeless and will never go out of style. This one has military detailing with a double breast design.

Gant Rugger Ranger Parker $218 asos.com

Alright this Parka may not keep you warm but it is such an amazing jacket! Great colors! A little pricey but I don't doubt you guys can find something similar and for much cheaper. Love the styling of this photo too! Navajo knit sweater underneath the parker with cuffed jeans and some combat boots. Comfortable, unpretentious and natural.

Nike AW77 Stadium Sweatshirt $80 karmaloop.com

Man I love me some Karmaloop! Urban, hip independent site with a ridiculous amounts of clothing,accessories and shoes just waiting to be bought up! If you are more of a sweatshirt type of guy, here's an amazing sweatshirt. Has a 90's feel but yet very modern too. 

Apliiq The Signal Fire Hoody $89 karmaloop.com

LOVE THIS! Love the inside of this hoodie. I think I might want this for myself.

Crooks & Castles  Contrast Crew Sweatshirt $90 Karmaloop.com

I'm always for stripes, especially vertical ones. Makes you look taller and slimmer. 

Bed Stu $134. 95 solestruck.com

Oooo! I love these boots! I love these boots! I love these boots! I guess I'm really feeling this military takeover, but its so great. That back flap pocket is so unexpected and cool. No details about this shoe but it looks like a mix of suede and leather! YES!

Timbaland Tackhead Boot $289.95 solestruck.com

Great boot to invest in! Made of leather and lined with wool on the inside to keep your feet warm! Instead of glued, the shoe is sewn and stitched, meaning these will last for a really long time before actually falling apart and I'm talking at least 7 years!  

Abington by Timbaland $219.95 solestruck.com

Love the red laces! Very casual cool. Leather and suede!

I know some of these items are kind of pricey but discount code sites, like retailmenot.com, can give you promotion codes for any website usually ending up in free shipping or 30% or more discounts. It's worth it!You just type in the website you're shopping on and it will list all discount codes that you can use. AMAZING!

Hope everybody has a good day today! Au Revoir!

xo Lesly