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

A.Y. Not Dead

One of my new favorite designers that I found while working on a business plan for a specialty denim store for class. It has taken me hours to come across this brand as well as find some of styles I would like to sell in my "store." A.Y. Not Dead is an Argentine brand that rarely has an United States presence. They have about three stores in Argentina and sell to a few e- commerce sites, such as Fabricly, which is also a new favorite site of mine. I love this promo video for Summer 2012! I'm interested to see how this label grows and where they'll be in five years. If I ever did build a store, this would be a dream label to have! I would most definitely visit Argentina just to go to this store and shop.


A.Y. NOT DEAD Summer 2012 from A.Y. NOT DEAD on Vimeo.

Oh, Lita and Ostrich Bag...I want you.

Hey guys!

I REALLY hope I win this black ostrich satchel handbag off EBay tomorrow. I LOVE Ostrich Bags. It's one of my secret obsessions,really. This handbag is vintage and from Italy. It wont allow me to save or right click on the photo to show you guys what it looks like. From the picture, it looks a little dusty but I'm sure I can put a little leather cleaner on it to make it a little shiny and like new! It's in great shape and at a great price!

I have also been really obsessed with these Jeffrey Campbell Lita shoes in mint for a long time now. Seafoam green is my absolute favorite color and anytime I find clothing or accessories with that color, I have to buy it. It's such a rare color and you never get to see it on anything. I dont own a pair of Jeffreys but I hear they are comfortable and made of great quality! These shoes are about 5 inches tall and would put me at 6'3 with these on. My dream! I can wear these with high waisted jeans, with skirts, with shorts, with thigh high thin socks, with anything! They are so versatile. Olivia Vidato says I should just get them, don't overthink it and dont look back. I will trust her opinion and will just do it. I have nothing like this in my wardrobe and I cannot wait until these are in my closet! 

Girl takes a bohemian approach to the brown suede Litas. Very Cute!

More of a architectural feel. Pop of color in the handbag..very modern but I like.

Photos of some girls on the street wearing the Lovely "Lita" shoe from Jeffrey! Nobody really has the mint color, think its time for me to be the first...or at least the first online to wear them and take photos...

I've been dreaming about these shoes for months....

xoxoLW

Marc Bouwer and NYFW

What an amazing way to put on a "fashion show!"

xoxo Lesly

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

New Media Project

New Photos of my everyday outfits coming soon! I helped my friend out with a group project for her New Media class. She asked me to model for a photo shoot. I'm usually really shy on photo shoots and decline if someone asks me to model. But she explained the whole concept and I thought it would be really cool to be apart of it, plus I could post it on The Fashion Scavenger when its finished to share with you guys.

The concept is about a girl who can't decide on what to wear so she goes through tons and tons of different outfits. Each shot is of a different outfit with me changing in and out of the clothes. I used my own clothes/accessories and shoes for the shoot which helped me to be a little bit more comfortable in front of camera. I was uber excited that I could style myself. Usually its me styling other models for a photo shoot, so this was fun and different.The photographer took about 300-500 shots and will piece them together to make a stop motion film! I had to stand in the same spot the whole time and nothing could move like the camera, mirror behind me or the progressively scattered clothes around the room.
We did the shoot in one of the other group member's high rise apartment overlooking the Atlanta skyline. It was so beautiful! The shoot took place in her room, which was very Parisian and minimal with huge bed and windows! We used natural lighting, so as my outfits went from day to night, so did the actual lighting. My hair and makeup changes progressively also, starting off with a more natural look and then towards the end I'm made up and ready to go! I saw a preview of one photo from a girls phone and it looked great! Everyone involved were super sweet, talented and I'm honored that they asked me to be apart of it. I should have the stop motion film and individual photos by next week!

Happy Two Thousand Heaven!

I love the New Year! It encourages you to change your habits, do new things, and makes you rethink how you plan to finally get to your dream goals! I stopped making New Year's resolutions about three years ago because I felt like nothing was getting accomplished. I would start the change and within 2 weeks I would give up or forget about it. So what's the point? I feel like I get more done anyways when I don't make an actual resolution at midnight on New Years Eve. So far it has been working out great for me. So instead of resolutions, I'll tell you guys my goals I hope to accomplish for 2011 and show ya'll some of the clothing I'm loving in this New Year. If it doesn't get acheived, I won't beat myself up over it. There's always next year right?

1. Keep teaching myself how to cook. Cook more ethnic recipes! Buy more cookbooks! ( I already two this year!=an Indian Cookbook and 500 recipe plus book(which includes many ethnic foods)

2. Get an Internship for the Summer, preferably with a magazine and hopefully in New York Austin, Miami or San Francisco. I'm fine with staying in Atlanta too!

3. Visit Mexico City. I love traveling and M.C. is on the top of my list. I am absolutely in LOVE with Mexican Folklore Art, handmade items and Mexican/ Aztec architecture. I hear many stories about how cool and underrated the city is. StreetPeeper.com always shows the awesome street style of Mexico City, plus a vacation there shouldn't be too hard on my wallet. My friend Olivia and I are talking about renting an apartment in the middle of downtown Mexico City for about a month.

Nothing too far fetched right? Pretty realistic I say.

Had my first cupcake of 2011 already and obviously I was excited! Really excited that my afro hair can now go into a perfectly wrapped bun. White Chocolate Macadamia Cupcake with ultra high icing. YUM!

 Here are some of the stuff I'm dreaming about right now...

Jeffrey Cambell " One O One" $134.95

Military inspired wedges!

solestruck.com

Finsk $589 solestruck.com

I can't afford these shoes but they are nice to look at or at least dream about! Some people might be thinking these may be comfortable but promise they will be. I tryed on a similar pair on in the store and they were ridiculously comfortable, and I don't live in heels everyday. They're so architectural but simple

Gee Wa Wa $234.95 solestruck.com

Love Love LOVE these shoes! So weirdly cool! I love the heel and I would probably be 6'1 in these shoes!

Seneca Rising Pynes Romper $168 Nastygal.com

Anyone who has been reading for a while or at least personally knows me, KNOWS that I am a true lover of rompers, playsuits, onesie- whatever you want to call them! They are so playful, comfortable and can wear with just about anything. I love the styling of this look also. The color is beautifuI! need to pair some knee highs with a few of my rompers in my closet collection. 

Leopard Harem Pants $48 nastygal.com

I'm really into printed African esque baggy pants right now! I want at least 7 pairs by the end of March so I can wear them all winter, carry them into the spring and wear nonstop in the Summer. I'm all for Leopard. These are a dream.

Aztec Jumpsuit $68

Here's another one! African printed and a romper!? Need this for my closet collection! Not badly priced either.

Exposed Harem Pants $68 nastygal.com

These sheer harem pants are GENIUS! Perfect the summer. Layer underneath some crazy printed leggings. I can see it now....

I'm all giddy all over these things! I found much more stuff but we can save those for future posts! Enjoy your day, wherever you are in the world! Happy New Year!

xo
Lesly

New Posts and Updates coming soon!

Hey World!

Sorry I've been slacking lately on this blog... I didn't realize I had so many readers up until about a few seconds ago. I just saw I had 53 views today! WOW! I'm ecstatic that have readers outside of the U.S.(which makes up the majority), including Brazil, Belgium and Russia! I cannot believe it!! My heart is fluttering just thinking about it.....All three countries are places I would love to visit in the future, for internships,for fun, and for knowledge of different cultures.  I did not even realize that many people were even reading this blog, especially amazing people from across the world.. So on that note, I will, I promise PROMISE no matter how busy I am or how crazy school gets or how many photo shoots I'm helping out on, I will find time for this blog and for you guys. I will write and write until can't anymore, and then write some more. I'll update often. So this blog is not extinct or done for. Lesly is still here and still alive and will keep this blog updated! I'm also thinking about adding on to this blog making it more of a cultural blog involving the three loves of my life- fashion, food, and music...What do you guys think???

I also finally gave into Twitter so feel free to follow me... www.twitter.com/LeslyNeutron

Be back soon!
Lesly

ouch!

Sorry guys I haven't been blogging. For some strange reason, the Urban Outfitters website, and only Urban, does not come on my laptop. I've tried numerous times everyday for the last 2 weeks and it just does not work. It works perfectly fine on other computers, just not mine anymore. I don't know what happened. I'm going to keep trying until it works, hopefully soon.

For some other news, I'm going to start up my Ebay store again,selling some of my vintage finds. I'll keep you guys updated with that. Also, I have a phone interview tommorow with one of my prospective colleges in NY.Wish me Luck! Also don't worry, I will write more blogs,so you guys will get your fix on accessories,trends, emailed questions, advice,etc. I'll start the new blogs tommorow.

I'm not sure if my email pops up on here, but you could email me you guys questions,rants,comments to leslynichel@aim.com. Send me anything you want.

New blog will be up tomorrow for sure, hopefully sometime before my 3 o clock interview. Goodnight guys!

Ideas for New Year's Festivities

This year popular ideas for New Years is all about GLAM! This includes for ladies- metallics,furs, gemstone colors, black and white combos, curly hair, large bows and for men- skinny ties, gemstone colors also, monochromatic schemes, natural hair, vests,old school sneakers,and knit caps. Some people I know are having trouble with figuring out what route to go for New Years. Hope I could help.Here are some of my favorites.....

First up, Men!

Check out Shia Lebeouf on the right with a skinny tie,vest and fitted rolled up button up. Nice!



Next up is Terrence Howard. He always looks put together and ever so adorable. He pulls off straw derbies very well and it seems to be his trademark. He finishes off the outfit with nice fitting trousers, white button up ,skinny brown belt,and a jacket to match. I'm guessing the shoes he would wear with this would be brown alligator oxfords. There is just always a vintage feel with his style. The Outkast rapper to the right takes a more simple approach with a striped button up and black pullover.



Men could always take a fun approach. Use Ferris Bueller for inspiration. A white fitted tee, leopard print vest and either dark jean or trouser, and top it off with red shoes!


Let's move on to the ladies.

Scarlett Johannson has always been one of my favorite style icons. Her style always incorporate classic pieces. Here she wears a freeflowing orange wrap dress with a orange skinny belt and black platform Mary Jane heels. She isn't super skinny and has her own mind. That's why I love her!



Amerie's style has evolved beautifully in the past year. She wears a black and white romper with patterened tights and black and white oxford heels. Kudos!


Nicole Richie is another one of my favorite style icons. She is a fashion chameleon. This is one of my favorite outfits I've ever seen her wear. Pictured wearing a yellow mini dress, vest with different kinds of animal furs mixed in and black satin pumps.

5th day of shopping...I should be tired.

5th day of shopping, 2nd time at the thrift store this week. This time I went to a different thrift store and one that is closer to my house. I found more chic things today....but it wasn't as amazing as Day 1 of the thrifting. Today I grabbed a miniature stat of a hand painted half owl half cat. Don't ask. It was priced for 2.50, I also got a medieval coined pewter colored necklace for 2.99, an electric blue knit pencil skirt, and a huge satin light blue hair bow. All totaling up to $11.

I'll be adding pictures of my great finds from this whole week, tommorow.

Love me long time

I found a dress today at work. It's a Black Pencil Knit Dress with buttons down the middle and some sort of draping/rouching at the waist. It also have a split in the back and its true vintage. It was originally $10 but with the discount, about $7.

Speaking of more Christmas deals, I found a brown stretchy scarf with hints of gold,burgundy and some other neutral colors mixed in there that I absolutely loved.I showed my friend who works at American Apparel the scarf, and he too fell in love with it. He wanted me to buy it for him with my "discount". I told him no because I loved it. He begs," As a Christmas gift?" I say, " Are you still getting me a Christmas gift." He says unbelievably," Yes! you can pick out anything you want, and I'll buy it on the spot for you." I quickly say ok the scarf is yours. Anybody that knows me, knows that I absolutely ADORE American Apparel and that tons of my $$$ goes there. After he said that, my mind wandered off continuosly and graciously thinking what I could possibly get that I want and need . I thought about what has fit me amazingly and pieces I've been eyeing for a while.



It's been a great shopping week!

Top 10 Vintage Grabs..Where are you?

List for Top 10 Fall Grabs I Must Find:

1. Plaid Flannel Shirt(check)
2. Lace slip(Check)
3. Latex Ankle Leggings
4.Men's Pointy-toed oxford shoes(also in black& white)
5.Faux Leather Jacket
6.Green Slouchy Pirate Boots
7.Tight High Waisted Light Wash Short-Shorts
8.Chic combat boots
9.Huge Hair Bow
10.Sequined Shorts

Thrift Store Shopping Adventures

I FINALLY I made it to a thrift store 40 minutes away from my home that I have not been to in about 3 years. This whole week I've been having good shopping days- finding great bargains under $5 at Urban Outfitters, shopping with and getting to know my new coworkers, and today marks the greatest day in my thrift shopping history of great vintage finds.

I found an amazing green,red, and yellow plaid flannel shirt that I tried on top of my outfit for about $2. In which it made my outfit look ten times better. I was wearing a cobalt blue unitard with slouchy deconstructed pirate cream colored boots and a new kids on the block t-shirt. I've been looking for a great plaid men's flannel shirt forever and when I found it earlier this month, I washed it and never saw it again. On a brighter note, today I found a pale blue with a hint of silver lacy slip that is very reminiscent to slips worn in the 40s. I got that for about $3. I also found a skirt that looks very much like something in the current Marc Jacobs fall line. I will wear as a dress. It has a subtle floral print of midnight blue,forest green, and pink. It cost about $2. Totaling up to about $8 plus tax. Great deal I would say, eh?