It's About Time...

The other day a friend and I were comparing our watches. His was the notorious hip-hop inspired G-Shock brand and mine was the ALDO brand. The conversation primarily revolved around the aspect of a name brand legitimizing its quality. Personally, this proves my point that most people primarily buy designer items because of the label and status that comes along with it. I agree that some items are better to buy for quality purposes such as watches or shoes, but when you don't have that option, we must resort to the cheaper substitute. To find the substitutes, you must have good taste and know a good item when you see it. Being a college student, I would rather save some money and find cheaper solutions that look as if they are higher end quality items. I have recently been drawn to men's watches because the look of a large watch on a delicate wrist looks sophisticated. Menswear and watches are a fun way to up your status as a woman.

What I'm Wearing: Head to Toe

1. Forever21 oatmeal knitted hat
2. Charlotte Russe faux gray leather jacket
3. H&M black diamonds tank top
4. H&M gray skinny jeans
5. Forever21 green faux suede ankle booties

6) ALDO mens black watch

7) ALDO everest green purse




Don't be too critical when pulling together a look, steer from being too "matchy matchy." This is a rule many people play too safe with; you don't always have to match everything. A little something here and there to pull a look together is fine, for example my booties and purse. ((Note: I'm not matching the two shades of gray from my jeans and jacket)). I'm wearing several colors: Everest green, black, beige and gray. The use of the green balances the different tones of the outfit and helps to pull the entire looks together This purse was originally $50 but received it for $25 after my discount. In any case, this is a steal because the quality of the leather and the style is designer inspired. The proof is I have been asked numerous times what designer it is and have seen many surprised faces when they find out it wasn't an expensive name brand.

So keep in mind and you don't have to spend a lot of money to look like a million bucks. As long as you use a keen eye and good sense in fashion, you will always come out on top!