JOY LOVES FASHION

Yup, you’ve guessed it- it’s cropping season! For the next installment of my [How To Wear] series I’m taking on the crop top. But, no fear- it doesn’t have to be a daunting task. This season there are countless ways to rock ’em. I’ll start out with the first: pair your itty-bitty top with slouchy, comfortable pants.

The result is a super chic and well-balanced look: a lil on the top + a whole lot on the bottom = effortless style.

Plus, did I mention the comfy-appeal? On this Spring day, I decided to go with neutral-esque tones and then… BAM- spice things up with a jolt of yellow by way of my Khirma Eliazov clutch- a special gift from Khirma herself : ). The top is Zara and the pants are Elizabeth + James- which the Refinery29 team gifted me at my TJ Maxx shoot! Love them!

Zara crop top / Eizabeth + James pants / Steve Madden heels (love these and these!) / Khirma Eliazov clutch / American Apparel shades / H+M ear cuff / Curlsistas Bossgal + Cupid’s Arrow midi rings

Lipstick: MAC Magenta lipliner + Makeup Forever #36 lipstick 

What do you ladies think? Are you thinking of cropping it up this Spring/Summer?

Stay tuned for the 2nd crop top look tomorrow!

.xo.Joy

When the weather warms up, it’s nice to go back to basics that never fail. In the 3rd and final installment of “[How To Wear] a white shirt”, I went casual w/ a Lafayette 148 shirt (it’s comfortable and super flattering), Club Monaco shorts, Peter Pilotto for Target slip ons, and a vintage lion purse that belonged to my dear grandmother Elizabeth (who went to heaven 5 years ago ). It’s one of my favorite accessories that I have of hers. We share a special connection.

What are some things you’d like to get ideas on wearing? Let me know in the comment box below and I’ll make it happen : ) Hope you all are loving the new [How To Wear] series! I’ve been having a ball and can’t wait to show you what’s up next: #croptops! Stay tuned!

Lafayette 148 shirt / Club Monaco shorts (love these!! + sale) / Peter Pilotto for Target printed slip ons (helloooo snake skin!) / vintage purse / Fossil watch / my fave thing this day: my Bossgal + Cupid’s Arrow midi rings available at my new natural hair meets personal style site: CurlSistas.com!

Lipstick: MAC Magenta lipliner + Makeup Forever #36 lipstick 

.xo.Joy

[How To Wear] a white shirt w/ a skirt

[How To Wear] a white shirt w/ boyfriend jeans 

JoyLovesFashion turns 5 this year and to celebrate I was looking to add something new to the mix…  and here it is. Welcome to my new series: “How To Wear” – where I pick one piece and show various ways to rock it! I’m starting things off with a white shirt because I just love ’em. Recently, I attended a sample sale at Lafayette 148 and the wonderful team gifted me with some crisp options!

My first white shirt look consisted of my fave ASOS destroyed boyfriend jeans (exact pair here), a super cool zipper detailed jacket from new line, Bien Abye by Dayanne Danier, Zara printed platform sandals (similar option here!) and a vibrant vintage clutch. I added my statement pieces: a colorful turban, shades and new midi rings from my new sister site, CurlSistas!

This look is awesome because it can easily go from day to night thanks to the chic Bien Abye blazer. It’s a fun look that anyone can pull off and I hope you love it as much as I did! Stay tuned for my 2nd showdown with the white shirt!

Bien Abye blazer / Lafayette 148 shirt (I’m also obsessed w/ this and this) / ASOS boyfriend jeans (exact pair “Brady”) / Peter Pilotto for Target shades (love these!) / Vintage clutch / Capwell + Co bracelet /CurlSistas midi rings {NEW!!} / Fossil watch / Zara heels (dope similar option here)\

Lipstick: MAC Magenta lipliner + Makeup Forever #36 lipstick 

.xo.Joy

[How To Wear] a white shirt w/ a skirt

[How To Wear] a white shirt w/ shorts