Fashionista Raid Your Boyfriend's Closet

Fashionista: Raid Your Boyfriend's Closet!

Fashion is something barbarous, for it produces innovation without reason and imitation without benefit.

I have been a big fan of men's clothing lately. Nothing is as simple (and cute!) as belting an oversized t-shirt with leggings and heels, or throwing on an oversized plaid button up over mini skirts. And the best part is, if they have good style, you can just "borrow" these items from your boyfriend, brother, dad, etc. I also have been into re-vamping dudes' old band tees and turning them into something new because lets face it, not everything cool can be bought at a store. So creative, so cheap, and so chic!

Outfit of the week:

I have an obsession with rompers/jumpsuits lately, and I am a big fan of anything tiered or rouched. This rouched one from twelve by twelve is perfect!

Ruched knit romper $36 @ forever21.com

Pair with...

Like I said earlier, plaid and checker print button ups are really cute. But why buy one when you can just grab one from the closet next door? Here is one from UO as an example. Although cuts in clothing for men are very boxy and do not flatter curves, and you will most likely have to get the smallest sizes you can find, I love them because they are typically longer and easily shapeable with a fat waist belt.

Western shirt $48 @ urbanoutfitters.com

Pair with...

Any thick belt worn at the high waist will do the trick, but this ruffle one below is so cute! Just might have to get it myself.

Wcm grosgrain ruffle stretch belt $58 @ nordstroms.com

Pair with...

A black chunky heel with a lot going on would look perfect with this crazy outfit.

KILBURY shoe $125 @ aldoshoes.com

Accessory of the week:

This may seem boring and standard, but I am going with the simple butterfly clip as my accessory pick of the week =]

These can be found anywhere and are really cheap. I have been using these a lot lately to put up my hair in a messy low side bun and its a great style for the hot summer weather. Give it a try! Tease your hair big to give it shape and you can even pin back your bangs in a cute pump; hairspray the hell out of it, and pull back the rest of your hair by twisting it on the low side of your head and securing with a butterfly clip. Looks best when you don't try hard to make it look perfect- messy is sexy!

Colored butterfly clamps $1.99 @ sallybeauty.com

Random item of the week:

Take your anger out in a safe way =]

The Ex voodoo knife holder in pink $70 @ perpetualkid.com

Ta-Da! Are you going to experiment with mixing in boy clothing to your outfit? Have you already?

What do you think of this week's picks?

Comment and let me know!

xoxo,

marialia

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Comments (18)

	Andi*Smith: 07/10/2009 12:21 PM I love Rouched things, but can't pull off a romper. :/ Nice picks. ...
	sugar777: 07/10/2009 12:23 PM I was actually thinking about doing this the other day. My dad has an old plaid shirt he never wears (and he's a bigger guy) so it would fit like a dress...I've just never got around to doing anything with it.
	emma say whattt?: 07/10/2009 1:43 PM this is so funny! i did the oversized shirt w/ a belt and stockings a couple of weeks ago. it worked well. just make sure its not too hot because then you could end up being miserable! xD
	kissmehoney: 07/10/2009 3:01 PM I often think men's clothing is way cuter and cooler than women's...especially T-shirts I also like rompers/jumpsuits but i can't find them anywhere in Estonia..
	kissmehoney: 07/10/2009 3:04 PM I mean there are a few jumpsuits but they aren't the ones i want so..
	Samwich: 07/10/2009 5:46 PM I like the picks this week. I especially love the clips. And the men's clothing. I love plaid shirts. :] I have one.
	orchorde: 07/10/2009 5:52 PM I've seen that knife holder in a store called Stupidiotic for a lot cheaper xD
	Gretchen Weiners: 07/10/2009 11:07 PM Rompers and jumpsuits are for people who are too cool for school. I wish I owned one. I enjoyed this journal, especially the random item. Classic!!
	RisaDarvo: 07/11/2009 10:55 AM u are super inspiring. I love ruffles too, just got a cute little black strapless dres with ruffles.!
	jessicabellarose: 07/11/2009 3:16 PM I knicked my guy freind's plaid shirt today and threw it over a pair of tiny denim shorts and vest tee it looked ubber cute !! and i also borrowed his white tanktop and wore it with a denim mini skirt i raid his wardrobe all the time. Its great and his hoddies allways keep me warm xx love the random item its great
	coastalcaro7: 07/11/2009 3:23 PM cute stuff. i especially love the belt, is it like that all the way around? how do you pronounce your name? sorry, stupid, but i sound stupid trying to say it
	marialia: 07/11/2009 3:24 PM coastalcaro7 said: cute stuff. i especially love the belt, is it like that all the way around? how do you pronounce your name? sorry, stupid, but i sound stupid trying to say it the back has an elastic, and its: ma-ree-uh-lee-uh...like maria and lia but all together hahah
	cherrin: 07/11/2009 3:36 PM i want the knife holder:D
	marialia: 07/11/2009 3:37 PM sherrry said: i want the knife holder:D wouldnt it be cool to cut out and paste someones face on the head
	marialia: 07/11/2009 5:15 PM falloutfry said: Rompers and jumpsuits are for people who are too cool for school. I wish I owned one. I enjoyed this journal, especially the random item. Classic!! get your butt in one!! :)
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