AMANDA STEELE X JABARI JACOBS X LILBAMBI

Hey babes! I'm so excited to start posting up pictures from shoots that I've styled! If you want to collaborate, feel free to hit me up on my social media which you can find on the right side of my blog, or shoot me an email- prater.kristenn@gmail.com :) 

For this shoot, I had the pleasure of styling Youtuber Amanda Steele. You can check out her Youtube and Instagram @amandasteele. She was so sweet and looked amazing in everything I put her in. This was the second shoot I've styled for Jabari Jacobs. I love the way all of his shoots come out and I've been a fan of his for years, so I'm happy that I get to say I've worked with him now. Outfit details for each look will be below! xo

Total barbie babe- sweet, girly, sassy, and simple with this look. I adore this sweater because of the beautiful powder blue and the Barbie inspired font! I had to make it the focal point of the outfit. Paired with a classic tennis and the perfect pair of platforms.

TOP- NIKKI LIPSTICK

SKIRT- AMERICAN APPAREL

SHOES- YRU

TOP- FEVRIE

SHOES- UNIF

NECKLACE- BETTY BONES

DRESS & STOCKINGS- AMERICAN APPAREL

SHOES- YRU

This look is all about textures. An over-the-top fringe jacket, leather pants, and velvet shoes seem like it would all be overwhelming in one look, but because it's all black, the outfit looks sleek and refined. Why does this look remind me of The Fifth Element? I can't put my finger on it but I'm definitely okay with it.

PANTS- MISSGUIDED

CHOKER- TUNNEL VISION

Probably my favorite look just because this is my everyday aesthetic. I'm clearly all about baby pink right now, I honestly can't get enough. Look at those shoes- LOOK. AT. THEM. They're killer, and they really pull the look together. 

TOP- UNIF

SHOES- DOLLSKILL/YRU

BAG- LAMODA

I had to include these dope edits that Jabari does by collaborating with artist KaCeyKal! PLEASE do yourself a favor and check out both of these amazing creative minds on Instagram @jabarijacobs and @kaceykal. What was your favorite look?? Let me know below! xo

COTTON CANDY

Turning to the complete opposite of the last look on my blog, I am living in color in this outfit! This fanny pack from Imagination by JayWill matches my dress PERFECTLY, it's like they were made to be worn together. Its gold chain, fuzzy rainbow outside, and blue suede tassel come together to make the cutest fanny pack ever. I love the wide variation that JW makes, I could probably get one to match every outfit in my closet. We're nearing the end of summer, even though it surely doesn't feel like it here in SoCal, so I'm wearing my pastels and bright colors while I can, though I'm sure they'll find their way into my fall & winter wardrobe as well somehow. 

This look is great for any casual outing- lunch, shopping, or even back to school. Instead of lugging a big purse around, hide your necessities (phone, wallet, pen, lipstick) in this stylish alternative.

Speaking of school, I didn't take the summer off and I'm nearing finals, which means just over three more months and I'll be graduating from FIDM. I can't tell if I want to cry out of joy or absolute fear because I'm this much closer to "the real world". I'm still not 100% sure what I want to do, there's a lot of things I love about fashion. My ultimate goal is to continue styling, but I also love writing, and I'm interested in fashion journalism. What about you guys? Did you take the summer off, travel somewhere, do something amazing? Are you back at school already? Loving it? Hating it??? Tell me below in the comments, I'm so curious, let me live vicariously through your fun summer stories!!!

xo

DETAILS:

FANNY PACK- IMAGINATION BY JW

DRESS- UNIF

CHOKER- THE COBRA SHOP

NECKLACE- DESERT MOON

SUNNIES- THRIFTED @ BUFFALO EXCHANGE

SHOES- VANS

thanks to Mike Batz for taking these awesome pictures. Follow him on Instagram @mikebatzphotography_