Poetic Justice

As of late, I have been very self-aware and conscious about the type of energy I put out into the world and likewise, the type of energy that I receive. I have always been a very sensitive person. By sensitive I mean that I have always been able to read people very well and examine their energy - be it positive or negative. I can usually tell a person's true colors within the first few hours around them. However, in the past, I have been known to spot out negative energy and still allow it into my life. The older - well more like wiser - that I have gotten, I have definitely let that go. At this point in my life I have adopted a zero tolerance attitude for negative energy in all forms that it may come.

I'm not sure if you all have seen the movie Poetic Justice starring Janet Jackson and if you haven't then what on earth are you doing with your life? Well, the outfit I am wearing in this post got me thinking about poetic justice and its literal meaning. Side note, if you don't know why this outfit made me think of Poetic Justice, here you go. Great movie! Anyway, literarydevices.net defines poetic justice as "an ideal form of justice in which the good characters are rewarded and the bad characters are punished by an ironic twist of their fate." This got me thinking a lot about the kind of energy I want to put out into the world. I strive every day to be the best person I can be in all aspects of my life. I realize that nobody is perfect and mistakes will always be made, but it is important to me that I at least try every day to do right by everyone I encounter. I hope to always put out good and positive energy and I expect the same from the people I allow in my life. Do good, get good and do bad, get bad. 

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Vintage Levi Jeans - My local Goodwill
Floral Croptop - Similar on missguidedus.com Here 

Go With The Flow

Every now and again it is really important to remove yourself from your every day life and blow off some steam. I never used to be the most adventurous person in my group of friends and frankly I still am not. However, in recent times, I have made it my mission to work on that. I've always been a stick to the schedule and work with the plan kind of girl but I soon learned that life doesn't work that way. No matter how much we plan and schedule, life enjoys throwing curve balls at us. I figured if that's how it's going to be then I'm going to enjoy the ride. These days I am a huge believer in unplanned trips, unexpected fun, and random getaways. I have learned that these are the memories that I cherish the most.  If you truly want to make the most out of life, then every now and again ditch your planner and go with the flow. Thank me later!

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Camo Blazer - Similar Here

RARE

My good friends at Rare Credentials sent me this awesome signature croptop from their wonderful clothing collection. As soon as I got it I just knew how I was going to wear it and what I wanted to wear it with. Super obsessed with the big gold RARE print. You all know how I feel about individuality and daring to be different. In lieu of all the challenges going viral on social media lately, I challenge you to look in the mirror and say "They don't make 'em like me anymore ... I'm RARE." Thank me later for the pick me up your day will experience after that.

Thank you to my friends at Rare Credentials for my one of a kind crop top. Be sure to check out the rest of their amazing collection here at rarecredentials.com and follow them on Twitter and Instagram!

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Rare Credentials Croptop - Here

PacSun Cotton Pencil Skirt - Similar from Forever 21 Here

Girls Love Chipotle

Remember Drake's song "Girls Love Beyonce," well he forgot to mention that girls also love Chipotle. If anybody knows this, its this kid. He totally understands. I'm pretty sure I have my usual chicken burrito bowl with white rice, black beans, medium sauce, corn, sour cream and cheese, three times a week. Oh, I forgot to mention the mandatory side of guac.

My good friend Maude, who shares my love for Chipotle, recently bought me the amazing chipotle shirt I am rocking in this blog post. What better way to express your love for Chipotle -- aside from buying a burrito bowl three times a week -- than a shirt like this? If I don't know anything else, I know that Girls Love Chipotle! And boys too I'm sure but whatevs.

I hope this post made you hungry and I hope you are currently lacing up your shoes and looking for your car keys because its time for your Chipotle run!

xoxo

Jo

YONCE

                           

             Somebody please tell me to have a seat because I am obsessed with my Yonce shirt  and I have no qualms with wearing it once a week. Aside from my Beyonce obsession, I'm sure the other reason I love it so much is because of the hour I stood in line at the On The Run Tour Atlanta Show waiting to buy this shirt. Don't let me get started on that one hour wait that felt more like four! 

Anyway, tonight is date night with the #bae and I opted for a casual get-up. These awesome New York & Company shorts have the most amazing and comfy elastic waist. These shorts are the coolest because of how versatile they are. I can dress them up with a nice blouse or dress down like I have with this Yonce tee. 

Anyway, I hope you all are having a wonderful Friday. If tonight is date night for you too, share your outfits with me. Tweet me @shes_so_me

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Shorts - New York & Company - Similar

Wedges - Fabrik - Similar 

ROMPERstiltskin

Hello She's So Me readers! Sorry I've been sort of M.I.A. lately. There's been a lot going on in this here thing I call life!! However, I am back! That being said,  I want to tell you guys all about my LOVE for the romper! Here are three words that should explain this love -- I LOVE ROMPERS! Rompers are pretty much going to be my go-to summer gear. 

So check out my Hawaiin print stretch cotton skater romper that I recently purchased at Express. Not only is this romper unique because of its print, but it is also extremely soft and SUPER comfortable. I think the comfort derives from the skater style. I was literally running around all day and not once did my outfit get in my way. To be honest, I probably could have climbed a mountain in this romper. This romper is everything a romper is supposed to be...cute, comfortable, and easy to wear. If you look in my closet right now at all the rompers I am racking up, I'm pretty sure you are going to want to call me ROMPERstiltskin! 

Also, did you all peep my box braids? WOWzers right? I found myself a new hair braider and SHE KILLS THE GAME! That's all folks! xoxo!

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Hawaiin Print Romper - Here

Emerald Dream

Hey Everyone! Sorry, I've been a tad bit M.I.A but I'm back with a new blog post for you all.

So, the other day I went to my new favorite store Fab'rik and I fell in love with the variety of belts they had in the store. This was really weird for me because I NEVER usually find beauty in belts. Belts are usually just a necessity to keep my boyfriend jeans up but for some reason these belts really caught my eye and I HAD to have them.

This emerald and gold belt that I am wearing in today's blog post is one of the two belts that I bought. If you know me, you know that I am IN LOVE with earthy tones. Probably because emerald is my birthstone color (MAY BABY!). I decided to add the belt to this beautiful maxi dress to a little dash of something different. I wouldn't necessarily call it "a pop of emerald green" because it is a very subtle color. However, I think its the subtlety that makes it so perfect! This belt is an Emerald Dream come true!

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Maxi Dress by Express Here

Belt By Fabrik Here

Floral Arrangement

I don't know if any one is as excited as I am about the arrival of Spring 2014. If you having been keeping up with the latest on She's So Me, then you are aware of my love for Spring weather and fashion. 

In the world of fashion -- and Joanna -- this season is totally about florals. I always get asked how to style a statement floral piece and my first thought is literally "It's a floral arrangement." When dealing with a statement floral piece like the wide leg pants I have on, you have to arrange your outfit around that piece. 

When creating a floral arrangement, you typically have to decide a color scheme, which flowers you plan to use, and what items you will add for the purpose of décor. The same goes for your floral inspired outfit. You have to decide what color scheme you want to go with, which pieces will you be wearing and what accessories are necessary to complete the outfit.

Long story short, playing around with floral prints should be nothing short of F.U.N! It is all about mixing and matching -- or not matching at all for that matter.  

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Pants - Similar by ASOS Here

Cropto - Similar by ASOS Here 

Jump Jump

Today is the OFFICIAL FIRST DAY OF SPRING so you know I was out and about acting like it was 80 degrees out. Here in Atlanta, we had some beautiful first day of Spring weather. It wasn't too cold but it also wasn't too hot -- the weather was perfect. It kind of made me want to JUMP JUMP -- like the Kris Kross song!

Speaking of JUMP, this Spring, in the fashion world, there are a couple haute trends that I am definitely excited about. One of these trends is the jumpsuit/playsuit. I love love love love love jumpsuits/playsuits for the simple fact that they are so comfortable. They are so easy to wear in the warm/hot weather because there aren't extra layers to worry about or pieces to move around. You simply slide it on and boom ... there goes your whole outfit.

I also enjoy jumpsuits because I feel like they come in the most exciting prints and colors. Now with this playsuit I am sporting in today's post, I opted for an all black chic look. The all black gives me room to play around with which top I want to pair with it without being restricted by prints or colors. With that being said, hardly ever am I restricted by prints and colors because I am the QUEEN of mixing prints ... OKAYY! lol

Hurry along to your favorite store and stock your closet up with at least two or three jumpsuits. It is definitely one of Spring 2014's haute trends so I can guarantee almost any clothing store you go into is selling their version of the jumpsuit/playsuit!

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Jumpsuit - Similar from ASOS HERE
Sandals - Cathy Jeans Shoes HERE

Top Hat

The sun is officially out and about here in Atlanta and I'm so excited about it. The other day I was able to go out in this outfit WITHOUT a jacket. When I picked out this outfit, I started to think about how I wanted to do my hair. Yes, I know I have braids, but I really enjoy styling my braids. However, I decided to do something different. I decided to throw on my top hat.

 As of late, I am really getting into hats. For the most part, they are easier to wear when I have braids than when my fro is out. Either way, I am totally into a hat frenzy right now. Don't be afraid to try different styles of hats. I'm definitely starting a new hat adventure this Spring & Summer. I think the key behind adding a cute hat to your outfit is to pick out the outfit first and then try to squeeze a hat into the equation. Works for me! 

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Dress: Express

Blazer: New York & Co (no longer available) similar from Yesstyle.com HERE

Top Hat: H&M