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Metallic Dynamite – 4th of July

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I was bit indecisive going with the whole traditional red, white and blue representation scheme for an outfit on the 4th of July. I was invited to a rooftop party that subsume live music, food and fireworks you can see sky rocket up from the city skyline so I was positive I wanted to sport something flashy or categorical to that. Browsing through my dresser for options, I reached for a sleeveless hoodie I purchased during the spring and yet to wear. Mainly because of the ostentatious shine (wearing anything metallic) I said “….fuck it, I’ll just add red and blue but my way.”

 My top has faux leather featuring a metallic finish, a sleeveless cut, and raw-cut cropped hem which I knotted up a bit in the front since it fits me pretty baggy. A good thing to mention is its versatility between being stylish and the advantage it has transitioning between looks. Formality, It’s an active hoodie made for athletic purposes, light weight and breathable fabric so you wont die while working out or melt from just standing/running outside considering summer temperatures and all. Or as an alternative, completely surpassing through it to switch that bitch up to your liking!

To incorporate the color “red” I slipped into satin shorts with a smocked elasticized waistband, curved hem and snap-button closure at the sides that essentially looked dynamite together with the hoodie.

To finish off the color scheme with “blue” I wore an off blueish-gray Nikes that are actually really old, I hardly wore them but still hold great value. These sneakers were a birthday present many light years ago. 


Ombre nails for approximation & points of gold accessories for that contrast.

Metallic Hoodie: Thrifted

Satin Shorts: Buffalo Exchange

Sneakers: Gifted

Bracelet: Forever 21

Earrings: Local beauty supply store

Xo Lacu Xo

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Hawaiian Hibiscus

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Ok so originally, I planned on wearing a long flowy maxi  bottom or pencil skirt with this top. On the other hand, I was heading over to my girl’s birthday party which was taking place on the rooftop of her building. Putting thought into it realistically,  wearing a skirt would not have been the greatest choice throughout the day rolling into the night most importantly if I wanted to dance without any high rises.  Instead, I slipped on a pair of loose fitted acid washed joggers w/ elasticized drawstring and leg cuffs along with enough room to move & groove.

I often get asked “who does your braids” and I do them myself. Keeping up w/ it can be time-consuming but I take good pride behind the whole process of maintaining it including the labor and all lol! I revel in changing up the style of my braids whether it’s up, down, ponytail, space buns or wrapped. Leaving it down, I twisted my braids to create more of a bulkier look adding a colorful Hawaiian hibiscus flower hair clip with alligator clasps to provide grip & hold.

  • Fun Fact – I am Salvadorian, French & Hawaiian born in Mexico and raised in Queens, New York since 1 year old.

My shirt features all over Hawaiian hibiscus and leaf print with a basic collar, button down front closures, short sleeves and point hem which I tied up into a knot to add some edginess. Accessorizing the shirt, I wore a sea shell brooch I purchased from Paradox Thrift Shop. This shop is one of my favorite local thrift stores here in New York. Ask for Jessi, she’s the sweetest person ever<3


I even accessorize my braids too!

Floral Shirt: Forever 21

Jeans (Joggers): Buffalo Exchange

Broach: Paradox Thrift Store

Flower Hair Clip: Local Boutique 

Shoes: Converse

Rings: Forever 21

Earrings: Local beauty supply store

Xo Lacu Xo

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Beavis & Butthead – This Rocks

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I do not watch any sort of television however, growing up as a kid, conventionally I’d run downstairs to the livingroom with my older sister to tune into the animated MTV series Beavis & Butthead. Both my sister and I were hefty wild children yet cunning but nonetheless, in my viewpoint this show was the shit! Although these characters both lack any empathy or moral scruples, even towards each other as indicated, this sitcom was very much apart of my childhood.

If you aren’t familiar with the show, it centers on two socially incompetent, heavy metal-loving teenage delinquents (Beavis and Butthead) who go to school at Highland High in Highland, Texas. They have no apparent adult supervision at home, are dim-witted, under educated and barely literate but additionally funny… “teenage wasteland” There are loads of episodes on YouTube if you missed out, I recommend it!

Anyhow, in the middle of shopping I spotted a knit tank top of “Beavis and Butthead” with a round neckline, a front O-ring ladder cutout detail, raw cut armholes and a raw-cut hem. It was “must” purchase in my book.

Cognizant of an orange beanie at home which off the back I knew it would be a perfect match with the tank top so I styled it accordingly.

In addition, wearing one of my favorite varsity jacket, acid washed high wasted jeans, plaid button down shirt wrapped around the waste and topped it off w/ some classic black and white chucks.

Varsity Jacket: Thrifted

Beavis & Butthead Tank Top: Forever 21

Jeans: Forever 21

Plaid Shirt: Pac-Sun

Beanie: Local beauty supply store

Converse: Purchased in Seattle

Rings: H & M  and my mood ring is from New Mexico

Xo Lacu Xo

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