LA // vs // NYC -- Street Styles coast to coast!

Ray Ray reporting to ya loud & clear! I cannot waittttttt to move to the west coast and explore a whole new world. I will go to my first outdoor festival, I will run naked down the beach, and I will pop tags like no tomorrow! But most importantly, I will find a job with my fashion passions (corny ray) lolol.

Until that day i can only be inspired by not only the west coast but also the east!!! Cause like what's the west without the east ;) so I'm not sure if you've heard, but my lovely girlfriend surprised me with a shopping spree & tickets to the Paramore concert on their Self Titled Tour a couple weeks ago!!! Paramore rocked it out...I've loved them for yearssss! 

We hit the mall and I went to a couple stores, got a new color from Mac -- Please Me ;) let's talk Forever 21! i really felt proud to be shopping there, I haven't been so impressed to be honest, but they've really stepped up!!! From band T's to California gear. They also had a nice large floor full of bright & neon colors -- trending for spring/summer 14 -- and lace/florals (can't go wrong)!! 

My focus was on funky creative street styles, color palettes that I adore this time of year, anddddd LA vs NYC babyyy! So here are a couple looks I put together...the combination opportunities are endless! Let's see which street style you're inspired by the most!!! Forever 21 GO!

// New York, New York //

-1-

Red Bomber Jacket // Thrifted -- Bill Blass Jeans

Platform Boots // Mossimo Black

Socks // H&M

--rest of the look // Forever 21--

-2-

(P)leather Jeans // Mudd

Platform Boots // Mossimo Black

--rest of the look // Forever 21--

-3-

Fur Coat // Thrifted -- Schumacher

Ankle Detail Boots // BCBG Generation

--rest of the look // Forever 21--

// Los Angeles //

-1-

Silver Heels // Nine West

--rest of the look // Forever 21--

-2-

Shorts // Hidden Jeans

Hat // Buffalo Exchange

White Pumps // Paolo Corelli

--rest of the look // Forever 21--

--2.5--

Jean Jacket // Lucky Brand

-3-

Leggings // Widow

Flannel // Mossimo

Pumps // Steve Madden

Sunnies // Thrifted -- Liz Claiborne

SnapBack // H&M

--rest of the look // Forever21--

--3.5--

Maxi Skirt // MilkyWay

DO YOU HAVE UNIQUE STYLE INSPIRATION TO SHOW THE WORLD?? CHECK OUT ONE OF MY FAV fashion pages -- OOTNmagazine to peep ways to get featured & street fashion crazy!!!

I'm out!! Time to organize my closet with my boo & cuddle up to some sappy love movie......or maybe Man of Steel -- XoXo

Buffalo Exchange //

Ray Ray reporting here with yet again another pile of clothes :) this time I'm pulling looks for the holidays & pairing more looks for a NYC vs. LA blog post!!!!

SneakPeak--

But for now let's talk trendy consignment //

Now I'm sure y'all have heard of Platos Closet by now, you can find brands similar to Forever 21 & Hollister but lets upgrade a little to a place that I'm truly in love with -- Buffalo Exchange. I've found brands like TopShop, American Apparel, Zara, even brands sold @ Nasty Gal!!!! Totally up my alley...and of course the closest B.E. to me is two stinking blocks from my job -- oh lord ray!

Since I grew up in a town that -- no offense -- is dry when it comes to finding the brands/designers I personally love, living in a big city like DC gives me that drive to make my wardrobe more....unique! Here are a couple looks I purchased/styled just a couple days ago from the DC Buffalo Exchange :)

BLACKbeauty//

Overalls// Chico's

BALLERINAbeauty//

Maxi Slit Dress// Just in Time USA

BOSSbeauty//

Pencil Skirt// KToo

Crop Top// KToo

One of my fav brands I've seen a lot at Buffalo Exchange is American Apparel!!! Here are a couple pieces I scooped last week.

--Cheers--

FALL x Thrift //

Ray Ray here reporting to you with some exclusive fall looks from my closet!!!!

For the past couple weeks I've been searching high and low for some awesome pieces to show y'all and to improve my personal fall wardrobe. Every photo you're about to see was thrifted/conseined & shot by yours truly :) Maybe this can inspire to revamp your wardrobe as well--it's all about the hunt people!

FALL x Mini-Skirts

FALL x Long Cuts

FALL x Sheer Shirts

FALL x Neutral Sweaters

FALL x Fur Look

FALL x Suspender Look

FALL x Jean OR Leather Look

FALL x Chockers

FALL x Big Earrings

FALL x Quiant Earrings

FALL x Vintage Candy

FALL x Hip Chain

FALL x Sunnies

It's totally okay to splurge on those have-to-have items for your closet... Thrifting is my escape from that world...the thrill of searching rack to rack and finding that beautiful gold embellished sheer gown is priceless :)

❤Make fashion your adventure!!!❤

HALLOWEEN 2013 was a blast btw--

Here's my Rah-Rah-Ray Costume I wore at my party!!

❤❤❤❤

RAY