Air Max Day 2021

March 26, 2021 by Jami Jaye

It’s the most wonderful time of the year. Spring has Sprung and Air Max Day is here. If you are not aware the Air Max debut in 1987 and has such a string of hits throughout the decades. One of my favorite silhouettes of the sneaker is the Air Max 95. This was the sneaker that made me fall in love with neon with shades of grey. I’ve had soo many pairs of this sneaker over the years, it is always one that I will always come back to in the right colorway. Since it is Air Max Day, I am sharing my favorites in no particular order

Air Max 95
Air Max 1
Air Max 97
Air Max Plus
Air Max Vapormax

The Air Max 95 was the one that made me want to rock bold and colorful sneakers. It opened me up to wear more color and try different color combos. When it was announced late last year that the OG colorway of the neon green was dropping, I made sure to try to get a pair. The sneaker gods were with me, cause I actually scored a W on the SNKRS app. For anyone that knows, Nike SNKRS app will hand out disappointment after disappointment- but every once in a while you will be able to score. These sold out rather quickly, but you can try to get a pair from a reseller. I linked one that still has some in stock. Since I wear a woman’s size 8-8.5, I can still wear kids sneakers, so I am wearing a kids size 7.

I love wearing suits with sneakers, so when I bought this one from Eloquii I knew that I was going to rock it with the Air Max 95 OG. The pleated front pant is quite roomy in the leg so its definitely thick thigh friendly. When it comes to my pants, if there is no stretch I go for the size 18, and these work well with having ample enough room in the thigh without me worrying about a gapping waistline. For the blazer, I went with a size 22 cause I wanted it roomier that my other blazers. Lately I have been loving the slouchier look of a bigger blazer and with this longline version it gives off some major 90’s vibes. I went with my trusted tee from Torrid and these cute resin earrings from Baublebar.

Today was such a good day. The sun was shining, and so many wonderful influencers and bloggers sharing in the Air Max love. Definitely check out my Instagram and click on my stories to see my faves. Muah Lovers!!

Tis the Season for Collaboration

December 10, 2020 by Jami Jaye

It’s December Lovers….Whew Chile. 2020 has been a A L O T!!!! Even though this has been a tough year, I will say the love and support from my friends has been amazing. It’s amazing on how this journey of blogging, I have made some amazing friends. One of which is Jessica (@missjae1908 on Instagram) who is one half of The Brunch Beat. We met on Snapchat and shared our love of skincare, clothing, and all things blerd. It’s been a match made in friendship ever since.

Sometime back, Jess did something called the 12 Days of Masks during the Holidays. She would pick a mask, try it out on Snapchat and show the results. I loved the idea so much that I asked could I participate with her and we started sharing it on Instagram. This year, we wanted to really share and promote it, and get yall involved too!!! Starting this Sunday, on Instagram we are going to pick a mask a day and share our results. The best part is if you decide to try one out with us, just use the hashtag #12daysofmasks and tag us (@styleoversize & @missjae1908) and we will share!! Tis the season to share, and this is a just a cute and fun way to share with you all.

Now of course it wouldn’t be a collaboration without a mini photo shoot. Like I said, we share a love for a lot of things so I was excited when Jess decided to get a piece from Jibir. I have been a fan of Jibri for years and have several pieces which I love and shared on the blog. When Jibri dropped a grey loungewear set, I just had to have it, and Jess loved it as well so we were like let’s shoot it together! Of course we are going to put our own spin on the set. Since this was loungewear, we both said we were going to wear sneakers. Now of course we could have dressed it up and wore some cute shoes, but these days I am gravitating towards my sneakers and flats, no heels of any kind.

I wanted to go classic 90’s style with my set, and paired it with one of my favorite sneakers the Air Max 95 Essential. I have loved this sneaker and I am happy that Nike is re-releasing them in the classic colorways as well as new combo’s. I am wearing a kids size 7 (which works for a woman’s 8.5) and this is canvas & leather combo sneaker. The Jibri set is a Size 2, but I could have sized down to a 1 since it’s on the slouchier side and stretchy. The great thing about Jibri is that you can get this customized, so if you have your measurements and need certain things (ie more length in the legs or shorter, she can work with you). I am leaning towards getting the black and if I do, it will get the smaller size. I wanted to keep the palette simple, so I wore my white moto from Eloquii, and this greyish blue & white headwrap from the Wrap Life. Also, I was able to get my hands on a Kashmir VIII Clutch. I have been eyeing them for a while, and happy that I pulled the trigger and got the customized mixtape bag. The clutch is a great size to hold all the essentials- wallet, keys, phone, mask, wipes and sanitizer.

Jess wore her Jibri set (her’s is a size 4, but could have worn a 3) with a Woman Within denim jacket adorned with her favorite pins. Her hat is from Old Navy, and her sunnies are from Forever 21. Her sneaker of choice was the Nike Space Hippie. Let me tell you about these sneakers. First of all they are super comfortable. Like walking on clouds comfy. Second, they are made with recyclable materials which makes them sustainable which is awesome as well. I have a pair in neutral, and they are great. Added bonus, just found out that Grey is one of the Pantone Colors of 2021!!! So excited that my favorite color is going to be the focus for the upcoming year. Also, since I already have a lot of grey, I am in style!!!!! LOL

Are you excited for our collab??? Let me know if there is a skincare product you are interested in me trying?

Muah Lovers!!!

Kicking It

July 29, 2020 by Jami Jaye

I have always been a sneaker girl. There was a period of time where I was wearing my heels and living that girly girl life, but I am back to my roots. Don’t get me wrong, a good pair of heels can change your life, but a good pair of sneakers will soothe your soul. Nike has been releasing a lot of retros with fun new colorways, and I have been loving them. One of my favorite sneakers of all time is the Jordan 1. It’s a simple sneaker, but its simplicity gives it versatility that you can wear it with your favorite dresses, jeans, or sweatsuits with ease. These days, dressing is what you make of it. Use it to express your personality. The Jordan 1’s I am wearing are the Mid Lightbulbs. Anything colorful that I can wear with a bunch of items is definitely added to the closet. There are two new colorways dropping next week that are on my list, and fingers crossed they will be mine!!

If I see a cute faux leather piece, I am going to buy it. I must. With the temps warming up I knew I could get good use out of these faux leather tie shorts (they were bought right before the Rona shut down outside). On a breezy day, I could wear these with a hoodie and sneakers, or dress it up with a strappy sandal and a cute top. I always get a 18 in my shorts to ensure that I have room in the thigh. When you carry weight in your thighs and butt making sure you have enough room in shorts is key. Since I was going for an edgy fun wearable look, I paired the shorts with another faux leather item- a crop tank also from Eloquii. My top is an 18/20. I wanted it to fit without being overly tight. When the temps are rising the last thing you want is to have on a faux leather crop top that is tight. It will stick to your body and will be a pain to get off. Underneath the crop top I wore one of my favorite bras from Elomi to add a cage like effect.

I love mixing masculine with feminine so with this look pairing a checkered blazer and the sneakers with the faux leather pieces was a win-win. The Veronica Beard Houndstooth Blazer plays off the colors in the sneakers and it all ties together with the black base of the top & shorts. If you have not heard about Veronica Beard, she makes these amazing blazers. She also makes other clothing items, but her blazers are her signature. The price tag is steep ($600+), but I found this one on sale for $250. Lately, I have been looking for pieces to add to my wardrobe that are timeless and versatile. There are times where I am willing to spend to a little more on an item because I know I will have it for years to come. This was one of those purchases. I completely understand that not everyone wants or can spend that much one piece, so I found a dupe on sale less than $50.

With the changes in what is necessary to carry in these times, I rotate between my backpack and my new duffle from Dagne Dover. Don’t get me wrong, a mini bag is great, but when you need to carry a tablet, wallet, sanitizer, mask, chargers, camera, mini makeup kit, you need something that carry a lot without a lot of bulk. This seasons colors are soo good, that when I had the chance to snag this lime medium duffle 25% off I hopped on it immediately. Dagne Dover has become a favorite of mines when I started to travel. My first purchase was the large duffle bag in a dusty pink camo, which is great for a weekend trip or as my carry on for when I am flying. The pockets alone allow you to carry so much within one bag with ease. The medium is great to use as my day to day bag, I rotate between this one and my medium Dakota backpack from them.

I really loved how my outfit turned out. It’s effortless, fun and a bit sexy. With all that is going on, it was nice to throw on an outfit and feel good. Not every day is going to be a good one, but enjoy the good ones when they happen. Later lovahs!!!

Pink & More Pink

March 12, 2019 by Jami Jaye

As a child I wore my fair share of pink. Ask my mom, and my favorite look was a pair of pink striped Osh Kosh B’Gosh. Then I went through my I hate pink phase in middle school & high school (dark plaid took over my life). In college I started wearing it again. Now, I don’t think twice about picking up a pink item. Hell I got a pair of Air Force 1’s in pastel pink. Most think of pink of girly, but for me its calming when I’m wearing blush, or fun when I wearing a bold bright pink. So when I saw this bubblegum suit from Eloquii, I just had to have it.

I have talked about suiting several times on the blog. As someone who is all about jeans and tee’s. I am finding suiting can be just as versatile as s good pair of jeans. This suit is two pieces from Eloquii, which is great because you can wear both pieces in a myriad of ways. One way is to take the pants, and wear it with a slouchy sweatshirt and flats. Another look is to wear the blazer with tee and jeans. For this look I paired the High Waisted Trousers with this great striped sweater from the Atlantic-Pacific x Halogen collaboration with Nordstrom. What I love about this look is that it looks great with the blazer or it can be worn alone.

Now I have been not been wearing heels for some time. I have been loving all the cute flats and sneakers in my arsenal, but for this look I really felt like a pair of white pumps would really set the look off. When it comes to pumps, Sam Edelman pumps are my go to’s. They make a classic pump in two different heels heights, and a myriad of colors, and even in wide width. I didn’t have a white pair, so when I found these on sale, I snapped them up with the quickness. Since these are not wide width and patent leather (which I have noticed can run a bit narrower), I went with a size 9. The height makes them easy to walk in, and I have room to add extra cushioning because let’s be real, all heels start to bother you after a while.

I will say that the coat of the season has been the Teddy Coat. Not only is super cute, its one of the warmest coats I own. There are several brands that came out with teddy coats in plus, but I went with this belted pink version from Eloquii. It is slightly oversized, so the 18/20 worked perfectly for me cause I can layer up without having to worry about not having enough room. Have you been embracing more pink in your life? Or is there another pastel in your life that you are coveting? Let me know in the comments. Muah!

Happy Valentine's Day

February 13, 2019 by Jami Jaye

Hello Hello Lovers!!

I wanted to share a little red monochrome look for Valentine’s Day. Even though I am not the biggest fan of the holiday, I will say that over the years, the switch from it just being all about romantic partners to opening it up to celebrate yourself, or your best gal pal, has me thinking differently. Now don’t get me wrong, I am still not going out on V-day, I rather do something low-key like have dinner at the house., but this look is definitely something you can wear to work, enjoying some grub with your favorite gal pal, or catching a concert with your boo!

I received this great sweater for Christmas from KayJay. It’s a super chunky turtleneck cropped number from Astra Signature. Astra Signature is a brand created by blogger Sometimes Glam. I own several pieces from her line and I have yet to be disappointed with anything of hers. I have a soft spot for chunky knits and this one is my new fave. I’m wearing a 2X and it fits perfectly. It’s definitely cute with its bold color, but this sweater kept me warm which is major. Shooting in the winter can be tough, but this sweater did a great job of keeping the cold out.

Loving this pink lip with an all red look. Lippie is called It’s Happening!

When one loves and wears a bunch of cropped items, I wear them with high waisted bottoms. Either a skirt that sits high on my waist or high waisted pants. Paperbag pants have been all over the place, and when I saw these bright red ones on sale, I added them to the cart immediately. These came with a belt, but when I tied it a bow or knotted it, I wasn’t feeling . The pants have a bit of stretch to them, so I went with a 16. The pleating around the waist is a nice touch. It’s one of those pants that calls for you to tuck in your top and show it off and if you are not the type to tuck your tops in, they still look good regardless.

Since I was rocking all this red goodness, I went with my white booties and moto. This is definitely a look that wither worn together or separately the pieces play well together or still can be stand out pieces with other looks. I would wear the sweater with a leopard skirt and gold metallic shoes, or the pants with a long line denim jacket belted. You really can’t go wrong. So what are your plans for Vday? Staying home, going out, pretending it doesn’t exist…let me know in the comments!