The One Item You Need to Help You Conquer the World

When I was in college I had a go-to outfit on really stressful days. Whenever I had a huge exam, or an important class assignment due, I turned to an outfit that made me feel like I could conquer the world: a badass leather jacket and boots. Don’t get me wrong, I am all for super-girly pieces (ahem, like this tutu), but don’t we all need a little oomph on certain days?

Ahhhhh, yes. As you strut to that biology class in your black pebbled leather adorned with gold angled zipper pockets, only you will know if you’re about to ace that exam or if you’re about to hop on a motorcycle. I’m warning you! A leather jacket will make you feel like you can conquer and do anything! Just make sure you actually study your Russian vocabulary, write the paper, and prepare the presentation; your jacket will take care of the rest.

Remember, the work you do in private will take you where you need to go, but your clothes will announce your arrival!

Earlier this week I wrote a little segment for Ellie of The Darling Design Co. She’s a fabulous graphic designer based in rural Australia. Have you ever wondered exactly what full-time bloggers do all day? I answered that and more–you can read the article here (including why I’m blogging about fashion after working my tail off for a Political Science degree).

I hope you guys have a fabulous Monday!! If you’re looking for a BA leather jacket of your own, I’ve linked my favs below. Happy shopping ♥

xx,
K

UPDATE 2/25 Hooray! Jassamine Elaine was chosen for LALM – a roundup of fashionable links by Independent Fashion Bloggers. Check out some awesome articles below!

Links à la Mode, February 25

• Abroad Outlook: Empowerment as an Accessory
• Anti.Muse: We Love | Fake Fur
• Black.White.Blonde: What to Wear | Mules of the Moment
• Blog Behind the Look: 4 Ways to Style… Black Denim
• Everyday Starlet: The Oscars Red Carpet Is My Super Bowl
• Girl Meets Funds: Capsule Wardrobe 101
• Grazielle Camilleri: Sunglasses | A Fashion Accessory for Every Season
• Inexpensive Chic: Fashion Brands that are Doing Sustainability Right
• Jassamine Elaine: The One Item You Need to Help You Conquer the World
• KP Fusion: 4 Ways That Blogging Can Enhance Your Life
• Life in the Fash Lane: Blogger 101 | How to Support Other Bloggers
• Ms. FABulous: 2016 Costume Design Oscar Nominees
• Oh to be a Muse: Cultural Appropriation in Style
• Prime Butterfly: Iconic Black Women in Fashion
• Reasons to Dress: Everyone Starts Somewhere | The Milan Fashion Week for Nobodies!
• Storybook Apothecary: Movies That Defined My Teen Years
• The Daily Lux: New York Fashion Week A/W 16-17 | Cheat Sheet
• The Sugar Ribbon: How to Style the Novelty Socks Trend
• This Season’s Gold: Two for Tuesday | Camel and Stripes
• Wings for Liberty: How to Steal the Spotlight {Like a Lady}