Closet Tours, Jenna's Closet

Fresh Influence ventured into Jenna's Closet and her friends help define "Jenna's Style."

fashion, it's in your closet

"Fashion, it's in your closet" is a video featuring a variety of friends and their personal accounts on fashion, daily wear, personal style & what's hot. Not saying we are experts in fashion, but like, we don't need to be. Because fashion isn't just for models and Lady Gaga, it's for anyone that gets dressed in the morning.

If you'd like to learn more about my featured friends, here are a few links.

Josh, trendy

Rebecca, dikey

Gibron, 80's preppy

Sara, not too gross

Zach, no heels allowed

Rob, Rhode Island summer wear

Jenna, 90's summer camp best friend babe

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Hey all,

Just got home from my trip to visit a friend in Long Beach.

Can't wait to share my adventures with you.

Spotted Liv Tyler in Hollywood, took a tour of the American Apparel factory and got a lot of beach time in.

Lots of outfit posts soon (I didn't have to wear AA head to toe for five days! Are you excited!?!?!!!)

But for a sneek peek, check out the lovely ladies I met at a trip to the Getty: WeLuvLosAngeles

Last dance, last chance for love

thrifted sequin crop top; aa disco pants; bp jean jacket; steve madden wedges

Saturday nights at the Redwood Roller Rink are "Disco Skate" themed.

They play corny disco songs like Last Dance by Donna Summer and my personal favorite, September by Earth Wind and Fire.

They turn off the house lights and turn on the disco nights, and kids come to skate the night away.

Should be told, it's somewhat of a workout and also really fun with a open-minded group of friends.

Excuse the poor quality of my camera phone pictures.

Wish I had more pictures of the rollerdisco to share with you! This won't be my last visit so I've got to brainstorm for more outfit ideas.

We stopped in a sketchy part of town to pick up some beverages, which is where my photo was taken.

Not going to lie- once I took the skates off, I felt like CholaGaga wearing this!

Let time fly

aa top, velvet leggings, opaque socks; f21 headband; ou pocket watch & boots

Rainy outside! Doesn't mean I have to look frumpy and be grumpy! Nope! I stayed warm in my velvet leggings and took the opportunity to read a book, bake some yummy cookies and surf the fashion blogosphere. Careful, these cookies are addicting-- you've been warned!!

Currently reading The Female of the Species: Tales of Mystery and Suspense by Joyce Carol Oats.




Vegan pumpkin chocolate chip cookie recipe

2 cup brown sugar, firmly packed
4 cup all-purpose flour
2 teaspoon baking soda
2 teaspoon baking powder
2 teaspoon vanilla
2 cup canned pumpkin
3/4 cup vegetable oil
1 teaspoon each - cinnamon & nutmeg
1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
2 cups chocolate chips

Beat sugar, pumpkin, oil and vanilla.
Sift together dry ingredients. Stir into the pumpkin mixture until smooth.
Blend in chocolate chips
Drop by spoonfuls on lightly [vegetable] oiled baking sheet, and bake at 350°F for 12-15 minutes.
Serves: 5-6 dozen
Preparation time: 30 minutes

Next time I would try using half whole wheat flour and half regular.

So tasty! I ate about a dozen of them. Afraid I might have eaten them all, I brought them for my co-workers :)

Trying to be a girl

I go through food phases, we all do.

The reoccurring question is "what should I buy for lunches this week?"

or "what have I been leaving out of my diet?"

I'm constantly searching for new snack-to-go ideas or quick, small meal ideas.

Recent grocery items

walnuts

fresh tossed greens

raspberry walnut vinaigrette dressing

granola

yogurt

bananas

string cheese

chocolate soymilk

I have been actively working toward becoming a better girl by increasing girly habits.

Right now I'm working on washing my make-up off every night, moisturizing, flossing every night, wearing make-up, wearing lipstick(!) and organizing my closet.

The past few weeks I have been begging my friends to give me beauty advice.

A lot of products were suggested and I'm going to share the ones I have been happy with so far.

Special thanks to Sara & Brooke!

Recent beauty items

tutti frutti floss

botanics day moisture lotion

opi "you don't know jacques" nail lacquer

-wearing this nail color in photos below

american apparel "office" and "rose bowl" nail lacquer

seche vite top coat

nars "roman holiday" lipstick

-wearing below, & almost every day

mac "russian red" lipstick

burt's bees pomegranate oil lip balm

I finally got out of my bed on a Friday night!! This somewhat hideous sequin top appeared at the bottom of my closet and I was inspired to wear it out. I wore it with high-wasted pants and pumps to a place on Mission Street for their "emo night."

Ended up having a fun time with my sister :)

Closet clean out- everything must go

cleaned out my room today! wanted to share some of my hilarious finds:

dress worn to prom in tenth grade

epic mix cd circa 2005

pencil case!

rest in peace

now used as decoration above my television

never actually wore this.

might have actually worn this. with footsies :)

put my sweatshirt on backwards- accident turned fashion?

eight hours, three trashbags and three donuts later.. i'm still not done.

feeling productive though!

at least i put up my white board and cork board.

and calendar cut outs of baby animals

:)

xoxo esb

boycrazy

hey lovers

i made this video in response to alexi wasser from imboycrazy looking for a gal pal. hope you enjoy it too.

The movement against bimbos

Had to share this post from Hello, my name is Jessica.

"How many times have you heard a guy say his ex-girlfriend is crazy, an airhead or psycho?

Maybe if you men took note of certain indicators pointing to crazy, airhead or psycho, you wouldn't end up in a blunder of bad relationships making you quiver just thinking about them.

Never trust a girl who:

Has children who call you Daddy upon the first meeting. Clearly she told them you're the new father. Prepare for a phone call from Maury producers if you keep it past date three and then try to break it off.

Says she's over her ex-boyfriend...of last month. No way. They dated for how long she said? Two years? You're definitely the rebound. She's trying to get over him and make him jealous by posting status updates all over her Facebook about you; followed with a thousand hearts.

You mention that you don't want a commitment right now, but want to keep that "special something" you two share in which she sheepishly agrees. Right.

Don't for a second believe she didn't already think of you as her boyfriend in her head, plan on introducing you to her friends and family as well as formally announcing herself "in a relationship;" on social networks that is. Prepare for a Fatal Attraction bunny boiling bitch in your kitchen; don't keep someone around who isn't on the same page (signs pointing to the end of a romance novel? A deeply hesitant "oh, me too," and an unsuccessful try at concealing teary eyes).

She scares all the children at one of your family gatherings with an unasked for re-enactment of the monkeys in The Wizard of Oz. As they run, so should you. That's not normal.

She knows everything about you before you told her. Thank Facebook. She should be as surprised as Macaulay culkin when he is left home alone as you tell her you're a Texan native fresh out of the Peace Corpes.

Laughs at everything you say because she has a "morbid" sense of humor. Sure, knock knock jokes are funny but not your missing dog. No one isthat soul-less.

Her entire TiVo history is nothing but The Hills and The City. Ask her who our vice president is.

The last book she read was Cosmopolitan.

She checks herself out in toasters, knives, black computer screens and the back of your iPod. The nerve. She cares more about herself than your existence as she throws her coat on you before dinner mistaking you for a doorman.

She thinks your paycheck is her new Coach purse. Life is not a Coach purse honey; get a job and stop being so tasteless.

You've never seen her eat. Everyone eats. Don't fall for the: but I have a weird condition, I don't eat food, I just drink water. She is a liar. Invite her on a camping trip and see how long she goes before passing out.

Whatever reason you keep crazy pants around--maybe she's good in bed or she's pretty to look at--it's not worth having to change your phone number and join the witness protection program when things go awry. Trust me."

Thank you, Jessica!

joseph gordon-levitt

do you love him or do you love him?

The real influence

Hey to new followers!! Up until recently, friends and family were my only followers.

Now that I'm receiving all this lovely attention from outsiders, it's time to introduce myelf.

Where it comes from

The first fashion experience that sticks out in my mind happened circa 2005. I had just started high school and was excited to grow into the person I was going to be for the next four years. A lot of people already knew me, but I felt like I didn't know me. My individuality really grew through two pathways: working hard at my extracurriculars (dance, cheer, yearbook, environmental club, school newspaper, advanced classes) and what I wore to school. Let me back up, I attended a private school for most of elementary, going to public school was a heavenly gift to my creative mind.

Anyway- back to 2005- I hated the sight of Uggs (managed to find a substitute). But I still liked the idea of wearing skirts in the winter... so my immediate solution was legwarmers (I'm on the right). Yes, I was the first to wear legwarmers to school. I got a lot of funny looks and hollow compliments for it. ,The negative responses didn't shake my confidence too bad- so I went with it. I even started a bit of a trend! But don't worry, I converted to anti-legwarmer with age.

Blog name

My entire life I have lived in the suburbs- I'm just another teenybopper! By the time I was sixteen I was planning on attending college far away- somewhere warm, welcoming, and diverse. I believed that my surroundings were not fit for a fashion enthusiast and hoped to find a big city where I could venture into the public eye with my individual style and study my chosen major- journalism. I claimed to my family that I was in need of some new inspiration- some fresh influence.

I chose Arizona State's Walter Cronkite School of Journalism. What a mistake! It's a super-suburb! The journalism classes were good though. Anyhow, went home after my first semester and I'm here now, at community college, until I am accepted to a California State School in Fall 2010.

My lately

In community college I worked as the paper's editor in chief and had that experience for six months. Shortly after that I took a short break from school and worked as a Store Manager for American Apparel.

I'm still going to school part-time, where I take journalism classes, and some dance classes.

Check out my YouTube for videos of me dancing!

Now I am studying journalism at San Francisco State University while living in the city.

I'm also interning for a sex & relationships podcast called Sex With Emily (it has changed my life & it will change yours!).

My rules

So sheer, so chic.

Better to overdress than underdress.

Showing bras: not okay! Unless it's a black or nude lacy bra under a sheer fabric. No peeking bras! More here.

In the winter- no bare legs. Tights were invented for a reason- to make short skirts look seasonally appropriate.

No Uggs! EVER! I have these quilted boots that I'm too embarrassed to even wear to the supermarket!

Avoid the zip-up hoodie. I know it's convenient... but try to resist its fleecy goodness.

Easiest ways to polish an outfit: add a hat, scarf, jewelry, showy purse or red lipstick

No extra length, extra distressed jeans. I'm not quite urban enough for that.

Keep within a three shade pallet. Usually, two neutrals and a color. Mix and match for fun.

Footless leggings with flats are only allowed in warm weather. Footless tights are haggard/very difficult to achieve.

So basically

I use this blog to combine all of the above, share my personal style and other styles that I like with you. Sometimes I post inspirational photos because photography is my secret lover. I also do quite a few posts on music, playlists, songs, ect. I am a music snob. I will push my music down your throat and force you to swallow it. I apologize in advance.

Why I like you

Share all your ideas, feedback, music & blog suggestions, crazy stories, trend ideas, anything-- with me

esbinfluence@gmail.com

Gobble gobble I'm not original

Thrifted dress, penny loafers; h&m cardigan; urban pocket watch; aa tights

My nieces, Angelina (5) and Evelyn (3) are the cutest things ever, right?

<3<3

Oh, and my ma's Paula Dean!

All my life I pray for someone like you

Went to karaoke with my co-workers and friends.

F21 denim; American Apparel halter bodysuit, sheer calf-high polka-dot socks; Marshalls Oxfords; thrifted jewelry
It's been freezing outside so I wore a jacket, not shown.

I was disappointed when I chose "Bad Moon Rising" by Creedence Clearwater Revival and there was a silent rally among my friends. Come on guys, if you don't know who CCR is, we may have to re-evaluate our friendship!!

Most popular tracks from karaoke night with my diva co-workers:

Reflection- Mulan/Christina Aguilera

You Belong With Me- Taylor Swift

The Real Slim Shady- Eminem

Material Girl- Madonna

All My Life- K-Ci & Jojo

The Thong Song- Sisqo

Air Force Ones- Nelly

Call Me- Blondie

Video coming soon!

<3esb

"Hey bitches!"

This is HILARIOUS!

Sorry William- I will not give up my leopard print blouse!

Add me on Chictopia!

Taking a step away from "lame"

I started making this list for myself because I found myself waiting near my phone too often (and I just watched "He's just not that into you" and felt pathetic). Then I realized it's sort of general and maybe you all would enjoy these activities as well.

INSTEAD OF SITTING AROUND AND WAITING FOR "HIM" or "HER" or ANYONE- DO THIS:

1. Stay in bed & do homework in your underwear!

2. Apply your personal style to every "normal" item. yeah spice up that ugly jansport backpack with rhinestones or superglue feathers to that ugly headband!

3. Find that artist or album you've always wanted on mediafire- I think music should be free (for the most part). This could lead to some lastfm excursions and learning opportunities. (Add me on lastfm- username xeeerin)

4. Gather your friends in the back of a truck with lots of blankets and do some candlelit out-loud reading, play card games and eat marshmallows.

5. Make cookie dough- eat it. But bake one batch of it to share, you fatty!

6. Online shop (keep wallet out of sight if need be).

7. Clean out your closet again. You don't wear all of those clothes!!!

8. Create future outfits (this is really only if you're willing).

9. Manicure/pedicure party with a season of THE OC.

10. Make a dent in that list of NOVELS YOU WANT TO READ.

11. Practice music conduction and time signature dictation with the new music you downloaded.

12. Make playlists for ALL YOUR FRIENDS, esp. the ones you want playlists from.

13. Explore the blogosphere, of course!

Feel free to share any of your ideas in a comment :D

A little bit more me

If you are trying to take a step away from "lame," here's a good start.

Apply your personal style to every "normal" item. Yeah spice up that ugly jansport backpack with rhinestones or superglue feathers to that ugly headband!

For my project I used:

ugly black jansport backpack

bottle of stencil spray

sparrow stencil

pair of scissors

cut up old rag

1. Choose the placement of your stencil.

2. Cover areas you don't want sprayed

3. Spray chosen area from 6-10 inches away

4. Let dry for one hour & remove stencil

5. Voila!

My spray paint blobbed a bit, so I took a sharpie and covered the spray spots that weren't meant to be sprayed. No biggie :D

I've always hated wearing backpacks- always feel frumpy and a little bit too much like everyone else. Some of my friends have patches & what not on their backpacks, but I can never decide on one to advertise- so this was my solution. Hope it works out for you :D

Big red

Thrifted denim skirt ($4) and Liz Claiborne pumps ($5) at La Bomba Vintage in Long Beach, California

Playing with the colors in these photos was so much fun. Red lipstick can turn a boring night into a ball! Don't be afraid to get silly :P

La Bomba Vintage Stores have pile sales. In the back of the store there is this six foot tall twenty foot wide pile of clothes for dirt cheap! It was scorching hot but worth the sweat and sorting. I also bought a sort-of-ugly knitted sweater, mostly because of the $10 purchase requirement to participate in the pile sale. Totally worth it.

Self-portraits and portraits by Veronica Sines & yours truly.