Closet Tours, Jenna's Closet

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

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A friend and I went out to brunch & coffee during hot weather.

Sara's outfit is simple and chic.

This outfit interests me because, although I personally don't like to wear black, I like the way she is wearing it.

See-thru black is lovely mixed with denim.

Also, this watch is a staple in Sara's wardrobe.

I don't normally wear jewelry but once I find a nice simple piece like this- I know I will come to appreciate it.

Nicely done, Sara.

fashionable facebook friend, featuring emily

What's on your wish list this holiday?

Acid wash jeggings, the leggings that look like jeans, Minnetonka 5 layer fringe boots, some Jeffrey Campbell oxfords, and some band t-shirts.

What was your most memorable gifted piece of clothing?
Two years ago my best friend gave me these black lamé leggings I had been obsessing over. Probably most worn gifted garment.

Who are your fashion influences?
Sienna Miller, Kate Moss, the Olsen twins, many random San Franciscans.

Who are your photography influences?
Richard Avedon and David Hamilton.

Where do you see yourself in five or ten years?
Somewhere in San Francisco being fabulous.

What is your favorite color combination?
Black and brown. Black with anything.

Where is your favorite shop spot?
Wasteland on Haight Street. They always have top vintage and super cute brand new clothing.

What are the top three tracks on your iTunes top played?
Take it Easy, Love Nothing by Bright Eyes, Never Going Back Again by Fleetwod Mac, Close to Me by The Cure

What movie is the most fashionably inspiring to you?
Welcome to the Dollhouse. When I saw this movie when I was little I thought Dawn was the bees knees. When I watched it again a few years ago I was surprised to find out she was supposed to be a loser..

What's your quick fix solution to spice up an outfit?
Messy hair, a long pendant, heels, tons of gypsy rings.

What is your recent most-worn item?
My Bowie shirt! That thing has become my security blanket. Whenever I have no idea what to wear I throw that bad boy on.

a few things i adore about emily:

1. ever changing hair... and it's always cute

2. her make up expertise (i need a lesson)

3. non-conventional way of dressing popular items, patterns & textures

4. her confidence- an essential trait of a fashionista

Do you have any questions for emily?

Post a comment and I'll ask :)

I am now lurking through my facebook fans to feature the fashionable ones.

It's this new idea I'd like to start using for new posts... not just about myself because you can only have so much of me.

Become a fan of Fresh Influence on facebook so I can feature you!

xo esb

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!

Totes Oxford twins

American Apparel high-waisted shorts, long sleeve v bodysuit, sash around neck, beret, polka dot calf socks; thrifted loafers, blazer & belt/ On Jesse: American Apparel button up, cardigan, peacot, slacks, beret, seedstitch tie & glasses

Worn on Black Friday to "support the gays," Jesse and I showed up to work feeling a little bit London for a day. Jesse is one of my co-workers and I ultimately trust him when it comes to fashion advice. He's studying Fashion Design at the Fashion Institute in SF. He helps me with a lot of the store merchandising and he's always my voice of reason of going too overboard ("you should probably take off those glasses") or too under-board ("why aren't you wearing a push-up bra with that?").

Jesse is a lot of fun- he should really have a blog because he goes on crazy adventures and is always at the happening spots in San Francisco. If you want to get to know him or peek at all his happenings, follow his twitter.

Later that night, some coworkers and I went to a hookah bar nearby, Tarboosh. Where I ate tasty beef kebabs and hummus, and attempted to learn how to belly dance- go figure. There was live music and many diverse people singing along in Arabic and clapping. I was all about it- so much fun!

All for now,
<3 esb

Oh, Cincinnati, OH

One of my co-workers is leaving! I'm actually replacing her once she moves back to Cincinnati, yay for my promotion, boo for a losing her to Ohio.


American Apparel:

black drawstring dress

tri-athletic gray tank top

white gladiator sandals (tj maxx)

cute scarf around the ankle!

nice tan (weekend camping at a lake)

You have now seen two pairs of cute shoes from Marshalls/TJ Maxx on my blog. Remember the cute brown victorian booties I got from Marshalls? Thought I'd ice the cake here with this video, it's a commercial I'm sure you all have seen but I crack up every time!:

Spring for all ages

A senior staff writer at my newspaper

His fashion sense is delightful and refreshing.

Sisterly love in the workplace

Meet my sister!

For a few months we were working at American Apparel at the same time, it was so much fun working together! Now she is off to work at Therapy.

Obviously it's all from American Apparel:

white jersey short sleeve tee shirt

sea blue interlock pencil skirt

creme braided jersey belt

wistful opaque over-the-knee cable knit sock

navy boots- thrifted

Indian rocker guest

shirt: urban
leggings: REI
shoes: aldo
necklace: some fair
hair: DYED 
boobs: NATURAL

I feel INDIAN!
I am 100% against leggings as pants but sometimes thats all you want to wear

-jbo

Well I think this is way more Rocker than it is "Indian," but I love it for a Norcal girl reppin' in da SoCal. JAY PLAY. 

As for the outfit- I absolutely love Aldo shoes! And as much as we all claim we deny legging used for pants- they are just so convenient. Oversized shirts are the best match to make the tight leggings look less scandalous on the gluts. Agreed?

Thanks for sharing with me, jbo!

-esb