A Red Bow-Tie is the Male Equivalent to a Female’s Red Lip

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

A woman has a red lip as a signature point on her stunning face and as a male, I had to ask, what could be mines. I decided to use the red bow-tie. I received compliments on it all day! Take a look at a few of the pics that I took.

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

Work Ready

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

Who says going to work just has to be a simple shirt and some slacks. Have fun with it. I guarantee you it will not only make you feel good about yourself, but other’s day will instantly be brightened.

Somebody call PETA, The Poor Boy is Back in FUR

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

New Year’s Eve, the day of new hope, new dreams and hopefully a new start! I brought in the new year with friends, strangers, strobe lights and a nice tall glass of wine…or two! 2014 was one of the most challenging years of my life, from the loss of a 4.5 year relationship, friends, transitioning into the real world from college and the start of Grad School, all done while turning 24, can be stressful. Thank God for Clearsil, a pay check, a little champaign and some good retail therapy or I would have been more whacked than Amanda Bynes.

This ensemble was truly last minute. Somehow, I believe that’s when my best outfits come together! I usually don’t like white, but seeing it paired with a dreamy gray made for an exception to the rule of “No White After Labor Day”. This fur piece would definitely be considered the accent wall of this entire outfit. It came from Express and was ap pretty penny at $80.00. All-in-all, the look was a complete success, well, if you ask me!

Fashion Show Ready

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

I was invited to a fashion show at Columbia College by a member from the modeling troupe, Picture Perfect Modeling. I decided to go last minute, so I dashed home from work and had only a hour and a half to get ready. My thought when getting dressed was to look like a rich AFRICAN prince. So I chose the tribal long-lengthed shirt and added a piece of fur to bring in the animalistic experience of being from a jungle. If any of that made sense to you then pat yourself on the back because it didn’t for me! LOL

July 4 Independence Day

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

Independence day is one for family time, finger licking BBQ and a night full of memories with unforgettable friends.  This day was a eye-wakening experience for me because it was INDEPENDENCE day and I recognized how DEPENDENT I had been. DEPENDENT on people’s opinions, dependent on life to come and work a miracle that I needed to create for myself.

As a recent graduate from college, I’ve been faced with the obstacles of what should I do, work a boring 9 to 5 and complain about how much I hate to anyone with a ear? or should I fight and push for a career that’s just as rewarding financially as it is in the sanity department. I decided the second option.

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

I may not know much, but I know wherever I go, my passion for fashion follows me. When I’m event planning fashion shows or styling models, I feel that I have piece of heaven right here on this place called earth, but too reminiscent of hell.

I want to be happy and to truly be happy I have to let go of those that have hurt me, those that smile in your face but wish the worst for you.

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

Tamar Braxton Chicago Concert

 

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

Tamar came to Chicago on June 6, yes I know I’m just a TAD bit late. I wanted to look bold and I wanted to stand out. I don’t really have anything else to say about this. I had fun, she was about 2.5 hrs late to take the stage, buttttt she slayed. Thanks for a good time Tamar, but really wish it had been Toni instead.

Give A Boy A Fur, He’ll Conquer the World

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

Condolences to PETA, but furs are hitting men’s fashion runways this season harder than Lindsay Lohan hit rock bottom. Of course, before the runways ever declared this massive new look as a trend, stars such as Kanye West, Pharrell and more were the originator’s for this season’s new fad. From bearskin rugs, shawls, hats and neck pieces, there are various ways that fur can be worn. For a recent fashion show that I coördinated, I decided to wear a black fur that would be the signature piece for this all-white outfit.

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

My inspiration for this outfit was definitely Rihanna. During a recent trip to London for fashion week, she wore an all black ensemble with a statement piece of a white fur. She looked so cool so I decided to recreate her look, but in white.

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

I found these glasses, which I call “Lady Gaga Telephone video glasses” inside of a store on Venice Beach during a recent trip to California. They were $10 and I was super excited to find them. These glasses add a certain level of classiness to any outfit!

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

White button-up shirt: Walmart $13

White Skinny jeans: Rue 21 $7

Statement Fur: Banana Republic (purchased from EBAY) $36

Glasses: Venice Beach $10

Love Is Like A Dog, But To Leash or Unleash it is the Question

 

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

Whether it’s a dog’s mesmerizing eyes, its sharp, attention-grabbing bark or the way its backstory pulls at your heart like the tragic ending of Titanic, one thing’s sure, we are all faced with the obstacle of wondering if that dog will be the right fit into our lives. Sounds a lot like love, right? It wasn’t until a recent chitchat with one of my close friends, that I realized love has so many mind-bottling similarities to a dog  and one wrong move could mean a earthshaking tear in your heart or worse, a set of destructive bite marks in your favorite pair of shoes!

It’s no secret that society has a disturbing fixture on an objects outer appearance and we all know that in love and WAR dog adoption, the better looking ones have their shelter cages frequented heavily, but what usually happens after the commitment to that dog turns from causal visiting to a permanent responsibility depends on how good of an owner you are, how well-trained they are and if your tasty doggy treats are good enough for them to keep doing the tricks you taught them.

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

To Leash or Not to Leash

This next lesson is one of major importance. There are those dogs that can run as wild as a kid’s first year at college, but still know where home is and stay loyal. Then, there are those that must be kept on a leash at all times when outside the safety zone known as the four white walls of your bedroom. Why? Because, a they are only loyal to their bone and could care less whether their treats come from you or any stranger walking past.

The key to maintaining these dogs is to have them trained. It is up to you to take in that animal for what they are initially and mold them into the perfect pet. Remember, that a dog, only continues to do tricks if they are motivated, recognized and rewarded for their actions.  Once your man has lived up to your expectations on how a man should treat you, it is okay to reward him with something he likes.

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

Every Dog Needs Compromise

When training an animal, you have to allow the dog to do as it pleases, like by taking it to the dog park to chase its tail for five hours and bark at other dogs that it may feel foolishly threatened by. While all of this may not interest you in the least bit and can grown overwhelmingly tiring, as a good owner you must compromise. If a man is emotionally satisfying your needs, it is only fair to satisfy his.

Jeremy Nowell

Jeremy Nowell

Recognize that training a new puppy takes time and effort. Relationships do not happen overnight. And much like a relationship, it takes time for puppies to learn and mature into the dogs we all know and love.But once you get it right, it’s really right! One day, your dog will learn to listen to you, and eventually, begin to obey commands without even needing a treat. \

Cardigan: $2.00 (Thrift store)

Button-up: $3.00 (thrift store)

Faux leather pants: $20.00 (Ebay)