The idea for this project started 3 years ago, with a monarch butterfly. I’ve always been extremely drawn to them without knowing why. Through researching for this project, I began to understand that connection. The monarch became a way for me to understand the relationship between death and bec

DEATH I’ve learned to see death as a transition to lessen the finality of it. In Jamaica, there’s a saying we have; “as one gone a next one born”. In order to transform, something must be sacrificed. A death of some part of self must occur. As with death of the physical body, grief is in

LOOK 086 Y’all know I love a juxtaposition moment. The oversized rugby top keeps things relaxed, while the distressed denim skirt brings in all this texture and movement. I especially love how the hanging strips of denim change the silhouette when I walk. Finished with pointed heels for a

LOOK 085 Playing with different textures and shapes while keeping everything black. I love how the asymmetrical neckline creates interest without needing much else up top. The fitted silhouette flows into the longer, flared skirt, while the mesh layering adds a little dimension and movement.

LOOK 084 I wanted to play with proportion here, pairing the soft draped top with oversized distressed shorts. The boots pull everything back in and give the shape some structure. Finished with pearls, crosses and chains because apparently I don’t know when to stop accessorizing lol. Pretty

I can’t lie, green is one of my favorite colors to throw on in a jiffy. It’s not even ,y favorite color but I love her in a garment😭 what color should I do next? #lemon8challenge #howtostyle #colorfulaesthetic #beforeyoubuy #fashionrecs

As we continue reviewing these outfits, I’m feeling like I may just go through the whole rainbow🥲 But here are some of my favorite divas in blue. What color should I do next? #lemon8challenge #howtostyle #colorfulaesthetic #fashionrecs #beforeyoubuy

Feeling a little gross so no new looks for the next couple of days, but felt like sharing some of my favorite monochromatic outfits. These are especially fun as it allows you to get creative with textures and silhouettes, all while adding dimension with different tints and shades of the same color

LOOK 081 It’s Tentacruel 🪼 I wanted to play with the idea of volume slowly dissolving into movement. I wore a blue skirt as a top, letting the pleating create this wider, almost floating shape through the body. Underneath, I layered a silver fringe skirt so the silhouette gets narrower and

Oh how I love planning and playing in these clothes:) a little sneak peak into how I plan my outfits. I think I’ll do more of these if yall wanna see🫶🏼 comment below #lemon8challenge #howtostyle #colorfulaesthetic #summerdate #girlhood

LOOK 080 I wanted this one to feel like romance exaggerated. I created this dramatic, almost pannier-like shape with the skirt, so instead of balancing it out, I leaned further into it. I layered lace underneath to stretch the silhouette toward the floor and kept everything within this dusty

LOOK 079 It’s Beedrill 🐝 The yellow and black stripes were already doing most of the work, so I built around them with pieces that felt like different parts of Beedrill. The sheer skirt gives me wings, while the denim mini and silver hardware add something harder and more armored. I kept t

LOOK 076 It’s Blastoise. 🌊🐢 I’ve realized my favorite references are the ones you don’t immediately recognize. Instead of copying a character, I like translating its design language into something I’d actually wear. For Blastoise, that meant protective layers, structured silhouettes, weath

LOOK 074 I wasn’t finished with this color story. LOOK 072 introduced me to the relationship between cobalt, fuchsia, and citron. This look asks a different question: what happens when the silhouette changes instead of the palette? Instead of relying on clean lines, I exaggerated the propo

LOOK 073 I’m realizing I don’t move on from ideas very quickly. This is really an extension of LOOK 071. I kept thinking about the contrast between soft knitwear and sequins and wanted to revisit it from a different angle. The sweater says winter morning. The skirt says late night out. Som

LOOK 072 This started as a fun little color study. I wanted to see how far I could push complementary colors before everything fell apart. Turns out adding one unexpected color made the whole thing feel more balanced instead of more chaotic. Still experimenting and not my favorite, but I lear

LOOK 071 I like when a piece changes the personality of another. A sequin skirt is usually read as eveningwear, but pairing it with oversized knitwear shifts the feeling entirely. Instead of competing, the textures soften each other. The sparkle feels calmer, the knit feels a little more elev

LOOK 069 This look started with the color story. Orange and turquoise naturally create contrast, but by keeping the tones slightly muted, the palette feels balanced instead of loud. The acid green platforms push it a little further, while the turquoise beads tie the cool tones together. Th

LOOK 068 The textile was the starting point for this look. I found myself building everything around it, the olive knit, the tulle skirt (a fan favorite), the beads. I wanted the silhouette to feel modern, but the spirit of it to feel much older. I’ve always been interested in clothing that f