Maison Martin Margiela Jazz Club Review

I have wanted to try one of the Maison Martin Margiela Replica scents for some time. Each one sounds very interesting, but I finally decided on the Jazz Club (the fact that the boy and I were putting in massive amounts of time watching Boardwalk Empire might also have some play into this decision).

Sephora describes Jazz Club as, "imortal[izing] the masculine and exhilarating ambiance of a Brooklyn jazz club." Pretty catchy, eh? The bottle itself is gorgeous. I've never owned a fragrance quite like it. The label was printed on 100% cotton and are reminiscent of clothing tags. Sephora claims, that these labels "resemble the tags used on the clothing and accessories for the 'REPLICA' couture collection."

Jazz Club notes:

Pink Pepper, Primofiore Lemon, Neroil Oil, Rum Absolute, Clary Sage Oil, Java Vetiver Oil, Tobacco Leaf Absolute, Vanilla Bean, and Styrax Resin.

Overall: Unfortunately, this fragrance was just a little too strong for me. I thought it would be perfect if it had coconut in it and even considered buying some cheap coconut spray to go with it, but I was afraid it would still be a little too bold. If you like bold, masculine fragrances; however, this is a winner.

'REPLICA' Jazz Club as well as their five other fragrances are available at Sephora for $125.

Latest Obsession: Green & Leopard

Green has always been one of my favorite colors and so has leopard print. I don't know where this latest obsession has sprung from other than the fact that I think green and leopard print look good together--it's unexpected and chic. When shopping lately, I've also been thinking of ways to incorporate this color scheme more into my wardrobe. And here are some ideas for yours:



I love the idea of an iconic green coat paired with leopard pants. Basically, this screams, We will never go out of style! To keep it classic, pair it with an ivory draped blouse, Chelsea boots, and a classic black satchel.


Of course you'll have to pry my boyfriend jeans off my cold, dead legs. While I usually just steal my own boyfriend's jeans, I loved this pair by J.Crew. I also wanted this look to be a little bit more rock n roll so, of course leopard print is an automatic go. This time, I loved the idea of a leopard tank with a blazer layered overtop. I'm also in love with another trend right now--mules. Picking a green pair; however, really makes this outfit pop. Since I didn't want to take away from the color combo, I picked a basic black clutch to pull everything together.

And lastly, I decided to pick an office-appropriate version. I started with these gorgeous velvet green pants by Emilio Pucci and paired it with a simple white blouse (with black bow of course). Since we're hanging out in the cubicles, I wanted a somewhat matching green blazer to pull everything together. An easy way to bring in prints to any outfit is with your shoes. I especially love the idea of a classic pointed-toe pump (for the office). I finished the outfit off with a classic camel-colored jacket, gold watch, and furry purse.

What do you think, so on-trend or absolutely dreadful?

Last Minute Halloween Costumes

I don't know about you, but Halloween has crept on me this year. I just bought a bag full of candy (for myself, not trick or treaters) and made some "bloody" dagger cupcakes (Instagramed). But that's pretty much as far as I've gotten this year, unless you count the recent hours I've been putting in lately on Hulu watching Elvira and nineties horror films...

So what's a girl supposed to do at the last minute?

Don't fear, here are a few Tomboy Chic approved costumes just dying (get it?) to be worn.

Cara Delevingne

My recent Cara-DKNY post got me thinking about how great a Cara Halloween costume would be. Think about it, you get to wear sportswear and make funny faces all night--I'm in.

If you're not already blessed with long hair, consider a long blond wig. Otherwise, don't forget to bush up those brows and watch a smoky eye tutorial, or go crazy with some eyeliner. I think her most well-known look is her sporty one, so grab your jersey, some leggings, and boots. Finish it off with a beanie.

Vacationer

A stereotypical vacationer (IE: vacationer from hell) is something I've wanted to do for years. Grab a Hawaiian shirt, some high waisted "Mom" jeans, and a fanny pack and you're basically good to go. Up the ante, with some jelly sandals, sunscreen, and a camera (or in this case, a camera purse).

Bonus props for going as a zombie vacationer.

Evil Kenevil.

I love the feeling of the fresh air on my face and the wind blowing through my hair

Let's face it, there's nothing more badass than getting to wear a cape and jumping over things. If you're afraid of heights in real life, don't worry because Halloween is all about facing your fears and becoming the king (or in our case, queen) of daredevil jumps.

Start by grabbing a cape and a jumpsuit. Finish the look off with a helmet (safety first guys), boots, and a patriot touch like a flag pin. Don't forget to grab a toy motorcycle... Just in case anyone wants to see a few tricks.

Dog Pageant Contestant

Really, this costume is just an excuse to watch Best in Show on repeat. But, honestly, nothing is more fun than being a character on Halloween, and I love the idea of being an intense animal-grooming pageant fanatic. (Okay, I guess you can be as fanatic as you'd like).

You're going to want to show off your love for dogs in subtle ways--a sweater for example, or maybe some socks, and of course there's always jewelry. Next, go for the pageant attire--don't act like you haven't seen them on Thanksgiving after the parade... Think blazers and khaki pants along with a nice pair of loafers. Lastly, grab your favorite pooch--I love the idea of a stuffed animal (hey, he was sold to you perfectly made) and a leash.

Well, that's all folks. I hope you have a wonderful, candy-filled Halloween!

Let's Talk About the Calvin Klein Underwear Revival

Sometimes you forget about old trends. One for instance, was something one of my students brought up the other week: girls wearing boxers under their baggy jeans. She said she hated the look, but I remember loving it (no surprise right?).

Ever since then, I've been seeing a reoccurring image throughout the Internet: young women posing in their Calvin Klein briefs (cue in images of Mark Wahlberg) with a matching sports bra.

I must admit that I love the look--it's so nineties sportswear; it's so nineties hip hop--that whole slightly tough vibe of hanging out in your briefs.

I'm not one for matching her undies and bra, but this look as got me thinking that matchy-matching isn't so a bad idea.

Calvin Klein Sports Bra
Calvin Klein Underwear
Calvin Klein Briefs

What do you think? Do you like the trend, or hate it?

Drop: Cara Delevingne DKNY

Earlier this month (the 15th to be exact), everyone's favorite tomboy model, Cara Delevingne, released her fifteen-piece capsule collection for DKNY. Vogue describes it as something, "which errs on the side of streetwear and includes crop tops, a sweat/jump suit, tanks, tees, hoodies, track pants, and a cropped leather bomber jacket."

What is a capsule collection? I asked myself the same thing. A capsule collection is a collection of a few essential items of clothing that will not go out of style.

Cara also said that she wanted the items to be worn by any shape, style, and male/female. Here at Tomboy Chic, we love unisexy (so go Cara!).

The items in the collection range $70 (for a sports bra)-$735 (for the killer leather jacket). As of right now, if you buy directly from the website, they are also giving out a limited edition tote with any Cara D X DKNY purchase.

Have you checked out the collection yet? What do you think?