Keiona Siler, Engineer.Stylist/Blogger istylelikeme

It takes a certain kind of confidence to pull off the art of mixing prints, and Keiona does just that. When I think of the untamed woman she is definitely someone who comes to mind, basically she wears what she wants!! There is a method to her madness, though, she finds a way to not only work color into her wardrobe but always seems to add her own personal touch to every outfit. When we talked about the direction of the shoot, my only request was "wear what you want", and she did not disappoint. 

 How would you describe your style?
It's definitely well calculated and coordinated. I wear an excessive amount of color, I would say I'm a maximalist! LOL! I feel my style may be a little outside-the-box, I do things most people wouldn't dare do, or they look to me to do it and that gives them permission.

I think we all may be guilty of buying an item and later down the line realize we probably will never wear it. What would you say is one of the best purchase you have made thus far?  

Thinking about this right now in May, I would have to say my Gucci Floral Chain Wallet... My very first luxury purchase many years ago was Gucci. So I'm loyal to the brand especially with the way they recently reinvented the whole floral game and the way it should be worn for the next year. But, my best investments are anything denim and anything green. My new emerald green trench is fire! 

If you could raid one closet, whose would it be? 
Maybe Kahlana Barfield Brown (Beauty editor for inStyle Magazine), Shiona Turini (Freelance fashion editor and Stylist), or Jennifer Lopez. I never really think about raiding anyone's closet... I may admire pieces, but if I look in my closet I have something very similar! This question took me the longest because I kept changing the answer.

What are 5 items every woman should have in their wardrobe? 
1. a white button down shirt or t-shirt
2. a denim shirt/jacket
3. a green layering piece
4. Bra's capable of being accessories 
5. a perfect fitting pair of jeans 

In your opinion, what is the biggest mistake women make when it comes to dressing their body?
Women are uneducated about what works for their body or they simply don't care. The biggest mistake that is easily noticeable would probably be not wearing the right  undergarments. The wrong bra and panties can destroy a look.

What is the best style advice you've ever received?
To never conform. To never style down to other people's level of comprehension but to make them adjust and step their style up to your level. Often I feel I'm over the top and will receive more attention than I want, so I would try to tone down my looks to make other people comfortable with my style. But that always results in me not being happy with the look in the end. And my happiness should not be a result of other people's opinion. 


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