SONI KOHLI

THROWBACK THURSDAY → 2001

By Unknown - June 07, 2018

We all know the iconic denim on denim look worn by Britney Spears and Justin Timberlake to the American Music Awards back in 2001 (pictured below). But what would that look like 17 years later, in 2018?

These days, denim on denim is hardly a fashion faux pas or a even a statement. When my younger sister comes home from High School, at least once a week I catch her in distressed jeans and a matching denim jacket. 'Sets' or matching tops and bottoms have been on trend for at least 3 years now and throwing in denim doesn't change a thing.

JACKET - ZARA

BODYSUIT - (SWIMSUIT lol) FOREVER 21

SKIRT - FOREVER 21

NECKLACE - BAUBLE BAR

HEELS - DAVID'S BRIDAL (10 years ago!)

SNEAKERS - ADIDAS

This look is a more current, and wearable, every day take on the iconic JT & Britney Spears look. You could definitely get away with wearing this to a brunch or day out around NYC, or even to the beach (sans necklace) since the bodysuit is actually a swimsuit!

Starting from the bottom going up, let's talk about the shoes. In real life I would slip on my Adidas Superstars and comfortably take on my day - but I couldn't resist shooting in these heels since they match the theme so well. I got these heels in 2008, which is why they fit that early 2000s teen Hollywood look so well; they're actually from that era! (shock-horror they still fit. jk not really I haven't grown since then...) The kitten heels match Britney Spears' strappy sandals and add a little sparkle to subtly mimic the intense bling that she was packing. Instead of an all denim maxi dress I went for a matching set including a denim mini skirt and a matching oversized distressed denim jacket from Zara. *Pro Tip: I bought the jacket in a size medium so it would look oversized!* Breaking a monochrome outfit down into two pieces makes it less intense and definitely more wearable. I included the white body to hug my figure like the corset top of Britney's dress. To top it all off I added my thick flower crystal choker that is very similar yet wearable due to the bronze setting that tones down the shine from the crystals. I would even say go ahead and add some drop crystal earrings to get a little closer to Britney's level of sparkle.

Who else thinks we're going to see another celeb pair recreate this look in 3 years for the 20 year anniversary!? I do!

Want to see me recreate another iconic look? Leave me a comment below!

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day to night

DAY & NIGHT vol. 1

By Unknown - March 15, 2018

DAY

JACKET - ZARA

TURTLENECK - J.CREW

DRESS - URBAN OUTFITTERS

SNEAKERS - ADIDAS

GLASSES - URBAN OUTFITTERS

NIGHT

DRESS - URBAN OUTFITTERS

SHOES - TARGET

I wore this gorgeous Asian inspired faux silk dress to my AKΨ formal last semester and I decided I couldn't just let it sit in my closet until the next formal event - I needed to show it some more love. But some dresses are just a little too fancy for the dull grounds of my university campus. In order to wear it more often I would have to turn it down a notch and turn this night out number into a casual day look. I do this pretty often so that I can wear my some of my nicer pieces during the day, so I thought I would turn the idea into a little serial here on my blog and show you guys how to transform your looks from night to day or vice versa.

For this little number, we're going to take it from night to day since I originally bought it for a night out. I wore this dress to formal as picture, with a simple pair of black heels and my ohm necklace from my Nanie. Really simple and elegant as I think the dress speaks for itself. Oh and let me tell you, these shoes are a MUST HAVE. I bought them from Target for about $30 and these are the most comfortable heels ever. They're about 4.5in in height but they don't hurt in the slightest and I never have to take them off while dancing. And let me tell you, I rarely step off the dance floor at parties! The only draw back is that the ankle strap doesn't tighten very much if you have small ankles like me, but you can easily poke another hole in the material.

Now to make this dress wearable during the daytime, the first thing I did was add layers. It is still winter here in the Northeast and the warmest it gets is about 45°F, so layers are a necessity. I went for a grey turtleneck so that it wouldn't clash with the embroidery on the dress. This turtleneck is from J.Crew and I believe is cashmere...? Regardless it's super warm and soft and will keep in the heat. Then I layered a light blue distressed denim jacket to add to the casual feel. Distressed denim tends to do that. The light blue denim complements the light blue embroidery in the dress as well. Ideally I would probably take it further and add another puffer coat on top but it was sunny out that day and this sufficed. Obviously I won't be walking around campus with 4.5in heels so I slipped on my classic Adidas Superstars (which by the way are from the Kid's section and were $10 cheaper!!!). Finally I added a pair of faux round glasses from Urban Outfitters (I don't actually wear glasses/contacts) to add to the casual look. They are absolutely 80's chic and I love these glasses but they drive me crazy because they make it harder for me to see... Props to anyone who has to wear glasses, I can't even manage with fake ones haha.

Hope you guys enjoyed Volume 1., of my new little serial and I hope these are helpful to anyone who wants to make their wardrobe a little more versatile!

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BEAUTYVIDEO

MARCH 2, 2018 + GRWM

By Unknown - March 12, 2018

COAT - ZARA

TOP - FOREVER21

TROUSERS - FOREVER21

SHOES - MICHAEL KORS

LIPSTICK - TOPSHOP - PERSUASION

I actually filmed a cheeky little get ready with me before going out to shoot this look so be sure to check that out HERE or below if you want to find out how I do my makeup to look my best on camera!

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FASHION

Not Your Valentine

By Unknown - February 14, 2018

Happy Valentine's Day loves, or Galentine's Day if you're flying solo like me! No matter which day you're celebrating, why let an excuse to dress up and feel confident go to waste? I'm not about to!

DRESS - FLEUR DU MAL

THIGH-HIGHS - TARGET

BOOTIES - STEVE MADDEN

JACKET - FOREVER 21

LIPLINER - RIMMEL - EPIC

At the end of the day, I dress for myself, just as everyone should. No one should dictate what you can and cannot wear, and everyone should accept your choices as long as they're not hurting anyone. No one should feel like they have to look a certain way to please others, especially not on a commercial holiday. *mini rant over*

Just because I'm flying solo doesn't mean I can't put on a sexy little slip for myself! So that's exactly what I did - but I made it a little more wearable for going out and about in February. Up here on the northeast coast, February is brutal. Ironic being the 'month of love'. This slip is from Fleur Du Mal and it's made from silk so it feels super luxurious on your skin. Similar ones can be found at Nordstrom or even Forever 21 since slip dresses have been in style for ages now. I especially love this one because of the mauve-y pink color. I'm not the biggest fan of color, as some of you may have noticed, so this neutral shade of pink makes for the perfect way to incorporate some color. Since it's super cold out and I am literally ALWAYS cold, stockings or tights is necessary! I chose these thigh-highs because the lace trim at the top adds a feminine and intimate touch. They're only visible to me, as they go all the way up my leg, but that's the point. It's kind of like my sexy little secret secret weapon. The faux shearling jacket is the perfect way to keep in the warmth and make this luxurious slip a little more casual for during the day. Adding a touch of jean to any outfit will bring it down a notch. Finally for shoes, I went with some killer booties from Steve Madden with about a 4in heel and lacing up the front. They really give the whole look some edge.

I'm totally an anti-Valentine's day girl boss kinda person. Not because I'm without a Valentine - I would be this way if I had one too - just because I feel like there shouldn't be one day of the year that you can really show someone you care. And also that people really shouldn't get down about not having someone to spend this day with. *gets personal here* Being alone is something that I have really struggled with but recently I have just kept telling myself I am not alone. I have friends and family and I am eternally grateful for that! So I wanted to do a look for Valentine's day that is all about embracing yourself and using clothes as a way of enhancing confidence because, as I always say (or maybe someone else said this and I internalized it lol) you have to love yourself first, and then others will follow after.

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FASHION

JANUARY 14, 2017

By Unknown - January 15, 2018

COAT - ZARA

TOP - TARGET

JEANS - URBAN OUTFITTERS

BOOTIES - NORDSTROM

BELT - TARGET

BEANIE - URBAN OUTFITTERS

BACKPACK - URBAN OUTFITTERS

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BEAUTY

Holiday Party Makeup

By Unknown - January 13, 2018

Finally got around to uploading my go to holiday party makeup look. This is a really classy and natural look that can be worn to any occasion. Check out my YouTube channel HERE or watch the video below to see how I got this look. As always, like, comment, and subscribe!