Don’t Stress It, Distressed It.

Have you ever worn your favorite jeans or shirt only to find an unsuspected hole in it? Well guess what, your on the distressed trend! Distressed clothing is one of the hottest street trends currently. You’ve probably seen distressed items on runways, in your favorite stores, and worn by celebrities such Kayne West, Rihanna, and Drake. Distressed clothing can be seen in a ton of different ways from small slits to large patches. 

Here's a few ways Black|Giraffe styles distressed clothing:

Lets know how you distressed it! - 

Have Some Fun & Do It Yourself.

It’s time for another Black|Giraffes DIY! 

You’ve seen them all over your timeline and in your favorite store. Thats right, old school rock t-shirts from your favorite bands like Metallica, Nirvana, and Guns N’ Roses are back with a twist. Fans are turning these shirts into chic modern pieces by bleaching random designs or patterns into the shirt. This trend is becoming one of the most popular of the 2016. Getting your hands on one of these shirts can be a hassle and time consuming. Black|Giraffes showing you how you can bleach your favorite t-shirt!

Supplies:

1. Favorite T-Shirt
2. Bleach
3. Bucket
4. Gloves
5. Spray Bottle (Optional)

Step 1 - Pour two cups of bleach into a bucket. Then add three cups of water into the bucket. Be sure to add the water slowly so the bleach mixture does not splash. 

Step 2 - Dip your favorite shirt into the bucket with the mixture. Make sure that you only dip the part that you would like to bleach. **Make sure you do not get the rest of the shirt wet.** For a splattered effect on the shirt add solution in an empty spray bottle. Spray solution onto the shirt randomly for splatted look. 

Step 3 - Keep the portion of the shirt submerged in the solution for 20 minutes to an hour. For an ombre effect pull the shirt out of the solution every 15 minutes until you’ve reach the end of the shirt. 

Step 4 - Rinse the shirt out in running water until the solution is out of the shirt. You can also put the shirt into the washing machine with some detergent **Make sure shirt is alone** do not add other clothing to the wash as the solution will bleed onto the clothes. 

Step 5 - Dry and wear! 

Back To School with Frank!

The wait is finally over! After months of anticipation for new music, Frank Ocean has released his second studio album entitled “Blonde”. Frank released this message on this Tumblr page letting his fans know he didn’t forget about us!

Frank Ocean is by far one of the most influential people on the planet. So you shouldn’t be shocked when a ton of your peers are dressed like the great Frank Ocean. Frank Ocean is known for his iconic head band with graphic T-shirt, an open dress shirt, or a causal suit. In honor of this amazing album Black|Giraffes showing you how you can dress like Frank Ocean on your first day of school. 

Here are some Franks Ocean inspired looks by yours truly!

Transform My Shirt!

In honor of MCM we are sharing tips on how you can save those old worn shirts you just cant seem to throw away. 

We all have them, that favorite dress shirts with the collar completely worn out. We don't want to throw them away; so normally the shirt sits in the back of the closet collecting dust. What if we told you that you can now transform that old tired dress shirt to your favorite everyday shirt. Shirts that you may want to use (Oxford, Linen, and Casual Dress).

1. Find your favorite dress/ casual shirt with collar. 
2. Get a pair of some sharp scissors.
3. Cut above the seam of the top button 
4. Make sure to take your time
5. Wear your new Band Collar Shirt

                                                                   

            

How to wear a band collar shirt? Band collar shirts can be worn with distressed jeans, under your favorite suit, or with some cool shorts. Keeping your wardrobe fresh with a band collar shirt ensuring you will be cool and light for the summer.  

Black|Giraffes DIY - #1

The Big Wedding Day!

     Its that time a year we all dread… wedding season! We’ve all been receiving those invitations in the mail saying “save the date!”. This is a great time to begin shopping for your wedding attire! Being the single friend out of the group I tend to despise opening wedding invitations. I normally take this time to find unique pieces to wear. Dressing for a friends wedding can be challenging but its always a blast. Being the best dressed but not take away from the wedding party is always the tricky part. Also, trying not to wear the exact same colors as the wedding party (or white) can be a headache. You don't want to be grabbed by the photographer when its time to take group photos wearing the colors of the wedding party. 

Here are Black|Giraffes top 3 Do’s & Don’ts for wedding attire:

#1. Don’t -  BLACK & WHITE

Normally we would encourage using black in your garment but for weddings this is not definitely a huge no-no. Black can imply death for many people and showing up at a wedding in black can make you seem like the party pooper. In a traditional wedding the bride is the only one that can wear white. Let the bride have her big day and shine bright with her white wedding dress. 

#2. Don’t - JEANS & T-SHIRT 

Weddings are typically a causal event but showing up to the brides big day with this can ruined the ambience. No matter how expensive your jeans maybe don’t bother showing up to a wedding with picnic attire. 

#3. Don’t - SKIMPY & SKIN

Nothing yells “look at me” like a skimpy outfit. We understand you’ve been working-out all summer for the body of your dreams but theres is an appropriate time for this kind of outfit (the club). Nothing wrong with showing a little skin but showing too much can draw away from the bride. 

 

#1 DO - COLORS

Bright colors are great to wear to a wedding colors bring enjoy and happiness. Avoid colors that resemble or coordinate with the wedding colors. A wedding is a great chance to try some awesome color blocking. 

#2 DO - PRINTS

Being at a wedding doesn’t mean lose the print. Prints can make or break an outfit so choose wisely when selecting a print for a wedding. Acceptable wedding prints are floral, stripes, and abstract. Pairing prints with some of your basics items is a great way to stand out without having take a lot of risk. 

#3 DO - COMFORT

Weddings are great to show off your casual wear with a twist. Consider breezy attire for women and a silk shirt and khakis for men. Weddings are meant to be a great time to celebrate the joining of two great individuals. 

Remember “Standing Tall” as a Black|Giraffe no matter how you choose to dress at your friends wedding. Let us know how you styled and profiled... #BlackGiraffes!  

Earth My Tone!

Just as the seasons change from blazing hot summers to warm breeze falls, the way we dress changes as well. Fall is approaching swiftly and having transitional items in your wardrobe is essential. Transitional timeless colors that are important to any fashion forward wardrobe include basic shades of brown, green, orange, and yellows.

Why are earth tone colors always used for the fall? Earth tone colors are rich and warm often used to show the transition of seasons. Fifteen models were asked what does “Earth Tone” means to you. This piece showcases some of the awesome fall colors you can wear when you don't want to let the summer breeze drift away. 

                                                                 Enjoy!

GIVE AWAY! Followers that watch the video understand the value of having fall colors to transition from summer. Black|Giraffe is giving away a fall T-Shirt and $20 gift card to the store of your choice. Want to win!? Use the hashtag #FallBG showcasing your in your transitional colors. Remember you have to follow @BlackGiraffesInc on IG to win! Winners will be announced August 15th!

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