Sam's Closet

My girlfriend Samantha is one of the most fashion forward people I know. S he can always tell me where to find a hot dress, with the perfect shoe and just the right necklace to wear to top my outfit off. I admire her style because its simple and chic, no colorful high boots, no door knocker earrings, no over sized Gucci printed handbags for her... So today I decided to go to her for a bit of fashion advice I wanted to know what was in and what was out...

L. Janell: So Here's a list of things that I need to know whether they are in or out...

L. Janell: North Face Jackets

Sam: North Face jackets are IN as a functional ski jacket, you know like for a trip to Aspen, OUT as a fashion statement...

L. Janell If you want to make a fashion Statement I suggest you go for the Moncler Fox Collar Quilted Down Jacket on sale at Intermix right now for 1,798.00 (Yup it cost to be the boss)...

L. Janell: OK so what about High boots

Sam: IN. This is a fashion staple, I think the booties are somewhat of a trend; albeit a cute one...

L.Janell: I'm feeling high high boots this season, like these black leather boots by Report Signature for $400.00

L. Janell: Your thoughts on the Rhianna look, you know I went through my phase...

Sam: IN for Rhianna she owns it, OUT for everyone else. Stay in your own lane, create your own look...

L. Janell: So I take it that OUTS black nail polish

Sam: I actually love black nail polish, but you can always opt for other dark colors as well.

L. Janell: Marc Jacobs had a huge sale on rain boots, I mean they were practically giving them away which made me wonder were these boots an out and marc just wanted to get rid of them...

Sam: Rain boots are IN as a functional item, but I would say change into your shoes when you have reached your final destination. Unless your like me and you're really don't care in that case you'll rock them all day. Please leave the ones with the designs to the kids though.

L. Janell: Some people in red lipstick kills me, I get afraid to even speak to them out of fear that the lipstick will be smeared across their teeth.

Sam: Red Lipstick is IN, but its honestly not for everyone.

L. Janell: I have noticed that women are shying away from the traditional thin arched eye brow and going for a fuller look. Are thin eyebrows out?

Sam: Thin Eyebrows, I happen to hate this look but I guess it works for some people, its an OUT for me.

L. Janell: I am more of a simple girl, small earrings always suit me best, am I out of touch or are Chandelier earrings in.

Sam: It all depends on the outfit, chandelier earrings don't go with everything. But I will say this fad is an in.

L. Janell: I have my one pair of favorite jeans that I refuse to give up, my H&M skinny jeans that you actually bought me for my birthday...

Sam: Skinny jeans are still in, but it might be time for you to hang that pair up lol

L. Janell: I'm big on dining at the finest restaurants, so is Mr. Chows still in...

Sam: This one is borderline for me, there are just so many good upscale restaurants out there, that I wouldn't want to limit myself to Mr. Chows. Mr. Chows is more like a see or be seen thing. Give Morimoto a shot. The Morimoto Omakase is an experience in itself, I Love that place.

L. Janell: Morimoto is located at 88 10th Ave in NYC

L. Janell: What about drinks, I've always been a wine girl but when I want to step out of the box I always get a Mojito, in or out.

Sam: Mojito's are in during the summer or on vacation, but out for the Winter.

Interesting... I would like to thank my good friend Samantha for her fashion/lifestyle insight, and as most of you know I have an event coming up this Saturday and I think I have found just the perfect place to find an outfit at, where other than Sam's Closet...

Leah Janell: In My Shoe's