Known in Jackson, MS for her amiable personality, ALEXIS THOMAS is also gifted in the world of fashion and beauty.
As a personal close friend of Alexis' I can say she is a goof ball. With her lovely personality, beautiful spirit and sense of fashion, Alexis is heading straight for success, knocking down the door.
AGE:23
ETHNICITY:Bi Racial (but im Black baby!!!)
HOMETOWN:Jackson, Ms
LEOPARD BOTTOMS: Describe your style in 3 words.
ALEXIS THOMAS: vintage. modern. quirky....a beautiful contradiction.
LB: When and where did you realize that you were fashionably "gifted"?
AT: I realized I was gifted when I started wearing what I liked instead of what other people thought was cute. so around eighth grade I developed my style and it changed as i grew. a few outfits Im not proud of but Ive learned lol
LB: Who is your favorite fashion role model and Why?
AT:Im a fan of Coco Chanel, but who isnt??? Picking someone living though I would say Solange Knowles...she wears what she wants when she wants and rocks it well. I love the patterns and colors that she puts together and the confidence she displays when she is in it.
LB: What is your method when shopping for fashion (any good secrets)?
AT:Hmmm...shopping after a meal is always great. When you are someone bloated and still feel cute that's how you know you love the outfit. That way when you have a fat day your confidence still shines through so you know you will still feel beautiful in what you have on. Tips? I thrift. I like finding old things and putting my twist on them. I get pieces from everywhere even Walmart...people are so superfical these days its about HOW you WEAR it, not WHERE you got it from. Ive made a two dollar skirt from goodwill look like Donna Karan, so its what you love.
LB: Since I know you, I know you're favorite part about fashion is: SHOES. Tell people about your collection. Lol.
AT:ahh....SHOES!!! Recently Ive been buying a lot of loud colors not those tacky plastic ones, lol. I like summer suedes. My shoe angel is Jessica Simpson. I love her big heels and that dutch style bottom. Affordable prices. Great look. Mega high heels. Idk who invented those premie heels but those are not heels and should be burned!!
LB: Whats your favorite color (in regards to fashion)?
AT:Blues and Corals, especially when they're paired together the right way....MAGIC!!!
LB: Whats the best advice you've ever taken, when it comes to fashion?
AT: Buy what you love. Wear what you want, answer to no one. And if you think someone won't compliment it...wear it anyway...especially if you love it. Never apologize for being different.
LB: You have a yearly charity fashion show. Tell people about it.
AT: Fashion for a Cause is my baby! It happens every October and half the proceeds go to a Breast Cancer Research Foundation. There is a different theme every year and I try to make it a show that takes fashion to a new level. Its all about raising awareness though so you see tributes all throughout the show. It took off and became so much bigger than I ever expected and in the summer will be an official non profit. Yay!!
