Dresses & kicks? Not too many can pull off the cozy girl x "tomboy chic" ensemble but we found the perfect #BossBabe that represents the best of both worlds. Meet Clarissa Forde, also known as The Mixed Mannequin. Forde is the brains and beauty behind the TomBoyChicThursday Blog Series. Get to know Clarissa below! 

Where are you from? Bronx, NY

Instagram: @themixedmannequin

What's your favorite sneaker? Why? My favorite pair of kicks are definitely my Vashtie x Air Jordan 2s. She was the first woman to collab on a pair and I hope to do the same in the future!

What do you think of the current state of female sneaker culture? I think sneaker culture right now for women is better than before! I hate the resale game now but I must say, I'm happy that we are finally getting dope kicks in colors other than PINK!

Lastly, how do you incorporate sneakers into your daily wardrobe? Honestly I just throw them on I don't think too much about it.. but sometimes if I think my outfit is too girly or dressy I'll put on a pair just to shake it up a little bit and tone it down.

Make sure to get laced with your TomBoyChic gear @ TheMixedMannequin.com