Current Wish List: High End Items

Hey lovelies! I want to share with you some items that I've been obsessed with for some time.  If money weren't an issue I would totally purchase these in a heartbeat.  The awesome thing about these items is, that they are timeless and will last forever.  Check them out below!

                                                      Michael Kors Gramercy Watch

                                                 Louis Vuitton Speedy 30 Damier Ebene

                                               Christian Louboutin Pigalle Studded Pumps


What's on your wish list?

Guest Post: Warby Parker Eyewear

How to Make a Fashionable Statement at any Event

Kaki Read – Fashion Coordinator at Warby Parker



If you have found yourself searching for new pairing options for your wardrobe, you will be delighted to discover exciting new looks that can be created on a reasonable budget. Many young women are unsure how to give their wardrobes a trendy new update so they can create glamorous and sophisticated outfits that work well for a variety of events. From going to the office to spending a day at the beach, the clothing and glasses couplings listed below are hot off this year’s fashion trends list. These savvy new looks will make you feel beautiful and confident, no matter what type of event you are attending!



Get Excited About New Looks for the Office



A belted shirtdress with elbow-length sleeves is a great way to arrive at the office in style. If you’re wearing this dress in the warmer months, simply add a staggeringly high pair of heels and put your hair in an elegant, loose bun. If this dress is worn in the colder months, pair it with a sharp, neutral-toned trench coat that is knee-length. Add a loop scarf around your neck, a classic pair of eyeglasses like the Wiloughby frames in Tennessee Whiskey and you are ready to show up to work in style!

Lunch Date Elegance



Once in a while, you get invited to a lunch date and you have no idea if the date will end after lunch, or if it will continue on for the rest of the day. For casual dates like these that have unlimited possibilities, it is important to be ready for anything. Consider wearing a snug skirt, leggings that reach to the ankles and a silk peasant blouse. Pair this outfit with chunky ankle boots that have a comfortable heel and a pair of marine slate Evelyn sunglasses and you will be prepared for any post-lunch possibility.

Beautiful Pairings for a Beach Day

Going to the beach in style can give you the chance to feel radiant and to stand out from the crowd. For a day at the beach, simply put on a long, patterned skirt, add a wide belt and choose a bright tank top to complete the outfit. Don’t forget the gold sandals with ankle straps and a decorative headband. Accessories for a beach day can be practical, yet also shining with style which why a pair of Madison rum cherry sunglasses should do the trick! Bangle bracelets and flowers braided into your hair help to complete a casual and romantic beach outfit.

Thank you so much Kaki Read from Warby Parker Eywear for the guest blog post!  Make sure you check out Warby Parker for the lastest styles in eyewear!

Grammy Fashion

Hi all! I'm pretty sure many of us were glued to the TV watching the Grammy's Sunday night. I want to show you a few of my favorite looks. Enjoy!

Happy New Year!!!

 

 

I'm so over making New Years resolutions and not sticking to them, so I decided to make a list of goals I would like to accomplish in 2013.  First, I put them in categories for example, fitness, personal, finances, etc.,  then I wrote a brief statement of what I want to happen from each goal and lastly, I listed steps that I would take to help me reach my goal. 

 

I watched an awesome YouTube video from NikkiPhillippi, called "How To Make Your Dreams Come True".  She talked about writing out your goals and writing out "baby steps" you will take to help you reach them.  Sometimes we set our goals to high and it hinders us from accomplishing it.  Say for instance you want to workout more and lose 15 pounds, instead of saying, "I'm going to work out everyday for an hour."  Now if you're someone who is not use to working out, then you should set your workout length lower.  Instead of working out for an hour everday, workout for 20 minutes a day and gradually increase the durations of your workouts once your body has adapted into working out.  I used her tips when I wrote out my goals and it really helped me.  Make sure you're making steps towards your goals that's feesible for you, even if it's as little as working out 5 or 10 minutes a day and if you stick with it you will accomplish all your goals!

 

 

Please check out Nikki's video below.  It was really helpful!

 

 

My Obsession: Just Fab

I'm sure many of you have heard of JustFab.com, Kimora Lee Simmons' shoe website. It's subscription based and the shoes are $39.95 a pair. Before you sign up, you will take a style quiz that helps the sylists select which styles yo will like best, but you are not obligated to the selected styles you purchase any style shoe on the website. As long as you skipped by the 5th of every month you won't be charged, but if you don't skipped your account will be credited and then you will be able to purchase a pair of shoes at your leisure. When you sign up for the first time, you will receive a discount on your first pair of shoes. Just Fab doesn't just sell shoes, they also sell handbags, apparel and jewelry. All items are $39.95 ( jewelry may be a little less).

I ordered my first pair of Just Fab shoes over the summer and I love them. I ordered the Kirsten's and I received 50 % off my first purchased, so I paid $19.95 for my first pair of shoes! I wanted to go for a nice pair of open toe black scrappy heels, since I didn't have any in my wardrobe. My purchase came relatively fast and when I opened up the box of shoes I was impressed by the quality. I am extremely picky when it comes to the quality of shoes and since I watch a ton of YouTube videos and had seen a lot of hauls on Just Fab, I decided to try it out. The material used for Just Fab's shoes are faux leather and faux suede. The shoes were really good ( no glue showing or rubber peeling). Since I'm on a budget and I can't splurge on shoes like I normally do, I'm glad I found Just Fab because they have every style of shoes, amazing quality for an amazing price.

 

                                                                           Kirsten


I ordered my second pair yesterday, a cute suede bootie with a bow in the back. I wanted to share with you all, the other shoes that I'm crazy about and want to purchase in the near future.

 

                                                                              Suzy

                                                                             Cecile

                                                                              Genesis

         

                                                                            Camden


Make sure you check out Just Fab!

Protective Style: Braids and Senegalese Twists

Ok, so this year we have seen a lot of braid styling, especially in the natural hair community.  I think we can all agree that singer/DJ Solange Knowles has made braids popular again among black women.  The braids that Solange wears are called "Poetic Justice" braids.  If you've seen the 1993 film "Poetic Justice", starring Janet Jackson and Tupac, then you are familiar with these braids in which Janet Jackson's character, Justice wore these briads in the early 1990's.  As a child I remember getting my hair braided like this.  I personally am not crazy over these jumbo braids, I rather opt for a smaller braid, but I think Solange rocks them well!

                                                          Janet Jackson in "Poetic Justice"

I prefer smaller box braids, like the ones in the pics below.

Protective styling is a great way to give your hair a rest from styling day to day, especially during the winter months.  I know for my hair, my hair gets extremely dry in the winter and I don't like wearing my hair out because no matter how much I moisturize it always become dry by the end of the day.   Even celebrities are rocking braids, I just saw Eva Marcille rocking braids on her Instagram, Beyonce and Jada Pinkett Smith.  I dont really think braids went out of style, just a lot of women stopped getting them and now that certain celebrities are making them popular again. 


I've had micro braids, corn rows and sew-ins as protective styles in the past and this winter I'm deciding to get Senegalese twists.  Senegalese twists are similiar to box braids, but instead of braids they are twists.  I'm super excited about getting these (tomorrow) and I hope to grow my hair out more.  I've already youtubed ways to style the twists, so I will make sure I post pictures after they are installed.  The pic below is similiar to how I want mine styled, but I want them longer.

2013 is going to be the year of protecting styling for me.  After my first install I plan on getting them installed again, maybe box braids this time (of course I'll give my hair sometime to breathe and deep condition in between installs).  I also plan on getting a sew-in with a lace closure so all my hair will be protected and I don't have to worry about putting heat on my hair that's left out.  I really want to grow my hair out and  I get hair growth by leaving my hair alone and of course I will spray a good leave-in braid spray and keep my scalp moisturized.  I can't wait to post the pics!


*All pics are from Google Images


What protective style are you wear this winter?

The Neon Trend For Fall and Winter

So, I know we all have noticed neon taking over the fashion trend in stores and in fashion magazines. I work part time at Express and we sell tons of neon skinny jeans in highligter yellow, hot pink and mint. Colors that would normally be seen during the spring and summer seasons. I tend to wear darker colors in the fall and winter time and I'm not really on board with wearing bright neon colors now. I notice a lot of customers in Express trying on and buying the neon skinny jeans. I wonder if they are getting them to wear now or for the warmer months. I know here in the Chicago area I haven't seen many people wearing neon this time of year, but I could totally see those who live in warmer cities, such as, L.A., Phoenix, and Miami rocking the neon trend.  Is this trend here to stay?  Will neon reappear next fall and winter?


 

 

 

 

 

What do you think about the neon trend?