Luxury shopping at affordable prices

Luxury shopping at affordable prices

Happy Friday everyone, Who else besides me loves to find high end quality items at affordable prices?  As a Fashion Stylist and Blogger I get asked all the time where I shop, and it’s no secret that it’s everywhere!  Today I’m sharing one of my absolute favorite places to shop in North Carolina, where I constantly find luxury items for amazingly great prices. Have you heard of National Pawn?  If not you’re in for a treat! I had the wonderful opportunity to go on a mini shopping spree at their Fleetwood Drive store in Raleigh, North Carolina earlier this week.  This location is one of sixteen stores in the state, and is one of their larger stores in the Triangle.  As usual I browsed around for a short time, but it didn’t take long to spot several items I wanted to purchase. One of the things I love about shopping at National Pawn is they literally have everything!  You never know what you’re going to find.  They specialize in luxury brands, and in that regard are much more like a high end consignment shop rather than a pawn shop.  From designer jewelry, designer handbags, electronics, to home items, they are absolutely your one stop shop for high quality items.  The best part about it is they have layaway, which makes purchasing big ticket items a breeze. Secondly, the staff is always so nice and helpful.  They don’t hover over you while shopping and genuinely want to make sure you’re happy with your purchases.  Naomi assisted me with the purchase of my David Yurman silver bracelet, which was the perfect...
Conquer The World in a Statement Jumpsuit

Conquer The World in a Statement Jumpsuit

Hello my Loves, I hope you’re having an excellent day and great start to the week!  Have you considered wearing a wide-leg jumpsuit that finishes just above the ground? If not you may want to reconsider, as it will add some serious style to your wardrobe.  This Printed Crossbody Jumpsuit by ShoeDazzle will have you feeling like conquering the world and glamorous all at the same time.  There’s a jumpsuit style for every body type, but this style looks great if you’re tall.  If you’re short I recommend a slim, straight-leg, cropped style. I’ll admit, most people don’t like jumpsuits because they’re not exactly  the most convenient when it’s time to go. LOL! On top of that they can be tricky to pull off, but if you find the right style for your body type they are so worth it because they create such a striking look. Photography by: Sharon Bui   [show_shopthepost_widget id=”3212335″]   What I’m Wearing: // Sunglasses // Prada // Printed Crossback Jumpsuit // ShoeDazzle // Crossbody // (Vintage) Old   Love, The Ultimate...
Sea of Sunflowers

Sea of Sunflowers

Happy Saturday Loves, I hope your summer is off to a great start! Today I’m hanging out with the happiest flower on earth.  Lost in a sea of these sunflowers reflecting on their beauty, rich history and meaning.  The sunflower symbolizes adoration, loyalty and longevity, which are attributes I cherish and uphold. And speaking of adore, sundress season is here and I love these type of pretty dresses in the summertime.  This sexy sleeveless floral maxi dress by ShoeDazzle features a plunging V-neck, ruffle trim detail, and high front slit.  The colors are very vibrant and it’s cool and breezy, which is definitely needed in the hot temperatures we’ve been having already. I may look calm and collective up to now, but in case you’re wondering why I’m laughing so hard in this next shot, it’s because I thought my ponytail was a bee!  I screamed out loud a few times throughout the rest of the shoot, and my photographer thought I was cray. LOL!  I really wish y’all could be behind the scenes some days so you can see what really goes into these shoots.  They can be so hilarious.  I wouldn’t trade it for the world though.  Overall this day was like a dream come true, being in such a magical place surrounded by such beautiful and happy flowers! Photography by: Sharon Bui   [show_shopthepost_widget id=”3195146″]   What I’m Wearing: // Natural Straw Oversized Floppy Hat // ASOS // Foster Grant Women’s Tyra // Foster Grant // Floral High Cut Maxi // ShoeDazzle // Straw Tote // Fallon and Royce // Sandals // ShoeDazzle   Love, The...
The First Annual Ultimate Fashionista Tea

The First Annual Ultimate Fashionista Tea

Hello Lovelies, FAMILY IS EVERYTHING!  Last month my family established a new tradition that I’m simply over the moon about.  I hosted The First Annual Ultimate Fashionista Tea for all the ladies in my family.  We are small and like many other families, over the years we have loss what I call our anchors.  These anchors were the ladies and gentlemen who always kept our family together from as long as I can remember.  This has concerned me deeply and I have been wanting to do something special for quite some time.  I prayed about it and God placed it on my heart to host this tea party to bring our family closer, fellowship, as well as honor our elder ladies which include my dear mama, her two sisters, and a cousin. All I can say is God showed up, showed out!  Everyone was mesmerized by two special and talented sister friends who blessed us with their gifts from God.  Minister Edith Berry of Prolific Epic Partners based in Raleigh, NC performed a beautiful mime, and Sister Jacqueline Price Williams based in Chesapeake, VA performed beautiful praise dances.  Both ladies were a blessing, and their anointed performances left a permanent mark of peace, love and serenity in our hearts. Overall, the day was a huge success and blessing to everyone!  Words can’t express how honored I was to be in the presence of such royal and stylish ladies who I’m blessed to be able to call my family.  I thank each and everyone who attended, performed, and assisted in any way.  Most of all I thank God for using...
When Art Meets Fashion – Part 2 (The Enchanted Forest)

When Art Meets Fashion – Part 2 (The Enchanted Forest)

Happy Memorial Day! I hope everyone is having a safe and enjoyable holiday.  If you’ve been following me, you know a few weeks ago I had a photo session with Daniel J Studios and featured “When Art Meets Fashion – Part 1” on my blog.  I talked about how amazing the shoot was, and how important it is to have someone capture your work so that it’s presented correctly.  Today I’m happy to share Part 2 of the shoot, and I hope you will find it equally amazing!  This set reminded me of an enchanted forest, and what came to mind is how we sometimes miss the forest for the trees. A forest is full of beautiful trees for the beholding but when we get so engrossed in the individual trees, we can forget that each tree is merely one of thousands in the forest and lose sight of what really matters. Let’s not forget to take a deep breath, take a step back and evaluate the bigger picture in the grand scheme of things. The ability to not see the bigger picture from God’s point of view can cause us to be stressed, frustrated and unhappy.  Happy people have a larger perspective and see the big picture.  No matter what’s going on in our lives we must feel confident that God is working out a plan. Photography by Daniel J Studios   What I’m Wearing: // Striped Set with Shorts/Skirt Combo // ShoeDazzle // Sunglasses // Lace Up Sandals // Restricted Shoes   Love, The Ultimate...