New Awlins Style
Hello again World!I know, I know, it’s been a minute since my last blog post, and I’m REALLY, REALLY sorry for my long absence. So much has happened since the beginning of the year… some great things, and unfortunately some not so great things, but God is good and all is finally getting back to normal in my life. 🙂 One of the wonderful things I managed to do recently is go on a short US trip which has been on my bucket list forever! If you don’t already know, fashion is my forte, but I’m also somewhat of a foodie. LOL!! What better place to go indulge than New Orleans? A few weeks ago one of my best girlfriends and I decided to head to The Big Easy for a Girls Trip, and boy did we have the time of our lives. Just a fair warning ahead that this is the first of two blog posts because I simply couldn’t sum up such a great trip into one.We arrived in town on a Thursday and the weather was perfect! The Royal St. Charles Hotel greeted us with a slushy drink and small bite of traditional king cake upon arrival which was a pleasant surprise. We got very lucky when we chose the hotel because of it’s ideal location and easy access to The French Quarter. Being only one block away allowed us to be able to enjoy all of the surroundings essentially by foot. After checking in we immediately began our hunt for some southern cajun, creole, seafood, and of course award winning local joints to satisfy our...
YOU see YOU
Hello Dolls, I woke up thinking about my motto, which is “It doesn’t matter who see, pretend they don’t see, or who doesn’t acknowledge you. YOU see YOU and that’s all that matters!” – theultimatefashionista I hope you all are having a great week so far. My dear sister gifted me with this beautiful handmade Ankara dress from The Gambia, West Africa and I needed to style it. I love the pattern and how it flairs out and is so comfortable. The boots I found really did it justice! They’re currently on sale for $20 USD and if you join ShoeDazzle as a VIP, you can receive your first item for $10 USD. What a steal! Of course I wouldn’t leave you hanging… the deets are below. Photography by: Sharon Bui [show_shopthepost_widget id=”3383629″] What I’m Wearing: // Hat // (Vintage) // Sunglasses // Quay Australia // Ankara Dress // (Gifted from my sister) // Dyonne Heeled Boot // ShoeDazzle // Handbag // Hobo Bags Love, The Ultimate...
Cape Series – Evening of Elegance
Hello Loves, With the holiday season upon us, it’s only befitting I style a more elegant cape than what I’ve previously featured on my blog. If you’re looking for a highly stylish alternative to a coat without wearing a fur, than a cape is just it! This black velvet cape is perfect for an evening on the town because it’s bold, mysterious, and adds the perfect amount of drama to take your dresses from ordinary to extraordinary. Who would think such a simple piece could elevate an entire look in such an elegant way? Another added benefit to wearing a cape over a coat is how easy they are to wear. Draping them on over shoulders is so convenient for transitioning from outside to indoors. The cape I’ve styled is a vintage beauty but I’ve found some similar capes below that will achieve the same look. Of course if you need assistance finding another alternative or with styling for your upcoming event, you can reach me via this website or at theultimatefashionista@yahoo.com to schedule an appointment. Have a safe and Happy Thanksgiving! Photography by: Sharon Bui [show_shopthepost_widget id=”3360565″] What I’m Wearing: // Hat // (Vintage) // Silk Dress // (Vintage) // Cressida by Madison // ShoeDazzle // Handbag // (Vintage) Love, The Ultimate...
Cape Series – Be Your Own Superhero
Happy Sunday everyone, I hope you’ve had a wonderful weekend. My apologies on finally posting the second outfit from my cape series. I had all intentions of posting earlier, but have been recovering from my recent trip to Dubai. For this look I chose a super long plaid vintage cape, which reminds me of being a superhero. Let’s face it guys, no one is going to save us in life. There’s a Superhero inside all of us. We just need the courage to put on the cape, rise up and be our own Superheroes. I’m a fan of all types of capes, but longer capes are harder to come by so if you have the opportunity to snag one I would recommend doing so. I’ve posted a link to a similar style below. The shoes add even more drama to this look. What do you think?  Would you wear something similar? Photography by: Sharon Bui [show_shopthepost_widget id=”3343750″] What I’m Wearing: // Hat // (Vintage) // Long Plaid Cape // (Vintage) // Alison // ShoeDazzle // Handbag // (Vintage) Love, The Ultimate Fashionista...
