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The Ultimate Fashionista blog was started in 2012 as creative outlet to share my personal style, outfit ideas, fashion tips, and a small piece of me with the world. My main goal is to reach as many people as I can to help them create and refine their own personal style.
Style is my business and I love exploring all the venues in getting my message across. I hope that my blog becomes a resource for many. I look forward to the challenge of sharing my personal style perspectives with an interactive audience.
I hope it will inspire you and thank you in advance for all your love and support!
From the Blog
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
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... read more
Royal Wedding Ready
Happy Saturday everyone! Did you watch the Royal Wedding? Since I wasn’t invited I decided to feature a look fit for attending such a historical event. A trend among royal family buffs in recent years is fascinators. These little hats were popularized by the Duchess of Cambridge Kate Middleton, and are called fascinators because they actually attach to the head. I’m a lover of hats and have many, but this whimsical fascinator by Giovannio Hats is one of my all time favorites. I chose this chiffon polka dot white dress by Light In The Box because its unique appearance is sophisticated, classic, fun and modern at the same time. This timeless print will never go out of style. If you watched the wedding what are your thoughts and who do you think was best dressed? Have a great rest of the weekend and continue to be royal! Photography by: Sharon Bui What I’m Wearing: // Fascinator // Giovannio New York // ZIYI Women’s Chiffon Dress – Polka Dot Split Off Shoulder Dress // Light In The Box // Pearl Ankle Strap Heels // Akira (Sold out) Similar here Love, The Ultimate Fashionista... read more
When Art Meets Fashion – Part 1
Greetings everyone, I hope your week is going well so far. I launched my blog six years ago, and during my blogging career I’ve been blessed to work with some of the most amazing photographers. My fashion styling and blogging business is my ministry, and I know beyond a shadow of a doubt God has connected me with these great talents who have truly brought out the best in me. It’s one thing to style and blog, but if you don’t have the right eyes to present your work correctly you have nothing. A few weeks ago a shoot happened which was simply a work of art! I had the absolute honor to work with Daniel Hadley of Daniel J Studios, based in Wilmington, NC. Daniel is a fashion bloggers dream photographer! For example, he listened to my desires and expectations for the shoot, found me the most AMAZING backdrops, had patience during the shoot and made it fun, and also directed me to pose in various ways that made me look fabulous. He even hurt his leg during our shoot, and was so unbothered, but still finished the shoot like a BOSS! 🙂 The icing on cake was discovering Daniel is man of God and devout Christian who is using his God-given gifts to save money to build a church in Wilmington. I love how Daniel honors the Lord in everything he does, and I pray for his business to continue to endure and be successful by God’s grace. Since there were so many beautiful photos from the shoot, I decided to do a blog in two parts. ... read more
French Rivera Style
Hey Lovelies, Who else is ready for a vacation besides me? Lately I’ve been daydreaming about going back to the French Rivera, so what better way to live out my dreams than to provide style inspiration on what to wear to this dreamy French region, also known as Côte d’Azur. First things first… You HAVE to take a straw hat! It’s just a requirement since you’ll be soaking up the sun. It’s also necessary to protect your hair and skin (particularly on your face) from the not so great effects of the sun. Secondly, choose a dress that shows a little skin. After all HELLO, you are on vacation! 🙂 Last but not least, don’t forget your cute straw tote, with a small scarf added for extra flair. Aside from being cute, the tote is functional as you travel picking up small souvenirs that you’ll bring back to me as a thank you. Just kidding, but seriously totes are so handy when traveling. Well, it was fun while it lasted, but for now I must get back to work and back to reality. A girl can dream, can’t she? If you make it to the French Rivera before I do, I’m sure you’re going to have an amazingly stylish time! Photography by: Sharon Bui [show_shopthepost_widget id=”3105137″] What I’m Wearing: // Straw Hat // Sun ‘N’ Sand // Bardot Ruched Sleeve Pinstripe Twist Front Dress // SheIn – Similar here and here // Denim Heels // ShoeDazzle // Straw Tote // Boot & Trunk Love, The Ultimate... read more
Bag Lady
Greetings everyone, Hopefully your new week has started out great! I’m finally getting around to posting this blog from the pictures I posted on Instagram last week. When I say my new Lily Jade Meggan bag is EVERYTHING, I literally mean it! It’s a diaper bag, backpack, and tote all in one. I LOVE how cute, functional, and well made it is and also have to admit the Magnolia Green & Gold color is to die for! With any Lily Jade purchase of $240 or more, you will receive $25 off with code SPRING25OFF. Hurry because this offer expires on Saturday, April 14. Remember, your bag is a personal statement which defines your style, completes your look, and is the most crucial accessory as it carries your world! Photography by: Sharon Bui What I’m Wearing: // Meggan Magnolia Green & Gold // Lily Jade // Straw Hat // San Diego Hat Company // Green Sunglasses // Quay Australia // Off Shoulder Denim Dress // TJ Maxx // Haven Lace Up Espadrille // ShoeDazzle Love, The Ultimate... read more
