A Modern Day Fairy Tale

A Modern Day Fairy Tale

Life itself is the most wonderful fairy tale.  – Hans Christian Andersen Once upon a time, in the City of Raleigh, lived a young 🙂 Fashion Stylist and Fashion Blogger, whose passion was providing style inspiration and helping people develop their own personal style.  One day when she least expected it, God allowed her to meet a young God-fearing man across town, who would later become the love of her life. As you can see, fairy tales tap into a special place within my heart!  They are just awesome stories that inspire hope in us and make the world seem loving and good.  I’m at a place in my life where I feel like I’m living a modern-day fairy tale, and the ending is going to be Happily Ever After!  This outfit ensemble has all the attributes of a Princess from a Fairy Tale.  It’s fun, glamorous, playful, whimsical, and colorful!  Sometimes we just need to not be so serious and wear whatever tickles our fancy!  When creating these types of outfits, be sure to pay attention to the details and add unique items for a creative touch.   Photography by:  Em Grey Photography Get the look below. //Faux Leather Tank// MinkPink //Pleated Taffeta Ball Skirt// Vintage //Multi-strand Oversized Faux Pearl Necklace // U-Neak Boutique //Hot Pink Satin Clutch// Kate Landry //Raziel Gold Glitter Pump// ShoeDazzle   Love, The Ultimate Fashionista...
Easter Sunday Best

Easter Sunday Best

Easter is right around the corner and I’m wondering if you have your outfit ready! Easter has always been one of my favorite holidays!  It’s the most important and oldest festival of the Christian Church celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ.  I love the spirit and all of the festivities that come along with it.  Apart from the family time, all the Easter egg hunts, and chocolate bunnies, one of the things I always look forward to is selecting a spring-time ensemble for Easter Sunday. This year I plan to wear this light pink blazer, textured skirt and floral pattern heels.  Girly accents such as a pink coat and floral ankle-strap pumps play off neutrals.  Floral prints are always a score and also make spring feel much brighter.  Mixing textures, patterns, and prints is a wonderful way to create more variety in your outfits, giving them an interesting depth which is definitely a must if you want to take a more individualistic and personal approach to dressing. Easter is truly a joyous occasion, so why not pull out your Sunday best and celebrate with a fresh, colorful outfit? Photography by:  Em Grey Photography Get the look at LIKEtoKNOW.it //Tweed Blazer// PSI //Holiday Fringe Skirt// JustFab //Chain Belt // Old //Palomar Tweed Handbag// ShoeDazzle //Valarie by Madison Floral Pump// ShoeDazzle   Love, The Ultimate...
Southern Girls and Pearls

Southern Girls and Pearls

This is a man’s world!  This is a man’s world!  But it wouldn’t be nothing, nothing without a woman or a girl. It’s no secret that southern girls LOVE pearls!  I’m truly a southern girl at heart.  Today I decided to rock my pearls, but with my man’s hat.  I know it’s an unconventional combination, but that’s me in a nutshell. Growing up I was somewhat of a tomboy, which plays significantly into who I am today.  I didn’t discriminate.  I played with both girls and boys.  I recall going from playing with dolls and double dutch with girls, to dodgeball and softball with boys.  I was never made to feel like I had to choose sides.  That in turn is displayed through my personal style in loving to pull together looks that have a great balance between a feminine and masculine feel. The good thing is there are no rules!  The moral of the story is don’t let gender specific items stop you from experimenting with and expressing your own personal style. I hope you had an enjoyable St. Patrick’s Day and wish you a great weekend ahead! Photography by:  Em Grey Photography //Hat// Vintage //Pearls// Old (Similar here Lolitas Closet) //Tuxedo Suit// bebe //Green and Black Polka dot Camisole // Dolce & Gabana //Black Patent Leather Tote// Eli Tahari //Cressida by Madison// ShoeDazzle   Love, The Ultimate...
Stripe Tease

Stripe Tease

Today I’m sharing one of my favorite outfits that’s appropriate to wear as we transition into spring.  Stripes have always been near and dear to my heart because there are infinite ways to wear them.  I’ve styled this look featuring a bold chunky striped jacket with a black tulle skirt, mixing a variety of textures, shapes and patterns.  Of course I kept with my trend of topping it off with a whimsical vintage hat. What I love about this look is that it’s eye-catching and can be a fun way to express yourself.  I realize this is not your regular look, but I think you know by now that I don’t consider myself regular.  Every now and then it’s great to step out of your comfort zone! Photography by:  Em Grey Photography Shop a similar look at LIKEtoKNOW.it //Hat// Vintage //Bold Striped Blazer// Skies are Blue //Black Polka dot Tulle Skirt // Vintage //Handbag// Alberta Di Canio //Betty by Madison// ShoeDazzle   Love, The Ultimate...
A dash of Super Hero Kapow!

A dash of Super Hero Kapow!

This cape makes me feel like a Super Hero. Photography by:  Em Grey Photography   Shop a similar look at LIKEtoKNOW.it //Cape// (Vintage) //Wide Leg Pants // (Carmen Marc Valvo) //Handbag// (Vintage) //Zipper Pumps// (ShoeDazzle)   Love, The Ultimate...
“Prim and Proper” Photo Shoot with Dimitri Williams Photography

“Prim and Proper” Photo Shoot with Dimitri Williams Photography

Photography by Dimitri Williams Photography I collaborated with some of the most stylist people in the Raleigh, Durham area a few weeks ago to create a Prim and Proper photo shoot!   Today I’m so excited to share the blog of Sir Byron Laurent where he has so beautifully captured the moment. By the way, this was my first evening photo shoot and words can’t explain how fun this collaboration was.  So check out the blog for the nitty-gritty details which features all of my new style friends.  Each of  them have a unique style that you will absolutely love!  Also, be sure to follow them as they are paving the fashion way in the world! My look above features: //Hat// Vintage (Gifted from my Mother) //Leopard Fur Cape// Walter Baker //Blouse // Richard Chai //Cropped Pants// Katherine Barclay //Handbag// Alberta Di Canio //Felina by Izabella Rue// (ShoeDazzle)   Love, The Ultimate Fashionista  ...