by Angela | Aug 21, 2015 | Beauty, Fashion, Style
Saks Raleigh located in Triangle Town Center rolled out the red carpet a very special event for Fragrance, Friends and Fantastic ALAΪA Signature Cocktails last Thursday evening. The event was held to exclusively introduce ALAΪA Paris, which is the first fragrance famous paris-based designer Mr. Azzedine ALAΪA has ever created. The invitation came just before I went on vacation. Coupled with the upcoming change in season I was excited about the opportunity to sample the new fragrance and potentially make a purchase. If you aren’t already familiar with Mr. Azzedine ALAΪA, he is a Tunisian-born fashion designer and one of the world’s last great living couturier. The list of well-known clientele he has designed for goes on and on, and even includes First Lady Michelle Obama. By the end of the night, I truly felt spoiled! If you’re located in Raleigh, be sure to stop by the Fine Fragrance Department in Saks to try on this beautiful new scent, or find it at Saks.com. It’s available exclusively at Saks through August 2016. You’ll surely have the ultimate fragrance experience! Love, The Ultimate...
by Angela | Jul 25, 2015 | Fashion, Style
Earlier this month I received an invitation to become a Shine Insider with RocksBox, and I was super excited to receive my first RocksBox set today. If you aren’t familiar with RocksBox, it’s a monthly unlimited designer jewelry subscription where you receive three pieces of gorgeous jewelry, hand-selected based on your style preference. The jewelry is delivered right to your doorstep wrapped in a highly curated box with the option to borrow, buy or swap at any time. Just so you know, RocksBox features 30+ amazing designers including Kendra Scott, House of Harlow, Gorjana, and Loren Hope. The monthly subscription price is $19, but with this special code you can get one month free. Use code: www.rocksbox.com/invited_by/angelabff239 My box featured this stunning Kaylee necklace by Perry Street. It has all of the vibrant colors I love which are sure to pop. Yep, I can’t wait to wear it! I also received a gorgeous pair of Alex Earrings in Chalcedony Translucent Glass by Kendra Scott. These earring grabbed my attention immediately. If you’ve been following my blog lately you know green has been my favorite color. I have so many things I can wear them with and can’t wait to style them. The last item was a really cute Pave Double Bar Ring by Sophie Harper. This ring is versitile and can be worn with any attire, either dressed up or down. I hope you consider becoming a Shine Insider with me. Where else can have unlimited access to rent from an ever-rotating closet of designer jewelry? Duh! Lets ROCK IT OUT in our fabulous pieces together, where our...
by Angela | Jul 20, 2015 | Fashion, Style
Sometimes you just gotta step out of the box y’all! Do you feel like your style needs a face lift or would you like a new look? If so, I challenge you to step up your style and dress “On The Cutting Edge”. Keep reading as I am providing some major tips to help you on your way to a new you. Many people routinely wear the same thing knowing they have a closet full of clothes. They are either lackadaisical or afraid to try a new look. I have a few tips to get you out of your comfort zone, and into using your complete wardrobe. Tip #1. Think outside the box One idea to help you think outside the box is to think of yourself as a blank canvas. Every day is an opportunity to be artistic and create your personal style. When you first wake up, remind yourself about how great of a day you want to have, and part of that means looking your best. Don’t settle for looking boring as if you didn’t put any thought into it. If this is too difficult of a task to do in the morning by all means, select your outfit the night before. Tip #2. No more rules Long gone are the days when people should ever consider abiding by fashion rules such as no white after labor day, handbags must match shoes, no mixing black and blue, no pattern mixing, no sequins during the day, etc. I could go on and on, but I get a headache just thinking about these silly myths that someone (Lord...
by Angela | Jul 9, 2015 | Beauty, Fashion, Style
Party over here! Take a look at my favorite palazzo pants for summer. These haute island-ready pants feature a bold tropical floral print with a wide leg. Although I don’t live in a tropical climate, every time I wear these pants they make me feel like I need to be in the Caribbean vacationing in a warmer climate. They are perfect for getting me in a relaxed mode. For this casual look, I paired them with a sweet little girly white top, studded strappy sandals, and a vintage straw bag. Photography by: Em Grey Photography Here are the deets and hope you all enjoy your weekend! // Palazzo Pants (Dalia Collection) // // Top (Free People) // // Shoes (Kamryn by ShoeDazzle) // // Wicker Handbag (Monsac Original)// // Make up (Reveal Cosmetics) // Love, The Ultimate Fashionista...
by Angela | Jun 30, 2015 | Beauty, Fashion, Style
I’ve fallen in love with this Aztec print skirt because of its horizontal lines, graphic shapes, designs and colors. Aztec print, which is often confused with African print, originated in Mexico and has a long history of influences by various tribes. Most often I’ve seen these prints primarily in leggings, but seldom skirts. As you can see, Aztec prints can be so easy to style. All you have to do is pair them with a single colored top to keep your outfit simple yet classy. The detail on the back of the top and shoes add a little more lines without being overbearing. I would precaution against adding other tribal themed or printed items into your outfit as they can make you look overly South American. This skirt has a bohemian dressy feel and would be perfect to spice up a dinner date or social meeting. // Bell sleeve top (old) // // Aztec Skirt (Express) // // Shoes (Ellery by ShoeDazzle) // // Leather Handbag (Sorial)// // Make up (Reveal Cosmetics) // Photography by: Em Grey Photography Love, The Ultimate...
by Angela | Jun 22, 2015 | Fashion, Style, Trends
I’m a southern gal at heart, but every now and then I like to get citified! The suburbs have so much to offer; however, there are a lot of days when I just miss the big city life. Having lived in the DMV for over 10 years has made me diverse in my taste for food and fashion. On the days when I’m home sick, I make it a point to head straight downtown to get my city fix. What I miss the most with living in the city is seeing more urban street style dressing. When I headed downtown, I wore cut off shorts and a leopard tank but needed a little something more to complete the look. I ended up putting on a long crochet vintage duster, which was perfect for walking around the city to grab a small bite or coffee with friends. The duster was didn’t cover up my look, and allowed me to stay cool while adding a fun piece to pull the look together. // Leopard Tank (Tommy by Tommy Hilfiger) // // Shorts (old) // // Tie-up Suede Sandals (Paco Gil) // // Bohemian Crochet Vintage Duster (Amazon)// // Make up (Reveal Cosmetics) // Photography by: Em Grey Photography Love, The Ultimate Fashionista...
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