Blazin’ – Glitz and Glam Holiday Series
Hello Loves, I hope everyone has enjoyed a beautiful Thanksgiving and was able to spend it with family and friends! I’m truly thankful for every little thing including the love and support I receive from you all. Today I’m kicking off the holiday season with the first look from my Glitz and Glam Holiday Series, which will feature looks for balls, gala’s and party’s throughout the rest of the year. Ladies, when most of us think about preparing for a holiday function, the first thing we think of is wearing a dress. I decided to switch things up a bit and show how a blazer can be styled for a holiday glam look. I paired this vintage jacquard blazer with a long chiffon skirt, which not only balances out the outfit, but helps to create a softer chic look. This is an easy look to recreate and perfect for a holiday dinner party. Do you think you would ever consider wearing a blazer for a holiday look? I’d love to know your thoughts. Have a great rest of the week! Photography by: GloryRoze Photography [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2929922″] What I Am Wearing: // Jacquard Blazer // (vintage) // Chiffon Skirt // Dana Buchman // Amandalyn Pump // ShoeDazzle // Hard Case Gold Clutch // Aliexpress Love, The Ultimate Fashionista ...
Swag Bag
Happy Saturday everyone! Have you ever owned something so long, but no matter how old it remained timeless? This Gucci monogram tote is about 30 years old, but the style and quality hasn’t missed a beat. After I landed my first professional job near Washington D.C. right after high school, I treated myself to it, and have kept it ever since. I recall purchasing it from the Gucci flagship store in Tyson’s Corner, VA. I recently completed an overhaul of my closet and found it in the dust bag so decided to brush it off and rock it with this outfit. It’s proved to be a classic piece that will never go out of style. I paired my vintage Gucci tote with a classic blazer and floral jacquard skinny pants. Do you think this outfit is a hit or miss? I hope this beautiful Veteran’s Day has been an amazing one you’ve enjoyed! Photography by: GloryRoze Photography [show_shopthepost_widget id=”2891395″] What I Am Wearing: // Hat // (vintage) // Jacket // Giorgio Armani // Floral Jacquard Skinny // ShoeDazzle and JustFab // Red Patent Leather Pumps // Jessica Simpson // Tote // Gucci (vintage) Love, The Ultimate Fashionista...
Recapping a Conversation with Fashion Icon André Leon Talley
A little over a week ago on Sunday, October 29th, I was in the midst of fashion royalty as I witnessed André Leon Talley being interviewed by Audrey Smaltz at the North Carolina Museum of Art in Raleigh, NC. The event complimented the new Ebony Fashion Fair Exhibition entitled “Inspiring Beauty: 50 Years of Ebony Fashion Fair”, which covers the 50-year history charity fashion show from 1958-2009. The traveling show featured glamour and redefined the concepts of beauty, style and empowerment of African-Americans. Mrs. Eunice Johnson was the owner and visionary who enhanced the black community with this show, which mission raised funds for local charities. Smaltz was the voice of show for seven years, and is also the founder of The Ground Crew backstage management corporation. The star of the conversation, Talley, who is originally from Durham, NC came back home to have the conversation which was a treat for the local fashion community. Talley was raised by his grandmother, and began his career assisting Diana Vreeland at the Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute and later wrote for Interview Magazine and Women’s Wear Daily, before joining Vogue as an editor in 1983. Early in his career, he was also fashion editor of Ebony. During the talk, he shared fascinating and funny behind-the-scenes stories of his days as editor at Ebony. He talked mostly about working with Mrs. Johnson traveling to Europe and New York, and how he also worked with the industry’s top fashion designers such as Yves Saint Laurent, Christian Dior, Karl Lagerfeld, etc. Later in the conversation Talley told us a funny story about working...
Mysterious Swag
Every look has a story, and today my story isn’t adventure, fantasy, romance, or suspense. It’s a mystery! Anyone who knows me knows I’m a hat connoisseur. A benefit of hat wearing is they create a mysterious effect for someone who knows how to wear one. As a fashion stylist and hat lover, one of my pet peeves is not doing a hat justice. It takes a certain amount of swag to pull off wearing a hat the right way, and if worn incorrectly they certainly can look corny. Aside from the most important purpose of wearing a hat which is to look fabulous and mysterious, hats also serve other important purposes such as covering up a bad hair day, and providing sun protection. Additionally hats can completely transform the look of an outfit with minimal effort, making them one of the best accessories ever invented in my opinion. Over the years I’ve heard people say they don’t think they can pull off wearing a hat or their head is too big to wear one. I have to disagree. There are all types of hats in the world, and just like clothes it’s just a matter of finding the right fit and style. I love assisting my clients with selecting the right hats to compliment their style. Once they realize hats look great on them, the possibilities are endless. Think of a hat like the bow on top of a present, or the icing on top of a cake. It’s the final finishing piece which brings it all together. When it comes to hats one bit of advice to...
Vintage Peek-a-Boo
Good morning Loves, The end of the year is approaching fast, and I’ve been working extremely hard which has me feeling a bit burnt out lately. I decided it was time to put my hair up and have some fun! Lucky for me, the 150th N.C. State Fair is in town from October 12-22. I hadn’t been to the fair in years, but couldn’t think of a better way to treat myself, relax, unwind, and truly have that carefree feeling of a kid again. I headed straight to my closet with thoughts of a fun outfit in mind, and decided upon this vintage peek-a-boo jumpsuit/skirt combination. The first stop at the fair was this cute little cotton candy shop called Cousins Concessions near Gate E. Loves, if you go to the fair please find this place! The staff was extremely friendly, and the owner gave us a fresh squeezed lemonade for the road. The bright fun colors of my vintage outfit fit right in at the fair. It was feminine because of the skirt, but the pants allowed me to play games, enjoy rides, and partake in activities all while looking fab. It proved to be the perfect choice for the occasion! Photography by: Sharon Bui What I Am Wearing: // Peek-a-Boo Outfit // (vintage) // Gladiator Sandals // Lasennia by JustFab Love, The Ultimate...About Me
I remember at a very young age being mesmerized in my mother’s closet, and trying on her clothes which quickly became a hobby. As I grew older I not only enjoyed enhancing my look, but that of others, so the natural fit was to become a Fashion Stylist.
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