A Salute to Style
I took charge of my wardrobe with this military jacket I picked up over the holidays while shopping. I’m in love with the deep rich red, gold and black combination along with button adornment. For fun, I paired it with my ripped jeans, leo logo clutch and threw in my leopard pumps to mix it up. This look will hopefully provide inspiration. While this blog post is about style and having fun with it, I take the military very seriously. Being a veteran and having served in the military for 8 years, I have the utmost respect for my fellow veterans, and those who are currently serving. My heart is happy any chance I get to wear something that remind me of the sacrifices those have made. With that said, I take this opportunity to say a heartfelt thank you to our military! Photography by: Em Grey Photography //Ralph Lauren French Terry Officer’s Jacket// (Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply) Similar here //Kayla Skinny Jeans// (Ralph Lauren Denim & Supply) //New York Lotti Leopard-Print Calf Leather Pump// (Kate Spade) Similar here or here //Hayden Panettiere Signed Clutch// (Dooney & Bourke) Thrifted Love, The Ultimate...
She Wears The Pants
“I like being a woman, even in a man’s world. After all, men can’t wear dresses, but we can wear the pants.” – Whitney Houston I simply love the flexibility and option of wearing dresses or pants. When I want to feel feminine I can pull out my tulle skirts to be as as girly as I want. On the other hand when I want to feel bold and authoritative, I break out my trousers. When I was very young, I wasn’t allowed to wear trousers for religious reasons, so I can really appreciate being able to wear them now. I was surprised to learn in general that trousers weren’t always acceptable for women to wear. Below are some interesting facts I found on Wikipedia about women wearing trousers. In 1919, Luisa Capetillo challenged the mainstream society by becoming the first woman in Puerto Rico to wear trousers in public. She was sent to jail for what was then considered to be a “crime”, but the judge later dropped the charges against her. Starting in the 1920s and 30s, women increasingly wore trousers as leisurewear, and in the early 20th century female pilots and other working women often wore trousers. Katharine Hepburn as well as other actresses were often photographed in trousers from the 1930s. During World War II, women working in industrial work in war service wore their husbands’ (suitably altered) trousers, and in the post-war era trousers were still common casual wear for gardening, socialising, and other leisure pursuits. In the 1960s, André Courrèges introduced jeans for women, leading to the era of designer jeans. In 1969...
I’m a Classic Woman
Trends always benefit from an anchor in the classic! Although my style is eclectic, I’m a classic woman. I love timeless looks, beautiful cuts in clothing made of fine natural fabrics, investment dressing, and designs that stand the test of time thereby never going out of style. I splurged on this beautiful vintage suit at a local trunk show at House of Landor, and I must say I’ve been obsessed with this ensemble ever since. The dramatic cape is stunning, turns heads and stands out from the crowd. It’s also functional and will keep you warm while looking chic. The unique locket pendant chain on the vest is rare to see these days and truly makes a statement. To give this classic suit a more modern look, I paired it with winter white pants and gold cap toe pumps which adds a bright color pop. Besides straight-fit cut pants, a cape can also be worn with a pencil skirt, leggings, skinny jeans and a dress. When you incorporate classic styles, you never have to face a dull fashion moment in your life! Photography by: Em Grey Photography //Cape and Vest// (Vintage) (House of Landor) //Purse// (Vintage) //Log Red Suede Platform Pumps// (Sigerson Morrison) Similar here or here //Makeup// (Reveal Cosmetics) Love, The Ultimate Fashionista...
Wishful Thinking
Some wishes do come true! If you’ve been reading my blog, you may remember I shared My ShoeDazzle Holiday Wish List a few weeks ago. Well, I was lucky enough to score Dinari from my list, and now I’d like to provide a product review of this edgy pump with such cool hardware. I’m absolutely in love with these pumps. They are a show stopper and the color is simply amazing! I had to order a half-size up, and the new size fits perfectly. The zipper detail on the back of the heel makes this pump so sexy. Dinari is by far one of my favorite’s from 2015. You can pair them with almost anything, and they will look fantastic. Just remember not to hide the fabulous heel detail. I will continue to rock them well into the new year. In addition to my ShoeDazzle Holiday Wish List, I have another wish. I still hope, wish and pray for overall world peace. I can’t help but remember all of the tragedies in 2015 within the U.S. and abroad, and I’m hopeful the world still can be a better place if every one of us did our part. Being kind, helpful and giving back is a small way to start. Did you get what was on your holiday wish list? Photography by: Em Grey Photography //Dress (Vintage)// //Purse (Gift)// //Pumps (Dinari by ShoeDazzle)// //Makeup (Reveal Cosmetics)// Love, The Ultimate...
Recapping the LipSynk Cosmetics New Year New Look Mommy Makeover
All I can say is WOW! When I tell you I had the BEST New Year’s Eve ever, you wouldn’t understand. Words simply can’t explain just how divine it was! Well first, I should back up and explain that I was asked to participate as the Fashion Stylist for the 3rd annual LipSynk Cosmetics New Year New Look Mommy Makeover. LipSynk Cosmetics is based in Raleigh, NC and was founded by Mrs. Denise Wiggins. It is a brand that empowers women around the world while serving as a platform that will give back and make women feel beautiful, confident, inspired and empowered. You can read more about Denise and LipSynk Cosmetics here. I was informed there would be three ladies selected for the make overs which would take place on New Years Eve, and it would be an opportunity to give back. As soon as I heard the words “give back”, I immediately agreed to participate. How could I not when giving back is and has always been very near and dear to my heart? So much so that I have to constantly remind myself that I am not only in business to be successful, but to actually make money to pay bills. In addition to giving back, I love and relate to the other business values of LipSynk Cosmetics such as empowering and uplifting others. I reached out to fellow businesses and friends, and they graciously volunteered to sponsor the donations of clothing, shoes and accessories for the women. Although I didn’t know exactly what all of the donations would consist of, I couldn’t have planned it any...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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