Color Me Badd
Who remember’s the American contemporary R&B group from the 90’s called Color Me Badd? That’s what comes to mind when viewing some closets. They are just begging for some color. Do have a closet full of neutrals but are a tad bit afraid to branch out? If so, introducing color isn’t as bad as you think. There are a several ways to take baby steps to introduce color, and before you know it your closet can be looking like a huge color wheel. I am providing some tips and hints to help you overcome your fear of color. Tip Number 1: Stop using black as an excuse. Many people fall into the typical “Black goes with everything” mode, and therefore never branch out to try new colors. Just plain STOP IT and step out of your comfort zone! You can start breaking up the monotony of black, and brighten up your wardrobe with pops of color using one item at a time. Hint: Choose colorful accessories that make a statement. Introduce colorful shoes, handbags, scarves, necklaces or earrings. You can also introduce splashes of color using your make up. Tip Number 2: Stop thinking wearing colors is seasonal. While it’s a fact that every color doesn’t look good on everyone, don’t fall into the category of following old rules about what seasons to wear colors in. Instead, figure out what colors work best for you, and build your wardrobe around your individual style. Hint: Be some what of a risk-taker and wear colors that span seasons, instead of thinking you can’t wear something in a season because of the...
These streets weren’t ready
My cousin was recently in town for a visit. We had girl time and of course did a little shopping. We headed to T.J.Maxx and HomeGoods and found some amazing deals. She insisted on buying me a belated birthday gift, so I found a beautiful floral patterned rain coat, which recently came in handy given all of the rain we just had. Today I wore my new rain coat with ShoeDazzle’s Salima street style. This is actually the first time I have owned any red booties, and I must say they gave me life. The color is a deep, rich, eye-catching red. Not only did I love the way they looked, but they were also extremely comfortable. What is your opinion on how I styled this look? // Coat (Adrianna Papell) // // Skirt (Henri Bendel) // // Shoes (Salima by ShoeDazzle) // Photography by: BoostedJ Love, The Ultimate...
Fun-filled weekend
Last weekend I had so much fun with my beautiful cousin who was in town for a short visit. She’s full of life and is always a lot of fun to be around. It all started on Friday night when she arrived and we stayed up late laughing and catching up. On Saturday we made our way out for an early morning run to Walmart. As we were leaving couldn’t resist having a photo shoot with the fall display of pumpkins and hay that was outside. People walking by probably thought we were crazy, but we didn’t care. lol Around mid-day we enjoyed a delicious lunch at Tupelo Honey Cafe, where Southern Food is Good for the Soul. Then we had another mini photo shoot session right outside the restaurant. But what’s a girl’s weekend without a little shopping? Stay tuned in my next post for where we headed to do our shopping…. 🙂 // Shoes (Leo by ShoeDazzle) // Love, The Ultimate...
Rocker-Chic
Today I’m channeling my inner Rocker-Chic by pairing my favorite boyfriend jeans with an edgy geometric pump. The rock and roll aesthetic mix is sexy, free, badass, and a little unexpected. The Rocker-Chic look doesn’t always have to include a leather jacket, skulls, tights or an all black ensemble. You can incorporate a variety of rocker-appropriate accessories within your wardrobe to achieve this look. Overall, it’s all about your confidence and attitude! You can make any outfit work if you believe that you look great. // Top (BCBGMaxazria) // // Jeans (7forallmankind) // // Shoes (Clique by ShoeDazzle) // // Handbag (vintage) // // Make up (Reveal Cosmetics) // Photography by: Em Grey Photography Love, The Ultimate...
Hat-Attack Series: Mahogany
It’s no secret how much I love hats, and now the weather is finally cool enough to start wearing them. My hat obsession started at an early age because of my mom, who has always been a hat connoisseur. During a recent visit to see her, she gifted me with all of the fabulous hats she had collected for over half a century. Needless to say, I was overjoyed and graciously found a place for them within my home. While growing up she always wore different styles of hats, not only to church on Sunday’s but every where. Hats were routinely incorporated into her daily outfits, so it was normal for me to think every woman should wear them. I love hats so much not only because of their function, but because of their mysteriousness and the way they can skillfully change the look of any outfit on a whim. More importantly they can also hide a bad hair day. 🙂 Over the course of the next several months, I’ll be bringing several of my mom’s hats back to life during a series called “Hat Attack”. Each of these hats tell a story from the beginning or spanning over years and even generations. The first hat featured in my blog is one of my favorites because it’s similar to the sophisticated hat worn by Diana Ross in the famous movie “Mahogany”. It keeps me cozy and makes me feel a lot more pulled-together and polished, even when I hastily get dressed. From time to time people have often asked me if hats are coming back. I say “No,...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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