Loud Leopard
I love leopard print, but there seems to be some controversy about whether it’s appropriate to wear it head to toe, so I decided to take this challenge head on. This gorgeous leopard print maxi dress was recently purchased from Outerskin 2 Boutique, and I can鈥檛 get enough of it! I love the movement when I walk, and it’s also light and airy making it the perfect style dress to transition into fall. When wearing head to toe animal print, it’s important to select the right size print for your body shape.聽 It’s also important to select the right accessories to balance your outfit. I paired this dress with turquoise gladiator sandals by ShoeDazzle, and a colorful statement necklace to give a fun look. Although the colors are bold and eye-catching, they compliment and don’t compete with one another. If you dare to be different and tap into your animal instinct, you should find this look appealing. // Dress (Outerskin 2 Boutique) // // Sterling ( by ShoeDazzle) // Photography by:聽 Em Grey Photography Love, The Ultimate...
The Debut: Never Forget Where You Came From
A year ago my deepest love for Africa and passion for giving back inspired me to start my own handmade African jewelry line.聽 My goal is to help educate and share with the world the beautiful African Krobo Trade Beads or sometimes referred to as African Slave Beads from Ghana, West Africa. Krobo, powder glass trade beads are the most popular type of recycled African Beads made using the recycled glass procedure.聽 They have been popular since the 18th Century when used as a currency for trade.聽 The Krobo people of Ghana are attributed with the earliest production of powder glass beads, widely recognized as the eco-friendly alternative to blown-glass creations.聽 Glass remnants are sourced from general waste such as broken bottles and jars.聽 These are ground down to what is known as “fritt”, which is a fine powder-like consistency, and then added to porcelain molds lined with a clay.聽 The molds are placed in a kiln, and prior to cooling the glass is shaped into the beads.聽 Each and every one of the beads I use in my jewelry designs are carefully selected, and hand-made by me in North Carolina.聽 This is custom made-to-order, one of a kind jewelry. One of the business goals with regards to my jewelry making is a 10% of each sold item give back to three families located directly in Ghana.聽 This will help provide financial assistance needed to take care of their families, which is personal for me.聽 I strongly believe in sowing back into the region where these gorgeous beads are created.聽 As my business grows, I plan to increase the...
Handpicked
With fall officially right around the corner, stores are already full of fall fashion.聽 Wait just one moment!聽 Summer isn’t over just yet, so I’m going to milk it! 馃檪 These gorgeous flowers were handpicked to compliment my outfit ensemble.聽 People who know me personally understand my love for choosing things carefully for myself or others.聽聽 There’s just something about the idea of selecting for personal ends that excite me.聽 Perhaps it’s the power, inner freedom and satisfaction of knowing the story behind what goes into personally choosing something which is often remembered for a long time. Handpicking is convenient, makes sense because it saves time, and is like having things customized just for you.聽聽 Let me take the headache out of shopping by shopping for聽 you! 馃檪 // Tulle Skirt (French Connection) // // Top (BCBGMaxazria) // // Shoes (Marella by ShoeDazzle) // // Handbag (Vintage) // // Make up (Reveal Cosmetics) // // Earrings (Grandma’s) // Photography by:聽 Em Grey Photography Love, The Ultimate...
The Exclusive ALA为A Paris Fragrance Launch Party at Saks Fifth Avenue Raleigh
Saks Raleigh located in Triangle Town Center rolled out the red carpet a very special event for Fragrance, Friends and Fantastic ALA为A Signature Cocktails last Thursday evening.聽 The event was held to exclusively introduce ALA为A Paris, which is the first fragrance famous paris-based designer Mr. Azzedine ALA为A has ever created.聽 The invitation came just before I went on vacation.聽 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 ALA为A, he is a Tunisian-born fashion designer and one of the world鈥檚 last great living couturier.聽 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!聽 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.聽 It’s available exclusively at Saks through August 2016.聽 You’ll surely have the ultimate fragrance experience! Love, The Ultimate...
Rock It Out as a Shine Insider
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.聽 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. 聽 Just so you know, RocksBox features 30+ amazing designers including Kendra Scott, House of Harlow, Gorjana, and Loren Hope. 聽The monthly subscription price is $19, but with this special code you can get one month free.聽 Use code: www.rocksbox.com/invited_by/angelabff239 My box featured this stunning Kaylee necklace by Perry Street.聽 It has all of the vibrant colors I love which are sure to pop.聽 Yep, I can’t wait to wear it!聽 I also received a gorgeous pair of Alex Earrings in Chalcedony Translucent Glass by Kendra Scott.聽 These earring grabbed my attention immediately.聽 If you’ve been following my blog lately you know green has been my favorite color.聽 I have so many things I can wear them with and can’t wait to style them.聽 The last item was a really cute Pave Double Bar Ring by Sophie Harper.聽 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.聽 Where else can have unlimited access to rent from an ever-rotating closet of designer jewelry?聽 Duh!聽 Lets ROCK IT OUT in our fabulous pieces together, where our...About Me
I remember at a very young age being mesmerized in my mother鈥檚 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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