Grandma’s Earrings for Mother’s Day
I’m very blessed to be able to celebrate Mother’s Day with my mom and son, but I can’t help but remember my beloved grandma who I miss dearly. I’m honoring her by wearing a pair of her vintage earrings, given to me by my mom after she passed away. I knew I would be able to modernize them later. Wearing something of hers always keeps her near and dear to my heart. My sweet grandma was so classy, stylish, and a bit of a hoarder who loved fashion. Who wouldn’t want to raid her closet? She was a petite and feisty lady who was strong-willed yet gentle in so many ways, and extremely loving towards everyone. Every weekend while growing up, I tagged along with my mom and grandma who loved antique shops and thrifting. This was how my love for vintage first began. My grandfather chauffeured us around all the time, and I couldn’t help but wonder whether we got on his nerves. Amazingly he never seemed agitated, always smiled and rarely complained. Some of the most prized pieces in my wardrobe, which I wear time and time again came from my grandma’s closet. Not only are they pieces I love, they have an added bonus of sentimental value that is quite frankly irreplaceable. Her pieces are typically an excellent conversation starter, which ultimately leads to being able to brag about her stellar fashion sense. Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mother’s in the world. Wishing you all the love and happiness you so richly deserve! Photo credits: Em Grey Photography Love, The Ultimate...
Recappng the triFABB meet up and Southern Women’s Show
April was such a phenomenal month! I had a golden opportunity to be a part of the Southern Women’s Show Raleigh. If you’ve never heard of it before, it’s the huge 3 day event which showcases garments, cosmetics and beauty products. It also focuses on apparel and fashion accessories, beauty and fragrance, confections and gift assortments, womens sports teams, dating services, fitness & equipment, gems and jewelry, gifts and handicrafts, sporting goods, toys and games industries, and more. Needless to say, I was super excited to not only attend the show for the first time, but also model in triFABB “Dressing For You!” Fashion Show, hosted by blogger friend Molly Stillman, of stillbeingmolly. The fun began with the triFABB Blogger meet up at the Jim Graham Building on the NC State Fair Grounds on the Thursday evening before the Southern Woman’s Show began. What made this meet up so cool was it took place right beside the main fashion stage, so we had a chance to take a sneak peek of the stage as well as rehearse for the show. The delicious food such as chicken strips, pita bread, tossed salads, and refreshing beverages were provided by PDQ and Zoe’s. The swag bags were absolutely fabulous and featured all types of fancy gifts, such as a three-tiered Bundt cake from Nothing Bundt Cakes, tons of fragrance and beauty items from Belk, a bottle of wine from Little Black Dress Wines, and all sorts of other goodies. The next three days of the Southern Women’s Show were beyond words! Have you ever been to a fashion show and loved the...
Vacation Resorts to Pattern Mixing
Is it just me or are you dying for a getaway? This year has been flying by and I’ve been so ready for a break lately! Upon deciding to take a quick and much-needed short stay away, I needed to pull some casual outfits together for my trip. Sure I could play it safe and match up a few solid pieces and call it a day, but why do that when I can mix up a few patterns and look even more spectacular? For a fun resort look, I pulled together a jacket and blouse with two different patterns. There are reasons why this looks just works. If you will notice, both pieces share white as a similar color, which is one technique to follow when mixing patterns. The second reason is both pieces share the same type of striped patterned print. There is also another mix going on that is not so obvious, which is the mix between a tailored jacket, and flowing ruffled blouse. The next time you want a different look, don’t let the fear of mixing patterns leave you perplexed. Just remember the tips I shared above and you will be well on your way! I challenge you to experiment with mixing plaids, florals, paisleys, polka-dots and strips. Have fun! 🙂 Here are the outfit details: Blazer: Rafaella, Similar here: Yoox Top: Cache, Similar here: Modcloth Pants: Joie Skinny Cropped Jeans, Similar here: OldNavy Shoes: BCBGeneration Candiss Platform Wedge Sandal, heels.com Handbag: Nine West It Girl Tote, Similar here: HenriBendel Love, The Ultimate...
Get in Shape with a Geometric Print
Liven up your wardrobe with a bold geometric print! Geometric prints are fun, exciting and eye-catching. The boldness of these prints allow anyone wearing them to stand out, which is why they are one of my favorites. I love mixing geometric prints but it’s a good idea to remember that eyes need some place to rest. Too many or the wrong prints mixed together can look like a disaster. I decided to keep this look simple, which works well for daytime. Since the geometric cropped pants already make a statement, I toned down the pattern with a classic mint blazer which adds a pop of color, and solid black shoes. For accessories, I chose the same color tones as the overall palette of my outfit. If mixing prints is too much, try a similar look of integrating one geometric piece at a time. Just remember to have fun with it! Here are the outfit details: Blazer: Jules & Leopold, Similar here: Sheinside or Maurices Pants: Harolds , Similar here: Neiman Marcus Last Call Shoes: Michael Kors Espadrille Wedge Sandal, Similar here: Nordstrom Handbag: Elie Tahari , Similar here: ebags Love, The Ultimate...
Bohemian Tribal Chic
I got lucky shopping one day when I stumbled upon this tribal-inspired statement necklace. When I first saw it, I thought it was fun right off the bat, but wasn’t sure what I was going to wear it with. This stunning beauty has a Native American flair and bright bold colors. I’ve always had a deep appreciation for tribal jewelry, but statement pieces I like are hard to find. I decided it would be best paired with a simple dress to make it pop, and fringed heels to keep with the bohemian theme. Selecting the right accessories is just as important as the entire outfit. I’m personally a fan of edgier accessories and love purchasing fashion jewelry at a low-cost. This necklace only cost $20, but still doesn’t look cheap and is the perfect statement piece for the summer. A tribal statement necklace is a great way to infuse international style within your wardrobe, and add instant drama. The outfit details are below. Necklace: T.J. Maxx (sold out) Similar here http://lajewelryplaza.com/coin-charm-fringe-statement-necklace-set-p-28774.html?osCsid=ad89c739e9f53e1de697370fdc11c90f Dress: French Connection http://usa.frenchconnection.com/?cmpid=ppc_goog_usa_kwd1005 Shoes: JustFAB (sold out) Similar here http://www.justfab.com/products/SOSHA-DA1510915-0001?show_feedback_float=false and here http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/steve-madden-fringly-sandal-women/3925320?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=Blue+Suede&resultback=3381 Clutch: Elaine Turner http://www.elaineturner.com/Clutch-s/1880.htm?searching=Y&sort=5&cat=1880&show=300&page=1&gclid=CKDOo82kgcUCFdgWgQodbBgASQ Sunglasses: Dolce & Gabbana http://www.dolcegabbana.com/ Make up: Reveal Cosmetics http://www.revealcosmeticsonline.com/ 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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