Month: November 2016

Blush Leather

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Dress: Zara| Shoes: Steve Madden| Earrings: JCrew| Coat: Forever21 similar here| Bag: LV

Thanksgiving weekend was definitely good to me. Thursday was different but I made it through! Friday and Saturday I spent in Philadelphia with my family taking advantage of tax free clothing and Black Friday Weekend super sales. I found a few items that I’ll be sharing soon! This faux leather dress I purchased about a week ago and I was so sick that it was 30% off on Friday. Anyway, the dress is gorge and probably one of my better Zara finds. I wish my boots were grey but these black old faithfuls worked well for me today.

Thanksgiving

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Happy Thanksgiving!! I am thankful for my family and God’s provision over my life, Blessed! I’m hoping that you are all spending this time surrounded by family and friends. Here’s a quick look at my #OOTD. I’m super excited for Black Friday shopping #staytuned for my finds. I’ve heard Zara is having 30% off starting at 8pm but remember to be selective! Peace and Blessings

Freakum Dress

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Dress: Naked Wardrobe (out of stock) similar here| Choker: Nordstrom BP| Shoes: Jeffrey Campbell similar here| Lipstick: Kourt K by Kylie Jenner
These pictures do not do this outfit justice! This mesh dress with the bodycon slip underneath was IT! Perfect for a night out at a club or lounge. My new favorite choker is this diamond look piece that is actually very much so out of my comfort zone but definitely a cute addition to my collection. I always opt for a dark lip when wearing nudes because it just makes the fit pop. I probably would not have typically worn these lace up Jeffrey Campbell shoes with this dress but they are the most comfortable pair of heels I own and I knew I would be on my feet all night…
Now let’s get into this haircut! #TheCutLife I am currently trying to go back to my natural ways and start wearing my natural curls again. I decided to cut off my damaged ends and go back to my twist outs…BUT THIS CUT! I do not know if I’ll be sticking to the original plan of staying away from heat for a while…we will see. If you are in the Baltimore area and need someone to slay your hair, book Jessica Kidd here. Silk pressed to the Gawds.

 

Throwback Thursday

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If you’ve been following me on social media you know that I vacationed in Cabo, San Lucas this past July. I’ve gotten lots of questions and comments on the outfits I wore while in Mexico so I decided to compile my looks into a Throwback Thursday post. The quality of these photos isn’t great but enjoy the looks and shop the links for the things that are still available!

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Dress: Naked Wardrobe| Shoes: Steve Madden| Phone Case: Lumee

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Dress: House of CB similar here| Shoes: Tory Burch

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Jumpsuit: Urban Outfitters similar here| Shoes: Tory Burch| Lipstick: MAC So Chaud

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Swimsuit: Nasty Gal| Cover Up: Nordstrom| Sunglasses: Tom Ford less expensive dupe here 

 

The Perfect Little Black Dress

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img_1209img_1223img_1207img_1255img_1253img_1239img_1269img_1249img_1340img_1324img_1281img_1258img_1226img_1216Dress: Zara| Shoes: Aldo similar here| Bracelets: Nadri| Watch: Michael Kors| Sunglasses: Similar here

So by now I’m sure you all can tell that I am a frequent Zara shopper. Definitely guaranteed to be on trend if you shop there but BEWARE. Zara’s clothing is certainly cute but you really have to be selective about the pieces you purchase. Their price point tends to be higher than the H&M’s and Forever21’s but the quality is pretty much the same if not worse than the aforementioned stores. This dress happened to be $39.90 which I think is a decent price for the wear that I’ll get out of it. It’s another versatile piece that I can dress up or throw on some cute sneakers and cross body bag to dress down. The midi length of this dress is perfect and flatters my shape (or lack thereof LOL) and height. Sooo cute.

I also would like to take this time to shout out all of my creative directors and photographers…you know who you are!

Faux Leather Grunge

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Overalls: Topshop similar here| Graphic Tee: Nasty Gal| Shoes: Aldo similar here| Necklace: Nordstrom| Bracelets: Alex and Ani/Lokai| Backpack: Nordstrom similar here| Fur Pom: Nordstrom

These faux leather overalls have been sitting in my closet for over a year now and I can count on one hand the amount of times I’ve worn them. Dinner with my family was the perfect time to break them back out. To keep things casual, I paired my overalls with a grunge graphic tee and cutout booties. These overalls are amazing because they can be dressed up or down. I’ve worn these with both heels and sneakers and love both looks. The versatility makes the overalls a staple in my closet. Although these particular overalls are sold out, black denim in a similar style will still get the job done making this look #DateNightApproved

Also, I don’t know if you’ve heard but Nasty Gal has curated vintage designer items available now on their website…it’s pretty life changing…check it out here

Choir Attire

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If you grew up in church like I did, you know why I call this “Choir Attire.” Ole faithful black and white is a go to combo for choirs everywhere because everyone owns a black bottom and a white top, right? Well whether you’re singing on the choir or not, a classic white shirt and black skirt are closet must haves. I like this particular top because the zipper gives modern edge to a classic look. I opted for this faux leather black skirt because well, leather is always on trend. There’s so much you can do with these versatile pieces! Also, don’t judge me but I just HAD to throw back on my statement suede jacket.

*If you’re thinking your skirt is too short, follow the fingertip rule*

Statement Suede

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Jacket: BlankNYC| Top: Topshop (sold out) similar here| Jeans: Articles of Society| Boots: Zara (sold out) similar here| Bag: Nordstrom| Fur Pom: Nordstrom| Watch: Michael Kors| Bracelet: Lokai

I fell in love with this burgundy moto jacket because it matches the Gucci Blooms bag I’ve been obsessing over. I figured if I bought the jacket, the bag would come next…anyway I love the idea of graphic tees and distressed denim as an everyday look but this statement jacket takes it up a few notches. I do wish my boots were black, I have my eye on a pair of black Chelsea boots but for now these will do.

I love the message of the Lokai bracelet. I purchased around this time last year for myself and a friend. The bracelet is made with water from Mount Everest and sand from the Dead Sea, these are the highest and lowest points on earth. The bracelet serves as reminder to stay humble in the highs of life and to stay hopeful in the lows, I wear it everyday.