3 Ways to Style a Floral Skirt!

Hello Beautiful!! It's been a minute, and I've missed You!

This week's Monday was my 24th b-day, and as I styled my outfit of the day, it HIT me that the skirt I chose to wear, I had worn twice before and one of the times was for my 22nd b-day! I'm all about recycling clothes these days. So here's 3 ways I styled this floral skirt...

Club Life!

The first time I wore this floral skirt I paired it with a black corset top and black pumps for a grown and sexy look in the club. I accessorized the outift with gold and pearl accessories for a touch of sophistication and to make the outfit more formal.

You can create the same look by pairing a floral skirt with a lace crop top or sequins bustier. In that case keep your accessories simple and shoes simple.

Busy Body!

The second time I wore this skirt was for a photo shoot for Eyecon Bahamas Celebrity Minx Nails with photographer Andrew L. Newton. For this look I paired the floral skirt with a gold studded black tee and a black faux leather trimmed jeans jacket. I wore my Jeffrey Campbell inspired heeless wedges and simple gold accessories with a black clutch.

You can recreate this look by pairing your floral skirt with a blazer, and leggings or stalking during the Fall/Winter season or even for Work! Just swap the wedges for a pair of Mary Jane pumps.

Casual Mix!

The third I wore this skirt I paired it with a striped racer back tee and gold and black ankle sandals. I accessorized with a gold chain link necklace set with neon pink details. I mixed prints for this casual look.  For a better view of my necklace set ==> CLICK HERE!

You can recreate this look by pairing the floral skirt with a polka dot shirt and peep toe flats.

I hope this look inspires your next outfit! Remember, "always dress to express yourself."

-242BlqRze

:+: SUMMER 2013 FASHION TRENDS :+:

Hello Beautiful!


Even though the seasons are changing, the Fashion Trends are basically the same. The Stripes and Bermuda Short trends are still on trend for Summer, but there are a few new trends that you and I need to try!

1. Graphic Prints

BRING the heat to your outfits this summer in BOLD shapes and color combinations! Graphic prints includes logo tees, abstract shapes, pictures and color blocks. My favorite graphic print design is to mix black and white with a bright color. Try this trend in a dress, bandeu top or midi length skirt.

2. Fringes - HANG LOOSE

Simple details can be EVERYTHING to a shirt, skirt, dress, or shoe! And this summer the desired detail is FRINGE. Fringe adds a casual feel to a finishing detail. Depending on how it is worn fringe can be used to reveal a little skin which is perfect for summer, or conceal a little skin without being hot... which is also perfect for summer. Try this trend on a dress, shoe, or purse!

3. Geisha - Asian Invasion

Oriental style is making a statement this summer season! And honestly, who doesn't want to be a Geisha Doll? I sure do! Wearing an oriental styled piece allows you to create a Geisha themed outfit, and theme outfits are easy to style! Kimono styled tops, pajama bottoms or chinese graphic tees can be dressed up or down! Try this trend in a jacket, dress or pants!

4. Hologram - Shine Bright

The trend to look out for this season is Holographic clothing, but really, you CAN'T MISS IT! Wearing a kaleidoscope of shimmery colors may not be your first choice, but this trend can really set you apart from the crowd if worn right! The best part of this shiny metallic looking trend is that it can easily be paired with white or jeans and that makes it easy to style. Try this trend in a shirt, clutch or shoes!

5. Denim on Denim - Double Up!

Denim never really goes out of style, so the Fashion world has to keep finding ways to reinvent it. In the recent years we've seen distressed denim, then acid wash denim was a hit last year! But this year's summer denim trend is to wear denim on denim. Double, triple, quadruple it up! And the fun part is you can mix a acid washed or ombre bleached denim top with a solid denim pants, or distressed denim pants with a chambray top. Try this trend in a shirt, skirt and of course jeans!

6. Gladiator Shoes

The shoe trend craze for this summer season is the Gladiator style shoes. However shoe designers are now modernizing this style with sexy heels and bringing the straps all the way up to the knee. Gladiators were always my least favorite shoe style, but with this new twist I'm all in for the summer trend! Of course you can still wear the flats ones, they're in style too. But the knee high and high heels were sent from the Fashion Gods, so try it!

7. Catch that Clutch! 

A lot of celebrities have been photographed lately with small purses or envelop clutches no matter the time of day! And that has set the "bag" trends for the Summer 2013 Fashion Season. The Kardashian style Hermes and Celine totes are out of style for the season! Look out for the handsize clutches that are only big enough to fit your lip gloss and cell phone or the envelope clutches that can also carry your keys and wallet. Try this trend in a clear box clutch, or a hologram envelop clutch!

=:+: PROM FASHION TRENDS 2013 :+:=

Hello Beautiful!

Those BIG, PUFFY ball or wedding dresses are no longer "IN STYLE" for Prom! Unless, of course, You're having a theme prom and that's what You're required to wear!

But if You aren't! The prom fashion trends for this year is taking You from... down the aisle... to RED CARPET!

So if You want to be IN STYLE at Your prom this year, try one of My most wearable trends for the 2013 Prom Fashion season:

Prom Queen: Gold Metallic

Nothing says, "Royalty, look at Me!" like a touch of gold! You've seen it worn by some big names on the red carpet, such Beyonce and Taylor Swift. Gold metallic dresses is one of my most wearable trends for the 2013 Prom season because it can be worn on any skin tone (dark, medium or light). Also, the metallic color is neutral and can be worn with many colors to accessorize and compliment an outfit. You can rock this trend with a matte red lip or a black clutch.

Battle of the Shimmer: Sequins

vs.

Its prom time, and every girl wants to "shine bright like a Diamond!" While sequins and embellishment is a traditional touch on most prom dresses, this season's Prom queens have two options to wear it: ALL OVER or ONLY ON THE BUST.

All Over 

Prom is the perfect occasion to be over the top in an all over sequin dress. I chose this trend for the girls like myself who love a pop of color in their life. No matter what color you chose to wear on prom night turquoise, pink, or purple, it still looks sassy, sexy, and sophisticated in an all over sequins dress.

 Also, for the girl with simple taste, such as an easy hair do and minimum make-up this trend is perfect! Because she can be true to her silent self and let her dress make the statement!

Only On the BUST

Now, for the girl who wants to shine beyond her dress, embellishments only on the bustier is the right choice! Upper sequins does give your dress some sparkle but allows you to go overboard on hair and make up and accessories to your wrist and hands.

Also, for the small chested or straight shaped girl, an embellished bustier creates volume to the upper body and defines your midsection and bust.

Prom Date? The Sweetheart Neckline

The sweetheart neckline has to be my MOST FAVORITE trend for this year's prom season. It has a look of effortless class, while creating subtle drama to any dress. The dress could be simple or complicated but this strapless, heart shaped neckline mixes sweet and innocent with sexy and sophisticated. Also, this trend is popular in many different style dresses this season to flatter any body shape.

The Big Reveal: High & Low

My last pick for this year's prom trend is the High-Low or Illusion Skirt. Prom is two events in one... a Formal Dinner and a Big Party. And this is why I like this trend because you have 2 dresses in 1 for your 2 events in 1 night. The longer (low) part of the dress is appropriate for an elegant formal dinner, while the shorter (high) part of the dress is comfortable for a club/dance floor party. Its also a very youthful and fun style for your age.

You'll remember your prom night forever, so why not make all your friends remember you too! Choose one of my Prom 2013 trend picks and woo your date, arrive in style and steal the Prom Queen's spotlight (unless you're the Prom Queen yourself)! I hope this post was helpful! Enjoy your Prom Night, Beautiful!!

OOTN: SPRING NIGHTS, in BLENDED LIGHTS!

Hello Beautiful...

My FAVORITE fashion trend of Color Blocking is always in style! So it's my "go to" trend when I'm putting together an outfit for Myself.

This weekend I had a light evening out, attending a small Cultural Expo and taking a stroll through Marina Village on Paradise Island, Bahamas.

I wanted to wear something light and casual, spring colored, but still dressed up enough to make a statement! I knew just the colors I wanted to blend together and just the accessories to make my outfit POP! 

Here's what I wore...

Coral Billowy Blouse - Charolette Russe

Purple Straight-Leg Jeans

Nude Ankle Strap Sandals - Urbanog.com

Brown & Mint Green Clutch

Accessories:

3 Chain Gold Link Necklace

Mint Green & Gold Clip On Earrings

Coral & Gold Pendant Ring

Full Outfit:

With this outfit I made Spring a little bolder and louder! Mixing the pastels and neutral with the dark purple gave this look dimensions, but you almost don't even realize that nothing is the same color except my earrings and clutch. This look is a prime example of how colors and accessories could give your outfit so much LIFE! All the pieces in this outfit (shirt, pants, shoes and accessories) are basic and not too over-the-top. Casual chic! 

Coloring blocking makes it easy for you to create an outfit. You don't need none of your pieces to match, you just need the colors to compliment each other! Don't throw anything together and call it color blocking. Build a color scheme or consult the color wheel when attempting this trend. For example, I could've worn 3 shades of one color in a color family (color scheme) or mix red, yellow and blue and color block with the primary colors according to the color wheel!

I hope this look inspires your next outfit! Remember, "always dress to express yourself."

-242BlqRze

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OOTD: SPRING BRIGHTS, SPRINTS AND STRIDES!

Hey Beautiful!!!

This Easter weekend the 2013 Carifta Games were hosted in my hometown, Nassau, Bahamas. We hosted competing countries throughout the Caribbean for 4 days. However I only attended 1 day, which was the last day, and the final events.

I had a blast!! And it was a beautiful thing to see my country and all the other countries represent for their hometown by waving flags, blowing whistles and cheering their athletes on!

Due to the Spring season, and the festivities I wanted to be cute, colorful and comfortable. I also wanted to bust out my PINK Hermes Birkin inspired handbag.

Here is what I wore:

Neon Yellow Blazer

Embellished Black & White Graphic Tee

High Waist Jeans Shorts

#vintagepiece! These are GAP jeans and they're actually hand-me down's from my cousin Nakara! (Hey Cuz!) I can't even tell you how old these jeans are, but they still make for a good fashion piece. I never threw these away for 2 reasons: They're classic, vintage, and versatile to style! And two, they're a keepsake since my cousin no longer lives in the Bahamas with me. :(

Black Spiked Flats

Metal & Spiked Accessories

Pink Hermes Birkin Inspired Bag

Watch My SPRING HAUL VIDEO featuring this bag!

Full Outfit:

Its Spring, so I wanted to add pops of color to my outfit with my neon yellow blazer and hot pink bag. Meanwhile, I didn't want to look overdress as it was a casual, fun, sporting event. So I simplified the outfit with jeans shorts and a graphic tee.

Simple basic clothing are always a good canvas for accent pieces and accessories. Black and white is easy to dress Up or Down. So is jeans, blazers, and flats. All of which are in this outfit. Just imagine trying to dress down a printed peplum top or tiered and textured skirt. It just wont work!

I hope this look inspires your next outfit! Remember, "always dress to express yourself."

-242BlqRze

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OOTD: Nothing... into Something!

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Hi Beautiful...

Some days I look in my closet, through my drawers, at my shoes and come to the conclusion "I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR!" I'm sure you know what I'm talking about...

When actually we have lots to wear! It's just a matter of putting-it-together!

I personally believe this is how, and when TRUE STYLE comes to be!

So a few days ago I had one of those "I HAVE NOTHING TO WEAR" moments, and... well

...here is what I wore:




Purple Crop Blouse

#vintagepiece! I've had this top sooo long I can't even remember where I bought it! However, over the years I've styled this top many different ways to create many different outfits for many different occasions. When shopping, you should always pick up one or two of what I call "essential pieces"-pieces that can stay in your closet for many years but will NEVER get old or go out of style!

Black &  White Abstract Skirt - Forever21.com (2 years ago)

Black Patent & Suede Bertinni Wedges - Shoe Creation (local shoe store)

Black Mogul Bag - JustFab.com

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I accessorized this outfit with a tertiary color like turquoise just to offset the purple and bring life into the otherwise dark purple, white and black outfit. The gold remained neutral in the matter blending my accessories, bag buckles and shoe zipper together.

Earrings - Nassau Glamour Girls (local accessories store)

Turquoise Bracelet - Girls will be Girls (Southwest Plaza location - local accessories store)

Gold & Cream Bracelet Set -Avenue 21 (local clothing store)

Gold & Black Ring -Nassau Glamour Girls (local accessories store)

Full Outfit:

In this look I did a lot of the unusual. I mixed colors that wouldn't usually compliment each other, according to the color wheel... purple and turquoise. I mixed prints... my skirt, my bracelet and my earrings. I paired 2 different colors with monotones... black and white.

Fashion is fun! So mix it up a little... or in this case, A LOT! You could also recreate this look with a monotone( maybe black and white) print leggings, with a colored print designed blouse, paired with a black skinny belt and shoes that compliment the color of the blouse.

I hope this look inspires your next outfit! Remember, "always dress to express yourself."

-242BlqRze

OOTD: Color within the Lines!

 

Hello Beautiful!

I found a NEW LOVE for dressing up at work!

Wearing my uniform could become a drag, and doesn't really motivate me to get out of bed for an 8 hour shift. But!... Showing up and SHOWING OUT in some colorful trousers, patterned/print tops and platform heels definitely would!

I found myself mixing and matching clothes I've had forever with brand new pieces to create fashionable but work appropriate looks to wear on Tuesdays and Thursday. This day was a Tuesday.

Here's what I wore...

Black Striped Long Sleeve Wrap Blouse 

#vintagepiece! A friend of my mom's gave me this top when I was in my preteens. At the time I hated this blouse, not to mention it was too big for me. I never wore it, but luckily for me I didn't throw it away because 10 years later and its the perfect blouse for this outfit.

Blue Creased Ankle Pants - Forever21.com

#trendalert! According to one of my fashion sources, Blue is the on trend color of 2013. I love a Cobalt, Pacific, or Mediterranean Blue! What's your favorite shade of Blue?

Black Patent Platform Pumps - Forever21.com

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Black Mogul Bag - JustFab.com

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I accessorized this look with classy gold pieces appropriate for the work place:

Gold Michael Kors Watch

Gold Clasp Bracelet

Gold Collar Necklace

Gold Dimpled Studs

Full Outfit:

Its hard to say which piece of clothing is the statement piece of this outfit. It can be the striped top or the colored bottom. Either way they both compliment each other beautifully! And to add one more element of surprise I played up my face with a bold matte red lip!

This look is about mixing solids with prints or patterns. Which can be a fun play on clothes without getting too fashion forward in the work place. You can also try this same affect with a solid colored cardigan and polka dot skirt, or a pinstripe pants with a solid blazer.

I hope this look inspires your next outfit! Remember, "always dress to express yourself."

-242BlqRze