Trend Alert: The High - Low Effect...

Yes I have yet another trend that I love and want to share with you all and that's the high-low look.  Whether your wearing this trend in a shirt, dress mini, midi, or full length skirt you will  be sure to make a statement. 

How to wear it:

Mini Skirt - In mu opinion a high low mini skirt is best paired with a form fitting tank styled top.  I personally think this brings more attention the skirt you are wearing.

Midi/Full Length Skirt - I think this length of skirt is best paired with some sort of cap sleeve crop top it can give a really romantic looking skirt a "not afraid to play" feel.

High-Low Shirt - I think this look is best pair with a mini skirt or your favorite pair of stretch skinny pants.

*Hint for those of us who are bottom heavy (like me) look for a high low top where the back of the shirt comes below your bottom.


Shoes:
I am not sure if this is just one of those things we all know but definitely pair a high-low skirt or dress with a pair of fun and flirty open toe shoe (whether it's a wedge or chunky heel with a strap).

That pretty much sums it up...snatch a few high-low pieces and you will be ready for some summer fun!

Splash into Spring with Seafoam!!!

In planning for my Spring wardrobe (yes planning) I have fallen in love with a color that I am sure will be seen all over the runways...Seafoam.  This color is soft yet makes a bold enough impression that you will leave a lasting impression....see pictures below of some hott items in Seafoam!

Day Dresses by Sanctuary
Platforms by Steve Madden

In my opinion this color would look great paired with Sand, Coral, Black, Ocean Blue, or Nude..

Tip:  If your choosing a seafoam colored top or dress be sure to pair it with some soft colored makeup....

In Other Randomness: Chris Brown Named Worst Dressed Man

I would normally not post anything of this nature but it's sorta fashion related.  Honestly, I actually never paid attention to it before but when I looked through the photos it would appear if Chris is lacking in well the ability to put together an ensemble that is decent looking.  I am sure the men's magazine selected the worst of the wort but they pretty much have darn near 30 photos of Chris over the years....enough of my rambling...I will let you all see for yourself some of the pictures below.....

 

Outfit of Today

Today I just went to run some earrands and went to lunch with the BF.  Its the first day of my holiday vacation and I just wanted to share this casual chic look.  See more pics and details below.  Since I am on vacation expect to see a few more "Outfit's of Today"..until netxt time ciao!

Clothing
Olive colored blazer - Forever 21
Gold/Rust colored legging - Forever 21
Oversized white collar shirt - honestly I pulled this from the BF's closet..no idea where it came from
UGG Australia Women's Edmonton Boot - Yes these were on my christmas wish list...christmas came early this year.

Hair
Chunky Twist Out

*** I also carried a camel colored messenger bag and wore gold earrings, necklace, and bracelet.

Tuesday Chic: Heather J

Hello again!!! It's Tuesday which means its time for the Tuesday Chic series.  The Chic for this week is Heather J she is fashionable and also natural chica so without any more rambling I present Ms. Heather J!

Heather J

1) What would you say your fashion style was? (Bohemian, chic, glam)

Hmmm, I'd say all three of these are a part of my style.  One day I may be rocking a boho look, the next time I could be very chic.  So I can't really narrow it down to one.

2)  What is your favorite fashion trend of 2011?

Platform pumps! I have 3 pairs - Leopard, Nude patent, and Blush pink suede.

3) What are the top three pieces in your wardrobe?

I would have to say any of my scarves, my gold Michael Kors watch, and my Pink Ruffle Steve Madden coat.

On Being Natural....

4) When did you decide to go natural and what made you decide to go?

 I decided to go natural last year...no real rhyme or reason.  I got a sew-in that summer, and after taking it down I decided to not put a relaxer on my hair. I figured I had went that long (3-4 months) let' see how long I can keep this up.  In the interim, I got braids and rod sets.  Finally I could no longer that the 2 different textures, and decided to do the big chop in November 2010.

5) What is your favorite style to rock?

A twist out! It's fun and big :)

Right after BC in Nov 2010

6) What is one product you would be useless without?
I don't have a lot of products because I typically go to the salon - Serenity MYO in St Louis, MO.  I have never had much patience with hair.  However, recently I purchase Virgin Coconut oil for my scalp.  I really like the product, it's not heavy or wet, yet it still leaves my hair feeling hydrated and it doesn't mess up the style (ie: flat twists).

7) What advice would you give to someone that is newly natural?

I would tell them to embrace your natural hair! It's growing put of your scalp...and it's a beautiful thing - no matter the texture or curl pattern.




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Style Alert: Peppermint Chic Jewelry

Okay so I have just became hip to another site and this one is for jewelery!!!!  Peppermint Chic is an online jewelry boutique.  The sell everything from earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and more.  See pics below of some of their pieces...be sure to check their website http://peppermintchic.bigcartel.com/ for all of their products.

Great Holiday Look

Blazers by Alexander McQueen
Sandals by Casadei

This is a great look for the upcoming holiday season.  With all of the Christmas and New Year's party's this look provides some great inspiration for what you can do this holiday season

 

Second Time Around: Consignment Store

Well after doing a quick Google search on consignment stores near Philadelphia I found a store called Second Time Around.  Now many of you may or may not have heard that name somewhere....I know I had.  Second Time Around has a TV show on UPN (CW) network back in the 2004-2005 season.  The store uses the slogan "Resale goes upscale"  and upscale it is...during my trip to the store I saw Tory Burch shoes, Coach as well as Michael Kors bags.  However I only ended up leaving with a dress (pics below).  If you are interested in visiting a Second Time Around store please visit their website http://secondtimearound.net/locations.aspx for more information.  See a couple of pictures below of the dress I picked up.

Shop Alert!!!! Shop Ekineyo

Tika Sumpter in Ekineyo

Well I was rumbling around the net and I stumbled across a pretty cool clothing site.  Ekineyo is a online woman's clothing boutique that sells dresses, skirts, cropped tops and more...for those of you interested in some clothing that pops I think this is a great site to start.  The prices are fairly reasonable for what you would expect from an online boutique.  The designer Nike Oyelami is making quite a name for herself with stars like Tika Sumpter rocking her "Babe" Dress. I have posted a few pics below if some of the pieces sold online.  Make sure you check the site out: http://www.shopekineyo.com.  I am sure I will be making a purchase soon and when I do of course I will share.

Must Haves: 4 Apps to Download

So after doing some research  in preparation for my 2012 list of things I said I was going to do in 2011 but failed to do it.  I came a across several apps for my phone that I thought would help me stick to my 2012 goals. I hope you to can find them helpful

1)  Lose It - Is the most complete and streamlined weight loss application for the iPhone, Android or on the web. Used by millions of users, Lose It! can help you meet your weight loss goals by allowing you to set goals and establish a daily calorie budget that enables you to meet them. Stay on track each day by recording your food and exercise and staying within your budget

 2) IMapMyFitness - iMapMy is a fitness tracking application that enables you to use the built-in GPS of your mobile device to track all of your fitness activities. Record your workout details, including duration, distance, pace, speed, elevation, calories burned, and route traveled on an interactive map. You can even effortlessly save and upload your workout data to any of the MapMyFITNESS websites where you can view your route workout data, and comprehensive workout history. This Application is available on Android, IPhone, and Blackberry

3) My Days - Easy tracking & prediction calendar for your period, ovulation and fertility. This application is available on Android and IPhone.

4) Style.com -  This application gives you information on Fashion shows: All the ready-to-wear, menswear, and couture looks from New York, London, Milan, and Paris, plus Style.com's complete runway archive dating back 10 years and all the new collections as they're added—including the brand-new Spring 2011 collections, viewable in full-screen portrait or landscape format

- Party coverage: The latest reports and party pics from the New York and global social scenes

- Videos: Designer and celebrity profiles, plus the Style.com video library of runway shows, including feedback from front-row faces, hosted by Tim Blanks

 

These Booties Were Made for Walking......

My Call It Spring Booties

Well I have found something else to craze over...Booties!! Yes the ones you where on your feet.  Whether their from Forever 21, Bakers, Jessica Simpson, Yves St Laurent ..or this new store I found called Call It Spring (http://www.callitspring.com/us) (which is actually owned by Aldo...we'll talk more about this later).  I am in love with this style....I feel like these  babies let you take a casual look to the next step or a clubbed out look to happy hour.  I have posted below my latest addition to my shoe collection (from Call It Spring), a pair of booties from the YSL winter 201-2012 collection, a pair of cute taupe colored ones from Forever 21, and a pair of Fab blue booties with a chunky heel from Bakers.  Overall I love this style of shoe...so tell me what booties are you rocking this season, and what are you rocking them with?

My black booties from Call It Spring



5 Black Items Every Chic should have!!!!

Okay so I was just thinking I should share 5 black items that should be essential to every woman's wardrobe! Now these items are in no particular order...I am just putting them out there in the order in which they have come to mind.
***** 1) A"little" black dress - This is something I would say can be worn to a dinner for an after five event and something that you can wear to work (with a blazer if needed)
*****2) A pair of classic black pumps, whatever brand your budget can handle
*****3) A black blazer, this can help you dress up any casual look
*****4) A pair of black boots, again whatever brand fits your budget
*****5) Finally, every chic should have a black clutch (to go with all of the above of course).

Did I leave any off? What black items would you say are essential to every chic's wardrobe?