Plus 1

So, I finally got around to shooting some holiday looks (meaning my sister had some time to come over and my nephew had enough fruit snacks to occupy his time.)  For this look, I decided to (gasp) wear white after labor day.  I'm pretty sure no one still follows that rule, but I never understood it anyway.  White looks the BEST in winter to me - it just pops amongst the darker, cold weather back drops.  These pants were a pickup from Zara a few seasons ago.  High-waisted and wide-legged. What else could a girl want?  Both elongate the leg and the high waist covers that disrespectful Thanksgiving pudge.  I had to get them tailored since I'm not a European supermodel, and Zara doesn't exactly make pants for the average height curvy black girl with a short torso.  Don't be afraid to invest in a tailor for classic pieces my friends.  Those well-fitting staples will serve you well for many years to come. I wanted a streamlined look and kept the color palette simple, adding a white cami, tuxedo blazer, and black stillettos. Topped it off with a statement necklace and I was ready to plus 1!  What are your go to holiday pieces?  Be on the lookout for another holiday look coming soon!

Outfit Details:

Blazer:  H&M (Similar Here and Here)

Pants:  Zara  (Similar Here)

Shoes:  CL So Kate

Clutch:  H&M  (Similar Here)

Necklace:  Express (Similar Here)

Cupid

If you follow my blog, you may be able to tell that dresses make me happy.  This one is no exception (and as an added plus, this one made my boyfriend happy too).  As such, it was the perfect pick for Valentine's Day.  The soft fabric, deep rouge color, and wrap design all added romantic touches, creating such a classically sexy silhouette. I picked this up a couple of years ago when Altuzarra partnered with Target, and I'm so glad I did.  Paired with the sexy stiletto of So Kates, the look was just what I wanted - sexy yet sophisticated.  Happy Valentine's Day and be sure to let somebody know you love them today - the world could use a little love. :)

Outfit Details:

Dress:  Altuzarra Similar Here

Shoes:  So Kate Similar Here

Such A Lady

Tis the season for holiday parties, and for me, the most exciting part of going to a party is the opportunity to dress up.  Recently, I attended a holiday soiree for the local Atlanta chapter of Levo League, an organization focused on empowering women and providing a network to help elevate their careers.

For this occasion,  I decided to pull out a skirt I purchased from Express over a year ago that I never found a reason to wear.  I fell in love with the sheer insets of the skirt at the time and had to get it. And who doesn't love a full a-line skirt?  It was the perfect mix of a classic silhouette with a little sexy.  To make sure my skirt remained the focal point, I kept my top simple by adding a cute black cami.  I have fallen in love with these reversible camis from Express (currently on sale).  They are versatile yet classic and provide the perfect foundation for many of my outfits.  I also kept my accessories minimal (as per usual) and added my fave Hershey kiss necklace and a silver bracelet.  For shoes, I decided to step it up a notch with my So Kates.  These were definitely an investment for me, so I only wear them when the feeling moves me. No worries, though, as my specialty is affordable fashion (I love a good deal) and I don't think you have to break the bank to look good,  I have included a few more wallet friendly options below. All together, this outfit made me feel like such a lady! Hope you enjoy and thanks for stopping by!

Outfit Details:

Skirt: Express  Similar Here and Here and Here

Top:  Express Barcelona Cami Get Here

Bag:  H&M Similar Here

Shoes:  Christian Louboutin So Kate  Similar Here and Here and Here