The title says it all! Every 24 hours I want to focus on 4 things! I think it’s important in the New Year to start off with a clear idea, plan, list or focus.
Life sometimes brings you things that you aren’t expecting! So one take away from 2023, recognize the good days and be present! Not worrying about anything else other than what’s in front of me at that moment!
So here are a few things that will be in focus this year!
1. My word of the year is: Purpose! If what I’m doing has no purpose to help me mentally, my family, my business or the future, it will get no energy from me!
2. Wear what the he🏒🏒 you want!! No regrets, just go for it! If it’s not exactly your favorite look that’s ok. It’s fashion, don’t take it that serious, just like in the definition of art, to create or evoke an emotion, wear what you are feeling that day and if it changes the next day GREAT!
3. Focusing on the people that love and care about me unconditionally. I will match the energy that is given. No more, no less. It’s gonna be an eye opener for some and a reminder to others!
4. Positive self talk is one of the most important things you can do to start your day right and keep it going great! There are always going to be ups and downs so being able to quickly go to self talk to turn your day around is crucial!
Along side these 4 things to focus on, I am excited to encourage people to lead with kindness, create more, sew more, make more memories and travel!!
Can you believe we are in June!!??? The weather has been so amazing and has got me excited about the fun prints, color pops and bold accessories that work in spring and through summer!! So let’s get into a few of my favorite pieces that get me through season to season!
Right now my shopping focus is for summer BUT I love to get a piece that I can see me wearing layered NOW. If you have been following me on IG than you have seen my current boutique obsession more amore boutique in New Haven Connecticut. That’s where I scored this fab green floral print dress! I know this dress will be on rotation this summer.
How about adding a dress with your favorite pair of suit pants! The shorter the dress easier to make into a long tunic top layered with a great bright pant! When the weather turns hot, hot, hot I will add a pair of Bermuda shorts, brunch ready!
Let’s get into prints!! Color pops are always a good idea!!! Pairing together separate, doesn’t matter! You can easily pair the third quarter sleeve with shorts and the pants with a simple tank! So get the fun print and don’t look back!
Go with that neon pop and make it a high neck line and sleeveless! This way for spring it can be layered, under or over with a great puff sleeve or even a sheer sleeve!
Now let’s talk long sleeve and a maxi skirt!!! I LOVE taking a maxi and turning it to a strapless!!! So easy to pair with fun bold metallic accessories! The long sleeve can easily pair with denim anything!!
Kimonos or bust!!!! Do not sleep on long dusters, kimono and robe pieces to layer with jeans to suits to a hot night out with the hubs!!
I hope some of these fab spring finds make a splash this summer in your wardrobe!
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Have a fantastic weekend, as always thank you for being here!
Hey all my friends! First let me say happy New year! I know it’s been a while, but I have been working on a lot!! Excited to announce that I will be offering private style sessions for those that want to see fashion through my eyes!!! So stay tunes!
Fashion week was nothing short of fabulous!! I have to say I love runway shows, I mean that, the street to me has THE best looks!!
There’s magic in the air during fashion week! Everyone is in the zone, focused on how to wow, inspire and catch attention! There’s nothing too over the top!! Everything goes for me anyday, but especially during fashion week!!
So here are looks that I hope will inspire you to get out of your shell, try something new and make you feel fabulous!!!
Let’s start with color!!! Color of the year is…..Drum roll please!
This color is AMAZING!! A rich gorgeous color that pairs well with so many other colors!! So here is how I see it….versions of this color works just as well!!
You could totally rock this head to toe, or pop it here and there! It’s rich, sexy and comands attention!! Never underestimate the power of color!
Now let’s take a look at opposites of the color of the year, or the complimentary color!
At least if your not into the color of the year you can compliment it!!
Stay tuned for my New York fashion week recap!!
Thank you all for being here, believing in me and here to get inspired!!
The start of a new school year, fashion week, pumpkin lattes (if that’s your thing…sorry but no thanks) a new position after 19 years at work, leading the continuation of my fathers legacy, and all along looking stylish has made fall a very busy season.
The point I’m trying to make is that we all go through things, whether they are apparent to others doesn’t make them any less importance.
For me when I get dressed it makes me feel ready to take on my day! To inspire others! When others tell me that my dances made them smile or laugh…I am so all about that!! Wouldn’t you rather make someone feel uplifted, alright to be themselves rather than put someone down, make them feel bad!?
It’s harder to be and find kindness…WHY? Because we are human! Practicing to be authentic, kind, caring and inspiring is work…EVERYDAY! Let’s face it not everyday is that kind of day! So on those days we remind ourselves that we are struggling and trying our best and to be kind, caring and compassionate!
With that being said I have gathered some of my favorite looks and products of fall must haves this fall! To help inspire you to feel your best, to give your best!
Let’s start with Tee’s! These are easy go to pieces because they can be layered, dressed up with a tulle skirt , layered over a fancy dress, the sky is the limit! Obviously they are great for dressing down with jeans…keep scrolling you’ll see my takes!
Sweaters are a staple in the fall and a vest will be the perfect transition from the warm days to cold nights. You can never go wrong with Houndstooth!! Don’t you agree!?
The Grey knit and sparkle silver metallic boots tied together the warm tones of autumn like orange, burgundy and of course a plaid print in the mix.
Mix sweater dresses with fun upbeat prints like cheetah! Add a houndstooth with creamy fun textures! Add some graphic college style sweatshirts to create great collard shirt layers and Jean Friday’s!
Let’s talk pops! Like these pink hunter boots! I found them in the kids section on the Bloomies web site! A little color can go a long way with the right pieces.
Heel pops and neck bows! These are great places in any look to add your color pop!! Especially if your wardrobe may not be so colorful yet.
Now let’s talk texture! From real leather to faux what would fall be without them? Lace brings a romantic twist while feathers fly in with whimsy and fun!
So excited to have announced that I will be an affiliate with Courtney Adele! Her pop corn was gone before I could even take the picture LOL!!! Tea time and coffee breaks will NEVER be the same again once you step into the Olbali family products, something for everyone.
My foot has been feeling so much better with the Olbali hemp cream. My go to fragrance is called ‘Rose of no man’s land’ by Byredo. These new amazing metallic and matt eye shadows by Tarte I picked up at Ulta and I am crushing over them!!
So excited to be back in the swing if things! I will be sending a blog out quarterly, definitely and on occasion to introduce this amazing community with things I think will bring you inspiration, laughs and of course fun Style!!
Summer is here and some of us will be working!! So here’s a little suited inspo for the upcoming season in the A. C. For me these looks won’t work cause I am in a hot box of a classroom!! The less layers for me the better! But for those that need layers here are my top 3 combos for your best suited summer!
Sun dresseslayered with a tweed jacket and neutral accessories are perfect for day looks that can convert into a hot summer night out or when you leave the A.C.!
Bright and bold for those hot days. Bring out the values of one color to make everything work well together! A silk tank and bright pop jacket. Love adding print like tigerto an orange look. This was an inspirational day to say the least!! I walked with so many amazing woman to create equality for African American woman, and to remind ALL women that we are queens!!
Stepping through the summer garden chic and savvy!! Being a boss doesn’t stop because of a season!! Keep going! NEVER give up! Black and blue with a pop of turquoise will get you backyard BBQ ready straight from the office!
So remember these simple pieces to pair: Tweeds & sun dresses, pants & tanks and lots of color values for an uplifting summer filled with fashion!
What is a spring dress? For me that includes all kinds! From maxi to sun and a little bit of flow…it’s all about the details that you add with the dress to give the title spring!
Great cotton neutral wrap dresses can pop with layers and bigger than life bags!
This white embroidered beauty is from Mexico! It’s absolutely hands down a favorite!! love adding colorful accessories to give a celebration kind of vibe!
It’s not exactly a dress but adding what I call my wrestling belt created a dress vibe! The hot pink knee highs took it to a whole new level!
Loved the way that this yellow popped with the cloudy gray! The shape was fun and an instant mood boost! Gave a bit of royal vibes!
Fairytales are made of metallic fabrics and dainty necklaces! Working in like colors to your earrings and accessories creates a match made in heaven!
Textured lace, Jean jackets and evil eyes will keep the pep in your spring step!
Kaftans and an art show…yes please!! Keeping things easy breezy when on the go!
Denim gives far from the blues!! Pop it with colors from the print. I always find navy to be so flattering!
Love using hot summer day dresses in spring!! Great for layering and bringing in a little hot weather vibe!
Simple cotton dresses can be cinched at the waist to create a great shape!! Definitely invest in a neutral fringed sweater to have through chilly summer nights and well into fall and even winter!!
Grab that white linen dress and add tweed for some great texture!! Pair the look with a neutral! Hats are always a great accessory addition for spring!
So start getting use of your summer wardrobe by layering before spring is over!!
Sometimes you just find a piece that is so super easy to create multiple looks with!!! So here’s a blazer that has a pop of it’s own!
If you wonder why this purple and yellow goes so well together that’s easy, they are complimentary colors on the color wheel. Loved how the butterfly clips gave a magic moment with these fabulous gloves! It’s all about the details for me in this look!
So hard to not add purple with this jacket…this time with tulle and a bit of my favorite school girl vibe!! Don’t worry I will change it up for the next look…promise!!
Grab that long Maxi skirt, make it a strapless, cinch your waist with a belt! Added metallic pops help your eye moving head to toe!
So find a jacket that you just can’t get enough of and layer it up before spring is gone!
This time of year layers are necessary!! I’m not always dressed to the nine. Good comfy street wear is ! What’s my definition of street wear? Fun, comfy, layers and a bit of bling!
Layered large Tee’s are a favorite for sure. I don’t know about you but this time of the year is a time to get off my winter weight and feel good about sleeveless tops , short shorts and bathing suits!
Usually my take on street wear is colorful, but sometimes keeping it dark and denim is the way to go!
Grab that metallic jumper that you haven’t used since New Year’s and layer with some fantastic gems like emeralds. Flip your monogram cardigan to create a patter break in your color pops! Top everything off with a conductor hatand you have an uplifted street style all of your own!
So grab those pieces that make you feel comfy, layer up! Add the bling and bring on YOUR street style!
This is one of my favorite times of the year! There’s so much love in the air! Realizing that we are moving right along through winter and Fashion Week is coming!!! So I’m serving up some fun twists to try for your Valentine day vibe!
Ever use pj’s for your day looks? I grabbed a set and split them up to make a few different looks!! Loved the feather pops at the wrist! This color pallet gave me summer sorbet vibes!! The textures are so lush and lovely! So would this be a contenderation for a Valentine’s day look?
I really fell in love with the feather details on these lounge pants! I didn’t love the way they looked by the waist because let’s face it..they aren’t real pants..lol! So I layered with a longer blouse! Make your looks fit you..not the other way around!! So important to feel your absolute best!
Obviously anything red with pearls is classic romantic for sure!! Easily pair it with black and whitefor a fab balance!!
Play with pieces that have pops red, pink or purple!! You can always walk around with a heart garland, LOL kidding! Great look for a run around with your girls for galentine’s day for an afternoon lunch!
Here’s the pj set together with a little tank!! Remember the rule of 3, always try to get three looks from any piece you purchase!
Red and white stripesbring a Parisian vibe for me!! Wouldn’t that be amazing….sitting in Paris at a Cafe, eating a chocolate croissant, yes my favorite…On my bucket list!
Special shout out to my girls for galentine’s day! Please check out my IG post to connect with all that are tagged in the post!! This group of ladies are who you want in your corner!!
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Have you noticed a trend on social media right now, people putting away their summer closet to bring out their fall one? Why do people feel they can’t use pieces from one season for another For? For me nothing gets put away!!! I absolutely love having my entire wardrobe at my finger tips to get creative with!! It’s bad enough we have to say goodbye to the fab weather, although I do like my cooler seasons, so I refuse to put all my summer vibes away, sometimes they are the best fall layers!
Take this white cotton tiered dress….yes I do wear white after labor day!!! This can be layered for the perfect white pop into fall!!
Adding touches of black and rainbow Metallic polka dots sends us into cooler nights!
Don’t you dare put away your strapless dresses!! They make for the best layers with blouses and belts!
Stripes and polka dots are always a fab vibe!!! Add a head fascinator and your ready for the office or brunch!
Kaftans are normally associated with summer, lounge wear and resort!!! But don’t you dare think they don’t belong in fall!!
Layer it with metallics from head to toe!!! Don’t forget the rainboots for the pumpkin picking!!!
Turn that summer boho skirt turned strapless into a texture tease!!
