#Spring #Florals, So Chic

April 7, 2015April 7, 2015Leave a comment

Happy Easter! This is an oldie but goodie. Have had this coat for years. You get longevity out of statement pieces. I never get tired of it.

I wasn't ready to put my legs out, so I paired this look with grey tights, looks darker in the pic. But, it worked for me. Try something different, even if it may seem like it wouldn't work. You never know till you try!

Happy Easter my bunnies! Florals, bright & bold are in…at least for me they are. Try it out, let me know how you style it!

Cheers to Jesus & New Beginnings!

Fashion Fridays: #Spring Has Sprung With MSC Treasures #AfricanFashion

March 20, 2015July 25, 2018Leave a comment

Good Morning & Happy Friday. At 6:46 pm, my fashion lovers, it will be officially Spring. It’s not feeling very Sping outside today on the very first day of the new Season. But, a girl can still dream of warmer weather. Possibly tomorrow she will be in her full glory and will bless us with a delightful sunny day. Till then here is a bit of wardrobe inspiration. I picked up this dress from MSC Treasures at the Afri-Pop shopping event a few weeks back. Some background on MSC Treasures:

“With two out of three sisters loving everything about fashion, the youngest sister was left to shop in their closets. The sisters have always had an opportunity to mix something African with something Western, creating unique styles that many wanted. As a result MSC (My Sister’s Closet) was created. The sisters consider themselves curators of all things beautiful from Tanzania and East Africa. They seek to showcase and welcome the hidden talents and treasures of other Tanzanian and East African Designers…Offering quality designs and products made in Tanzania by Tanzanians. They also create employment opportunities for Tanzanians, which not only allows them to earn a living wage, but improves their standards of living. Msc Treasures equals Fashion with an impact.” Bio MSC Treasures

I always raided my Mom’s closet, so I can relate. But wished I had sisters too, so I am a little jealous. I love this dress because of the bold patterns and the layering. I wore it to an event a couple weeks ago when the temperature hit 60. I winterized it a bit with a black jacket and black tights, appropriate for work and keeping with the season. Here I am wearing it with some high fun heels, free from the other winter accoutrements.

Stuntin, ha!

Winterized...the Caterpillar turning into the Spring Butterfly!

Giving a little leg side pose...

Dress, MSC Treasures Shoes, Just Fab paired with gold accents...Voilá, you got an outfit!

Make your closet work for you (or your sister’s closet), by wearing your clothes in a variety of ways to fit any season. This way you save your coins. Spring into action…

Cheers to Spring & Friday!

#Spring Mix Happy St. Patrick’s

March 17, 2015July 25, 2018Leave a comment

My evening Green Edition in honor of St. Patrick’s Day! Spring is coming and why not throw a little green in the mix, along with turquoise and shades of blue. I mixed up this look with a green dress, baby blue jacket with great embroidery detailing, turquiose ankle boots, and for fun a black & silver dangling chain!

Wet & Wild Megablast Fuschia...Kiss Me I'm Irish

Dress from TJ Max, Jacket from a Sample Sale, Boots are from Just Fab!

Just a little light reading...Licensing Contracts, yikes!!

Spring is a few days away...

Love these boots, so chic!

Happy St. Patty’s Day my little leprechauns!

Cheers…

Fashion Fridays: All Black Everything #Fashion #Fridaythe13th

March 13, 2015July 25, 2018Leave a comment

When in doubt, my Mama always said wear Black. It’s the Jules Style of dressing. Don’t overthink, keep it simple. You can’t go wrong! Forget your Friday the 13th superstitions. Here’s some inspiration:

Tina did it first in 1979, then Beyonce at the Super Bowl. Fierce! Not for the traditional office, but gives you a sense of strength. I am Woman hear me roar! PC: Vintage Black Glamour

This might work a little better for the office. Jacket on for the office. Jacket off for an evening of Friday fun!

Dress Cynthia Rowley, Shoes Max Studio, Jacket I found at a Sample Sale…Keep It Sexy Simple!

Cheers!

Fashion Fridays: #Hairstyles The Bob

March 13, 2015March 13, 2015Leave a comment

Don’t be afraid to change it up. Why not…

Karen Civil, Ciara & this Beautiful Young Lady featured on Good Hair Magazine inspired my latest Bob...

New hairstyle...let's see what I change it to next!

Power Wednesdays #WCW #WomensMonth

March 11, 2015March 11, 2015Leave a comment

March events you may want to attend. These women are doing it big with their businesses. Won’t you join them and become more empowered!

Missing #MilanFashionWeek?: Monday Fashion Fix African Apparel

March 2, 2015March 2, 2015Leave a comment

If you were unable to get away to Milan for Fashion Week, let me satisfy your Fashion palette with some vibrance right here in New York. Afri-Pop Shop was a great Saturday hang and managed to satisfy my fashion hunger. I had a “just throw it in the bag” moment when I saw a few items I wanted but stayed in my lane. Baby’s got a budget :-), so should you. I will share with you my Spring pick in the next episode, for now check out the array of colors and designs by these creative souls. Go on their sites and support the artistry. Check out I-CAF for future pop-up shops and other events.

Get your handmade shoes and handbags from Kain Fri (Cane Free). Check them out https://www.facebook.com/kainfriny

I am in love with candles. Always have one burning. If you are like me then try Cecret Candles & Accessories home made soy lotion candles. Check them out cecretaccessories.storenvy.com/

DPiper Twins, They are Gorgeous and so are their collections! Check them out http://www.dpipertwins.com

Stephanie Atieno’s collection, great pieces to spice up your work week & your after work life! Check her out http://www.stephanieatieno.com/

Musical inspiration came from Jennah Bell. Lovely voice, soothing… http://www.jennahbell.com

Happy Monday!

Fashion Fridays: The Afri-Pop Shop #Fashion #NYC

February 27, 2015February 27, 2015Leave a comment

Images Courtesy of I-CAF

What are you doing Saturday??? Check out the Afri-Pop Shop, to add some African-Inspired apparel & accessories to your closet. I found out about it from Stephanie Atieno while perusing her IG. Check out her clothing line, if you are looking to spice up your work wardrobe. I always am, you know my motto Keep It Sexy Simple! Then I headed over to check out the sponsor of the event International-Coalition for African Fashion . Make sure to check them out for more events & programs that support growth of African Fashion. I find out some of the best info on IG, the new Encyclopedia of social networking, I call it!

See you Saturday…Cheers to the weekend!

My Favorite Dresses: #Oscars

February 22, 2015February 22, 2015Leave a comment

Octavia Spencer wearing Tadashi Shoji, Reese Witherspoon in Tom Ford, Emma Stone in Elie Saab

Lupita Nyong'o in Calvin Klein, Rosamund Pike in Givenchy, & Jennifer Lopez in Elie Saab

Valentine’s Day Edition: Black Fashion History, First Black Supermodel #NYFW

February 14, 2015July 25, 2018Leave a comment

Do you know who the first black supermodel is? Donyale Luna born Peggy Ann Freeman in Detroit, Michigan. I honestly never heard that name. But, here she is gracing the March 1966 cover of British Vogue, 49 years ago next month. She was on the cover eight years prior to known Supermodel Beverly Johnson covered American Vogue. Perhaps we don’t know much about her because her life ended so young or because she covered the British rather than American Vogue. Either way she and the great models before were a stepping stone to all the covers we now grace.