wifey material

Two months late on this post! But better late than never, right? Wow! So many exciting things and I’ve just been basking in it honestly. My birthday was back in April and it was one for the books; I got engaged to the love of my life omg!! We were in Belize, on the island of San Pedro with my family; beautiful country by the way and definitely will be back since it holds a special place in my heart now. It’s a day I knew would come since we’ve been locked in since college lol, but I just wasn’t expecting it. Girl, imagine a chaotic scream. That was me when he got on one knee! Pure joy and happiness is the mood right now and I’m so excited to continue our journey of love.

Now on to this birthday look, which centered around this skirt and top from a black woman-owned London based brand called Gbemi. The trip was the perfect opportunity to snag some of their pieces as I had been following them for some time and loved their bold and colorful designs. Nothing screams clear skies, beach and tropical weather than this look! The color palette and floral design just gave what it needed to. Craftmanship and detail were **chef’s kiss*, which convinced me to be a continued supporter. When you find small independent brands creating fresh and new designs that are affordable, snag them up ma’am! You know I had to accessorize, which tied the whole look together! On the feet are the infamous Steve Madden Versace dupes, Zara earrings and sequin bag from ASOS. Yummy is how I felt on my bday, okayyy! The extra bling bling on my finger didn’t hurt either. Definitely challenging myself to post more summer content and not be slack! How is your summer going so far? What are your plans? xoxo

fun fashion

I truly create my outfits based off my mood or vibe and honestly, I really appreciate different style aesthetics. Not saying I would wear them all, but I can pull off quite a few! Individuality is key. For me, my personal style is all about having fun and feeling confident. With my numerous style layers I am just trying to explore, which I feel in turn helps me better understand myself. The base of this look was this Frame denim jumpsuit but I jazzed it up with this fur hat via Etsy (designer IG @jacketsbynatasha), gold jewelry and my favorite suede clogs from XOCOI via Farfetch (favorite purchase of 2022, seriously). I love a deep purple and I just don’t see it enough on clothes or shoes, so I’m on the hunt for more! Accessories are key to bring an outfit to life and I love when they add texture as well, giving depth to a look. Are accessories necessary for your outfits? How do you have fun with your style?

MEADOW

The concept was "Little House on the Prairie" meets fashion campaign. My vision for this look were woodsy fields, wild hair, bold eyes and a setting sun. Before my idea developed, I found this sheer polka dot dress in Zara a couple of months ago. Sheer clothing isn't what I usually gravitate to, but I was really drawn to this piece for its frilly shape toward the bottom an the red polka dots. At first I wasn't quite sure how I was going to style it, but I wanted it in my closet. To keep the red polka dots the main focus, I added a nude dress that closely matched with the material for a seamless look. For a bit of edge my leather boots were the perfect fit, which added to the balance between hard and soft in this shoot. Overall, I feel my vision came out better than I imagined.

PRETTY IN PINK

Girly and flirty was the basis when creating this ensemble. My immediate vibe was iconic characters Elle Woods (Legally Blonde) and Cher (Clueless). The whole look centered around my hot pink moto jacket (even though my mermaid shoes are equally poppin’); this jacket would’ve never been in my closet a year ago. It was a mid-summer impulse purchase that I needed to spice up my style. Even though it was out of my comfort zone, only confidence exuded from me when wearing it. I wanted to keep my blouse and pants simple, and hightlight with sparkly accessories. What says girly more than a little glitter? The addition of my teal sandals and ball drop earrings tied this whole look together.

TONALITY

“Color-blocking is the use of contrasting blocks or panels of solid colors”.

Color-blocking is a style trend that is timeless. Though it is not for everyone, it is a great way to be innovative with your style. You can color-block by creating a monochromatic look (one color throughout look but in different hues), a separates look (mix garments of contrasting colors) or a stand-alone look (one color-blocked garment or accessory). This look would fall into the separates category, since all of my pieces are contrasting colors. This wrap-tie ruffled blouse has been seen on all the cool gals this summer, but I still adore this gorgeous piece. Paired with my olive trouser pants from way back when, the stand out for me of course are the blood orange mules from Public Desire. I absolutely love these shoes; they were a must buy for my obsession with mules, which have been my staple for the summer (quick slip on, no fuss). So, if you are not sure about color-blocking head to toe just yet or color at all for that matter, I would suggest adding vibrant accent pieces to your look to experiment with first.