taurus season

Another year around the sun! All praise and shout-out to the man above. It was a very exciting and shaky 2023, but that’s life! It’s so crazy to think of where I am now and how much further I have to go. This was a last-minute impromptu shoot that I decided to do a few days before my birthday. I was just like, “Why not?” Everyone should be celebrating their life more and I’m strutting my 30s with confidence, style and grace. For me, I sometimes like a fully thought-out plan, but I was just like, “You need to take quicker action on this creative thought.” (Shout-out to @YaGirlAley for this gem, full message on her socials) Sometimes, I get so caught up in thinking everything through and eventually at times not executing fully. This year it’s all about completing more creative ideas even if they don’t turn out so great!

The star of the show is this beautiful top that I bought in the pandemic for a previous birthday and I never got around to wearing (See what I said about executing lol). It’s from a woman-owned, UK-based brand @Immorallondon on Instagram. The top’s royal purple color and Victorian sleeves with the ties made this the top of my history-loving dreams. The whole look was based around this top, so I just wanted to make sure I did it justice. Usually my rule is with long sleeves on the top, I tend to want to show a bit of leg on the bottom. This buttercream yellow skirt was a perfect combination with the purple, coupled with my favorite jade necklace (second hand from RubyLane.com) and the Versace platform wedge dupes. The earrings are from the ultra talented @JeBlanc, a woman-owned sculptural jewelry brand. Overall, this look really embodied my Taurus sun sign and I think I made Venus proud.

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

textures & tones

Making a statement is the motto for the year. Not just for my personal style but in every facet of my life. Who better to show out and show up for yourself, then you? Putting this look together was so fun! The highlight, of course, is the origami denim from a brand called Lot Number. I’ve never seen denim like this before, so they were a perfect addition to my wardrobe. To keep the theme of texture going, I paired it with this top from Zara, which I got back in 2019 right before the resurgence of the popcorn top aesthetic. Fun fact, I honestly predicted the resurgence of popcorn/texture tops back in 2016! My sister can back me up lol. Either way, I love that this vibe is back. It really adds character to a look instead of just a standard plain top. Giving a bit of pizazz without doing too much, you know? To finish off the look, I added my Fenty creepers and green tote to bring the whole look together. What do you all think of this look?

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?