Outfit of the Day: Rocker Chic

I like to throw on a pair of pumps for any occasion (just because, on a trip to the mall, or whenever else I feel like it). Since the weather was nice this past weekend I decided to pull out my glitter platforms. This outfit has a slight edge with a hint of glam!

Shirt: Targer, Earrings: Wetseal, Bracelet: Beauty Supply Store, Shoes: Macy's, Curvy Jeans: Levi's

H&M, Forever 21, Glamaholic Lifestyle Overhaul

A couple of weeks ago, I went back home to Michigan for my 2nd wedding dress fitting. By the way, I absolutely love my wedding dress, it is a perfect fit for me and my personality (once my wedding takes place, I will definitely be posting pics from the BIG day). As I was at home, I decided to pamper myself a little bit. I went to a spa, went to one of my fav Mexican restaurants (On the Border), and of course I had to stop by one of my ultimate favorite places....THE MALL! Below I have my first Overhaul Video Blog (aka Vlog). I got some really great pieces that I'm excited to incorporate into my ever growing wardrobe collection and most importantly to share with you my subscribers.

I racked up at H&M, Forever 21, and I even made an online purchase from one of my upcoming favorite fashion blogger's (Mia Ray's) website Glamaholic Lifestyle. So check it out :)

Going Green: Springs Hottest Hues

This spring the blue/green families are taking over the color spectrum ranging from Tiffany Blue to Mint Green. These hues can be beautiful on all skin tones. For a classic look pair these colors with neutral garments (i.e. black, gray, nude, cream.). If you are bold enough to push the color envelope add a contrasting color (coral, yellow, orange) for drama. On a recent trip home I bought a mint green blazer from Forever 21 (I will being doing a haul vlog on it this weekend so be on the lookout). I am so excited to unveil it for the first time (I will be sure to do a Outfit of the Day (OOTD)). In the meantime, check out the pictures below to see how to incorporate these eye-popping colors into your wardrobe this spring. 

June Ambrose in a Seafoam Green Sheath Dress with Black Belt and Christian Louboutin Strappy Pumps

Mary J Blige in a one shoulder dress paired with black booties

Beyonce in a low cut v-neck dress with nude peep - toe shoes



Emily B (from Love & Hip Hop) in an Asos cut-out bodycon dress



Colorblocking with turquoise sweater and mint green jeans, paired with nude accessories



Kim Kardashian with a cream blazer and tee, tiffany blue denim, and nude sandals and bag

Kim Kardashian rocking a turquoise skirt, yellow blouse with nude pumps



3 different ways to style and incorporate this blueish-green hue
(FYI: I would rock all three outfits, but the middle look is my fav...flirty yet edgy)

Accessories in Mint, Turquoise, and Tiffany Blue

Essie Nail Polish

 Will you be going green this spring???

Killer Confidence

I recall speaking with a co-worker about the biggest fashion accessory you can posses. That accessory being CONFIDENCE. I say this, because, often times people buy clothes because they think they are "in" or the clothes will make them look"cool."  But the unfortunate thing is, usually those people that think this way don't have the swag (for lack of better terms) to pull off the trend they are trying to rock.

I remember hearing many times as I was growing up..."what are you wearing?"  Or one of my other favs..."why are you wearing that like that?" I was always different when it came to dressing. I pulled trends and styles for the various places I traveled to create a style all my own. At times people could not understand, why I would pair this set of jeans with that shirt, or this dress with that color jacket etc. But, it didn't bother me. I continued to march to the drum of my own fashion beat.

It is always so perplexing to me why people are content with fitting in with the status quo. I've always dared to be different. I've always displayed a strand of confidence to make me feel good in WHATEVER I wear, whether it be a potato sack or an evening gown.  So ladies and gents, the best advice I can give you in whatever you do, do it with an air of confidence (NOT to be misconstued with arrogance, big difference).

"Fashion is not something that exists in dresses only. Fashion is in the sky, in the street, fashion has to do with ideas, the way we live, what is happening." - Coco Chanel

I found a couple of clips from June Ambrose's new show on VH1 - Styled by June where she takes Miami - based rapper Trina out of her comfort zone with her normal attire of short, tight, bootylicious garments into a chic, glamorous edgy rapper. At first Trina wasn't having it. She did not feel comfortable in the clothing options June picked out, but once she found her confidence she shined like a light! Watch the transformation unfold.

Styled By June - Styled By June

Styled By June - Styled By June

Color Craze

One of this seasons hottest new trends is...COLOR DENIM. I have to say I am a big fan. A couple of weeks ago, I snagged a pair of Coral Jeans at Charlotte Russe along with a pink laced-back button up (sidebar: coral is my new "it" color going into Spring). This past weekend I paired my coral jeans with a tribal, see-through back top (from Forever 21), a raised shoulder blazer (from H&M), and some wedged booties (from Aldo) - all seen below. I love the endless styling possibilities that colored jeans offer. I will definitely be buying more colors in the near future! Here are some examples of how to rock colored denim.

What color will you rock?

Lip Candy: The Lip Bar

It's always great to follow your dreams and do something you love! That is the exact thing Melissa Butler, a fellow FAMU Alumni did. She started her own cosmetic line of bright, bold lip colors for women of all races and hues! Her lip line is called "The Lip Bar". She plays off the bar scene by conveniently naming all of her lip colors after alcoholic beverages. 

After checking out her chic website (www.thelipbar.com), and seeing pictures of her very own launch party held in Brooklyn, NY hosted by one of my fav bloggers, Michigan native, GabiFresh 

(from www.youngfatandfabulous.com) & two awesome sunglasses designers, (also Midwest natives) Coco & Breezy living out their dream in New York, I had to get my hands on some lipstick! Let me tell you, I was VERY IMPRESSED with my purchase. From the sleek packaging, to the company logo, the attention to every detail, and most importantly the lip color I received. 

I've been searching for months on end for a coral hued lip color. So, when I saw that The Lip Bar offered the entire R.O.Y.G.B.I.V color spectrum (you know what I'm talking about: Red, Orange, Yellow, Green, Blue, Indigo, Violet) I jumped at the chance to order. I ended up going with "Bahama Mama" this go - round. It is a great contrast to my Hershey skin tone, and rolls on very smoothly. I will definitely be trying more bright colors just in time to heat up the summer months!

In the motto of The Lip Bar: :Lets have a "Toast to Beauty"

Sincerely,
New Lip Bar Fan

Box Bahama Mama Lipstick arrived in

Contents included in my Lip Bar Package (the actual lipstick is in the tube on the far left)

Bahama Mama Lipstick (all the lipstick comes with the ingredients & directions to make the drinks the lipsticks are named after, I thought that was an unexpected added bonus)

Style Inspriation #1: Celebtrity Stylist - June Ambrose

The fierce-ness exuding from this picture is beyond words

I absolutely love June #BLACKGIRLSROCK

 Who is she?: June Ambrose

What does she do?: Celebrity Stylist to the likes of Rihanna, Jay - Z, Pooch Hall, Trina, Mischa Barton etc., Entrepreneur

Why is she featured as a style inspiration on Fashion Sense?: June is a style inspiration to me because she is ambitious, creative, bold, and extremely unapologetic for who she is & what she wears! She is a business woman, (she owns her own full service styling fim...Mode' Squad)and she is living out what she loves on a daily basis! How awesome is that????

 

Where can I spot June?: June has a new show, "Styled by June" premiering on VH1 on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 9:30pm. The show will follow June in her element as a stylist, and capture the highs and lows of helping transform not only celebrities image but their brand!!!

CHECK OUT THE VH1 SUPERTRAILER BELOW:

Will you be tuned in? I know I will be!!!