Fashionably Idu: Lela Rose

Thursday, January 15, 2015

Wearing certain colors has been a little daunting for me because even though I admire them, I don’t feel like I can pull them off. Yellow is one of those colors. I don’t know of a lot of people that think they look great in yellow, including myself :(. But now I’m thinking that if you find the right hue that works perfectly for your skin tone, you can actually pull off any and every color. I am definitely seeing yellow in a flattering new light. The mustards, marigolds, neon yellow, or even set in a vibrant print, I’m experimenting, relaxing into yellow, the color of friendship and happy. I'm putting aside some or all of the caution that held me back prior and letting the color yellow butter me up. And guess what? I'm loving it.

I took a break from prints and embraced monochrome in this bright yellow dress. The color yellow stimulates the feel good feelings in our brains and honestly, my affinity to it is in full bloom. My bold yellow dress of choice had an architectural structure that made it even funner. I was going to pair it with a beautiful stripped black and white fur vest. A look in the mirror screamed ‘bumblebee’. I love bumblebees but not on me, lol. So I played it safe with a long black coat instead. Will I be stocking my closet with the color me happy yellow? Heck yeah, I plan on it. I’m going sunny side up in tune with my new found love for yellow. Why blend in when you can stand out in a bright hot hue? Do you yellow? Do you love? Does it fill you with dread? Follow the rule of thumb and start out with one accessory to brighten up your look and work your way up. Have fun, :)...

Dress By Lela Rose (Here)

Black Coat By Helmut Lang

Shoes By Christian Louboutin

I appreciate you stopping by, keep thinking those purple thoughts and enjoy the rest of the week, Xo.

Posted by Fashionably Idu in .A Swatch Of Sunshine., Christian Louboutin, Helmut Lang, Lela Rose, Louis Vuitton

A Swatch Of Sunshine

Thursday, January 8, 2015

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Fashion trends keep changing. The most luxurious of fabrics, fur has definitely fallen back into favor judging by it’s major presence in runways around the world. You can’t deny the unparalleled beauty/richness of this fabric made controversial by the humane society’s fur-free campaign. While some designers still serve real fur, others have embraced faux fur, serving the rich fur look but sparing the animals.

Wear it as a collar, a stole, a vest, a wrap or as a most opulent coat for an added drama to the most simplistic outfit and take your street style from drab to fab. Think wild, luxe and glam! Nothing says pure glamour like an all white fur look, super chic too.

Digging deeper in my closet I found this snazzy faux fur coat in emerald, Pantone’s color of 2013 and it kept me warm through a chilly early eve out. I had on a lovely dress in my favorite color, drum roll - purple and finished it off with cat eye sunnies in green. Are you green with envy yet? Lol.

About that hair! I am a short hair lover and have worn my hair short and boyish for years and years. What’s not to love? Short hair can be styled just as glamorously as long hair, but in half the time I think. All it takes is finger combing some days. I spike out the top every once in a while for a piecey and edgy look. I also think you have to have a strong face to pull off short hair so yay me, lol.

I receive a lot of fan messages to wear my hair long and I finally veeeery reluctantly indulged just for the fun of it. I couldn't get my hands out of it. I’m so glad I tried it because now I am more convinced than ever that long hair is not for me. I am having fun with it tho, blowing in the wind and all however I’ll stick with short. It’s my signature, :).

But how has your week been so far? Mine has been nothing but fab! The festive season has come and gone. It's back to work, back to life as we know it.