Showing posts with label Monochrome. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Monochrome. Show all posts

Wednesday, November 14, 2018

Paint Brush Print Pant Suit
Paint Brush Print Pant Suit
Paint Brush Print Pant Suit

Soft paint brush print in the Fall? 
Count me in! There's absolutely nothing wrong with shaking things up a bit and flawlessly rocking these soft feminine colors year round.

Fashion is so cyclical! The paint brush and paint splattered print from way back is back! Dang I should have held on to all of mine. Not to worry, you can always breath life into a dying piece by DIY~ing the trend and keeping that piece around for a couple more seasons.

Soft hues are typically associated with Spring while jewel tones stay linked to Fall. If you're like most people, then you typically move your light pink clothing to the back of the closet and reach for the deeper hues as Fall rolls around. But if there's one thing I've learned about fashion and styling over the years, it's that you can wear any shade at any time of the year and be very unapologetic about it. A pastel sweater dress paired with those boots you've been dying to show off is a great way to stay fresh while keeping warm at the same time. 
It's also a 'go to' look for the street style savvy. 

  A predominantly soft and alluring print piece like this is not only refreshing but can also be worn well into the Fall because the fabric isn't totally flimsy. While I plan to style the blazer and pants as separates in the future, today I'm showing how I styled the drool worthy pant suit with a baby pink bag but also showed it with a rich red belt bag. 

The paintbrush print is cropping up in deeper autumnal tones. How have you been painting the town rainbow by rocking this trend?

Your thoughts?

Paint Brush Print Pant Suit
Paint Brush Print Pant Suit
Paint Brush Print Pant Suit
Paint Brush Print Pant Suit
Paint Brush Print Pant Suit

Deets
Suit - Mae Otti (here) (here)
 Red Bag - Gucci (here)
Pink Bag - Gucci (here)
Shoes - Zara (old)


Thank you for stopping by, keep thinking the purple thoughts. Xx...



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Paint Brush Print Pant Suit

Saturday, March 31, 2018

Little White Dress + Gold Fascinator, an Easter Look
Little White Dress + Gold Fascinator, an Easter Look
Little White Dress + Gold Fascinator, an Easter Look

How’s this for a winning frock! And what better day to dress up in your Sunday’s best than Easter Sunday. 

THE DRESS
While it’s very tempting to go all pastels for Easter, the LITTLE WHITE DRESS season is upon us and we can’t ignore the fact that white is always a clean, fresh and stand out option. This amazing dress boasts an illusion bodice and loads of layers from the neckline to the gloved sleeves and the side.

It may be impractical for that Easter egg hunt but effortlessly takes you from service to brunch. The layers of frills turn up the wow factor of this already stunning dress. 

Thinking what’s next for this piece after an Easter debut? There’s a plethora of events that this will be appropriate for. Hello tea parties, cocktail parties, all white parties not to mention summer weddings!!

THE HAT
As you already know, I am a sucker for any kind of headgear. I did state in a recent post that I literally live in hats sometimes. From beanies, to fedoras, berets , boaters and church hats, I love them all. Well, maybe not a bonnet, Ha!

This gold number has my name written all over it. I love the drama and elegance of this fascinator hat from Nigeria based milliner Ure of Urezkulture. When I was sent this exotic gold fascinator as a birthday gift, I knew it’d be perfect for Easter. I was all kinds of right as it goes great with mu Little white dress. 

THE HAIR
While I’m not a bride, sweeping my hair up into an updo has become my new obsession. It’s a perfect option for when you want to dress up, go to a formal affair draped in a gorgeous gown and is a favorite hair style of brides. This one worked well and shows off the pretty neckline neckline of my dress perfectly.

Happy Easter guys! 
I hope you enjoy every minute of it. I’m home on Spring Break all week, just catching my breath!

Little White Dress + Gold Fascinator, an Easter Look
Little White Dress + Gold Fascinator, an Easter Look
Little White Dress + Gold Fascinator, an Easter Look
Little White Dress + Gold Fascinator, an Easter Look
Little White Dress + Gold Fascinator, an Easter Look
Little White Dress + Gold Fascinator, an Easter Look

Deets
Dress - Available at FashD (here)
Hat - Urezculture (here)
Heels - Christian Louboutin (old)

Thank you for stopping by, keep thinking the purple thoughts. Xx...




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Little White Dress + Gold Fascinator, an Easter Look

Saturday, March 17, 2018

Balloon skirt, monochrome look
Balloon skirt, monochrome look
Balloon skirt, monochrome look
Balloon skirt, monochrome look

Just like monochrome, bubble everything is having a moment yet again, another proof that fashion remains cyclical. Boy am I glad to have held on to some pieces from way back, including a lovely red Oscar De La Renta balloon cocktail dress, for their fateful comeback to the scene. 
Great fashion forecasting on my part dare I add. 
Ha!

Balloon Hem, an Art to Wear

Sunday, March 4, 2018

Derby style birthday outing
Derby style birthday outing
Derby style birthday outing
Derby style birthday outing
Derby style birthday outing
Derby style birthday outing

Derby fashion is what style dreams are made of. Racegoers with eye popping displays of hats in all shapes, colors and sizes atop cute outfits come out to enjoy a day of sporting action and excitement. 

In other words, fashion is a crucial component of a derby. While its not known as 'California Derby' and I by no means live in the south, I chose to have a Derby theme for my birthday outing complete with fancy hats and horses, the two things most visible at a Kentucky Derby.

In Full Bloom, A Derby Style Birthday Outing

Sunday, February 25, 2018


In an age of street style mania, a layered black dress gives off a playful yet edgy vibe and easily gets a nod of approval from the fashion crowd. 

Layered Black Dress

Saturday, February 17, 2018


I read somewhere that graphic tees are the longtime wardrobe staple of the openly cheeky and I couldn’t agree more. A bright colored one like the one I’m sporting today, not only upgrades a look but becomes the focus of a chic ensemble. 

Graphic Glam

Friday, February 2, 2018

Makeup on the go

Fresh face of makeup looking 120% at 6am slowly evolves into an 'I am exhausted' face as the day goes on. Eyeliner smudged, concealer slipping, lipstick faded and running, foundation looking blotchy. A midday touch up could perhaps help to alleviate some of this. 

On the go Makeup

Saturday, January 27, 2018




Even though yellow-green a pretty Spring evoking hue was tagged by the color gods aka Pantone as the color for 2017, all shades of green from emerald to hunter were and are still popping up everywhere we look. 

Head to Toe Winter Green Statement

Saturday, January 20, 2018

Monochrome Purple Look

Faux fur is the perfect way to add some interest to your look and make a 'furry statement' on a cold, dark and dreary Winter day. Show me a girl that doesn't care for the furry trend and I'll show you one hundred other fashion gals that think it's the best thing since sliced bread! The very colorful options have unsurprisingly been wildly popular amongst street style stars.

Faux Fur Topper + One Shoulder Cut Out Jumpsuit

Saturday, January 6, 2018

Ankara Peplum Top with Flared  Pants
Ankara Peplum Top with Flared  Pants
Ankara Peplum Top with Flared  Pants
Ankara Peplum Top with Flared  Pants

Peplum with it’s sartorial elegance has been around for a minute and remains a high street hit. Vera Wang describes it as a play on proportions to make the waist look smaller. I personally have gone through several cycles of the peplum craze and still can’t get enough. 

Ankara Peplum Top + Flare Pants

Saturday, December 30, 2017


Floral  Striped Maxi Dress and Fascinator
Floral  Striped Maxi Dress and Fascinator
Fascinator

To hat or not to hat? 
Fascinators have been enjoying a moment in fashion. Mounted on a clip, a head band, a pill box or an elastic strap, I am a huge fan of the fancy headgear. They are very popular at Summer weddings, Kentucky Derby and parties but who says you can't have a fabulous twisted piece of raffia finished with bold colored feathers dipping down low over one eye in the Winter? A perfect way to add a pop of color for that holiday party and most importantly feed 
my
  fascination with fascinators!

Speaking of weddings, fascinators like you know are quite popular with British royals and I can't wait to see the display of breathtaking fascinators at Meghan and Harry's wedding in May! Just like royal weddings past, it will be a case of old standing tradition meet opulence!


To answer the question like it's not obvious (eye roll) I chose to hat! This show stopping and unique creation is from another great milliner. It had just the right amount of oomph to elevate my look without giving out overkill vibes and made a perfect topper for my Sashes Couture maxi dress. 

I hope you all had a great Christmas. Here's wishing everyone a very Happy New Year 2K18!

Fascinator
Fascinator
Floral  Striped Maxi Dress and Fascinator
Floral  Striped Maxi Dress and Fascinator
Floral  Striped Maxi Dress and Fascinator
Fascinator
Floral  Striped Maxi Dress and Fascinator

Deets 
 Dress - Sashes by Kiki Benjamin (here)
Fascinator - Ifeoma Wenegieme (here)
Clutch - Bari Lynn (here)
Necklace - Takai by Angela (here)


Thank you for stopping by, keep thinking the purple thoughts. Xx...


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My Fascination with Fascinators