ELOQUII SHOES ARE AMAZING & NOW I CAN WEAR THEM!!!

If you know me...you know that I am a huge fan of Eloquii.

I love there fashion and they usually made amazing shoes unfortunately for so long I was not able to wear them because unfortunately I wear a size 13W.  It is so hard to find shoes to begin with so to find shoes that are fashion forward is almost non existent.  My choices have been limited to Torrid, Avenue and some times I can get these pups into Nordstrom Rack.  Could you image only having THREE choices of where to buy shoes.  Its down right sad. Because of this shoes have been my least favorite part of fashion.
Thanks to Eloquii my shoe game as increase by 1.....


Recently their spring shoe line has increased to include a few great designs in slides and shoes for the summer.

Here are a the shoes from Eloquii that comes in all sizes including 13W

Even though the full like is not in a all sizes its a HUGE step in the right direction.  I need all 9 of the above but willing to try these as well...

These shoes are so on trend with all I am seeing for the summer and wanted to share with my stylistas!!! Look, if I cant wear it I think someone should!!!!

Click HERE to shop all of Eloquii shoes today

OOTD: SUMMER BREEZE....

Nothing says summer like a yellow & lace.  This summer dress brings both together.



I love a fit and flair dress just as much as the next fashioninsta so when I saw this dress I had to try it on.
I did not have to go up in size and the straps were adjustable to fit my shorter upper body.  With the floral applique floral jacket and some wedges and I was ready to go.

I traded in my normal studs for flamingos (great way to add some playfulness to the outfit)

Top off with some rose gold sun glasses and im all set.

OOTD Details

Dress: Ashley N. Tipton Collection @ JCPenny's

Jacket: Ashley N. Tipton Collection @ JCPenny's 

Shoes: Torrid

Sunnies: BKYN+ Boutique 

12 DRESSES OF CHRISTMAS DRESS 8 DOWNTOWN CHIC

On the eighth day of Christmas my Fashion Fairy gave to me....

Velvet & Jeans

 I wanted to do something with jeans that was still sexy.  This velvet trim body suit and velvet bra complements my curves perfectly. 

To add some edge I paired with a leather peplum jacket and for color my pompom heels.  Add dark jegging and we're ready to party the night away!!!

OUTFIT DETAIL

Jacket: Ashley Stewart

Body Suit: Lane Bryant

Velvet Bra: Lane Bryant

Jeans: Avenue

Shoes: Avenue

Outfit sponsored by Lane Bryant and Avenue

photos by MGP Photos

Penny Loves Kenny® COLLECTION @THE AVENUE

AVENUE is the first place that I turned to when I need shoes that are comfortable, fashionable and affordable. Avenue has added a new Holiday shoe collection called Penny Loves Kenny® Collection.  

The collection include pompom heels, sparkle flats, bright color boots and shirring boots.  

 I am so in love with this collection.  Its perfect for the holidays and a great way to top off your holiday outfit.  PLUS it comes up to a size 13 wide.  Prices range from $59-$99.50.  

 Here are a few from the collection I love (and you may see on the blog soon). 

 

To shop the full collection click HERE.  

This week they are having a BOBO 50% on the shoes so get your shoe on today!!!

OOTD: BLACK, WHITE PINK + INSTAGRAM GIVEAWAY

HEY STYLISTAS!!!!

I KNOW....I KNOW....

Its been a while since I did an outfit of the day post but I was so focus on getting my Instagram celebration on the way that I didn't take time to take photos of all the fab outfits that you guys love.

For this post I'm also celebrating my 10,000 followers on Instagram.   I wanted to  kept the colors in line with the N.E.C Style colors. I decided to come back with my new favorite designer, Christian Ciriano. This cape is LIFE!!! I've worn it before and every time people ask me where I got it from.
I paired the cape jacket with white jeans and a pink top. 
Minimal on the jewelry and makeup.  Just wanted this jacket to stand out on its own.

I wanted to celebrate with you all in me reaching this goal.  I can not thank you, the stylistas, enough.  I have worked really hard to reach this goal and I hope that I take this to the next level with you all.  I wanted to give a little back by sharing some of my favorite things from the past year.

So, with some amazing sponsors I have put together serval giveaway's for the next few weeks. 
We have kicked off out giveaway with Callio Fragrance which is a natural perfume line owned and operated right out of NY. Some other giveaway's include, Mary Kay, Lane Bryant, Yona NY, Cameo De Bore and many many more.  I hope that you all join in on this celebration.  Get in and share some of this free stuff!!!!

OUTFIT BREAKDOWN

Cape: C. Siriano for Lane Bryant

Jeans: Ashley Stewart

Top: Torrid

Boots: Avenue

photos by:artnlee

NYFW FINAL SHOW: SMART GLAMOR FALL 2016

photo from smartglamour.com

The final show I attended for NYFW was the Smart Glamour fashion show for their Fall collection.  The show started with a video of the models talking about model inclusion and body positivist.  It was an emotional video filled with truth.  It was refreshing to see women of all shapes , sizes and races expressing themselves in the most raw way.  

After the video finished the fashion show began.  The collection was filled with color and surprises.  From mix material dresses jumpers that are perfect for the office to statement bomber jackets the collection was in one word Bold. 

The great thing that I learned was that all items start at a size small and go up to a 6XL.  Also items can be custom made to fit your body to a tee.   

Here are some of the outfits that I absolutely loved from the collection....

Can you believe these are jumpers!!!

To see more from the collection and purchase visit www.smartglamour.com 

Video the full fashion show below

Thanks to smart Glamour for making such an inclusive fashion show.  This was a great way to end my fashion week!!!

OOTD: DATE NIGHT DRESS

Friday is about the only time I 'm able to get out for some romantic bit of fun.  Yes I am single and yes I do date so I make it a point to have something in my closet I can wear that is not complicated but sexy for pop up dates. 

Being sexy and comfortable is hard right?  Wrong!!!!
The time that I felt most sexy is when I felt the most comfortable. This dress is short for my everyday wear but is just right for being sexy.  The fabric is a stretch cotton like material so it doesn't feel over dresses like some other dresses.  Patterns are my favorite thing in fashion so this makes me very happy with the multi square effect. ON TOP OF EVERYTHING IT HAS POCKETS!!!  

For hoping in or out of my UBER or short walking distances, this dress is killer. I love the amount of leg I am showing for a date night in this dress.   I've never let me size make me feel like I couldn't wear patters (as most other advise against) This dress keeps it fashionable and the obi tie belt defines my shape giving me a shapely look.

Remember....

When you feel sexy you are sexy 

 OUTFIT DETAILS

Dress: LuLa Roe

Belt: Lane Bryant

Shoes: Ashley Stewart

OOTD: FLORAL SKIRT & LACE TOP

Hey Stylistas!!!!

I haven't posted an outfit in sometime due to weather and busy schedule.   I've had this skirt for some time but wasn't able to get this skirt shot so waited because I wanted to make sure you guys were the first to see this.  Skirt is from indie designer Siobahn who I did an "Style Eye" on some time back.  I fell in love with this skirt as soon as I took it out its box.  Thanks Siobahn for this skirt and I do plan on shooting this shirt a whole lot more.  (Don't worry....I post a link to the skirt below)

I love me a crop top as well so pull this one back out of the closet  because when its too hot for clothes I wear lace!!! 

Details to outfit 

Skirt: SIOBAHN PEAY
Top: Monif C

NYFW MENSWEAR: NICK GRAHAM SS17

“It was a fascinating period, with the Tropicana Club at the center of the action.  Americans would come in droves and party like they couldn’t in the United States,”- Nick Graham 

As you walked into this fashion show you were hit with the sound of a full Cuban Band playing.  It was evident from the band and the names on the platform that this was going to be a production and not just a show.  This has come to be expected from designer Nick Graham.  From the fall birds, twigs and bark of last season to the salsa, showgirls and samba of  this season, Nick Graham presentation of  "OUR MEN IN HAVANA"  emerge for NYFW menswear.

Celebrities, Stylist and Scientist all loved Nick Gram Collection 

This collection pays homage to Havana of the 1950's were mobsters, gangsters and royalty alike went to have a good time.  “Once Havana fell, the Americans moved to Vegas, along with the showgirls and everything else that came with it.” With a good time in mind, Graham fashion show started with  show girls dancing in amazing revealing costumes, feather head dresses and smiles.  Each model was introduced as a covert fashion detective with was fictionalize agent names like "Faux Fur Fidel from CUBA" & "Knickers Knickerson from  EAST GERMANY" to name a few.   

Here are a few of my fave looks...

Faux Fur Fidel - CUBA. Chad White. 
White Straw Fedora, 3-Piece Linen Suit, Exploded Fern Print Shirt.

Dr. Maybe (Dr. No, medicated).  Emmanuel Amorin.  
Blue Microcheck 3-Piece Suit, Fleur de Lys shirt, Blue Polka Dot Tie, Tie Bar, Paisley Pocket Square.

Elastic Evansson - FINLAND. Sebastian Sauve.
Blue Window Pane 3-Piece Suit, White Shirt, Blue Knit Tie.

Nick collection was a blend of linens and seersucker which is key for spring/summer fashion for men.  The Cuban influence was represented all through the collection.  With tropical short suits, floral print tops and crisp all white suits with small hits of blue the Cuban 1950's influence was very easy to see.  With flowing scarfs, loafers and wide brim fedora, the accessories top off the collection perfectly. 

Designer, Nick Gram, giving his last jump and thank you