BIRDS AND BLOGGERS: MEET TWO NEW FRIENDS

My first new friend I picked up while I was in DC a few months back, at the Eloquii Popup Shop. I had such a great shopping experience that I made a video. of my try on experience in store (click here to see video).
This birds and stripe full skirt was one of my many reason for venturing out to the store.  I was so happy to get this bird print skirt as I was eye balling it for sometime and it scratched my bold print itch for the spring.

I love bold prints!!! They give a pop of different in a very same and drab fashion you see on the street everyday.
Yes you have to be a certain kind of person to wear this skirt...I am that person.  Bold, daring and fun.  Plus....THEY"RE BIRDS!!!! Who doesn't like birds

 I added the Eloquii silver studs lapel shirt with a skinny belt.  A few small accessories and that was it.  I just let the skirt rock!!! No need to over accessories, except for the shades.
The shades I also picked up from Eloquii pop up shop.  They w fit my face perfect.  The fit is so good I may have to get a few more.  All my stylistas with a wide face knows how hard it is to get glasses that work with our faces.  Thanks again to Eloquii for looking out for us.

My second friend is an actual person.  lol

I got a chance to speak to another blogger Mr. E.  His blog, My2x4closet, is a peak into lifestyle and style of a millennial trying to make in in these NYC small apartments.   He is just starting out in the blogging word (how cute!!!) and  we chatted for a bit about blogging as a business vs a hobby.

I love how new he was to blogging and how much fun I could see he was having.  It was refreshing to talk to someone blogging from menswear suppose to plus size blogging.  At the end I found out, the grind is not as different as I thought. Don't be surprise to see more of Mr. E  on N.E.C. Style.

OUTFIT DETIALS

EVERYTHING ELOQUII

(that was easy)

photos by Matey G. (photosmgp)

OOTD: RED WHITE AND BLUE FLORAL

HEY STYLISTAS!!!!

I know I know..its been a LONG time since I did an outfit post.
I can only say that grad school is a killer but that's still no excuse to not bring you guys the business!!!  I really miss sharing my style with you guys but I kept putting it off because school, my mini me, family/friends or sickness (will tell you about that later) kept getting in the way of creating bomb ass photos.  So I decided to make a date with my stylistas to give you guys some eye candy.

I got a room at the FAB Fairmont hotel in Brooklyn and and snapped some amazing photos in their lobby.  How perfect was this room for my outfit!!! Can I just say that I had some staff turning heads but what an amazing feeling to be back in front of the camera.

 The red what and blue print on print is just what I need to kick start spring 2017!!! I love everything about this print and the mixing and matching I will do with other things in my closet will extend the life of these for a very long time. .

Kept my accessories simple to accentuate the silver buttons of the shirt but had to break out my red heels and blue bag to tie the colors together.

Trust and believe I will try my best to not stay away so long.  But there's more to come.

OOTD DETAILS

TOP & SKIRT: Prabual Gurung for Lane Bryant 

Bag: C. Siriano for Lane Bryant

Shoes: Avenue

photos by: Matey Ghaslow

VICTORIA BECKHAM X TARGET COLLECTION

Victoria Beckham brings her unique designs to a new collection for Target. This collaboration is inspired by the upbeat charm of her own line Victoria.   Victoria Beckham line, she celebrates the shared experiences between herself and her daughter. The result is a look that’s fashionable, yet free-spirited and timeless.

This collection is set to drop April 9.  The collection include women, children, toddler and plus women.  Here are a few items that will be available.

Victoria Beckham for Target includes more than 200 pieces featuring soft pastels, bright pops of color and charming spring prints. The collection has great scallop cut items as well as bright colors.  I'm excited for the black and white scallop pants suit (see below) and the drop hem pink dress.

The collection will be available April 9th.  If you plan on going to store please check you local Target to make sure they are carrying the collection in plus size at your store.  If your shopping online, good luck.  When collection drop they usually have a lot of problems online.  From my last target LillyxTaget experience let just make sure the cite doesn't crash like before.  

  Like what you see?  Well there is so much more.  Go to TARGET to see the full collection.  Good luck ladies.

NYFW: CHRISTIAN SIRIANO+ LANE BRYANT FALL COLLECTION PRESENTATION

"What's really great about the collection is we're really celebrating a variety of things on the runway today," 

 "We're celebrating color and vibrancy and diversity and lots of women can really wear these clothes."

C. SIRIANO

 With the American CDFA award winning designer having plus size models in his NYFW show, Siriano is turning the fashion world eyes towards the plus size women.
I've know the designer to always push for models of every shape, size, color and nationality.  Very happy that he is getting everything he always wanted and making the industry take notice.

Coming off of his well received  private label showing, Lane Bryant gave a party for people to see and speak to the designer and celebrate  the newest collection with Lane Bryant.

EFR came from Florida for this event!!!! Love it!!!!

MODEL SANDWICH!!!!

I also got a chance to try on some of the collection. 

Dress was inspired by the dress worn by Danielle Brooks during Spring 16 fashion show

Love this leather jacket!!!!

Here are a few other designs from the collection I am loving

Design are available for purchase now in store and online .  Click HERE to see the full collection.  

OOTD: NYC BLUES SKIRT + JEAN JACKET

With September coming most may think skirts and bare legs are out but not for this plus size fashionista.
I love the feel of a cool breeze on these thick claves.  As a child and young adult, I coved them up.  Thinking my knees was something to cover because they didn't look like what I saw was acceptable. Now I feel if you don't like it...turn away and keep your opinions to yourself.

I had a hard time choosing just one photo so this post have more photos than usual but they are all beautiful. The outfit started with the skirt.  I wanted to pair with denim to highlight the blue and white in the skirt.

 To add a bit more color I went with a pink lip and white and green head wrap.  But I couldn't forget my fashion snob button. It has become a new item that goes on all my jackets.  Its what I love to wear. 

 OUTFIT DETAIL

Top & Jacket: Ashley Stewart

Skirt: Lu La Roe Heather Hanna

Shoes: Ashley Stewart

Shades: Mirina Collections

 photos by: Matey Ghaslow

OOTD: WATER SUN & MAXI SKIRTS

The only place I can be in the summer heat is by water and the only thing I can wear are maxi skirts.
This skirt has been my lifesaver. This flowing soft material of this floor length high waist skirt is all I need this summer.

The movement of the shirt is amazing

 Paired with my soft no sleeve (who has time for sleeves) top,  I can't go wrong.

OUTFIT DETAIL

SKIRT: JIBRI

TOP: LANE BRYANT

SANDALS: LANE BRYANT

Jewlery Stylist Own

Photographed by ArtNLee

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