DESIGNER CHARNAE & RAW HANDBAG

"I have always wanted to be a designer since I was a little girl and although I took a different path in college I never lost sight of my passion and dream."-Charnae', designer and owner of RAWH

I first came across RAW Handbag designer while at a shopping event geared towards women.  I instantly gravitated to the images of black women  women with unapologetic black hair!!  From that day forward I have cultivated a relationship with Charnae, the designer of RAW.  

Here is more information and photos on the brand I have fallen for...

Charnae describes RAW Handbags as "unique, handmade handbags that are guaranteed to make a statement and compliment your wardrobe. RAWH are designed for ALL women to; “Wear fearlessly, Spread womanhood and Inspire other women to be phenomenal.”

Charnae started RAW after years of working in a career she did not like.  She dreamed of working in fashion and designing.  At that time, she was more into social norms of success.  She couldn't continue doing something she didn't love and decided to follow her passion and dreams to make her happy.

RAW was created to help women.  RAW stands for Recognize A Woman. Her main reason for creating these handbags was to to empower, uplift and motivate women through fashion. How could I not love a brand that is made for women by a women with a message like this.  

Here are some bags I am loving:

To purchase these bags and see more from the collection click HERE 

photos provided and owned by Charnae

model in phots: Nakitende Esther

SPRING TRENDY BAGS FROM TARGET.COM

This bag from YSL is the top trending bag for SPRING.  But with a price tag at just over $2200!!!!, that is way too much for my trendy budget.  When buying accessories I make sure too keep a budget.  They are trending items.  I may not like them next season so there is no reason to spend thousands of dollars on them.  
Don't get me wrong....if you got it...buy it but,  trendy items go in and out with the changing of the season and $2200 for a seasonal bag doesn't work for most of us right!?!

For trendy handbags that wont break your pocket, I have partnered with Target.com to present the 5 top trendy yet affordable bags for spring 2017.  Some may even make it all year long.

Embroidery: Try getting floral embroidery to get two trends in one. 

Circle Cross body: I love how this bag works for all body types.  Try with some low cut brown booties to wear it now and a skater dress in the spring. 



Mini Satchel: The Biggest trending item is the mini-satchel. Get yours in a yellow, orange, or green to work in Spring hottest colors

Funky Backpacks: I love a backpack so Targets great selection of designer backpacks keep me coming back for more

Anything Rose Gold: This is the metallic of the Spring.  It goes with almost anything!!!!

 

The Weekend-er: Spring means the begging of travel so get a new weekend back for when you need to breakout from the city and get some quiet time. 

Click HERE to shop these trendy bags and more!!! 

STREET STYLES FROM NYFW MENSWEAR SS17

HEY STYLISTAS!!!! Sorry but this is for me and all the menswear fans. 

Just giving you guys a few photos from outside CFDA NY Fashion Week Mens.
Will be giving a full post on some designers but wanted to give a little shine to all the great fashion outside the "TENTS".

Most know I love love love menswear and this week I got a chance to see new collections from designers that I love and was introduced to new designers and new models to follow (aka Instagram stalk).
But I also got to see some of my fave male bloggers and influencers.  So here you go...

How exciting to see the designers from Public School during NYFW mens

Demonstration for Black Lives Matter. #blacklivesmatter

Photo credit to "The Impression" & CDFA.com

SUMMER SHADES FEAT. MIRINA COLLECTIONS SHADES

SUMMER TIME!!!!

Summer calls for a lot of things.  Sun screen, tank tops, short and my beloved shades.  This post is dedication to all the big, beautiful, full face women out there.  \It also doubles as a guide on picking sunglasses to fit any face shape. The size of the celebrity face used may not be as yours, but you get the idea.

Hear Face-Aviators Shades

This trendy shape has been going strong for some years but has been updated to lighter colors and reflective lends

For full collection of Aviators from Marina Collection click here 

Oval Face- Cat Eye Shades
Cat eye really works for most face shapes but round to oval faces look amazing in these shades.  Play with metalic mixes and 1/2 frames to make each look different.



see full collection of cat eye from Marina by clicking here

Round Face - Rectangular Shades
I go with over sized rectangular frames most of the time (like the Olsen twins).
Its the most stylish shape for round faces.

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                   see full collection of cat eye from Marina by clicking here

Square Face-Round Shades

Beyoncé  is constantly seen in  oversize circle frames because it fits her face shape best. That being said  the trendiest of cuts feature pearls, reflective and frames built round the frame.



               see full collection of cat eye from Marina by clicking here

The truth is you can try anyone of these cuts on your face shape.  What's important is right size for your face. 

In promotion with Mirina Collection purchase $75 or more and receive free shipping PLUS all my reader receive 20% off first purchase.  Just insert code saf149 at checkout

ACCESSORY TRENDS FOR SUMMER 2016

Now that summer has officially started, your jackets are off and your accessories will show more. 
If your not sure what's hot for summer '16 don't worry, I got your covered. From the top of your head to the sole of your feat when it comes to accessories for summer 16.

 

Crowns & Head Wraps

 
 Rather it was all the crowns being rocked on the MB Fashion week or "Snap Chat", we will not get away from head bands, crowns or bandanas
Floral crowns are HUGE not only in trend but in size.  Sizes range from small blossom on a vine to large roses set on top of the head. 
Patterns for bandanas range from the ultra feminine to floral or metallic.
My fave trends are crowns set in the top of the head,  A thorny metal rose gold crown may make its way into my ETSY bag this seasons. 

EARRINGS

 

For earrings think color and bold.  Over size and vibrant colors makes you look like your ears are dripping with color.  Rather its leather, metal or fabric the trend is authentic and industrial. Also paper (yes paper) earrings are a huge trends as they break down and can be recycled and doesn't cause harm to the environment.

ADORN YOUR NECK

 

With the influx of of the cold shoulder and flamingo like ruffles the neck is open and ready to be adorned.  With this trend comes collar bone necklace, chokers and extreme long necklace. Metal necklaces are industrial/hammered or multi layered. 
My fave trend in necklaces is chokers.  Chokers remind me of the late 90's and is a great throw back to earlier years.

 

BODY ARMOUR

Body chains have been around for a while but this summer the chains are thicker and larger in size

Arm Candy

Bracelets trends are done in two ways.  Rather one large piece or several small pieces layered together to create a large piece.  No matter what you do remember to get a leather cuff (another trend from the late 90's)
My fave trend are the statement bracelets.  Having a message stamped into a metal bracelet says a lot about my personality and who I am.