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!!! 

BLACK FRIDAY DEALS I LOVE AND SO WILL YOU

HEY STYLISTAS, Or should I say Save-istas

There is nothing more stylish then a woman who knows her sales!!!!
I've research, pre-load my carts, and wrote down all of my Black Friday deals that I MUST take advantage of.

Take note!!!
Here are some that I'm looking forward too, you should you...

Eloquii

Everything online will be 50% off .  Plus, there holiday line for 50% off is a steal. Click HERE to start saving.

CVS

YES...CVS! I get small gifts, chocolate boxes, toys, and Christmas stocking suffers this time.  You must be a CVS extra care member to get most of these deals advertised.  If you play your game right you can walk out of there with free items.  So pop into CVS (they are open on Thanksgiving) to get some free candy and free water for when your standing in line for other deals!!

Chick HERE to see more deals.

JIBRI

This is my fave designer (as most of you know).  So anything I can get for 50% off is just what I need.  A jibri pants for 55-60 bucks!!!! Such a steel  Click HERE to find deals

JONQUEL ART STUDIO

Jonquel is known as the plus size artist and her recent collection of re-imagine Disney character has been a major talk in the media.  Her collection of prints, skins and wall art can be purchase at 20% off  Click HERE to shop her store.  

YONA NEW YORK

YONA maybe one of the new designers on the block but they understand how to give a great Black Friday Deal.  BOGO Free will make each about 75-100.  For a private plus line that is amazing!!!!  Click HERE to start saving on YONA

BOOHOO

No need to say any more than 60% off for me to jump all over this deal.  They carry plus size but also menswear as well.  You can get your Christmas gift giving started today.  Click HERE to shop

Lane Bryant

WHAT ISN'T ON SALE HERE!!!! LOL

They have BOGO $5 for clearance, 40% off purchase plus a different discount item every day!!!! Cray right??? Click HERE to see more see more discounts.

Rite Aid

Again I know what your saying but I LOVE shopping at Rite Aid.  With coupons, reward points and sales I should walk out the store paying zero.   If you follow my on SNAPCHAT I plan to show all of my savings.  Click HERE to see all the deals from Rite Aid.

Society +

Society plus already started their Black Friday AND they have add a whole slew of new products for winter.   Can you smell the argyle!!!

Click HERE to shop and save.

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!!!

FALL 2016 SHOE TRENDS

Fall is my favorite time of season.  I feel that fashion in fall is more fun don't you think?  I know I am a snow bunny and love the cooler air but there is something about fall fashion that everyone seems to love.
I have been looking through my retailers and have seen some amazing shoes for the fall.  With so many new trends I thought I break down some categories of shoes you MUST have in your closet this Fall.
Don't worry....all of these shoes come in wide width and most come up to a size 13!!!

Tall boots for the fall is all about the detail.  Deconstructed leather, denim, suede and even chunky heels are in every retailer for shoes there is.
My favorite is the over the knee suede boots from Eloquii (first shoe on the left).  Its so sophisticated and fun I can see all types of women wearing it.  AND....if over the knee is not your style, it can be worn as a tall boot as well.

Short boots or booties can give you a boot feel without it being too tall.  This season Booties are mostly stacked heel with a 90's feel to them.  Booties already give you a wester feel but with  the infux of the rolled pants leg booties went super slick and fashionable so you will be able to show them off. 

My fave is this cute number from nordstrom.com

These shoes are all fall.  A higher cut shoe but with cut out to the back and toe makes it sexy.  But don't think you just gonna wear these open toe.  I have see them paired with colorful or textured tights to give them a new life as the temperature starts to dip. 

If you like a close toe shootie try these from fullbeauty.com 

Metallics have returned for another seasons.  Silver seems to be the most trending color but you will find all kind of shinny metallic colors at your local department shoe store.

MARY JANES

We all know that the 90's are back this year and with that comes Marry Janes.  I have had a love hate relationship with this type of shoes (comes from wearing them for school in the 90's) but I do see the love for them.  With an array of colors and fabrics you can find one that fits your style.
Most come with a chunky or wedge.  Tassle or flat.   But, always they are a class all its own.

This shoe, inspired by menswear, is a great way to keep your look casual but funky at the same time.  I love oxfords and everything they represent.  With lines being blurred between men and womens fashion, the oxford is something men and women can wear and both be fashionable.  Just don't wear matching oxfords.

RETRO SNEAKERS w. EVERYTHING

Adidas, Pumas, Hi tops...you name it its back.  Nothing says retro like a pair of Classics 3 stripe Adidas or the retro all white Reboc.  I dont know if it was the film "The Get Down" or  the mini series "The Breaks" but we all back in love with eveyrthing from late 80's-early 90's
Pair your adidas with a shirt or dress or ripped denim....it doesn't matter.  They are being worn with everything and everyone can get in on them.