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12 DRESSES OF CHRISTMAS LOOK 6: UGLY SWEATER W. FUN WITH FRIENDS


On the 6th day of Christmas my fashion fairy gave to me....

An ugly shirt for my ugly sweater party w. FWF
For the third year in a row, I attended the ugly sweater Christmas party thrown by Fun with Friends.

I always enjoy this party and it has become one of my holiday traditions to attend with my girl Camelia.

The best DJ ever...I come out for Taela Naomi every year
There is always great people, great dancing and a great DJ.  This year we had three!  One even came all the way from across the pond.


Because the night is filled with dancing, I decided to not do a sweater but a shirt in order to remain cool and keep dancing.


This shirt was simple but very festive.  Paired with black sneakers and some breathable paint I was able to stay on the dance floor all night long.


FWF believes in philanthropy as well as fun!  As well as a ugly sweater everyone donated a gift the owner of the club.  She let the crowd now that FWF help her to reach her goal of 5,000 toys to give out to kids of parent who are incarcerated or on hard times.
Isn't that just amazing.

Top three ugly sweater...I really liked the one far right

Winner of the Ugly Sweater Contest 5 years in a row DAAAAAME!!!
Outside of a bartender with an attitude and the coat check girl trying  to charge extra for my small book bag, (yep I tell you when your events are doing right and when they are doing wrong) the event was amazing.

This is such a great time and such a great crowd I will defiantly party with FWF for years to come.

Outfit Details


Bomber Sneakers: Target
Shirt Pants and hat: Ashley Stewart ***click here to purchase***
photos credit to FWF

JIBRI FALL 2017 COLLECTION

AHHH!!!!!
That's the sound I made when I saw Jibri launched her fall 17 collection.

The collection had some signature pieces from the designer like flight pants and high waist strait pants.
I was very impressed with the gold and green color palette and the influx of velvet.
But don't think this collection at all was predictable.  There were some garments that had me clutching my pearls.
Here are a few items from the collection I am loving.




























To shop more of JIBRI fall collection, and see other collections, click HERE.  
Let them know Nant. C. sent you!!!

Summer Chafing Solution with UnderSummers


Every Summer the dressed chafing issue that come along with bare legs is something I have to face every year.  Im always on the look out for new products that not only product my skin but it also easy to wear and fashionable.  There are tons of products on the market but a lot of the spray or rub on items work well until I am wearing silk or satin then I get stains on my clothing.   There are also bands and other under garments but they rather fit too loose or feel like they are sliding down or riding up.
Needless to say finding something that is not messy, fits great, and protects me all day against chaffing that doesn't increase my body temperature is not easy.  I was combining different items together in order to get the protection I needed. It was not idea but it was my only solution.


This summer, I found a whole new product that works for me.  A company is called Undersummer and I came across them on my Instagram.   I thought "what the hell!!! There is no harm it trying out something new!!!"   Thank God I did!!!


First a little bit about Undersummer.  CarrieRae created the "shortlette", as she calls it. out of her own need for comfortable rash protection under skirts and dresses.  Living in Houston TX, she knew she has to create a fabric that was breathable as well as absorbable to fight against the Texas humidity. She was sick of cutting of her panty hoes, ill fitting shape wear, and bulky short under her dresses and skirts.


I receive two different type of shorts.  One was with a lace detail high thigh and the second was the classic slip short.  First,  the lace shortlette color and style was so cute I found myself lounging around in them.  Usually when I am getting dress I wear a larger shirt until I put my dress on.  But with this, I found them so stylish that I didn't need to put something over them.  They just looked like I was wearing shorts.

The classic shortlette, was also very comfortable and maybe a bit too comfortable.  As soon as I put them on I felt like I was wearing nothing.  I was a bit afraid that they would role at the leg or fall at the waist as I walked but it didn't. They didn't move.  The were so good I kind of forgot I was wearing them.


I find myself lounging in Undersummer without a care in the world.  They are stylish and comfortable enough to where I didn't feel like I am wearing undergarments but a cute short pants.  I decided to snap some photos to show how great they worked for me.



I am so happy to have found this product.  I can see me wearing it not only in the summer but thought the winter to.  If you want to try Undersummer for yourself click here . Plus Undersummer is giving all my stylistas a discount.  Just add code THANKS20 to get 20% off your first order.

photos by ArtnLee
This is a sponsor post
All opinions are of my own and not affected by the sponsor

NYFWM: GRUNGY GENTLEMAN SS18


Jace Lipstein, CEO and designer of Grungy Gentleman, is back again  with a new collection that can only be described as men's athleisure wear. This Spring 18 collection, off the heals of his New York Knicks collaboration, has a  NYC hip hop style that could be appreciated the world over.  

  

GG is known for giving fashion for the everyday man with style and sophistication and edge, but this collection seem to lack the edge of his previous collections.
Colors was based in grey, black with a splash of blue here and there but if you were looking for bright bold color this was not the collection.  What made this collect interesting was not the colors but the designs.  



A few items that caught this men's wear enthusiast eye was the athletic sports jacket,warped tank top and denim like sweat pants. There seems to be a concentration on giving unique design to athletic clothing through modern cuts and fabric use.  



The stripes on everything became repetitive and sometimes unnecessary.  It also felt like a it threw back to a collaboration with Knicks too much.  But, overall it was a good collection.  

The garments showed great constructions and really spoke to me.  Also,  thumbs up for using a divers models including older gentlemen. This help the audience to know that athletic clothing is not just for the young man.   

Here are a few more photos of the collection.










photos by impression

WEEK OF PINK: ROSÉ APPRECIATION WEEK IN NYC

IT'S EVERYTHING ROSÉ THIS WEEK IN NYC

If your anything like me you living for the Pink Week events all over NYC!!!.  My love Rosé and the color Rose Gold go hand in hand.  I'm not sure if my obsession with the color is because of the wine or vise versa.  All I know is the two always makes me happy and brings up my spirits.



I just look at these Spectrum Brushes.  I could never actually use them
In NYC #pinkweek has some FAB events centered around the celebration this fine wine. food to go
with it and fun as the summer months start.  
If your not in NYC or just cant make it to a mid afternoon brunch with bottomless Rosé (yes that is a real event) here are some ways you can celebrate.



Get your bottle of Rosé and turn up
 I have so many faves I cant list them all but this article does a fine job of listing some of the best I have tasted.  Bonus, they are all under 20 bucks!!!


















Rosé your life
Rather its your throw pillow or some new stationary or a retro  phone (yes I did that) little bit of rose gold in your decor brightens up a room and keeps it looking fresh.

Here an article for  home items on Popsugar 
Amazon.com  has a bunch more you have to see.  
Here is another article for my Rose Gold Junkies Buzzfeed
From the LeLa Rose Lane Bryant

Wear a little Rosè on you bodè

Glasses, rings, skirts, shoes or hats, you cant stop the trend of blush or rose gold in fashion this season.  See a few of the items I love to see on my plus size fashionista that you can get right now.  

Nike.com
Torrid

Lane Bryant
Lane Bryant

Torrid



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