OOTD: IT'S MY BIRTHDAY!!!

 Hey Hey guys!!!! So its my birthday!!! 

Somebody get the Rosé ready!!! 

This girl is bringing in her 2017 38th birthday in style!!!

I decided to go back to my old high school area  to take photos of my birthday outfit. I ended up walking around and looking back at my life in high school.

I see now how much my high school area help create my love for fashion and style.  It all started there.  Green grass, water falls and clean line architecture surrounded me and I realized just how significant they were in my choices for style.

Windows of the Met Opera House

It's been over 20 years (yep 20) and this area still moves my creative juices.  So happy that those years shaped me so well!!

I also gain from the surrounding art schools, my school fashion shows and helping with production.

My high school!!!

It was nice to take some time just before my birthday to revisit my old area.
Special thanks to Brooke for hanging out with me and snapping this photos.

OOTD DETAILS

Top and Skirt is from Jibri Designs

Shades from: Bklyn+ Boutique

OOTD: SPRING FLORAL & LACE

Something about floral and lace that always makes my day.  I don't know what it is but when I wear this lace top I end up having a really good time!!! There were so many laughs and giggles in between photos and I ended up having a good time and some really good shots. 

While shooting this outfit with my friend and photographer I realized why I loved this outfit so much. Its the perfect combination of sweet and sexy.  The lace top covers but is see through enough that I feel sexy in it. I could have easily worn this outfit with out the jacket but the cut of it is so great it skims over my body and creates a great silhouette.  

OUTFIT DETAIL

CROP TOP: MONIF C.

SKIRT: LANE BRYANT

JACKET: LANE BRANT

SHOES: ASHLEY STEWART

PHOTOS BY MGPHOTO

OOTD: LEATHER FLOWER POWER

BACK ON A BROOKLYN ROOF TOP were rockin' leather and jeans.  This floral embroidered jacket from the Ashley N. Tipton collection was everything a girl could as for.  It is right on trend with floral embroidery and the studded lapel gave it  the right amount of edge. 

I wanted the jacked to stand out so I wore a simple white long line tee and slim fit jeans.  The shirt is long in length but have high slits.  I can see me wearing this top for many more seasons to come.  In order t add some color, I added a skinny yellow belt and pink sandals to match the colors in the jacket but really I just let the jacket shine!!! That is the key to a great outfit

OUTFIT DETAIL

Jacket and Top: Ashley N. Tipton for J.C. Penny

Jeans: Avenue

Shoes: Torrid

CIRCLE OF SISTERS: ASHLEY STEWARTS HOLIDAY LINE PRESENTATION

At NYC Circle of Sister event I was able to see Ashley Stewart Holiday 2016 lineup.

The collection was filled with everything you need for the Christmas Holiday.  Red sequins, fur trim, gold bomber jacket and sexy boots!!!

Below are some photo of the collection.  So get your money ready ladies.  Your going to love what AS has in store for you this Christmas!!!

Ashley celebrated there 25th Birthday. Happy Birthday!!!

photos by: Matey Ghoslow (photomgp)

OOTD: ASHLEY N. TIPTON OUTFIT @ CIRCLE OF SISTERS

I attended the fashion show at Circle of Sisters Expo in NYC this past weekend. 

Circle of Sisters is a event catering to black business women.  Its a place to network, shop and discover new businesses.  This year I attended the fashion show sponsored by Ashley Stewart. 

Circle of Sister fashion show was entertaining.  I got to see some great  female designers from NYC show their designing talents. There were so many designers and so many beautiful clothing that I cant share all but here are a few pieces I really enjoyed.

BLACK LIVES MATTER

COSTUMES INSPIRED BY "THE WIZ"

 The highlight of the show was watching R&B singer Joe hit the sage as models walked in these amazing knitted outfits. 

Back to my outfit....

The weather is holding up so I decided to wear my Ashley N. Tipton skirt and fly away crop top to the event. I paired with an ombre belt and rocker clutch.  Because this is an expo I wanted to walk about and meet some of the vendors.  We can't do that comfortable in heels so opted for boots which a great idea.

All in all I had a great time.  Thank you to Ashley Stewart for inviting me.

Ashley showcase the Holiday line....one word...sexy!!!! But that's a whole other post coming soon.

OUTFIT BREAKDOWN

Crop Top & Skirt : Ashley N. Tipton

Belt: Lane Bryant

Boots & Tights: Torrid

Bag & Jewelry: Thrift store find

photos by: Matey Ghaslow Photography

STYLE EYE ON: LU LA ROE BUTTA LEGGINGS

"Where Fashion Meets Comfort"

While at Curves Rock fashion weekend I got a chance to meat Heather and Hanna.  These women are fashion consultants for Lu La Roe, a clothing company made for individuals to sell clothing online or from their living room to friends and family alike. The clothing rage from size (0)XXS-3XL(24) and even have clothing for kids and now mens. 
I had heard of the line before but never met a consultant to ask questions or to test the clothing line. 

Heather swears by Lu La Roe leggings and told me they were a must try.  There sat an array of leggings in the most beautiful patterns and colors I had seen.  She told me the clothing was all true to size and allowed me to pick from her own personal stash of leggings.    As I unrolled one of the leggings I instantly became skeptical.
"Ummmm.... are you sure this is a 3XL?"
"Yes!" Heather replied.
I loved the print and the softness of the fabric attracted me so I said okay and stuffed them in my bag.  What came next was a huge shock. 

It took a little stretching but once the leggings got over my thighs I was happy to see they fit and fit well.  They came over my belly!!!!   Well HELLO!!!
Not only did they fit but they were super soft.  I could not believe how soft they were.  Plus, they were full coverage so no cellulite shows through them.

The other thing I loved were the design.  Me being me I picked highly graphic designs but they also came in an plain colors.  Designs and colors are limited editions so once they are sold out...that is it. 
Prices for leggings start at $25. 
Contact Heather  for a list of patterns and colors available for curvy leggings.  Leave them a message and they will get back to you
I will need a black and another pattern for this fall myself. 
. 

 OUTFIT DETAILS

LEGGINS: LULA ROE Heather Hanna

Photographer: Matey Glaslow

Sponsored post

All opinions are from Nanthale Collins

MY SWIM SUIT STORY #myswimbody

Swimsuits For All (www.swimsuitforall.com) is calling on women from around the world to show off their swim bodies this summer by participating in the #MySwimBody movement. #MySwimBody encourages women — regardless of age, shape and size — to make a powerful statement about body positivity by tossing their cover-ups and unveiling their curves!

The event was kicked off last month by plus model Ashley Gram and other models.  Swimsuitforall wants 10,000 women showing their swim bodies by the end of summer. 

I was asked to participate in this movement by showing my swim suit without a cover-up. Needless to say....I was very nervous. I've worn bathing suits before, of course, but with very sexy and fashionable cover ups. I have participated in encouraging women to wear what they want when they want in different campaigns but I NEVER photographed myself in swimwear. 

I remember being 22 and getting into a pool with my cover up ON.  I remember being 18 and going to the beach with shorts and a tee because "big girls" not dare wear a bathing suit.

At 37, being able to wear a stylish cover up was a huge step in the right direction.  I couldn't be happier with plus designers giving us great choices.

Even in my happiness I realized something.  Rather it was a tee & short or a sexy sheer one piece....I still NEEDED to cover up.  I was hiding (even if it was in sheer fabric. lol)

I tried hiding this 6 foot frame in plain sight from onlooker, laughers and the shit talkers of the beaches.  I felt those cover ups stopped then from seeing it all. Little did I realize that no matter what they will always see and say what they want. It wasn't them who needed to change....it was me.

Body positivity is not just about plus size.  Its about looking at ones body in a positive way...no matter where you body maybe at.  Is my body perfect?...No. Yes I am overweight, yes I have VERY thick thighs and yes I have the dreaded knock knees that I inherited from my mother.  But the key to my body positivity, it to realize that I am a work in progress.  And being that work in progress doesn't mean I don't live.  It means I work AND live.  I don't start living when everything are right.  It means I start live everyday like its my last.

After a lot of soul searching I decided to bare my body without my so loved cover up. 

I threw away my cover-up and I show that a women (knock kneed and size 24-26) can live a full life while improving her life.

So this is #myswimbody of 2016.  It may be bigger or smaller in 2017 but the important thing is that I live a full and happy life NOW.

Thank you to SWIMSUITFORALL for making me apart of this campaign.
I challenge you all to add #myswimbody to your swim suit photos on instagram and other social media platforms.  Lets show the world that all women no matter what size, shape or age can enjoy there FAB SWIMBODY.

OUTFIT DETAIL

Suit can be found +swimsuitsforall 

click HERE to purchase

New customers sign up to there email list and receive 30% off first order

Photographer: Art-n-Lee

Location Scout & Assistant: LaTonya Bradley