WHY I LOVE KIMONOS

I don't know influence from Andre Leon Tally and his caftans but I LOVE Kimonos. I wear them everywhere and ANY where.   I could be chilling around my Brooklyn apartment cooking, writing or watching TV and will have one on.  They are just the bee's knees and they look good no matter what. 
I now have 5 and can you believe I'm still looking to add 5 more before summer starts? Yes you can say obsessed but if Fairy Godfather Tally can do it so can I! My collection ranges from an authentic Japanese Kimono to a thrift store find! The great thing is that they all look good no matter the price. 

Take this one I am wearing for example.  A friend of mine IG'ed about it so I electronically sent her the money and ask her to buy me one.  (technology being used for the greater good of fashion...yes!!!) At a total cost of about 20 bucks you cant beat that right?

Besides the price, I love them for other reasons.  One, this is about as boohoo as my classic style can get.  Two, they're a quick and easy was to add color to my outfit. Three, they fit easy in my bag so I carry them for cold air condition train or cooler nights.   Finally, the style gets to instantly oomph up a bland outfit. 3

ELOQUII SHOES ARE AMAZING & NOW I CAN WEAR THEM!!!

If you know me...you know that I am a huge fan of Eloquii.

I love there fashion and they usually made amazing shoes unfortunately for so long I was not able to wear them because unfortunately I wear a size 13W.  It is so hard to find shoes to begin with so to find shoes that are fashion forward is almost non existent.  My choices have been limited to Torrid, Avenue and some times I can get these pups into Nordstrom Rack.  Could you image only having THREE choices of where to buy shoes.  Its down right sad. Because of this shoes have been my least favorite part of fashion.
Thanks to Eloquii my shoe game as increase by 1.....


Recently their spring shoe line has increased to include a few great designs in slides and shoes for the summer.

Here are a the shoes from Eloquii that comes in all sizes including 13W

Even though the full like is not in a all sizes its a HUGE step in the right direction.  I need all 9 of the above but willing to try these as well...

These shoes are so on trend with all I am seeing for the summer and wanted to share with my stylistas!!! Look, if I cant wear it I think someone should!!!!

Click HERE to shop all of Eloquii shoes today

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: EASTER FLORAL DRESS

HAPPY EASTER EVERYONE!!!!

I HOPE DIED ALL YOUR EGGS AND MADE LOTS ON MONEY ON YOUR GROWN AND SEXY EASTER EGG HUNTS.  BUT MOSTLY, I HOPE THAT YOU ALL TOOK THE TIME OUT TO RECOGNIZE THE REAL MEANING ABOUT THIS HOLIDAY AND RECEIVED THE WORD OF GOD TODAY!!!

It was very warm in the city today and I feel like we experience a tornado (no confirmations just yet) but it was a very nice day (for those who like warm weather)

For me today also signifies the beginning of Spring.  Floral dress open toe shoes and thinner jackets is in all of our future. 

Today I wore my Old Navy floral dress.  This dress was so comfortable and easy to wear.  I paired with blue and pink accessories, shoes and jackets to complete the look.  Also, nothing says spring to me like my flamingo ear rings.  

It was a great day in Brooklyn and even though I don't like warm weather I do enjoy florals and light jackets.  I will take the good with the bad. 

Happy Easter Everyone!!!

 Outfit Details

Jacket: Lane Bryant

Bag: Prada

Dress: Old Navy

Shoes: Torrid

JIBRI SPRING 2017 COLLECTION

Black and White Stripes, paired with a hot pink high wasted dress pants was the first thing I saw from one of my favorite designer JIBRI.  You guys know I have a small obsession with this indie designer but she has really out done the collection. From bold to graphic I couldn't contain my happiness.  See what items from the collection I cant get enough of (and neither will you)

Wide cut pants, Jumpers, and high cut dress paints were all designs signature to JIBRI featured in this collection.

 

Prints are bold and in your face. 

The color pallet screamed spring with blue, pink and yellow.

The graphic black and white prints are classics to be worn year after year

As a nod to the "bare shoulder" trend of spring, JIBRI has a few  off the shoulder prints tops that can be worn under a suit jacket.  (but, I don't think you will)

Overall, JIBRI spring 2017 collection was great.  I just cant wait to see what's to come for Summer cover-ups....maybe swimsuits....lets wait and see. 

All items are available today. 

To shop and see more of the collection click here

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!!! 

NEW YORK FASHION WEEK MENSWEAR: THORSUN

OK LADIES...BRACE YOURSELF!!!

Thorsun, created by designer George Sotelo, is a men's and women's swimwear line.  The designs are meant for the spontaneous yet modern traveler in mind.  The eye catching silhouette and vibrant prints uses the finest material and are hand embroidered.  Each suit is given a finished to perfection.  This is not like any suit you will  see on the beach.

Some of my favorite suits from the collections...

This is Thorsun first time being apart of NYFW and I cant wait to see more from this designer.

Visit Thorsun here for the spring 2016 collection Rio De Janeiro