I love a maxi dress, especially a printed one with so much styling versatility. I can’t wait for spring & summer to come to Long Island, so that I can float everywhere I go in a maxi dress! Naturally, I support a maxi dress that’s also inclusive!
With this dress, one could break out a bolero cardigan, crochet cropped sweater, or a long sleeve duster for cooler nights. The faded hues & timeless prints get me thinking about the 90s with chunky wedge sandals or lace-up boots!
As the barrage of end-of-winter sales are coming to a close soon, it’s time to stock up on next season’s essentials. No matter how many time I examine & reorganize my bursting sweaters shelves, I can’t help but notice what colors & styles are missing. Suddenly, inspiration strikes & I click add-to-cart!
SHOP: essential dolman sweater in winter white, heather gray, syrah red, dark purple, golden seal, & blue destiny @New York & Company (on sale: $10.00, limited availability in sizes XS-XXL).
I have the burgundy sweater, which I’m excited to wear with plaid pants & a statement necklace for a work day. The weight of the sweater is just right & I’m thinking about adding the white & gold since they’re such a great price right now!
For yesterday’s (mild) snow day, I wanted an easy, but chic work look that kept me warm & felt effortless. I knew my knee boots were in order, along with velvet leggings, but I volleyed between sweater & accessories options until I realized that I hadn’t broken out my new silver necklace!
Once I happily settled on the necklace, I immediately thought of my purple dolman sweater since silver & purple are such a glorious pairing. I love how classic this necklace is, while also being lightweight, adjustable in length, & a no-fuss kind of necklace, which is why I call it my anti-statement necklace. It has just enough shine, but it’s not too much. Not to mention that the price is right! I’d love to also contrast the subtle texture on the necklace with a floral or stripe print, along with cobalt & powder pink tops.
The colors of this upcoming spring season are pink & green in any shade you can mix them into your look. Of course, pull-up capris or wide leg pants make for a chic outfit, but skirts never go out of style & shouldn’t be forgotten about.
I love the styling possibilities here with a button-down shirt, lightweight sweater, or tee & denim jacket, which can be styled with a cardigan, layered necklaces, & tennis shoes or slingback sandals.
We’re getting another step closer this awards season to a big Oscar night, but we’ve gotta talk about the incredible old Hollywood glamour from Sunday night’s Screen Actors Guild Awards! There were so many breathtaking gowns, paying homage to styles of yesteryear, including Zendaya’s dualing pink gowns; the gorgeous yellow hues on Angela Bassett, Viola Davis, Niecy Nash-Betts, & Claire Foy; classic ball gowns on Jessica Chastain & Kathryn Newton; sleek & slim-fitting column gowns on Cate Blanchett, Emily Blunt, Quinta Brunson, Li Jun Li, & Rooney Mara; & plenty of naked & cut-out looks, such as dresses on Jenna Ortega, Ana de Armas, Julia Garner, & Aubrey Plaza. Take a look below through the gallery for all the fashion that sets a high bar for next month’s Academy Awards!
Michelle Yeoh, Ana de Armas, Jenna Ortega, & Cate Blanchett at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Chloe East, Beatrice Grannó, Keeley Karsten, & Sarah Polley at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Janelle James, Lisa Ann Walter, Julia Butters, Michelle Williams, & Sally Field in black at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Fran Drescher, Cara Delevingne, Jenny Slate, Jennifer Coolidge, & Amy Poehler in black at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Kerry Condon, Laura Linney, & Elizabeth Debicki at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Zendaya & Danielle Deadwyler in pink at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Zuri Hall, Katherine Waterston, Jessie Buckley, & Patricia Arquette at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Elizabeth McLaughlin, Ariana DeBose, Emily Blunt, Hannah Einbinder, & Jamie Lee Curtis in red at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Abby Elliott, Sabrina Impacciatore, Dichen Lachman, Jessica Chastain, & Stephanie Hsu in pink at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Jen Tullock, Christina Applegate, & Gina Prince-Bythewood at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
D’Arcy Carden, Ayo Edibri, Jessica Williams, & Kathryn Newton at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Julia Garner, Sheila Artim, & Lucia Aniello at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Simona Tabasco, Joely Fisher, & Amanda Seyfried in green at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Angela Bassett, Viola Davis, Niecy Nash-Betts, & Claire Foy in yellow at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Li Jun Li, Britt Lower, Hong Chau, Sheryl Lee Ralph, & Aubrey Plaza at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Megan Fahey, Ashley Park, Rooney Mara, Quinta Brunson, & Haley Lu Richardson at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Zendaya in 2 gowns at the 2023 Screen Actors Guild Awards
Last night’s NAACP Image Awards was, in my opinion so far, the standout of glamour this awards season. Stars hit all the right fashion notes with glitzy embellishments, revealing necklines, gam-filled slits, & high voltage hues on the gorgeous red carpet! Zendaya, in a show-stopping Versace gown, stole the show & I’m crazy about her hair! Take a look at the gallery below for all the best looks!
Zendaya in a black & neon green deep-v Versace gown, Angela Bassett in a white dramatic Greta Constantine jumpsuit, Viola Davis in an electric purple Christian Dior gown, & Quinta Brunson in a gold & silver Dundas strapless design at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards
Serena Williams in a custom black Brandon Blackwood gown, Kerry Washington in a black & jeweled Fendi design, Elise Neal in a black & jeweled cut-out gown, & Adioa Andoh on a black strapless gown at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards
Issa Rae in a lavender one-shoulder dress, Amirah Vann in a purple off-shoulder gown, Shannon Thornton in a black & purple embellished gown, & Erica Cobb in a pink floral embellished gown at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards
Kenya Moore in a white silk gown & Alexis Floyd in a shimmer ensemble at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards
Francesca Amiker in a black deep-v high-slit gown, Alise Walters in a black satin strapless gown, & Janelle James in a black sweetheart gown at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards
Kyla Pratt in a red one-shoulder gown, Janelle Monae in a red cut-out gown, & Gia Peppers in a red & pink embellished gown at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards
Lisa Ann Walter in a white & green ensemble, Elarica Johnson in a green shimmer suit, & Ivy-Victoria Maurice in a silver beaded gown with green shawl cape at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards
MC Lyte in a gold pleated gown, Sheryl Lee Ralph tribal gown by Pistis, Dominique Thorne in a gold beaded gown, Brandee Evans in a cream hi-low ball gown, & Blac Chyna in an orange deep-v gown at the 2023 NAACP Image Awards
Recently, I posed a poll question on my IG Stories of flats are out & loafers, mules, & sneakers are the new go-to footwear for many occasions. To my surprise, the majority of voters weren’t into flats anymore & the alternatives dominated responses. However, my never-ending search for cute & stylish flat continues with this recent find.
SHOP:faux suede slingback flats in black Jack, mocha taffy, pale glass, & flower tail @Old Navy ($30.00, get 30% off with code: HURRY, available in sizes 6-11).
I love the pastel mint hue, as well as the pink ones, which I can already envision with a spring dress & cardigan or blazer-tee-jeans combination. Old Navy has so many sale & coupons, it’d be hard to pass these up.
Walmart is really stepping up their pajama game with the Joyspun brand, which also now includes adorable sets in fun patterns, if you’re in need of sprucing up your sleepwear options!
SHOP:Joyspun knit notch collar top & capris 2-piece set in dark navy lemon, black soot, completely pink dot, lavender touch tile, peach cobbler floral, multi stripe, neela blue stripe, & neela blue travel @Walmart ($16.98, available in sizes S-3X).
I’m not a big fan of button-downs at night, but the patterns on these sets, especially the lemon & blue travel options, have me excited for warmer weather nights!
Emily Blunt has it all! She’s likable, talented, hardworking, stylish, & a classic icon on the big screen! When I learned that, like me, she’s celebrating her 40th birthday this year, I knew I had to collect as many fabulous images of her fashion history since she gets it right every time. Whether she’s as elegant as an English rose in draped one-shoulder gowns, going bold in a metallic with cut-outs, playing up bright colors in suit separates, or donning embroidery & playful patterns, she’s always the best dressed & surprising fashophiles!
Scroll through the gallery below for Emily’s stylish hits:
Aside from a pair of sneakers & wedges, any color of these slides will look stylish & fresh with a maxi dress & drop earrings, a swimsuit & cover up, a printed tee & linen shorts, or shorts romper & cardigan. Personally, I’ve got my eye on the gold pair since a neutral metallic is my summer go-to, but I also do love the green option.
This weekend’s BAFTAs were a spectacle of cinema & fashion, but the celebration didn’t stop there as the after parties were all about glam, sparkle, & drama. Stars of the night hit the party scene with a strategic & fashionable wardrobe change in jaw-dropping & sleek looks. Some of my favorites include The Menu star Anya Taylor-Joy in a cream head-to-toe Jean Paul Gaultier Couture look, English actress Lily James sparkling in a silver Jimmy Choo design, & The Wonder phenom Florence Pugh in a pink & silver Valentino mini. Scroll through the gallery below to check out all of the dazzling fashion from the night!
Anya Taylor-Joy in a textured cream Jean Paul Gaultier Couture look, Florence Pugh in a jeweled silver & pink mini dress by Valentino, Lily James in a high-neck silver Jimmy Choo gown, & Simone Ashley in a silver & black Alexandre Vauthier Couture outfit at a BAFTAs after party.
Jodie Turner-Smith in a purple lingerie-inspired mini dress with a black & white fur coat by Gucci, Naomi Campbell in a blue & black Alexander McQueen halter gown, Danielle Deadwyler in a magenta suit at a BAFTAs after party.
Nicola Coughlan in a multicolor Roksanda coat dress, Ashley Graham in a black vintage John Galliano dress, & Daisy Lowe in a gold mini dress & black & white coat at a BAFTAs after party.
Jourdan Dunn in a silver beaded & jeweled gown & a black lingerie-inspired sheer dress at BAFTAs after parties
Amelia Gray Hamlin in a leather corseted dress, Hoyeon Jung in a gold metallic top & black wide leg pants by Louis Vuitton, Ana de Armas in a black zip-up Louis Vuitton dress & knee boots, & Lisa Rinna in a black lace slip dress with an open blazer & knee boots at a BAFTAs after party
Georgia May Jagger in a black halter mini dress, Naomi Scott in a black leather column dress, Dua Lipa in black separates by David Koma, Charithra Chandran in a black criss-cross dress, & Poppy Delevingne in a black cut-out halter gown at a BAFTAs after party
Alexandra Daddario in a black strapless Dior gown, Naomi Ackie in a black cut-out dress, Winnie Harlow in a black spaghetti strap dress, & Sara Sampaio in a black sequin dress at a BAFTAs after party
Maya Jama in a white top & sheer skirt set, Letitia Wright in a white Prada suit, & Lily Allen in a white & silver ruffled Giambattista Valli Haute Couture gown at a BAFTAs after party
Serena Williams in a red velvet Gucci mini dress with trainers, Emma Raducanu in a Dior lace & skirt ensemble, & Billie Piper in a magenta shirt dress at a BAFTAs after party
Gemma Chan in a one-shoulder Louis Vuitton dress & knee boots, Minnie Driver in an off-the-shoulder metallic Emilia Wickstead design, & Dame Joan Collins in a printed outfit & gold coat at a BAFTAs after party
Not to mention, sleek & elegant tuxedo separates were donned by Everything Everywhere Allat Once lead Michelle Yeoh in blush Dior, Jamie Lee Curtis in velvet & white, & Good Luck to You, Leo Grande nominee Emma Thompson in head-to-toe cream.
Florence Pugh in a tangerine ruched gown by Nina Ricci & Cynthia Erivo in a bronze Louis Vuitton gown at the 2023 BAFTAs
Carey Mulligan in a black long sleeve Dior gown, Cate Blanchett in a black vintage Margiela gown, Julianne Moore in a black sweetheart Saint Laurent gown with a white feathered coat, Yvonne Orji, & Gwendoline Christie in a black belted Giles Deacon design at the 2023 BAFTAs
Jessica Henwick black sparkling three-piece ensemble by Michael Kors, Sara Sampaio, Victoria Magrath, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley in a modern black Alaïa design, & Patricia Bright at the 2023 BAFTAs
Helen Mirren in a black & silver cape gown, Alison Hammond in a black sparkling gown, Munroe Bergdorf in a black lace dress, & Alex Scott in a black & silver gown at the 2023 BAFTAs
AJ Odudu in a black embellished gown, Ellie Goulding in a flowy deep-v gown, Sophie Turner in an embellished Louis Vuitton gown, Emma Mackey in a black sparkling gown, & Aimee Lou Wood in a black mini dress & purple train at the 2023 BAFTAs
Vera Wang, Nicola Coughlan, Jamie Lee Curtis, Hong Chau in a floral ball gown by Erdem, & Hayley Atwell at the 2023 BAFTAs
Geri Halliwell Horner, Olivia Cooke, Lily James in a white & jeweled deep-v Tamara Ralph design, Naomi Ackie, & Princess Catherine at the 2023 BAFTAs
Ana de Armas in a blush Louis Vuitton gown & Emma Thompson in a white flowy suit at the 2023 BAFTAs
Anya Taylor-Joy in gold velvet Schiaparelli Couture ensemble, Michelle Yeoh in a blush Dior suit, & Ariana DeBose in a beige Fendi Haute Couture netted dress at the 2023 BAFTAs
Jodie Turner-Smith in purple feathered Gucci, Viola Davis in a purple sequin Stella McCartney design, Angela Bassett in a lavender Pamella Roland halter gown, & Lashana Lynch in periwinkle Fendi haute couture at the 2023 BAFTAs
Madeline Arthur in a salmon deep-v Giambattista Valli gown, Gugu Mbatha-Raw in a multicolor lace Gucci gown, Hoyeon Jung in a gold strapless Louis Vuitton gown, & Danielle Deadwyler in a blue & green Armani Privé gown at the 2023 BAFTAs
Wallis Day in a gray tulle gown, Sheila Atim in a silver foil strapless Prada gown, & Kerry Condon in a gown strapless gown at the 2023 BAFTAs
Vick Hope in a cobalt sparkling gown, Sally Bretton in a blouse & champagne skirt ensemble, & Dolly De Leon in a structured champagne gown at the 2023 BAFTAs
On a recent quick trip to Walmart, I took a stroll down the clearance-lined shoe aisle, & came across these dramatic knotted flats, perfect when needing a classic black option with a little extra flair—for only $7!
These were originally $30.00, so they’re at steal currently, if you can find them. I can’t wait to pair these with a fit & flare dress, printed tights, & embellished cardigan.
And below is my daughter, ever so proud of my bargain find!
I love a flowy top with feminine details, especially when it comes in multiple colors. I’m gearing up for spring & taking the time to reconsider my warm-weather casual wardrobe & this top just happens to come across my social media feed:
SHOP:Time & Tru peplum top in golden torch, mauve glow, black soot, & blue ash @Walmart ($13.98, available in sizes XS-XXXL).
I’ve purchased all 4 colors & tried them on; however, I’m not sold on them just yet, as they’re living in my “return” tote bag. They seem to look great on everyone on LTK, but I have some hesitations for my XL frame. Maybe I just need to style them up. We’ll see… All & all, Time & Tru is doing s fabulously fashionable job at encouraging this cool-girl spring—& summer—we’re all about to have!
Since my work week includes 2 night at my second job, I sometimes have the opportunity to change outfits from the typical gussied-up classroom look to something more laid back, but still fashionable. This usually entails—at least at this time of the year—a cozy pullover sweater & a big earring or necklace that might otherwise be too “extra” for the day. I’ve had my eye on several “big” earrings lately & can’t wait to hop on board this next bright beadwork accessories trend:
Target’s A New Day brand has done it again! They’re on the pulse of spring-summer with flattering, inclusive must-haves that make me want to book a vacation now & purchase a whole new wardrobe for it. When it comes to the warmer seasons & feminine frocks, you just can’t go wrong with eyelet!
My only wish is that these had thicker straps so that I wouldn’t have to rely on a strapless bra, even if you’re meant to go bra-less with it. Curvier girls need support!
If you’re looking for a last-minute Valentine’s or Galentine’s gift for a lovely loved one, then head over to Macy’s star for a gift set bargain! Better yet, get these for yourself!
At such a can’t-miss final sale price, how could you go wrong with any of these sets? I’m not usually one to coordinate exactly when it comes to jewelry as I prefer to mix it up, but a classic pendant like this can be worn for a special occasion, with a collared shirt, or layered with other chains.
Happy Valentine’s Day, Style Darlings! To bring a—temporary—close to all the loved-themed goods, I wanted to post a reminder that self-love, in whatever form works for you, is the best way to honor yourself so that you can love others.
I’ll always wear hearts & spread the message of love, no matter what time of year it is. Currently, I’m swooning over all of the love-themed duds for Valentine’s Day that add joy, humor, & charm to any look. Here are 5 tops that would be perfect for multiple occasions, but definitely deserve some Valentine’s styling too:
Rihanna, a 9-time Grammy winner & recent Oscar nominee, has returned to the stage—one of the biggest stages in the world with her exciting performance at Super Bowl LVII. In addition to the showstopping medley of her best hits, while decked out in Loewe & Maison Margiela, the singer also used her platform to announce her second pregnancy.
Watch the pre-show press conference about the celebration of her catalogue & Caribbean heritage in the show:
The red carpet of last night’s BRIT Awards wowed with over-the-top fa-shun from the likes of major recording artists—which is really no surprise, but a lot of fun to write about—such as “As It Was” singer Harry Styles in an all-black statement flower suit, the iconic Sam Smith taking black latex to the next level, superstar Lizzo in full metallic glam, pop singer Ellie Goulding donning brunette locks in a leather armor-inspired ensemble, a suave Lucien Laviscount from Emily in Paris, & actress Jodie Turner-Smith owning the liquid gold look.
Scroll through the gallery below for more stylish moments:
Harry Styles at the 2023 Brit Awards
Sam Smith at the 2023 Brit Awards
Lizzo at the 2023 Brit Awards
Lucien Laviscount at the 2023 Brit Awards
Ella Henderson at the 2023 Brit Awards
Salma Hayek Pinault, Ellie Goulding, & Kim Petras at the 2023 Brit Awards
Jessie J, Leigh-Anne Pinnock, & Billie Piper at the 2024 Brit Awards
Shania Twain & Naomi Ackie at the 2023 Brit Awards
Molly King & Jodie Turner-Smith at the 2023 Brit Awards
Georgia May Jagger, AJ Odudu, & Maya Jama at the 2024 Brit Awards
Are we thinking about summer yet? I mean, it’s nice to daydream & I definitely don’t want to wish the rest of cozy winter & romantic spring away, but… when I see a great summer item deal that’s inclusive for many sizes with a variety of styling potential, I can’t help but gush about it. Some of you may think that a printed tee isn’t the most stylish piece in a wardrobe, but these colors & prints from Old Navy mean business!
I love all of the prints of these! When it comes to summer staples, I’m a sucker for fruits, so the oranges are on my radar. I love that even though these can obviously be paired with casual items like denim cut-offs or linen pants, you can also elevate them with a blazer & pull-on pants or an open cardigan & belted midi skirt.
For the full-time work week, more than half the week includes a 3-piece outfit topped by a cardigan. This means that I need OPTIONS! My go-to store for cardigans of all kinds (that are also quality) is New York & Company. I miss their stores so much, but the variety of EVERYTHING on their website is making due—obviously if you’ve seen my cardigan collection.
Now is the time of year that the winter must-haves are getting marked down to make wave for stylish spring duds, which brings me to post about these $10 long-sleeve cardigans!
If there’s one retailer that’s been catching my eye when it comes to jewelry & accessories this past winter season, it’s LOFT. Now that the winter statement pieces are on deep discount, the deals just keep getting better & better! Also, as we slowly move away from the dark, rich hues of winter layers & sweaters, it’s time to start embracing (or, at least, planning for) pastels for spring separates. I have just the jewelry deal for pretty pinks, sweet greens, lovely lavenders, & sparkling peaches for you!
I already nabbed the necklace for a great discounted price, but the matching earrings are definitely worth considering. I wouldn’t necessarily match the necklace with the earrings since I love to mix up matchy-matchy pieces with other items in my jewelry collection, but the colors bring a smile to my face & the sparkles are just… EVERYTHING!
For me, 2023 is all about being a little extra. I love a statement piece, especially jewelry, but a fierce pair of heels or booties can totally transform an outfit. While I do love a classic black, gray, or camel boot as a neutral for a variety of looks, let’s talk about these:
I love the bright purple hue, as well as the thick heel & scrunched look at the ankle. I can imagine these dressing up a tunic sweater & leggings, as well as a button-down & skinny jeans. However, they will also work with a sweater dress & hoop earrings, along with a jumpsuit & blazer combination. While the heels are not available in wide width, they are currently marked down from their original $44.99 price tag, which makes them much more tempting to order. We’ll see…
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