Readers Choice

Earlier this week I asked my readers to vote for a look for less from four of my favorite celebrities. The choices were Jessica Alba, Rihanna, June Ambrose & Kelly Rowland. And the winner is [drum roll] ... Rihanna !!! However, because  there were votes for June and Kelly and because I love you all so much I decided to do looks for less for them anyway. Lol. Here you go!! Don't forget to comment and share  <3

Rihanna

Top | Mary Katrantzou 1615$

Shorts | Siwy 152$

shoes | Tom Ford 3700$

Look for Less

Top |  Ebay 30$

Shorts | Forever21 13$

Shoes | bdonnas.com 250$

June Ambrose

Hat | Unknown

Coat | Norma Kumali Est. 2000$

Pants | ALC 190$

Shirt  | ALC 130

Shoes | Christian Louboutin 1500

Purse | Chanel Est 3000$

Look for less 

Hat | American Appareal 45$

Coat | Asos 60$

Pants | Forever 21 20$

Shirt  | Wyatt 60$

Shoes | GoJane 26$

Purse | DKNY 122$

Kelly

Top | Givenchy 1128$

Shorts | Unknown

Shoes | Christian Louboutin 1077$ 

Look for less

Top | River Island 45$

Shorts | H&M 20$

Shoes | Amiclubwear.com 90$

 

I hope you enjoyed!! What other celebrities would you like to see? 

A Neon Winter

Hair bows | H&M 3$

Dress | Victoria Beckham 2195$ [silk & wool blend]

Purse | Valentino 1750$

Necklace | TopShop 20$

Boots | Maison Martin Margiela 1525$

Sweater | Forever21 23$

 

Neon is not a topic I've featured as it is normally reserved for athletic gear and spring/summer garments.  However, like shown in the above photo, both high and low end brands, have been releasing neon pieces ahead of schedule. What's interesting is the items are particular to the fall/winter seasons. You may be asking yourself is this a trend on the rise or a spring 2014 fashion tease ? Lol.  I've noticed that when a trend is set to begin the accessories are the first items to be marketed. For example you saw velvet clutches, head bands and shoes before you saw velvet pants and skirts. I can not say for sure that it is a trend but I certainly LOVE IT and neons will be apart of my winter wardrobe.

This past weekend my amazing friend Aria celebrated her 24th birthday ! We had an wonderful time and she , like the rest of my friends (remember; Reme's sneak wedge ensemble) was dressed to to turn heads ! Aria beat me to the punch by doing the unthinkable, unimaginable and wore neon during the winter!! [My neon garments are still in transit from Hong Kong :( ]

Birthday Girl!

Aria kept her look in season by pairing this form fitting neon dress with a leather high heel with metal ankle straps,  a faux leather and metal clutch, finished with diamanté jewelry.  



Dress | Celeb boutique 187$



Shoes | Zara 99$  

Clutch | H&M 25$

Nails | Alicia Brown [Instagram @stilettos86] Contact for pricing 

Jewelry | Accessorize  50$ total 

 



Make Up | Beautybyaria.com Contact for pricing 

If you would like to see a fall/winter look featuring neon comment below! Will you be wearing neon this season? 

Return of the ...

You may be wondering what Dionne from  Clueless has to do with Marylin Monroe or why, on as fashion blog, is the flawless Princess Dianna in the same photo as Austin Powers. Not to worry, I have not lost my mind!! Have a second look and you will realize that each of these fashion icons are wearing velvet. If you were born anytime before the 90s I'm sure you remember this legendary fabric. I'm also sure when it disappeared from the fashion scene you thought you would never see it again. Well I hope you were nice this year because not only will you be asking Santa for a gift but you may want fashion advice from Mr. Claus as well!! 

Santa wearing a red and white velvet ensemble paired with a gold winter themed cane! Yaaas Santa you better work!! 

 

Here are a few ways that I will be incorporating  velvet into my wardrobe and ways that you can too!

Work

Top | H&M 30$

Cuff | Tory Burch 110$

Pants | 18$

Velvet Shoes | GoJane 18$

Leisure

Sweater | Forever 21 25$

Velvet Pants | Guess 98$

Bracelet | GoJane 18$

Shoes | Timberland 180$

Date Night

Top | H&M 30$

Velvet Leggings | Urban Outfitters 40$

Purse | GoJane 40$

Shoes | GoJane 62$

 [This look is very NOW, possessing three on trend elements, velvet, quilted pattern & faux leather.] 

Party

Velvet Dress | Boohoo.com 50$

Clutch | BCBGMAXAZRIA 158$

Shoes | GoJane 57$

 [This look is NOW NOW NOW as it is on trend in its entirety. Velvet, faux fur, metallic and strappy!!! You will not miss a beat wearing this!] 

 

For the first time and certainly not the last, I created a look for my full figured readers! 

 

Date Night

Velvet print peplum | Love Culture 23$

Leggings | Asos 23$

Clutch | Boohoo 40$

Shoes | Charolette Russe 29$

 

How will you be wearing velvet this season? 

Soul Train Awards 2013 Looks For Less

Janelle Monae | Jennifer Hudson | Sevyn Streeter | Shamicka Lawrence

This past weekend the annual Soul Train Awards aired on BET and as always celebrities stepped out in their best. Here are my four favorite looks  along with less expensive look-a-likes that I compiled so that you, my wonderful reader, can be red carpet fabulous too! 

Janelle Monae

Outfit | Alexandre Vauthier

Shoes | Jimmy Choo

Look for Less

Sweater | H&M 25$

Shirt | Forever 21 18$

Pants | Forever 21 20$

Shoes | Guess 50$

Jennifer Hudson 

Dress | Balmain 

Shoes | Yves Saint Laurent 

Look for Less

Dress | Celeb boutique 134$

Shoes | 150$

Sevyn Streeter  

Dress | Laquan Smith

Look for Less

Dress | Nasty Gal 58$ 

Shoes | Jessica Simpson 90$

Shamicka Lawrence 

Shoes | Aquazzura Amazon

Purse | Chanel

Look For Less

Dress | Dorothy Perkins 60$

Shoes | Nine West 130$

Purse | Rebecca Minkoff 118$

Cyber Monday

                                                     

Tis the season to be jolly and for more reasons than one! Here are my top 10 cyber monday deals for yourself, your home and your little ones. 

10. Forever 21 

Extra 50% off sale items

Code : Extra50

9. Old Navy

Discount | 30% off 

Code | Cyber 

8. American Eagle

Discount | 40% off + free shipping 

Code | 50F13311

7. Gap

Discount | 40% off

Code | Cyber

6. Asos

Discount | 30% off

Code | Gimmemore

5. Carters

Discount |  50% off

Code | Prices reflect discount

4. Target

Discount | Bogo 50% off on select clothing , Up to 55% off bed & bathroom items

Code | Prices reflect discount

3. Express

Discount: 40% off 

Code | Prices reflect discount

2.  J. Crew

Discount | 30% off

Code | Holiday 

And here's a dirty little secret ...

J. Crew Factory

Discount | 50% off !!!!

Code | Holiday50

The number one spot goes to H&M, for offering 40% off an entire purchase of 50$ or more AND shipping is free! Who can resist that?!

1. H&M 

Discount | 40 % off  + free shipping

Code | 7376

I hope this helps with your holiday shopping. What deals will you be taking advantage of? 

[Keep in mind buying clothing off season is the easiest way to save money. Think ahead by using these amazing deals towards items that are on sale or clearance to begin your Spring/Summer 2014 wardrobe. ]

Guess who's back?

                                 

It's been forever since my last post, almost a year exactly! Where have I been? Well I was busy being pregnant! Lol. The angel sitting on my lap is Miss Alivia Gisele! She is such a blessing and I thank God for her everyday :)

Trust me, I sat at my lap top countless times attempting to blog about maternity fashion and the trends of Summer 2013 but maternity clothes are so boring  and it was too heart breaking to write about things I couldn't wear . Anyhow, I'm back in full effect just in time for my favorite season WINTER!! I love fall fashion but if you're a true fashionista like myself, you know that Winter is the both holy grail  of the seasons! I'm ready for the fur, leather, velvet, suede, scarfs, hats, gloves, boots, layering ... Just thinking about it makes my mouth water.  I am beyond excited to begin blogging again especially since my pumpkin Alivia will be involved.  Stay tuned for my next post !!

 

Whitney

Vest | H&M 

Top   |Express 

Leather Joggers | Urban Outfitters

Shoes | Lulus.com

Alivia

Vest | Babies R Us

Top | H&M

Leather Skirt | Last Call by Neiman Marcus 

Shoes | Burlington Coat Factory