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Spring Weddings, Prom Season & All White Parties

29 Monday Apr 2013

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Springtime is perfect for parties, weddings and of course, proms! I remember going to my Jr. & Sr. Prom and fortunately  finding a dress was no hassle. I purchased my Jr. Prom gown from White House Black Market and my Sr. Prom dress at David’s Bridal. Nowadays, girls want custom-made gowns with all the bells and whistles. I still think it’s OK if you play it safe and wear something classic and elegant, with a touch of your own personality. And as I’ve told a few young ladies, purchase a gown that you can wear again. There is NOTHING wrong with re-purposing a prom dress for a wedding, a pageant or any other classy affair. Below are two looks that are budget perfect, as well as on trend and fashionable!

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Spring Weddings are also popular. Depending on the location of the wedding (in or outdoor), you can go with a nice cocktail-like dress or a flirty and flowy mini dress. If the wedding is in the evening and it’s indoors, the 1st look would be my choice. The black and white flowers are timeless and the sheer neckline is super sexy without showing too much. If the wedding is during the day and it’s outside, go for a pretty flowy dress. Going for a shorter dress is best because it just looks more “dressy”. Keep it simple with the accessories, and add a high heel, strappy sandal to finish off the look.

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Now switching gears a bit. I love an all white party just like the next person. But being the mini-rebel that I am, I don’t see a problem with adding a splash of color to an all white look. A colorful purse or pair of shoes will do the trick! Or, you can look for accessories pieces that include gold/or silver hardware. For example, the Dorthy Perkins clutch below is white, but has gold hardware to give the bag an edgy/trendy look. You can also take a not form Kylie Jenner and do a chunky gold necklace and bracelet!

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2013+MTV+Movie+Awards+Arrivals+M0Cjz4mZCFBlWearing nude or white pumps is a perfect finishing touch. Halle Berry and Rihanna did so in the looks below. I love a pant suit as an option for an all white party or event. It’s super classic and chic, yet comfortable and stylish. The masculine pant details in a pant suit is so sexy to me. It screams, “Powerful Woman”. Idk…maybe that’s just me, LOL! Which pant suit would you prefer; Halle or Rihanna?

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Lastly, wearing all white in a casual way is great for a day party. Dressing the look up with a fedora, vintage sun glasses and killer heels is the best way to go. The look below shows how to style those pieces. The look also shows how to style classic pieces such as a white t-shirt, a hat and a pair of black (sandal) heels. You can mix and match those pieces in MANY ways, which is yet another reason why it’s important to always have those “wardrobe essentials” in your closet.
So if you’re headed to the prom, a wedding, or an all white party, I’ve got you covered! I plan to keep all these looks in mind for summer; especially the casual white look. It’s my fave!

Until next time, be blessed. TTYS!

~Whitney

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I Did it My Way

17 Wednesday Apr 2013

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So this year’s MTV awards has come and gone and to be honest, I didn’t really pay much attention to the actual show/performances. I was more focused on who wore what on the carpet, LOL! Am I the only one??

Anywho, some of my favorites were Kerry Washington, Kylie Jenner and Kim. K. My ultimate favorite however was Melissa McCarthy. I absolutely LOVED her black jumpsuit. She really stepped it up from the jewelry to her shoes! Melissa wore a Melissa McCarthy Design (c/o Daniela Kurrle) jumpsuit along with a Devi Kroell clutch. Her makeup was ON POINT, as was her hair. She was just on 100%!

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Of course, I decided to take it upon myself to recreate her fabulous look. Below are two ways one can wear a black jumpsuit; dressy and casual. I LOVE the shoes in the “Splurge” look and I’m completely smitten with the necklace in the “Budget” look. Can you believe the $20 jumpsuit is from Walmart ?!! Don’t sleep on Walmart.  ;-)
The last look, I literally created myself. The jumpsuit is super comfy and I love the way it hugs my curves. I’m definitely a believer that a one piece is a curvy girls best friend. ;-) Of course I had to jazz my outfit up with some of my favorite thrifted items, as well as a few favorite vintage items from my shop, Nic’s Picks. (Links will be provided below).

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blkjump4Jumpsuit: Borrowed (Mom); Jacket: Nic’s Picks (Available HERE); Shoes: Off Broadway Shoes (J. Renee); Necklace: Thrifted; Earrings: Target; Clutch: Nic’s Picks (Available HERE)

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blkjump7blkjump6So you know I’m going to ask…how’d I do recreating McCarthy’s look? Which look is YOUR fave? I always love your feedback.

I’ll talk to you all soon and until then, be blessed!

~Whitney

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Comfy Cuteness

12 Friday Apr 2013

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Happy Friday! With the weekend upon us, I am looking forward to lounging and relaxing I’ve been on the go for the past few weekends so this weekend is one of the few that I’ll be able to chill.

Speaking of relaxing, today’s outfit is super relaxed (for me). The weather has warmed up so I’ve been able to pull out some of my sandals. On this day, I opted for my Dad’s white button down and a pair of my favorite thrifted jeans.
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I LOVE wearing men’s shirts with straight leg or skinny jeans. It’s super cute and a nice way to balance your look. It’s also a go to look when you want to be cute, yet comfy and practical. My fiance has often told me that he likes this look on me too. Of course he likes me to look femine and show off my curves. But I think it’s something about a woman wearing men’s wear that’s a bit sexy. ;-)

Speaking of my fiance, he has been taking my pictures ever since I’ve been blogging and lately, he’s really been capturing some awesome shots. I invested in a new (Nikon) camera a few weeks back and ever since then, he’s stepped his game up. Good job, boo! ;-)

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So tell me, what look do you go for when you want to achieve comfort & cutness? Do you think men’s wear on women is sexy? Let me know! Enjoy the weekend and the warm weather. Talk to you soon and be blessed! XO

~Whitney

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Top-Borrowed (Dad); Jenas-Thrifted (Old Navy); Sandals-Bakers; Purse-Gifted

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Trend Alert: Spring 2013

05 Tuesday Feb 2013

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Happy Tuesday, darlings! After skimming some magazines, blogs and other media sources these past few weeks, I’ve come up with the top 3 trends I’m most looking forward to this Spring; (1) Black & White, (2) Emerald, and (3) Stripes. It’s funny because I’ve been wearing black and white and stripes forever, lol! I love both trends. But of course the Fashion Gods dictate when certain trends are in so, I’ll just act like this is the first time I’ve seen them, LOL!

Check out Jessica Alba rocking Black and White, as well as a few reasons why I love this trend.

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1. The two colors always look classic and so chic, when worn the right way.

2. It’s an easy trend to wear when your wardrobe may not be as colorful and big as others.

3. Worn the right way, Black and White look good on EVERYONE!

4. This color combo is timeless!

Take a look at this look I put together. It’s a simple and chic look that can be worn to work, date night, or a night out with friends. The skinny jeans go great with the chunky heel, which is another Spring 2013 trend. The chunky heel is perfect for someone who wants to wear heels with a sure feeling of stability. I’m one who does not always wear the highest heel but when I do wear heels, I like the feeling of a chunky heel. They just feels sturdy enough to hold me up.

The loose fitting top is such a forgiving style for ladies who want to camouflage their “problem area” (tummy). I topped the look off with some basic accessories; black studs and a Black and White handbag. This is a very put together look and it’s perfect for someone who has a simple and clean style.

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Moving onto trend #2; Emerald. I am not a huge fan of green clothing and I really don’t think I own much green when it comes to my wardrobe. However, I like the Emerald color when it comes to accessories and shoes. I think it’s a perfect way to introduce color into someones wardrobe. Celebrities like Kim Kardashian have been seen wearing this color. And who could forget Beyonce’s emerald earrings at the Presidential Inauguration Ceremony?!

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Why do I like this Emerald trend?

1. If you go for Emerald accessories, it’s a perfect way to subtlety introduce color into your wardrobe.

2. The color is bold and noticeable without being obnoxious.

3. Emerald goes great with leopard print (my fave) and other animal prints.

With my creation, I went for a casual look and added Emerald earrings and heels, both under $40. I am a huge fan of wide leg jeans and to pair them with an Emerald pair of cap toe heels, PERFECT! Side note Cap toe heels is yet another trend that’s been floating around for awhile. The sweatshirt in this look is such a winner for me because it’s so unexpected. Dressing the sweatshirt up with those dangling earrings and leopard clutch kicks casual up a few notches. I can see someone wearing this to a laid back gathering or even a dress down day at work. I know some companies allow jeans one day a week; what better way to rock your jeans like this! Side note: The featured clutch is handmade by a blogger friend of mine name Cortnie. Check out her other Love, Cortnie styles, HERE!

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The last trend is all about Stripes! Ever since I was little, my mom has told me that I’ve been obsessed with stripes. While I don’t wear them as much as I did when I was younger, I still love a good sweater of shirt with some stripes. :-) Why am a a fan of stripes?

1. The pattern is just amazing, LOL! :-)

2. Stripes can be casual or dressy.

3. There are different stripe patterns (i.e. horizontal, straight up and down, etc.) so the trend can flatter anyone!

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I decided to go with casual stripes with my Polyvore look. I love the wedge sneaker trend so I added those to the look as well. With a cropped leather jacket and funky jewelry, you’re ready for the weekend in an outfit like this! If you want to be more dressy with this trend take a look at how Christina Milian wears stripes, which also happens to be black & white! Talk about two trend in one! ;-)

tumblr_lyokqzHJYT1qesepao1_500So, what trend is YOUR fave? Can you see yourself wearing one of these three trends when Spring comes? If so, let me know! Until next time, be blessed…XO!

~Whitney

Celeb Inspired Friday’s: Rita O. & Michelle O.

25 Friday Jan 2013

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Happy Friday!!!

Today’s post is simple and sweet. This weeks looks are from Rita Ora and the lovely 1st Lady, Michelle Obama. While these ladies are on the complete opposite ends of the style spectrum, the looks I went with are similar in that they’re simple and chic.

Rita is wearing all black and as any woman knows, black on black is the epitome of classic. I love how she wore the knee high boots with a longer skirt. Sometimes mini skirts and knee high boots can look a bit raunchy, for lack of a better word. Rita’s look was perfectly put together and she looks very nice. I went with ankle booties in my recreation just to give the outfit a different look.

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Now onto Mrs. O. As always, she looks classy but her hair and the popped collar give the look a bit of an edge. This Alexander McQueen look was perfect for her because she’s tall and statuesque. I also like the tail on the back of the shirt; nice touch!

In my Polyvore look, I went with a balzer/jacket and the belt. I like a cinched waist! I noticed in Mrs. O’s look, she wore bronze shoes like the McQueen model. I wasn’t sure if I liked the bronze with the black and white. But once I created my Polyvore version, it worked well. The sandal I picked may have a higher heel than what the 1st lady would wear but for Polyvore, it’ll do. ;-)

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So, which look would you mostly likely wear; Rita O or Michelle O? I’m actually feeling the Mrs. O look. It’s something about that bronze I really like. Until next time, have a wonderful weekend and be blessed!

~Whitney

Celeb Inspired Friday’s

11 Friday Jan 2013

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Happy Friday, loves! I hope you’ve had a productive week. I am ready for some rest and relaxation for sure!

Today’s post is a new feature I’d like to call, Celeb Inspired Friday’s. This segment will feature 2 celeb looks and my Polyvore creation of their look, or my own creation featuring clothes form my closet  Today, I deiced to stick with Polyvore in recreating Emma Stone & Chrisette Michelle;s recent looks.

Emma’s look is so perfect from head to toe. I love her in all red! Chrisette is more casual, funky & laid back. I’ve been a fan of her style and music for years. I love how she plays with different looks and styles in order to keep it fresh. Take a closer look at both ladies below!

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So from night to day (or day to night), theses celebs show us how you can be fabulous dressed up or down. Until next time, take care & be blessed…xo!

~Whitney

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Transitional Leopard & Black

09 Friday Nov 2012

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Leopard and black is such a common combination and I for one LOVE it! This outfit was one of those “last minute” picks for me. I was laying in bed thinking about what to wear and it hit me. I can wear my dress as a skirt again! I’ve worn it that way once before, but during the summer. Thanks to warm tights and those Bakers knee boots, I turned that once summer outfit into a cute fall/winter look! I really like transitional pieces such as this dress. Quick style tip: transitional pieces save money and allow your creativity to run wild while trying to figure out what to pair it with next!

I think this look can be worn just about anywhere but on this day, I wore it to class. I usually don’t wear dresses or skirts to class, unless I have a presentation. I’m glad I decided to change it up because this outfit got a lot of compliments and above all, I felt good in it ;-)

Boots: Bakers

Dress: Target
Sweater: Thrifted (Nine West)

So what are some transitional pieces that you have in your closet? If you don’t know, check out your summer/spring wardrobe and see what you can come up with. I always try on several looks/items, when I have the time , so I know what works and I know what looks good with what. Try it, if you haven’t already, and let me know what you come up with!

Still need help? Check out the look below! There are some GREAT items in the Polyvore look that can be worn differently, OR altogether.

Take care and be blessed!

~Whitney

Ladies & Such

07 Wednesday Nov 2012

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So this Sunday I went to brunch with a few of my girlfriends, who are also part of my wedding party. Every few months we decide on a spot to to have lunch, dinner or brunch. Sunday, we decided to eat at Granny’s Restaurant. It’s a down home, southern style restaurant with GREAT food. Chicken and waffles and shrimp and grits were a hit at our table ;-)

As far as my outfit, I decided to wear my new thrifted, suede skirt to brunch. I was hesitant at first to try it on because it didn’t have a size. However, I fell in love with the color and the skirt was in EXCELLENT condition. I paired it with a black and white sweater that I’ve had for years, and then pulled out my knee boots from Bakers. These boots are my favorite; they’re super comfy, stylish, and they fit over my huge calves, LOL!

Sweater: Marshalls
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Skirt: Thrifted ($2.50)
Boots: Bakers

My friends showed up looking pretty stylish as well but, that’s no surprise ;-) My good friends Jen and Jess (twins) wore these cute flats from Target. I saw both pair a while back but never tried them on. After seeing these two Sunday, I wish I would’ve picked up both pair!

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Lastly, I had to shout out Ms. Jen. She and I were roommates back at Delaware State and we’ve been tight ever since. She’s been natural for awhile now and I always love how she styles her locs. Her hair has grown so much these past couple  months! Also, can we get a round of applause for her lip color?! How on trend is the dark, vampy lipsitck? Flawless ;-)

Lipstick: Cyber (MAC)
Blazer: Thrifted
Glasses: Norman Kavali

All in all, I had a great time with my girls and I can’t wait to meet up with them again. Hopefully the rest of the gang can be in attendance next time :-) Until next time, be blessed!

~Whitney

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01 Thursday Nov 2012

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What a LONG week! I went from having no power, to my car not starting, to oversleeping. Whew! I am so thankful that my family and I now have power, and that my car is now up and running. As far as the oversleeping, it happens to the best of us, right? ;-)

Due to all those crazy events, I didn’t have it in me to get “dressed” this week. I do however want to share an outfit that I wore a few Sunday’s ago. I wanted to post these looks but I never got around to it. My mother gave me this dress and I immediately fell in love. The material is so soft and comfortable and I absolutely LOVE the details. I added some chunky jewelry, my favorite purse, and comfy/cute flats. I got a lot of compliments on the dress (and on my accessories)…thanks mommy ;-)

Enjoy the looks and feel free to let me know what you think. Be safe out there. My thoughts and prayers are with those who were affected by the storm. Stay positive & be blessed!

~Whitney

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Sneak Peek

25 Thursday Oct 2012

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Good evening friends & happy Hump Day! I’m in the middle of packing for my weekend trip to NY/NJ but I decided to take a quick break. I’m so excited to announce that I am one of the judges for this weekends International Junior Miss Scholarship Pageant (NY/NJ)! While this is not my first time judging, it is my first time judging a pageant on this level. To be asked was such an honor. I absolutely LOVE to encourage young girls and being apart of a pageant/scholarship program  is something I plan to do in the future, thanks to my little sister ;-) So this is my first step in that direction and I couldn’t be more thankful.

Of course I have to “dress the part” so I’ve decided to wear my new favorite LBD. I decided to wear my LBD because its simple yet a tad sexy because of the shoulder and back cut outs. I can always dress it up with accessories and such so that’s a plus! I’ll be judging Saturday and Sunday and I haven’t chosen my outfit for Saturday so we’ll see what I come up with ;-)

Enjoy the sneak peek pics of my first weekend outfit and I’ll be sure to do a full post on the rest of my weekend looks Sunday. You can also keep up with me on Instagram (wnicjames) and on Facebook. I plan to post a lot of my weekend adventures there as well. Be blessed & take care….XO!

~Whitney

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