Kimberly West of Style + Life + Fashion

Author: Kimberly West

Style+Life+Fashion is the brainchild of Kimberly West, a consultant, and on-air lifestyle expert. Although Kim started blogging as a hobby due to her love for Fashion, she quickly gained a loyal following as a respected industry expert and contributor for numerous fashion websites. She seeks to provide the latest trends as well as educate consumers about all aspects of fashion. Kim has hosted television segments as a fashion and lifestyle expert with ABC 33/40, WBRC Fox6, ABC2 News, Fox 45 WBFF, The List Baltimore, and WBAL News. Her fashion interviews include well-known industry experts such as Tai Beauchamp, Tomima Edmark, Julie Weiss, Clinton Kelly, Gianni Rich, Darius Gibbs, Dean Banowetz, and Lilliana Vazquez. In addition, she’s interviewed reality star Queensly Felix and R&B Artist, Keyshia Cole. She has also collaborated with online features for Glamour Magazine, Harper’s Bazaar, and Macy’s, and worked to stream digital content and video for New York Fashion Week 2010.

Accessories / February 17, 2015

Azazie Online Bridal Boutique – Reliable and Quality Shopping Experience

Azazie is an online Bridal Boutique with an array of dresses in all colors and sizes. The boutique carries wedding, bridesmaid, and mother of the bride dresses. Shoppers can purchase accessories such as wraps and sashes along with samples (and swatches.)

I was a bride many years ago and recognize the importance of purchasing wedding accessories from a reputable retailer. Azazie provides an easy online shopping experience: select the dress style, color, size and add to the shopping cart. The boutique also carries sizes 2 through 26 which is great for women of various sizes. The checkout experience was fairly easy with a log in and confirmation by the customer.

Quality starts with simple details. I received my dress in a well made garment bag on the hanger. The Azazie Katrina princess cut dress was beautiful in design; made with chiffon fabric and small pleats/tucks. The dress also had bra cups for the lady who wants to go braless.

I’m a versatile girl who likes to wear bridesmaid dresses as a cocktail dress for a night out. I also decided to add a touch of color with teal blue accessories (shoes, earrings, and bracelet) and fur coat for warmth in the winter season.

There’s a variety of options when shopping for bridal wear beyond attending a wedding. One can visit Azazie.com for pageanty, prom, hosting, and special night. I had a wonderful shopping experience with Azazie.com and would suggest the online retailer to anyone who’s searching for reliable, quality bridal dresses and accessories.

About Azazie:

Azazie is on a mission to reinvent the way you shop for special occasion dresses. We believe that everyone should own custom-made pieces that are of the highest quality and tailored for a perfect fit – all the while being affordable. Our unique platform matches your needs to the skilled craftsmanship of a small group of artisan tailors and ships that one-of-a-kind dress right to your door.

Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / February 15, 2015

Organization and Time Management Printables: To Do Lists

Lifestyle Printables are the latest self management, organization tool. I like to use them not only for my home but also in terms of selecting cosmetics, bill paying, blogging, and meal planning.

Printables are the perfect solution for simple living. Here’s how it works: select the list that’s specific to your life goals, print the list or add fun graphics, and check off items as we move through our tasks.

Some people like to use daily lists (such as the one below) and others prefer to create a lifestyle binder. No matter what’s your preference this is a great way to feel more in control of your life.

In addition, sharing is caring and we appreciate all of the bloggers that provided printables for us via Pinterest.com Check back with StyleLifeFashion.com for our list of newly designed printables.

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Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / February 13, 2015

Pevonia Botanica Dry Skin Cleanser and Lotion – Beauty Regimen

I try to keep a consistent beauty regimen because I’m no longer a lady in her twenties. I’m also a firm believer that beauty has very little to do with features but more about maintenance. My beauty regimen (which varies from day to night) includes facial cleanser, moisturizer, lip balm, body mist, bb cream, coconut oil, and nail repair polish.

If you follow my site, you already know that I truly believe in good skin care products. This is the result of having eczema and always seeking moisturizing products for my dry skin. Luckily, Pevonia keeps me updated on the latest skin care products (as a blogger ambassador.) This month I received Pevonia Botanica’s Dry Skin Cleanser and Lotion. The Pevonia Botanica Dry Skin Cleanser removes makeup impurities and helps to counteract dryness; the Dry Skin Lotion removes tap water impurities and soften the skin.

I like to use my Pevonia Dry Skin products before bedtime to restore my skin and use the Stem Cell Intensive Cream before applying my makeup. The most significant point to remember about the Dry Skin Lotion is that it’s actually a spray lotion which eliminates wasting the product. Both products (the cleanser and lotion) go on easily and do not irritate the skin.

If you’re too busy to visit the local spa but need to include a product in your beauty regimen that gives the appearance of healthy skin, visit Pevonia.com I am happy to have been introduced to the product and will continue using to see more results.

Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / February 11, 2015

Shake Shack Opening in Baltimore | Inner Harbor Location

Shake Shack® is proud to announce that it will open its first-ever location in Baltimore, MD on Monday, February 16th at 11:00 AM in the Inner Harbor at 400 East Pratt Street, across from the iconic National Aquarium. Shake Shack is a critically acclaimed, modern day “roadside” burger stand known for its 100% all-natural, antibiotic-free Angus beef burgers (no hormones added ever), griddled-crisp flat-top dogs, fresh-made frozen custard, crinkle cut fries, and more. A fun and lively community gathering place with widespread appeal, Shake Shack has earned a cult-like following around the world. “We’re thrilled to join the dynamic city of Baltimore, and we couldn’t ask for a better home than the heart of the Inner Harbor,” said Shake Shack CEO Randy Garutti. “We’ll be working hard to build the Shack as a true community gathering spot for locals and visitors alike to enjoy a ShackBurger®, crinkle fries, frozen custard and a beer, near the waterfront.” In addition to the core favorites, the Baltimore Shack will serve two location-specific core favorites, the Baltimore Shack will serve two location-specific frozen custard concretes: Pratt St. Pie oh My (vanilla custard and slice of Baltimore baker Dangerously Delicious blueberry pancake pie) and Salty Balty (chocolate and vanilla custard, chocolate truffle cookie dough, cheesecake blondie and sea salt). The Shack Attack (chocolate custard, fudge sauce, chocolate truffle cookie dough, Mast Brothers dark chocolate chunks and chocolate sprinkles), a classic Shack fan favorite that originated at Shake Shack’s flagship location in NYC’s Madison Square Park, will be available as well.

As part of its mission to Stand For Something Good®, the Baltimore Shack is partnering with Moveable Feast, which provides nutritious meals at no cost to those in need. Five percent of sales from the Salty Balty concrete will be donated to Moveable Feast, and Shake Shack team members will volunteer at events run by the charitable organization. In keeping with Shake Shack’s commitment to green architecture and eco-friendly construction, the interior walls of the Shack are clad in reclaimed antique barn wood siding. Like all Shacks, this location features energy-efficient kitchen equipment and lighting. Booths are made from lumber certified by the Forest Stewardship Council, and tabletops are made from reclaimed bowling alley lanes hand-crafted in Brooklyn, NY.

For more information: www.shakeshack.com | www.facebook.com/shakeshack | www.twitter.com/shakeshack

About Shake Shack Shake Shack® (NYSE: SHAK) is a modern day “roadside” burger stand known for its 100% all-natural, antibiotic-free Angus beef burgers (no hormones added ever), hot dogs, frozen custard, crinkle cut fries, beer and wine (available at select locations), and more. With its fresh, simple, high-quality food at a great value, Shake Shack is a fun and lively community-gathering place with widespread appeal. From its premium ingredients and caring hiring practices to its environmentally responsible designs and deep community investment, Shake Shack’s mission is to Stand For Something Good®. Since the original Shack opened in 2004 in NYC’s Madison Square Park, the company has opened multiple locations in New York, New Jersey, Washington, DC, Connecticut, Georgia, Illinois, Nevada, Pennsylvania, Florida, Massachusetts, Virginia, and international locations including in London, Istanbul, Dubai, Moscow, and more.

Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / February 10, 2015

MERCEDES-BENZ FASHION WEEK NEW YORK FW 2015 – LIVE STREAM

Fashion Week season kicks off this Wednesday in New York, pick up the live stream here…

Rightster is thrilled to be working with IMG once again to provide the official live stream across theMBFW FW 2015
The Rightster fashion portal will feature:

50+ LIVE shows will be broadcast through our 24/7 automatically updating player.
Behind the Scenes looks
Model & Designer Interviews
Studio Stops

You can access the LIVE player here

California / February 9, 2015

ASCAP Grammy Brunch: #KINGSMAN Fun, Style and Photos

This year’s ASCAP Grammy Brunch proved to be a good time for all and 20th Century Fox’s KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE set up a special KINGSMAN Photo Parlor to capture all the excitement at the SLS Hotel at Beverly Hills yesterday. The KINGSMAN Photo Parlor gave guests the chance to snap some fun photos with special props that were both gentlemen-worthy and necessities for every top spy like Colin Firth and Michael Caine who save the world from SAMUEL L. JACKSON in KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE.

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Special guests included celebrities, writers, producers, artists and executives like NICOLE GEORGE-MIDDLETON, VP at ASCAP, MIR HARRIS of ASCAP, KENNY BURNS, VERSE SIMMONDS, MELODY THORNTON, AJ JOHNSON, KAM PARKER, LAURIEANN GIBSON, DJ TRAUMA, BRIDGET KELLY and more!

Check out the fun photo booth freshness below and feel free to share with your readers. Don’t forget KINGSMAN: THE SECRET SERVICE is in theaters nationwide this FRIDAY, 2/13!

Baltimore | Birmingham | Atlanta / February 8, 2015

Homemade Soup and Recipe – Lifestyle Tip

I like to make homemade soup for my family during the winter months. It’s a fairly easy recipe and can be a hearty meal. As new generation women, we’re busy and need simple ideas to make our lives easier; one option is to make soup.

Eating soup can be a healthy meal substitute from our normal grilled caesar salad. Simply cook the recipe, store in ziplock bags, and put in the freezer. Also, depending on the amount that’s left over, one can store soup (in the freezer) for family sick days.

There’s two easy steps I like to incorporate that’s less time consuming when cooking the recipe. Number one, use a soup starter mix and number two, take pre cooked chicken breast (from last night’s dinner) and shred for your recipe. If you want to get “fancy” add vegetables to the recipe as well.

After you’re done don’t forget to serve in your soups mugs (I found a set at the thrift shop) with crackers or make a batch of crescent rolls on the side. You can sit back and watch your favorite reality show because dinner’s done!

Beauty / February 7, 2015

National Go Red Day 2015 – Live Stream Fashion Show at MBFW

National Go Red Day 2015 is to help bring awareness to heart disease and stroke in women, which is the #1 killer of women, killing 1 and 3 women.

There are so many women in all of our lives that we care about, so we are trying to help raise awareness.

TUNE IN: The official Go Red Fashion Show live stream, Feb 12th at New York Fashion week with this link: http://bit.ly/RDC15

Go-Red-For-Women-Red-Dress-Awards — Go Red for Women Fashion Show

Accessories / February 6, 2015

The Pearl Source – Style Options for Wearing Pearls

Valentine’s Day is right around the corner and it’s the perfect time to start your gift selection. Whether it’s showing love to your mom or a romantic date, gifting a beautiful strand of pearls can bring a smile to anyone’s face.

pearls-rihanna3 — Rihanna wearing Pearls

I adore pearls because they’re simple, chic, and elegant. A beautiful strand of pearls can be worn a variety of ways. If you’re striving for a simple style, wear pearls with a business suit, blouse, or cashemere sweater. Another option for a hip look is wear to pearls with a chambray top or leather jacket; and of course there’s always the traditional option of wearing pearls with a gown. The point is that pearls can be worn to dress up or dress down depending on your personal style.

Don’t forget to consider the length of your necklace in terms of the neckline and the size of your wrist (for bracelets.) One never wants to look fashionable and their pearl bracelet keeps sliding or risk losing a family heirloom.

According to Jackie Kennedy, “Pearls are always appropriate.” Visit The Pearl Source for exquisite pearls at an affordable price.

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California / February 6, 2015

Angela Simmons and FIFTY SHADES OF GREY

Just moments ago hip hop royalty Angela Simmons debuted an exclusive teaser of her #Bae portrait shot by the one and only Lance Gross inspired by the new movie FIFTY SHADES OF GREY.

FIFTY SHADES OF GREY is slated to release next week just in time for Valentine’s Day, but in the meantime, check out Angela’s HOT portrait below as well as a sneak peak from Wild ‘n Out cast member and Vine sensation King Bach. Be on the lookout for more photos from the shoot dropping next week!