TALK OF ALABAMA LIFESTYLE SEGMENT – Spring 2017 Fashion & Beauty Trends

Yesterday, I hosted a Lifestyle Segment on Talk of Alabama; sharing fashion and beauty must-haves to help everyone look their best for the new season.

This segment featured not only beauty products but also touched upon the latest fashion trends from Ann Taylor Spring 2017 Collection.

The products I presented on ABC 33/40 included Over EZParaguard, G. M. Collin Instant Radiance Anti-Aging Eye Patches, DECLEOR Aurabsolu Refreshing Mist, Bioré Skincare Acne Collection, Curél Hydra Therapy Wet Skin Moisturizer, Ban Roll-On Deodorant, Spa @ Home by Masque Bar Sleeping Mask, Rimmel London Magnif’Eyes Eye Contouring Palette, KORRES Body Butter in Basil Lemon, LAVANILA Laboratories The Healthy Fragrance-Free Deodorant, Crest Whitening System, and Vaseline Intensive Care Spray Lotion.

Here’s the breakdown:

Face

DECLEOR Aurabsolu Refreshing Mist

Bioré Skincare Acne Collection

Spa Home Mask

Rimmel London

Crest Whitening System

Body

Over EZ

Paraguard

G. M. Collin Instant Radiance Anti-Aging Eye Patches

Ban Deodarant

Curel

Vaseline Spray Lotion

Korres Lotion

Fashion

Tassel Suede Pumps

Bell-Sleeve Silk Blouse

Ruffle Front Sweater

Click Here To Watch:  TALK OF ALABAMA

Mother’s Day Style and Shopping List from Ann Taylor

It’s time to start thinking about what you’d like to gift your mom – and what she would like to wear – on Mother’s Day (May 14).

Ann Taylor’s Spring 2017 collection features trends such as bow and tassel details, earthy neutrals, gem stones and swinging spring dresses – perfect for any taste or style.  The brand’s International Women’s Day Scarf collection ($128 at AnnTaylor.com) is also a great way to honor the women and mothers in your life – with each scarf hand-dyed by women from a village in the Himalayas, all as unique as the women who made them.

I would also like to highlight the new video, This is Ann, which highlights past, present and futures generations of women and the victories they have achieved, to consider sharing as well.

What To Wear: Sneakers Beyond The Ordinary Look

This season everyone’s opting for comfortable shoes. Slide sandals, ballerina flats, and sneakers are spring must-have items.

Purchasing a pair of sneakers is the one fashion trend that sticks out. This comfortable shoe can not only be worn with an athletic shirt and leggings. Sneakers are (now) styled in a variety of ways beyond the ordinary attire.

From midi skirts to track pants, wearing a pair of sneakers provides comfort and style.

Photo Credit from PeopleStyle.com

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African Fashions Meet the Stylish Traveler

Shangani Fashion’s debut presentation during New York Fashion Week conveys contemporary cuts that are accented with vintage accessories. Shangani Fashion Designs are a juxtaposition of culture and style. Shangani is an African tribe who dwelled near the Shangani River in Zimbabwe, Africa. The tribe was named after its founder; and the name “Shoshangani” means traveler. Shangani Fashion is a brand inspired by the experience of travel and the exposure of different cultures.
Creations by Shangani’s Designers merge their travel experiences with colorful ethnic prints, and contemporary shapes to create a high fashion, ready-to-wear look. Traditional African fabrics with a modern mix, is the passion behind Shangani Fashions.

The design duo collaborating on the aesthetics are Fashion Designers Elesia Peterman and Mary Moore. Moore is a graduate of the University of Zimbabwe and a world traveler.  “My inspirations are fusions of my cultural, travel experiences and my Zimbabwean heritage and styles. Shoppers will find divers influences from the Caribbean, European and Middle-Eastern expressions in my fashions. I enjoy mixing various African influences with a contemporary cut and shape for a modernized look. And the result is a ready-to-wear brand that is suitable for all occasions” explains Mary Moore.

My creative inspiration comes from a fusion of time, epoch periods and cultures, while remaining Afrocentric“. States Elesia Peterman. “I want our line to show that African print transcends. The looks can be worn strictly as traditional wear, but the looks can also be incorporated in business and everyday casual use. What makes our line unique is that it isn’t just an African meets Western cohesion. Our goal is to reach and inspire a much bigger market. Our line is an international fusion. Also, being a millennial, I feel I can relate with the style trends my peers are excited about.. I want to use clothing design as my voice and demonstration of creativity.

Shangani offers looks for both men and women, and intends to expand the menswear line for upcoming seasons. The garments are wearable for business casual or as formal wear. Depending on the type of garment design, the brand uses one-hundred percent cotton, applied with Dutch Wax print, Denim and other uniquely blended materials of the finest quality. Completing the Afro-inspired look, the Shangani brand also features handcrafted travel handbags and clutch bags. Accessories such as earrings, bracelets and shoes, add a hint of sophistication to an individual’s look.

Fashion Week El Paseo Livestream – Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau

The Greater Palm Springs Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) will share designer fashions from the runway with Facebook Live videos during select events during Fashion Week El Paseo. The public is invited to join the excitement of the fashion show dubbed the “Best of the West” by watching the live videos on the CVB’s Facebook page (facebook.com/palmspringsoasis).

Live streams are scheduled for the following events:

Sunday, March 19
6 p.m. PST– Le Chien Masquerade Party (Runway Show)

Monday, March 20
8:30 p.m. PST – From El Paseo to Everywhere – A Fashionable Flight! (Runway Show)

Tuesday, March 21
8:30 p.m. PST – Michael Costello and the Stars of Project Runway (Runway Show)

Wednesday, March 22
10:30 a.m. PST – Trunk Show with the Stars of Project Runway (Trunk Show)

For information contact:
Krystal Kusmieruk, Social Media Manager
kkusmieruk@gpscvb.com / 760.969.1337

Photo credit: Tiffany Clark

About El Paseo Fashion Week
Held on El Paseo in Palm Desert, California — the epicenter of luxury retail in Greater Palm Springs —El Paseo Fashion Week, a consumer- and industry-driven event is widely acknowledged as the premier West Coast fashion event of the season. The eight-day fashion and lifestyle extravaganza will begin on March 18. The succeeding days are scheduled with an array of spectacular runway and trunk shows featuring the latest collections of top and emerging designers, and meet-and-greet receptions. www.fashionweekelpaseo.com.

About Greater Palm Springs
The Greater Palm Springs Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) is the official tourism agency for the entire Coachella Valley, providing sales, marketing and promotional efforts targeted to potential leisure and convention group markets. The CVB serves more than 2,000 business partners throughout Riverside County’s nine-city region of Palm Springs, Desert Hot Springs, Cathedral City, Rancho Mirage, Palm Desert, Indian Wells, La Quinta, Indio and Coachella. For more information on Greater Palm Springs, visit www.visitgreaterpalmsprings.com.

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Shrimp & Grits Co. | The Story Behind the Southern Fashion Company

Jacob Adams is the owner and founder of Shrimp & Grits Co. which is a self-proclaimed southern fashion company. The brand’s selection of men and women’s clothing includes tees, polos, hats, and other high quality, comfortable clothes. Adams explains that the company is inspired by quality, comfort, fun, and southern culture with their apparel in stores in Indiana, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, and Virginia.

Adams describes why he thinks people have been drawn to his brand since he launched in 2015 saying, “Just like anyone else, I always loved being on vacation and I thought how can I be just as comfortable at home? By providing leisurely clothes made of high quality material that look great, Shrimp&Grits is able to offer a relaxed vibe all year long.”

It’s a simple story, but it’s one that has resonated quickly with shoppers. The company saw significant growth in 2016 and expects even bigger numbers in 2017.

According to Jacob Adams:

  • Shrimp&Grits will continue to provide updates to their growing selection of apparel at https://www.shrimpandgritsco.com/
  • The clothing at Shrimp&Grits can be dressed up or dressed down, which is perfect for the person looking for fashionable flexibility.
  • The story of his company is proof positive that people who share the same passions will always come together to support one another and their business.

Fashionable Inspirational T-Shirts: Share Your Beliefts

In a world filled with so many images and opinions, positive inspiration is all around us. There are simple ways to seek motivation; one unique way to feel inspired is with the use of fashion.

Crazy Cool Threads has created a collection of faith-based T-Shirts.  The term “cool threads” embodies the company, having inspirational/faith-based slogans printed on the front.

Taking a #StyleSelfie

The unisex shirts are super-soft and range in sizes extra-small to extra-large.  I was happy to receive my Forgiven Shirt.  On Sunday afternoons (or #SelfcareSunday) I like to wear inspirational t-shirts; serving as a voice to those around me.

Also, Crazy Cool Threads showcases style options on the website, dressing the t-shirts with a hat or statement necklace. Tell us, how do you seek to inspire (or share your beliefs) with those around you?

About Crazy Cool Threads:

We are a Faith based company that has set out to design on-trend quality Christ centered clothing to reach and influence people.

Share your faith without sacrificing style in the cute creations from Crazy Cool Threads. With a wide range of fun, faithful favorites, this company showcases inspirational clothing to fit your style and faith in Jesus with adorable twists on traditional sayings. Whether you’re feelin’ funky in the “Jesus Vibes” tee or you rock a classic “Keep the Faith” shirt, these soft, sophisticated shirts will be the perfect addition to any Easter basket!

Forgiven Tee: All your sins will be forgiven with this gentle gear from Crazy Cool Threads. Sit back and relax after church in this white tee with a vintage charcoal design.

Ethnic Design Sleeveless Party Dress from AMI Clubwear

AMI Clubwear shipped a Sleeveless Party Dress and I had a variety of choices for this subtle look.

The ethnic design (and length) was perfect for my frame.  I also styled the dress with a mirror belt and mauve toned pumps.

In addition, wearing the right belt can be an asset to any appearance.  This small accessory defines the waist and hide imperfections.

Click here to purchase:  Navy Mauve Ethnic V-Cut Sleeveless Knee Length Party Dress

 

Spring Style: Update Your Wardrobe on a Budget

With warmer weather on the way, it’s time to ditch the boots and coats; bring back day dresses, cute cardigans and sandals! The turn of the season is always exciting for fashion lovers, although constantly updating your wardrobe doesn’t come cheap. However there’s a way you can look great every day without having to buy excessive clothing items and spending a whole lot of money- and that’s with a capsule wardrobe. Here you have a limited amount of pieces but which all work together and can be mixed, matched and worn in different ways. That way you don’t feel like you’re always in the same thing. Here’s how you can go about it.

Featured Photo from Nordstrom Rack

Staple Pieces

Staple pieces are your main items of clothing. For spring this could be a couple of day dresses, some light tops, some jeans, skirts and shorts. If you pick a color scheme and stick with it, for example, pastels each item will work with everything else. Alternatively, you could go with neutrals and add color to each outfit with accessories.

Jackets

Bear in mind for spring that while the sun has finally made an appearance, it can still be quite chilly on some days. Light jackets and cardigans are needed, so you don’t end up freezing half way through the day! Choose colors that go with your staple items, or again go with a neutral like white or gray, which will go with anything. Jackets can be worn for most of the year so it might be worth spending a bit more money on. Here are 50 brilliant fashion hacks that’ll save you a ton of money, a resource you could check out if you’re shopping on budget.  It’s useful to know when to splurge and when to save when it comes to buying clothing.

Footwear

You’ll no longer need your Uggs when the spring comes back around, but it’s not quite flip-flop weather in the spring either. Some cute sandals or ballet pumps are perfect for the daytime. A pair of flat boots would work well too. Team up with a day dress, tights, boots and jacket for a chilly spring daytime look.

Accessories

Accessories are so important, especially when it comes to capsule wardrobes. When you’re not wearing lots of clothing items, accessories can dress each outfit up or down and make it look different every time. Some statement necklaces in spring colors, some scarves, sunglasses, and handbags are key accessories. A plain swing dress (for example) could be worn with a necklace and heels for the evening. The perfect way to switch things up is to wear a cardigan, flats and scarf.

Makeup

Finally, it’s not just your wardrobe you need to update for spring, but your makeup bag too! Choose lighter base products and foundations, and bronzy peach tones to warm up your complexion with blush and bronzer. Peach, coral, and light pink lipstick shades work well, although make sure you keep your skin tone in mind. Deciding whether you have cool or warm undertones is the first step, then choose lip shades with complementing undertone colors.

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