Beyonce’s Mom, Miss TinaKnowles Lawson, took Instagram by storm in this bespoke power suit by Ghanaian fashion brand Christie Brown.
Christie Brown (CB) takes great pride in how it develops traditional African fabrics into contemporary garments without downplaying their African roots.
With a diverse range of clientele including the backup singers of Award-winning pop-singer Beyoncé Knowles Carter, Stylist; TY Hunter, Beauty Queen, Menaye Donkor, OAP, Nikki Sammonas, Berla Mundi, Makeup Artist, Sandra Don-Arthur and some of Ghana’s most iconic women, CB is and has always been show-stopping. The brand won the Emerging Designer of the Year Award in 2009 at the Arise Africa Fashion Week in Johannesburg; to being the only Ghanaian label showcased at the Arise L’Afrique-A-Porter in Paris Fashion Week in March 2010. It has also received several features and media mentions in Teen Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar, Vogue Italia, Canoe 53 and Glamour Magazine.
As a creative professional, I am often called into meetings that require a stylish flair. Long gone are the days of wearing the boring, basic black suit. In this day and age, women are seen wearing pink pencil skirts and vinyl pointy heels.
Back to the post! I was scheduled for a consultation and needed an upbeat look. One way to achieve a fashionable but yet professional outfit is to pair traditional clothing pieces with an on-trend pattern or accessory. For example, wear a striped blazer with a lace camisole.
In the look below, I’m wearing a leopard button-down blouse, high-waisted dress pants, and denim jacket. To elevate this outfit, I wore my favorite tassel earrings.
Style 101: Dress according to your individualized profession!
A few additional stylish business dress tips include:
Wear a wrap dress.
Select blazers in bold colors or neutral tones such as camel or red.
Purchase a crisp white shirt but select various styles such as puff sleeves.
Great professional accessories include wearing a logo belt or a vintage scarf.
Keep up with the time by wearing a statement watch.
Denim Jacket: America’s Consignment and Thrift | Leopard Shirt & Tassel Earrings: Express | Crossbody Handbag: Louis Vuitton similar
Real fashion starts on the streets. To better explain, there’s something about a woman that can mix pieces in her closet and create a magazine-worthy look.
Having a great sense of style doesn’t require an endless bank account. It’s merely training the eye to select quality clothing and accessories.
Die-hard fashionista’s share endless wardrobe inspiration on both Instagram and Pinterest.
Golden Globe and BAFTA nominee Kaitlyn Dever (Unbelievable, Booksmart) took a stand for sustainable fashion when she arrived at the Oscars® wearing a breathtaking custom-made ethical gown by Louis Vuitton as an ambassador for Suzy Amis Cameron’s Red Carpet Green Dress™ (RCGD) in collaboration with TENCEL™ Luxe. The Louis Vuitton custom-made gown is made of ethical and eco-responsible certified silk satin, embroidered with Swarovski crystals and glass beads. This is the second consecutive year Louis Vuitton has partnered with the global change-making organization.
It is with partners like Vuitton and TENCEL™ Luxe, RCGD is able to create red carpet “moments” and make them “movements” bringing sustainable designs to the forefront of conversation and action within the fashion industry. RCGD is a women-led global change-making organization creating red carpet “moments” to “movements” bringing sustainable designs to the forefront of conversation and action within the fashion industry. It was conceived in 2009 by Suzy Amis Cameron during the press tour for her husband, James Cameron’s film “Avatar”. In partnership with The Academy Awards®, RCGD challenges designers from around the world to deliver eco-friendly garments through a no-waste, circular economy approach, social impact consideration, fair and humane treatment of manufacturers, a clear supply chain and, importantly, materials which use a high proportion of eco-friendly and recycled materials.
Turning red carpet moments into sustainable design movements in 2020 and beyond, the organization will continue its sustainable collaborations with impact brands, educational initiatives for emerging talent, in addition to the creation of groundbreaking digital content. Leading fashion houses Louis Vuitton, Vivienne Westwood, Armani, Elie Saab, Swarovski, Christian Siriano, Bulgari, Dunhill, and Reformation have joined the campaign to create sustainable gowns for the biggest award show in the world, The Academy Awards®. Established campaign representatives have included Naomie Harris, Olga Kurylenko, Kellan Lutz, Gina Rodriguez, Sophie Turner, Emma Roberts, Priyanka Bose, Lakeith Stanfield, Zoey Deutch, Camila Alves, Danielle Macdonald and Laura Harrier.
To qualify as a RCGD eco-conscious garment, each piece must either be made from sustainable materials, including organic, recycled or repurposed fibers. Other features include using hand-made detailing or incorporating natural dye processing, with a dedicated focus on minimal negative impact on the environment, and environmentally and socially responsible design. The sustainable criteria is overseen by Good On You, a partner of RCGD. Good On You is the world’s leading rating system on ethical and sustainable fashion to assist people in making positive shopping choices–all delivered through an accessible app.
HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 09: Kaitlyn Dever arrives at the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Steve Granitz/WireImage)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 09: Kaitlyn Dever attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Kevin Mazur/Getty Images)HOLLYWOOD, CALIFORNIA – FEBRUARY 09: Kaitlyn Dever attends the 92nd Annual Academy Awards at Hollywood and Highland on February 09, 2020 in Hollywood, California. (Photo by Amy Sussman/Getty Images)
The best way to determine if you made a good purchase is when you wear something multiple times. That’s how I feel about the burgundy moto jacket seen in feature the photo.
I originally bought this jacket as part of my fall capsule wardrobe and has served as a great staple piece!
Creating A Signature Style:
My week normally ends by attending a church service with my family. Therefore, I need a closet filled with blouses, blazers, dresses, and skirts.
After taking a test, I discovered that my signature style is considered to be chic; meaning I prefer a powerful look and sharp lines.
Understanding your personal style is one of the first steps towards looking your best. It enables you to shop according to items that catch your eye and not necessarily what’s seen on a store mannequin.
The plaid ankle pants and v-cut mules I’m wearing are from Express. If you follow my Instagram account, you are right, I shop there very often because they carry Petite sizes.
Remember, clothing and dress communicates your personality, mood, and attitude!
Yanina Fashion House greets the second decade of the XXI century by creating a daring, extravagant and at the same time extremely elegant Spring-Summer collection.
Stepping aside from the usual noble and discreet black and white style, designer Yulia Yanina in SS2020 collection reveals the additional facets of the designer’s work with colors and flowers.
The collection is inspired by legendary beauties of the sixties, who created the most memorable images of the generation, inspired the designer for this collection, such as Audrey Hepburn or Catherine Deneuve, Jacqueline Kennedy or Lee Radziwill. Fringes and overalls will remind of such legends as Cher and Jane Fonda, while striking mini will evoke the style of Jean Schrimpton and Twiggy.
“Rebellious spirit under the bourgeois classics » – this is the mood of a new chapter in the history of the Yanina Fashion House.
Those inspirations create a glamorous and dream-like universe. At the end of the show, Yanina comes back to the iconic dresses of the House – black dresses with the signature embroidery of filigree work. The cut is both chaste and outrageous, classical and audacious: the past enables the designer to create modern clothes, made for women who want to make a difference.
Yanina’s new collection is an ode to freedom and boldness: it magnifies the female body with chic and timeless pieces. This new collection marks a new chapter in the history of the House counting 25 years of dressing women around the world.
The fountainhead of a river or stream; the place from which a flow of water begins. A person who or thing which is the chief or prime cause of a specified condition, quality, emotion, etc.; a place where such a condition, etc. originates. A place where, or process by which, energy or some specific component enters a system; a point or center from which a fluid or current flows.
Like pure water spouting out of the Mother Earth and flowing down the rocks covered of moss in a virgin forest. The sources are several. They can be made with joy or sadness, with happiness, inspiration, life, and energy…
The source of life is the origin of the new collection by Adeline Ziliox. This inexhaustible source, inside all of us. An interpretation as much spiritual as in the reality of the moment that we’re living on our planet. This planet we must protect, as we must take care of our inner source. The mix of the elements like water and ground reflects the association of the fabrics, the work on the empty and the full like our life tempo, the embroideries like emotional landscapes…
Always in an eco-friendly approach and involved in the future of our planet, Adeline Ziliox uses only french know-hows, short courses for restraining the ecological impact, and fabrics like embroideries made by hand in her french ateliers.
You may have seen it or even have worn a piece of birthstone when you were younger, but do you know what it really means to wear one? Birthstones are those mystical stones that are connected to your birth month and represent certain powers. They are of different bright and dark colors and shapes that come in necklaces and bracelets that you can customize. If you’re looking to invest in a piece of birthstone jewelry for yourself, your daughter, or grandchild, the following are some benefits you need to know before making the purchase.
They Can Provide Better Mental Health
Problems arise in everyday life that can affect us mentally to distort the emotional state for it to feel discomfort. Functioning in daily life with a mental state that isn’t stable or has negativity can be quite hard. Birthstones can help diminish issues with the brain and help you relax. They provide energy for your mind to calm down and make you feel serene. You can consult a birthstone specialist and ask them about the powers of your stone. Different stones have their energies that can offer you with the strength that they direct from their planet.
They Can Protect You And Bring Luck
Some birthstones protect you against tough situations in life and help you through some dangerous scenarios. Some stones can help you from evil thoughts like ruby and some can help you stay calm through a challenging task like the Pearl. You can get alternative gems to these if you can’t afford the real one with just as many powers. Both of them can bring you luck and open doors to opportunities. It may sound like a myth to you but it is not also completely untrue. Birthstones have the power to alter your situation into a favorable one and help you succeed at a stage in life providing you serenity and strength.
Make A Fashion Statement
These colorful jewels can help you make a statement any time you step out. You can create your own personalized birthstone necklaces with your birthstone to flaunt it at events. The bright color can contrast with your dress and help you shine. Celebrities can also be seen doing this to look good. And the trend of wearing colorful jewelry can never go out. These colors let you connect to the cosmic colors of the galaxy that provide you immense supremacy over your body and mind to have peace.
Meaningful Gift
A birthstone can be gifted to loved ones on many occasions and it can be the best gift. These stones with meaningful backgrounds and powers that can make someone’s life better and mind renewed can be a memorable present to someone. They can be presented on the birth of a baby by his/her parents, grandparents, or other relatives. A grown child can be given the stones of every family member when they depart from their home for studies or after marriage for them to be able to feel their presence while being apart.
There’s nothing better than a beautiful manicure. It’s something about looking at your favorite nail polish that makes you feel well put together.
The one accent that elevates any manicure is wearing a stunning ring. Let’s not forget that stackable jewelry is the latest trend! If you’re seeking simple, understated accessories visit the oNecklace website.
I received the Roman Numeral Sterling Silver Ring and could not wait to compliment my other jewelry pieces. The date I selected for my ring was my birth date because 2019 was a milestone year.
I’ve worn this ring with several outfits because it’s so easy to style. You can wear it alone or with other small rings as an accent. Add some pizzaz to your wardrobe by selecting a personalized piece from oNecklace.com
A few of my additional top picks are the Infinity Necklace with Initials, Personalize Name Bangle, and Rectangle Drop Earrings.
