Style [+] Life [+] Fashion by [@kwest1908]
Today I presented for Alpha Kappa Alpha Sorority, Inc. Upsilon Epsilon Omega Chapter, 2014 Cotillion Program: Dress for Success Workshop.
It was a pleasure facilitating the workshop for young ladies in the Baltimore County area. Topics that were covered included professional dress, proper grooming tips, and the importance of having self confidence.
The latest lookbook LUSH! from ShoeDazzle focuses on rich color and clean lines, this spring’s version of the Safari trend is brought to life by our stylist Ashley Charbonneau and model Cheyenne Depree from Wilhelmina.
Let’s talk about living life Fabulously – this means enjoying everyday experiences in a fresh new way! For example, if the sun is shining open the windows and inhale the fresh air or stop for two minutes in the afternoon to indulge in a cup of green tea.
Ultimately, that’s the foundation of this site, for girls living in a small town to strive towards their goals; and women to feel beautiful (comfortable) in their own skin. With this very reason, I was excited and honored to join The Caress Fabulista Army.
In a nutshell, the Caress brand selected women across the U.S. to help launch their new campaign while sending new products from their body wash collection. In addition, Kelly Rowland has become this year’s celebrity spokeswoman…and I’m a true fan of Kelly Rowland.
The new Fresh Collection is Juicy Escape, Emerald Rush, and Aqua Sparkle, which is my favorite. So I ask my readers, “How do you live life Fabulously?” What are you doing to make your life, world, or community a fabulous place? I think it’s easy for me to answer…managing this site!
To follow the movement visit twitter or Instagram with the hashtag #caressme
A little black dress never goes out of style. As you may have heard, actress Kate Hudson has collaborated with Ann Taylor to create the limited edition “Kate Hudson LBD collection,” premiering this April.
You can never have too many little black dresses, and Kate agrees! “It’s one of those things a woman should never be without. I have a whole section in my closet devoted to LBDs!” actress Kate Hudson says of the new collection. Kate has been the face of Ann Taylor since 2012, and this is her second time designing for the store.
The five styles of the collection are designed to fit how women live and are named with the occasion in mind: see Camera Ready, The Romantic and Best Actress below.
The collection will be in stores April 10th and also available on AnnTaylor.com.
This spring, Ann Taylor and Kate Hudson team up to celebrate the ubiquitous LBD with a capsule collection designed by Kate Hudson.
The Kate Hudson LBD collection premieres this April with five limited edition little black dresses designed in partnership with Ann Taylor creative director, Lisa Axelson, each highlighting Kate’s personality and lifestyle.
“I loved working with Lisa Axelson and the design team on these little black dresses,” said Hudson. “We designed them to fit how we all live—so there’s something for every occasion and everyone.”
About the Collection:
THE ROMANTIC – A soft silhouette with a bit of flounce, representing Kate’s spirit, the short and flirty number is cast in a sheer micro-dot fabric trimmed with faux leather for a bit of edge.
CAMERA READY – A super-sexy fit, detailed with cut-outs and sculpted seams, this number is an effortless way to turn every moment into a photo opp.
LONDON LOVE – A sleek dress with revealing sheer insets and a slight fishtail hem, it blends sexy and structure into one statement piece.
BEST ACTRESS – A dramatic off-the-shoulder, floor length column dress with an asymmetric cut that hugs the body, this is the modern-meets-laid-back-meets-super-sexy version of red carpet style.
THE LATE NIGHTER – Emulating another side of Kate’s personality, this made-for-her piece is a bit rock ‘n roll with an open back, with touches of lace for fun and flirt.
I was asked to visit NBC’s WBAL to talk about the lifestyle brand CureDiva.com This project was close to my heart because of the number of women (we know and love) who have had to undergo cancer. Often times when they’re in this situation, they are facing several physical battles such as hot flashes, weakening nails, or hair loss. CureDiva.com is platform for women to not only wear fashionable accessories before, during, and after their treatment but it’s also a community for women to discuss issues that are centered around the illness.
The products I featured where the Acquarella Nail System, Travel Purse with Ice Pack, and a Fancy Hands Fan. Each product serves a purpose, for example the Travel Purse Ice Pack helps women with hot flashes (as a mini cooler.)
In addition to sharing the products with local viewers, I decided to wear the color pink to support the brand.
Style + Life + Fashion’s Photo of The Day goes to Kim Kardashian and Kanye West on the cover of Vogue Magazine.
Considered to be the #WorldsMostTalkedAboutCouple, this feature adds a slice of glamour and hip hop edge.
Style + Life + Fashion has teamed up with AMIClubwear to host a giveaway for our faithful readers! Ladies can win a $50.00 GIFT CARD to jump start their spring wardrobe. To enter the giveaway, view the guidelines below:
GIVEAWAY GUIDELINES
1. “Like” AMIClubwear’s Facebook Page or Twitter account.
2. Return to my blog (HERE) and leave a comment sharing your favorite Spring 2014 trend.
3. Share our Style Life Fashion giveaway on your social networking sites (either Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram)
Giveaway will end at midnight on March 27, 2014 EST. The winner will be notified (via email)
Beauty Box 5 sent this fabulous set of products in the mail. This month’s box included Jane’s Pick (handmade) Soap, Tree Hunt Shea Body Butter, Swisscom Dual-sided Facial Pad, Bellapierre Makeup Base, and Design Essentials Natural Curl Enhancing Mousse.
In every subscription box I have a product that’s my favorite and this month was no exception. My favorite item that I received was the Tree Hunt Shea Body Butter with a Coconut Lime scent.
I’ve tested Tree Hunt products before but when I opened this cream I feel in love! The smell is very “delicious” and the cream glides on nicely. I am completely sold on this product and now searching for the scrub (in the same scent.)
Overall, I am still in the process of using my Bellapierre Makeup Base but will probably test it out this weekend for my next lifestyle segment.
I am always eager to receive my Beauty Box 5 subscription in the mail because there’s a new theme every month and that’s pretty exciting for a beauty junkie!
Visit their website to learn more about the Beauty Box 5 brand.
With the Baltimore area going from beautiful, sunny and warm BUT— back to cold and snowy, we decided to have a little fun by mixing two ends of the fashion weather spectrum by matching a high waist bathing suit with a fox fur coat and UGG boots!!! I had so much fun doing this shoot!
The Coat: a fox fur coat by Kent Fisher Furs in Towson, Maryland (gift from my husband Christmas ’09)
Jack Daniels Honey served as the sponsors; local designers were invited to display designs that were inspired by the color honey and/or yellow. Additional vendors were It Works Global, The Peddlers Gallery, Wearable Art and Design, New Secrets, and Embella Adorn, LLC.
Attendees were in high fashion and taking Instagram pics!
Click on the link to view the winner’s list: 2014 EMERGE Awards