Angela Simmons: Photo of The Day

 

Style + Life + Fashion’s Photo of The Day goes to Angela Simmons. She’s “servin and werkin” wearing a cream suit (matching top, jacket, and skirt) while giving us a pop of color with purple pumps.

Angela has great style and in my opinion this was a very nice street photo. This “Simmons” girl likes to keep us on toes and guess what, it works!

 

Free Country Jackets for Spring and Fox 45 Morning News Segment

On Monday morning I had the opportunity to visit Fox 45 News, showing residents in the Maryland area jackets from FreeCountry.com

Free Country jackets are sporty and stylish but most importantly serve functional features such as being rain and water resistant. In addition, the windbreakers have a pouch that can hold a mobile device.  I enjoyed hosting this segment because I was able to wear the jacket and also have a little fun with the morning reporter Megan Gilliland.

To learn more about the company, view the video click on the link: Fox 45 Morning News Segment

 

 

Sienna Naturals Baobab Oil Moisturizing Collection Launch

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Winter was long but Spring is finally in the air! The seasons may be in transition, but that doesn’t mean your hair should be just as unpredictable. This Spring and Summer, let your hair down and flash your stems!  Allow me to introduce the Baobab Oil Moisturizing Collection from Sienna Naturals.

Sienna NaturalsMy name is Hannah and I am the founder of Sienna Naturals. I was raised in a multi-racial family that valued natural foods and natural living. However, when it came to my beauty regimen, I struggled to find natural products that met the needs of my hair and seasonally dry skin. My hair became a source of anxiety rather than a source of confidence. Despite the abundance of options in our beauty stores today, finding high quality natural products continues to be a challenge. The demand is there, so where are the products?

Enter Sienna Naturals. Our mission is to create highly effective natural products designed to improve the condition of your hair and skin while you use them. We source the globe for active ingredients that deliver trustworthy performance for all women.

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It all begins with the Baobab tree (Bah-oh-Bab or Bey-oh-Bab), the source of a key ingredient in our new moisturizing collection. Our Baobab Oil is derived from the oil rich seeds of the Baobab fruit, and we source it fair trade from Senegal, West Africa. Baobab oil helps repair skin damage, wrinkles from aging, and significantly improves skin elasticity, a treatment I’ve used during my own pregnancy to prevent stretch marks. At Sienna Naturals, Baobab oil is paired with nature’s most illustrious elements to leave your skin and hair feeling fresh and hydrated throughout the year.

 

Sienna Naturals never uses harsh chemicals such as fragrance, parabens, or harsh sulfates (SLS and SLES). Petroleum, mineral oil, silicones, or other “filler” ingredients are not in our repertoire.  You can also find more information about our products on our website: www.siennanaturals.com and vendor profiles at Birchbox and Amazon.
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How To Use Pinterest 101: Fashion and Style Photos For Daily Inspiration

Follow Style + Life + Fashion on Pinterest to gain daily inspiration.  The handle is @kwest1908.

A few of our favorite boards include, Work From Home, Creative Spaces, Money Management, Gift Ideas, Men’s Apparel, and Health/Fitness.

Don’t forget to save your ideas to keep the pinterest boards organized.  Happy pinning!

How To Use Pinterest 101:

  1.  Set-up an account.
  2. Install the pin it button.
  3. Add a pin.
  4. Create a new board.
  5. Repin from your homefeed.
  6. Be social by liking and commenting on other pins.
  7. Upload your own pins.

Kim Presents Dress for Success Workshop

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.

 

 

Kelly Rowland and The Caress Fabulista Army

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

Kate Hudson LBD Collection with Ann Taylor

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.

 

NBC WBAL-TV Segment with CureDiva.com

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.

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