Lane Bryant introduced their latest designer collaboration with ready-to-wear designer Prabal Gurung in the March issue of Vogue, which hit stands March 14. I caught a peek of the line in a video the brand released, and I just have to say one thing: I’ll be at Lane Bryant as soon as they drop this…
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The Lucky 7 Plus Size Brands That Have Our Backs in 2017
Plus size fashion is evolving so rapidly — especially online! There are a ton of fabulous etailers and indie designers featuring on-trend style at a variety of price points, for an increasing range of sizes. It is a beautiful thing. To stay on top of the plus size style scene, allow me to introduce a…
So Many Store Closings – Where Do We Shop Now?
First one I heard about was Macy’s. Then Sears and KMart. Then JC Penney. Then mall staple The Limited closed 250 stores. Then long-beleaguered American Apparel announced store closings. Now BCBG announced plans to close several stores. By the time this post goes live, there’ll likely be more to add to the list. The list of nationwide…
Issa Rae’s Hair at the Golden Globes – Felicia Leatherwood Reveals the Look!
As a fan of Issa Rae’s since the days of The Misadventures of Awkward Black Girl, I’ve been paying close attention to her glow up. The evolution has been so inspiring and so beautiful! Season one of HBO’s Insecure was nothing short of phenomenal, a true testament of her range and talent. Issa has stepped fully…
Afrobella + Neiman Marcus Last Call Lookbook
My eternal shopping dilemma — I love quality, but I’m not willing and/or able to pay full retail prices. I am all about the look and the labels for less. I love rummaging through a good outlet store. Even moreso, I love looking online for bargains so I know exactly how steep of a discount…
Hello, Winter Boots — 7 Kinds I Need in Chicago
I’ve been in deep denial. I’ve been lying to myself. Some days, Chicago plays along — giving me balmy afternoons in the 50’s. But on a day like this Monday, I can’t deny it any more. Winter is coming. It’s cold November raining sideways right now as I write this. Soon that rain will be…
Effortlessly Stylish With JD Williams – Check Out this NEW UK Style Site!
This post is sponsored by JD Williams. As you may well already know, yours truly grew up on the hot and sunny island of Trinidad. And then I moved to America, eventually landing in the not-always-hot-and-sunny city of Chicago. It took me forever to figure out the seasons — what to wear, how to layer,…
Find Your EyeStyle – What I Learned About Finding Frames at MyEyeDr.
This post is sponsored by MyEyeDr. My husband would be lost without them. My sister has always worn them. My mom has some fancy designer brands. My dad has a pair for reading. And me? I’m one of those annoying folks who has never really officially had to wear glasses. I’ve always, not-so-secretly wanted a…
20 Indie Jewelers You Should Adorn Yourself In
If you know me, you know I’m all about the #indiebrandlove, and that goes for everything from beauty brands to clothing to jewelry. I love independent jewelry designers because they truly capture the essence of self expression. I’m not a cookie cutter jewelry person by nature, so I’m drawn to handcrafted pieces. Here is a…
Bold, Not Cold — My Winter Style in Simply Be
This winter, Chicago temperatures have been all over the place. One recent weekend got down into the negatives — a bone chilling, skin burning, utterly disrespectful kind of dangerous cold. Then there was substantial snow. But as I write this today, temperatures are edging towards 40 degrees, the sun is shining and the last of the…