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5 Tips for Rocking Neon and Bright Colors for the Summer (Reader’s Request)
Last week I featured Solange Knowles and Eve for a Style Files Post (click here to read) Well Kim asked for a look for less post with items similar to what Solange and Eve rocked. Instead of showcasing two or three looks I have over 100 items Under $100 that you can add to your wardrobe to achieve the looks of Solange and Eve. So here are my tips for rocking neon and bright colors for the summer 1. Color block! Sometimes color blocking can be over done, but not when it comes to the summer. Pair complimentary colors that don't over power each other. So rock a purple crop top, royal blue jeans, and a pink handbag. 2. Pair a solid top with printed bottoms. So if you aren't a pro at color blocking, try working with a printed bottom. Whether it is a pair of printed pants or shorts, pair with a solid top in one of the colors in the prints. I would pair with the least dominant color to make … [Read More...]
Rock It or Drop It: Drop Waist Dresses
I have a love hate relationship with this style, whether it is a dress, skirt, or even top. This is not a look that everyone can wear so please read on to see which body types fit the drop waist look the best. I was on Essence.com and saw actress Octavia Spencer rocking a drop waist dress. Now I love me some Octavia Spencer but this dress was just all wrong for her body type. Now the color looks great on her, but the proportions are all wrong. When it comes to fashion proportions are key. I mean that's one of the main critiques that the designers get on Project Runway from the judges. If the portions are off you begin to highlight challenging areas or you create a look that disrupts the flow of your outfit. In this dress her legs look shorter than what they are and she looks boxy. I wanted to purchase the drop waist dress from the Prabal Gurung for Target collection, but I didn't … [Read More...]
Motivation Monday: Be Full of Flavor
Have you ever been to a restaurant and ordered food and once it came it looked so amazing, but once you took a bite it had no flavor? What did you do? I know when this happens I immediately reach for the salt because it helps enhance the flavor of whatever it is seasoning. So what are the characteristics of salt? 1. Salt never takes on the characteristics of which is being seasoned. Think about it, you never say something tastes chickeny or steaky in the words of Pastor Jamal. Something always tastes salty 2. Salt is never bland. Bland is characterized as being easily agreeable, non-irritated, tasteless, lacking in individuality, casual) This past Sunday at church one of the pastors gave a great sermon about the importance of relationships and being the “salt and light” in the world. At my church one of the main principles they preach is bringing Christ in culture. In order … [Read More...]
Style Files: Solange Knowles and Eve
If you aren't getting ready for summer maybe looking at Solange and Eve's latest photo spreads. Can you break out the baby oil? Both of the ladies went for super brights and neons for their looks. I must say that I am really about to be in my "Summer Body" mode. Take a closer look at the spreads for both ladies. Solange for Complex Magazine Eve for the New York Post … [Read More...]
