Luscious Red

Happy Holidays everyone! Just sharing a little holiday cheer. I

Layer Up

Spent the weekend celebrating my brother Nate's birthday at Red Sky Restaurant in Laurel, MD.

Happy Anniversary - Black Lace Dress

 I'm loving life!!! Happy Anniversary!!!

Fall Wedding

Fall weddings are beautiful and dressing for one requires proper planning with cooler weather. To achieve a light layer of warmth with sophistication, go for a cocktail dress. Cocktail dresses are

Gladiators and The Limited Collide

The launch of The Limited and ABC's "Scandal" collaboration has arrived. With Kerry Washington who plays the role of Olivia Pope and

Target Hits the Bulls-eye with Altuzarra

 

Target is great about bringing high-end fashion designers to the reach of those who admire their run way collections but just can not afford it. They are doing it again with Altuzarra.

NYFW Day 5 Spring/Summer 2015

NYFW Day 2 Spring/Summer 2015

CARMEN MARCO VALVO

NYFW Days 3 and 4 Spring/Summer 2015

 

NYFW Day 1 Spring/Summer 2015

NICHOLAS K 

Sping/Summer 2015 Fashion Week

Photo -MBFW

Fashion Week kicks off September 4 with Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week in New York, bringing us insight of what trends and designs will hit the stores next season. Now, I may not be able to afford what's shown on  
the run way, but its still great to see a designer's vision, hard work and time pay off. 
And lets not forget about those that bring the collection to life like the models, makeup and hair artist, stage, sound and lighting professionals, the design crew and all the support staff.

It's amazing to see how all these people collaborate under pressure and short demanding deadlines so their diverse skills and talents make the runway come to life. If you want to get more information about fashion week or just want to watch live streaming of the event, check out FashionWeekOnline - I did for Spring 2014 fashion week and watched recorded videos of the shows from the comfort of my home and Starbucks. 

Fashion Week Dates 

New York September 4 - 11, 2014 NewYorkFashionWeekLive      
London September 12 - 16, 2014 LondonFashionWeekLive
Milan September 17 - 23, 2014 MilanFashionWeekLive
Paris September 23 - October 1 ParisFashionWeekLive

Thanks for stopping by and continue to Unleash the Real You!-MLStyles

End of Summer Dress

Labor Day marks the end of summer. I do not know any other way to end my summer than at the place I love visiting, the beach!

White Floral Dress

Hi everyone! I hope you are still enjoying summer as we begin the countdown to fall, because I am. My weekend happiness happened when I attended Sunday church services and had dinner afterwards with my family.

Floral Shirt Dress

While doing school shopping with the twins (3rd grade here they come) at Khols, I spotted this dress on the mannequin. Let's just say I stopped dead in my tracks to admire the beauty of the design, the floral print and the placement of the sheer netting at the back and hem of the dress. 

Tuxedo Vest

You can do so much with a tuxedo vest like the one I am wearing. Because of the length, you can pair it with a pair of shorts, jeans,

Pizza Time: Denim and Tee

I can eat pizza, my favorite food, everyday. But, I rather enjoy a healthy lifestyle and fitting into my clothes hanging in my closet.

I Love Weddings: Sheer top and Flare skirt

I love weddings. Seeing two people in love who made the decision to come together as one in holy matrimony is a beautiful thing. But

Stripes and Floral

I enjoy sharing simple and cool summer looks, like this one. Wearing

Red, White and Blue Chucks

As I celebrate July 4th, I remember my dad wearing Converse All Star "Chuck Taylor"

Orange, is it the new black?

I love wearing color just as much as I love wearing black. And anyone who knows me or if you've been following my blog, Instagram, or Facebook page, you know that too. But I'm learning to embrace wearing more bold colors such as tangerine.

Purple Showers

For me, hanging out at the amusement park means wearing comfortable clothes that allow me to enjoy the rides, attractions and food! Now lets be clear, opting for comfort doesn't mean I sacrifice my style. 

Floral Pleat Skirt

I enjoyed my time in Dallas but there is no place like home. When I travel, I like visiting the local mall to see what's trending; especially at stores

Sea of White

What a wonderful day of worship, family and fellowship. I wore white to church as my family and I celebrated Pentecost Sunday, a baby (Cali Angel's) dedication and a reception to celebrate her life. 

Say it with Blue

Rediscovering blue is a great shift from wearing black. And with more darker wash denim jeans and navy bottoms showing up, it's a great time to make blue a go to neutral.

Mix and Match Works

When I was deciding what to wear with this I 'Heart' Ronson skirt, my initial thought of a white or

Fun Basics

Having basics in my closet are necessary for me to be relax and chic. I'm just enjoying a cool spring day hanging out with my sister Adonus while wearing

Act Like a Lady, Think like a Boss

 

I describe a boss, amongst many other things, as one who is a leader, makes a decision even when huge risks are involved, accepts failure, learn from it and move on, acknowledge and own their

Love Your Curves

Some outfits cause you to wow them with your curves. Growing up I was thin and I remember being nicknamed chicken because of my thin built. As I started maturing into womanhood, I started

Party in Black Peplum

Chris and I attended a dinner party over the weekend. I was up in the air about wearing color or black and as you can see, I went with my go to. I always try to find that balance between not dressing

Denim and Tee

My favorite jeans are ones where the fit is perfect for my body type and relaxed enough to move and sit in. They are also ones that allow me to be me even when I'm caught off guard with the camera rolling (such as in this photo lol).

Georgia Peach Skirt

I have been searching for an affordable and lovable full skirt for a while. So when I saw this one while on a lunch break, I had to try it on and I fell in love with it. What I love about wearing a full skirt is that it can easily work with all fashion styles. For a dress down, very casual look wear it with a t-shirt and cute tennis shoe. For a semi-casual look wear a traditional cotton button-down shirt with a flat. Go for a semi-dress look as I did by keeping the top casual and wearing a pump that pops out the look. If you want a night out on the town, pair the skirt with a corset or a peplum top with a sexy shoe. However you decide to wear it, connect your look with your personal style and I guarantee you will love it. Thanks for stopping by and continue to Unleash the Real You!-MLStyles      

Shop the Look

Top: Simply Vera Vera Wang for Khols

Cardigan: Ann Taylor Loft

Skirt: H&M Sold out (Similar - Top Shop)

Shoe: Nine West Love Fury

Golden Top Moments

My nephew Wayne came in town from college and requested the family take him out to dinner for his 20th birthday he celebrated earlier during the month while away. So we agreed and as he pulled

Blooming Pink Dress

For those of us who live in the DC, Maryland and Virginia areas, one indicator that spring has sprung is the blooming of the Cherry Blossom Trees. Each year The Nation's Capital celebrates with a National Cherry Blossom Festival and people come from around the world to participate and enjoy the beauty of spring. Being able to take a walk with my peers during a lunch break to take this all in, is just one beauty of working in DC. Also, it was refreshing to get out of the building to decompress from the morning hustle and bustle of managing meetings, people and deliverables to breath and regroup for the afternoon; but more importantly connect with everyone outside of the office. Because I had such a great time watching the cherry blossoms and other people enjoying their moments of exercising, holding hands walking through the park, family's enjoying picnics and children laughing and playing - I wanted to share a photo of my experience with you.

A swing dress such as the one I'm wearing here is a great closet asset because you can easily go from a day to night look with minimum effort. Wearing a blazer and classic pump with the dress will make you office ready. Remove the blazer and grab a clutch and you're ready for happy hour or date night. If you want to jazz up your evening look a little more trade the pump for a sexy sandal or bootie (like this Vince Camuto Jillie Bootie). But if your evening will be a nice quiet stroll with the one you love or heck just by yourself, add a cardigan and pair of cute flats (loving this Tory Burch Mira ballet flat). Whatever look you are trying to pull off, just remember you have many options - so have fun, be creative and enjoy the look!! Thanks for stopping by and continue to Unleash the Real You!-MLStyles

Shop the Look:

Dress: closet find Marshalls (similar The Limited)

Jacket: closet find JC Penny (similar JC Penny)

Pump: closet find Aldo (similar Zara)

Black and White Stripes Galore

I'm learning to embrace hangout time beyond jeans. Don't get me wrong, I love wearing jeans and I plan

H&M's Conscious Exclusive Spring 2014 Collection

If you always wanted a red carpet look but just couldn't afford one, well your opportunity is here with the release of H&M's Third Conscious Exclusive Collection. Looks from the eco-friendly affordable collection have been seen worn by celebrities like Amanda Seyfriend, Viola Davis, Michelle Williams and Helen Hunt on various red carpets including the Oscars. And now you can own an H&M red carpet look too!

With pieces of high level of quality, design and construction, the collection includes an array of dresses and skirts you can casually wear to brunch with the girls, tops and pants you can wear to the office, and long-length dresses you can wear to a party, a wedding or out on a romantic date.

The line made of organic and recyclable materials will be available for sale online and 150 selected H&M stores starting Thursday, April 10 and is priced from $17 (for a headband) to $549 (for a lace dress that could be worn as a wedding gown). Check out the lookbook below and my picks. Let me know your thoughts about the collection and if something catches your attention by leaving a comment here or on my Facebook page. Thanks for stopping by and continue to Unleash the Real You!-MLStyles