Fashion

In the 90s, being a Fly Girl meant owning that energy. You were bold, polished, and intentional. Style wasn’t just what you wore it was how you moved.

I can still see myself at seven years old, eyes glued to the screen as Lynda Carter spun into Wonder Woman wearing those red, knee-high boots blazing with power. 

I’ve taken many lessons learned from my retail experience into both my personal and professional life. I learned that excellent customer service is the key to creating raving fans (a good book to read), and that you should always complete your look.

A few of the trends for Fall 2021 are all-over-knitwear, sweater vests, monogramed skirts, high-rise trousers and statement outerwear!

Contrary to popular belief, how you show up in this world matters!  Again, this is not about money. TRUST, I can rock a ZARA suit the same as I wear Gucci. I’m not suggesting that you run out and buy a new wardrobe. HOWEVER, I am suggesting that you try to look your best when you are out in this world.

My love of fashion began at the age of six. My mom subscribed to Essence Magazine. I was awestruck by the beauty of the models and their clothing. They photographed in places my limited six-year-old vocabulary could not pronounce.

This Spring’s fashion is all about bright colors! Mellow yellow, bubblegum pink, magenta, tangerine, and tennis ball green!

We must count ourselves fortunate to have made it through the past ten months. Surely, none of us were taught how to navigate through a pandemic.

   

2020 has been both unpredictable and unprecedented. If you had told me a year ago that we would be experiencing a global pandemic, an election that would divide our Country, and unemployment at an all-time high, I would have told you to turn off the movie you are watching. Despite all the setbacks and things we cannot control, I have a great sense of gratitude. Gratitude for the things I DO have; my family, my friends, and my health. Perhaps, it is the eternal optimist in me. I have always been a glass-half-full type of person. As the holidays approach, I began to think, how can I possibly get into the holiday mood?   Here are 10 ways to avoid the holiday blues and get you into the Holiday spirit: Make sure you are present in your family's PRESENCE-we cannot take TIME for granted. To adhere to Covid guidelines-Do random drive-by gift-giving to a stranger- you never know whose day you will make.  Pajama party with you and a few (no more than four) of your closest friends Have a Zoom movie date and watch a holiday classic. Make a cup of hot chocolate and listen to your favorite Holiday music. Bake a cake/pie that you have never made (YOUTUBE for the win) Drive by neighborhood light tours. Ugly sweater zoom contest Do a holiday photoshoot ABOVE all else !!! Treat yourself to something nice! YOU deserve it!   Photo credit: IG @kwalityphotos As we continue to navigate through the “new normal” we must make sure we are not hard on ourselves. Perhaps, you are unable to purchase those gifts? Perhaps, you lost a loved one.  Let’s make sure that we focus on the things we do have and the things we can control. Remember, it is only a season, and this too shall pass.   Hey Lady💋™

If you ask most people why wearing white after Labor Day is considered to be a fashion faux pas, they would have no idea why. I find that people simply follow the rules and don’t ask questions. 

Can you believe it?!? Fall is here. Seems like Summer said “hello” and “goodbye” all on the same day. The best part about this time of year for me are the Fall Fashions that come along with the changing of the seasons.