#LEGENDARYSTYLE IN #ATL - Tracee Ellis Ross

Awww I made the cut! Super excited! and it was a great event :-D

Beauties in Business Brunch Indianapolis, IN

Some of the Beauties in Business Brunch attendees!

Sunday I had the opportunity to speak at an event called "Beauties in Business Brunch" in Indianapolis, IN.  I was asked in May to be the inaugural speaker, and after my acceptance, I backed out.  I let fear grip me and thought I was inferior :-( And not worthy to speak at an event.  Then I was reminded that I'd one of my goals for 2014 was to speak at an event (I think this may have been on my 2013 goal list also).

So when June came around, I was asked again and I jumped at the chance.  I flew to my hometown for this event (and also to share some news with my loved ones...more on that later).  And when it was my turn at bat during the event I was shaking like a leaf!  My speech was about Fly's Nest, but more importantly, encouraging other women to start or expand their endeavors.  I managed to pull through!  With the support of the audience and my now muse, model Alex, my presentation ended with a standing ovation.  How cool is that!

All glory and honor to God for the opportunity and for Courtney and Mercedes for believing in me and my friends for supporting me :-)\

Here is some footage from the event!.

Sad With Social Media

I'm a thinker. An over thinker, if you will.  And lately my thoughts have been constant regarding the change that social media has imparted on the way we communicate with others.  Of late, I haven't been satisfied with the response, conversations, attention that my social media has yielded for me.  I'm sure it's partly (if not mostly) my responsibility revolving around the content I create for social media audiences.  Though; too, I think it's just the nature of the beast that is social media and how it has lessened the attention spans of the world. 

That 70's Show

I saw the print of this skirt peeking out from the racks at a local Goodwill.  Picked it up and just knew I HAD to have it!  This is a quintessential 70's print, shape (triangle maxi) AND fabric (polyester).  It is very high-waisted on me, as it barely fits the narrowest part of my waist. I paired it with this thrifted ruffled peasant blouse and a thrifted wool fedora.  I added a chain necklace to accent the topper. Since I wear it as often as possible, I jazz it up with scarves, brooches and chains.

 I thought huge hoop earrings layered chain necklaces and chunky platform booties were just the right accouterments for this ode to the 70's look. This look (minus shoes) cost me a total of $15!!!

Valentines Day Thrift Fit Inspiration!

Thrifted full red skirt/taken in at waist to fit :-) Vine80 Hair Bow

Hey friends! Where do I start...This has been a rough week for me.  Many obstacles have reared their ugly heads.  Leading me to question my quest in life.  I'm considering a big move and deep in thought about other decisions.  Be that as it may, today, I threw caution to the wind and say to myself, "Ya know what! Dust yourself off and get to doing what you love!" which I took to mean play dress up in my thrifts lol.  And this was the result!

How To Style Vintage Sequins

Sequins can be overwhelming as they command so much attention.  Allow your sequin piece to shine by pairing it with a complementary yet understated accent piece.

Dottie is this scalloped sequin top that I purchased from the thrift store some time ago.  It's a Sz Medium and I just assumed I could not fit it.  Recently I tried it on and after some finagling, managed to zip it up lol.  I love the classic polka dots paired with the scalloped hem and sequins. 

Fashion Reference | The Nanny | Fran Drescher

So, I was listening to my friendgirl's +Fab4lezz 's youtube channel and their voices remind me of this fashion reference...Fran Drescher on The Nanny 90's tv sitcom! OMG, I forgot how much I loved her style on the show. Her character is my spirit animal. Her distinct style and voice were so infectious! I found these pics on Google Images. Who are/were your TV fashion references?

Sweater Weather

Wait for it...

I LOVE THIS SWEATER!  This is shocking {to me} because I am generally not a sweater girl.  The fit of them, I just never really love on me.  But oh when I saw this beaut of a sweater on a rack at the thrift store, my life was changed.  I threw it over my head thinking it was just a poncho, AND.THEN.I.FOUND.THE.SLEEVES.  I say "found" because the sleeves are so oversized that you really have to dig lol

It's one of those pieces that you just fall in. I felt like it just scooped me up and I just dove right in :-)

For this look, I paired it with thigh high laser cut suede boots (which I also thrifted) and this gem of a hat I found the same day as the sweater.  I LOVE this look.  I feel it's something JLo would wear. Or even Mary Kate and/or Ashley (no last names needed).  For the day out I did cave to society's standards and throw on some black jeggings lol

I got shutter happy...and these were the results ;-)

Accessorize

Hey peoples! Since I purchased my Canon t3i this summer I have learned that photography is NOT EASY! I must say, I used to think it was...or well...I guess I never really thought in depth about it.  One thing about me is I love learning things on my own, I feel so empowered when I do! Learning so much about photography is a longggggggg process, but hey, at least I'm learning!  I said all that to say that I took these (unedited) shots and whilst I like the outcome I'm still trying to figure out how to tighten the frame without "littling" the image?, if that makes any sense lol.  These were shot in what appears to be the woods, but it is not. In fact it's my wilderness of a backyard lol (I was tiring of the brick wall).  I just wish I could figure out  damned manual mode using a remote shutter (that is daunting) but until then...This is what I wore today!

 The fur collar I detached from a thrifted jacket and livened up this chambray dress.  The dress is from Old Navy and was oversized, so I used a thrifted brooch to cinch it some.  The suede boots are old from Nine West and the earrings and bracelet were thrifted as well.

Cute doggy not included

Velvet, Fur and Net OH MY!

Hey peoples! This thrifted look is comprised of a velvet banded hat, velvet dress, fur stole and suede boots. The hat was about $3 and I purchased it because it reminded me of the lampshade hat Audrey Hepburn wore in Breakfast at Tiffany's. I incorporated the hat into the look because I'd just had a chemical peel and my face needed protection from the sun, so I channeled a Samantha moment from a Sex and the City episode. Who remembers the episode I'm talking about?

I paired the hat with a thrifted velvet dress which I knotted at the side to give the ruched assymetrical look, which photographed well, dontcha think?

 

REPURPOSE YOUR GARMENTS || CAPELET

Hey Peoples!
I often find ways to repurpose my garments, be it a dress worn backwards, a dress as a skirt etc.  This time while getting dressed I thought to use a wrap skirt as a capelet!

I hadn't seen this shared before, so I thought to pass it on! Just sling the wrap skirt around your shoulders and fasten! and voila, now you have a capelet!  The skirt I used is a vintage Paul Harris Design wool skirt (perfect for the cooler seasons), it has a single button closure and a button fasten inside the waist.  I imagine a wrap skirt with a zipper could work as well! Try it out! You could also embellish the closure with a clip on earring or brooch!

 

31

So today I thought, “I want to look sophisticated and 31 today" Reason being, I play in clothes so much, I often neglect my soohisticated side.

I paired these vintage jeans with a thrifted top that was BNWT from Marshalls. Blazer was thrifted also along with the fox lapel from a vintage coat and faux fur keychain clipped to my Barr&Barr bag from a consignment shop.

Shoes from Nordstrom Rack by Enzo Angiolini and shades by Ray-ban from Sunglass Hut. 

THRIFTED DIY HALLOWEEN COSTUME!!!

My inspiration for this #halloween #diy #thrifted costume came from the great #janetjackson in her 1989 #rhythymnation video! 

I thrifted the earrings,jacket,pants,gloves and silver car shade foil that i cut up to detail the jacket and hat! Attached a key to one hoop, added a beauty mark and a bracelet chain to the jacket and I was all set to go! #thriftwithfly #vintage

Trapped in the 90's

The Little Guide To Vintage Shopping

Have you ever read a book so good that you took so long reading it because you didn't want it to come to an end?  Well that is the experience I'm in now as I'm reading "The Little Guide To Vintage Shopping". 
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Master of the Mix

All pieces below were thrifted:
Ralph Lauren blazer
Chevron Old Navy capris
Gap denim shirt

SLUMFLOWER

Slumflower

Slumflower

MAD ABOUT PLAID!

It goes without saying that I'm obsessed with this F/W key trend of Plaids!  I'm all about it! And I paired these thrifted pieces together for a festive look!

What I Thrifted Today | Tory Burch Edition

My eyes dart and hone in on interesting items while thrifting. I noticed what appeared to be a Tory Burch emblem atop a rack from a couple aisles away.

Upon inspection it was in fact an authentic Tory Burch wallet! I googled and inspected my way to that conclusion lol.

Not bad at all for a $2.92 price tag! Did you find anything great this week?

Inspired By My Teal Vintage Find!

CohesiveRandomness: A Teal Sofa...or 3: I had a friend tag me to this photo on Instagram the other day and asked for my thoughts.   Of course I told her I that I thought ...