MY STYLE FIX: SPRING FLORAL TREND

Spring is a few days away, yet, you would have no idea in the Northeast, if it wasn't for all the displays of bright colors and floral patterns, which truth be told, at times can trigger a wicked gag reflex, especially when worn head to toe. 

Nevertheless, in an open act of defiance, I like everybody else opt to wear these overt homage to spring when judging from the fresh snow dusting the streets, only a virgin sacrifice will be a worthy tribute to incite any rise in temperature let alone spring.  

Since murder despite the reason is illegal, hopefully Mother Nature takes pity on us and reward our collective overzealous enthusiasm for all things spring with beautiful flowers.     

Enjoy your day! Thanks for stopping by<3 

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GET THE LOOK
Jacket:Forever21 (similar one here, here, & here) 

Sweater: Forever21 (similar one here, here, here, & here) 

Skinnies: Gap DIY (similar one here & here)

Bag: Urban Expressions (similar one here & here)

Pumps: Charlotte Russe (similar one here, here, & here)
Shirt: Forever21 (similar one here, here, & here)

MY STYLE FIX: LEOPARD FUR JACKET

When the faux fur hat and jacket make a simultaneous appearance, it's not hard to tell that the shit has hit the fan, not literally per se, but in an it's cold as balls outside kind of way.

During New York Fashion Week (NYFW)the desire to be cute and dainty quickly flew out the window as the temps were far from conducive to anyone other than the abominable snowman.

Just like that, what was once guaranteed to be a parade of the overexposed, underdressed fashionista, quickly became a matter of survival, in the wear layers or meet your maker type of way.  

So, from head to toe I piled it on, doing my best Yeti impersonation, all while protecting my lady parts from the unfriendly bite of the frost. 

Enjoy your day! Thanks for stopping by<3 

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GET THE LOOK
Jacket:DIY (similar one here, here, here, here, & here)

Skinnies: Old Navy (similar one here, here, & here) 

Bag: Zara (similar one here, here, & here)

Boots: Donald J. Pliner (similar one here, here, here & here)

MY STYLE FIX: RUFFLE HEM MINI SKIRT

Dressing for New York Fashion Week (NYFW) where often times you're running straight from day to night events, isn't without its challenges, especially since we're smack dab in the throws of a deep freeze where Old Man Winter is no stranger to having his way with us.

 Clearly, under such circumstances, common sense would suggest that clothing and plenty of it is necessary to avert Old Man Winter's unwanted advances. But, the prospect of going to a party in God forbid a sweater or leggings, is enough for me to throw caution to the wind and leave my house looking like a hooker. 

So, just like Trixie on the tracks, sans pants or proper footwear I pounded the pavement and braved the cold as I headed to the first event to commence my NYFW, the Independent Fashion Blogger's Conference (IFBCON). 

It was a great time where I listened to awesome speakers, learned some things, caught up with old friends, made new ones, and rounded it all out with a few cocktails to warm up my undressed ass before I hit the mean streets and headed home. Enjoy your day. Have a great weekend! 

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Skirt: Asos (similar one here, here, here, here & here)

Jacket: Forever21 (similar one here, here, & here) 

Bag: Forever21 (similar one here & here)   

Scarf: H&M (similar one here, here, & here)  

Pumps: Urbanog (similar one here, here, here & here)

MY STYLE FIX: FUR HOODED PARKA

New York Fashion Week (NYFW) is in full swing and already Mother Nature and her coconspirator Old Man Winter, AKA partner in crime can add attempted murder to their infinite list of crimes against humanity. 

Those two showed nothing short of callous disregard for not only my life but the lives of all those other ridiculous chicks who knowingly wore five inch stiletto heels on streets covered with ice and piles of snow.

Speaking on behalf of myself as I can't attest to the emotional well being of those other broads, I wore the heels not because I harbored some type of death wish, but rather I simply wanted to look half way decent during fashion's big day.

So, as I gingerly and ever so awkwardly made my way down the booby trap that Mother Nature laid out for me, trying desperately to preserve the life that I've spent years curating, I longed for dare I say sensible shoes.  

Anything with some grip, perhaps something flat would've sufficed as it would've at least given me a fighting chance against Mother Nature's attempts to off me. Enjoy your day! Thanks for stopping by<3 

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Jacket: DIY (similar one here, here, here, & here) 

Skinnies: Old Navy (similar one here & here)

Bag: Urban Expressions (similar one here & here)

Boots: Jacobies(similar one here, here, & here)

Hat: H&M (similar here & here)

MY STYLE FIX: SHEARLING JACKET

It's clear that self appointed fashion Gods, must be comprised of really evil bitches, as only a person with no conscience would recommend clothes for women that require the removal of a rib to fit. 

Only a person with questionable moral judgement would recommend shoes that require the removal of the beloved pinky toe to fit comfortably, all while knowing such procedures aren't covered by most health plans.  

Believe me, I've checked to no avail hoping to have my Cinderella moment with the latest stiletto sky high, fuck me pumps, certified by those Godless creatures as the next it shoe.    

Shockingly, this season that coveted seal of approval have been bestowed upon black and white, which are both flattering on most of us, and not just those enigmas I like to refer to as models. 

Nevertheless, I take such recommendations with a grain of salt as in my world, black and white has always been in, and as far as I know color isn't going anywhere. So, I wear what I want, as should you. Enjoy your day! Thanks for stopping by<3

Jacket: Forever21 (similar one here, here, & here) 

Sweater: Forever21 (similar one here & here) 

Shirt: Forever21 (similar one here, here, & here)

Skinnies: Forever21 (similar one here & here

Pumps: Milanoo (similar one here  & here)

Purse: Forever21 (similar one here & here)

MY STYLE FIX: FEDORA & MOTO JACKET

I must admit that I've been anxiously awaiting the start of New York Fashion Week. I'm sure seasoned veterans who've already been there done that, would rather have an enema than frequent the plethora of shows throwing air kisses at colleagues all day long. 

Many old pros would rather scratch than watch skinny girls effortlessly make their way down the runway, since clearly they're just obnoxious reminders of their ever expanding fat ass, which P90X has yet to fix. 

However, I on the other hand would watch zombies walk down the runway as long as they were draped in any of the beautiful collections presented by my favorite designers. 

Maybe it's only a matter of time before the novelty wears off, but I can't see that happening as I would seriously give up my first born to a pack of wolves just to see pieces from the likes of Margiela and Wang glide down the runway.

To me, it's nothing short of amazing, on par with that time Sweet Baby Jesus turned water into that delicious wine, or that other time he walked on water. I'm talking biblical status.  

So, I can't wait, since for one magical week I get to indulge my deepest fashion fantasies in the city that I love surrounded by beauty in every direction, and some models too. 

Enjoy your day! Thanks for stopping by<3

Jacket: DIY (similar one here, here, here, here, here, here, & here)

Sweater: Forever21 (similar one here, here, here, & here)

Skinnies: Old Navy (similar one here & here) 

Bag: Urban Expressions (similar one here) 

Ankle Boots: Aldo (similar one here) 
Hat: Forever21 (similar one here, here, & here)  

MY STYLE FIX: LEOPARD ANKLE BOOTS

A great sale will make you buy shit that you never had use for, don't need, and will only rock maybe once or twice, if at all. 

It's generally not until you get home when you realize that only an act of God will make you wear that purchase around the house let alone in public where people may actually see you, and are forced to conclude that you're a fucking moron based on the size of the moo moo or whatever get up you thought was a good idea at the time. 

Trust me, I've been there and the buyer's remorse is only intensified by the incredible amount of well deserved side eyes and blank stares I've gotten in said mistake. 

However, I recently came across an awesome deal on these Jessica Simpson ankle boots that I couldn't pass up, and I can attest to the fact that my love for them sustained even beyond the confines of the store where they were purchased. 

These bad boys have already gotten plenty of play, and for the time being will never see the back of my closet, the place where sad, lonely shoes go to die. 

Enjoy your day! Thanks for stopping by<3

Jacket: Forever21 (similar one here, here, here, & here) 

Skinnies: H&M (similar one here, here, here, & here)

Ankle Boots: Jessica Simpson (similar one here, here, here, & here)

Sweater: Forever21 (similar one here, here,& here)

Blouse: Forever21 (similar one here here, here,& here)

Bag: Forever21 (similar one here, here, & here)

MY STYLE FIX: DENIM SHEARLING

 I can hardly believe that I was allowed into the same building let alone the same room as one of my style inspirations, June Ambrose. I mean, the insane amount of hours I've spent fixated on her work alone would at least denote a 500 feet restraining order and a taser just to be on the safe side.  

Thanks to Harlem Fashion Row who held an event featuring June Ambrose, I was able to breathe the same air as the style and fashion phenomenon all while hanging on to her ever word as if she was revealing the answers to the universe. 

While I still don't know where we come from, or why Michael Jackson only wore that one glove, I did find out that June Ambrose is amazing not only because of her tremendous eye for fashion, but her humility and grace is what truly makes her special in my eyes.  

There were no airs or pretentiousness as many in her position with all her accolades are prone to project to the chagrin of anybody unfortunate enough to be in their presence.

 Hell, even people with far less achievements walk around as if there's a very large stick wedged really far up their rectal cavity, which let's be honest would make even Mother Theresa, God rest her soul, a raging bitch, but I digress.   

Instead, June Ambrose couldn't have been nicer. She was so relatable and down to Earth even going far beyond what was expected of her to answer the questions of all her admires, as oppose to hightailing it off the stage the second her time was up. 

Such a great role model, as a lesser person would've thrown up the deuces and headed for the door. I'm so glad I was there to witness it, as I was inspired. 

Have a great weekend! Thanks for stopping by<3

Jacket: Forever21 (similar one here, here, here, & here)

Dress: TS (similar one here, here, here, here,& here)

Wedge Boots: Zara (similar one here, here,& here)

Bag: Forever21 (similar one here, here, & here)

MY STYLE FIX: FUR VEST & SNEAKERS

I spend a lot of time running around, and I use that term very loosely, because what I do is more akin to hobbling ever so painfully, and often in utter disgrace at my lack of grace in heels that certainly weren't made for walking or any type of movement that requires putting one foot in front of the other.  

Call me slow as I've been in this shoe game for more years than I care to admit or own up to, but I just haven't mastered the fine art of walking in heels without succumbing to the inevitable pain that accompanies anything 5 inches and up.  

So, in my down time, I choose comfort and reach for my wedge sneakers instead of spending my time off perpetrating a fraud and pretending that my dogs aren't barking in stilettos when clearly they've died, as the loss of feeling in 6 out of 10 toes can only signify nothing less.

I don't have time for that, at least on my down time that is, because any other time I would opt to chop those little piggies off if it meant squeezing into some sky high red bottoms also known as self esteem in a box.

Nevertheless, don't get me wrong, comfort isn't synonymous with frumpy or God forbid flats. Thanks to the ingenious wedge heel sneaker like these really cute pair by Daddy's Money I can still maintain my style and that height without jeopardizing my neck or sacrificing my pinky toes. Such a win win! 

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your day<3

Fur Vest: Zara (similar one here, here, here, & here)

Denim Jacket: Old Navy (similar one here, here, & here)

Shirt: Forever21 (similar one here & here)

Leather Pants: Target (similar one here, here, here, & here)

Sweater: Forever21 (similar one here & here)

Sneakers: Daddy's Money *Gifted(similar one here, here, & here)