Nostalgic with eShakti

Hello Fashionistas! Hope everyone had a fashionating weekend. I had a very quiet, yet adventurous weekend (if that makes sense). My hubster took me to see a very interesting lake which I will share with you guys on IG. While at this lake, the hubster said: "Look, it's nature's runway!" He was right (don't tell him I said so) and I titled the pic just that. Then, I remembered I had to take some pics of a gorgeous dress I received from eShakti.com in exchange for doing a honest review of what I thought of their product. When I was contacted by Jane - from eShakti - I was grateful for the opportunity yet skeptical. Dresses or not usually my thing. They never fit right. I'm more of a jeans/pants girl. However, when I went on the website to roam around and see what they had, I was very excited by the "Jamaica" dress. Now, I'm not sure if you guys know or not, but I was born on the beautiful, tropical island of Jamaica; although I've been in the States for the majority of my life. But, if you've been to Jamaica, the memory will live with you forever. Just the thought of ackee & salt fish, roast breadfruit, fried dumpling with callaloo makes me nostalgic for my birth home. I digress. I've seen a few posts from other bloggers who've done a review for eShakti and already knew about the customization service they provided and that their sizes range from 0 - 36W. When you visit the website it clearly lets you know "Real fashion for Real People" which I can appreciate that. 

On to the dress. Other than loving the name, once I received it (which was pronto after receiving an email letting me know it was on its way via DHL, tracking number and all) I immediately wanted to see if it fit. And, it did. If fit me exactly how I wanted it to. Cinched at the waist. If you've been reading my blog or my other social media outlets, you know I love a cinched waist. The partial side zipper makes it easy to slip over the head, it has pockets and  it fits below the knee. The best part is, it's machine washable, made of cotton with a light crisp feel. This dress is listed for $59.95, which is a steal when you can add your own customization. You can change the sleeve, change the length or even remove the pockets. I'm very pleased with this dress and it will be a piece I will treasure forever not just because of the name but I felt really amazing wearing this dress. Hope you guys like the pics we took.

Elastic smocked center back waist

Jamaica dress (here)

OOTN:

Dress: Thanks to eShakti! 

Shoes: Sam Edelman (last seen here) & (here)

Bag: Nine West

Bracelet: Guess

Other Accessories: Old

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Have a great day & thanks for reading!

#NYFW: Recap

Rodarte:

Hello Fashionistas! 

Yes, it's hump day and if you were like me today, I was in a slump; but then I got really excited after viewing all the different designers that showcased at New York Fashion Week, so far. I wanted to share some of my favorite looks, which surprisingly were not all from my favorite designers. There are several pieces that I chose from designers I didn't even know existed. A pleasant fashion surprise nonetheless. I was really looking forward to: Zac Posen, Jason Wu, 3.1 Phillip Lim, Alexander Wang, Derek Lam and Christian Siriano - to see if he was still "fierce!" - which he still is. The surprises were: Rosie Assoulin, Sophie Theallet and Badgley Mischka. 

The above and below picks are from Rodarte, not a huge fan in the past, but I now am. The thigh-high lace up boots and white jeans - Haute! The flirty  mesh at the hem of the skirt (below) so sexy, again with the lace up boots. 

Zac Posen:

Zac Posen has always been a favorite of mine. I think he really understands and appreciates a woman's body, in which he makes dresses that molds to our frames. That hour-glass silhouette is quite noticeable in these two picks, especially in the red mermaid dress below.

Rosie Assoulin:

This particular designer I was not familiar with before NYFW, however she is now someone to watch. The dress above reminds me of a traditional island garb, yet it's very refined and elegant. #Twirl

Jason Wu:

Jason Wu is amazing! I love what he did with the wrap dress above. I can see this being a career woman's staple piece because it's business with a bit of sass. 

Oscar De La Renta:

The belt above is everything! There were a lot of cropped tops, gingham patterns and floral patterns in his showcase. I really liked the different options he presented and I would say a lot of the pieces were very wearable and on trend.

Sophie Theallet:

Again, the belt is everything! This designer was also not one on my radar but I'm sure glad I stumbled upon her. I love a cinched waist. And the peek-a boo colors at the hem - of the above skirt - is on point.

Naeem Khan:

My first time seeing this designer's body of work. In one word - elegant.

This dress below could easily be a showstopper at a wedding this upcoming Spring/Summer.

Badgley Mischka:

My absolute favorite. I wanted to own one of each. This is what Ready-To-Wear means to me. Every single piece could walk off the runway and right onto the streets of NY, LA or Chicago. The jacket above, which I think is a mixture of the classic Chanel and a biker jacket is so fabulous! It's feminine-chic at its best. One more below which is also swoon-worthy.

Diane von Furstenberg:

Diane has been doing this for years and you can see, she's a pro. How fantastic is that flirty dress above?  Also, kudos for having Naomi Campbell, who just turned 44, walk in your show. Why does this woman not age? She looks gorgeous and she is working that dress with her signature strut. #Work!

Hope you guys liked my picks. Feel free to disagree with me & let me know what your favorites are from #NYFW.

Disclaimer: All above pictures can be found on vogue.co.uk

#FNO downtown Savannah

Hello Fashionistas! I just got back from another awesome Fashion's Night Out, Yeah!!! While some major cities have decided not to continue with this fashionable event that we fashionistas look forward to each year (other than New York Fashion Week), Savannah decided not to disappoint us. I certainly appreciate that Savannah. 

While at FNO, I ran into Corey Brooks (view here) who I last saw at the Harley-Davidson fashion show,  capturing the night as only he can. Why? Because he's a photographer that knows how to work his camera. No joke, I've met a few who don't.

I also met  an artist - Laura - who was gracious enough to take my pic below. Hopefully I'll be showcasing some of her work very soon on my blog. No pressure! ^_^  Update: See below.

Now for the OOTN (outfit of the night). I wanted to be on trend (see here) by wearing a shade of gray; however at first glance inside my closet, all that was staring back at me were sweaters. It's way too HOT for that. So, I searched some more and found this top that I purchased almost two years ago and never wore. I don't know why, because it's perfect for Summer. Maybe I was waiting for gray to be the "IT" color of the season. 

OOTN:

Top: Lauren Conrad

Belt: Old

Jeans: Seven7

Shoes: Michael Antonio

Clutch/Bag: Ivanka Trump (similar here) 

Accessories: Old

Photo credit: Corey Brooks

(See more from Corey Brooks here) & (here)

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Check out Savannah's Fashion Night Facebook page here & stay tuned for next year. 

Did anyone else go to FNO? Tell me about it.

It's Friday! Hope you have a wonderful weekend :-)

Thank You Laura Barton! :-) Wow, you certainly work fast. Savannah, stay tuned for more art work from this fashionable, gorgeous, super sweet artist.

Shopping with Nanette Lepore

Hello Fashionistas! Hope you are enjoying this Labor Day weekend. I know I am, so this blog post will be brief ^_^. The sales this weekend are ridonkulous (like Phaedra's booty). I wanted to share some online sale codes that I came across, in case you don't want to be in the thick of it in the malls.

Bloomingdale's, save 20 - 60% OFF + an extra 20%, Online: Enter Code BIG20 

Outnet, save 30 - 65% OFF, Online: Enter Code FALLFREESHIP to receive free standard/express shipping on orders over $250

Macy's, 20 - 50% + extra OFF shoe sale. Promo code: DEALS

Nordstrom, clearance sale, save up to 40%, online & in stores

Corset/Top: Nanette Lepore 

Skirt/Dress: Show Me Your Mumu

Shoes: KensieGirl

Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend! :)

What To Wear

Hello Fashionistas! How was your weekend? Fashionating I hope. 

For this post I wanted to address a concern that a lot of corporate, busy, on-the-go women (Yes! I'm talking to you fashion bloggers) are faced with on a regular basis. What to wear to: happy-hour, a networking event or a low key after-work event? Well, I used to have this problem but no longer. Now, I'm going to let you know what I do when I have days like these. It's quite simple and it doesn't take much planning. 

First, I have to know what type of day I'm going to have to plan accordingly. If I have a meeting with buttoned up execs and then attending happy-hour right after and there is no time to go home and change -which is almost always- then, I brainstorm on pieces that I could bring to easily change into; Which is usually in the restroom at the building you just had said meeting.

Second, I go into my closet and decide on an outfit and accessories. Finding the right accessories also means, finding the right bag to carry the extra pieces that you will need to transition your outfit from "day" to "night" (we'll use "day" to night" for this example). Jewelry pieces are also really easy to change out and carry. 

Third, I usually try to bring one additional piece of clothing to change into. The clothing you choose should be wrinkle-resistant and fold-able to place in your bag. FYI, Jeans are perfect for this. I try to keep the same heels on through-out, but if you prefer, by all means throw in a cute pair of flats. Simple, right!?!

What To Wear by ubetterwork on polyvore.com

What are your tips for transitioning from "day" to "night"? Let me know below.

 Thanks for reading!

#VF: Pioneer Inspired

TGIF! So glad Friday is finally here, aren't you? 

Today's post is a little bit different. I was inspired by the picture of the young woman below. I wanted to re-create this look with whatever I could find in my closet and make it modern. Not sure if I pulled it off, let me know what you think.

Hat: Old

Corset: Teri Jon

Belt: DIY

Skirt: Alice + Olivia

Shoes: Roxy

Bag: Old

 After taking these pics, I had to include this horse we took a picture of months ago downtown Savannah. It was only appropriate.

Have a wonderful weekend and thanks for reading!

Firmoo: New Arrivals

Hump-day/Slump-day! Hello Fashionistas! Why is it that Wednesdays seem to drag on, then the rest of the days fly by? Any who, I wanted to let you guys know about the new shades and glasses that Firmoo have to offer. You remember Firmoo, right? If not, let me refresh your memory. They are a global online optical store and I've done a couple reviews here & here on this frugal, yet stylish company.

Check out the comprehensive list of new arrivals at: http://www.firmoo.com/new-arrivals.html for glasses starting as low as $16.

Also, find out how you can get your first pair FREE! http://www.firmoo.com/free-glasses.html

Have a happy Thursday and thanks for reading.

Lip-licious Monday

 Hi Fashionistas! How was your weekend? Fashionating I hope. 

Do you remember this trend that started in 2012, maybe even as early as 2011? I was so anti-bejeweled and dual lip colors that I didn't even give it a second thought. Now, two (maybe three) years later I'm revisiting this trend because apparently it's still a thing. It wasn't a fad after all. I now wonder, where would you be able to pull this off at. Work? School? The club? definitely the club. Someone once told me - while out shopping new trends at the mall - "don't knock it until you try it". Now thinking back, her advice makes a lot of sense. I should be more open to new fashion trends, whether I think it looks crazy, weird or stupid. So, in that vain, here I am embracing the dual lip color trend, in my own subtle way. 

 Color: top & bottom - "ruby opera"
(I had to start off in my comfort zone)

 Color: top - "blushing harmony"
bottom - "ruby opera"

Color: top - "coral encore"
bottom - "ruby opera"

What do you think of the dual lip color trend? Where would you wear this look?

Lip colors ℅ L'Oreal

Farewell to Summer...Welcome back Fall

Hello Guys & Dolls! What a summer!? I'm the first to admit, I've been MIA for some months now and not because I wanted to, but this has been the busiest summer ever.  And now that it's almost over, I can breath a sigh of relief and get back to blogging :-)

What did you guys do this Summer?

Farewell to Summer...Welcome Fall by ubetterwork on polyvore.com

For this Fall, the must-have pieces are ones you probably already have in your closets. 
1. The sweater coat
2. Ostrich feather (how to wear)
3. Over-the-knee boots
4. Midi hemlines (skirt/dress)
5. Booties (suede or leather)
6. A wide leg pant
7. Vintage round lens sunnies
The color of the season is going to be any shade of gray (not to be mistaken with 50 shades of Grey ^_^)
What pieces are you looking forward to wearing this Fall?