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Sun -shining, 

Flowers blooming,

Cicadas about to be buzzing, music about to be bumpinG

Summer body loading... 

To be honest, I am ready for outside to be open; creating projects, taking trips, and starting a new journey.

I’ve overslept and missed the opportunity to go to the Bazaar Farmers’ Market on 83, sigh.  Definitely was about to be my highlight this past weekend. I really wanted @theblacksaucekitchen signature biscuit sandwiches. It’s one of my favorite things to do on Sundays.

This pandemic got us into a little funk. But hopefully, with the season changing, we can lighten up the mood into some cheer and fun.

I am listing the hottest S/S 21 TRENDING OUTFITS FOR THE SEASON!

Let’s get started

FLORAL- FLORAL BUSTIER DRESSES ARE IN! The dress is definitely great for date night with your babe or bubbly brunches with the girls. It’s has a bustier + form-fitting around the bosom and a sweetheart neckline. Most floral bustier dresses are designed with a slit, strapless, airy sleeves, and midi size. My fave thus far on Instagram is the white dress with the small red flowers, and 1/4 above the knee. Stores: Hanifaofficial, The Kemistore, AndreaiyamahHouse of CB, SHEIN, ASOS, Pretty Little Things. ohpolly

MONOCHROMATIC- Monochromatic is different shades + hues of one solid color. The ladies on the gram definitely showing off with the monochromatic power suits, pleated skirts, and blazers in bold and bright colors. Try a periwinkle pleated knee-length skirt + with a lilac or violet blazer, strappy shoes, neutral boaters hat. Shops: H&M, Nordstrom & Rack, EXPRESS

SHEER & MESH: one word-SEXY! Sheer Midi dress reveals all the curves and see-through. BFYNE MIAMI just dropped their collection of mesh dresses for the season- “SPRYNG, WYNTYR, AUTYMN, SYMMUR.” It’s bold, animal print, and colorful. Shop: @bfyne @thefashionaddict

PASTELS- There is no spring without PASTELS. Pastel colors are soft, airy, whimsical. As stated in my previous blog posts, solid and print pastels are in style; lavender, periwinkle, sea-green.

CUT OUT: I love a good cut-out dress! Like the sheer, it’s semi revealing, causal, slim-fit but the skin is exposed under and/ or around the bosom +chest area. Shops: @SHEIN @thefashionaddicts @missguided

BRALETTES + WIDE LEG PANTS: This combo is a cute hipster, tom-boy, bohemian vibe. The fact of the attire is informal yet, flattering, just woo’s me. Most wide-leg pants are pleated, hug the waistline, gaucho, linen, and cotton. The bralettes set the tone of the whole fit; sexy, flossy with an edge. Shops: Urban Outfitters, Marshalls, Free People

There you have it, the latest S/S ‘21 Trending Outfits For The Season!

Until next time!

XO

“Can I kick it?, ( Yes you can)”- A Tribe Called Quest

Happy Saturday!

If you had a rough week like me, you probably were counting the hours down to the minutes til Friday. While I normally do a celebratory dinner(s) at Abbey’s with my best-friend, I decided to “kick it” with Issa Rae, Zoey (my dog), and a big cup of Turkey Hill Fudge Ripple ice cream. Yum!

However, Saturday… Saturday is my time to shine baby!

My street-style Saturday look was influence by none other than Versace. The well-known brand can easily be distinguished by Chain Medusa necklaces and Baroque Hibiscus black and gold tees. In 2012, Trinidad James wore a JoyRich leopard silk shirt, vintage Chanel golden chain, and Versace loafers in his “ All Gold Everything” music video from his latest album "Don't Be S.A.F.E.”. Let's not forget about the hottest Rap and Hip &Hop trio, the Migos, who, in 2013, curated a groundbreaking aesthetic based upon “Versace”, with their number #1 hit single of the same name. , Quavo, Offset, and Takeoff embodied Versace pendant necklaces, animal prints, and eyewear in the “Versace” music video featuring Drake. Talk about money talks!

So while I wait for the Migos to hit my phone inquiring on me becoming their wardrobe stylist, let’s get into this Street-style Saturday, shall we?

I purchased this dress in a size small back in January, when ZARA was shifting their collection. As always, the dress was well hidden (Ha!) and a great replica of a Versace dress, complete with gold chain and hibiscus design. For $20-25, you couldn’t beat the price! Thin, polyester, and knee-length, this dress is not bulky nor tight which I love! The embroidered design and fabric paint texture in the background gives this dress an intricate style. While the color scheme does a great job of not overpowering which is a plus!

I paired an open toe mesh black heel to complement the length of the dress. These were the same shoes sold in Steve Madden and Aldos last year for $90+! I purchased them for $20 at Marshalls in Cincinnati when visiting my nephew “Tinka” and my brother. Adding the black scully on for a last minute chill look made this ensemble versatile and simple (in a good way)! Literally, I can wear this fit day to night!

XO

Char

Dress: Zara

Earrings: H&M

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Photographer: @vsdavisphotography

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Photographer : @vsdavisphotography

Sweatshirt: Mess In A Bottle

Pants: express

Jacket: free people

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