Spikes n Stripes

  'Sup, Monday? This weekend was a pretty relaxed one; I was finally off of work for a chance! I spent this past Sunday kicking it with the beau watching movies and "bumming it". With the weather being warm (well, for most of the day anyway) this outfit was a no brainer. I kept it comfy chic with this maxi dress which by the way cost me ten dollars! Oh and the necklace? Five dollars. In … [Read more...]

Styl’ED: Corey Wesley + Urban FLRT

  Happy Friday! Last weekend New York-based designer and entrepreneur Corey Wesley brought his line, Urban FLRT, to the Philadelphia masses for a trunk show located in Showroom77. The trunk show was coordinated by Tweety Elitou of Young, Hip & Chic and co-hosted by Syreeta of Sincerely Syreeta. Here is a follow-up interview I had with Corey -- hope you all enjoy! 1.) … [Read more...]

StyleSpiration: Kwame Krazy

Kwame

Last week I was rocking out to old school nineties rap whilst watching MTV Jams. Then a video from Kwame came on entitled, "U Gotz 2 Get Down!" Once the video came on (which I remember seeing before a long time ago) I couldn't take my eyes off of it. Why, do you ask? Watch the video here. Alas, my latest #StyleSpiration post. If you've watched the video, you will see nothing but bright bold … [Read more...]

Colorful Polka Dots

  You ask: "Why is she not wearing her hat?" It was mad windy that day. Womp. The outfit from Date Night is a look I'm not used to. Usually I dress like the photos below; super-quirky and vintage-esq. However I like to switch things up a bit when I'm going out with the beau. This is when I channel my inner "Nuri Fierce." Styled: Coat, Necklace & Wedge Booties - Forever21 / Dress … [Read more...]

StyleSpiration: Thandie Newton + Swee Lo

Vintage Alert! Thandie Newton wore this vintage Swee Lo beaded tunic dress last week to the NY premiere of Rogue - a new series coming to DirectTV. What do you guys think of the look? Keep in mind: Swee Lo vintage isn't difficult to find. Be sure to check Etsy.com (or just Google "Swee Lo") to locate these one-of-a-kind beaded treasures. (images via) … [Read more...]