ALL BLACK EVERYTHING

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All black is chic, classy and never fails you but I’m a firm believer in making sure you dress it appropriately. Just because you wear all black, doesn’t mean you stop trying. Believe it or not, you can mess up an all black look. There are actually ways to do all black WRONG. Here are a few Do’s and Don’ts to keep you looking chic, elegant and in style wearing all black everything.

DON’T wear oversized garments
I know what your thinking, it’s all black and because of that it’ll make me look slimmer so a little extra fabric shouldn’t do any harm. WRONG. Anything oversized with the exception of beach cover ups, tunics and the occasional blouse will make you look big, even in the color black. Black is not a cure all and wearing oversized black clothes thinking no-one will notice is crazy. Please wear clothes that fit to avoid looking frumpy.

DON’T wear extremely tight clothes. 
I get it, you think you can get away with extremely tight clothes just because it’s black. This may be true, but all black is elegant and helps really make a person look very put together, don’t ruin that by wearing clothes that simply don’t fit, this is particularly relevant for those trying to look professional for a work setting.

DON’T wear faded black
When it’s done it’s DONE. If your blacks have that ashy glow to them and they look really faded, it’s time to chuck em. There is nothing worse than a black that’s ashy. All black doesn’t look chic when one part of your outfit is faded. For future, start using some color safe clothing detergent to avoid this. There is an exception, if the black you’re wearing is charcoal it can look faded. I have a charcoal blazer that I wear often, charcoal is blackish gray and that’s actually meant to be faded, other than that, make sure your blacks aren’t dingy looking.

Do rock a statement piece
All black is great but nobody wants to look like they just left a funeral everyday, so dress it up with a bright fun purse or in my case, an embroidered mock neck sweater and leopard print flats.

Do wear a bit of color
Yes, all black everything is nice but can get real matronly and boring real quick. If this is the case for you, layer with a fun colored jacket, like red, orange, blue, pink or yellow. I think color is for everyone and finding the right color for you will make your blacks look even better.

Do wear fun makeup
There is nothing I love more than an all black outfit with a fun red lip. It is so chic and fashion forward. If you’re going to wear all black everything, make sure you wear a fun red lip or do your makeup in way that your face just pops. One thing all black does is it fades you out in a crowd but if you want to stand out in all black, a fun lippy or eye shadow will do the trick.

Hope these tips help! FYI, my embroidered mock neck sweater is thrifted but I’ve linked my cute leopard print flats and a similar skirt above.

Sincerely,

Deidra Marie

NAVY JUMPSUIT WITH NEW YORK AND COMPANY

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Jumpsuit | Sunnies | Shoes
 
I use to always say Navy was not a good color for me. I said this mostly because I feel I look better in bright colors. I think they show up better on my chocolate skin and dark colors, with the exception of black, really don’t do much for me. Now, anyone who knows me knows I live in and live for bright. I love it all baby; neon’s, bold, look at me out there colors that shine and shine bright. This jumpsuit is one of the few exceptions that I’ve included in my clothing selection. To be truly honest with you, I had no intentions of purchasing this piece. I order some dress pants that were to big and went to the store to return them and found this thing just sitting by it’s lonesome in the corner of sale section at just $25. I couldn’t resist. It’s not just the price that got me, it was really the color. It’s sort of navy and sort of not. It’s a bright enough blue that with the right accessories it really just pops. I’ve learned a few lessons about color with this purchase. Here’s some tips and cheats for rocking some of the colors:
 
1. Dark Skin=Bold Colors
Dark skin is gorgeous, and to show it off you should wear colors that pop. Bold pinks, reds, deep mustard yellows and any orange is great on chocolate skin. If your not into brights, dress up your blacks, grays, whites and light navy’s with a bright accessory or fun bright lip color. 
 
2. Jewel Tones work on just about everyone
I’m no stranger to a jewel toned color. Those are your pale teals, navy’s, lavenders and rose pinks. Just about any skin and hair color can wear them, I believe. Tip: rock these colors in your transition from winter to spring. It’ll make the transition in your wardrobe feel effortless.
 
3. Pastels don’t work for everyone but….
Pastels aren’t the best color palette on me but I still rock it. One way to get away with a pastel is to cheat with a print. For example, wear a printed top with a pastel background. People certainly won’t focus on the color as their eyes will be drawn to the print instead. 
 
4. When in doubt, wear All BLACK or All WHITE
I’ve literally NEVER seen anyone who wore all white or all black that didn’t look put together and effortless. I wear all black when I’m not feeling my best and sometimes when I’m feeling super powerful and independent; depends on how the wind blows. I really do dress according to mood. I’m happy all the time so it’s usually bright colors, LOL. I also wear black when I am absolutely fresh out of outfit ideas. All white is another option if you don’t feel like rocking the funeral look. To each his/her own. 
 
5. Layer when the color isn’t working
Sometimes I layer pieces over a colored piece that doesn’t really do anything for me. Again, dark navy isn’t really my color, but with a pink or yellow layer on top it looks effortless. 
 
Hope this color cheat tips help you out. Don’t be afraid to step out of the box. Fashion is suppose to be fun. Express yourself and most importantly BE YOURSELF!
 
Link to my New York and Company jumpsuit is at the top. I’ve also linked my sunnies and similar pink shoes is up there too. 😉 
 
Sincerely, 
 
Deidra Marie

THRIFTED FINDS PART II

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A major reality just hit when I had to pay for my school books last week. I held off as long as I could but then just recently started getting some homework assignments that required me to read some chapters from the books for class 😦 

Anyway, starting off this week with another vintage find from one of my favorite thrift shops, Thrift 2 Gift. I hit it big on my last visit. They always have dollar deals on Friday’s and BOGO dresses. I ended up getting 8 pieces for $8 dollars. The top I’m wearing in this post is one of the 8 pieces. Like most of my multi-colored tops, I like to keep it simple with my other pieces. I’ve talked to so many people who have said they are terrified to color block or wear bright colors, and many just don’t know how to wear bright colors and style them, so I’m sharing my 5 tips for color blocking and how to wear bright colors today. 

OPT FOR A SOLID COLOR ON BOTTOM
Bright colors can be a bit overwhemling for many people, especially if you’re wearing a piece that has multiple bright colors on top, like mine. To tone it down, wear a neutral on bottom. For this look, I decided to do white. White goes with everything and is seasons less. I know, you may think you can’t wear white after labor day but YOU CAN. Who came up with that silly rule anyways?

OPT FOR A SOLID COLOR ON TOP
I don’t often wear bright colors on bottom but do own a few bright bottom pieces. They are a bit much for my fuller bottom so I typically wear a solid top or a solid top with a solid layer like a blazer or jacket. 

OPT FOR SOLID COLORED SHOES
If you’re going all in, and you decide you want to wear colors on top and bottom, which sometimes I do, depending on how I feel, opt to wear a solid shoe to tone things down. Some great shoe colors that go with just about any color are, black, nude, white,  and copper or rose gold, gold, silver or metallic. 

MIX AND MATCH COLORS THAT MAKE SENSE
Some colors really just don’t go together or least in my mind I don’t think they go together. Confused on how to color block? Try these color combos for a cute outfit and a fun night on the town:

Green and Pink
Blue and Pink
Orange and Blue
Red and Blue
Purple and Pink
Orange and Pink
Purple and Blue
Red and Yellow
Pink and Yellow
Yellow and Orange

TRY COLORED ACCESSORIES 
Not brave enough for colored bottoms or multi-colored tops. Work your way up to it with some fun colored accessories. I often do an all white dress or all black outfit and let my accessories do the talking. Sometimes all you need is one good statement hat, earrings or shoes to get the job done. 

Hope these color tips work for you! Happy Monday!

Sincerely, 

Deidra Marie