Styling colorful bags? Not a problem…

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Sometimes fashion savvy people have trouble styling colorful accessories. This is totally understandable; everyone without any style sense was taught to match everything to everything. Usually people just stick colorful accessories with denim or black attire, but there are so many different combinations to try. Colorful accessories coordinate with colorful clothing. duh!!! I suggest reading my Quirky Bombshell Manuel of Style article on KEY items. It will give you some valuable insight on how to style items that have more than two colors. It’s all about having the guts to push the boundaries of fashion. Don’t think too much, just use pure instinct. With the right amount of balance you can pull off any look. And that’s what it’s about…balance. The designer bags above are a serious style statement, they look more like formal bags, so clothing with floral patterns are a great combination to pair with. Cobalt or “petrol blue” is definitely a seasonal color to play with; combine it with multi-colored items and really stand out. See easy? Dare to be bold!

Fashion Trend; Fruit Print

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Lately I’ve been seeing a lot of fruit on clothing… Yep. I’ve seen fruit illustrations with cartoon elements, or just out right photographs. A colorful medley of fruit or just watermelon, is trending hard in Juniors wear. This “Fruit Trend” has finally crossed over to women’s ready to wear designer collections. Accessories are the most attractive with this trend. Pineapple, cherries, strawberries, and orange wedges look great as bracelets and necklaces. Sandals look  sweet with this trend. I just picked the pumps in the picture because the green apple shade pops up regularly for summer fashion. I like to add a little bit of color to everything I wear. For people who like to play it safe; sunglasses, rings, necklaces and bracelets combined with a solid colored outfit gives your look just the right amount of fun for the season. Tanks with pineapples detailed in sparkling gold sequin is casual with a hint of formality; that’s an option for anyone who wants to glam up an every day look. Fruit clutches in watermelon and citrus designs are easy to come by and versatile. First candy and ice cream prints were trending last year, now fruit? Looks like the fashion got a little health conscious? Well, whatever it is I like it!

The Fashion Beats Cancer Fashion Show…

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Another great fashion show! I had the pleasure of attending the Fashion Beats Cancer Fashion show held downtown at HOBI HOUSE OF BLENDED INK at 300 Oakland Avenue. All the guest wore white including myself, to show support in raising awareness to the St. Jude Foundation. The show was actually inspired by God. The young lady above is 14 and diagnosed with cancer. To be so young and strong is really remarkable. The evening was lively with delicious appetizers, live entertainment and of course fabulous fashion! I met a lot of great inspirational people as well as talented designers. Thank You Janeka for hosting a successful and motivational event!!!

Editors Letter: July 2014

 

I love summer! there is so much to see and do when the weather is warm. When it comes to fashion, there are some clothing items that are just an absolute must. Denim shorts…yes…sunglasses…of course. All of these things have the power to lift an outfit completely out of the doldrums. I plan on being very occupied this month, I am attending one or two fashion shows, and will also be posting actual videos on my channel. I love being a fashion editor more than a video editor, but for you (my readers and subscribers) I’ll be both. I plan on writing a lot more too. I’m actually planning on posting at least once a day. As I make more discoveries about fashion, I intend on sharing with you my vision and inspirations. I had the opportunity to travel to Washington and was really impressed with what I saw in terms of street fashion. Yes, the fashion savvy individuals that inhabit the streets of Washington D.C are amazingly trendy and surprisingly approachable. A trend that I saw constantly was the High-Waist denim shorts trend with sexy silhouettes and creative styling. I was also impressed with the vintage stores I visited. I found a great dress at Buffalo Exchange and then went to Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream for my favorite flavor…Chocolate fudge brownie! Well, enough about my trip, lets talk fashion! The sports trend is hitting the mainstream fashion stores hard! Who can resist wearing athletic socks and sexy pumps? Yes, it looks as though sporty socks with Nike, Adidas, Fila, or Reebok logos and any sort of feminine pumps is in high demand. The whole “Haute Athletic” vibe has been rampant throughout the fashion industry lately. Not only that, but humorous graphic patterns and best friend tees are in high demand too. Looks like the 80’s continues to reign supreme as the most iconic era of fashion. I’m not saying that just because I myself am an 80’s baby. Collections such as Saint Laurent, Moschino, and Rodarte feature dresses with that 80’s silhouette too. Speaking of 80’s inspired silhouettes; What about the Peplum? There are so many versions of the peplum blouse and dress. I love how creative some people can get when styling them. I’ve seen lace peplums with neon undergarments; which definitely mimics the Reveal and Conceal trend. I like when some peplem tops have the loops for a tiny belt, it gives any look so much versatility. I like fashion that is challenging; meaning outside the box. For some reason, I’m really into color! Busy patterns with bold bright color. I’m also loving Fuchsia Pink and Petrol Blue. Honestly, I can’t wait until I get my hands on some real designer footwear. I’m not a “Matchy Match” person. I like experimenting with different looks, or combining things that normally wouldn’t go together. I manage to pull off the most eccentric looks, but that’s only because I try. I urge women and men in everywhere to step outside their safety zone and be bold! That’s what Quirky Bombshell is all about; being fashionable and daring. This month is off to a great start!

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