Tuesday

Red, White and Grey - No Blue Today


The 4th of July Holiday is just around the corner and I consider myself a die - heart American. But I just couldn't convice myself to wear red, white and blue. So I subsituted the blue with grey. 

As you may see, I am still sporting the stripes - rolled up cuff. 

What I wore
Red Blazar - JC Penny
White t- shirt - The Gap
Grey pants - The Limted
Red open toe pumps - Rack Room Shoes
Accessories:
Fossil Watch , Forever 21 Braclet, New York & Company Necklace

Saturday

Styling Mistakes That Make You Look Older

 
I ran across this video on yahoo.com and thought it really shared some good tips on
how to avoid the looking older.

You know I love tips that keep me looking young and fly!
 

Here are a few more tips for STYLING YOUR BRAND

How to Dress For Your Legs - http://shine.yahoo.com/the-thread-how-to/how-to-dress-for-your-legs-214335212.html

Summer 2013 GLAM Looks - http://shine.yahoo.com/the-thread-how-to/instaglam-summer-2013-beauty-201856567.html

The Summer Shoes for Under $30 - http://shine.yahoo.com/the-thread-how-to/best-summer-shoes-under--30-151132682.html


Have a GREAT SUMMER !  
Alease

Friday

Act Like A Boss Friday - Do Your Greatest Work Today

It's Friday - "Act Like A Boss"
"Well done is better than well said."
Benjamin Franklin
What I wore
Black Blouse - Kmart [similar]
Boot cut pants - New York & Company [similar] 
Accessories- Forever 21

Wednesday

Stripe It Good

STRIPE IT GOOD!

 
Stripes - Spring 2013 Fashion Trend.  I am really glad to see that ~ Stripes are BACK! Although I never stop wearing them - it still is good to see them return.
 
 
 
Why do I like stripes? Well it's a very casual pattern that can easily play down a dressy look.
I choose to wear stripes when speaking in front of a laid back audience.
 
 
 
The stripes in this peplum blouse are both vertical and hortizal - which allows the eye to jump around the entire body. Never know where to look - which makes my entire fashion look more interesting.
 

What I Wore

Black & White Stripe Peplum Blouse ~ Cato Fashions
 
Electric Blue Boot leg Trousers - New York & Company
 
Accessories -  Similar finds at Page 6 
 
 
Submitted to the IFB Project #95- Show us your Stripes
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Branding at its Best: Tracee Ellis Ross & B.Jones

Today's fashion look is inspired by two of my favorite stylish peeps: Tracee Ellis Ross & B.Jones.

Inspired by Tracee:  Extra Full Curly Hair
Inspired by B. Jones: Animal Print Skirt and Bright Color Jacket 





 

What  I Wore

Blue Cardigan: Macy's  - Find Similar  Here
Black Tank:Target  -  Here
Aminal Print Skirt : JC Penny- Find Similar Here
Accessories: Target & Forever 21: Find Similar Items Here







Saturday

Use Facebook & Instagram to Build a Brand

 
I use Facebook a lot to keep in contact with my family and friends. But in the last 2 years of building my brand - I started strategically planning ways to market myself as an expert in my niche.  Facebook allowd me to build a large audience around the things I love and care about, such as fashion, internet marketing, speaking, and so much more.

When I launched my first book, I used Facebook as a spring board to share my book progress. I can only say - this played a major part and helping me take my book to the Best seller list.   




Instagram is a new venture for me. I currently only have about 200 followers. This might seem like a lot to some, but actually it's a very low number compared to the millions of people who use instagram daily.

Traffic is picking up and I strongly believe it's because I've started posted a lot more images of myself and what I am wearing.  I've seen a lot of fashion bloggers do this - although I don't consider myself a fashion blogger, I do have simliar interest in showcasing my love for fashion and style.

Your appearance is key to building a lasting personal brand. I was taught at a very young age, that you should always to try to look your best - " You just don't know who might see you".


Talk with you later,

Alease

P.S. Happy Mother's Day to all the Wonderful Moms in the World!
 
 
 

Thursday

Scandal Spring Fashion Looks


Scandal Style 


If you don't know already I'm obsessed with Scandal, like many others. I typically don't try to follow what others like, but I'm hooked.  The fashions are amazing. I love almost everything Olivia Pope wears. 



Olivia Pope Style: Classic, Polished, Authority, Strength, Confident, Sexy & Professional. All the things I try to convey in my everyday fashions.





Scandal Spring Fashion Looks 


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