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

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!

Click here to watch --> http://shine.yahoo.com/the-thread/style-mistakes-that-age-you-223336209.html?vp=1

 

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

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

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

Mr.Kate, WHO?

Who's Mr. Kate?
 I might be a little late on this one, but I came across Mr.Kate from Lively Bone, an awesome fashion blogger. And I have to say - I Love this Chic- Mr. Kate!  Yeah Chic - see more here.

But anyway - Here's what I found....

Beautiful, right?  I know.   Mr. Kate is an accessory designer and a damn good one.  But I just fell in love with the Spring/Summer 2013 Look Book.   Let me just say - this model and BEAUTIFUL! (check out the behind the scenes video here).

 Lets Take A Look At What Makes This Style Such A Great Look.

• The color black looks great on anybody(ies)
• The shawl like collar on the jacket & scarf draws the eye downward- which makes you look taller and thinner.
• The extra details on the jacket takes a plain boring jacket to the next level , giving you more options to express your eclectic fashion style.

• This work because curly hair makes a woman more approachable.
• Soft curls around the face makes a hard angle face softer.
• The added touch of the head scarf is the most girly thing you can do. I wouldn't wear this to the office, but I would for sure wear the head scarf to a casual event.  

•  Anytime you wear a bold statement necklace - keep everything else simple. 
• This statement necklace is great! It's wearable art at its best!
  
  

 Dressing yourself after 40 is really simple once you know what makes you even more beautiful. I believe Mr.Kate accessories are simple and beautiful for the woman who's fashionable over 40.

See you later.

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You Would Think Blue Is My Favorite Color

What I Wore:

Blue Maxi Dress: Maxway (similar)

Black & Grey Cardigan: Target

Black Tank: Target

Accessories: Sliver Cuff, Diamond Ring and Heart Necklace

What I Wore:

Stripe Blue T-Shirt: Wal-Mart

Black Knit Skirt: Target

Black Leggings: Wal-Mart

Suede Flat Boots: Rack Room Shoes

Necklace: Forever 21



 

What I Wore:

Blue Drape Dress: Ross- Dress for Less

Black Blazer: Thift store (similar)

Black Tank: Target

Accessories: round disk earrings, silver cuff, oversize silver/white stone ring

11 Must See Fashion Bloggers to Follow

11 Must-See Fashion Bloggers to Follow

All you have to do is Click on the images to be inspired by these 

11 fashionable fashion bloggers. 

Enjoy!

1. B.Jones Style- Can I just say - I LOVE HER! B.Jones makes looking great soo easy.

2. Dulce Candy

3. Honestyl... WTF

4. Kendi Everyday - Kendi was my first Fashion Blogger crush.  I love her style, her looks kept me coming back everyday.

5. Keep It Chic

6. GabiFresh

7. Lauren Conrad

8. Penny Chic - I love the idea of being chic on a tight budget. Shauna really knows how to pull a inexpensive look together. My kind of girl!

9. Style Scrapbook

10. The Sartorialist

11. Street Fashion Style

Do you have a 12th Fashion Blogger?  Add the link in the comments.

To Your  Fashion Success,

Alease

Wearing Red After 40

Wearing Red After 40

The color RED is a warm and positive color that every woman should include in their wardrobe.  The color red is associated with our will to live. Which is something I strongly want - to live, love & laugh.

Red is energizing! It excites the emotions and motivates us to take action. It signifies leadership qualities and an invented spirit. It also gives confidence to those who are shy or lacking confidence to  take action. 

Variations of Red for Women Over 40

Crimson: small amount blue in it. It shows a determination to succeed without hurting anyone's feelings.

Maroon: dark bluish red - represents control and thoughtful action.

Burgundy:dark purplish red. It is considered to be more sophisticated and serious.

  

Variations of Red for Women 40 and Over by aleasemichelle featuring givenchy

What I Wore:

Scoop Neck Red Dress

Chinese Inspired Cuff Bracelet

Gold Oval Shape Drop Earrings

Wearing Red After 40 has been the best thing I could have every done!

Spring 2013 Trends I love

 

 

Spring Trends I Love

 

White Skinny Leg Jeans - They can be worn with almost any blouse or jacket.

 

Red Blazer- Red is my favorite color. Although I don't have much of it in my closet.

 

Messy Updos- Quick and easy stylish hair dos when I don't want to comb my hair.

 

Statement Necklaces- The only piece of jewelry I need to wear.

 

Stripe Skirts- Allows me to dress up a casual style into a more dressy look.

 

High Heel Sandals - Gives my toes room to breath and I can still be sexy.

Spring 2013 Trend: Black and White and Prints All Over

Black and White: Style Ethics by aleasemichelle featuring fornash earrings

Black and White and Prints All Over.

A simple color palette to bring a little classy into your wardrobe. I know every woman has some kind of black or white clothing in thier closet.  So, I say bring them out - put them together and WOW - you are now sporting the SPRING 2013 Trend. Yeah it's that easy!



In the photo below: Not wearing Black & White with prints, but I am sporting black and white with sneakers.