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The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel Watch Party & Giveaway
Let’s watch Lifetime’s presentation of The Clark Sisters: First Ladies of Gospel together on zoom.
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H.E.R. Partners With Diff Charitable Eyewear
H.E.R. – The Cali born & Grammy award-winner launched a sunglasses collection with DIFF Eyewear and I’m here for it!
The stylish and always shaded singer is bringing us her first collaboration with an eyewear brand.
The collection includes four styles and a special edition trifold case that includes a cleaning cloth. “They’re not too big, they’re not too small and the tint is just right. With the glasses I designed, they have a mirror tint, which I love,” she told ESSENCE.
“I feel like shades are just the icing on the cake and they add that extra oomph to my outfit.”
The H.E.R. collaboration with DIFF Charitable Eyewear will see it’s proceeds go to developing a nursery and primary school in Uganda.
Driver sunglasses from the H.E.R. x Diff collection.
The collaboration with Diff Eyewear is the second collection H.E.R. has released this month. At London Fashion Week, she released the Tommy x Lewis x H.E.R. sustainable collection. The release saw the singer design neon-colored, streetwear-inspired pieces, adding in her own lyrics to the designs.
The H.E.R. x DIFF collection, will retails for $85 per pair. Click here to see the full collection.
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One Dress, Three Ways: ASHLEY STEWART X KENDALL + KYLIE | CHEETAH DRESS
In this blog post, I’m sharing how to style the Ashley Stewart X Kendall + Kylie cheetah dress. Keep reading to see how I created 3 effortless looks with one dress.
“Ashley Stewart is going to win on kindness and math. Our strength is fellowship and self-esteem.” _James Rhee, CEO of Ashley Stewart
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Can you really wear one dress three ways and make them all Instagramable? Yes, you can! We should be wearing our clothes in many ways. When we make a purchase we should look at every garment as a staple piece with staying power. Something we can rock anywhere. Our looks should take us from work to the party that can’t be missed.
Who doesn’t want to get more mileage out of their favorite dress? Being open to creative ways to style them from pencil time to prosecco time is the will make sure we get the most bang for our buck!
If you think it can’t be done while here’s proof.
Ashley Stewart X Kendall + Kylie cheetah dress || similar cardigan || similar belt || opaque tights || similar loafer
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For Work
Let’s keep it real. Dressing for work can be the least fashionable thing many of us do daily. So when approached with an option to ditch that basic black dress for a fresh and feminine look who would say no?
Using the Ashley Stewart X Kendall + Kylie cheetah dress as my foundation piece I added some simple accessories to make the look werk for work, lol. This professional yet edgy look works best for the holiday season because of the metallic gold-tone cheetah pattern throughout. You can create this work ready look with an open front cardigan, a simple belt , dark tights along with matching loafers to insure a comfortable look for a long day in the office
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Ashley Stewart X Kendall + Kylie cheetah dress || similar pantyhose || similar clutch || similar sandals
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For The Holiday Party
With the arrival of the holiday season, we’ll likely have 703 invites to attend everyone’s must-attend get-together. The Ashley Stewart X Kendall + Kylie cheetah dress is a great way to steal all the attention when you enter the room.
I know when I hit the scene I want a look that Samantha Jones would approve of. As a petite girl, I can attest that the dress’s short girl-friendly. With an elasticized waistband the dress is a stellar choice for someone looking to play it safe or push the edge with the dress length. I spiced up the look with skin-tone pantyhose, some bomb gloves, a super cute clutch, and open-toe mules. Adding a red lippie guarantees to get you a double-take.
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Ashley Stewart X Kendall + Kylie cheetah dress || similar fedora || similar moto jacket || similar leggings || similar booties
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For Weekends With Girls
Is it even the weekend without brunch with the girls? Hmmmmm nope! For starters, you know you can’t show up to the all-girl meet up looking regular. I’m not saying it a competition but there’s only one Beyoncé in every group and that’s you, lol. The Ashley Stewart X Kendall + Kylie cheetah dress is perfect for sipping on bottomless mimosas with it’s tiered ruffled hem and easy-breezy silhouette.
Take your brunch looks to the next level with a fabulous fedora, faux leather moto jacket, high-waist leggings, and booties. Add some sunglasses, a tote bag, and a hey girl hey!
I received the Ashley Stewart X Kendall + Kylie cheetah dress compliments of ashleystewart, however; All opinions are my own.
It’s one thing to have good style, but it’s another to have the kind that makes other women look at you in admiration and go, “I just love your outfit!” Not saying we go out looking for compliments, however, who doesn’t want them. A simple style trick or two and an open mind will transform any look. As you can see it doesn’t take much to take one dress from desk to drinks in no time!
Tell me in the comments below which look was your favorite?
More effortless and everyday pieces can be found at ashleystewart.com.
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Plus Size Faux Leather Options
Plus Size Fall Faux Leather is what everyone is looking for this fall. In this blog post, I’m sharing some must-have plus size faux leather options for fall.
“Leather is the new denim.”_Unknown
Plus Size Fall Faux Leather Options
Faux Leather is what everyone is looking for this fall and that certainly includes plus size women. I’ve done a round-up from one of my favorite brands. They’ve offered some fabulous faux leather options from dresses to pants. The faux leather options come adornments like pleats and bows. Along with many bold colors to choose from.
Fall gives us a perfect time to play in the lovely faux leather option. Beyond just fall wear faux leather is ideal for the upcoming holiday party for the family and or the work office party.
Plus Size Fall Faux Leather Options – Dresses
No better way to look luscious in the right faux leather dresses. Your style game is sure to look sharp. These faux leather dress options will have you full-on fierce. Pick one today and get your wardrobe on lock.
Faux Leather Mock Neck Military Dress
Plus Size Fall Faux Leather Options – Shirt
Explore the newest trends and essentials designed for any and every occasion with the faux leather shirt. The looks can be traditional or edgy.
Tie Waist Faux Leather A-Line Mini Skirt
Quilted Faux Leather Skirt With Studs
Plus Size Fall Faux Leather Options – Pants
Everyone puts their pants on one leg at a time. When finished putting these pants on you’ll be ready to werk!
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Friendsgiving with IfOnly
In this blog post, I’m talking about friendsgiving with IFOnly. Life is made up of experiences and IFOnly.com wants to help with those experiences. If you’re looking for a new ways to create memories than keep reading.
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Friendsgiving with IFOnly | What is IFOnly?
IFOnly is like the Ticketmaster for personal events. They have formed a marketplace for those of us looking to create memorable experiences. IFOnly has something for everyone. If you’re new in town you can see the town with local experts. Maybe you’re looking to improve you fashion & style there is options for you. Are you a foodie? You’ll find experiences featuring wine pairing, cocktail making, or culinary lessons. IFOnly also offers once-in-a-lifetime connections with lauded luminaries, providing access to a curated selection of extraordinary experiences that benefit worthy causes around the world.
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Friendsgiving with IFOnly |Friendsgiving with my girls
IFOnly believe that life is not about buying things, it’s about the extraordinary experiences to be remembered and shared. This is something that I very much agree with. So, when I was given the opportunity to receive an experience I know I wanted one were I could include my friends.
The IFOnly marketplace can delivers 1000s if everything everyday of they year. For me timing was perfect for my experience. Because I know I wanted to share my experience with my friends I thought what better time than friendsgiving?! Friendsgiving being a blend of friend and Thanksgiving, and refers to a large meal eaten with friends either on or near Thanksgiving I know I wanted to break bread as part of the offer.
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Friendsgiving with IFOnly | How to use IFOnly?
Using IFOnly was very easy. I had my experience selected with only a few steps.
I first selected the city, available in 26 cities world wide as on 11/17/2018, I wanted to have my experience in. Next, I selected my group size. I then picked the date I wanted to have my experience on. I followed up by selecting my price point and categories options. You don’t have to select your experience following my selection path but just know it’s easy.
My peeps worldwide can save $50 on their first IFOnly experience using code IFOnlyGift44. Be sure to select an offer fast because code IFOnlyGift44 expires 12/31/2018.
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Friendsgiving with IfOnly | IfOnly experience My Thoughts
The IFOnly experience overall was great! The site was very easy to use. My experience was processed and confirmed in less than 24 hours. The IFOnly site as well as the restaurant sent a reminder email and text. The restaurant was lovely and the worth the value of the IFOnly price point.
I would definitely use IFOnly again. With an upcoming trip to New York and saw an experience that has already caught my eye that. I really like the wide range of pricing options as well as experiences to be done.
I really like that the giving aspect offered by IFOnly. You can give to charities via the site. You can bid on experiences for charity. Anything from Ariana Grande Signed ‘Moonlight’ Perfume Box to a voicemail greeting from the Original ‘Star Trek’ Captain William Shatner. Or maybe you want to meet Chris Noth, Sex and the City’s “Mr. Big,” at his Private Invite-Only Event for Ambhar Tequila. Hmmmm yeah!
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DISCLAIMER: I received my personal IFOnly experience compliments of the IFOnly, however; All opinions are my own.
Save $50 worldwide on your first IFOnly experience using code IFOnlyGift44. Code IFOnlyGift44 expires 12/31/2018.
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DRESS: Plaid Mini Dress
HAT: Similar Fedora
TIGHTS: Ultra Sheer Control Top Hosiery
HEELS: Similar Bow-Accented Pumps
What do see yourself doing an IFOnly experience? If so, which one? Let me know! Sound off in the comments.
Happy Friendsgiving, Cheers!
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STATE FARM & ESSENCE #WOMENLETSWIN EVENT CHICAGO
In this blog post, I’ll be sharing what I experienced at the State Farm & Essence #WOMENLETSWIN Event Chicago. The multi-city series featured Eva Marcille of Real House Wives of Atlanta fame at the Chicago stop.
Are you looking for the information on the State Farm & Essence #WOMENLETSWIN Event Chicago? Who was there? How did the vision board party go? What did Eva Marcille share about her thoughts on financial wealth? You’ve come to the right place just keep reading.
STATE FARM & ESSENCE #WOMENLETSWIN EVENT CHICAGO | THE MONEY TALK
This event series features candid conversations with Eva Marcille, Angela Yee and Tina Knowles Lawson on their personal and professional journeys and how they brought their vision to life.
The event I attended featured Eva Marcille, Chicagoland State Farm owner Tenyiah Simmons Patterson and was moderated by Essence’s Senior digital Life Style editor, Charli Penn.
Also shared was how they navigated life in order to secure financial success. Each also spoke about how important it was to save and have good credit. I liked that they believed that respect for money is something that’s learned and necessary to be a successful entrepreneur.
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STATE FARM & ESSENCE #WOMENLETSWIN EVENT CHICAGO | VISION BOARD
I found the event to be very informative and fun. A vision board party is a great way to map and manifest your aspirations.
Traditional people do vision board parties at the beginning of the year; however, at this time for me it was much needed. Doing the vision board helped me refocus on my goals. Being a visual person the images helped in realigning my thoughts on what I’m working so hard for.
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STATE FARM & ESSENCE #WOMENLETSWIN EVENT CHICAGO | THREE TAKEAWAYS
I was left with so many much needed nuggets. It was honestly hard to narrow it down to just three.
One of the gems was to make sure to take time for yourself. Tenyiah shared that for the last five years she takes off Fridays and gets a massage. She’s an owner of two State Farm locations so it’s easy for her to pick and choose her schedule. She did say even as a for hire working pick a day of the week and make that day all about you.
The second gift Tenyiah offered was to women working 9 to 5. She had encouraging words and said be sure to make your wins known. She said celebrate your wins as you climb the corporate ladder to success. If you don’t let people know what you’ve done then how are they going to know what you can do.
The last piece of advice I’d like to share came from Eva Marcille. She talked about how everyone proudly says, “I’m booked and busy.” She then went on to say real financial freedom happens when the money is made passively. She shared, the businesses she’s launching for streams of income are ones that don’t require her to be super hands on. I took that as automated money is the way to go and I’m all for that!
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Essence is having event similar to this one on October 17th called Path To Power. This event includes Essence editor Charreah Jackson, Taria Buchanan a Northwestern Mutual advisor along with curlBox founder Myleik Teele. You can RSVP here.
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Sweater: Color Block Detail Shoulder Sweater
Bottom: Skinny Jeans – Dark Wash
Hat similar: Boater
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Mcdonald’s Chicago Office With BMOA
This blog post is about visiting McDonald’s New Chicago headquarters with Black McDonald’s Operators Association of Chicago and Northwest Indiana (BMOA). The Mcdonald’s Chicago Office With BMOA does include a food sampling which is a bonus! I’m also slipping the tea. Thank me later, lol.
Are you looking for me to give you the behind the scene look at McDonald’s new home office in Chicago? Do you know about BMOA? Do you know what they do in the community? Keep reading to see what McDonald’s is doing beyond serving hot fries!
McDonald’s Chicago Office With BMOA | What’s BMOA?
The Black McDonald’s Operators Association of Chicago and Northwest Indiana is committed to help the area’s African American communities by providing educational resources, promoting tolerance and acceptance, and empowering the people they serve. These meaningful efforts engage Chicagoland’s neighborhoods and embody the true spirit of family and community.
There is currently over 60 BMOA located in Chicago and Northwest Indiana. They spoke about how BMOA touches the communities they service. I was especially touched when I learned about the annual turkey drive called Food for the Body & Spirit” Thanksgiving program. Of course BMOA are apart of the Bud Billiken Day Parade and I’ve personally seen BMOA support CPS students.
Find out more about BMOA here.
McDonald’s Chicago Office With BMOA | Building Tour
Moving to a new location can be hard but McDonald’s made it look so easy. Originally in Oak brook the corporate office moved to the old Oprah Harpo studios site.
The exterior of the building has a warehouse look to keep inline with the neighborhood. However the the interior is very modern. There is a lot to see while you’re there. You can easily learn a ton of McDonald’s history.
I currently have the full tour in my Instastories. You can see it here. While you’re there be sure to like a few on my photo, lol.
McDonald’s Chicago Office With BMOA | In The Future
I learned some behind the veil info about McDonald’s. THEY ARE WORKING ON A NEW BREAKFAST SANDWICH AND IT’S BOMB!!!! Tell everybody you know I said it’s a banger. Sadly, the french toast breakfast sandwich is only be served in Minnesota for testing. It’s so good I can’t see why it’s wouldn’t be hitting the Chicagoland area soon. Thank me later, lol
McDonald’s is also working on improving their computer network as a way to improve the customer experience. I learned that changes at McDonald’s don’t happen over night. For example the idea on the self service kiosk was an almost 15 year roll out.
Management told us what happen to the beloved orange soda and I had to say was ok sis, lol. Overall I had a good time and thankful that the BMOA tapped me for their first influencer visit. In case your wondering McDonald’s employee don’t get free food, yipes!
I attended this event as a guest of BMOA in honor on national breakfast month, however; All opinions are my own. Dress gifted by Eloquii while in NYC for theCurvycon.
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Lippie: COLOR: 53 Cedar Wood
Similar Hat (Mine old & Sold Out): Boater Hat
Similar Glasses (Mine old & Sold Out): Cateye Sunglasses
Similar Oxfords (Mine old & Sold Out): Black Platform Oxfords
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theCurvycon| DIA & CO PANEL WITH CFDA
This blog post is about theCurvycon | Dia & Co panel with CFDA. Sharing my thought on theCurvycon push for plus sizes and fashion.
Are you looking for me to give you the tea on what CDFA was doing at theCurvycon? What was said? Do I agree or disagree with what was said? Keep reading for more.
theCurvycon | Dia & Co With CFDA | What is CFDA?
theCurvycon | Dia & Co panel with CFDA one of my favorite panels I attend while at theCURVYcon. What is the CFDA? CFDA stands for the Council of Fashion Designers of America.
CFDA is a not-for-profit trade association, founded in 1962, whose membership consists of more than 500 of America’s foremost womenswear, menswear, jewelry and accessory designers.
theCurvycon | Dia & Co With CFDA | Diversity In Fashion
The panel spoke about how important it is to have diversity within fashion. CFDA committee member Tracey Reese spoke on how when she first started in fashion a sample size was a size 8 and other time has shrunk to a size 2. She also spoke about size disparity in the beauty industry.
Lizzo shared how she never thought that plus bodies would be seen at Fashion Week. She added that in her younger days she had to be extremely creative with her fashion because to be plus size and sexy wasn’t a real option. It was until Gabi of Gabi Fashion introduced her swimwear line that she felt that someone understood her and her fashion ideals as a plus size woman.
theCurvycon | Dia & Co With CFDA | What Does The Future Hold?
Dia & Co co-founder Nadia Boujarwah surprised theCURVYcon audience with the Dia & Co and CFDA partnership. Within this post I’ve shared the custom tees that 5 designers have created to fund a special education project for size inclusive classes at fashion schools. Learn more about the #teeupchange project here.
Venus Williams shared that the future of plus fashion includes fitness.
theCurvycon | Dia & Co With CFDA | Final Thoughts
This panel really spoke to me.
I’m really happy with the panel lineup and what each panelists had to offer to the plus size discussion. It’s not often that I’ve seen a panel that come with such different background with knowledgeable thoughts on plus size fashion, size diversity and how to make a difference now as well in the future.
I attended theCurvycon as a guest of the event creators Chastity Garner and CeCe Olisa, however; All opinions are my own.
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McDonalds’ #McDelivery Day With Uber Eats
Within this blog post, I’ll be sharing my experience with using Uber Eats on McDonald’s McDelivery day. On July 19th, McDonald’s McDelivery, 90’s style swags was the word.
“Work smarter not harder.” _Owner at my first job aka a McDonald’s
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What is McDelivery Day?
McDelivery Day is McDonald’s way of celebrating the fun and food McDelivery brings to the table. McDelivery is how McDonald’s get their menu into your handles. The McDonald’s menu can be delivered using the standalone app UberEats (get $5 off your first order on #Uber Eats with my code: eats-latoyaw21). On McDelivery McDonald’s offers fun swag. This year the theme was 90’s nostalgia. With a minimum order of $5 could snag you a McClassic Tee, Big Mac PopSocket, Fries or Big Mac socks and menu items throwback pins.
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McDelivery Is Super Easy
Using McDelivery was very simple! All you need is the UberEats (get $5 off your first order on #Uber Eats with my code: eats-latoyaw21) app. Enter in your delivery address and then place your order. Anything on the McDonald’s menu can be delivered. You can even put in special request. If you like extra pickles then have at it! With McDonald’s having over 37,000 locations in 120 markets around the world orders came fast so your food is sure to be hot.
I received the McDonald’s gear compliments of the Black McDonald’s Operators Association of Chicago and Northwest Indiana (BMOA), however; All opinions are my own.
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McDelivery Day Is Every?
If you missed out on the official “McDelivery” day don’t worry. The swag may be gone however, you can use the UberEats (get $5 off your first order on #Uber Eats with my code: eats-latoyaw21) app anytime 7 days a week and get your Big Mac on.
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