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Style Craving: Blush

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Hey Loves! Its been such a long time since I’ve done a “Style Craving” post. If you are not familiar, I typically post a collage of items that I am currently craving for my closet. Blush pink has been such a popular shade over the past few years and its easy to understand why. Its such a subdued shade that works well as a neutral, has a hint of understated sexiness and in my opinion, perfect for any occasion or season! I recently did a blog post wearing this gorgeous hue, click here! I’ve rounded up my favorite blush tone pieces as well as other nude shades that are sure to please your closet.

Which ones are your favs? I’ll take all of the shoes please!

See you Thursday for another fabulous outfit post!!

Blush Lace Up Heels- Steve Madden

Watch- Nordstrom

Fringe Sweater- ASOS

Blush Coat- Nordstrom

Wrap Dress- ASOS

Quilted Handbag- Forever 21

Floppy Hat- Nordstrom

Rockstud Flats- Valentino

Nude Lace Up Heels- Steve Madden

Blush Crossbody- Forever 21

Fringe Heels- Steve Madden

Sequin Clutch- Target

December 30, 2015 3 comments

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Blushing Moments!

written by tanika Green

wrap dress, maxi dress, winter maxi dress, nude dress, blush pink dress, forever 21, sequin clutch, target handbag, steve madden raela, druzy bracelets, statement necklace, H&M, dallas blogger, fashion blogger, black girl blogger, detroit blogger

I love to wear dresses! Especially a maxi dress. I’m 5’3, but all legs so they’re usually a perfect length on me. This one is no exception!! I popped into Forever 21 the other day to do a little Christmas shopping and got a little sidetracked when I came across this number. It’s the perfect “nude-blush” shade that shows just enough décolletage and a little.. or a lot of leg. It’s up to you! I think this is a perfect dress for New Year’s Eve, its sexy and sophisticated at the same time. Pair it with lace up heels and a statement clutch and you’re ready to party the night away! Proper foundation garments are a must with this dress ladies! It is a little thin. I would definitely wear a good shaper underneath to keep you smooth and held in.

I can’t believe we are headed into 2016. I can’t wait to start the year off with a bang!! I definitely have some new goals I want to achieve. Especially with the blog! More on that to come soon!

See you Tuesday for my next post!!

Outfit Details

Dress- Forever 21, also love this one in black

Shoes- Steve Madden in Natural Snake

and love in taupe, on sale for under $80!

Sequin Clutch- Target

Necklace- H&M

also loving these gorgeous Baublebar necklaces here and here

Earrings- H&M (old) similar here and LOVE these!!
Bracelets- HM Willow

December 27, 2015 3 comments

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Give Thanks with a Grateful Heart!

written by tanika Green

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Happy Thanksgiving!!! Thanks for stopping by the blog today! I hope you are having a fabulous time with family and friends. Today’s look is an easy, comfy Thanksgiving outfit you can wear to a family dinner while yet, remaining stylish. There are so many favorite pieces to this outfit: the olive sweater cape, bold red bag, ripped jeans and these “GORGEOUS” Over the Knee boots! Now, you can always trade out the jeans for some comfy leggings so you can really get down and enjoy your meal (don’t worry, no judging here), but I always love wearing my ripped jeans anytime I get a chance. You really cannot do any wrong with this simple, but statement making look.

The year has flown by so quickly. I remember last year being on maternity leave with my little girl during Thanksgiving. We traveled to Chicago on our first airplane trip together to visit my brother in law in college. It was a trip full of worry of her first plane ride, keeping her warm in the brutal cold, and our first Thanksgiving together as a family of three. Now with having a child, the memories of my time spent with her are bolder, more vivid and have more meaning. So forgive me as I reflect on this time last year. She’s grown so much!! I am most thankful of this child of mine, who is the sparkle in my eye and the reason I keep going.

Tell me, what are you thankful for?! I would love to know!!

Outfit Details-

Sweater Cape- ASOS

Jeans- American Eagle

Boots- Steve Madden

(try using code “SMSHOES” for 20% off!)

Handbag- Just Fab (old) like this this one!

Bracelets- H&M

Watch- Michael Kors

Photo Credit: Angie Garcia Photography

November 26, 2015 1 comment

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Oh My Chic!! Stuart Weitzman Highland Boot Giveaway!!!

written by tanika Green

camouflage pants, graphic sweatshirt, ily couture, henri bendel whitney bag, steve madden proto, dallas blogger, fashion blogger, detroit fashion blogger, how to wear camo

I am loving the weather we have now. Crisp, cool air perfect for layering and the like! I get excited because I have tons of fall and winter clothes but barely summer. So this time of year, is my time to shine!!! Its super easy to layer with your favorite sweatshirts and button down blouses as well. I also love layering with sweatshirts because I don’t have to iron so that right there is a win in itself lol. As you can tell, I’m back in my favorite camouflage pants and dressed it up a bit this time. I loved print mixing the camo with the snakeskin pump.

It’s so unexpected, but it works!!

My Outfit Details

Sweatshirt- Ily Couture (no longer available) love these graphic sweatshirts

(“Red Soles and Red Wine”, Chic Happens and Retail Therapy)

White Shirt- Target

Camo Pants- Forever 21( old) similar here, here and here

Shoes- Steve Madden (studded version no longer available)

non studded version here, lace up version here

Handbag- Henri Bendel (no longer available) love this and this

Necklace- Accessory Concierge

Black and gold bracelet (old) similar

Watch- Michael Kors

Image Via Pinterest

I am super excited to bring this special giveaway to my readers. If you follow fashion like I do, you know the Stuart Weitzman Highland boot is all the rage right now. Its a gorgeous over the knee boot perfect for sweaters, dresses, leggings, jeans… the possibilities are endless. They are amazing and I hope you win!!! Sign up below!!

Stuart Weitzman Highland Boots + $600 Nordstrom Gift Card

November 15, 2015 1 comment

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Girl Boss!

written by tanika Green

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Hello! Thanks for stopping by the blog today! I’m loving this “Girl Boss” look. This outfit is suitable for work, church or whatever you want it to be. I love layering jackets, blazers and vests over my dresses. What a perfect pairing when I combined this sleeveless trench dress and my new Banana Republic olive trench dress to create this look! The sleeveless trench dress is last year Ann Taylor. Although I loved the dress, it never fit me right when I wore it buttoned as a dress, but I held on to it with plans to layer it and leave it open. Ironically, this olive trench dress is a bit difficult to find a good fit in as well. You definitely have to go a size down or two because this dress runs big and the fit is not very tailored so keep that in mind.

I was so happy to make these two dresses work by wearing them together. I wanted to share with you to always look for pieces that are interchangeable. This makes it super easy to maximize your looks and get the most wear out of your closet. This will allow me to wear the sleeveless trench dress with a long sleeve top and jeans for another outfit idea. I can also pair the olive trench dress with cute leather leggings and heels to create a fresh new look.

Tell me, how do you take two separate pieces in your closet and make them multi functional? I’d love to hear!!

See you Tuesday! I have a beauty post coming up reviewing my picks from the Sephora Friends & Family Sale!!

Outfit Details:

Olive Trench Dress- Banana Republic

Sleeveless Trench Dress- Ann Taylor (old) similar here and here

Shoes- Steve Madden

Handbag- Justfab (old). Great dupes here and here

Monogram Necklace- Accessory Concierge

Grid Cuff- Baublebar

X ring- Baublebar

Sunnies- Aldo (old) Want THESE!

October 25, 2015 6 comments

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Parisian Vibes… in Dallas!

written by tanika Green

steve madden flapper, leather leggings, j crew camouflage scarf, henri bendel handbag, fringe boots, how to wear white shirt, how to wear fedora hat, fedora hat, rag and bone dupe, dallas blogger, fashion blogger, detroit fashion blogger, fall fashion

Bonjour!! Am I in Paris strolling the banks of the Sienne River? Touring historic museums and having a cappuccino at the quaintest cafe’s? I wish! I’m right here in Dallas lol. My fellow fashion blogger friend, Melody and I had this perfect location in mind for a bistro/cafe themed shoot and I am so obsessed with how it came out. The weather has finally chilled down a bit in Dallas, so I pulled out all of my fall necessities to make the look. The fedora hat, camouflage scarf, leather leggings and the perfect fringe booties all came out to play! It felt so good to finally layer and put on warmer clothing for the shoot.

Melody and I also had brunch here. We ordered up two lavender cappuccinos and started our blog shoot. Special thanks to Mercat Bistro for being so amazing and letting us shoot here with the most courteous and friendly staff. Mercat Bistro also has the yummiest food! I had the Strawberry & Marscapone Crepe and it was so good! Be sure to check them out if you’re in Dallas!

Outfit Details

Hat- Express (old) similar

Camo Scarf- J. Crew (old) similar here and here

Leather leggings- Forever 21 (old) similar here and here

Shoes- Steve Madden “Flapper”

Purse- Henri Bendel “Whitney Chain Satchel”

Feather Ring- Sole Society on sale under $15!

Watch- Michael Kors

Druzy Bracelets- Lilly & Ivory

Sunglasses- Miu Miu

Lips- Wet n Wild Fergie Centerstage Collection in ” Ferguson Crest Cabernet”

Nail Color- OPI “You don’t know Jacques”

Photo Credit: Melody Sours

(be sure to head over to her blog and check out what she wore on our bistro themed shoot)

October 22, 2015 15 comments

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Fringe in the City!

written by tanika Green

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Hey Loves! Thanks for stopping by my blog. Sorry I’ve been a little MIA. October has been such a busy month and getting blog shoots done has been a bit of a challenge. But, I’m back. Are you sick of me wearing fringe? Too bad, lol. These shoes right here? Great dupes to the Schutz “Kija” fringe heels and I adore them. I wish they came in gray, but only this gorgeous brown and purple were available. Steve Madden has been after my pockets this season. So many affordable dupes out there that I cannot pass on. I feel like I’m a walking advertisement for them because I’ve been buying so many of their shoes lately.

So, Steve Madden if you wanna hire your girl, I’m down! 🙂

See you soon for my next outfit post!!

Outfit Details

Jacket- H&M (old) similar

Jeans- Kohl’s Rewind jeans (old) similar

Heels- Steve Madden, Schutz “Kija” version

Bag- DKNY (old) similar

Necklace- Baublebar

Cuff- Baublebar

X ring- Baublebar

Sunglasses- Target

Watch- Michael Kors

Lips- NYX “Copenhagen”

Photo Credit: my fellow fashion blogger friend, Blingaholic88

October 15, 2015 19 comments

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Blog Fashion Roundup: Happy 6 Month Blogiversary!!

written by tanika Green

dallas blogger, dallas fashion blogger, leather leggings, fall fashion, zara shoes, steve madden photo, steve madden slithur, target, fringe, old navy romper, lilly for target, how to wear jumpsuit, mint and red outfit, white shirtdress, asos

First Blog Post Ever!
Welcome to My Blog!

My Love for fringe is evident here!
Girly Girl!

One of my FAVORITE images EVER!
Chic in Camo!

When you just feel beautiful!
Lilly Pulitzer for Target Palm Leaf Jumpsuit

When I wanted to twirl and twirl!
In Living Color!

My first, from the heart blog post!
The Little White Dress and Burning the Midnight Oil!

Insanely Gorgeous blog image!
Where are you going in this chic, white jumpsuit?!

My Angelface Camille First Blog appearance!
Fashion and Mommyhood!

Unexpected color combination!
Mint and Red! A color combo that works!

Grateful for every moment!
Can I wear a romper in the fall? Yes darling, you can!

Hey loves! If you can tell by the title of this post, I am celebrating my 6 month blogiversary of my blog, Alwayz Fashionably Late!! I can’t believe that I finally started my fashion blog and have been going strong for six months!! It’s unreal!! I’ve rounded up for you my favorite top ten blog posts as a look back from where I got started. Please click on the links and take a look in case you missed it!

When I first decided to start a blog, I was so fearful. I was nervous about the response I would get from those who know me, people who didn’t know me and what people would think of me blogging. I’m a very private person, I have a select group of friends and I don’t open up much to those I don’t know. As my mother would to say, “keep living and you’ll learn!” I never understood what that meant until I got older, but basically I’ve learned along the way that quality over quantity is key with relationships with others and I prefer it that way. But, starting a blog is opening myself up to others I don’t know. How and why would I do this?

Well, I knew how much I really felt inspired by other fashion bloggers because I could relate to them simply based on their style. You almost feel a little connected to bloggers you follow because they are letting you in on a piece of their life. Not everything is picture perfect as it seems, but you feel connected with others over the images they share that simply inspire you. So I thought, why can I not be that individual that inspire others? Maybe its high time I break, just a little, my shell and put myself out there and at least try.

Well, I tell you what, its been an amazing six months of blogging! I’ve met awesome bloggers, photographers, learned so much about the business of blogging and opened myself up to the possibility of making new friends who understands what this blog life is about. Its not easy! In case you didn’t know, it takes a lot of work! But, living in Dallas, I feel like I have an advantage because of so many great local bloggers, organizations and photographers are right here that I have worked and networked with that have made this journey so much easier.

I would like to thank you, my readers for the encouragement, sharing with friends and just for being you! I am definitely grateful and excited for bigger and better things to come. Of course, I have to thank my hubby for being so understanding and letting me do what makes me happy! Ok, enough of my thank you’s! I can’t wait to see what the next six months will bring to my blog!

Have a fabulous week!

Photo Credit: Megan Weaver, 103 Studio, Stephanie Drenka

I’ve linked up a few of the items in the posts above!

September 27, 2015 16 comments

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FALL 2015 FASHION ESSENTIALS

written by tanika Green

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Hello there!

Fall is here… well not really in Dallas but anyhoo! Let’s talk about my “Fall 2015 Fashion Essentials!” I know often times we speak of trends that are given to us from the fashion world each year. But, most times I just do me! I rounded up my top ten Fall essentials that I pretty much wear each fall season. These are my “go to” fall wardrobe pieces that I feel you can’t go without: statement bag, the cape, over the knee boot and ankle bootie, classic trench coat, cable knit sweater, fedora hat, the essential puffer vest, layering tops and a well fitted pair of dark denim.

Tell me, what are your go to Fall Essentials?

1. Olive green cape ASOS

2. Fringe Handbag- Nordstrom’s

3. Ankle Bootie- Zara

4. Gray Over the Knee boot- Steve Madden

5. Trench Coat- ASOS

6. Grey Fedora- Target

7. Puffer Vest- J. Crew

8. Black & White Windowpane Shirt- Old Navy

9. Cable Knit Sweater- Forever 21

10. Flare Jeans- ASOS

September 22, 2015 10 comments

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Can I wear a romper in the fall? Yes, Darling! You can!

written by tanika Green

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Hi Everyone! How has your week been so far? Work has been crazy. It’s one of those weeks where I can’t get anything finished the way I want to. Do you have those days where you want to get something on your to do list done and it just won’t happen? Yeah, thats me! It frustrates me to no end. Hopefully the last few days of this work week I can get back on track and be ready to enjoy my weekend.

Enough work talk, what about this romper? Is it not the cutest Fall romper around? I saw this gem and tried it on and the fit was perfect! It’s so comfortable that you can dress up, as I did here, or down. But, whats the fun in dressing it down? This is perfect for date night. If you live in Texas like me, you want light, comfortable, breezy fabrics you won’t melt in. This is one of them!

I hope you have a great weekend. I have a busy one coming up with a Blog Conference that I am excited about. I can’t wait to learn more about this blogging business and get my “A” game together!!

Come back Sunday for my next post! Have a safe and fun filled weekend!

Outfit Details:

Romper- Old Navy

Shoes- Steve Madden

(try using code “SMFALL” for a little something off)

Monogram Clutch- GiGi New York

Ring- BaubleBar

Bracelet- no longer available but VERY similar BaubleBar

Earrings- BaubleBar

Necklace- BaubleBar

Watch- Michael Kors

Red Lippy- NARS in “Cruela”

Photography: Stephanie Drenka

September 17, 2015 14 comments

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