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Sophisticated Valentine’s Day Look -The Red Jumpsuit!

written by tanika Green

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Hello There! Valentine’s Day is around the corner, can you believe it? I started searching high and low a few weeks back for the perfect night out look for Valentine’s Day. I believe I’ve found it! Who doesn’t love a sultry, red outfit for a night out on the town?? This quintessential red jumpsuit is the perfect mix of sophistication, sass and sexiness and I’m here for it!! It was FREEZING the morning we shot this look. I was so glad I brought my faux fur jacket along to keep me warm! I’ve had this coat since last year and I am always so excited when the weather gets cold enough to wear it. Pair the red jumpsuit with the faux fur jacket along with gold accessories and you have a winner!! Just wait until you see your honeys’ mouth hit the floor when you walk out in this gorgeous jumpsuit. Are you convinced that you NEED it yet? It also comes in a blush, nude pink shade, as well as black. All for under $50?? Get it girl!!!

Oh and make sure you check the size chart on the site when ordering so that you have the right size. I am wearing a size 6 according to ASOS size chart and my measurements.

What do you think about this look? Do you have a Valentine’s Outfit already in mind? Please share!

See you Sunday for the next post!

Outfit Details-

Red, One Shoulder Jumpsuit– ASOS

Blush Pink, One Shoulder Jumpsuit -ASOS

Black, One Shoulder Jumpsuit– ASOS

Rose Gold Metallic Heels– Zara (old) linked similar

Faux Fur Jacket– Asos

Gold Grid Cuff– BaubleBar

Fringe Ear Jacket Earrings– BaubleBar

Platinum Drusy Ring– Kendra Scott

“Cherries in the Snow” lipstick– Revlon

Photo Credit: Angie Garcia

January 28, 2016 27 comments

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KEEPING IT SIMPLE: EASY, SOPHISTICATED LOOK!

written by tanika Green

h&m military style jacket, cable knit turtleneck, american eagle ripped jeans, zara shoes, justfab bucket bag, fashion blogger, dallas blogger, detroit blogger, olivia palermo inspired, red lipstick on brown skin, budget friendly fashion, look for less

Hi there! So glad you stopped by the blog today. I’m keeping it pretty “simple” in today’s look. A military style jacket, cozy turtleneck and ripped boyfriend jeans all come together for this easy, sophisticated look. You could wear this anywhere and look pulled together and amazing! I’m not sure if I ever shared, but Olivia Palermo (from the old MTV reality show “The City”) is my “style icon” and all time favorite fashionista. I always feel that she gets it “right!” So this look is inspired by her! Her looks are simple, but yet so chic and sophisticated. If you are not familiar with her, Google her!! She can literally do no wrong when it comes to fashion in my eyes…

Who is your “style icon?”

Jacket- H&M (under $25!!)
Turtleneck- Forever 21(old)
similar here and here (both under $20!)
Jeans- American Eagle also love these!
Shoes- Zara (no longer available) try these!
Handbag- JustFab (old) similar
X ring- Baublebar
Red Lip- Too Faced -“Velvet”Photo Credit: An Extraordinary Affaire

January 24, 2016 2 comments

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NYC Street Style: Oldies But Goodies

written by tanika Green

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Hey Loves! Welcome back! This is my final look from my “NYC Street Style” blog shoot while I was in New York in December for a weekend girls trip. I love digging into my closet and being able to come up with looks that are oldies but goodies. All of the items in this post I’ve had for over a year or so and can always count on them to be “in style.” Sometimes, having a blog can be a little hard on the wallet. There are so many new styles of clothes, shoes and accessories out there that I want to put my own personal spin on and share with my readers. However, its always great to have staple items in your closet you can rely on. This look is one of them! It was so perfect for walking the concrete jungle and taking in the city!

I promised to share with you a little of what we did on our girls trip. I feel like we ate the entire time while we were there lol. We ate at Sara Beth’s twice for brunch. The food was so good!! I definitely recommend it. Their breads and pastries along with homemade preserves were absolutely wonderful! We also visited Chelsea Market. We strolled the halls and stopped in almost every yummy vendor and shop to see all of the food goodness. Homemade pasta, fresh donuts, spice shops and the cutest seafood market, along with many more shops, were all amazing! We also had dinner at Buddakan. If you ever seen Sex and the City, the movie, you recall where Carrie had her rehearsal dinner at the restaurant with the huge chandeliers? Yes, that place! The food was outstanding! Their steamed pork buns are absolutely delicious!! Oh New York, you have my heart!

We stayed in TriBeCa at the cutest boutique hotel, Duane Street Hotel! It was the perfect location-a few minutes from SoHo and near lots of shops and restaurants. But, also tucked away on a quiet street! The staff were so nice and friendly AND they have fresh chocolate chip cookies each day for you in the lobby. With those kind of treats, you have my business! The next time I visit New York again, I would definitely go back.

We went to see The Lion King while we were there as well. It was my second time seeing it and my friends first. It was absolutely AMAZING! I always get so emotional in the very beginning of the show. If you have not seen it yet, you must check it out! It was worth every penny!

Our girls trip was so much fun and just what I needed. I work a full time job, a mommy to a toddler and a wife. Sometimes, I feel I am pulled in so many different directions. It can be so overwhelming and challenging! I thought I would be super emotional when we dropped Camille off to daycare the morning I was leaving. I teared up a bit, but reminded myself that this trip is for me and that I will be back soon to see her smile and hear her giggles. It was great to have a break from it all and let my hair down. I can’t wait to do it again!

Do you have any fun trips coming up? I’d love to hear about it!

Outfit Details

Vest- Zara (old) similar here

Turtleneck- Old Navy (old) similar here and here

Leather Leggings- Zara (old) similar here

Wedge OTK Boots- JustFab (old) similar here and LOVE these

Handbag- Forever 21 (old) similar here and here

Photography- Lydia Hudgens

January 7, 2016 0 comment

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The Perfect Camel Coat and on a Personal Note….

written by tanika Green

asos camel coat, zara leather leggings, rose gold heels, zara handbag, forever 21 zip turtleneck, fashion blogger, dallas fashion blogger, detroit fashion blogger, black girl fashion

Happy 2016!!! I am a girl who loves coats! It could be because I grew up in Michigan and every fall, my mom and I would go shopping for new winter coats. I would always get one for school and one for church. Even though I now live in Dallas and our winters are short, I pretty much buy a new coat each year. It’s such a habit and I don’t mind one bit. My mom was tall at 5’9 and I would always envy her ability to wear ankle length coats because they just looked so fabulous on her. She was a fashionista too (Rest in Heaven Mom)! I’m only 5’3-but all legs, however, there aren’t many long coats out there that I can rock without drowning in them. Well, when I spotted this one I knew I had to have it. It’s more of a midi length coat which is perfect for my height. The fact that it has a funnel neck and a gorgeous camel color was icing on the cake! I personally would wear it with heels to give me some height. But, I’ve seen plenty of Pinterest pictures of women wearing coats like this with sneakers and I’m feeling it!

I can’t believe that we are already into a new year. When I started this blog, almost a year ago, I didn’t know if I could fully commit to it. Being a new mom is amazing and challenging at the same time. Also, trying to meet the demands of every day life can be a juggling act. But, the fact is this blog has motivated me like never before! I have so many things that I want to do to take my blog to the next level! I feel that my blog has taken me places, allowed me to meet people and do things that I would have never thought could happen. It’s only the beginning but I am still amazed at how far along I’ve come being a blogger. It’s crazy how certain opportunities have fallen in my lap at the most perfect time. It’s so unreal! It’s as if God is saying, “I told you this was for you!”

When I initially started my blog, I thought, “ok, so you’ll do the blog and that can be an extension of yourself. Something you can do on the side that you’ll enjoy.” Well, scratch that! It means so much more to me than that. My mindset is now “lets go from a blog to a brand!!” I’m ready to get started my friends. Tell me, what are you going to do in 2016 to go to the next level??

Let’s grow together and make it happen!!

Outfit Details-

Coat- ASOS (now on sale!)

Zipper Sleeveless Turtleneck- Forever 21

Zipper Leather Leggings- Zara (last year) new version here

Rose Gold Heels- Zara (old) similar here and here

Handbag- Zara (old) similar here and here under $40!

Chain Necklace- Ily Couture (no longer available) similar here

Leather Tassel Earrings- Baublebar

Photography- Angie Garcia

January 3, 2016 5 comments

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NYC Street Style: In Memory Of When I Cared T shirt

written by tanika Green

dallas fashion blogger, fashion blogger, how to wear graphic tee, blanket scarf, zara scarf, leather jacket outfit, prada sunglasses, look for less chanel bag, fingerless gloves, winter fashion

Hey Loves! I’m back from my NYC Girls Trip!! We had so much fun taking in the sights, eating great food and enjoying the magic that is Christmas in NYC. Check out my Insta for pics! While I was there, I was able to squeeze in a blog shoot as well. I’ve always envied those gorgeous, New York Street Style photos I always see. So I just knew that I had to make it happen. The weather was just perfect while we were there. So I pulled out my go to leather jacket, along with the coveted Zara blanket scarf and Prada sunnies to give me that “New York State of Mind” type vibe.

Let’s talk about this t-shirt for a sec! Isn’t it the cutest? I saw this on my Insta feed and knew I needed to find it. I’ve linked this t-shirt for you below. Trust me, you need it in your life. It’s the realest t shirt out there am I right?!

Stop back again Sunday for another NYC look that will be on the blog. I’ll also chat a little about where we stayed, ate and other deets!

Outfit Details

Leather Jacket- Zara (old) love this one and this one

T- shirt- ESEFApparel via Etsy

(request it as a custom order)

Jeans- American Eagle also these Paige Denim for under $100!

Booties- JustFab (old) similar here and here

Quilted Handbag- Forever 21 (old) similar here and here

Blanket Scarf- Zara (old) love this one!

Sunglasses- Prada

Fingerless gloves- Forever 21 (old) very similar here

Nail Polish- OPI “Russian Navy”

Photography- Lydia Hudgens

December 17, 2015 0 comment

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Chic in Camo’! Pt. 2!!

written by tanika Green

dallas fashion blogger, fashion blogger, detroit fashion blogger, black girl fashion, how to wear camouflage, camo vest, j crew excursion vest, leather leggings, henri bendel whitney satchel, zara metal heeled booties,

Happy Thursday!! Camouflage is easily one of my favorite prints that I can never get tired of. I love it in every form: pants, jacket, scarf, bag and of course this vest! I think camo’ gives a bit of interest to an outfit and makes it stand out. Check out these prior blog posts with a little camo’ action happening worn as a jacket, pants and scarf!!!

I kept this look edgy and simple. You can’t go wrong with all black with this sort of print. Leather pants are a staple for me in the fall. I have several pairs of leather pants in my collection… and growing!! They are pure perfection and always give you a bit of edge and bit of chic when wearing it. Speaking of chic, how about these booties?!! Umm, they had me at hello!!! As I always said, Zara just knows how to treat a girl and I’m loving it. Run and order these gorgeous booties. The gold mirror detail and the cut of the heel is unmatched!!! They are gorgeous and you NEED!

I’ve linked up a few alternatives for you regarding this vest as its no longer available. I know, my heart is broken over that. It’s such an amazing piece and I hate that its no longer being offered. Come on J.Crew, bring it back!!!

Stop by Sunday for my next post! Have a fabulous weekend!!

Outfit Details

Vest- J. Crew (old) similar here, Jacket version here

Leather Cut Out top- Zara (old) similar here

Leather leggings- Forever 21 (old), similar here

Handbag- Henri Bendel (old) similar here and love this one

Shoes- Zara

Fringe Bracelet- Baublebar

Watch- Michael Kors

November 12, 2015 4 comments

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On the Neutral Side!

written by tanika Green

dallas fashion blogger, fashion blogger, detroit fashion blogger, fall hats, how to wear fedora, zara booties, philip lim for target, coated jeans, denim shirt outfit, red lips, aviator glasses

Hi there! I hope you had a fabulous weekend. Thanks for stopping by and checking out today’s post. This whole look I am obsessed with!! The coated denim jeans has a leather look that just gives me life! I am also loving this denim tunic. Its perfect for my closet! I always love longer shirts that I can wear with any and everything; skirts, jeans, as a jacket. There are so many options. I already know I’m going to wear it a lot so you’ll definitely be seeing it around on the blog.

If I could give all of my followers one thing from my wardrobe, these shoes would be it. They are comfortable, unique and EVERYTHING!!! Zara just gets me!! Sadly, these were a part of Zara’s fall line last year, so they are no longer available. I did my best to find you similar. So check out the links below.

I would love it if you would share with me any outfit ideas or posts you would like to see on the blog. Not only do I blog because I love it, I blog for my readers who are so amazing! So I definitely want your thoughts!! Feel free to share and I will do my best to get it done for you.

Have a fabulous week and see you on Tuesday for my next post!!

Outfit Details

Shirt- H&M (sold out)

Jeans- Zara (old) similar and under $40 here

Shoes- Zara (old) love these and 40% off!

Hat- Target

Sunnies- Target

Bag- Philip Lim for Target (old) love this!

Earrings- H&M (old) loving these leather tassle ones!

Necklace- Baublebar

Watch- Michael Kors

Red Lips- NARS “Cruella”

November 8, 2015 16 comments

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Leather and Wine!

written by tanika Green

dallas fashion blogger, detroit fashion blogger, dallas street style, zara leather jacket, how to wear flares, flare jeans, shoe mint, suede booties, bow blouse, fashion blogger, fall fashion

One fall fashion must have for me is the leather jacket. I constantly reach for mine for those cool mornings the fall brings. It’s easy to wear with a scarf, sweater or just about anything. I decided to pair it with the cutest bow blouse and the coveted flare jean. I especially loved how this outfit turned out with the pops of wine colored accessories. It makes the look rich and chic.

I also simply adore my sunnies!! They are Miu Miu and are apart of the Ditto program where you can rent Designer sunglasses for $24 a month!! I can’t wait to get my next pair in the mail.

I’m sorry I didn’t post on Tuesday, I was feeling under the weather and my bed was just such a better idea lol.

See you Sunday for my next look!

Outfit Details

Leather Jacket- Zara (old) similar here

Blouse- Gap (old) similar in black, white and black and red!!!

Jeans- J Brand (old) loving these

Booties- Shoemint (old) similar here and here

Handbag- JustFab (old) cute option here

Sunglasses- MIU MIU

Ring- Baublebar

November 5, 2015 7 comments

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My Kind of Casual!

written by tanika Green

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Hi There! I call this look: EASY!!! A weather appropriate jacket, tailored shirt, ripped jeans and a nice boot and you’re done. The bag is an oldie, but definite goodie. Its from Target’s collaboration with Philip Lim from a few years ago. If you missed this collaboration, I’m definitely sorry for you. I came out of it with this bag, the last one in the store I found at 12 noon! A pure shopping miracle I tell you!!

The last few days my dad was in town for his birthday. He mainly came to visit my little girl, Camille lol. It was such a great time with him here. Camille was 9 months since he last saw her and she’s grown so much. They had the best time hanging out together. We visited our local pumpkin patch, went shopping and just enjoyed each others company. My mom passed away five years ago, so any moment I can spend with my dad is priceless. He returned back home today and we miss him dearly.

Tell me, how did you spend your weekend? Are you ready for the holidays? I’m a Christmas fanatic so I can’t wait to get in the full holiday spirit!!

See you Sunday for my next post!!

Outfit Details

Jacket- Zara (old) love this one!

Shirt- J. Crew Factory

Jeans- American Eagle (currently on sale $25!!)

Boots- Tory Burch (old) obsessed with these and these!!!

Handbag- 3.1 Philip Lim for Target (old) Original version here

Monogram Necklace- Accessory Concierge

Ring- Sole Society

Gold link bracelet- Love Andrea’s Closet

Black Leather Bracelet- H&M (old) great option here

October 29, 2015 1 comment

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THIS IS MY BRUNCH OUTFIT!

written by tanika Green

old navy, holy chic, zara blazer, ripped jeans, american eagle tom girl jeans, forever 21, metallic flats, philip lim pashli dupe, what to wear to brunch, casual outfit ideas, boyfriend jeans, dallas blogger, fashion blogger, detroit fashion blogger

Happy Sunday friends!

I love this easy, casual look in today’s post! This is my version of a go-to brunch outfit for fall. Ripped jeans, comfy metallic flats, statement handbag and the multi-purpose blazer makes the look! I’m also a girl who loves her logo tees and this Old Navy tee is right up my alley. I think a logo tee definitely adds to any casual outfit. I’ve linked up some of my favs below that I’m sure you would love! With an outfit like this, you will always look well dressed, stylish and a girl whose ready to eat some yummy brunch. Pancakes, bacon, french toast…. uh-oh, I’m getting hungry! Time for brunch!!

See you Tuesday for my next post!!

Outfit Details:

Blazer- Zara (old) similar here and here

“Holy Chic” tee- Old Navy (old) in black here

Jeans- American Eagle

Shoes- Forever 21

Handbag- JustFab (old) similar here and here and my fav!

Fringe Bracelet- Baublebar

Necklace- Baublebar

Ring- Sole Society

Watch- Michael Kors

Lipstick- NYX “Spice Cake”

Check out these cute logo tees here, here and here!

Photo Credit: Stephanie Drenka

October 18, 2015 2 comments

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