Memo 175: Playing the Field in Stripes and Paisley

To: All

From: Me

Date: February 26, 2015

Subject: Field Trip

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Blue and white stripes will make it alright!

Throw in some paisley and you might get a little hazy

Add shoes that shine bright whether day or night

I'm a poet and I didn't even know it

Look out for my mixtape that's going to drop Summer 2015.

Anything sounds good over the right beat. Ask I Love Makonnen....

Photography by: Dorrell Edwards

Website: Always Timeless Productions

Instagram: @alwaystimeless

Get the Look:

J. Crew Blazer - Similar here

J. Crew Top - Similar here

H&M Jumpsuit (worn as pants) - Similar here

Kenneth Cole Clutch - Similar here

BCBG Belt - No Longer Available

Christian Louboutin Pumps - Similar here

Memo 163: Pretty in Pink

To: All

From: Me

Date: December 10, 2014

Subject: Pink Faux Fur
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Lets talk about this pink faux fur coat from Zara. It's pink and it's fabulous. First of all, Zara does a good faux fur. When I opened the box, I gasped. Real life gasped. Of course, I had a little hesitation with wearing this baby powder blush pink and moreover wearing it during the fall. I didn't think that this was a trend that I would get into but who can pass up something this good. I mean really.

Get the Look:

Zara Fur and Wool Coat - Sold here

Mara Hoffman Printed Dress - Sold here and Similar here

Valentino RockStud Platforms - Similar here

Kenneth Cole Snakeskin Clutch - Similar here

Cara Couture Cuff - No Longer Available

BCBG Belt - No Longer Available

Memo 154: Server Simplicity

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 8, 2014

Subject: NYFW Look 5
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Little known fact about me: I was in the restaurant service industry for roughly three years while I was in college and a year after I graduated. So, I have a great appreciation for the dining experience and amazing service. I was pretty good if I may toot my own horn. Toot Toot!

This look is a nod to my serving days. 

Special Note: The B. Fab Blogger Awards are THIS Sunday, October 12th at the Westside Cultural Arts Center. I have 20 tickets available at 50% off! Please use the discount code: myfabfriends.  

On behalf of Breast Cancer Awareness month, Atlanta Tastemaker Magazine is donating a portion of the B. FAB Award ticket sales to the #GetWellMeechy campaign fund. Help a fellow blogger who has a rare cancer diagnosis. For more information, please visit: http://bfabawards.com 

Get the Look:

ASOS Shirt Pencil Dress - Sold here

Sophia Webster Mila Sandals - Sold here

H&M Necklace - Similar here

BCBG Belt - Similar here

ASOS Clutch - Similar here

Armani Exchange Pony Hair Cuff - No Longer Available

Memo 108: The Mountain Top

To: All

From: Me

Date: December 23, 2013

Subject: Neutral Texture Clash
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So…Christmas is in two days. Are you ready?

Yeah, me either. 

This past weekend, the girls and I went on a 24-hour trip to Sedona. To say that we had a bawl; that it was beautiful, amazing, breathtaking, and wonderful would be an understatement. During the holidays (and mostly any other time of the year), I like to celebrate my relationships. The memories created with friends and family last more than any gift in my opinion.

On to the look...

Lately, I've been feeling very neutral. For this look, I went on a texture frenzy. A little leather here, some faux fur there, topped off with a quilted cherry on top. It was perfect for the cooler Sedona temperatures!

Coat: Zara, Faux Fur Vest: Rebecca Taylor, Leather Shorts: tba, Turtleneck: Zara
Fauxtography: Maya Monitto-Webber

Faux Fur Vest: Rebecca Taylor, Leather Shorts: tba, Turtleneck: Zara
Fauxtography: Maya Monitto-Webber

Bag: Coach
Fauxtography: Maya Monitto-Webber

Sunglasses: H&M
Fauxtography: Maya Monitto-Webber

Memo 092: Check You Out!

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 15, 2013

Subject: All Plaid Everything
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So, it looks like plaid is in this season. I've been seeing the tartan print all over the place. Although, I'm not completely a fan of the red patterns (it reminds me of my grade school uniform), I did fall in love with these black, white and tan pieces.

Plaid all in my chain, plaid all in ring, plaid all in my watch. Don't believe me just watch!

Top: ASOS, Skirt: ASOS, Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Shoes: Burak Uyan

Top: ASOS, Skirt: ASOS, Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Shoes: Burak Uyan

Top: ASOS, Skirt: ASOS, Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Shoes: Burak Uyan, Belt: BCBG

Memo 088: First Look

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 3, 2013

Subject: Shoot w/Elton Anderson
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The week before last, my very talented and equally ridiculous photographer friend, Elton Anderson, called me on a Thursday requesting to do a shoot on the following Tuesday. Wait, what?!

I had to repeatedly remind him model, I am not. More importantly, I take my own photos and I'm not used to other people being around when I shoot. "Elton, I take like 250 shots and end up with maybe 12 that actually look okay."

It sent me into a MAJOR internal freak out session as he wanted to shoot 5 - 10 looks! "Elton, that's a MONTH's worth of blog entries!" After a little negotiation, we decided on 3 - 5 looks. This is the first.

Life lesson: Sometimes an opportunity can come along and you may not feel prepared for it. Do it anyway. The point may not be to be comfortable and prepared but to stretch you a little to help you grow.

Check out Elton's other work here: http://eltonanderson.com

Blazer: Parker, Dress: River Island, Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Photography: Elton Anderson

Clutch: H&M
Photography: Elton Anderson

Blazer: Parker, Dress: River Island, Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Photography: Elton Anderson

Memo 087: Allow Me To Re-Introduce My Top Knot!

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 1, 2013

Subject: Hello October!
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Ya'll know I couldn't let go of the top knot. So, I reinvented it for my short hair.

This is the first time I've worn my hair like this but if definitely won't be the last. I love having different hair options.

I've been continuing to shop my closet (*pats self on back*). The only new piece that I'm wearing in this look is the 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target dress. Next to the "Boom" sweatshirt, it was one of my favorite pieces from the collaboration. You'll definitely see this dress a couple of times in the future. 

Trench Cape: H&M, Dress: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Turtleneck: Zara, Belt: BCBG

Dress: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Turtleneck: Zara, Belt: BCBG

Clutch: BCBG, Boots: Sam Edelman, Double Cuffs

Memo 083: Oh Crêpe!

To: All

From: Me

Date: September 18, 2013

Subject: Black, White and Taupe
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A few things:

1. I am in a deep love and infatuation with this 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Mini Satchel. I REALLY wanted the yellow one but I was a few minutes too late to my local Target and watched them roll away in the carts of the earlier birds.
2. I'm really appreciating the color of the bag and my shoes. Taupe, I feel like, is such an under-appreciated and mistreated color.  It's just so good, so very very good.
3. Lately, I've been really drawn to black and white. I'm not sure what that means for my life. Maybe it means that I see things as they are and don't believe in gray areas OR maybe I just like black and white right now. Who knows?
4. I really wanted to add a pop of color with a cobalt blue belt but I just couldn't get it together. So, instead, I popped my lip color. Which leads me to my last point...
5. I'm obsessed (and my mom is too) with the Dior Mysterious Mauve lip color. It's not new and I've been wearing it for a couple of years now. I just noticed that it's one of my go to colors to wear with just about everything.

T-Shirt: H&M, Skirt: Prabal Gurung, Belt: BCBG, Cuff: Armani Exchange

Bag: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target

T-Shirt: H&M, Skirt: Prabal Gurung, Belt: BCBG, Cuff: Armani Exchange

Memo 061: Shine Bright!

To: All

From: Me

Date: May 17, 2013

Subject: Gold Sequins

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"It is our light, not our darkness that most frightens us. We ask ourselves, 'Who am I to be brilliant, gorgeous, talented, fabulous?' Actually, who are you not to be?" - Marianne Williamson

Ok, sure, my first time hearing this quote was while watching the movie Akilah and the Bee. Judge noteth. It was a great movie! When I heard it, I had to find it and read it for myself. It's so easy sometimes to get caught up in the what ifs:

What if I don't make it? 
What if I lose all of my money? 
What if I fail? 

Well, what if you succeed? 
What if you make it? 
What if you are blessed beyond your wildest dreams?

We are all meant to shine.... SO SHINE BRIGHT!

Top: Young Fabulous & Broke, Skirt: ASOS

Cuff: Mango, Clutch: ASOS, Belt: BCBG

Memo 054: It Never Rains...

To: All

From: Me

Date: April 10, 2013

Subject: Cuff My Trench Coat

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Let me tell you what happened last night. It rained! Trust me it's a big deal here. So, because it rained, it cooled off tremendously today. Therefore a trench coat was necessary until about noon. At Noon:01, the coat had to come off!

So, a few weeks ago a special package from Alexis Bittar showed up on my doorsteps. I may or may not have let out a little yelp when I laid my eyes on the gunmetal large scale cuff from the Miss Havisham Collection. Like, is it my birthday!? 

Trench Coat: Perry Ellis, Top: Corey Lynn Calter, Skirt: Jigsaw, Sunglasses: H&M

Belt: BCBG Max Azria

Shoes: Chanel, Clutch: Kenneth Cole

Earrings: ASOS, Cuff: Thanks to Alexis Bittar

Memo 049: The Wonder Bra Top

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 26, 2013

Subject: ASOS Bra Top

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There are some pieces that hang quietly in my closet for months sometimes years before they reveal themselves. That was the story for this ASOS bra top. I knew when I saw it that I had to have it but when I got it I didn't know what to do with it. Have you ever been there?

Well, she revealed herself on this day paired with my Boxing Kitten skirt and it just werked!

Coat: Fumblin' Foe

Bra Top: ASOS, Skirt: Boxing Kitten, Belt: BCBG

Shoes: Sam Edelman, Clutch: Nneka Saran, Cuff: Mango, Bracelet: Dillard's, Ring: Mango

Memo 046: Flower Bomb Explosion!

To: All

From: Me

Date: March 7, 2013

Subject: Adventures in Floral Land

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I was a literal walking flower bomb explosion in this outfit. I took floral print to the extreme...and I liked it. Sometimes, a little of something just doesn't suffice. Sometimes and only sometimes, you need to take it to the limit.

Kind of like the peace sign. I went over board in these shots. I just kept doing it. I couldn't help myself and I'm sorry for that...

Coat: Fumblin' Foe,  Shirt: H&M, Skirt: H&M
Fauxtography Credit: G. E. H.

Sunglasses: Ray-Ban, Rings: Banana Republic, Natalie B, and Consignment Shop, Belt: BCBG
Fauxtography Credit: G. E. H.

Clutch: BCBG, Shoes: Miss Sixty
Fauxtography Credit: G. E. H.

Fauxtography Credit: G. E. H.

Memo 044: Black and Red and Read All Over

To: All

From: Me

Date: February 28, 2013

Subject: The Perfect Pairing of Black and Red 

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I usually and by usually I kind of mean never wear red and black together. Something about it just feels too harsh. I did see this dress from Zara that was black and red and it wasn't so bad.

However, the red and black (plus all of the other colors) in this dress just werked for me! I saw it and knew that it would be perfect for any occasion; werk, church, brunch, date night, a play, a concert, or wherever . 

B.T. Dubbs...Eye LOVE brunch! I can eat brunch and be at brunch ALL. DAY. LONG. And honey, PLEASE don't let there be unlimited bloody marys and mimosas. I'll never leave. You may as well start calling me Tiffany "I-shut-brunches-down" Battle.

Coat: Burberry, Dress: Muse

Shoes: Burak Uyan, Clutch: H&M

Memo 038: You are My Sunshine...

To: All

From: Me

Date: February 12, 2013

Subject: You Make Me Happy When Skies Are Grey!

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Yellow just makes me smile even and especially when it's raining outside. I'm happy when I see it and I'm happy when I'm wearing it! Werk Yellow!

This Fumblin' Foe dress (similar here) is a go to favorite in my closet. I've had it forever! So, with most of my pieces, I try to find new ways to wear them. This day, I paired it with my Zara collar (similar here and here) for the first time and I loved it! Werk Collar!

Coat: French Connection, Dress: Fumblin' Foe

Clutch: Kenneth Cole, Shoes: Chanel

Collar: Zara , Belt: BCBG