Memo 194: It's About that Time

To: All

From: Me

Date: August 27, 2015

Subject: Skorts + Pom Poms 

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So, after much deliberation, it has come to the point of my life where some things must go. The only thing constant in this world is change anyway, right? I mean, we just can't continue to stay the same. We must evolve and grow.

The next time you see me, God willing, these braids will be gone. It's been real but they've gotsta go! Farewell, sayonara, peace out, deuces and all that jazz.

They've been super convenient and have allowed me to completely lose my mind in the gym with no worries. However, she, me, her misses her hair. Currently, experiencing real hair withdrawal.

Get the Look:

Tibi Tuxedo Blazer - Similar here and here

Alexandra Rosati Top - Similar here and here

ASOS Skort - Currently on Sale here

BCBG Peplum Belt - Similar here

Charlotte Olympia Pom Pom Sandals - Similar here

Zara Clear Clutch - Similar here

Perry Street Gemma Studs c/o Rocksbox - Go to Rocksbox to sign up!

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Memo 191: Ruffle My Shorts

To: All

From: Me

Date: August 5, 2015

Subject: Peplum's at it Again

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Do you remember that season when it was all peplum everything?! OMG, I was SO completely over it. Like, I didn't want to see another ruffle around a waistline in my entire life. Then I saw these Cameo "It's Time" shorts and decided peplum was on again. Please don't wear it out like the last time. Pinky swear promise, ok?

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Instagram: @paulcreativ

Website: www.pdesignsmedia.com

Get the Look:

H&M Trench Cape - Similar here

ASOS Crochet Top - Sold here

Cameo Shorts - Similar here and here

Zara Clear Clutch - Similar here and here

Pichulik Necklace - Sold here

Report Signature Sandals - Similar here, here and here

Memo 150: A Tiered Skirt Walk Around Central Park

To: All

From: Me

Date: September 17, 2014

Subject: NYFW Look 1
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As you know from the last time that I was in New York for fashion week, I like to play tourist in between the shows. Well, on this day, I took a little stroll through Central Park. 

Just in case you weren't aware, New York was experiencing a little bit of a heat wave. Like any good traveler, I checked the weather prior to my arrival. However, living in Arizona has my gauge for weather completely screwed up. Ninety-five degrees is a nice day. 

So, I saw 80 and packed as if I read 65 degrees. My bag was full of cooler weather options like this embellished sweater and tiered maxi skirt. Lesson learned: Sometimes, you will have to make some sacrifices in the name of fashion.

Yes, I was hot.

Get the look:

Oasis Sweater - Similar here

ASOS Laser Cut Maxi Skirt - Similar here

BCBG Jelly Sandals - Similar here

ASOS Chain Choker Necklace - Sold here

Zara Clutch - Similar here

Translucent Bangles - Similar here

Fauxtography by: Lana Herbert

Memo 144: On the Foot

To: All

From: Me

Date: July 29, 2014

Subject: Make A Statement with Sophia Webster
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Nothing does my spirit right like a good statement shoe. I will be the first to admit that this Sophia Webster Mila Sandal was a good mix between intriguing and intimidating. I just didn't know how it would look on the foot. Some statement shoes can be a little too much for life but that wasn't the case with this particular shoe. She turned out to be a real black-suede-caged-sandal winner.

Get the look:

ASOS Shirt - Sold here

H&M Seersucker Shorts - Similar here

Sophia Webster Mila Sandals - Sold here and More options here

ASOS Bracelet - Similar here, here, here, here, and here

Zara Clutch - Similar here and here

Memo 098: Quality Find

To: All

From: Me

Date: November 5, 2013

Subject: Quality and Quantity
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Sweet Jesus, H&M, you just speak to my soul sometimes.

Two words: This. SKIRT.

Sometimes, when you get into the habit of shopping fast fashion retailers you may need a little reminder of what a quality piece looks like. I usually hop over to the luxury retailers pretty often just to make sure I keep my eye for it.

Ya'll, this skirt was handcrafted with unicorn wings and fairy dust. No, seriously.

Blazer: Tibi, Blouse: Sandro, Skirt: H&M
Photography: Elton Anderson

Blouse: Sandro, Skirt: H&M
Photography: Elton Anderson

Blouse: Sandro, Skirt: H&M, Cuff: Scott Lyall Boutique
Photography: Elton Anderson

Memo 096: I'm ONE!!!

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 30, 2013

Subject: HUHC Outfit Recap: Sunday Brunch/Day Party
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Happy One Year Blogaversary to me!!

I'm super excited to be here and I'm so glad that you've been along for the ride. I can't wait to see what the next year has in store for this blog. As a way to show my appreciation, I'm giving one of you lucky readers a gift! Click "More Werk" for the details.

On to the outfit...

This is my Howard University Homecoming look from the Sunday Brunch/Day Party. Yes, you read that right. There was a brunch immediately followed by a day party. I'm not sure to this day who played in the football game or who won but I did know the time and location of every party going on this past weekend! I felt that this look fit both of the occasions. It was girly enough for a Sunday brunch and jazzy enough for the day party! 

Blazer: Parker, Top: Tory Burch, Skirt: Devlin

Belt: Armani Exchange, Shoes: Zara, Clutch: Zara

Blazer: Parker, Top: Tory Burch, Skirt: Devlin

Memo 091: Boom Box

To: All

From: Me

Date: October 11, 2013

Subject: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target Boom Sweatshirt - Look 3
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How 80s of me, I know. I couldn't resist. And it was completely by accident. I started with the Armani Exchange denim pageboy hat and the Melody Ehsani Queen of the Jungle Necklace just felt so right. We won't even talk about the skirt. Like, let's not even acknowledge it.

Wait, but the skirt was $20. Ok, I won't mention the skirt again. Hold on, but people left it in the store for WEEKS! Like, no one even wanted it. I'm done talking about it. For real this time, I won't mention the skirt again. 

One last thing, there were a few sequins missing from the front of the skirt BUT a few missing sequins should NEVER stop you from having something fabulous. 

Message: Get a good tailor in your life. Now.

Anyway, check out the video. It's poetry in motion.

Sweatshirt: 3.1 Phillip Lim for Target, Skirt: H&M, Necklace: Melody Ehsani

Bag: Zara, Shoes: Burak Uyan, Rings: H&M