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Year In Review: Goodbye 2017

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Full post here I can't believe it's almost time to say goodbye to 2017. It feels like it was yesterday that I was writing a 2016 year in review post...how times flies! This year has been filled so many great opportunities and lessons. I am internally grateful for the amazing support from you all, the awesome brands/PRs that I got to work with this years and my beautiful family and friends. Some of the things that I learnt this year is that with hard work, persistent and God favor, there is nothing you can't achieve. Also, that I truly have a great support system from family, friends and you guys.  When I started this blog, I never imagined how many people that I will get to influence and influence me. The support I have received from my readers from day one and most especially this year has been beyond my imagination. Thank you all from the bottom of my heart! Always remember, no matter the bullet life throws at you, you can persevere. All I can say is that I am grateful fo

Merry Christmas

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What I Am Wearing: Dress:  here ,  Shoes:  here , similar  here Wreath:  here Olu: Pants , Blazer , Shirt , Scarf , Zara Shoes, Tie , Pocket square Nolan: Zara shoes, Blazer , Shirt , Pants , Janie & Jack tie Merry Christmas and Happy Holiday to you and yours! Hope you are having a wonderful time with family and love ones. We spent the early part of our Christmas day opening gifts. Well, Nolan was the first one to wake up in anticipation for what Santa delivered. He was super excited to see that Santa ate the cookies and milk he left for him. As I am typing this, he is still overwhelmed by his gifts...let's say, santa did a great job with delivering more Paw Patrols.  We will be heading to church for Christmas service and then off to spend time with family.  Have a lovely day and Merry Christmas! xoxo Stella

How To Achieve an Easy Weekend Look

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What I Am Wearing: Frame jeans:  here , similar  here , more  here ,  here  and  here LynksDriver tee:  here , more tees  here   Marc Fisher booties:  here , more  here Jacket: On sale $29 here , similar here Earrings:  here Ray ban sunglasses:  here , similar  here Can you believe it's only two days before Christmas?! I love the excitement building up to Christmas Day. I am looking forward to a relaxing and fun holiday with my family. On the other hand, I still have a few last minute gifts to purchase. If you are like me, check out my holiday gift guide for last minute shopping ideas. Today's look is an easy weekend style. Weekends for me are typical jeans and tee paired with a blazer or jacket. I always look for different fun ways to style my weekend jeans look. I paired today's look with my patent ankle boots for comfort. The style of the boots adds an edge to the look. For me, ankle boots come in handy during cold season and that's why I have different ways to wea

The Perfect Black Dress For The Holiday

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What I Am Wearing: Dress: here , Shoes: here , similar here Wreath: here Often times, a lot of people including myself tend to shy away from maxi dresses  during the holiday season because of the need to wear holiday bright colors. Honestly, you can't go wrong in wearing a black dress for most occasion including the holiday season. Every girl needs that black dress that is perfect for many occasions such as black tie event, weddings and holiday events. This off shoulder black dresses  is perfect for a formal event this holiday and beyond. It is simple, classy , easy to accessorize and wouldn't break a budget. SHOP MAXI BLACK DRESSES JavaScript is currently disabled in this browser. Reactivate it to view this content.

Holiday Glam In Sequins

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What I Am Wearing: Sequin pants: here , similar here , here and here Top: here , budget friendly here / here Earrings: here , more here Kate Spade coat: c/o on sale here , try this here , more here Beside  plaid prints , sequins sets a holiday spirit...who doesn't want to sparkle and shine this holiday party?!  This palazzo sequin pants is a must-have for the holiday season. The wide leg, side pockets and comfortable waist band are some of the things that made me fall in love with it. Instantly, I thought of creating a glam look for the holiday. Creating a holiday glam look in sequins is very simply. Pick a sequin pants or leggings, add a black blouse or cami top -- preferably a silk or velvet for a glam appeal. I choose to pair it with a  lace cami top for a feminine feel. I completed the look with a tweed jacket (previously worn here) and classic black pumps. You can't go wrong with an all black look. The different textures adds uniqueness to the overall look. This look i