Style Post: Blue Cut-Out Dress.

"It is not our differences that divide us. It is our inability to recognize, accept, and celebrate those differences." -Audre Lorde

I've found myself in a bit of an Afrocentric vibe lately, and my style has definitely reflected that. In this look, I took this short dress with cutouts (which I found at the thrift store) and added bold accessories to make the look better fit my style. The big elephant necklace and turban headband each add elements to this look that are more Afrocentric in nature.

Stella Jean Fall 2014 RTW.

Stella Jean F/W 2014 RTW

Italian-Haitian designer, Stella Jean is known for taking cultural staples like African-inspired wax prints and hand-woven stripes from Burkina and transforming them into well-tailored pieces with perfect silhouettes. She combines these beautiful ethnic prints with graphic tees and button up’s in a classic yet modern way that only she can perfectly execute.

For Jean’s Fall 2014 Ready to Wear Collection, she introduces Italian crafted prints that were inspired by traditional Japanese art. Jean stated backstage that the Italy-made pieces took an amazing 250 hours to create. Staples of this collection include floor length kimonos, alpaca dusters, beautiful wrap dresses, coats, and bold prints.

You can find more from Stella Jean here.

Style Post: Sunny Daze.

Shirt and blazer: Vintage / Pants: Urban Outfitters

"Wherever you go, no matter what the weather, always bring your own sunshine." -Anthony J. D'Angelo

 This post is my big eff you to today's winter storm here in Virginia. These pictures are from last weekend when it was in the high 60s and right now it's about 10 degrees. Now. How does that even make sense? Global warming I tell ya. Anywho, I can't wait until Spring shows its pretty face. Because I'm over the snow days.

Did you guys get that crazy weather? 

Black in the Day: Betty Davis.

Black History Month has inspired me to start a new year-round series highlighting influential, stylish African Americans from back in the day. I wanted to debut this series with funk queen Betty Davis. She was a model, funk singer, writer, and all around badass. I mean, look at these pictures.

Style Post: Groovy Saturdays.

Hey beautiful people.

It's officially the weekend. Fall and gawgeous....especially when you are jamming to Blood Orange's new album "Cupid Deluxe." It is delicious. I promise. This is what I'm wearing today. Lots of random pieces from around the way. My vest, necklace, bangles, & shoes are from thrift stores. Forever 21 black leggings and skirt (old.) A Hanes t-shirt, and the scarf was a gift. Oh, and Ruby Woo Mac lipstick. What a joy it is.

I feel very "African Princess" in this outfit, lol. Turbans are so much fun, and it's cool because they never look quite the same. Aside from the turbans, I've been layering shorts and skirts with leggings. It creates such an interesting look and is Fall appropriate.

Anyway...peep: