Holiday Fashion Tips

Have you ever wondered, what should I wear...? With so many fall fashion trends it is easy to get lost in the shuffle this holiday season. Don't worry, your fashion fairy godmother is here to ensure that you don't make the What Not To Wear list.

Here are a couple of fashion tips to enhance your fashion sense this season:
Tip 1 Less is always more.
Tip 2 Accesorize your holiday look with one staple piece.
Tip 3 Black is always right. Black and white is even better.
Tip 4 Just because it's the holiday season doesn't mean you must look like a Christmas tree. #LetthatGo
Tip 5 A POP of color does a look good.
Tip 6 If you're unsure of what to wear consult a fashion stylist. I know one (*raises hand*)

If you're still lost, bewildered and in the dark, below are some of my favorite Holiday looks for each social occasion:


Cocktail Dress - This dress can be worn if your hosting or attending a friends Holiday party)
http://www.anntaylor.com/sequin-colorblocked-dress/317641?colorExplode=false&skuId=14844713&catid=cata000036&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=6600

Black Tie - This dress can be worn to your company holiday party. You can apply the colorblocking trend to your holiday fashion.
http://www.anntaylor.com/colorblocked-satin-jersey-gown/308047?colorExplode=false&skuId=14312335&catid=cata000036&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=6600

Party Mixer - This look is perfect for a night out with your significant other, with just the right amount of sparkle.
http://www.anntaylor.com/wedding-separates/cat810099?trail=&pageSize=101&gridSize=md&catid=cat810099&goToPage=1&viewAll=viewAll&fRequest=true

Daytime Dress - This dress is just right for a night out with the girls.
http://www.anntaylor.com/bow-and-lace-top-dress/313986?colorExplode=false&skuId=14952418&catid=cat1630010&productPageType=fullPriceProducts&defaultColor=5843

If you follow these tips, your Christmas will be a very special Christmas...

Top 10 Must Have Holiday Items

It's the most wonderful time of the year...It's the happiest season of all...There'll be much mistltoeing and hearts will be glowing...It's the most wonderful time of the year. This year, I plan on doing MUUUUCH mistltoeing ha ha ha. Let me stop and focus on the matter at hand.

It's Christmas time, my favorite holiday of the year. We celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, who gave us the greatest gift of all, eternal life.  We emulate this sacrifical love by sharing gifts with our friends and loved ones. There will be a plethora of Secret Santa gift exchanges, holiday parties, celebrations, Black Friday sales and so much more.  It is my job to ensure that you're not overwhelmed throughout this holiday season. I have compiled a list of the top 10 must have items for the holidays. 

Top 10 Must Have Holiday Items

1. Coach boots
http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/coach-ester-boot?ID=1129593&CategoryID=41259#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D60%26ruleId%3D52%26slotId%3D7

2. Michele watch
http://www.michele.com/en_US/shop/watches/new_arrivals/art_of_deco_diamond_diamond_dial_diamond_bracelet-MWW06T000063.html?BC=

3. Michael Kors Leather Jacket
http://www.michaelkors.com/p/MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-MICHAEL-Michael-Kors-Quilted-Leather-Jacket-OUTERWEAR/prod23450002_cat19301_cat102_/?index=1&cmCat=cat000000cat102cat19301&isEditorial=false

4. Insomniax Print Flannel Pajamas
http://www.jcpenney.com/women/lingerie-pajamas/sale/insomniax-print-flannel-pajama-set/prod.jump?ppId=pp5003230164&N=508&Nao=24&pN=2&searchTerm=pajamas&topDim=Gender&topDimvalue=women&dimCombo=Gender%7C&dimComboVal=women%7C&currentDim=Gender&currentDimVal=women&catId=SearchResults&colorizedImg=DP0916201317025948M.tif

5. Scandal DVD series
http://www.barnesandnoble.com/listing/2690673874602?r=1&cm_mmca2=pla&cm_mmc=GooglePLA-_-DVD-_-Q000000633-_-2690673874602

6. Fred Hammond Just Remember CD 
http://www.christianbook.com/fred-hammond/hammond-christmas-just-remember-compact-disc/pd/CD11545?dv=c&en=google-pla&kw=music-0-20&p=1167941&gclid=CJfpk6bCwroCFcnm7AodnzsABg

7. Fedora hat
http://us.asos.com/Catarzi-Exclusive-To-ASOS-Classic-Fedora-Hat/1176vg/?iid=3293480&SearchQuery=fedoras&sh=0&pge=0&pgesize=36&sort=-1&clr=Bordeaux&mporgp=L0NhdGFyemkvQ2F0YXJ6aS1FeGNsdXNpdmUtVG8tQVNPUy1DbGFzc2ljLUZlZG9yYS1IYXQvUHJvZC8.

8. Fringe Crossbody Bag
http://www.target.com/p/target-limited-ed-black-fringe-small-crossbody/-/A-14548025#prodSlot=large_7_4

9. Viktor & Rolf Flowerbomb Parfum  
http://shop.nordstrom.com/s/viktor-rolf-flowerbomb-refillable-eau-de-parfum-spray/3014754?origin=category-personalizedsort&contextualcategoryid=0&fashionColor=&resultback=1152&cm_sp=personalizedsort-_-browseresults-_-1_3_A

10. iPad Air
http://www.sprint.com/landings/ipad/index.html?INTCID=TSC:UHP:iPadAir:102313&adSelectData=1:Module_iPadAir_102313

I hope this list helps you in some way during your holiday shopping. If you're still befuddled hire a #PersonalShopper. Guess what, I know an excellent one, contact LaShannon Petit of Styling Purpose, LLC at StylingPurpose@yahoo.com.          

Fall 2013 Fashion Trends

Fall is absolutely one of my favorite seasons of the year. It is the return of NFL football (Go DOLPHINS - Did she just say Dolphins, yes I did and the EAGLES, college football (Go RATTLERS - BCU we will see in Orlando #betthat), MY BIRTHDAY (this year I turn 30 wooohoooo #turntup. Feel free to mail all gifts to 13435 NW 464665 Street lol), we celebrate Thanksgiving, Christmas and of course fall fashion. This fall has taken an edgier, but refined route. Below you will find some of this year's fall fashion trends.

Fall forward with these fall trends - feminine silhouettes, casual cool elements, edgy studs, plaid, dark glam (black leather jackets, leather pencil skirts), booties, overalls, cross body bags, coats as stand out accessories, military inspired looks and male inspired looks. Colors - yellow, deep pink, electric eel, berry is the new black, black and white, fifty shades of gray, cobalt blue, a hue of greens, bold black and white prints, block patterns, naturals and nudes. 

 

Not sure how to rock these fall trends for your silhouette, book an appointment with our team of stylists today. We offer consultation, personal shopping, wardrobe styling, styling workshops and shopping in your closet services, to name a few. Email our stylists at StylingPurpose@yahoo.com. Have the privlege of fashion at your fingertips and download our mobile app at http://m.stylingpurpose.com/.  View our website at www.stylingpurpose.com.


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Slowly Surely...Love Thyself

One of my favorite Jill Scott songs is Slowly Surely. The lyrics read “Slowly Surely I’ll walk away from that old desperate and tainted love. Caught up in the maze of the love. The crazy, craze of love. Thought it was good. Thought it was real, thought it was but it wasn’t love. I just don’t know where I should go. So, Slowly surely I’ll walk away from self serving, undeserving constantly hurting me love.” This song resonates with me, besides being a fan of Jill Scott (I love you Jill lol), because it describes so may relationships that I have allowed myself to engage in. Every time I play this song, I’m like yes Jill, yesss. Egggactly! Walk away LaShannon. Just walk away. But only, if it was that simple.

This year, I decided that I wanted to live a life pleasing to God. For me this meant, allowing God to have complete control in every area of my life, including my relationships. Oh boy! I came to this decision because I was emotionally tired and frustrated. I was doing everything that a girlfriend or wife should do, but without the title. Which is equivalent to working and not getting paid. #nobueno I declared that this year I would not do committed things and not be in a committed relationship with a mate and that I would abstain from sex until marriage. I have done the dating thing my way for so many years and I did not receive what I wanted, which was to be in a committed relationship. I know my worth. I know my value. One man in particular, who will remain nameless, helped me to realize my value and worth and I am grateful that the Lord used him.

I always wondered and would question God, why didn't it work out with the guys who I met. I thought I did everything right. I had to realize that I love on a gallon level, so I need a mate who will love me in return on a gallon level and not a tablespoon or a pint. That the love that I have to offer him would not be overwhelming, because it will be exactly what he needs. He will appreciate my compassionate, loving and nurturing spirit. As women we dumb down and hide our brightness and brilliance to please men who aren’t meant for us any way. #LETTHATGO God is crafting and molding my mate as I pen this blog. I get so excited when I think about him, what we will share and how God will utilize our relationship as a testament of hope, faith and love. #sogeeked

Ladies sometimes we think we can change men, but we can’t. A close friend of mine once told me that men do what they want to do. If he wants to speak to you, he will call you and engage in conversation and not just respond to your text messages. OUCH!  If he wants to see you, he will ask you on a date. And if he doesn't, maybe he's just not interested. This was a very hard pill for me to swallow this past year, but it just made me a better woman. Cheaaa! I know what I want in a relationship. I know what I will allow. I know what I bring to a relationship. I will not settle for less than what I deserve. Will you?

There are six ways you can love yourself. 1. Invest in yourself. 2. Surround yourself with positive people and people who are living the same type of life you are. 3. Declare positive things over your life. 4. Say yes to yourself and say no to anything or person that doesn't encourage you to be your best. 5. Forgive people who have hurt you and let it go. 6. Don't concern yourself with other people's opinion of who you used to be.

I read a quote this past week by Miles Munroe (isn’t he great?) in his book Maximizing Your Potential, “True Obedience to God is doing what He says, when He says, the way He says, as long as He says, until He says “STOP.” Will you obey God today when it comes to your relationships? Will you trust that He will give you the desires of your heart? Will you allow him to give you His best, because you are His best and you deserve the best He has to give? Yesssss, I will!

If that's the case I invite you to attend Love Thyself: Back To Me Women’s Empowerment Summit this Saturday from 10-5pm at Embassy Suites 1100 SE 17 Street, Ft. Lauderdale, FL 33136. This event is sponsored by Girl Connection and hosted by LaQuisha Williams. Tickets can be purchased online at http://lovethyselfwomensummit.eventbrite.com/

I hope to see you there.

Slowly surely… I’ll walk away from constantly hurting me love…One step at a time. So will you!

#LoveThyself

Dress to Kill Boutique's - Blogger's Review

Last night I was invited to attend Dress to Kill Boutique's Bloggers Review. Dress to Kill Boutique is located on a 188 NW 36 Street, Miami, FL 33127.  At this event they offered discounts for Black Friday and Cult Nails gave away free manicures. The one thing that I really admire about this store is that they offer plus size clothing. Thank you for not forgetting us plus size divas. We love youuuuu!

View the setup of the store, it has a certain fashionista ambience. The kind that inspires you to shop and dance simultaneously, if you know what I mean lol.

Does anyone love purses *raises hands*. My mother tells me that my god mother gave me my first purse when I was two years old and I never put it down. I am QUITE sure that my Boaz will appreciate my purse fetish teehee. Check out these clutches they are perfect for the holiday season. If you are going to a holiday party, pair it up with a nice cocktail dress, a blazer and skinny jeans. It is quite the perfect accessory.

Cheeeeese. Below Antonia Louissant, owner of Dress to Kill Boutique and I. Isn't she purtty?!?! In case you didn't know, BLACK GIRLS ROCK!

Check out the goodies they presented the bloggers with last night. Muchas gracias Dress to Kill Boutique!

Stop by Dress to Kill Boutique and tell them that Not Your Average Model sent you!


Don't forget to purchase your ticket to Holiday Fashion Flair, sponsored by Styling Purpose in association with AM 1490 WMBM on Friday, December 21 from 7-10pm at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center in Hollywood, FL. If you are interested in promoting your business, being a sponsor, vendor, patron or volunteer e-mail StylingPurpose@yahoo.com for more information.

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Happy Holidays!

Bra Bash with Intimacy

Bra Bash with Intimacy

This evening I had the awesome opportunity to host an exclusive bra bash event with Intimacy located at Aventura Mall. 

I was very excited about this event considering the fact that I purchase my bras from this store. We all know that finding the right bra is like finding a good hair stylist. It maybe expensive, but it is worth it! The bra stylists at Intimacy are very friendly and are experts at what they do. I would like to give a special shout out to Susuan Luongo, she is the store manager for Intimacy at Aventura Mall, and a very sweet lady.  Intimacy offers over 90 sizes from A to K cup. I really love this store because they show women that the right styles combined with the right fit will provide you with comfort and improve your body image. Sounds like my kind of store! 

This evening we had a special guest, Jacquelyn Thompson who is the Southern States Account Executive for Panache, which is one of the Intimacy's original line of bras. This is the style of bra that I wear the most. It keeps the girls in place and upright lol.

My favorite pics from this evening are below. Don't these colors say buy me???!!

Left - LaShannon Petit, Chief Visionary Officer at Styling Purpose (http://www.stylingpurpose.com/), Susan Luongo (Store Owner of Intimacy at Aventura Mall), Jacquelyn Thompson (Southern States Account Executive for Panache), Andrea Mancera (Bra Stylist for Intimacy).

10% of the proceeds sold tonight will go towards Dress for Success. Wooooohoooooo!

Are you in search for the perfect Christmas or Birthday gift for a woman stop by Intimacy and tell them that Styling Purpose sent you. Select the link to find an Intimacy location near you  http://www.myintimacy.com/

If you are interested in donating to Dress for Success select the link for more information http://www.dressforsuccess.org/affiliate.aspx?sisid=126&pageid=1

I invite you to Holiday Fashion Flair, a fashion show hosted by Styling Purpose in association with AM 1490 WMBM on Friday, December 21 from 7-10pm at the Hollywood Central Performing Arts Center 1717 Monroe Street Hollywood, FL. A portion of the ticket proceeds will benefit the Lotus House, a residential facility serving homeless women and infants in the Historic Downton District of Miami. Tickets can be purchased  by selecting this link http://holidayfashionflair.eventbrite.com/ or by visiting Kreative Kreations 1814 NW 183 Street Miami Gardens, FL and Hair Illusion Beauty Salon 6120 Miramar Parkway Bay 2 Miramar, FL. We will host a Model Casting Call on Friday, November 30 at Kreative Kreations from 6-9pm. Ladies please bring a photo of yourself, a pair of heels, your fierce walk and a positive attitude. All sizes are welcomed. If you are interested in promoting your business, being a sponsor, patron, vendor or volunteer please e-mail lashannon@stylingpurpose.com. The deadline is November 30. Check out the promo video for the fashion show http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MyLjAdCYPwk&feature=youtube_gdata

I would like to thank everyone who stopped by, supported the event by liking on facebook, retweeting and sharing my posts.  Follow my eye on fashion - It's 20/20 on twitter @StylingPurpose and faceboook https://www.facebook.com/StylingPurpose?fref=ts. Love you!

Back to School Fashions for Women Who Are Students

This fall you will find many trends to follow. My suggestions for women who are students are boyfriend jeans, skinny ankle jeans, print pants, shirtdresses, cotton blouses and cardigans. You can have so much fun with these pieces and also add some flair to your wardrobe.

Ladies don’t be afraid to add color jeans to your wardrobe, for a fresh and funky look. 

Blazers can be paired with any pair of jeans and can turn a day look into a night look as seen below.

Wedges, ballet flats, Tom’s and Sperry’s are my shoe recommendations for women who are students. These shoes are stylish, without trying to look young and are also comfortable and affordable. Select the link below.

http://www1.macys.com/shop/product/bebe-shoes-princess-smoking-flats?ID=709624&CategoryID=50295#fn=sp%3D1%26spc%3D621%26ruleId%3D69%26slotId%3Drec(3)

Accessorize your look with some fedora hats and you will have the perfect going back to school look.

Follow my Eye on Fashion - It's 20/20 on twitter @StylingPurpose. Until the next post love, peace and fashion, it's a way of life.