LOVE, WOWStyles.
Sunday
THIS WEEK: ALL White Everything.
As my excitement for summer continues, being able to wear all white errrthang everything (and still be within fashion rules of no white after Labor Day) is just another reason to go on and embrace the higher temperatures and mosquitoes. All black everything is chic, yes. However the true test of your personal Style prowess can be tested when you dare to wear…dun dun duun!...All white everything. <<<< Was that too much? None the less, pictured below are some pieces that can be put together to assist anyone in pulling off the all white look. Also below are pics of a few folks who - in the words of my dad- hit the nail right on the head.
Here are a few Style staples to classically pull off the all white everything look:
White cut-out detail button down shirt
White wide leg trousers
White lace detail blouse or any white lace article of clothing to mix up the textures
Waffle-knit cotton-blend midi skirt
White silk blouse to up your all white Style ante
Last but my first fav piece, cropped trousers. If you find (or get altered) the perfect fit, there are only two things I can think of in life that get better than wearing them. Maybe Ill tell you exactly what they are in the future! Well....thats all folks! Have fun with your all white errrthang.
LOVE,
WOWStyles.
P.S. I came across a video by urbanog.com, very animated and fun. All of the five methods that she pointed out on various ways to wear only white, I give a nod of approval. Check out her video below:
LOVE,WOWStyles.
THIS WEEK: Summer Beauty Trends!
Summer Summer Summer Time is here! Short shorts, sun block, tank tops, sandals and flats. Oh. Yeaaah. This summer however, two things are definitely in: Bold Brows and Ponytails & Updos. First off, achieving the look of "bold brows" do not necessarily mean that you have to skip your eyebrow threading, waxing or other hair removal- beautifying and sometimes relaxing (call me crazy but the pain has turned into a type of calming routine for me by now) procedures. In order to achieve this look for the summer you can also choose to make your brows significantly darker or lighter than the color of your hair by dying or the less permanent method, penciling in or using eye shadow to fill your brows with your desired color. Another option for bold brows is to, if you’re feeling as bold as you want your brows, pluck a few stray hairs, only underneath the brows. Doing this will give your brows a clean look while still being thick and bold. I decided about a month ago to let mine fully grown out and I chose not to pluck anything and just leave them as is. I’m loving them, by the way. Ponytails and updos for the summer are a must and we all know they're great if you have long hair, who wants heat induced frizzy and poufy hair mixing with sweat to find a comfortable resting spot on their neck? Not I. Here are a few ideas for updos and classic ideas for ponytails to try asap!
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Full brows with only the under brow plucked.
A classic part down the middle gives an easy but appealing change from the usual high bun.
Unique but still quite simple, three ponytails connected.
WOWStyles.
Monday
THIS WEEK: Happy Memorial Day! (Outfit Ideas)
Memorial Day is a day we honor the spirit of courage. Being Bold. Fearless. Confident. Standing and fighting for something that you Love. In other words, being a Leader. All men and women who died and fought in the United States armed forces are acknowledged today especially. Thankyou. Per tradition my family and I go to visit the grave of my grandfather who fought, every year. While some of you will be doing the same or perhaps spending time gathered with family, watching fireworks, going to the beach or enjoying some of the Memorial Day sales, here are some ideas to help you do it with Style, WOWStyle. <<< notice my James Bond reference there.. ha!...Ok my comedy show is done. Check the pics.
A HAT IS A MUST...
Preferably a nicely fitted Fidora.
AND STRIPES.
WOWStyles.
Sunday
THIS WEEK: Love your Mother...
...always! As women- previously girls- our mothers were the first female figures that we got to watch and be influenced by growing up. Whether you think your mother is the best one ever created or ...not so much, it is important to love our mothers simply because we learn from them. We learn SO much from them, even unconsciously. Any negative experiences or positive ones that we may have watched them go through, we learn what to do and or what not to do when we're faced with similar situations in our own lives. Any advice we WILL need as women, we get the most honest answers/examples from our mothers on how to apply knowledge and wisdom to our life simply, by observation. If your mother is in your life, LOVE her. If for whatever reason you don’t have your biological mother in your life, adapting a mother is one of the greatest and most rewarding things you can do! Getting a mentor is a great way to adopt a mother, just asking for advice from an older woman that you admire is another way of building a mother/ daughter relationship. Taking the previously listed steps make you feel like you can actually pick-a-mom, put her in your shopping bag, take her home with you and do your own personal shopping haul. Only instead of clothes and beauty products that you use and apply to yourself, its the advice, wisdom, encouragement, inspiration and when-needed-scolding that they give that we can use forever. No shopping spree in the world can top that. My mother is wonderful and I still take advantage of the opportunity to adopt a mom (even though some of them I've never even met in person). For example, if you know me you know that Oprah Winfrey is my long lost mother. She is so considerate that she allowed me to be raised by the man and woman who reared me because she felt that they would be the perfect people for the job.... well, with her being so busy with her talk show, other aspects of her career and all. All the same, she really wants to see me soon but I don’t like heights so I can’t fly to go see her. We'll get together one day soon Mama O! (That’s what I call her... since I’m her daughter, of course.) Another one of my mothers is Maya Angelou, she wrote me a letter once. Don’t believe me? Here’s proof...the letter was entitled "Letter to my Daughter". See, she was obviously writing it especially for me. Others are Martha Stewart, Ms. Cynthia, my grandmother who is also my namesake, Tyra Banks and even sometimes my older sister. So many of my commendable behaviors and beliefs which are both strong factors that add to one having impeccable Style, are a part of me because of all of my mothers. We as women should always celebrate the Style contributions that mothers give to us freely every day, not just in May.
But for the sake of the holiday, Happy Mothers Day!
But for the sake of the holiday, Happy Mothers Day!
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| Beyonce with her mother Tina Knowles, who she recently wrote an open letter to for mothers day. |
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| Kate Hudson with her mother Goldie Han. |
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| One of my mothers Tyra Banks with my grandmother. |
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| One of my other mothers Martha Stewart with Big Martha aka Martha Kostytra. LOVE, WOWStyles. |
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