Imperfectly Perfect!

Hi my lilies,  

Words can not express how much I've missed you all. I apologize for my absence, school along with what can sometimes be a chaotic personal life kept me away. Along with the season much has changed. I'm now 24-27pds down with this difficult healthier lifestyle. Still the same sassy, sultry ray of sunshine(say that 5 times fast.lol) 

Really did miss yall! Get creative this holiday season& Don't forget to keep spreading love! 

Xo

Ensemble breakdown:

-f21.com-trenchcoat

-(surprisingly) shoe city-long cardigan (i turned into a dress) :)

Basic black t-shirt/not so basic anymore!

Hi my Harlet lilies, 

Dont put your basic t-shirt's up just yet ladies! Use those "everyday" pieces with more dressy pieces. Guaranteed to turn a normal shirt into a fall/winter staple. Happy experimenting!! 

Xo

Transitional....kinda

Hi my lilies,

Sorry for the delay in ootd posts. As always the juggle of balancing many tasks in life aka ( SCHOOL) has been a true task this semester. However my dedication to bringing you realistic looks every woman can achieve keeps me thriving. Without further a due :) 

 

Ensemble breakdown: shoes-dolce vita, skirt- Mossimo (target), top- (sorry cant remember) 

With love always 

XO

So breezy!

Hi my Harlet Lilies!

Kept is simple with this ootd post. As you can see the boyfriend jean is still the sexiest thing a girl can wear! Borrow from the boys and keep your female appeal by pairing with a trendy staple (ie crop top, body suits..etc). Be strong ladies, be who we're destined to be...CREATORS. 

Ensemble breakdown: fringe cardigan- Macy's, body suit- f21/plus.com, jeans- thrift find, shoes-GX Gwen Stefani collection 

XO

 

White when ever

Hey my Harlet lilies! 

No muss no fuss in this white shirt dress! Pair with skinny jeans for errand with the kiddies or date  night with blouse open & black mini undearneath w/matching crop top. Who said white cant be worn after labor day???? 

Ensemble breakdown- Shirt dress h&m, shoes shoedazzle.com (gx collection) by Gwen Stefani, sunnies-flea market find

XO

Shine & Shimmer

Hi my Harlet Lilies, 

So in addition to this being a personal style blog my primary goal is to always empower women. Because lets face it not many people just come up to you in this thing called womanhood & give liberating empowering words throughout life. Sometimes folks see women who are standing in their confidence & shinning brighter than the brightest star as "cocky" or undeserving of that light. Sadly for what ever personal reasons they find this to be awkward. As if we as humans in general don't go through enough difficult situations to every now and again spruce ourselves up and enjoy life (imagine that). But being a woman I can only speak from my own personal experience. Long story short a recent event I attended I got some mixed emotions about my choice of outfit. I was told I need to be more appropriate (what ever the hell that means). Like always I brushed it off and enjoyed my evening. However I woke up with it burning so vivid in my mind I had to speak on it. 

Without any further delay the outfit that caused the "commotion" 

Live a free life my beautiful lilies. Hopefully my sharing this inspires another person to embrace their light also

❤️.

Summer Nights

XO Harlet lilies,

This week's outfit post is a way to bring your favorite LBD together with a little more warmth. After all those chilly summer nights can leave a girl puzzled about what to wear for a night out on the town. It's definitely still summer ladies so hopefully this post gives you insight to how it can work for you! And remember sometimes more is more. 

Enjoy 

"Nude" is the new naked

Hey guys!!!!

Words cannot express how much I've missed you. LIFE has been keeping me fairly busy. But there will be NO more gaps of ootd post. I love digging deep & giving you new looks weekly. And I also love reading your comments/feedback. So moving along..If you follow me on any social network you know I'm OBessed with all things nude/tan/brown/flesh colored. Especially against beautiful black skin. Please ladies try this trend. I can say it's one anyone can pull off without looking silly. Use my post as a guide! Enjoy :)

Xo

  

What NOT to wear

Holiday weekend coming. Not just any but the most patriotic of them all Fourth of July. For those that celebrate with the tradition of proudly displaying that bold red,white & blue this post is for you!( hey that rhymed) lol. Now if your in my generation 25+ club Im specifically talking to YOU. No flashy flag garb. It's........expected. Show your country pride and still look like a sensible adult. 

Example:

Instead of flags on every part of your body opt for an all denim look. Nothing else screams summer/4th of July like beautiful hues of blue. Ladies you can also drive the point home with a red pointed pump/sling-back/boat shoe. Or add a cute clutch for a real feminine look. 

Just please for all that is holy NO flags. 

❤️❤️❤️ to all my HARLET lilies! 

Enjoy this holiday safely 

Exceptional essential Summer(try saying that 4times fast)

Hi my HARLET lilies, 

Today's post is all about summer essentials and my top 5 picks on how to keep you fresh faced and feeling fine all summer long!! We all want to look our best and feel even better. In what can be very hot & humid tempertures. I hope my picks on some of my favs become your go to choices also! 

Enjoy 

1st up a satin supple peach colored lipstick. This one is from your local Target cosmestic aisle (peachie perfect:Revlon) 

Next we have a rounded oversized pair of Sunnies. Which in my opinion EVERY women should own. This pair I found on sale for 10 bucks at h&m.

Ok moving right along we have a forgotten but super important summer must-have! A great mani & pedi! Ladies we work hard, we cook, we clean...we owe it to ourselves to keep hands and feet maintained. Also please invest in yourself and tey home mani&pedis. You can get as creative as you like! It's really fun also :) (polish AVON&OPI) 

To piggie back on my last post about swimwear you aren't really living life unless you have a great bathing suit! Again look for support, fit and flattery of course ;). My new trend for swimwear now is anything with a neon pop to it.(f21.com/plus) 

Last but not least. A kick ass pair of heels. The higher the better. Go all out ladies. Here is where I say splurge. Good quality footwear is the essence of a woman(lol). These babies were ordered online nastygal.com UNIF brand.  

XO

Backyardikins

Hi my HARLET Lilies!!!!

I've missed you! Excuse my absence but now that school is over you have my undivided attention. And what better timing than swimsuit season. My only tips when buying swim wear are to REMAIN conscious  of your body type & don't be afraid to mix and match. Do what you must to get the coverage,support & fit you need. I've never met a swimsuit I didn't like(lol). 

Enjoy guys 

XO 

Dressed/undressed

Hi my Harlet Lilies, 

Such a beautiful day out. I've been vibing with the color blue for the last few weeks and it shows in this week blog post. 

Outfit breakdown: printed pants (Old-navy), crop top (forever21), link belt (thrift find), shoes (nastygal.com-YRU)

XO

Boogie down in a body-con

XO, 

Hi my Harlet lillies missed you tons. Please excuse my absence school and finals are the devil! Anyways I wanted to bring you a new post and show you just how 1 look can appear completely separate. So dont be afarid of wearing the same piece more than once guys. Make it work for YOU! 

Ps...where else can you spot this lil firey number on a previous post!?!?!!  

Clearly this OOTN is from a fun evening out: Ensemble Breakdown- dress: forever21.com, shoes: nastygal.com (YRU), jewelry: Nicki Minaj collection (@ kmart stores) 💋