B. Thankful

Hello My Luvs,
  I hope your feeling as FABULOUS as I do today and every day! Let me ask you something? What are you thankful for?  I am super thankful for: having a wonderful family, buy one get one sales, Sierra Mist, Fruit by the Foot, baby oil, the Real Housewives of Atlanta and of course YOU! I'm extremely super thankful to be able to share my LUV for fashion with YOU! In todays episode: Haute HeadBands.

HAUTE HEADBANDS

 I remember a time when a headband was worn to hold down a wig. Even today, I see some women holding down a wig with a  raggedy headband. I got one word for it, RATCHET!  Here is the alternative,a nice jeweled or studded headband. Even if you don't wear a wig, a headband accents any hairstyle. Especially a short Peter Pan  hairstyle!  A thick studded or jeweled headband also brings attention to your face. It makes your overall head-to-toe look more sophisticated even playful.I recommend only wearing this style of head band during the day or for an evening outing , like dinner or a movie date. NOT FOR THE CLUB!  Also, try not to wear a heavy earring  or necklace when wearing a jeweled head band. In fact, I would pick only one, either a pair of earrings/studs or a necklace. NOT BOTH! Coordinate your accessories with the studs or stones on the headband. If there are too many colors to choose from, then go neutral (gold or silver).  FYI. IF YOU'RE GOING TO USE A THICK HEADBAND TO ACCENT YOUR WIG, LACE  OR NATURAL HAIR PLEASE DO US ALL A FAVOR AND MAKE SURE  THE "HAIR" IS ON POINT. IF YOUR HAIR LOOKS RATCHET OR YOUR WIG LOOKS LIKE YOU JUST TOOK IT OUT THE WASHING MACHINE THEN WORK ON THAT SITUATION FIRST BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY OF MY SUGGESTIONS. 

It is my hope that these few pieces of fashion insight help you the next time you: put together, plan or purchase any type of outfit an accessory. 

Please email me @ riichb@gmail.com if you would like to purchase any of the accessories or clothing I've talked about today. Also, if you have any  styling questions, pictures comments or concerns you can email me as well. The next time you're getting ready to go out... remember to go BIG! or go home and not photographed!  Until next Thursday my luvs! xxoxoxo

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B-e-l-i-e-v-e In B.

Hello My B's....
  What do you believe in ?  Finding a lucky penny, wearing a pair of unwashed undergarments while watching your fav team play.. the Easter Bunny?  Wanna know what I believe in??? I believe in YOU! I Believe you are masters of your fashion destiny. So, go forth, don't be scared about trying something new! Always remember, have faith in fashion and keep my e-mail close by (in case you really can't get it together)!! In todays episode: Statement Stockings.

Statement Stockings

A good pair of sexy stockings is an essential part of any womens wardrobe. Yes my luvs! the right pair of stockings can make your legs look fabulous! Statement stockings like the ones I have posted below are even being worn in the daytime. Can you believe that in the old west, showing your ankle was frowned upon!!! Even today, some religions frown upon women showing leg.Thats just awful! Well, if you're like me and don't care about the Wild West and like showing off your stems, the stocking below are made for you! FYI: Yes, you can pull off statement stockings during the daytime. No, you do not have to stand on the street corner to werk them out. Remember, fashion is meant to have fun with, especially with a piece like this. Be fun, flirty, but above all respect yourself and others in the process!!! Also, unless cleared by your Human Resource person at your job ( which I can guarantee will not fly) Do not wear a sheer, statement stocking to your job. Not even on casual Friday! You'll fuck it up for everybody. 

It is my hope that these few pieces of fashion insight help you the next time you: put together, plan or purchase any type of outfit an accessory. 

Please email me @ riichb@gmail.com if you would like to purchase any of the accessories or clothing I've talked about today. Also, if you have any  styling questions, comments or concerns you can email me as well. The next time you're getting ready to go out... remember to go BIG! or go home and not photographed!  Until next Thursday my luvs! xxoxoxo

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What does a $15k wedding cake taste like?!?

Hello My B's,

 How have you been my luvs? I've been fabulous! Do any of you watch the I Dream of NeNe? Gurrl! The show is real super cute! Like Nene, I also have an aunt named Nena. I may have to do an ancestry.com to see if we are related. Anyhow, for her wedding she ordered a $15k wedding cake from NY that's being flown in on first class. She bettah werk hunnie!  Publix cakes are real cute and taste good too. If I was at her party, I would save my slice of cake and try to pawn it.I'm kinda mad I didn't get an electronic invitation to her wedding. What I'm even more mad for, but in a good way is anything plaid. Plaid shoes and shirts for both men and women are back in style. In this episode I show you why I'm "Mad 4 Plaid".

MAD 4 PLAID

Anyone remember the show Blossom? If not please Google.  Now that you're back.Even before I ever saw a well built, crew cut, lesbian loading her truck up with stacks of  2x4's from the Home Depot. The show Blossom opened my eyes to this fabric called plaid. Specifically it was Joey "whoa", one of Blossoms brothers who had a grunge kinda vibe. Joey lived to wear his ripped jeans,oversized t-shirt and of course the plaid long sleeve shirt that was always tied around his waist. Now, plaid is back! In the examples I have below I paired a plaid dress 3 different ways. One look is day, the other evening and an optional daytime work or evening look. In the evening look, the half top black jacket is optional. This is all dependant on the weather or your comfort level. You can also substitute this for a tight fitting black vest. The whole idea is to create a more dramatic look. Also remember to find a half jacket thats made of lightweight  material. Preferably faux leather. You are going to wear this jacket open unzipped, with the sleeves scrunched mid arm.  The Third look, the belted dress, is more of an evening look.You can also turn this look out  and make it a "work" day look. I used my fav color for accessories "gold". Gold just complements red plaid  much better than silver.    

It is my hope that these few pieces of fashion insight help you the next time you: put together, plan or purchase any type of outfit an accessory. 

Please email me @ riichb@gmail.com if you would like to purchase any of the accessories or clothing I've talked about today. Also, if you have any  styling questions, comments or concerns you can email me as well. The next time you're getting ready to go out... remember to go BIG! or go home and not photographed!  Until next Thursday my luvs! xxoxoxo

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c-e-l-e-B-r-a-t-e!

Hello my B's!!!
           Hope you started off your weekend real cute! Mine is gonna be f-a-B-u-l-o-u-s! You see....my b-day is in a few days!!! (shout out to all my fellow Libras). It doesn't matter if today or tomorrow isn't your birthday, c-e-l-e-B-r-a-t-e each day like it is! It's even better when you do it fashionably! Speaking of fashionably, in today's episode I show you Jumpin' Jumpers and Poppin' Prints. 

JUMPIN' JUMPERS

The jumper has came a long way. I can remember back in the day, when the group Chris Cross was popular.  Remember them?  they had that song called "Jump Jump", Google it! Anyways, denim jumpers were super cute then. Now,  they're sexier than ever! Depending on how you accessorise them, you can wear them daytime or evening. Here is how I would rock a Jumpin' Jumper.

POPPIN' PRINTS

 Prints are no longer tacky! Yez gurrl, you heard right!  Prints are now back and super cute! You can now see them mixed with different prints. For instance, now they're mixing a colorful floral prints with black & White designs. I was like, hmmm does that look cute? It sure enough does! Even prints in jewelry are IN! Leopard being on of my favs! Below I have a few examples of just the floral print alone. Also prints in jewelry. 

It is my hope that these few pieces of fashion insight help you the next time you: put together, plan or purchase any type of outfit an accessory. Please email me @ riichb@gmail.com  if you would like to purchase any of the accessories or clothing I've talked about today. Also, if you have any  styling questions, comments or concerns you can email me as well. The next time you're getting ready to go out... remember to go BIG! or go home and not photographed!  Until next Thursday my luvs! xxoxoxo

Werk it Out!

Hello My B's,
  Hope all is well with all of you! I am feeling fabulous my darlings, YEZZZZ!!! In todays episode I cover crop tops that rock and creative cell phone cases.

CROP TOPS that ROCK

Even though we are heading into the "fall" season, here in Florida is still super hot out!  This gives us Floridians the opportunity to wear a wide variety of clothing that is sheer or shorter. One of these shorter trends is the crop top. Crop tops can be worn day, evening or even to the club! FYI: You do not have to have six pack  abs or be super thin to rock a crop top. No..No..No..No..just be body conscious and know what YOU'RE working with before you feature a crop top. Here are a few examples of how to rock your crop top.

CREATIVE CELL PHONE CASES

Cell phone cases are now as or more blinged out than watches, rings even necklaces! They are an important part of our everyday wardrobe. You can even call them an accessory.Some are so blinged out with so many stones and decals that I'm amazed people can take a picture! Here are some "blinged out" phone cases. Keep in mind that my motto is "Fine on a dime".

It is my hope that these few pieces of fashion insight help you the next time you: put together, plan or purchase any type of outfit an accessory. Please email me @ riichb@gmail.com  if you would like to purchase any of the accessories or clothing I've talked about today. Also, if you have any  styling questions, comments or concerns you can email me as well. The next time you're getting ready to go out... remember to go BIG! or go home and not photographed!  Until next Friday my luvs! xxoxoxo

Blogging is where my Heart is...

Hello My B's!
   Did you have a fab Labor Day? I  bet everyone looked phenomenal! I know I did!!!  A lot are probably asking yourself....Riich,what calendar are you looking at? todays not Friday!!! Why didn't you post anything for us on Friday??? Well,  I have to say I was feeling a bit discouraged. It didn't seem like anyone missed my posts. I thought to myself: is anyone really reading any of this? is my advice reaching my gurrlz that need my help? Then it hit me...Riich, you have to take yourself out of the equation and continue helping. Helping my gurrlz see that there are infinite options when it comes to fashion and accessories.  Even if  I've only helped one person turn on that swarovski encrusted light bulb on top their head. Even if I've helped one person realize that there are other colors beside black. I can rest assured that as a blogger and a profound lover of fashion, i've done my  job. On todays menu,  I serve you:  The need for Tweed and Hats off to You!

THE NEED FOR TWEED

Tweed is in Hunn-ie! Yes! Yes! Yes! (finger snap)  Even in Florida weather! Theres something about tweed that screams luxury & sophistication. Very Chanel, for those of you who do not know what tweed is. It's one of her signature fabrics. This style can be worn both day and night. Yes, night as in past 8:00 P.M.  FYI: IF AFTER LOOKING AT THE PICTURES BELOW YOU'RE THINKING....HMMM...HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO WEAR A 2 PIECE TWEED OUTFIT TO THE CLUB?!?....GUESS WHAT???...IMMA TELL YOU A SECRET...COME CLOSER TO YOUR COMPUTER SCREEN AND READ THIS OUT LOUD:  THERE ARE OTHER PLACES TO GO OTHER THAN THE CLUB!!!! TA-DA!!!  Below I give you fab the will give you the need tweed!

{Tweed Skirt Hunn-ie}

HATS OFF TO YOU

Hats are not only for the guys. In fact the fall trend overseas is big Carmen Sandiego style hats for the fall season. Yes, Gurrl, I said Carmen Sandiego. You know that detective woman who was the more fashionable version of "Where's Waldo."  Her theme song was catchy and cute! See ...now I wanna Youtube her! Carmen Sandiego wore these JLo style hats (before JLO...o-kay!) year round day and night. She looked fabulous. These hats don't have to be the huge version you see out at the beach or around the pool. They give you a dramatic feel without any actual drama. Below I've paired them with different looks.

It is my hope that these few pieces of fashion insight help you the next time you: put together, plan or purchase any type of outfit an accessory. Please email me @ riichb@gmail.com  if you would like to purchase any of the accessories or clothing I've talked about today. Also, if you have any  styling questions, comments or concerns you can email me as well. The next time you're getting ready to go out... remember to go BIG! or go home and not photographed!  Until next Friday my luvs! xxoxoxo