Flannel and Leather

This season I am feeling sweaters, plaid and leather.   I thought this would be a really cute chill outfit for a weekend out. 

S/N:  My friend told me I need more color in my wardrobe.  I'm sure she meant something brighter than this dark purple sweater :)

Flannel and Leather by mahogany817 featuring a j crew shirt

J Crew j crew shirt
jcrew.com

Jumper top
ustrendy.com

H&M faux leather pants
$40 - hm.com

GUESS leather wedge booties
heels.com

Drusy jewelry
baublebar.com

Mac cosmetics lipstick
maccosmetics.com

Peter Pilotto for Target

On Sunday Target will launch their new collection with Peter Pilotto.  I actually like this collection better than any of the previous collections. The pieces from this collection will also be sold on Net-a-Porter, this is the first time that a Target collection will also be sold on an outside retailer site.

The pieces from the Peter Pilotto collection for Target will range in price from $14.99 - 79.99.  There are definitely a few pieces from this new collection that I want.


You can preview the full collection on Target's website.

Solange for Puma

My girl Solange Knowles was named Art Director and Creative Consultant for Puma last year.  Yesterday, she posted pictures of her collection titled Girls of Blaze which is inspired by Brazil.  I actually like the sneakers she debut.  They are really colorful and girly.  You can tell she was actually involved in the design and not just by name as the sneakers really fit her persona.

Check out Puma's Girls of Blaze Disc Collection for a better view of the new line.

Pictures Solange posted on IG:

Puzzl'd

This wonderful young mother I know has started an organization called Puzzl'd.  Puzzled was how Anya felt when her youngest son was diagnosed with autism.  Anya's goal is to make others aware of the early signs of autism, the trials and tribulations the parents experience and share some of the daily accomplishments of the children.

To learn more about Anya, Amari and other children with autism, check out Puzzl'd website.

Anya is also selling shirts and socks to help promote autism awareness.  Some of the proceeds from your purchase will go towards sending a child to FACE's Place Respite Care Center. FACE's provides a safe, loving, therapeutic and fun filled environment to meet the needs of children 3-12 years old who have developmental differences.

I just order this cute shirt:

















To order your shirts and socks go to shop Puzzl'd

Reebok

I haven't worn a pair of Reeboks since I was in high school. I was a low top princess type of girl.

I have been looking for a pair of wedge sneakers for a while. Then Swiss Beats posted a pic of Alicia Keyes in a cute pair. I read the caption to discover it was her line with Reebok. Of course I headed over to Reebok's website to check them out.

I must say these wedge sneakers are niccce. Alicia Keys and Reebok really did a great job in the design of the sneaker.

Online Boutiques

Thanks to the internet shopping has been made a lot easier. I don't know about others but I hate shopping in a store/mall. My (self diagnosed) ADHD kicks in and I get frustrated then leave without getting anything.  I want to be able to go in a store and say I am looking for a short black leather skirt under $100 and poof there it is!  Well with the internet I can!

I distress, this post is supposed to be about online boutiques and not my shopping ADHD. 

I am sure you have notice there have been a lot of boutiques popping up online lately.  Quite a few have the same styles, others are a lot more unique and you can tell the owners actually enjoy fashion.

Here are a few online boutiques that I follow and like.  Check them out and let me know what you think.

Mila and Fire - young DMV entrepreneurs

Shopping Bare

Kreative Belle - for your accessory needs

Demestiks New York - African inspired designs

Friday Sales

Hey loves!  As I was checking my email this morning, I realized I get a ton of emails about sales.  I have decided to share this information with you all.  If you are interested, you better act fast as some are only available for 24-72 hours.

Nasty Gal has up to 80% off for the next 72 hours. Stock up on items for next summer.

Shoe Dazzle has 30% off select boots and booties. You will need to sign up to view the boots, membership is free.

I don't know how I got on their mailing list but Blackheart has some pretty cool stuff.  They are offering BOGO 50% off regular priced items and BOGO free off clearance items.

Charlotte Rouse has sweaters starting at $15 and jeans starting at $10.  Tomorrow they are having a "Happy Hour" sale from 3-6 pm (local time0 online and in stores.
            I think I may cop this camo jacket.  I'm glad the fur collar can be removed.

My oldest daughter's favorite store Hot Topic has BOGO for $1.  If you shop online, you can get 25% off in stores they have buy one get one 50% off.

Urban Outfitters has items on sale, some more than 50% off plus $15 off $75 when you enter code 15BACK at checkout.

I shop at dEliA*s for my daughters.  They have jeans on sale as low as $14.99, tops BOGO 50%. Plus BOGO 50% off all clearance items.

My favorite site ASOS has up to 70% off sale with an extra 10% off...enter NOVEMBER10 at checkout.

KarmaLoop always have a sale going on.  Right now they have 30% off outerwear.


Happy shopping!  Let me know if you purchased anything.

ShoeDazzle

I remember when ShoeDazzle first started, they had some okay looking shoes for a low price. Now ShoeDazzle has stepped their came up.

I follow Jeannie Mai on IG, she usually post an outfit of the day (OOTD). One day she had on these really cute sandals and stated they were from ShoeDazzle. So of course I had to jump over to their site to see if I could find them. They were sold out but I did come across a few pairs that I wouldn't mind adding to my collection.

When you get a chance head on over to ShoeDazzle! and check out their new collection.

Out on the town

T by alexander wang
$350 - harveynichols.com

I found a similar shirt at Marshall's for $14.99. 

VILA fur vest
$66 - vila.com

Faux fur vest are available at Forever 21.  I believe my vest was $24.99

Rich & Skinny leather pants
$190 - eluxe.ca

I spotted a pair of leather pants at Marshall's for $29.99

Ballet shoes
howcool.com

Evening handbag
$40 - mememeaccessories.com

Red lip makeup
I prefer Ruby Woo by MAC or their Mac Red if you want more of a shine