Get this off my face!!!!....use Headbands! :)

Velvet Blossom Adjustable Soft Headband -$19

Gorgeous Headbands for the Summer! Spice it up a bit!

Remember when you were a little girl going to school and the only thing you could think of to keep back those flyaways or hair that refuse to stay out of your face was the wide headbands. Well I found the cutest headbands while browsing the internet.
I came across a blog known as CurlyNikki -www.curlynikki.com, and she did a post on some headbands designed by Andrea at WWW.AndreasBeau.com Her designs are made from exquisite ribbons, silk flowers and beaded trims. A few of her designs are included in this post and range in price from $19 to $42.

silk poppy headband -$26

Double Gossamer Flower Headband - $42

These accessories are great for those hair days that you just don't want to be bothered with a bang or you would like the to have a clean fresh look without the hassle. This is a great alternative hairstyle to the boring bun and can also spice up your wardrobe. Andrea's Beau headbands are also made for little girls, so if you have a niece, daughter or cousin that would love these beautiful headbands she also has those available. Some of the headbands are a bit pricey but well worth it because they do last and the designs are very detailed.

Feathers and Fashion

Ok, so I wasn't too sure about the feather earring worn by Eva Marcille at the BET awards on the 28th of June but I think its growing on me. At first glance these earrings seem a little too much but if you notice, she wears it with a simple black dress and a fierce haircut and color. She didn't overdo it, so the only thing you notice are her earrings.

I found a pair at Etsy.com, a site dedicated to designers that sell their creations online. The site is similar to a designers version of ebay. A designer is able to sell their work online without having to really market it to other fashion department store buyers or having a fashion show.

The accessory below was designed by L.A. Native and is called the Flying earth earring/The afternoon drink pair and sells for $58. There are less expensive versions available or if your pockets are not that deep to buy the earrings below, you could also buy a similar version available at Charlotte-Russe, Forever21 or your local vintage store such as the peacock feather earrings and instead of wearing both earrings at the same time, you could wear one with a stud to minimize the look if you dont want the extreme look.


You could do the same with the earrings above. If you're not ready to rock the whole look, you could wear the shorter one with a stud or a small hooped earring. Always remember, if you wear such an extravagant piece, tone down the clothing pieces and hair. You don't want people confused or getting a headache from all the things going on in your look....lol.

Happy 4th of July!!!!

photos courtesy of BET.com and Etsy.com

The King of Style

Michael Jackson

1958-2009

Just wanted to pay my respects to the man that was not only the King of Pop but the King of Style. The minute Michael Jackson debuted the white glove in the "Beat it" and "Billie Jean" video and showed his ability to pull off a single white glove while performing, every kid and every adult rocked that glove one way or the other. Ever since the death of Michael Jackson, many artists and actors have worn the white glove to pay their respects.

The glittery white glove was the must have accessory of the 80's. Your costume, or outfit was incomplete if you did not rock the white glove. NO ONE else could pull off wearing one white glove other than Michael Jackson. Some people tried to replicate the look by having to cut their socks and dipping it in glitter, bedazzling it or just having it customized professionally.

Now a days, a few stars have tried to duplicate his style; a few of them today are Lady GaGa, Beyonce and Ciara. They each wear their own version of the infamous white glove but only one person could wear it on the red carpet and it would still be considered cool - Michael Jackson.

Have you ever rocked the white glove in public or even in the privacy of your room while doing the moonwalk? lol. What is your favorite song by Michael Jackson?

R.I.P Michael Jackson

*all pictures courtesy of google images.

I LIKE BIG..........

Jewelry!!!! The craze this summer is simple and chic dresses or outfits with bold and extravagant necklaces or bangles, not both!! When wearing either of these accessories pair them with simple earrings, a watch and keep your makeup soft and feminine, your necklace or bangle will make a more than enough statement for the evening.

These bold necklaces are best worn at night especially to a cocktail party as they could be a conversation starter. Always know the designer that you are wearing. These accesories could be found at any department, vintage, thrift, or fashion store. They may range in price from $7.80 to $1,000,000. Depending on how much you want to spend on these pieces they are available in a range of prices and they all make the statement of bold and chick.

Every lady should have a simple black or white dress to pair these extravagant accesories with. So now when you got that special event, or cocktail party to attend, never say you have nothing to wear.....pull out that black or white dress and wear that bold necklace to the event.

Have you ever worn a bold necklace to an event? Who are your favorite bold necklace designers?

I will be attending a jewelry part this Saturday and am soooo excited cause there will be a local designer at the party. I will make sure to take lots of pictures of the different pieces!!

The first picture is courtesy of Forever21 and is the Audrey Flower Pearl Necklace :$7.80

The second picture is courtesy of Forever21 and is the Floral Necklace: $14.80

The third picture is courtesy of Essence.com, Necklace worn by Michelle Williams

The fourth picture is courtesy of Neiman Marcus.com: Both necklaces by Ranjana Khan, gold necklace is $525 and Multi-stone Bib necklace is $1,200.

I would like to make an anouncement....

Hey Everyone, Just wanted to be an outlet for all those fashionista's out there or newbies to the fashion scene about accessories and how you can update your wardrobe with just a simple or extravagant accessory. I will try to be the best source of information for you on the latest trends, the upcoming accessory designers and also a few tips here and there on updating your wardrobe with accessories.
The movie, Devil Wears Prada, said it best when Andy Sachs arrived late to a bar with her friends waiting at her table and the best thing she could bring to them were ACCESSORIES!!! She handed her best girl friend a bag and her guy friend a phone..Her guy friend said it best when he said "Accessories are merely iconography, used to express individuality" which I couldn't agree with more.
With experience and just plain observation, I have noticed that accessories can make or break an outfit. So with this blog I hope to be a form of clarification for some women and men out there on the do's and don't of Accessory Fashion. I'll cover everything from shoes, to jewelry and from bags to perfumes (yes, I think they are accessories) with a splash of interviews of local designers in those areas that are trying to make a name for themselves.
If you know of anyone that would be interested in being on my website to showcase their latest and greatest designs, tell them to email Fashionista at accesuality@gmail.com.
Hope you will enjoy reading this blog as much as I will enjoy writing on it!