Showing posts with label JcPenny. Show all posts
Showing posts with label JcPenny. Show all posts

February 4, 2014

Guest Post: Elori's Elegance


Today, I want to introduce you all to one of my favorite up-and-coming bloggers, my younger cousin, Yalaina, of Elori's Elegance. The "style gene" seems to runs in our family, so I'm super excited that she has started blogging and that I am able to keep up with her elegant styles. Check out her guest post below, in which she is rocking one of my favorite trends of the season...Winter Whites! 


" I feel honored to be asked to do a guest post from my inspiring cousin, Kiki! Ms. Leggett is one of the reasons I started blogging and I have been learning the in’s and out’s ever since. Lately I have been obsessed with the color white, so I decided to pair it with a piece to make it pop. The blazer and sweater I purchased over the summer from JCpenny’s while on sale for less than $15.00. My flats are from Kohl’s and are Candies brand ($25), a brand I am dearly in love with. My little black and gold clutch was passed down from my great aunt. Nothing completes an outfit out better than pink, a color that I am also flattered by. I've come to find that once you wear a color often, you begin to make a statement and people notice that you look remarkable in that color.What's odd is that I was turned off by mixing different colors a few years ago, but my whole outlook on fashion and dressing has changed since then. I tend to go for a more classic simple look now that is not to over the top with poppy colors. The most important factor is to always dress comfortable."

Be sure to go follow Yalaina's blog. I promise you won't regret it. Also, keep a look out to see how I put my own twist on the Winter White trend!  



January 30, 2014

For the King

Coat: Tracy Reese/ Pants: Express/ Shoes: Jessica Simpson/ Purse: Michael Kors/ Blouse: JcPenny

As much as I would love to step out into the cold wearing my orange Tracy Reese coat on a daily basis, I've had to come to grips with the fact that its not an everyday coat. But, two Sunday's ago I took it off the hanger for the first time in a while and got snazzy for the King. My friends and I made a trip down Tobacco Road to hear former NAACP President, Ben Jealous speak at Duke Chapel for the University's annual celebration the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Here lately I've been swamped with school work and one very special application, so baseball caps and beanies have pretty much been my daily uniform. I relished this small break from the hoopla that's been keeping me busy. Underneath my coat I was dressed in a creme blouse and khaki colored slacks, it was too cold for a photo without it. Since this event was at Duke Chapel, I was concerned that my outfit may be a little bold so balancing out the orange and blue I wore the muted colors underneath. 

I had a great time celebrating Dr. King's legacy and thoroughly enjoyed Mr. Jealous' message. I heard him speak once before at the 2012 DNC and both times I was a blown away by his speaking skills. Members of the Nubian Message staff and I managed to snap a picture with him (and show him a copy of our newspaper) after the event was over! 

The Nubian Message Staff, Me! and Ben Jealous

P.S. Check out my friend Amanda's ( 3rd from the right) blog! She's chronicling her journey to Grad school and has some good posts! 


January 6, 2014

Young Professional

Blouse: JcPenny (similar) // Pants: Banana Republic // Shoes: Rainbow (similar) // Bag: Michael Kors 

It's the first day of my last semester of undergrad, so I think today's post title is very fitting. In a few months I will be entering the work force as a young professional. My mom and I have had many conversations about diversifying my wardrobe with pieces that I will be able to wear in a professional setting. I've slowly started taking heed so, I guess this outfit is the result of my doing so. 

I got these pants on super sale at Banana Republic while I was Christmas shopping (I'm talking 40% off the sale price!) and loved the fit of them. I paired with them my cream button down blouse and cheetah print flats and just like that I had a cute outfit, perfect for a soon-to-be young professional. 



December 24, 2013

'Twas The Night Before Christmas

Dress:  Goodwill (Similar) \ Necklace: New York &Company (Similar) \ Shoes: JcPenny\ Coat: Guess (Similar)

'Twas the night before Christmas and my mother said to me, "You look like Dorothy Dandridge," when she saw my fabulous "Lucy Curls." For months now I've been following the incredibly talented Chynna (@bigdoesmyhair) on Instagram and lusting over the signature curls she gives her clients. I finally decided to stop by her salon and give "Lucy Curls" a try, and I am in LOVE! 

Feeling inspired by my glamorous hair, I came home and put together this Holiday Glam look. The dress was a Goodwill find from this summer. Its a little hard to see the details of it in the pictures (sorry!) but its satin with a bit of a floral design. I also added on my mother's diamond/pearl statement necklace from New York and Company and my metallic silver pumps from JCPenny. Because its so cold I also threw on my mother's textured Guess peacoat. The perfect look for a winter date night or holiday party.  I can't wait to get all dolled up again tomorrow for Christmas! 

Merry Christmas Eve! 


P.S. - Don't forget to enter my Sammy Dress Giveaway

December 16, 2013

All That Glitters

Skirt: JcPenny (old) (similar)/ Shirt: JcPenny/ Tights: c/o Deb/ Booties: c/o Deb 

All that glitters was gold in this little ensemble. Amazingly both the skirt and shirt were finds from the clearance rack of JcPenny. The skirt I purchased last year around Christmas for about $5. The shirt I purchased about a week before Thanksgiving for $4. With its gold buttons I knew it would be the perfect match for this skirt. Of course I completed the look with my black booties from Deb and tights. All in all this is a quick look to throw together for a holiday party!

November 28, 2013

A Little Oxblood, Fur & Snow

Top: JcPenny / Fur Collar: The Loft (similar)/ Jeggings: The Limited (similar) / Shoes: c/o Deb/ Lipstick: Mac "Hang Up" and Mary Kay "Midnight Red
My family and I traveled to the Smokey Mountains of Tennessee Monday afternoon and when we woke up on Tuesday morning it was a winter wonderland outside. Call me impractical, but with the beautiful scenery surrounding me, I thought it was the perfect time to break out my oxblood heels and new sheer silk blouse from JcPenny for a pre-Thanksgiving photo shoot. 

I have worn these leather jeggings from The Limited almost twice a week for the past month, which I guess might be an indication that I am thankful for them. My fur collar was actually attached to a cardigan sweater I got from The Loft about two years ago. I unbuttoned it and threw it around my neck to add some warmth to this look.

I can't think of a more beautiful place to be for Thanksgiving and can't wait to share more Holiday looks in the coming days!

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!



September 16, 2013

The Silver Pumps




Sweatshirt: Forever21/ Leggings: The Limited/ Shoes: JcPenny

Helena of Brooklyn Blonde is the first, and perhaps only person I've ever seen wear metallic silver pumps and make them look classy. For the last few months I've been salivating over her silver Jimmy Choo's and searching for a similar pair of my own. I finally found the perfect pair at JcPenny's on clearance for $7! They were the only pair and they just so happened to be my size, which obviously means they were meant to be, and just for me!

I paired them with my leather leggings and this recent purchase, a bedazzled sweatshirt from Forever21 for a sleek and polished look. I can't wait to style these heels with other items in my closet, I know they are going to get some good mileage!

August 9, 2013

Cotton Candy Ice Cream








Top: Macy's / Jeans: Bisou Bisou x JcPenny/ Wedges: Rue21/ Purse: Goodwill/ Bracelet: Rue21/ Necklace: Flea Market 

Cotton candy ice cream is not my favorite.

In fact, this may sound silly, but the only reason I ordered cotton candy ice cream is because it matched my outfit.

Judge me.

 I walked into Baskin Robbins with my mouth set on a strawberry sugar cone and came very close to ordering it, when the purple and light pink swirled cotton candy ice cream caught my eye instead. Much to my surprise, it actually tasted just as good as it looked with my light pink jeans and white tank.

This look came together as the result of me really wanting to wear my new wedges from Rue21 (can you believe they were only $5!? ). White shoes can be a challenge to style, which is why I took the easy way out and simply paired them with my white tank top. I added the pink pants (really I could have worn any colored pant) because, well, pink is my favorite color. It just so happens that I also had on baby pink nail polish, which again made the pink pants a no-brainer. My statement necklace from the flea market in Hawaii was the perfect accessory, accentuating  the pink color of my pants as well as the gold trim around my shoes.

The look was simple, chic and cute-- which is typically what I aim for in my personal style.

What do you think of this look? Would you ever order ice cream based on whether or not it matched your outfit for the day?

August 6, 2013

The Best Parts of Being A Girl





Shirt: Rue21 / Skirt: JcPenny/ Sandals: ZooSho/ Purse: Michael Kors/ Shades: The Limited
The best parts of being a girl are easily: 

1. Wearing dresses and skirts all summer long
2. Nail polish in pretty colors
3. Lipstick
4. High Heels
5. Handbags 
...and the absolute best part 
 getting all dolled up like this :) 

XO 
Kisses from Kierra 

p.s. - Congratulations to Nikki of The Bourgie Chronicles, you are the winner of the pink satchel!

See more leopard looks here! #stylemefriday

and here! #fancywithfeline