Personal Style: Pink Cropped Pants

Olive & Oak Cropped Pants: Similar HERE

Express Leopard Print Top: Similar HERE


Cropped pants are a top trend for this Spring/Summer.  It took some convincing to get me to buy into this trend, because I wasn't a fan of the cropped look. Nevertheless, I've found a few great pairs, and now I can't stop wearing them. I like them in bright stand-out colors like the pink ones I'm wearing in this look.

Remember to enter the B.Des Clothing Dress Giveaway!

Cheers,

Nika

Naomie Harris and Solange Knowles at Great Gatsby Cannes Premiere

Both ladies  look absolutely  stunning. Naomie's dress is sleek and elegant while Solange's look spells haute couture.

Fashion Designer Spotlight: Brittany DeShields (+Giveaway)

Are you

Detailed

Trendy

Sexy

Original

Exclusive?

If so self-taught fashion designer Brittany DeShields has the perfect collection for you. Brittany's ready to wear collection, B.Des, was created with the sexy, intelligent and fashion forward in mind.  Brittany is keenly aware of how her collection works to enhance and highlight the unique qualities we all have. Read more about her collection below.  

Introducing Fashion Designer Brittany DeShields

Philadelphia native, Brittany DeShields is a self-taught seamstress and fashion designer who realized that sewing was her passion. At the age of 12, her grandmother brought her a sewing machine and she hasn’t stopped sewing since. 

B.Des Collection

In 2008, Brittany DeShields created her own company and launched her very first Collection. B.DeS. Brittany DeShields is brave enough to challenge herself with

each new collection that she creates. This New Collection, Spring 2013, really shows the growth

in her creativity and in her work. Some find their talent by training while Brittany's talent was

nurtured by birthright.

Here are some of the pieces from the B.Des Collection  

Jessi Dress

Telia Skirt

Paradisa Swim Wear

Navy Panther Top

View the entire collection HERE. 

GIVEAWAY!!!

Brittany DeShields is also sponsoring a giveaway for Faces of Black Fashion. One of you lucky readers will have the chance to win the Jessi Dress (pictured above). To enter all you have to do is follow the blog and comment on this post naming your favorite piece from the B.Des Collection.  The giveaway closes on May 22, 2013. Good  luck!!!

Cheers,

Nika

Personal Style: The Shirt Dress

Blue & Yellow: Shirt Dress and  Wedge Sandals


The shirt dress is one of those pieces that represents stylish simplicity. It's easy breezy, and the perfect outfit for everyday casual activities like shopping, running errands, or catching up with friends. The shirt dress is a versatile piece that you can have tons of fun with by accessorizing with belts or jewelry or creating a completely different look by layering.  

Forever21 Shirt Dress: Purchase HERE

Yellow Wedges: Similar HERE

Tan tote bag: Similar HERE

How do you usually wear the shirt dress?