Category: Accessories

The Asos Ruffled Bomber 

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I gotta tell you guys, in cooler weather, outerwear can totally get boring and redundant. I decided that the outerwear portion of my wardrobe needed some funking up. This jacket I’m wearing from Asos caught my eye!  Now I’m not normally chasing the trend of the bomber so I have only one more bomber besides this ruffled one. I shared that bomber with you guys in this post. 

When I saw this ruffled bomber on the Asos site, I knew I couldn’t pass it up! I really feel like this bomber could be worn for years and years to come. Unlike the usual and trendy bombers we’ve seen lately, this one doesn’t have a “time stamp” on it. It boasts a beautiful ruffled design that creates a classic and feminine look. This bomber is more than versatile and can be worn with wardrobe pieces from jeans to pencil skirts. 

This bomber is a great foundation piece for any wardrobe that allows you to be trendy without looking like it. Plus, this bomber has more of an avant garde, mature appeal than the current trend of bombers. Check out how I styled mine and leave your thoughts and questions below! 

💋 The Style Cake. 

Bomber: sold out, similar here. Shoes: Lola Shoetique, similar here. Blouse: thrifted.   

Feeling Inspired!

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Thank you for everyone that stuck around in my semi-absence. For putting up with my “here and there” uploads. But I’m back and I’m feeling inspired for once in a very long time. I have a it of advice, PLEASE take a social media break when you need it! I know I don’t normally upload a post on a Sunday but for those of you that are not swept into the Super Bowl frenzy, hopefully you’re reading this lol.

Most times, I’m not really inspired by the cold season. This time, I am. I wanted to just talk about what make me feel cozy. What I enjoy. Recently, I’ve been so busy that I haven’t had a chance to really enjoy some of the things that I have wanted to. There are goals that I set this year to enjoy things that will also enhance my life. One of those things is learning another language. You would be surprised how inspired you become just from learning another language and embracing the culture that is entangled with it. This inspiration has got me going…what has been your inspiration lately?

Top: Fashion Nova. Jeans: Guess Jeans. Boots: here and here. Coat: Forever 21. Bag: Zara. Watch: Casio (Vintage). Bracelet: Gifted.


Black Snow Bunny

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Happy Friday!

Let’s make the winter fun! As the snow falls and there seems to be less to do, I need some excitement. So when all else fails, I put the excitement in wardrobe. I have to admit that I have not been as excited as I have in these past few months about dressing up. Actually, my arthritis has been kicking my behind. But I’m trying to get my “jooj” back…is that how how you spell it? (Hunches shoulders), oh well!

I’m pretty much a big fan of fur so I thought it would be pretty fun to do a four part series on how to wear fur pieces. The first is this fur stole. When you think of fur stoles surely you think of a glamorous era in time, perhaps the 40s when people really got dressed up to go out. Well all the pieces of this look revolve around this stole. I added a glamorous black dress, a crystal statement necklace, my favorite faux diamond studs and a sequin clutch for extra glam! It’s Friday so I’m cutting out of here to enjoy it so let me know what you guys think! Hopefully you can get an idea or two for whatever party you’re going to!

The Style Cake 💋

Dress: Stitched 9, similar. Fur Stole: Target. Necklace: info coming soon. Earrings: Sugar Reign. Sequin Clutch: similar here. 



The Tiger Changes Her Stripes…

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If you’ve been following my blog for a while then you may have figured out that I am a LOVER of stripes. Specifically, I have an affinity for black and white stripes. Black and white stripes is such a classic look from such a simple pattern. You don’t need to add much else to this pattern to make it great. I somehow always tend to be drawn to the black and white combination instead of branching out to other colors of this pattern. A tiger is allowed to change her stripes right?

That’s the thing about style, sometimes it revolves around feelings and circumstances. You can adjust and tweak your personal style as you grow and also to fit your feelings at the moment. I’ve changed and continue to evolve. If you do too, don’t feel bad. The fashion world does this all the time, they just called it “trends”.  Yep, sometimes it means going back to those old habits and loves. This is all a part of finding your “you” in style.

Lately I have been going back to my roots of shopping and extending my shopping searches to more than just the few places I had been before. This allows me to get a greater variety and choice of what I’m looking for. So a couple of months ago, I was able to pick up a striped dress at Justfab. Now the thing is, I had the option of grabbing my good ol comfortable, classic black and white combination but I opted for color instead.

The burgundy and navy combo is so beautiful…it’s quite classic in itself and I wanted to highlight the burgundy so I paired the dress with my suede burnt orange trench coat. The two warmer colors not only contrast but also highlight the navy in the dress allowing a great balance of color. The burgundy faux suede stiletto boots make the burgundy in the dress stand out as well as the texture of the coat. I simply added a simple choker and clutch to finish the look! Have you made any small changes to your style? If so, what changes and why?

Dress: Justfab. Shoes: Lola Shoetique. Coat: OLD. Choker: Forever 21. Clutch: TBA. 


Pixel Eyewear Review

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Happy Saturday loves!

So let me say how frightful the weather is this past week. There’s been precipitation on days that weather channels have predicted all day sun. Well you know what that means…staying in and more than likely being on my IPad. I’m always reading, surfing the net and researching.

Spending so much time online, especially since it’s dark in the room (it now gets dark in the four o’clock hour) because I don’t always have the lights on. I like the light on my pad to be really bright! My husband constantly complains about this light because it keeps him up. Well, this is true actually. The light is quite stimulating, especially for the person on the pad…me! I’ve been trying to figure out a solution besides turning down the light on my pad lol.

I’ve tried screen covers but I loathe them. They just seem to be “in the way”. Recently I was offered an amazing solution: eyewear made for being on electronic devices with bright screens! Pixel Eyewear (how accurate is that name?) is a company that provides protective eyewear specifically for those always attached a bright screen.

Pixel Eyewear boasts style and functionality so you don’t have to worry about looking crazy or terribly silly while protecting your eyes. You can continue to be stylish and look studious while working.

Just a brief rundown of the features of these glasses:

1. They have a blue filter that absorbs and reflects the infamous blue light that will cause eye strain and keep us up at night.

2. Allows for more a vivid viewing experience because it enhances the the colors in objects on your screen. (So not having that blue light blaring doesn’t take away from the intensity of color.)

3. These glasses are made with care. They will provide the eyes with 100% UV-protection (and the harmful blue light that eventually damages our eyes). The glasses are also anti-glare and scratch resistant.

4. Various sizes and styles to fit everyone. This is not one-size-fits all deal! 

If you still have questions after reading my post, be sure to check out their website and FAQ for more information. In the meantime, if you’re interested in buying, I have a coupon code. Cause who doesn’t like to shop with one? Need help deciding which pair to get? Well (I did and I ended up grabbing the Capra in black) so check out their IG page or Website to get more inspiration!

Discount Code: thestylecake

Savings: $5 off your first pair!

Take a peak through the lenses below…

Laced With Style

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I’m “jujjing” my style as you can see. I’ve been in love with lace, defined silhouettes and soft colors lately. I recently wore an outfit that featured a little bit of lace.

I loved that look so much! I am a big fan of lace but it’s been hard for me to incorporate it into my looks. Well, my mind would not let me go there. Lace has carried around a delicate reputation for bedrooms, special occasions and accents.


(Photo courtesy of: Wanelo)

That reputation has changed. And before it changed, I changed. I started wearing lace how I wanted to and I’m proud to say that I expanded my style. Since I’m now even more drawn to lace, I found this lace top thrifting. Now let me tell you, I am IN LOVE with this top! I wish I purchased it from a regular retail store because I would love this top in nude, pink and black as well. But, it’s a one of a kind. To feel better, I went out and purchased a lace dress (that I will share in this blog soon) lol and I love that dress but the quality of the lace is just not there. The quality of this top is impeccable. The construction is perfect and doesn’t risk easy snagging.

As you can see, I wore a statement necklace over the top. I didn’t worry about anything but whether the two were a stylish combo lol. That’s the beauty of thrifting. I’ve found some alternatives for you ladies that love the looks of this top. In the meantime, share your thoughts!

Talk to you soon,

The Style Cake 💋

Top: thrifted, similar here. Skirt: Fashion Nova, better quality version here. Shoes: Shoedazzle (sold out). Necklace: TSC. Handbag: American Apparel, similar here. 


Quick Review: The Birth Scarf #milaandsuch 

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Recently I was contacted by a company to review a scarf. I must admit, I’m not normally a small scarf girl but the cause behind this scarf drew me right in.

It’s Breast Cancer Awareness month (October) and the time to celebrate survivors and show love to those less fortunate with this disease is now. My aunt is a breast cancer survivor and had a double mastectomy a few years ago. She’s alive and well and that makes my family history of breast cancer paternal AND maternal. That being said, this scarf is so beautiful in meaning alone.

As far as design, it’s stunning in person. At first, I was going to style this scarf with an entire outfit look. I changed my mind as I wanted others to see this scarf up close and personal. So I styled it in my hair as an accent. I loved it best that way. The quality is amazing! It’s made of silk and the colors are so vivid! This scarf doesn’t tear up easily. Trust me, it got in my daughter’s hands very briefly and it came back in one piece lol. It’s not super thick but provides enough warmth for around the neck in cooler weather. PIr with a white tee, navy trench and a pair of jeans for a complete look! The designer is a survivor and put her heart into this scarf. Show some support and love. Head over to www.mila-such.com

Love,

The Style Cake 💋.

Flannel Friday

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Happy Friday!!!

We made it! I’m so happy because it’s been a pretty long week for me. I wanted to relax but be cute for the start of the weekend.

Considering it’s cool out and I want to be cozy, I gravitated right to flannel! So months ago I purchased a really cute flannel button up from Brooks Brothers online. They were having a sale and I love to save my coins so I snatched this shirt up as soon as it went on sale. This flannel is so comfortable and warm, I didn’t need a jacket. I tied a denim blouse around my waist for an extra layer and pair both tops with pair of faux leather leggings from American Apparel. I added accessories and bolted out the door to get the weekend started! Let me know what you think of my look before YOU head out lol.

Have a great weekend!

The Style Cake 💋

Flannel: Brooks Brothers (sold out), similar here and here. Pants: American Apparel. Shoes: Poshmark (Forever 21 brand). Bag: eBay, sold out in black. Available (in a different color). Denim Blouse: Thrifted. Stud Earrings: Sugar Reign. Necklace: eBay. 

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Sweater Season 2016

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‘Tis the the season for sweaters! I am beyond excited to wear sweaters and blazers, chunky knits and colorful cardigans. I’m on the hunt for more sweaters (as if I don’t have enough) because I feel they are staple pieces that pretty much make the outfit with little effort. Of course the designs and types of sweaters are endless, no longer contained to basic colors and styles.

This season I have simply been in love with navy blue! When I started my search for the perfect sweater, I knew I would grab it in that color! Navy blue makes casual wear look so much more polished and chic. When I saw the sweater I’m wearing, I knew immediately that I wanted it. It has a cold shoulder (cut out) detailing as well as an oversized structure. This sweater is so soft and feels like I’m wearing a blanket! I’m always particular about not buying a sweater that pulls microscopic hairs on my body. We all know how uncomfortable that can be. 

With my sweater, I chose to keep my look simple so I added a simple pair of dark jeans, black open toe booties and my favorite black leather clutch. This look can most definitely be worn on a cozy date night, for a lunch date or a day at the cider mill. This sweater is such a versatile piece it can easily be a wardrobe staple. This piece can be worn with a leather skirt, with overalls, faux leather or even wide leg pants. I’ll put the deets below for this outfit. Let me know what you think of this look! There will be more sweater outfits to come so stay “tuned”! 

Sweater: Boohoo (sold out). Jeans: Fashion Nova. Booties: Shoemint. Handbag: American Apparel. Sunglasses: eBay.  

#Flashback Friday: Phillip Lim for Target 

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Happy Friday boos!!

Let’s take it back with a dress that I found at Target a couple of years ago. I hadn’t worn the dress before now, so it just sat in my closet. Now I’m pulling it out and celebrating the Phillip Lim for Target collection all over again. If it’s one thing y’all may not know about me is that I am semi-obsessed with leopard print. Initially when I saw this dress I was hard pressed to style it and I just knew what I would wear with it. However I bought the dress and everyone else was wearing so I was discouraged. 

Yea, yeah I know. Target is a large chain. What did I expect? Well, I just didn’t want my style to be drowned out by the fact that everyone was wearing this dress that the whole fashion world would get tired of seeing. Now, this dress feels fresh to wear and style. Anyhoo, you guys know the drill…it’s Friday so this post is short so you can go enjoy your weekend! 

Dress: (Sold Out). Jacket: Calvin Klein (thrifted). Shoes: UrbanOg (Sold Out).