Black Is the New Black

One month into fall and I still haven’t been able to wear much “fall gear” because it’s been so warm. Around this time of year, it’s usually in the 50s (degrees) so it’s kind of shocking that the temperature has been over 80. Just this week we had 87 degrees in the forecast. Am I complaining? Nope because as simple humans, we usually miss what we no longer have lol. I must admit that when summer was around, I eventually got annoyed with the hot and humid days and stuffy, still nights. 

Now, it’s been warm but in an intermittent type of way. Some days we have deep dips into crisp air but not long enough to get an outfit out there. Shoot, most of those crisp days it’s raining out. I snuck in an all black look on a week where the weather was swinging back and forth. Speaking of swinging back and forth, my mood has been swinging between blush, nude pink and black, gray and taupe. Everyone wants to claim that {insert subject} is the new black. Well I gotta say, my love for black is growing (more than I’d like it to actually) and I can’t help it. I’m sure you’ll see more black in my posts than previously seen. 

Black is the new black and I’m full effect for the season. As a matter of fact, it seem that designers are putting an emphasis on black as well as navy, plum and burgundy. I’m wearing a faux leather jacket, a black button up skirt, I wanted a nude effect under the lace for modesty and black shirt open toe boots. Check the pics and let me know what you think. 

Thank you for reading loves!

The Style Cake 💋

Jacket: Fashion Nova (sold out). Shoes: Shiekh Shoes. Tank: H&M, similar. Lace Top: Forever 21 (sold out), similar. Skirt: (old). 

Rebranding… 

*So let me just first apologize to you all for the uploads that shouldn’t be uploaded. I’ve been having issues with my blogging app and I’ve had a recent update so hopefully that fixes the issue. (Update: it hasn’t. I will be alerting my blogging platform.) 

*Secondly, I am planning to have set blogging schedule that will include only two outfit looks per week. This will allow for me to release only the most quality posts with crisp, clear photos. 

(Back to the purpose of this post). 

I have been juggling a lot lately and it’s been making rethink the direction of my blog. I want The Style Cake to be connected to greatness. This means that I have some new commitments and am currently changing, overhauling and rebranding. I want you all to LOVE coming over to the blog and always feel that it was totally worth your time. 

My look is all about expressing this change on my blog as well as the rebranding that I am going through. This look is very defined and contemporary but is modern, stylish and doesn’t rob the pockets even though it looks of quality. I feel true to my style and most comfortable when I am true to my style. 

The menswear look of the coat that I’m wearing denotes my ownership of this blog as well as my plans and actions to move forward with this brand. Hopefully you all stick around and grow with me. Change is good and this change will be recognizable but beneficial. I promise you all will love what you see! On that note, please feel free to chat and I’ll reply. Stay tuned and leave feedback! 

Talk to you all very soon, 
The Style Cake 💋

Jeans: Fashion Nova. Coat: Forever 21 (same here) & (similar here and here). Top: H&M. Hat: Boohoo (similar here). Shoes: Thrifted. 


Sweater Season 2016

‘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 

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). 


Plaid and All That Glitters…

I am a fall fanatic. I think I’ve put that out there so it’s no shock that I’m excited to wear fall gear! I have to admit, when your mind is on one season, transition can be hard even if you have this styling grainy down pact. I’m the first to admit that I love to shop but since I’ve been lately shopping my closet, when I do make a purchase the piece MUST either be one of a kind, thrifted or on clearance. 

I recently found this top I’m wearing and when I saw it I knew it was THE transition piece that I wanted to style for fall. I had seen this way top earlier in the year and fell in love but refused to pay the high price point for it. Actually I’d seen it on multiple sites and I prayed (not literally) that this top went on sale lol. So later on in the year about a few weeks ago, I checked a particular site on a hunch. Guess what?!! JACKPOT!!! I struck gold! This sucker was on sale!!! So I guess I sort of kinda believe that good things come to the patient. Well, I’m a go-getter so it has to apply to the situation lol. 

Anyhoo, this top is by BlankNyc and I got it from Saks Fifth Avenue for 30% off the $18 price! That’s the price that I see of some high end brand thrifted items! Dont be afraid to shop high end department stores. You simply must know how to shop, knowing off hand what you’re looking for. I put this shirt together with a pair of semi-destroyed jeans and a simple pair of sandals. Let me know what you think and if you’ve scored any sales lately! 

Later Cupcakes 💋

Top: Saks, exact shirt here. Jeans: JCP. Shoes: Steve Madden. Statement Necklace: eBay.

Positive Vibes Only! 

So let’s have some girl talk (guys you’re welcome too, we’re all affected by what I’ll be discussing). 

I was thinking about when I read a Zig Ziglar book back in the day. Zig Ziglar was all about positivity. He promoted it. Negativity sometimes smacks us in the face. We try to dodge it, we refuse to address it but in order to have vision we gotta get it out of our face. Yea, sometimes negativity can blind us from seeing our own potential. The fact that we can’t see our own potential can keep us from even working towards goals. You have to (figuratively) beat it into your own head that you CAN AND WILL! If you don’t believe in you, who will? 

What about when the “peanut gallery is negative? People say that if you don’t have “haters” you’re not doing good. But is it really a good idea to have “haters” and to give that disguised negativity the time of day? We’ll ask yourself what good it does. Negativity is not motivation it’s spewed to stifle progress. Instead of paying the hate any kind, continue to push forward and make you better. It’s hard not to respond to the negative but start responding to the positive instead. Receive compliments and encouragement. Build new partnerships and relationships and enjoy the space you’re in. Remember success is nothing without someone to share it with! So maybe the saying should be if you don’t have love, you’re not poppin! Remember love starts with “self” so if you don’t have self-love….

So this entire post was inspired by a shirt that I recieved from @coolasdetroitstuff on Instagram. You’ll see the tee in the following pics but rally quick let me say, the quality is excellent and and the message is positive! It says “you hate, I slay”. It proclaims not getting involved in negativity even if it’s directed towards the person wearing the tee! I’m wearing a medium and the shirt is pretty true to size. As a blogger, the words are a perfect fit! 

Later Cupcakes! 💋 

Grab your tee here: Wear Positivity 

The Design of Comfort 

With the weather change comes what seems like awkward choices in wardrobe. The change of seasons is a transition period for most wardrobes. Trying to figure out what pieces in your closet to keep and what to fold I and put away might be tricky. Beyond the season change comes changes in emotion. Perhaps during fall we tend to feel more cozy, often choosing comfort over style. You can have both style and complete comfort in one look. 

I found this very comfortable and stylish striped blouse while thrifting by Calvin Klein. The material is so exquisite against my skin. No snags on my skin and it flows beautifully on my silhouette. Perfect for those comfy outfits. The style of stripes and button detail add for a contemporary look. I paired the blouse with a pair of high waisted jeans. I didn’t want low rise jeans and feel uncomfortable, maybe at some point having to tug on my jeans. I added my favorite pair of flat sandals and new fave fall handbag for a finishing and transitional touch! 

The key to transitioning smoothly from one season to another is to find those pieces that can be worn in warm and cold weather. That’s what the Calvin Klein blouse does for my look. It helps to accomplish a cool transitional outfit. Your “in between seasons” piece can be anything from a dress to a scarf. Yes, a scarf. There are even versatile accessories. For example, a burgundy scarf made of light knits and fabrics can help build a great between season look! Anyhoo, let me know what you think of my look! What are some of your favorite transitional pieces? 

Later Cupcakes 💋 

Shirt: Calvin Klein. Jeans: Fashion Nova. Bag: Justfab. Shoes: Target. 





The Bath Robe

It’s Friday y’all!! This was a short work week but it felt extremely long. Like I can’t tell you how happy I am about this weekend. Weekends are never weekends because I’m always working. I needed some comfort because it’s that uncomfortable time of the month (insert eye roll emoji) and I’m honestly not in the mood to wear anything more than a robe lol. 

Today my look is inspired completely by that feeling. Yea well, I still dressed but when I get home I’m throwing a robe on for real! I found this thrifted robe online and fell all the way in love. The print fits right into a smooth summer/fall transition and the colors pop! I’m wearing this robe as a long cardigan because with style, you can do those things. Make things fit and work for your wardrobe. Now I won’t get on here and preach today cause it’s Friday but always remember to be brave enough to experiment. Grab pieces you love and repurpose them so they work to add that perfect bit of “pow” to your outfit! Take a peek at my pics and let me know what you think! Then go on a thrifting mission to find a bomb robe to wear as a cardigan lol. Happy Friday! 

Later Cupcakes!!! 💋 

Shoes: Charlotte Russe, (sold out). All other items are thrifted or old. 


Old Fit (n Flare)

We all have that favorite wardrobe piece in our closet that no matter what we refuse to let go of. That piece for me would be my favorite dress, a red fit and flare dress that I’ve had for literally over ten years! This dress is an old faithful that has fit me during weight ups and downs as well as style adjustments.

I hadn’t worn it in quite a long time so I decided it was time to wear and revamp the usual style in which I wear it. I had often paired this dress with simply a pair of black patent shoes. For my belt, black patent. I’m changing it up this time and doing something different with this dress. I’ve worn it a million times but styling a piece different makes it seem brand new all over again. Since I’ve been shopping my closet, my belt and shoes are items I’ve had for years or have worn in another outfit of the day.

The colors I decided to pie with the red are safari green and a sort of bronze. These colors shift the dress over to having a casual flair instead of more dressy like when I wear the black accessories. Side note, this dress is prof that you don’t have to spend a ton of money for quality. I got this dress from Forever 21. I initially purchased it solely because the fit and flare design (perfect for my shape) and the feminine detailing. Anyhoo, share what you think! What is your favorite wardrobe piece and what’s your favorite way to style it?

{All items I’m wearing are thrifted or old.}

Weekend White Out

HAPPY FRIDAY! 

HAPPY SEPTEMBER!!

I’m just excited about everything over here! I had a rough patch as you know but I get to unwind and relax a bit this weekend. It’s a three day weekend before the kiddos go back to school and the homework drives me nuts lol. Since it’s Friday, let me me brief with my outfit deets. So we all know there’s an unwritten fashion rule about not wearing white after labor day. Well, call the fashion police because I intend to wear white this fall and winter! 

That being said, the perfect look for me today was all already in my closet. A white tank and skirt you’ve all seen numerous times and a pair of fringe heels. (Fringe is so “in” this fall so do yourself a favor and grab some fringe heels now!) This is how I’m starting off September…very anti huh? Lol. Anyhoo, let’s go enjoy this long weekend! 

Later Cupcakes! 💋

Shoes: Steve Madden (old but still available).