2015 Holiday Lookbook- Style 1

I will honor Christmas in my heart, and try to keep it all year- Charles Dickens Happy Monday loves!! It's almost Christmas! Yes, I jumped right over Thanksgiving to Christmas. I loovvveee Christmas. It is my favourite season for so many different reasons.  I've never done this before but this year I decided to create a holiday lookbook for all those upcoming festivities. I've already received a few party invites which is rather unusual but hey, why not?!  Style 1 is a dress I bought from Team Wardrobe a few months back. I bought it in red and white and  knew that I would style the red one for Christmas. There's just something about red that is synonymous with Christmas. I'd never ordered from this site prior...

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MY STYLE: Le Bleu

Hey loves! It seems as if I've been wearing a lot of blue lately but I promise you it's unintentional. I bought this maxi peplum a little while ago but hadn't worn it or even figured what to pair it with. It just sat in the closet longing to be worn. These pants have however been worn numerous times and have appeared in several posts (seen here and here). Because I'm always rushing, I didn't have time to properly prepare this outfit but figured these pants would have complimented the peplum nicely. mixing shades & hues of blue often work out right? In an upcoming post, I will be sure to share how I maximize shooting for style posts.  Photographed by: Cortez Vernon Outfit...

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Dreams Do Come 'True'- Allure Fashion Weekend 2015

Making it happen, it’s just something you gotta do- Auliq Ice  I am ECSTATIC to introduce, #OliviaBDesigns to you and the rest of the world. Dreams really do come true and all you have to do is something, anything--just make it happen.  For years and years I've envisioned myself with a label, an internationally recognized and respected label, but how was that going to happen if all I did was envision it and not do something about that dream? Allure Fashion Weekend, a LimeLite Entertainment Production created a platform, THE platform I needed to showcase my designs to the island and the rest of the world. Was I nervous? YES! Was I unsure? YES! Was I hesitant? YES! Was it that I wasn't confident in my creative abilities? No,...

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Travel: Wanderlust Wardrobe

Surely you've heard the line, "Not all who wander are lost" from a poem written for Lord of the Rings by J.R.R. Tolkien, and if you've been following this blog or my Instagram for some time, you would know that I am quite the traveler, roamer, wanderer, wanderlust, globe-trotter or whatever frequent travelers are called. From time to time, I will share snippets of my worldwide travels on this blog but majority on my posts are shared on Instagram. Because of my frequent travel posts,  I was challenged by Betabrand to share my wanderlust wardrobe, basically functional outfits I would wear for the long days and nights spent globe-trotting, many of which I consider wardrobe staples--every woman's must have. Betabrand focuses on...

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MY STYLE: You Bleu Me Away

The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color the most- John Ruskin If you've been following this blog for some time then you'll know that I love colour. I am not a single colour kinda lady. I love colour. I am not afraid to wear colour. Colour speaks to moods and feelings and represents so many different things. Blue is nature's colour for water and sky (representing coolness) but rarely found in fruits in vegetables. Blue is the colour of peace and peace begins with a smile, so for me, blue in its various shades and hues will always be a wardrobe favourite. I mentioned in a previous post that my seamstress returned to island so I am one happy lil camper again. I popped in to my local fabric store for a completely...

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MY STYLE: Mid-week Stripes

Be thankful for what you have; you’ll end up having more. If you concentrate on what you don’t have, you will never, ever have enough- Oprah Winfrey  While everyone in blogosphere has been killing me with their beautiful style posts in colourful Fall leaves, cozy knits and knee-high boots, I on the other hand have been trying to stay as cool as possible and living in light-weight pieces. This airy, mid-week outfit is  perfect for Sunday brunch by the sea, cocktails by the sea or even a quick meet up with other fashionable girlfriends. On a more positive and happier note, it is the season of bright lights, family-time, lots of food, presents, SALES, Hallmark movies and lots more. I LOVE this time of year. Photographed...

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MY STYLE: Full Bloom

Bloom like a flower; unfold your own beauty- Debasish Mridha Happy Monday beauties! It is officially November which means that it's also officially the season of festivities, family time and lots of food. I absolutely LOVE this time of the year. October brings colourful Fall leaves and snuggly sweaters. November brings Thanksgiving and December brings Christmas, presents and beautifully decorated Christmas trees and sparkly lights. How much more perfect could these three months be? Did I mention that my seamstress is back on island? If you've been following my blog for some time now, you would know that I'm always singing the praises of my seamstress and how she spoils me by making the cutest outfits, including this floral,...

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