[Fashion Files] Sweats & Heels

Sweats and heels is probably the one look that most people automatically say is a fashion fail, and I used to think the same thing until I got older and developed this quirky style that I have. Now I'm down to try just about anything! We first saw this look years ago worn by 106th & Park's first co-host, Free. She used to have this look down to a science, but back then no one else was wearing it. (Mariah Carey doesn't count she wears heels with EVERYTHING lol). 

Now it's a different story though. Not too long ago, 106th & Park's newest co-host Rocsi posted a picture to her instagram rocking heels and sweats, and she shouted out Free in her caption as being the first to ever do it. Since then I've seen the trend steadily growing and the question still remains is it fashionable to wear sweats with heels? I say yes! BUT it does depend on how you wear it and the type of sweats you're wearing. I think each girl in the pics above represented the look very well, and I found a pair of sweatpants similar to theirs that I think would look good with heels as well.

Below you can check out two pair of sweatpants that I found at TopShop.com. Each pair are priced at $50 and you can click the link below each to go straight to the website if you want to purchase them. Leave a comment and let me know what your thoughts are on this look! Would you wear it??

XOXO,

LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Fashion Files] Mischa Barton Shoulder Bag

So who knew that actress Mischa Barton designed handbags through ASOS? Not me! I was browsing through their website and ran across some of her bags and found that they're pretty nice! They seem to be made of good quality and they are very fashionable.

One of my pet peeves when shopping for purses is finding a decent material and design. I don't really care if my handbags are name brand or not, but I can't stand a cheap looking purse! The bag shown above is the Belle Boxy Shoulder Bag and can be found here for $60.88. The one shown is in midnight blue, but they also have it in black as well as cream. I think this bag would tie in perfectly with the "sailor stripes" look! Since the bag is midnight blue you could pair it with a pair of white linen pants, a sailor stripe shirt, and a cute pair of sandals or wedges. You'd have a perfect spring look on your hands :)

I did a post last week with the perfect pair of shoes for this bag.. I've posted a pic of the shoes below, so make sure you check those out as well. Are you feeling this bag?? Hit me up with your thoughts!

XOXO,

LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Fashion Files] Mesh Bodysuits



A few weeks ago I did a post on a leopard print bodysuit that I thought was pretty hot. Well I found other bodysuits that I thought you ladies might like as well. Bodysuits can be worn pretty much under anything, and these mesh bodysuits add a bit of sex appeal as well.

The neon yellow mesh bodysuit can be found here for $40.60. I think the leopard print bodysuit that I posted on was over $80 so this one is much more pocket friendly. The black stripe mesh bodysuit can be found here for $58.00. Both would look great paired with just about anything... These would be really cute under a colorful mini skirt for a night out.

Let me know if you're feeling them, and would you rock one??

XOXO,
LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Fashion Files] Sailor Stripes for Spring



Spring will be here before you know it (can't wait!) so I figured it's time to start posting the trends for the next season. As much as I love boots and clothing for wintertime, I'm over this season already. One of the trends that will be big this spring is sailor stripes. We've seen this over and over, yet it still remains in style. I've never really experimented with any sailor stripe pieces, but if I happen to find anything that I like I definitely will give it a try this season.

Below I've listed different fashion items with the sailor stripe theme that I thought were pretty dope. There are shoes, clothes, and even handbags that I found online. You can check them out below and remember if you click the link under the pictures it will take you directly to the site to buy that particular item. Let me know what you think!

SN: If you try this trend, you only need one striped piece per outfit like the the fashionistas above... too many together will make it look tacky!

XOXO,

LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Fashion Files] Cleopatra Sweater Dress

Ciara was spotted out in West Hollywood last night for a Pre-Grammy celebration given by producer Tricky Stewart. She was rocking a Givenchy t-shirt dress which immediately put me in the mind of Rihanna and Kanye's Rottweiler shirt/sweater. According to Necole Bitchie, this dress is the same as the t-shirt Kanye wore for the Watch The Throne tour, except it's made differently. 

I put together a similar look below using a Cleopatra sweater dress by Unique which I found at TopShop for $85. You can find lace up over the knee boots just about anywhere but I'm extremely picky with shoes and I couldn't find any online that I like. However I posted the Cleopatra dress below, and as I said you can pair that with any type of black boots of your choice and you'll be fly :)

Check out the dress below and give me your thoughts!

XOXO,
LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Fashion Files] VDay Date Night



I saw this dress online and immediately thought it would be a great dress for an intimate Valentine's date! The colors are a perfect blend for cupid's holiday and the fit of the dress is fun yet flirty. I think the dress exudes class but at the same time gives just the right amount of sex appeal.

I would only wear this dress if me and my honey were doing something really nice for the night. Maybe for dinner, a play, or an R&B concert etc. The dress can be found here for $89, and I paired it with a pair of purple pumps by Halston which you can find at Baker's for $100. Check the pumps out below.

Are you feeling these together?
XOXO,
LaBellaBoss ♥


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[Fashion Files] Spring Fever: Color Blocking



OMG I HAVE SPRING FEVER!!! I swear this weather is going straight to my head and making me delusional lol. I have to keep reminding myself that it is still winter and we have a few more weeks before spring finally arrives. However it's never too early to start shopping for the next season and you can expect for color blocking to be big again this year.

I have a love/hate relationship with fashionista Jessica Simpson. For one I love everything she makes, anything that girl touches is a certified trend! On the other hand, I hate how she keeps taking my money... She's the main source of my shoe addiction lol. On that note I wanted to try another color blocking look based on these new wedges she just released. The shoes are $110 so I paired them with a look that is inexpensive so you can balance out your budget on the whole outfit. All you need to add is a cute purse (preferably the same color as the fuschia in the shoe) then everything will be tied together as one :)

You can check out the color blocking look I created below and let me know what you think!

XOXO,

LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Gift Your Girl] Juicy Couture VDay Charm Bracelets



These two Juicy Couture bracelets are a perfect gift for that special lady on Valentine's Day. They're not TOO expensive and they say I love you in just the right way. And what girl do you know that doesn't like Juicy Couture's charm bracelets and necklaces? Don't worry I'll wait!

The bracelet on the left is called the Love Charm Bracelet and it runs at $88.00. You might think that's a steep price, but you have to remember that you can add charms to this bracelet as you please. So if you get this as a gift for someone, you can just add a charm each holiday or each year for Valentine's Day or your anniversary etc. She will definitely feel like you put thought into the gift. On the other hand, the bracelet on the right is called the Heart Starter Bracelet and costs $58.00. This one is obviously cheaper since charms cannot be added, but it still makes a great Valentine's Day gift.

You can click on the names of the bracelets within the post and it will direct you directly to the site where you can order these online if you're interested! Are you guys ready for Valentine's Day??

XOXO,
LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Fashion Files] Valentine's Day Tights

If you're looking for a cute, chic pair of tights to wear under your dress for the love bird's holiday, I think we have just the pair for you. These Bebe Love Bow Print Sheer Tights will run you $19, and have L-O-V-E spelled out on the back of the ankles with a bow to start off the word.

These are perfect to wear under a dress or shorts for a hot date out... OR you can always wear them under a trench coat with nothing else and surprise your man for Valentine's Day ;) The price isn't bad at all for them to be coming from Bebe and of course you don't just have to save them for Valentine's Day, they make a great accessory to have in your wardrobe! Are you feeling them?

XOXO,
LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Look For Less] Rihanna's Givenchy Rottweiler Sweater



A few months ago, I saw on several blogs where Rihanna and Kanye had been rocking these Rottweiler t-shirts made by Givenchy, and I immediately thought they were dope. Not only are the tops hot, but the way they both wore them made them look even better. Rihanna, who opted for the Givenchy sweater rather than t-shirt, is well known for her good girl gone bad look... and I personally love the bad girl more.

When I'm not in my military inspired gear or dressed preppy, you can bet that I'm going to be dressed in all black or something similar. I love the whole rockstar style that she does, and I've incorporated it heavily in my wardrobe. Well I wanted to do a look similiar to what Rihanna is giving us in the picture above, and I found the perfect sweater online at TopShop.

Below I've posted pics of different pieces that I threw together to give a Rihanna-esque vibe to the sweater I found. You can check them out below and let us know if you're feeling the look!

XOXO,

LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Fashion Files] Rascal Mesh Bodysuit



I absolutely love any and everything that is leopard print, zebra print, etc... anything animalistic is a win!! I also feel the same about tribal prints. Anywho, I have found a leopard print piece that is an absolute must have for your wardrobe. You don't have to get this specific one since it's a little expensive, but I guarantee you can't go wrong by investing in one.

Below I've posted a leopard print bodysuit which I found at NastyGal.com for $88. Yes it's a little steep but like I said you can't go wrong with it. For one, you can really wear this with ANYTHING. I mean literally, under a skirt, under pants, jeans, shorts... whatever you'd like. Not only that but you can also wear anything over it... a blazer, vest, cardigan, off the shoulder shirt, see through shirt, etc. So this piece is extremely versatile and can be worn in many different ways.

You can buy it here and they still have sizes from 6-12 if you're interested. You can check it out for yourself below, and also I posted a pic of how NastyGal.com pieced together an outfit with this bodysuit. Normally, I do my own look but I'm actually feeling their's :) Let us know if you're digging it or not!

SN: If you know me, then you know I love all black everything... this would also be hot with black harem pants, black peep toe booties, and a black blazer or cardigan #justsaying

XOXO,

LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Guy Code] Designer Pins



If you're the type of guy who likes to stay on top of his game when it comes to style then you may already be up on these. However, most guys I know have their own style but they really could care less about the details that come with fashion. Well Melody Ehsani, who custom designs jewelry for celebrities, has a few pins that I thought were dope for men.

I really hate the word swag but I can't think of anything else to give definition to these pins. I think these are a good way for men to add versatility to their looks, and not take away from their masculinity. These pins run anywhere from $30- $60, and I think they're worth it. You can check them out below with the prices listed as well. And if you click the links under the pictures they will take you directly to the website in case you're interested in buying a few :)

XOXO,
LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Fashion Files] Haki Combat Boots



Ok so ya'll know I tend to have a somewhat weird taste when it comes to fashion, but I just saw these boots online and had a shoegasm! If you read most of my fashion posts, you already know how I feel about military style/combat boots and these are no exception. I absolutely love the color and the style! These remind me of Doc Marten's but they're cheaper. And I've been dying for a pair of Doc Marten's for quite some time now.

These Haki Combat Boots are $58.00 and the only sizes left online right now ar 7, 8, and 10... so if you like them you better hurry if your size is still available! I would so wear these with a pair of black skinny jeans and either a black top or a plaid button up with the same color pink in it.

You can check out the two items that I would pair with these boots below! Let me know if you're feeling these or not :)

XOXO,
LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Fashion Files] Item of the Day- Trapper Hat

I really want one of these trapper hats!! Lol I don't know what my deal is, but I love anything that will make me look cute and girly but at the same time not so girly. Take military boots as an example, they can be paired with an outfit that will make you look fashionable and chic, but still give you a rugged edge. I look at this trapper hat in the same sense. Same goes for the leather vest I own and my military style rainboots.

Anything that gives me an edgy look while still looking fashionable is a win for me. This faux fur trapper hat is so cute to me! I've been looking into getting one of these, but I don't like them if they don't have the fur all over and the fur isn't thick. This one can be found at Nordstroms.com and is on sale for $16.90. The hat is by David & Young which isn't a bad price at all for the brand.

Would you wear one of these as a winter hat or do you prefer to keep it simplistic? Let us know if you're feeling it :)

XOXO,

LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Fashion Files] Printed Leggings



For the past few years, leggings and tights have been the main alternative to jeans. Whether worn by themselves with a top, or under a skirt or shorts, these are a great way to add versatility to your wardrobe. For the most part, you can find them just about anywhere for a very decent price. I love leggings/tights for their comfort, not just the style. If I could, I'd choose to wear them every day over jeans.

With the different patterns and prints made on tights and leggings, you can switch them up with different outfits and expand your range of looks in so many ways. This makes it possible to have endless pairs because rarely any two are the same. My favorite prints would have to be anything animalistic or tribal, and flowered prints. I found a bunch of different printed leggings and tights on various websites that I thought my readers would enjoy. You can check them out below and let me know what you think!

XOXO,

LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Fashion Files] Dress Like Draya



Call me crazy, but I just love Draya! When she first appeared on the scene, I had my doubts about her because of the stories centering around her leaving her son to fend for himself while she traveled. But after seeing her on Basketball Wives LA and following on twitter, the girl is a trip lol. It's really hard to not like her personality.

A week or two ago, she was spotted partying it up at Vanquish in ATL sporting magenta suede pumps, thigh high tights, a black leather mini, and a YSL t-shirt. As I was reading the blogs, I noticed that lots of people weren't feeling Draya's outfit at all but I actually thought it was fly! For some reason I love to wear black when I go out, and her black and white combo is hitting in my eyes! I love how she threw in the hot pink shoes, they set the total outfit off very well and added just the right amount of color needed.

Below I've pieced together a similar look which is probably much cheaper than what Draya is wearing. Of course you can find similiar pieces out there for even less than what I posted, this is just to give you a general idea of how to turn it into your own. You can check it out below and let me know what you think! Are you feeling this look?

XOXO,

LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Nail Files] Ka'oir Cosmetics Nail Lacquer



I'm not sure if you all remember but last month I did a post on Ka'oir Lipstick by Keyshia Dior, well now the video vixen has her own nail lacquer under the same brand. She just launched her nail polish right before Christmas, and currently has a special running where you can get 3 for $25.99. If you don't want the bundle, then each bottle is $9.99 a piece. All of the colors stand out to me, especially the brighter colors as pictured above.

I definitely respect Keyshia's hustle being that she started this brand herself and continues to expand it as her clientele grows. She went from making lipstick and lip glosses to adding a line of nail lacquer and tank tops. From what I read in her tweets, she will also plan on launching a line of eyelashes with her brand as well. Now if that's not a boss then I don't know what is!

Check out the different colors in her nail polish line below and let us know what you think! Will you be buying? Make sure you check out her website http://www.kaoir.com/ if you're interested in purchasing anything.

SN: Keyshia Dior inspires me to make bigger moves... now watch me work! *hits the flex* lol

XOXO,
LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Fashion Files] Heel-less Platforms



Here lately a few different celebrities have been spotted lately rocking what I like to call "heel-less heels". While the trend is far from new, as Lady Gaga has been wearing these for awhile now, they caught my eye recently after Nicole Scherzinger and Kelly Rowland were spotted in a tribal printed pair by Guiseppe Zanotti (pictured above). I thought theirs were very unique and I would probably rock them to the heel fell off LOL! #childish

Like I said these aren't new at all in the fashion world, but I found a pair online at NastyGal.com for $82.60. I think that's a pretty decent price for a pair of shoes that are hard to come by. As of right now, I doubt if there are many shoes with this design that you can get for a good price. So I wanted to help my readers out and point you to the cheaper version if you're willing to experiment with these!

First of all the trick is mastering "the walk" in them. Once you get that down packed, I think you should be good to go lol.... but even Lady Gaga took a tumble in them before so "break a leg" lol.

XOXO,
LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Fashion Files] Jessica Simpson Fringe Vest



Vests and blazers are my favorite jacket style clothing to have in my wardrobe because they can be placed over just about anything and will almost instantly make your outfit stand out more. Whenever I go shopping, I try finding different pieces that really stand out to me to add to my wardrobe. When I shop for pieces individually versus complete outfits at once, I find that it's much easier because you will always have pieces that go with different clothes and accessories and you won't have to match everything up together.

Take this fringe vest for instance... I have brown military boots already in my closet and I have plenty of button down shirts that would look cute under this vest. The vest is by Jessica Simpson and is currently on sale for $39.99. It's a very basic piece, yet it has it's own little attributes that make it stand out on it's own. If you pair this up with a ordinary outfit, it will definitely add some flavor to your look.

You can check out a couple of pics below of myself in a vest that I have that's similar to this one. I like how the one above has fringes all the way around the bottom though. Let us know if you're feeling this, and if you're interested you can find the vest here. This goes to show that you don't have to spend alot of money to look like a boss :)

XOXO,
LaBellaBoss ♥

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[Nail Files] NYE Nails

Demi Lovato with gold nail polish



If you're looking for a nail color for New Year's Eve weekend, I've got the perfect color for the occasion! Essie's "Golden Nuggets" lacquer is a great shade to wear while bringing in the new year. This holiday is centered around lots of sparkle and glamour, and what better way to go along with the theme than with gold, sparkly polish?

Essie's nail lacquers run at $8 per bottle, and are a well known brand having been used by different celebrities. Check out the polish color below and let us know what you think!

XOXO,

LabellaBoss ♥

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