Trendy Kids

Having children is the best feeling in the world (so I’ve heard)! I don’t have children yet so I can’t say that I know the feeling but I know how fun it is to get them dressed. I have nephews and God-daughters and I absolutely love shopping for them. It’s funny to me because they all have their own unique style and like to pick their own clothes.

This picture of the Jolie-Pitt kiddos (below) made me laugh because it reminded me of how different my nephews and God-daughters are with their style. My oldest nephew (11) is preppy and likes to wear polo shirts and slacks while my youngest nephew (6) is more into trying to dress like Michael Jackson.

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Jolie-Pitt Kids

I think it’s important to let your children have a little say in what they wear. It’s part of expressing themselves and coming into their own. Granted we don’t want the kids to have too much say so a good start would be to pick out a few choices and let them decide from what you’ve selected. Doing so will encourage and support their individuality without going overboard. I look at Angelina’s kids and they are definitely individuals. Zahara (5) is a girly girl in her cardigan and shorts while Shiloh (4) is more of a tomboy and prefers to only wear boy clothes (I won’t get into that). Maddox (9) has the surfer look and young Pax (6) is dressed like a little man. Check out the pieces below that will fit into your budget and keep your little ones stylish.

rebeltee

Crazy 8's $4.99

boyscardigan

Crazy 8's $13.99

boysdenim

Gap $19.99

denimruffleshirt

Gap $28.50

plaiddress

Crazy 8's $24.75

blackgymboreedress

Gymboree $20.83

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Easily Transition Your Summer Wear to Fall

It’s almost September and time to start switching your closets from summer to fall. If you’re a fashionista on a budget like me then you’ll be happy to know that a lot of your summer items can make an easy transition into your fall wear. How so? Glad you asked!  You can take those cute skirts you loved during the summer, pair them with cute tights, a blazer and boots or pumps then presto change, you’ve got yourself a new outfit. 

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 Have a favorite t-shirt? Try pairing it with a cute blazer, jeans and heels and you’ve got an easy outfit that you can wear to the store, dinner or anywhere else. 

 

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A simple sweater or cardigan with heels or flats will allow you to continue wearing your summer dresses. Some dresses you’ll need to leave in the summer like those halters but even your long maxi dress will be cute to wear this fall.

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If you feel the need to buy something new this fall but don’t have a lot of money to spend, try updating your look with new accessories or buy a few staple pieces that you can mix and match with other items in your closet. Never be afraid to venture into a store like forever 21 or Charlotte Russe,  you may not like their clothes but you’ll be surprised at what you can find on the accessories table. Both stores have great accessories for even better prices. I believe you’re never too old to be fashionable. Play around with look until you love until you find something that works for you. It’s all about you and YOUR personal style! Check out these reasonable priced pieces (all under $100) that will instantly take your outfit from drab to fab!

Baker's necklace $14.00

Baker's necklace $14.00

 

Old Navy Blazer $29.50

Old Navy Blazer $29.50

 

Forever 21 Bracelet $8.80

Forever 21 Bracelet $8.80

 

Simple Black Dress from Target $24.99

Simple Black Dress from Target $24.99

 

Baker's Shoes $79.95

Baker's Shoes $79.95

 

Pants from Newport News $19.00

Pants from Newport News $19.00

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Ta’Keisha Violet Ryan is currently the Assistant Director of Midwest Fashion Week and works side by side with some of the best designers in the Midwest. A love of fashion is what led her to create her blog Violet Meets Fashion where she encourages her readers to live life fabulously. Ta’Keisha is inspired by Kimora Lee Simmons but she attributes her sense of style to Sarah Jessica Parker/Carrie Bradshaw.

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Alicia Keys and Swizz Beatz are Official

keysverawangIts wedding season and Alicia Keys proved that you can be pregnant and still look stylish and beautiful in your wedding dress. This past Saturday Keys, who is in her last trimester, said “I do” to music producer, Swizz Beatz.  So often women shy away from walking down the aisle when they’re pregnant because of how they think they’re going to look in their dress.   Keys looked like an Egyptian Goddess in her Vera Wang gown, head piece and Christian Louboutin shoes. The 29 year old songstress and husband, whose real name is Kasseem Dean (31), had a small intimate wedding with their close family and friends in southern Corsica Piantarella, located in Italy.  The wedding may have been small but there were some really big names in attendance such as Bono, Tommy Hilfiger and Queen Latifah. Soon-to-be mother Alicia Keys is now stepmother to two sons and one daughter.

All summer Keys has shown the world how to be fabulous and pregnant at the same time. Her looks have ranged from rompers to mini dresses. Bye bye 80′s mom hello fabulous! Of course you want to be comfortable while you’re pregnant but gone are the days where you have to wear mom jeans and oversized shirts. Women are embracing their baby bump and looking like hot mama’s while doing so!

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Keys on Good Morning America

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Keys at BET Awards

Congratulations to the new couple and family. We wish you all the best!

tviolet-ryanTa’Keisha Violet Ryan is currently the Assistant Director of Midwest Fashion Week and works side by side with some of the best designers in the Midwest. A love of fashion is what led her to create her blog Violet Meets Fashion where she encourages her readers to live life fabulously. Ta’Keisha is inspired by Kimora Lee Simmons but she attributes her sense of style to Sarah Jessica Parker/Carrie Bradshaw.

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