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Friday, December 27, 2013

The Quest For The Perfect Holiday Dress Pt 2- Featuring Flawless Gemstone Apparel!

Before I dive in, I want to address the fact I haven't posted for a few weeks now. I haven't abandoned my desire for 50 days of Fashion, yet I do want to give it to you right! I WILL be restarting it but much better, so keep an eye out for that!

(Now, let's dive in but I'll give you a little history about this post!) 
Several months ago I went to my cousin in search of inspiration, I needed to talk to someone I loved and trusted because I knew I couldn't talk to many people. I needed someone that wouldn't lecture me but would point me in the right direction. I went to my cousin Boss. I told him about my love for the fashion industry and my fear of high debt in art schools. Of all people, I didn't know what he’d tell me in this conversation but I felt like my grandpa put us in that moment. I was on the verge of tears because of how passionate I am about my future career and how distant it felt in that moment. He looked back at me and said, “I have the perfect person for you!” Boss started to tell me about this woman who started a business by herself. No school, no employees, ALL BY HERSELF! He connected me with the owner of Flawless Gemstone Apparel, Juanetta Pulliam.

Mrs. Pulliam told me the raw version of running a business and her personal experience. She let me know that if I was in it for the money, to run now because it takes time and effort to build a successful business. She has always followed her own path and thought outside of the box. For instance, Juanetta is running her business while working full time! Most people would quit their full time job to start their business, but Juanetta's way of thinking has kept her and her business out of debt!  


She also let me know that in order to make it far, I need to be prepared for everything, to stay focused, humble, and to trust myself. She told me to not let other people distract me from my vision and to always create my own path. But most of all, she told me that it was worth it. 




The shoes that are featured in Flawless Gemstone Apparel's store are from La Shay's For You! (Those hot pair of single sole shoes from My Cyber Monday post are from there!!)


It's not often that you will find a local boutique that has plus size clothing. But in Flawless, you will find some of the TOP Plus Size brands like Monif C, Igigi and so much more! She also has dresses for pageants, clubbing and day to day wear!  




Go visit Flawless Gemstone Apparel at 337 W 5th Ave. Also keep up with them by liking Flawless Gemstone Apparel and La Shay's For You on Facebook and following @LashaysForYou and @WearFlawless on Instagram! 

(If you know somewhere or someone that should be featured, just use the "Contact Me" box and we'll make it happen!
XOXO
Sharita!




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Friday, December 6, 2013

YEEZY TAUGHT ME!!

For my first celebrity inspiration, I chose the ever controversial Yeezus himself, Kanye West. Between looking to a compass for his child's name and letting people know about the answers they don’t have, he is a very fashionable man. Here are some of my favorite looks from Mr. West and how you can wear them  today.

Look Number One:








Look Number Two







Look Number Three







Look Number Four






Look Number Five (Just Because)




Get the links to the looks below!!

Look Number One: Top and Jeans from Torrid
                               Shoes are Nine West from Zappos

Look Number Two: Top from Asos
                              Leather Skirt from Forever 21


Look Number Three: Blazer and Satin Pants from Torrid
                                 Heels are DV by Dolce Vita from Zappos


Look Number Four: Peplum Top from Forever 21
                                Black Waist Belt is Jessica Simpson
                                Black Pants with leather detail from Burlington
                                Halloween Themed socks PRICELESS!!





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Monday, December 2, 2013

50 Days of Fashion/ Cyber Monday

Since budding athletes have 60 Days of Fitness, I have decided to start my own challenge, respectfully named 50 Days of Fashion! For the next 50 days I will commit to finding fashion inspirations, show you my interpretation of celebrity looks, features from some of Alaska's very own boutiques, make up artists and so much more! You can expect multiple posts per week keeping you updated!! Let's kick it off with Cyber Monday!

If you couldn't tell by now, I have become an avid online shopper. Therefore my favorite shopping holiday is Cyber Monday!! I wanted to take this opportunity to share sites that I know will have some strut worthy deals!!








**BONUS LOCAL FAVE**

*ADDITIONS*





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Tuesday, November 26, 2013

Clothes With No Commitment? Yes, please!

Do you have commitment issues? Wouldn’t you love something like Netflix but for clothes? 

If you answered yes to the questions above, then I have some news for you! Recently, I ran across a website that acknowledges the fact that I buy clothes, maybe wear them once or twice and then they disappear to the back of my closet….FOREVER!! My favorite thing about this site is that I can get cute clothes, take amazing pictures, send them back, and guess what they do…. SEND ME MORE CLOTHES!!!! 

Cue the choir and release the doves, I have made it to heaven!!

 This site has clothes from some of the top brands that I love like, Asos Curve, Mynt 1792, and so much more! Here are a few of my faves that are already in my cyber closet waiting to make it to my actual closet!


And the skirt below, I actually bought the matching peplum top for New Years 2013. Guess how many times I wore it........ ONCE! That doesn't mean that I wasn't in love with it, just like I still am, but certain events call for certain outfits and I haven't found anywhere else to wear it. And I know I'm not the only person! Check out Gwynnie Bee for more looks!! (And don't forget to tell them Sharita Conley sent you!)


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Tuesday, November 19, 2013

The Quest For The Perfect Holiday Dress. (Part 1)

Tis the season to go Shopping… fa, la, la, la, la, lalala, LA! 


Thanksgiving hasn't even passed but since we have reached the second half of November, my mind has been all over my employer's upcoming Holiday Party. Last year, I waited until the last minute (no surprise there) and got a dress from JC Penney. Not to say that it was a bad thing, but this year my goal is to start shopping now and drop jaws later. My default has always been to go to the mall because A) I wait until the last minute and B) I didn’t know I had so many options. Being plus (+) size used to equal less (-) options for clothes, but that’s not necessarily the case anymore!                              


 (Last Years Dress from JC Penney)

After much digging and searching I have come across some great online stores! They all offer some of the hottest trends, great quality and best of all THEY FIT. I figured there are many more women that still feel the same way I did last year, so here are a few online shops I have found on my 
Quest for the Perfect (and jaw dropping) Holiday Dress!



Ashley Stewart has been one of my fave's for quite some time now! They have always served style at great prices. I suggest you check out there Holiday collection... I LOVE IT!!




Z by Zevarra is one of my newest discoveries! They have some amazing dresses that I am strongly considering but I didn't think they'd all fit in this post!! But this skirt outfit is HOTT! Not only could I wear this at the Holiday Party but I can dress this up or down and wear it many different ways! Versatility, I can dig that!




Oooh Oooh Kill'em!! Ok, so this dress right here has caught my eye!! Maybe not corporate Holiday Party appropriate, but the Holiday AFTER PARTY WORTHY!!



Sequence, and Peplum and a Jumpsuit, OH MY!! I know this is not a Holiday Party dress at all but you know what....some rules are meant to be broken!


I still have a lot of searching to do but one of these here may be the one!! Let me know what you think about them and if you find something post it to your Instagram and use the hashtag #The907Strut. Until I actually make a decision and get the dress (or jumpsuit) in my hands the search continues!! Be on the lookout for The Quest For The Perfect Holiday Dress Part 2!


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Sunday, November 17, 2013

Long Weave, BEST BELIEVE!!

   
     
I grew up as a shop kid. A hair shop to be more specific. I've seen so many different styles and have interacted with many different people because of that upbringing. That's where a lot of my inspiration as far as creativity came from. Therefore, it only seemed fitting to have this post about my love of WEAVE!




From experience, I have tried many different styles and they have been installed various ways. Clip-ins, half weave, glue in but my overall favorite is a sew in.


The luxury of extensions is that you can dye it and not damage your own hair. And today, that's exactly what I did.

All summer I wanted to go ombre but bright blonde was not in the forecast. Now that it's winter, a darker ombre seemed fitting. I told my hairdresser my vision and.....
I LOVE IT!!! OH HOW I WISH I COULD HUG THE PERSON WHO INVENTED WEAVES!!!!
For more information about the hairdressers that installed the weave and the hairdresser who dyed it, feel free to contact me!

Outfit Details From Above:
Top: everythingcurvyandchic.com
Jeans: Thrifted- Ashley Stewart
Belt: Torrid
Weave Installed By: Donna McBride
Dyed By: Crystal Grayson

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