Y’all know I love a good suit. Thankfully, the Miss Universe Organization stylist, Emma Pritchard, knows this better than anyone. When BET decided to include me in their prestigious “Future 40” group, Emma pulled this incredible green suit. The pattern added an interesting twist that made me feel confident at exactly the right moment. BET…
Who knew a white jumpsuit and a touch of gold could make a girl feel so powerful? I know. . . at least I do now. THE EVENT I recently served on a panel during Black History Month alongside my pageant sisters, Miss Universe, Miss Teen USA, and Miss America. The panel, “The Evolving Standard…
I originally wore this pink dress for work: I shot an episode of Black Women Own the Conversation (on the Oprah Winfrey Network). Adding more color to my office wardrobe has long been a goal of mine. Therefore, this dress was a great option. Based on the pink suits here and here, clearly pink is…
Jumpsuits make the world go round. So, obviously, you need a black jumpsuit for work. If you were waiting for a sign that you need to go shopping for one, this is it. This is the sign. You’re welcome. I know we’ve all heard of the little black dress, but the little black jumpsuit has…
I don’t spend enough time wearing patterns to the office, but I saw this houndstooth blouse and couldn’t pass it up! It’s part of a recent collaboration between H&M and Richard Allan. There’s also a dress that has this same pattern, here. The brass tassel necklace from Lisi Lerch is a nice accent to the black…
Summer, sadly, is coming to an end. I’m not crying, you’re crying. Pack away your hot girl summer outfits and your vacation swimsuits and pull out your trench coats and puffers. The first day of fall is LESS THAN ONE MONTH AWAY *quiet sob* and Labor Day is just over a week from today. What does this…
I often fail to add enough color to my wardrobe. To answer this problem, the below dress was the perfect addition to my closet. Love: The collar and cuffs were stiffer than I expected. . . and I liked it. One of my qualms with collared pieces is that there are times the collar is not…
Zara had a sale. My credit card had a heart attack. I’m one of those people that utilize the “one for you, one for me” policy when it comes to buying Christmas gifts. I did much of my “one for me” shopping at Zara since they had a killer sale over the holidays. I went…
I am still mourning the death of The Limited. Yes, I know you can still shop The Limited online and I know it’s offered through several department stores. I don’t care. I miss the special Olivia Pope-inspired Scandal line, hello. I miss browsing through the sale racks and finding hidden gems like the green dress…
I’m almost always in favor of tucked-in blouses and classic silhouettes over the untucked, free-spirited professional look (is that a thing?). This outfit is a bit of a departure from what I typically wear, but it was incredibly comfortable and fun to don to the office. I chose this soft, off-white sweater and left it…