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Summer Statements | Must Have Trends + Pieces

Summer Statements | Must Have Trends + Pieces

Summer is in full effect, and it’s time to run down some key wardrobe essentials. Cookouts, festivals, day parties and beach retreats are live and jumping. Style Fanatic is here to make sure you are looking you’re very best! British based company, Solace London, has you covered. Providing modern futurism balanced with timeless minimalism, Solace creates a distinctly graphic collection defined by…

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Facts.

i will always and forever loudly proclaim that black girls are the blueprint for everything hot, trendy, and fashionable. every popular trend that we see on social media is rooted in black culture and tied to black femininity and yall better not forget that shit.

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Thrifted Goodness

Check out my latest #EverythingThrifted Looked!   Sunnies: I-Wear by Raqui Top + Broaches: Thrift Major Jeans: The Style Fanatic Closet Shoes: $10, Burlington Coat Factory I wanted to create a look that was a little different from my current style. When I purchased this top from Thirft Major, I knew I would make it the statement piece of my look – little did I know, my sunglasses would steal the…

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Sewfabulous Sewing | The Time Consuming Phase

Sewfabulous Sewing | The Time Consuming Phase

Better late than never… let’s catch up! I am currently in Week 5 of my 8 week long sewing class. When I started this project I thought I would have so much glamour and pretty prints to show – I was wrong! We spend so much time with our fabrics turned inside out, the construction and neatness of the inside becomes most important. At that point, I knew that this was far from a glamourous process.…

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Sophisticated Chic Summer Solstice Sip and Shop

Sophisticated Chic Summer Solstice Sip and Shop

​https://videopress.com/embed/iutLUURX?hd=0&autoPlay=0&permalink=0&loop=0 Welcome to the #SophisticatedChicBrand Summer Solstice Pop Up Shop + Fashion Show! Hosted by Christen J. With Dj Kham “damnkham” Gross on the beats. Fashion. Fun. Food + did I say Fashion? Our experience at Baltimore’s very own, Illicit Rag Vintage Boutique was nothing short of amazing. The newly opened showroom had all the…

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Sew Fabulous Sewing | Week 1

Sew Fabulous Sewing | Week 1

Week 1 Patterns + Pinning 8:30AM : Wake Up + Thank the Lord! 9:00AM – 9:30AM : Breakfast + Schedule Update. 10:00AM – 12:00PM : Sew Fabulous Sewing Class. Walking into class excited and eager, I couldn’t wait to put the petal to the metal, and get to stitching! ​https://videopress.com/embed/qBV8eVmX?hd=0&autoPlay=0&permalink=0&loop=0​ Little did I know, I wouldn’t be anywhere close to touching my…

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Sew Fabulous Sewing School!

Sew Fabulous Sewing School!

Lets get stitching! Sew Fabulous Sewing School. When writing down my goals and to-do list for this current month, I focused mainly on building and re-branding my business, as well as getting back to the concept of recycling, reusing and revamping. With the launch, and success (Thank you all!) of the Style Fanatic Closet, I wanted to stay true to the Style Fanatic Brand but also come with some new…

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Serving Looks | 2017 Met Gala

Serving Looks | 2017 Met Gala

Style icons and fashion gurus took to the red carpet in NYC to attend the 2017 Met Gala! On the first Monday in May, the Met Gala red carpet is one of the most-watched fashion events of the year and this year attendees celebrated the opening of the Costume Institute’s exhibition, “Rei Kawakubo/Comme des Garçons: Art of the In-Between.” Risk-takers such as Blake Lively and our favorite Badgal,…

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#Girlboss | Justine Skye

#Girlboss | Justine Skye

The Purple Unicorn is making her mark in this industry! From signing with Roc Nation, to attending the “It” functions with the “It” girls – this New York native is showing the world that she is ready to take on any and everything! Aside from partying like a Rockstar, Miss Skye is living the Rockstar life. From mega-fashion editorial campaigns to her newly announced 8 city tour, 8 Ounces Tour, she…

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81lbs of Thrifted Clothing Refashioned Check out how this Toronto Fashion Designer brought life back to Women's Fashion Week with his innovative plan to use only thrifted and re-purposed pieces from a Style Fanatic fave, Value Village!

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#STREETSTYLE Snapshots

Street Style Fashions | Featuring Lead Stylist, Tonae’ Lee + Newfangled Friends! It’s a Look. Comfortable, but cute was definitely the goal for this year’s Fashion Week. This insulated Leather Jacket, paired with pinstriped slacks and suede booties were a perfect combination. “Militant Chic” is what my mom calls this look. Chic + Simple. The best part about it, the majority of my look was…

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#NYFW Feb. 2017

The girls and I set out to see some shows during the A/W Collections of Emerging Designers, and one amazing Project Runway Winner. The shows were amazing and the pieces were to die for! Here are a few shots from the Sunday shows we attended: I cannot wait to collab with these amazing designers in the near future! The knits in some of these collections are our personal favorites.

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StyleChic Collaboration Newsletter

Your favorite stylist DUO is back! Our sister stylist Christen, of the Sophisticated Chic Brand teamed up with Style Fanatic to create this great Style Update. Presenting Valentine’s Day Looks, Menswear Must Haves and so much more for you fashion forward folk! TAKE A LOOK NOW!

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Lady in Red

The lovely Vivian Carter, of MARZ MODELS, posed for the latest #StyleFanaticCloset “Lady in Red” Campaign. Sporting the “KARINA” Neck-tip Top + the “CARRIE” Cape. Miss Carter really embodies our current collection. [SHOP + SUBSCRIBE]

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Great Read!

KEY POINTS: 20 Things You Should Stop Wasting Your Time Doing In Your 20s Talking about improving your life but never doing anything about it. Write a list, prioritize the shit you need to get done to reach your goals and set a deadline. Hold yourself accountable and if you’re incapable of holding yourself accountable then find someone in your life who will. Force yourself to do things in a…