Don't you just love it when a workwear piece comes in your favorite trend or style? I've been having a love affair with midi dresses for awhile now, but I haven't seen a lot of midi dresses for office wear. When I spotted this tailored midi dress at the recent Zara sale, I knew it was going to be mine!
When I'm out and about busy running errands I like to look casual and chic, which can mean anything from an easy maxi dress with flats or jeans, a cute top and and sneakers/flats. I got the cropped boyfriend jeans in the photos below at the recent Zara summer sale. Honestly, I wasn't sure the boyfriend jeans would be flattering on me. I wrote them off without trying the style, thinking the style was wrong for my body type.
My goal while packing to my trip to the U.S. Virgin Islands include one aim: pack cute and casual outfits. I wanted easy breezy outfits, but I did not want to overlook style for comfort. I wanted both! As I packed, I focused on a few key things that would ensure that I would be comfortable AND stylish on my Caribbean vacation. Below are a few of the things I packed and a few outfits I wore.
I love the romantic look and feel of lace dresses.
A few weeks ago I got highlights. I love color and with summer approaching at the time, I wanted a lighter color. I chose highlights after being inspired by a photo that popped up in my Instagram feed. As a relaxed head, I did not take it lightly that I wanted to add another chemical process to my strands. Double-processed relaxed hair needs a lot of tender loving care, or else you risk breakage. I did my research and below I'm sharing how I'm caring for my double-processed relaxed hair.
The little black dress is a wardrobe staple every woman should own. I like having one for evry season and love this silk lace trimmed dress by Madewell that I'm wearing in the photos below. It's both flattering and form-fitting and is versatile enough to wear with heels or with a light jacket and flats
The video features two outfits, one for work and one for play. Enjoy!
1. Doing it Afraid. Courage means acting despite your fears. Fear can cripple you and hold you back. Freedom exists on the other side of fear, and acting in spite of fears, proves that you can overcome fear. You will never regret refusing to let fear cripple you from living a fulfilling life.
There are some outfits I wear that just does "it"for me. They up the ante a little bit and make me feel that I'm living up to my style potential. Ha! I feel this way about the look that I'm wearing below.
Everyday we make conscious and subconscious judgements about people based on external factors such as appearance, our brains are biologically wired to do so. As difficult as it is to admit or as shallow as it sounds, it is true. Appearance matters. Studies show that those who are considered physically attractive reap a number of unmerited benefits. Another study showed that women who wore makeup to work appeared more competent to others.
My name is Nika. I was born and raised in rural Jamaica before moving to New York in my early adolescent years. I recently moved back to New York City after living in Los Angeles for two years. By day I am a busy Attorney, and by night I am a creative soul who strongly believes in living the Irie life
Hi, I'm Nika and welcome to irie chic. i'll be sharing tips, adventures and insight as i live and love the irie life. enjoy!
