Mamanista Fridays: Lace Details

What a crazy week!  Guess who had a pink eye infection this week?  This girl.  My poor eye looked like it was about to fall out of my head.  That's why I'm wearing shades this week.  I'm not as cool as Aracely from Mama Fashion Files to rock shades with my outfits.  Glad to report that my eye is better now!

Mamanista Fridays: Wedding Guest

Love is in the air this Mamanista Friday!  It's wedding season so Mama Fashion Files and I are wearing our wedding guest looks.  

Mamanista Fridays: Pastels

Happy Mamanista Friday!  I'm borderline cheating on the pastel look for this week.  I didn't realize I didn't have anything pastel but two shirts.  One of them I recently wore HERE.  So I'm rocking the other shirt.  LOL!

Suakoko Betty Available at Belk + #Giveaway

One of my favorite designers, Suakoko Betty just landed in Belk stores!  I've been raving over Suakoko since I met the designer Charlene almost two years ago (here).   I said that her designs will be in stores soon and guess what? They are!  I'm so proud of her!  Her designs are so awesome so it was only a matter of time.  To celebrate Suakoko Betty is giving away this awesome clutch!

Mamanista Friday's: Pattern Power

Happy Mamanista Friday!  This weeks Mamanista Fridays theme is patterns.  Up until recent years, you wouldn't catch me wearing patterns, especial with bright colors.  Now I've become a pattern savant.  

Jeweled chambray, J. Crew (similar) | Maxi skirt, Suakoko Betty | Bag, Louis Vuitton | Riva heels c/o JustFab

Verizon Retreat for Moms #VZWA

Last week before heading to BlogHer, I had the honor of hosting an Exclusive Retreat for Moms at Spa Sydell Midtown for Verizon Wireless!  This event was designed to help busy moms like you learn about gadgets that will help simplify your life as well as being treated like the queens we are!

Top, F21/ Skirt c/o Suakoko Betty/ Necklace, Tiffany/ Bracelets, Madison Maine/ Anais heels c/o JustFab

Mommy + Me Prints Photo Shoot

I wanted to share Part II of the fabulous Mommy and Me photo shoot that we had with Kimberly Murray Photography. You can see Part I HERE.  Our second look was prints, ethnic ones to be exact.

Mommy: Dress c/o Suakoko Betty/ Shoes, Max Studio/ Necklace c/o Lydali

Peyton: Jumpsuit c/o Isossy Children/ Sandals c/o The Children's Place/ Headband, Target (came with a shirt)

Suakoko Betty Summer Trunk Show

Last Thursday, Eboni from Fashionista Next Door and I had the honor of hosting Suakoko Betty's Summer trunk show!  I am a HUGE fan of Suakoko Betty!  You can check me out rocking the line HERE, HERE and HERE!  Suakoko are hands down some of my most memorable outfits!  Since I was hosting I didn't get too many pictures with my camera but here are a few!

Note to self: Never take a picture with tall skinny models!  Wearing the Aviero pumps from JustFab. 

Mama's Fave Outfits of 2012

Boy does time fly!  Can't believe we are headed into 2013!  I want to thank you guys for all your support throughout the year!  I am sure 2013 will rock as well!  I thought I would be cool to go through some old post and pick out some of my favorite outfits that I wore last year.  I had a few "Why did I wear that" but for the most part I think I kept it together!   

Swag! Lipstick + High Heels

I know I have been going on, and on about BlogHer!  I just wanted to highlight the awesome gift bag sponsors for the Lipstick + High Heels party in NYC!  I reached out to brands that I love and use on a regular basis that I knew my guest would enjoy!

Harlem Nights in Suakoko

To bring my BlogHer / NYC experience to a close I wanted to hit the town!  So I headed to Harlem to have dinner and drink with some of my NYC native friends!  

Zutano Kids Fashion at FAO Schwarz NYC

Parties in NYC for BlogHer were just off the chain!  Next up is a party at FAO Schwarz on 5th Ave!  Hosted by Nicole of Momtrends and Melisa of Project Nursery, with a Spring 2013 preview of Zutano.  

Breakfast with Kids Headquarters NYC

If you have not noticed, BlogHer Parties don't stop!!!  The morning after my Lipstick and High Heels party I headed to breakfast at Kids Headquarters Manhattan Showroom.  Kids Headquarters are responsible for children's clothing lines for brands like Paul Frank, Calvin Klein, Hurley and Under Armour (check out our review HERE).

Lipstick + High Heels + EDEN Cocktails!

BlogHer was a world-wind!  Still trying to get my life together. 

To kick off BlogHer I hosted a blogger social, Lipstick + High Heels with co-host Danielle from The Style + Beauty Doctor on Thursday night at Pranna in Manhattan.  The event was sponsored by EDEN Bodyworks!  EDEN Bodyworks is an natural hair care line that contains No Alcohol, No Petroleum, No Mineral Oils and No Sodium Sulfates.

Lipstick + High Heels was off the hook!  Bloggers from all over the country came together for this social.  I was truly honored to be in the midst of these wonderful women!  What an great way to kick off the conference in style!

What I'm Wearing to BlogHer: Suakoko Betty!

I am headed to BlogHer in NYC in August!  So you know I gotta get my Carrie Bradshaw on!  I am ecstatic to announce that I will be rocking Suakoko Betty!  Suakoko Betty (pronounced SWAH-ko-ko) specializes in using African inspired prints with contemporary designs!  I don't know if you remember but I started stalking, obsessing falling in love with Suakoko Betty after meeting the designer Charlene at a fashion show earlier this year!

Launched in 2007, suakoko betty (pronounced SWAH-ko-ko) transforms authentic West African wax and resist-dye prints into dresses and separates that are flattering and current.  

Check out these fabulous fashions!