Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear x BCBG Max Azria

This entire collection screams “comfortable femininity.” The red dress is a perfect example of why I want to learn how to sew…

FashionShalanda O'nealOctober 31, 2018Fashion WeekComment

Beauty Cult Classics: Queen Helene's Mint Julep Masque

Why did it take me so long to purchase? I guess I got caught up in the YouTube world of fast fashion and beauty. Every week new products and brands were being pushed in my face…

BeautyShalanda O'nealOctober 29, 2018Skin CareComment

How This Single Mother Became a Homeowner on a Teacher Salary - Part I of III

The first moment of “Can I really do this?” came when I was pre-approved for under $200,000 for a single family home. In Palm Beach County? The county were the average home costs $355,000 and…

LifestyleShalanda O'nealOctober 18, 2018HomeComment

My First Luxury Handbag & Wallet featuring Gregory Sylvia

From the initial browsing of the site I had my eyes set on the "Natalia" bag. Made of lambskin with gold tone hardware, it was the "Little Black Dress" of purses…

FashionShalanda O'nealOctober 16, 2018ShoppingComment

Style Inspiration: Culottes

he key to pulling off this style of pant are shoes with a pointy toe or an ankle detail…

FashionShalanda O'nealOctober 1, 2018Style InspirationComment

Fall 2018 Ready-to-Wear x Assembly New York

I am on the hunt for anything corduroy but most definitely trousers, hopefully wide leg like the ones in this collection.

FashionShalanda O'nealSeptember 20, 2018Fashion WeekComment

The Ultimate Green Alternative to Make-Up Wipes

Now for the real test? Do they work well removing make-up? Better yet, can they erase your mascara without sacrificing your lashes?

BeautyShalanda O'nealSeptember 18, 2018Make-UpComment

The End of People's Style Watch

I understand that blogging and social media platforms like Pinterest and Instagram are giving traditional print a run for their money. Times are changing. I get it.

FashionShalanda O'nealSeptember 14, 2018Industry NewsComment

#CondoRenovations: California Closet Consultation

As she took measurements of the bedroom and linen closets, we chatted about my ideas for Ava's room and the recent home renovations she and her husband completed. We talked about financing options, but…

LifestyleShalanda O'nealSeptember 12, 2018HomeComment

Fall 2017 Ready-to-Wear x Loewe

The diversity of these three looks go to show you how much I love comfort when it comes to fashion. Whenever clothes drape off the female form in the first and third looks, to me it makes a woman appear even more feminine. I don't believe it's necessary to show off every curve of my body to celebrate my womanhood.

FashionShalanda O'nealMarch 7, 2018Fashion WeekComment