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  • Fearless Woman: Dawn Karima

    Fearless Woman: Dawn Karima

    Happy Friday!  Today is one of my favorite days of the week.   Not just because tomorrow is Saturday (my second favorite day) but also because it’s Fearless Woman Friday.  The day that I get to shine a spotlight on fearless women who are living their life…their way.   These stories fuel the fearlessness in everyone!
    Dr. Dawn Karima is a Global Music Award Winner, radio talk show host and author.  She’s also a dancer, Indigenous Theologian, Filmmaker, Journalist, prominent speaker, educator and the list continues!   Find out how this busy woman juggles it all, overcome tremendous tragedy and still ives fearlessy.
    I’ll let her explain in her own words…sit back, relax, and prepare to be inspired.

    Wanna keep up with Dawn?  Here’s how:

    IG: @dawnkarima | Twitter: @dawnkarima  | FB: @dawnkarima 

    Thanks for sharing your story, Dr. Dawn!  Feeling inspired?? Leave a comment…
    Stay Fearless 💋

  • When Fashion Meets Art

    definition of fashion, definition of art

    Have you ever thought about how fashion and art go together like peanut butter and jelly? Just looking at the definitions alone, it’s plain to see that they certainly compliment each other.  Simply put…fashion is wearable art.  The artist or wearer is expressing themselves to the world with how they style the outfit.

    Think about it, you probably didn’t design the outfit that you are wearing right now.  But you shopped for pieces that you found to be beautiful and displayed them on your blank canvas (or body 😉) however you were inspired to do so.  People interpret things differently so there’s no right or wrong to it.  Yet another benefit to being unique!  It’s all about how the art influenced you and how you choose to convey that.

    Since most fashion coveters recognize style as a form of expression, it’s easy to appreciate how other artists decorate their blank canvas.  Check out these original pieces of art and the outfits that were born from their inspiration!

    Artwork # 1 

    picture of painting, blue ocean waves julie rekha
    Ocean Waves by Julie Rekha

    Outfit Inspiration

    mint colored belle sleeve dress

    Artwork #2

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    Gold Prosperity by Julie Rekha

    Outfit Inspiration

    gold black fringe dress metal clutch bag red lips

    Artwork #3

    Synapses by Julie Rekha
    Synapses by Julie Rekha

    Outfit Inspiration

    red jumper with blue clutch shoes with lipstick heels

    Art Inspiration #4

    painting of lady wearing red lips by Rebeccah Dent
    Fragile by Rebeccah Dent

    Outfit Inspiration

    taupe wrap dress

    Art Inspiration #5

    oil painting of woman belly dancing
    Bellydancer by Dj Stief

    Outfit Inspiration

    navy Dress
    Dont Ruffle My Feather Dress

    Inspiration comes from everything you see, hear, and feel throughout your daily life, if you let it.  So it doesn’t hurt to take a moment to stop and allow the things around to inspire you. You never know how you will be painting your blank canvas next!

    What inspires your style?

    Cop The Art

    Available here: Julia Rekha Art | Rebeccah Dent Art  | Dj Stief Art

    To Shop The Look

                                 Shop Blue Labels Boutique | Shoes from Pinterest

     

  • Ring Giveaway

    Ring Giveaway

    Happy Friday, we finally made it to the weekend!  It’s been a long week or is it just me?!

    Next Friday, we will return with another episode of The Fearless Woman Series.  But for now, I guess you will have to settle for possibly winning a hot piece of jewelry?! I thought that might get your attention.  👀

    The pick for the Summerfly Giveaway this week is the Spiral Coil Midi Ring.  I already have it in my jewelry collection and it’s one of my favorite rings to wear because of its’ boldness!

    jewelry collection giveaway fashion not fear

    You can enter to win the ring for yourself by following Fashion Not Fear and liking this post.  If you are the lucky winner, please share a pic of yourself styling the item so that we can share it with our followers.  Good luck and thanks for entering!

    Stay Fearless 💋

  • BLB Sale | Giveaway Winner Announced

    BLB Sale | Giveaway Winner Announced

    Blue Labels Boutique is having a sale on some of the top picks.

    Here’s a sneak peek…

    black leather belt with silver metal spikes blue labels boutique

    Warrior Belt was $29, now $21.75

    tiedupdressfull

    Too Tied Dress was $39, now $29.25

     

    crystal flower shape earrings blue labels boutique

    Diamond Flower Earrings was $25, now $18.75

    gold and black fringe dress blue labels boutique

    Goldie Dress was $55, now $41.25

    Chammy Shorts was $45.00, now $33.75

    oversized black bag with colorful tassels

    Rainbow & Tassels Handbag $41.99, now $31.49

    You only have until Sunday to shop these prices, so don’t hesitate to shop the entire sale here.

    Now without further ado, I’d like to announce the winner of last weeks’ Summerfly Giveaway.  And the winner of the Ring/Bracelet Giveaway is…

    @princessvalvega

    ringbraceletgiveaway2

    Congratulations on winning the giveaway!  Stay tuned for the announcement for this weeks’ giveaway!

    Stay Fearless 💋

  • 12 Fashion Facts | The 2016 Rio Olympics

    12 Fashion Facts | The 2016 Rio Olympics

    If you haven’t found the time to watch the 2016 Olympics in Rio, then you are missing quite an event.  The opening ceremony was nothing short of breath-taking.  And that was only the beginning!  Winning, losing, crying, bicycle crashes, falls, etc.  The roller coaster of emotions it sends you through is oddly entertaining.  I mean, screaming “USA, USA, USA” at the tv isn’t something I find myself doing too often, so that alone makes it worth the ride.

    Through it all, this fearless fashionista can’t help but to be curious about fashion surrounding this huge event.  From weird rules to the real value of a gold medal…check out these 12 fun, fashion facts about the 2016 Rio Olympics.

    1. The amazing dress worn by model, Giselle, during the Opening Ceremony was created by Brazilian designer Alexandre Herchcovitch.
    2. Each gymnastic competitors leotard have 5,000 crystals and would cost about $1,200 in stores.
    3. Venus Williams showed her support for the Red, White, & Blue by wearing red in her box braids.
    4. Speedo created a more modern style of swimsuits for both the female and male swim team.  Their intention when designing was show off their muscle definition and to help the swimmers feel fast while in the water. (Source: Bustle.com)
    5. A U.S. based company, Boathouse Sports, created uniforms for the USA Rowing Team.  The garments are said to be made of “high-wicking micro-denier yarn for greater softness and comfort in wear without sacrificing support or durability.” (Source: USAToday)
    6. Serena Williams stunted on everyone during her Rio match in a beautiful, blue tennis dress that had cutouts!
    7. Classic designer, Ralph Lauren, designed the uniforms for Team USA to wear during the Closing Ceremony parade. (Source: USMagazine)
    8. Claressa Shields, female boxing gold medal Olympic winner, prefers to wear the color of red.  It’s her victory color.  (Source: Bloomberg)
    9. The accessories have left the building!  No rings n’ things…earrings are the only accessory competitors can wear.  (Source: People)
    10. The gold medals given to 1st place winners are not 100% gold.  They are made up of different metals, weigh a bit over a pound, and are valued at about $600. (Source: ChicagoTribute)
    11. Women are going bold around the track this year!  Many participants on the female track team are wearing bold lipstick colors as a way to inspire women to know that we can do it all! (Source: USAToday)
    12. The coach gives the final approval on the nail polish color the competitor wears.   (source: People)

    There’s still time to catch more of the events since its last day is Aug 21st.  I’ll keep you posted on all things fashion & style.

    What’s your favorite event at the Olympics?

    Stay Fearless 💋

  • Styling In A Cape

    Styling In A Cape

    Capes are one of my favorite trends.  The style is very simplistic but it’s so defining that it is the “it” piece to any outfit.  I’ve always found that it’s one of my most asked about garments when I go out wearing it.  “Where did you get that from?”, “Now that’s interesting” or “love your cape” are just a few of the comments but I’ve surely heard them all.  Perhaps it’s the intrigue that a cape gives you.  Do people revert to their favorite cape wearing super hero and suddenly feel safe?   Or is it simply because the admirers know that the wearer of this fab piece is c-o-n-f-i-d-e-n-t.  And they are either hating or appreciating.  Either way, who cares…a girl has to wear what makes her feel good, right?

    So, if you already have one in your fashion arsenal or if you are considering coping one yourself, check out these chic ways to wear a cape!

    Olive Cape Blazer | Vintage Black Skirt | SM Booties
    Olive Cape Blazer | Vintage Black Skirt | SM Booties
    • Rock it with a flirty short skirt and booties.  This look is perfect for the office and after hours.
    • Go sexy with denim cutoffs and a body chain.
    • Add a lace top, jeans, and cute heels for a casual look.

    Check out even more styles in this episode of Style Files Of A Fearless Chic!

         
    Are you feeling the cape trend?

    Stay Fearless 💋

    olive cape blazer

    Shop The Olive Cape Blazer

     

  • Fearless Woman: Carol Omer

    Fearless Woman: Carol Omer

    Happy Friday!  I hope everyone has some great things planned for the weekend or maybe you plan on being an absolute bum.  Whatever is on your agenda…enjoy it!

    This week I’m excited to introduce you to fearless woman, Carol Omer.  She is an artist and life coach.  Her story is inspiring not only because of the things that she has been through, but she also has some great tips to share that will help you to navigate through your fearless life.

    Breathing is one of the ways this life coach recommends using when managing fear.  Download a free page from her adult coloring book, The Big Girls Little Coloring Book, which reminds you to breathe deeply here.

    the big girls little coloring book

    To keep up with Carol 👇

    www.CarolOmer.com | FB @thebiggirlslittlecoloringbook

    Feeling inspired?  Leave a comment!

    Stay Fearless 💋

  • The Summerfly Giveaway

    The Summerfly Giveaway

    Happy Wednesday!

    Have you entered the The Summerfly giveaway?  Well, it began a few weeks ago and let me just say that people have won some great pieces.  And so it continues!  Check out the boutique pick for this weeks’ giveaway.  It’s Happy Hour tested and approved.  😉🍷

    gold ring and bracelet accessory blue labels boutique

    Enter to win the Ring & Bracelet Chain Accessory!

    gold ring and bracelet accessory blue labels boutique

    Like this post to be entered!  Winner announced next week.  Good Luck!

    Stay Fearless 💋

  • Go Sporty Without Looking Like You’re Headed For The Gym

    I was recently contacted by a reader who asked,  “How do I dress sporty without looking like I’m going to the gym?”  My first thought was to wonder what a fashionista would consider sporty.  T-shirts, jeans, and sneakers?   Yoga pants, tanks, and flip-flops?   Casual or dressy?  Does it cause a flash back to the 90s when the Spice Girls were everywhere spreading their girl power?  Who could forget Sporty Spice dancing in a sports bra style top with track pants and sneakers?

    sporty spice of the spice girls
    Melanie Chisholm 📷 from pinterest

    No shade to her style, but let’s just say that track pants aren’t always fitting for the occasion.

    For fun, I looked up sporty in the dictionary.  It said flashy or showy in dress or behavior; casual yet attractively stylish.  Couldn’t agree more myself. 😏

    Rest assured…you don’t have to look like you’re headed to a burn session on the treadmill.  It’s actually quite the opposite.  Here are the outfits to prove it:

    olive bodysuit black skirt tennis shoes outfit blue labels boutique

    Bodysuit | Wrap Skirt | Perfume Handbag | Converse | Lipstick & Polish – Pinterest 

    Wearing sneakers with dresses and skirts is an easy way to take the look from dressy to sporty.

    cleveland cavs sweatshirt black trousers white clutch blue labels boutique

    Trousers | Clutch | Rings & Sunglasses | Cavs Sweatshirt 

    You can root for your team in a sporty style, too!  Rock a team sweatshirt or jersey with pieces that are super feminine like stack rings, sunglasses and a cute clutch bag.

    red jumpsuit, silver hat, stud earrings, choker necklace

    Jumpsuit | Accessories | Heels – Pinterest

    A baseball hat does the trick.

    As you can see, dressing sporty doesn’t mean you have to look like you actually going to play a sport.  It’s more like taking a stylish outfit and putting a casual twist to it.  Are you a sporty girl?  Which look is your favorite?

    Stay Fearless 💋

  • Fearless Woman: Lillie Cawthorn

    Fearless Woman: Lillie Cawthorn

    Happy Fearless Woman Friday!!
    I have learned so much since the first episode of the fearless woman series.  I introduced a woman who literally woke up one morning and said, “I’m going to a foreign country to teach people how to speak English.”  A few months later, she found herself in Japan, doing just that!
     There was another woman who lost her fiancé in the 9/11 tragedy and found a way to not only get through it but she started a successful linen company through her pain.  During another episode a woman shares her story of leaving her husband and family to find herself, only to realize she already had everything she ever wanted right there at home.  Then there was the story of the courageous woman who was swept up in Hurricane Katrina and found herself having to start all over again.
    I can go on and on about the woman that I’ve had the honor of introducing you to but I’ve found that there’s one thing that they all had in common.  No matter what each has been through, they define their what it is to live bold, to be daring, and courageous…their way.
    Lucky for you, this weeks’ story is no different.  Lillie Cawthorn is director of a Sydney-based Investment Property Trust and has been investing in industrial real estate for the past 15 years.  She found herself exploring the reason why very few women invest in industrial real estate.  Lillie shares her story of how she found a way to live her fearless life through financial freedom and how you can too!
    I’ll let her tell you in her own words…

    “I want to because I can and I can because you told me I can’t”

    I’d like to thank Lillie for sharing her story!   And did she say earn extra income??  🙋

    Wanna keep up with Lillie?  👇
    You can catch up on the other Fearless Woman episodes here.
    Feeling inspired?  Leave a comment and let me know!
    Stay Fearless 💋