I am so grateful that I am able to do what I love and to help others look and feel good. This pop was so much fun, I can't wait to do another one! Stay tuned!
]]>Not only is ruching trending, which is one of the reasons I added ruching pieces to the collection, but it also is a great way to add texture and draw or take away attention to certain areas. For example, one of the most fab and over the top pieces from the fall collection is the "Drama" blouse. This blouse is full of ruching. It's perfect for adding texture in the sleeves. You can also take away attention to your midsection by adjusting the ruching detail on the front of the blouse. You can control the drama with this blouse 😜
Another reason why I chose ruching items was because they add texture to the pieces. The "Vibe Out" set is another fall favorite of mine. I love these sets so much because they are not your average leggings set. The leggings have a soft material and ruching throughout giving them a unique look. The ruching adds texture, and for me being small, adding the texture adds more onto the outfit and makes me look less skinny 😆 You can also wear ruching items to take away attention to certain areas of your body like the midsection.
Ruching is definitely a unique style, and not for everyone; however, when it's worn the right way, it can look amazing!🙌🏽 What do you think about ruching and would you rock ruching styles? Leave a comment and let me know 😉
]]>-Add sandals/flats, the "Boss Babe" sunglasses, and a cross body bag
-If you're extra like me 😂 you can add heels, a fedora, and a cross body bag, and sunnies
-Or, you can also add jeans or leggings, a long cardigan, knee boots or booties, with a floppy hat to transition into your pre fall/fall wardrobe👍🏽
Style it how you want!
Check out how I styled the "Easy Breezy" Shirt Dress and shop now before they are gone!
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Wear the set as is with strappy heels, the "Boss Babe" sunglasses, and a clutch to create a stylish look:
Add a denim jacket, pvc heels, the "Color Blind" cross-body bag, and over-sized sunnies for a casual fab and chic look:
You can also add a colorful blouse, fish net heels, and the "Boss Babe" sunglasses for a fab look. This top has previously sold out as it was apart of a previous collection:
The styling options don't end here! How will you style the "Chill Vibes" Shorts Set? Shop now this set comes in two bright colors; purple💜 and neon pink💕
Until next time!
XOXO
]]>Warmer weather is here, and outside has slowly opened back up! Do you have summer wardrobe staples? Did you know that white denim is a summer must have? In the words of the late great Notorious B.I.G "And if you don't know, now you know!"😂 White denim is the perfect summer staple because it goes with everything and is so easy to style🙌🏽
Our all white jeggings are the perfect summer staple you need. Even though these are jeggings and not your typical jeans, they slip right on, have pockets just like regular denim, and they are stretchy! The styling options are endless in the all white jeggings. Easily pair them with the Floral Kimono, Be Yonce t-shirt, the "Demi" crop top for a denim on denim look, the "Cold Shoulder" top, or the "Wild Thoughts" bodysuit. Style them how you want!
Grab your summer staples and get to stylin!
]]>This piece is versatile enough to wear to many different events when you’re ready to wear it. Whether it be date night, girls night, drinks, or brunch, this kimono will definitely fit the occasion. Checkout how I styled the kimono with SM Style Loft items & items I already own!
https://vimeo.com/417852571
Pink Kimono - White tee - White jeggings
Pink Kimono - White tee - Denim Shorts
Pink Kimono - Yellow dress
Black Kimono - "Chill Vibes" set
Black Kimono - Lace Bodysuit - Light wash jeans
Black Kimono - Little Black dress
How would you style these kimonos?
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I always felt a piece of me was dead, gone. I had to work a job(s) that I hated because I have a family to help take care of. We have bills that need to be paid. This happened for years. Once my husband and I were able to become financially stable, things felt better, but of course, I still wanted my business. The ideas and the feeling never went away. I felt better about life and where we were because we were able to financially turn our lives around. I pretty much was content. But then, those thoughts came back like they always did. "What if I start?" "I could do that better..." "I know about fabrics I studied them in school..." but I was scared to get started and came up with every excuse to not move forward. I let fear paralyze me for a long time. My friends would encourage me, but I just would not "jump off the ledge." Once my husband and I bought our first house, I saw how easy it is to save money, and waste money. Once I realized that, I started to notice when I say I don't have money, I really do. I have money to get my hair done, nails, eat, shop, and buy and expensive bags. If I can do that, I surely can find the money to start a business. That still wasn't enough for me to get the courage to start. While I was on a trip to Vegas with my best friends in November 2018, my best friend really motivated me to get started. After that, I had made up my mind and told myself that I would not deviate from getting started anymore. As soon as I got home from Vegas, I applied for a business license, got a website, and created a social media page. I had already been following a few people who I looked up to and felt provided good information. One of them being Skye Harris (@iamskyeharris on Instagram) I had previously bought guides and information from her over the summer to help me start and launch a business. I finally put that to use in December 2018 and started to buy merchandise. I didn't even have money saved to start a business. I just used what I had, and then sold some of my expensive bags for cash.
I used that money to get started. March 31, 2019, I made my website public and items available for purchase. The money I would make from sales, I would keep buying merchandise and supplies I needed to keep the business going. This wasn't as hard as I had put in mind, I can do this I thought! Fast forward to now, one year later and it has been very rewarding, humbling, stressful, and an overall roller coaster to say the least. I have learned a lot, I even wanted to give up, but I didn't and I won't. I am still learning and growing. Having an online business is hard, but I like doing it; it's always what I wanted to do. I have learned that having an online boutique is not just about taking pictures and posting them online, it is waaayyyy more than that! There is so much that goes into running a business, and even more to run a successful business. I am for sure learning as I go 😊 I am committed to my dreams, and I want to continue to provide good products, and good customer service. My plan going forward is to engage more with my customers and current social media followers. I want to get to know you guys and what you are looking forward to seeing from SM Style Loft. More pop up shops will come (once we move past the coronavirus pandemic) so that I can meet and mingle with my local SM Babes as well! 😉 Thank you to everyone who has supported me thus far, and cheers to one year in business with many more to come! 🎉🥂
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