28Mar 2014 by Jakora Holman No Comments
The Real Me

The Real Me

Fashionable, Lifestyle
To not let these pics go to waste, I decided to post my before and after pics. This is me pre-makeup and this is after. This make-up was done on the Northeast Regional Amtrak train. I tell people all the time my daily makeup routine is 5 minutes, and literally can be done in a car (since that's what I do every day en route to work). My go to items: Clinque Perfectly Real Powder Foundation in Shade 138 Clinique Quick Blush in Berry on time b or In a Rush Blush shade (recently discontinued) Black eyeliner (I prefer Clinique Black Diamond pencil for daily wear, but use a myriad of others as well) Black Mascara (I use any drugstore brand, my go to is Maybelline Great Lash) I sometimes…
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06Oct 2012 by Jakora Holman No Comments
What She Wore

What She Wore

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I've decided to begin sharing outfits I've worn when I feel fantabulous! Here is something I wore a few weeks ago. I got the body suit at asos.com back before my trip to the left coast but didn't wear it. I'm not sure if you guys know this but I have a love affair with sheer. The bottoms are BDG jeans from Urban Outfitters. Let me say that their jeans are the best discovery. I never shopped in UO because I assumed they don't make clothes to fit me. WRONG. (my size issues are a whole different post) . I picked up a pair of their shorts while inVegas and loved.. So when I was in their 14th street location in NYC browsing the clearance section I grabbed a pair…
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29Aug 2012 by Jakora Holman No Comments
Christian Lacroix & the Tale of Sleeping Beauty

Christian Lacroix & the Tale of Sleeping Beauty

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The revamping and modernization of Fairy Tales is all the rage these days .. from TV series, to movies, to books we have been flooded recently with the "new" fairy tales. So one day when  my jobs "mobile library" came around I grabbed the cutest "Fairy Fashion Tale Memoir" titled Christian Lacroix and the Tale of Sleeping Beauty. It's written by Camilla Morton and illustrated by Christian Lacroix himself. It is a cute book that interweaves Christian's biography with the tale of SleepingBeauty. Peep the photos.
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05Apr 2012 by Jakora Holman No Comments
Summer Sandal Shoe Crush

Summer Sandal Shoe Crush

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I have died and gone to summer shoe heaven. I love everything about this neutral toned shoe, enough to abandon my wedges for the summer (and by abandon I mean only buy 1 pair vs. two). These are the Jessican Simpson Kylie sandals. I need them in my life in time for LA/Vegas in May. I see them going with EVERYTHING. Jeans, dresses and shorts oh MY! So, I attempted to buy this shoe online. Macy's was having a one day sale and it was marked down to 66 dollars from 110! #SCORE! Loaded my cart with  my selected size (size 8) go to check out after looking at some dresses and my transaction kept getting kicked back. Turns out my size was not available. HOW RUDE!!! If its not…
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06Jan 2012 by Jakora Holman No Comments
Bag Lady, you gone hurt yo back!

Bag Lady, you gone hurt yo back!

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So .. I 've always had an affinity for crossbody bags. I LOVE them. But then they were hard to find for awhile, or at least nice ones in my price range. but my love has rekindled after the purchase of my Lauren cross body bag this summer.  I love the bag I had for the summer, the Lauren by Ralph Lauren Java Bag (picture). I like this bag because it contours with your body. I remember seeing my coworker with it (in a diffrent print) and being in AWE, like OMG where did you get it! I stalked this bag. It was regularly priced at $248. I paid $78 when I purchased just by waiting a few weeks and stalking the Bloomingdales website. Then free shipping to my house? Say…
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02Dec 2011 by Jakora Holman No Comments
Fashion Friday 12.2.2011 :Kitty’s Meet N’ Tweet

Fashion Friday 12.2.2011 :Kitty’s Meet N’ Tweet

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Bubbly, Nail Polish, Jewelry and Treats were abundant at the Kitty Bradshaw Meet N' Tweet event Tuesday. And what's NOT to love about such things? What is a Meet N' Tweet? It's an opportunity to get together in one room with various bloggers and vendors to view items and discuss and network. What's the one thing that benefits you in every field, NETWORKING!!! I was able to meet for the first time @mysdee and the ladies @shoshi and @OsoChic again. I love events where people can come showcase their talents without trying to sell you items, and that's exactly what this was. Kitty did a great job bringing together a variety of bloggers to experience different brands and/or services. So this event was great for me. Why was this great…
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23Nov 2011 by Jakora Holman No Comments
Was I here?

Was I here?

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httpv://youtu.be/rLLzkLO8Sh4 This song was ALWAYS one of my favorites from the 4 cd. All my friends would skip it and say it was too slow, but it always always, ALWAYS gave me chills. And the video montage did so too. Why is this song so powerful? Aren't we all trying to impact someone's life in some way? Don't we all want to be loved and give love? I saw this and it made me think on something I wanted to blog about before but never did .. and now I can't seem to remember what it was. But now my thoughts spark to how this song makes me question have I made smart choices. Or Sound Choices. It's kind of scary to dive into these decisions and not know if…
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01Apr 2011 by Jakora Holman No Comments
MAMA GOT NEW SHOES!!!!!

MAMA GOT NEW SHOES!!!!!

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I saw these shoes weeks ago and lusted after them, waiting for a good sale. I am ALL over the Jessica Simpson spring / summer collection. She has some nice pieces that need to be added to my shoe collection. I got these 98 dollar shoes for $68.  These are the Jessica Simpson Cheetah pumps! The same for these BCBG Estrella Pumps, I was eyeing them in Macy's since maybe February, and just patiently waited for my time to come! YESSS!!! I know exactly what I'm going to be wearing these with! This spring its going down (BASEMENT!!) Lol.
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15Nov 2010 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment
Shoe Score!!! OMG

Shoe Score!!! OMG

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It was a shoe sign from above. Like when the heavens open up and the light gleams down on that must have item type of sign. A sporadic trip to DSW introduced me to the Zigi SoHo ... Can you say 6 inch heel and 2 inch platform. NUDE lace!!! OMG I'm in love love LOVE! Then it was told to me Zigi SoHo has a store right in NYC .. in you guessed it: SOHO!!! (for all you non-NY'ers, that means South of Houston {house-ton, not Houston like Texas}). Can I say I cannot wait to wear these! I mean, look at them in the store! Can you imagine them with skinny jeans? I tried them on again when I got home with jeggings (#dontjudge) and a brown turtleneck…
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22Oct 2010 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment
Boots, Boots, Over the Knee Boots!!!

Boots, Boots, Over the Knee Boots!!!

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I finally did it!! I have a pair of OTK boots that actually fit my legs without suffocating them! Can you say SSCCCOOORREEE!! Steve Madden Neley Boots, $169.95 (but I got 10% off) woo hoo!!! Synthetic upper Synthetic sole 5 inch heel height 1.25 inch platform 22.5 inch shaft height 11 inch shaft circumference You know I'm in love right? I'm looking for any and every excuse to wear these boots!!
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14Sep 2010 by Jakora Holman 1 Comment
THE HOT purchase: Rachel Roy kaytee pumps

THE HOT purchase: Rachel Roy kaytee pumps

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So, Friday night was Fashion's Night Out.. which if you ask me I'm still not entirely sure what it is .. but what it amounted to in NYC is live performances and and fun giveaways in the city that never sleeps.. I decided to take this opportunity to make my first trip to Macy's Herald Square to buy the infamous Rachel Roy Kaytee pumps that I mentioned previously ... It was a nice night out, I had a coupon for 20% off.. so it was going to be a win win for me! And OMG so it was!!! Macy's was awesome even though it was a wreck and I went to Carmine's Italian Restaurant for the first time and had some of THEE best seafood linguine of my line. BEST!…
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08Sep 2010 by Jakora Holman 2 Comments
Rachel Roy Shoes (x2)

Rachel Roy Shoes (x2)

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Taking a casual Sunday stroll through the Macy's shoe department I spotted these sexy black pump s. The first thing I said when I saw this shoe was "I want to have sex in this shoe." I know that's a little graphic and all but this shoe EXUDES sex to me. Look at that sexy lace up detail that you only get on the back. The front is just a plain black pump. Doesn't it get you in a sexy mood?Rachel Roy has definitely made me a fan with the Kaytee shoe.  It's the perfect hint of hidden naughtiness that I love. This shoe is SOOO me because I have a little hint of naughtiness in me. The specifics: 4 3/4 inch heel 1 inch platform with synthetic material. (not real leather :( )…
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16Aug 2010 by Jakora Holman 2 Comments
Fashion Fix :: Kenneth Cole

Fashion Fix :: Kenneth Cole

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The first thing I did when I saw these shoes in the Kenneth Cole store on Saturday was take a picture and tweet, "I need these in life". It's true. They are essential to a fall/winter wardrobe. If I save hard enough I can afford the $295 price tag ... I'm going to hope for a sale. Things are sooo much better on sale! Kenneth Cole Talk Tough These feature Kenneth Cole's 9-2-5 (too much to explain, but its supposed to make them uber comfortable.. Perfect for all day wear). They have a 4" heel, 1" platform, and an 8" shaft.. wait .. wait .. mmm .. I'm drooling just thinking of my winter in these boots. Must Haves!
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09Aug 2010 by Jakora Holman 2 Comments
Fashion Fix: Raphael Young

Fashion Fix: Raphael Young

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So ... it's been a while since I've done a shoe post ... and these are THE perfect way to bring back shoes .. I low-key love fall because 1. the weather is awesome when its not raining because its not so humid. I love the brisk air in autumn .. and I LOOVVEE cute boots! In case you need a refresher, some of the MUST have for me in shoes are platform, 4 inch heels, and FUNKY! I love something that's just a little different, after all shoes can make or break an outfit! Meet Raphael Young's Autumn/Winter collection.  I don't know who this Paris based designer is, but I am into it. He has a big fall collection too, but here are my 3 favs. 1. If I…
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