Message: The Challenge!/WWKD

My Blogger boo Ty, from Gorgeous in Grey, presented me with a challenge when I informed her I began blogging again. She said "Kee... you have to be consistent". I totally agreed. The challenge was to blog for SEVEN days straight! I passed and failed the challenge. Although I didn't post everyday, for seven days, I did create blogs and content everyday for seven days... just had to post them at alternate times, when the content was complete.

I love this grey hair Diva!


"Thank you Ty for always believing in me. Thank you viewers for sticking with me. My blogger family is the best!" *e-hair flip*
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Sitting on the couch last night a few weeks ago :(, the boo informed me someone we knew had a fashion blog. Meh! Okay, who doesn't. Well, to be honest, I don't have a FASHION blog, I began to explain. I don't know crap about fashion. I don't follow trends, I don't care about who designed what, Red Carpets/Award Shows/Fashion Week photos are not important to me. I will look at the photos, but I don't have to be there for every moment of them. If I see it, I see it, if I don't my heart is not broken. LOL!

I like what I like. I wear what I love. That's it. That's all. Nothing more, nothing less.

Don't get me wrong, I love looking at beautiful garments, I love Style, I love all things exclusively fabulous. I appreciate style, colors, quirky pairings, and people who own their looks. I love simple lines and shapes, and clean silhouettes... which is why one of my favorite designers is Calvin Klein, a lot of designers are going back to simple and giving the icon a run for his money! :) And other designers are going waaaaay left and being wild with their designs, and I'm okay with that too!

My goal with this blog is to help people with ideas on how to put looks together. I genuinely want to encourage people to look nice and have fun with their clothes.

I would say I have more of a Life's Style blog. It's about how I style my life. It's about being positive. It's about being yourself and wearing what works for you. It's about how you want to style your life, your brand, and how you want to be perceived.

People always tell me they come to my blog to get ideas on how to wear items they own... a 'What Would Kee Do' type of thing. And I love that!

I've had style sessions and my clients are like "really... you would put that..., with that..." lol. Yes, I would. It's about taking risk and putting the unexpected together to keep your style fresh!

Headband: Etsy, Gingham Shirt: J.Crew, Top: Madewell, Pants: BCBG

Radiant Orchid the color of the season has been embedded in my wardrobe for years! 
I'm not new to this... 
and I love that it's getting it's shine!


WWKDCutie


Oh. You. Fancy! huh?

If you know me, then you know I love a good party or a fabulous reason to dress up. Well, my girl Fancy always gives me good reason to put on my Sunday's Best. Her house parties, at the lovely Woods Estates are nothing short of a good time. Oh, how I love my fancy friends (that like to party)!

Dress: H&M (Conscience Collection) and J.Crew glitter belt



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Nakeia and I... one 1/2 of my date

My Doves! 

My friends are hotter than yours! 

I came to the party with my own company, the tail of this dress was my date, people kept coming in contact with it and I had to hold it up all night... it was like a drunk date! lol! 
Lippie - Ri Ri Woo
Cluctch - LV

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Earlier that day...
Dressed for a loved one's Home Going Celebration

J.Crew Dress, BCBG Belt and Jacket.

I love my big hair! 

What do you fancy, dressing up or down?

FancyCutie

Inspired, To Inspire!

I receive inspiration from everything; a color combination, an article of clothing, details, feelings, flowers.
And inspiration from everywhere: the web, magazines, places, scenery.
Last but not least inspiration from Everyone!
There is something about every look below that speaks to me. 
A piece I can connect with. An article I can see my self in. A feeling that is triggered. 
A place I would like to experience with my style. 



Kimono. Pants. Bag. Shades. News Paper. Water. 
I LOVE IT ALL!

Hat. Coat. Midriff. Pants.
Abstract.

Plaid-on-Plaid. Flats. Fur.
Work.

Lace.
Cold.

Emerald.
Monochromatic.

Floral. Flowers.
Fun.

Blazer. Tank. Clutch.
Simplicity.

Bag. Lace. Sneakers.
Balance. 

Oversize
Hats.
Oversize. 

Lace. Sequins. Metal
Drama.
Lace. Pants. Chucks.
Modern.

Dress. Shoes. Hair.
Dimensions.

Bomber. Skirt. Shoes.
Details.

Dress. Hair. Skin. 
EVERYTHING.
Perfection.

Bustle.
Art.

Everything I buy has a time and a place. It might be for right now, or it could be a year from now. 
I buy what I like, always with the intention for it to be a movie. 
All of my looks are because I have somewhere to go. 
I'm not a blogger that puts stuff together just for the camera 
or just for the owww's and ahhhh's from viewers. 
This is real life. I have beautiful places to go and enchanting people to see. 
I refuse to waste my looks on just the Internets adoration. 
I believe fashion should be experienced in the flesh.
Therefore, I must always look the part. 
And then, after all is said and done, I will capture the moment and let you guys critique. 

**P.S. I do admit I need to take more professional, clearer pictures. Because my cuties can never see the details I spend my time putting together and that does frustrate me. I'm working on it. 

❤,
Inspiration Cutie

Holiday Party With A Side of Flounce!

Office Holiday Parties usually happen around the holidays, before the New Year, right?
Well not with my company. This is the second year they had the Holiday Party in January. 
Even though it was a rainy night, luckily the party did not mimic the gloomy weather.
No one I knew walked away with a raffle prize, but we did have fun socializing and dancing. 

I've been stalking this Starlit Stripes Dress since it hit the rack in Anthropologie.
Until the email about the Office Holiday Party came out I didn't have a reason to buy it. Oh, and it wasn't on sale. Then one day out of the blue strolling the site with my coworker I noticed it was on sale (*insert sounds from Heaven*)!! Oh and it was just before my Holiday Party!

I was the Belle of the Ball! LOL!


Anthropologie Dress, BCBG Belt 
Big Hair, and MAC Touch Lipstick


This flouncy metallic midi skirt and sequins bodice gave me everything I needed. 
I loved it! A Modern Elegance!





❤, 
Dressed To The Nines Cutie




Picasso Baby...


I don't just wear clothes... I make art. 
I take the unexpected and make it look natural. 
I wear what I want. When I want. How I want.
I love color. 
I love grungy.
I love glitzy.

When I say I love color... It's not an exaggeration.
I'm bright almost every single day. 
Kanye West concert...
 BCBG Blazer, Arden B. Leather Pants, CL Shoes, Madewell T-Shirt
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RED

Thanksgiving...
BCBG Blazer, J.Crew Shirt and Accessories, Zara Jeans, Fendi Shoes
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Work, wrapped gifts, then drinks with friends...
Shirt J.Crew, Denim Marissa Webb, Shoes CL
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I told my photog to take my picture from my head to the bottom of my shirt...
That's the box I wanted to be in. Clearly they take pictures while I'm explaning. SMH!
Random Date Night!
BCBG Blazer, French Connection Denim Jacket, Philip Lim for Target Cami
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YELLOW

Shopping...
Zara Top and Zara Pants
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Shopping before Drinks...
Very Old Abercrombie shirt, back when the labels were embroidered in green. 

The day after Christmas...
F21 Oversize Sweater Jacket, J.Crew Pants, Charles Jourdan Booties, Fendi Sunglasses, LV Bag
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GREEN

Church/Brunch Flow...
H&M Hat, J.Crew Sweater/Necklace, Zara Shirt, F21 Skirt, CL Shoes, L.A.M.B Clutch

Moncler Coat, J.Crew Sweater, Paige Denim, ZL Boots 

I'm covering half the color wheel in these photos!  Red looks good on me but green is my favorite color to wear! 

❤️,
Colorful Cutie





The Hatter!

Head Over Heels for Hats! 

All year long I've been adorning my crown with many different hat styles!
Baseball Caps, Fedora's, Panama Hat's, etc. you name it I've worn it! 
I take pride in my hat game... I will buy a hat before I buy shoes,
which says a lot because I Love shoes! 
H&M Fedora, Miss Sixty Leather Jacket, H&M Leggings, J.Crew Sequins Sweater
Ri Ri Woo Lipstick



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Shaila added her own studs to her hat. 


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Summer Lids...









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*Updated I forgot some cool hat moments from the summer!*

Shout out to the homie iQuell for the satin luxe cap!!! 


Bad hair days (or not) Hats can serve multiple purposes. 
I will throw a hat on quickly, even if my hair is done. If it matches my 'fit or enhances my look, then its going to be worn. 
xo,
Mad Hatter Cali 

Blue Ivy or Nah...

I got the Blues...
Going through past looks and I realized I have a love affair with BLUE.
 Almost everyday for weeks I've had on a shade of blue.
And I think I'm in Love! 

Shirt Neiman Marcus Brand,
Wilson Navy Leather Skirt

Madewell Chambray Shirt

J.Crew Dress

Denim and Supply Scarf, J.Crew Stockings

French Connection Denim Jacket

Madewell Chambray Shirt, Navy Anthropologie Shirt

Both Blue Shirts - J.Crew, Pants BCBG

F21 Trench Coat, G-Star Jeans

Philip Lim for Target Cami, G-Star Jeans

Zara Tweed Jacket, G-Star Jeans


Zara Shirt, H&M Skirt

❤,
Azul Cali

Girls Night! (Oldie But Goodie)*

Girls Night! 



(So clearly this post has been in my drafts since the Summer... I'll find a better picture of my shoes
and add it later! Enjoy)

*Updated... with a picture of the shoes!*



Out celebrating Khalilah's post bachelorette party!
(she's already married tho)

Me and my puffy face photo bombed klee picture!
(I just got two wisdom teeth extracted... ouch!)

My bookies! #prettybrowngirls
(Our lipsticks are poppin')

Photo bombed by Sheeka Sheek!

We cute!

Don't Ask.

Group shots! ...way to much fun!

Necklace: J.Crew (not online)
Shirt: T by Alexander Wang
Shorts: Urban Outfitters
Shoes: Sophia Webster
Clutch: Zara

**I love everything about this outfit... my boo told me I look plain. But these shorts are fitting like a glove and my shoes are sooooo cute! You can't see the details in my shirt but it's the best black shirt I own. The boo was clearly hating.**

xo,
Cali Kee

How Nude Are You?


 Wait... Let me put some lipstick on!
Lipstick that you won't be able to tell I have on, because it's sooo NUDE!


Burberry Coat, Nordstrom Sweater, J.Crew Perfect Fit T-Shirt, J.Crew Necklace,
M.A.C Nude Lipstick - Touch

Zara Scuba Pants, Vince Camuto Moto Boots, LV Cross-body Bag

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My FAV nude lippies...
Touch - the perfect shade for us Brown Beauties.

 
Half 'n Half - a lighter nude/not as much brown as touch (my first love before touch)

Twig (top) and Faux - Nudes with a hint of pink
Twig

... and just a few of my go to shades when I want to add some color.
Cyber
Ri Ri Woo
Flat Out Fabulous


**Also, a Tip I've learned is to use my foundation on my lips and put a gloss over it for the perfect Nude lippie!**


 How Nude are You?
As you can see I'm a fan of Nudity...
So share you favorite nudes with me!!!

❤,
Barely There Cali



My Favorite Fashion Fun Day of 2013!

This day was probably my most favorite fun fashion day in 2013!

From the Ballet to see my boo Aubree dance her a** off with the Alvin Ailey 2 dance company...  to my BFF Brandon Descai Love Bloom Show!!!

Both of these outfits were spare of the moment... I mean literally running out the out with mix match shoes on because I was so unsure! But I must say I pulled it off! Shout Out to Asos for supplying me with both of these skirts!

H&M moto jacket, Zara 'HEY' t-shirt, Asos scuba midi skirt, Christian Louboutin Shoes, Louis Vuitton Wallet, 

Mommy, Me, Aurbee, Lindsey
The show was amazing! Thanks for inviting us Aurbz!

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...and later that night at the Love Bloom show! I had a chance to see all my favs!
Brandon and I! The designer himself! 
So proud of him! xo

This Kid and I! My bro (Hey Mr. Finch)... and no we did not plan this color combination! 
Great minds just think alike! :)
**But I'm always yelling tho... LOL

Vintage Descai Mickey Crop Top, Asos Skirt, J.Crew Plaid Shirt, Ferragamo Backpack, Christian Louboutin Shoes, M.A.C Ri Ri Woo Lipstick and J.Crew Cuff Bracelets. 

My style team... Mr. Tyler Wells on the garments and Mr. ShearGenius on the hair!

Caught in action by my favorite Photog Timothy Christmas! 

Oh and the creep was there too! 

Have fun with your fashion, don't be afraid to be bold, bright and beautiful!!! 

❤, 
Cutie Kee

Oh... Hey 2014!



So this year I'm trying something new...

I'm actually going to set a blogging schedule. I miss you guys.. and from all the emails, text, and IG complaints I know you guys miss me too. Sorry for not being here more, I just didn't feel I had anything to offer you. I haven't been in the best space and it has been reflecting in my style. I didn't feel my style as of late has been anything to write about. I lost focus. Having access to the World Wide Web, especially Instagram, I felt a little defeated. I felt like everyone else was doing it, so there was no need for me to do it. You guys can get inspiration from anywhere, and from some sources much more put together than me. I found myself trying to be like them, mimicking styles, formats, pictures, stores, etc. and none of that was working for me. It didn't feel genuine. 

My blog name is iSTYLELIKEME for crying out loud!!! Why would I ever try to style like someone else? So here I am in this New Year trying to focus on a better me. Not a new me, just a better me. I doubt my talents, I am so hard on myself and this year I am going to be a bit freer. Getting back to me, back to living, back to friends, back to supporting and back to doing all the things that made you guys tune in before. 

I have so many great ideas, that I never put into action. It's about time I start putting action behind my words. 

I lost sight of the fact that I am different... no one is built like me, I designed myself! (Well with the help of my mother, of course!) But I have something to offer the world. There is room out here for everyone... I just have to be consistent, confident and creative. 

This year is the Chinese Year of the Horse… meaning strength and fire! Ha!  And I wore red on New Year’s Eve! I am the girl on fire! LOL!

Dress: H&M 
Bustier Bodysuit: Victoria Secret
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Long Necklace: J.Crew
Lipstick: Nars - Scarlet Empress




Let’s toast to being better! Let’s Walk and Chew Gum, at the same damn time!

Xo,

Kee 

iStyle... No Stars and Stripes for Me!

I'm showing my independence with mid-drifts and Jungle leaves!

It was the 4th of July!
Happy Independence Day! 
I was so happy to get out of the house. 
After being locked in there for 4 days after have dental surgery!
Shoutout to my wisdom tooth growing in horizontally causing me
to be swollen for almost 2 weeks!!!!!!! :(



Brought Fireworks for the Kid!

Chilled with my mom at my granddads BBQ!
This porch swing brought back many memories of me with my mom.
She use to have a rocking chair in her room and we would swing for
hours and hours at a time. We would either read or she would hum the same
tune over and over again. 

Sunglasses: Prada
Jungle Leaves Crop Top: American Apparel
Mid-Rise Skinny Jeans: Urban Outfitters (last year color)

Red, Green and Mint Cutie

iStyle... Hey, June! You've been good to Me!

What happens in June, stays in June! 
Summer had begun even though most days it didn't feel like it. 
I'm back to the REAL office, which means real work clothes... ugh! 
Summer is the time to work from home... did my job not get that memo?
Oh well... back to shining on the weekends! 


Aunt Paula had a Birthday Dinner.

My Cousin Tori was born.

Minty Fresh at Brunch.
My colors are always coordinated.

My Cher Bear graduated from middle school.

NY for Ari's birthday. 

Cab rides with these cuties.

Birthday Dinner for Ari.

Family.

Big Booty Hoes.

Rooftop party for the birthday girl!

NY Brunchin'.

Fathers day dinner... I made my dad take the picture. lol

Shadows.

Church hat flow.

He matches my fly!

Wine festival.

Baltimore City Lights.

City View birthday party.

Working from home... my last day.

#TBT... High School
Hey Dawn and Lerin!

Brought New Shoes. 
Sophia Websters!

Club-ing on a work night.

Lunch with Friends. 

Photobomb by this guy!
My nephew is badder than yours!

Harbor Views.

Contrasting in the workplace. 

Dressed for the work Jungle. 

Mirror tents and Garden Parties. 

Camouflaging. 

June it's been fun... now it's time to give the Summer some! 
Hit me in the comment section if you want outfit details! 
Let's be fly this Summer! 

Let the Good times Role Cutie

iStyle... A Macy's Shopping Party!

Finally during Mother's day weekend I had my first Baltimore 
Macy's Shopping Party!! I've had one in DC and VA, but never
one this close to home. I was so excited! I wanted everyone to come 
and witness the magic I make with Macy's clothing. 

Depending on the store it can be very hard to style like me or very easy. 
But each show I try my best to take in the environment, clients, and 
selection when I choose my styles. 

This particular show I get to have fun, playing with color 
and Spring/Summer trends!
























My Ladies!




My Mom!

My Aunt!

My Team!

My Office!

My Poster!

The event was pretty awesome!
Thanks to all my fam, friends and supporters who attended the Shopping Party!
Love ya! 

StylistCutie 

iStyle... My Birthday.BornDay.Taurus.Bull.Diamond.Twenty-Eighth... That's Me!



It's my birthday and I took my talents to New York. 
There will be family, friends, dinner and dancing... oh my!

oh. Hey. Beyonce'.

Birthday Flowers.

Skirt.


Dinner.

Family.

Cake.

Jimmy. Dolce. Louboutin. Gucci.

Dancers.



Dance Machines.

Violinist.

Times Square.
The city that never sleeps... was sleep!

MMM. Soho.

In the City.


Atlantic City.

Birthday Cake.

The End.

My Birthday was Absolutely AMAZING.
Thanks to all who participated! 
Love ya! 

BirthdayCutie

iStyle... May.I.Miss.You.

I've been sitting here battling with what to blog.

I know I want to blog, but it's been so long. Where do I start?! Do I start from today and forget about all the fab'ness from the past few months? Or do I try to go back and post the old and try to post the new? Ugh! Decisions... Decisions! I want to start doing an outfit per post and not really having several looks in one post. But I need to play catch up... so I will have a collage for May and one for June. Then start fresh with July! Want to see it? Here it goes!!!!

May...


Prepping. 

Good. Day. Baltimore.

Styling Jeans for Fox45.





Happy Hour.

Macy's Style Event.

Mothers Day Brunch.

Westchester. NY.

Layered.

Inner Harbor.

Work.

New Hair.

Car Flicks.

Hibiscus. 

Shopping.

D.C. Parties.

Cookouts. 

Concerts. 

Ratchet Club Behavior!

Elevator Rides.

Prom.

Big Top Fun.

Home Team. 

Books. Summer Reads. 

May was great! 
Now it's time to give the Summer some! 

MayCutie

iStyle... April Showers!

APRIL. TAURUS. 4.28. MY TIME TO SHINE

April is my favorite month of the year. 
Why? 
Because it's my birthday month and damnit my birthday is a celebration!!! 

Spring break... Miami!


Art. Wine. Words. Pants.


New Birthday Shoe ALERT!

Mall.

NYC Cab Life.

Dinner Dates!

Parties.

Sparkles.

Shopping.

Baby Shower Flow.

Birthday Parties.

NYC Birthday Dinner.

Out Having Fun. 

...and that's a wrap for April! 
I had more fun than can ever be captured in a picture! 

AprilCutie

iStyle... Shine Bright Like a Diamond!

I got my last minute tickets to see that chick RIHANNA!!!

I was so excited! 
This concert gave me a reason to put on this pink metallic cheetah circle skirt!
Oh and it was during my Birthday week... the #TurnUp must continue!

I put together this video because I have absolutely nothing else to do! lol!

Beware... it's Complicated! 




Often times I know what I want to wear and it just works out... other times it becomes complicated!
I normally tare my closet apart looking for stuff...
This look with the Chartreuse blouse and Pink circle skater shirt was actually my first choice!

Shirt: BCBG
Skirt: French Connection
Shoes: Christian Louboutin

NavyCutie

iStyle... What Will I Do This Summer?! Bucket List edition...

I was over on GorgeousInGrey.com and my friend Ty created a Bucket List. Reading her list I thought (to myself ) this would be a good way to jot down fun things I always say I want to experience but never get around to doing them, and attempting to take part in them this Summer. I'm not a big fan of Summer, I can do without extreme heat, I don't have to put any effort into what I wear and sweating is NOT sexy.

But I am a fan of longer days, swimsuits, and fun outdoor activities!

So here's my list of things I want to accomplish this Summer... and Hopefully I can tag along on some of Ty's! Here's to an adventures iStyle Summer!

1. Swim
Like the real kind of swimming. Putting my whole head underwater and resurfacing swinging my hair, looking like a Baywatch babe! I'm a black girl in all it's natural/unnatural hair gloom. I don't want to be the one sitting on the side of the pool looking all fab in my swimsuit and not really enjoying the water. This Summer I plan to enjoy the water!







2. Hiking

I like to think I'm an outdoorsie kinda girl. I hate bugs but I love being outside!(I say that now but when the heat and bugs come, I'm going to be running inside.) This Summer I would like to find some good trails in MD or where ever I'm visiting and EXPLORE! Hopefully my girlies will join me!






3. Sewing

I will dust off my sewing skills (or lack there of) and begin sewing some garments. I have so many ideas and need to start executing them before I spend too much money buying these things I could easily make! Ha! First things first I have to buy a sewing machine, and take a class to brush up on the basics.












4. Sky Diving

Needs no explanations.  Yes, I want to get in a plane and jump out!










5. I'm sure there's more I would like to accomplish this Summer, I'll update as things come to mind!


Have a great Summer everyone! Make it the best Summer yet! 

Let me know what you guys plan to do this Summer, make a list, put it into the universe and it will happen.

:)
Summer Cutie

iStyleLikeMe Is STYLING Macy's Shopping Party!!!

Come join me and my team at Macy's White Marsh in the Impulse department MAY 11th!!!

It's a shopping party with a DIY host, manicurist, DJ, refreshments and live models styled by me!

Summer is approaching and I've got the trends for you to be at your fashionable best!!

After the presentation you can shop with me and get consulting advice!!

I hope to see you there!!!

Saturday from 1pm to 3pm!!

Desiree and George are y'all ready to turn up in White Marsh??!?!



Xoxo ❤
CUTIE