***Fashion Flash: Vote for Parker***

Vote for me in the Lane Bryant Fashion Style-Off Challenge. From now through June 14, you can vote once a day for my look. Please spread the word and vote everyday!

Click here for desktop voting:
https://www.facebook.com/LaneBryant/app_518902761478076

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https://www.wf-site.com/microsite/pages/2d733294fbb92ee0

xoxo-

Parker S. <3

Lane Bryant Fashion Style-Off

Hey Guys! A few weeks ago, I got some really great news. I was chosen to attend the Lane Bryant blogger conference at Full Figure Fashion Week in NYC and compete in the Style-Off Challenge! One of the best parts about the challenge is that they gave me a $200 gift card to style my look. Being a budget conscious fashionista, I immediately knew that I would be able to style more than one look with $200 bucks, so I decided to hit www.lanebryant.com to see what kind of damage I could do.

Now, don't get me wrong, I love online shopping, but sometimes you need a little instant gratification. After choosing a few pieces online, I decided to venture into my Lane Bryant store of choice at The Avenue West Cobb. I was immediately greeted by Assistant Manager Clarissa Alexander. After explaining my purpose, and showing Clarissa the items I found online and overall look I wanted to style, I think she was a little concerned.

As you already know, I have an affinity for color blocking and pattern play and the look I had chosen pushed the boundaries of both trends, even for me. Although I don't think she loved my overall vision, she never for one moment discouraged it. Unfortunately, the main components for my look were not available in store, however she was kind enough to honor the sale that was on lanebryant.com and order the missing pieces for me and ring my pieces up from the store.

After only 3 days of waiting, my pieces finally arrived. This was it, I would finally know if the look that I had envisioned would become a reality. After showing the un-styled pieces to my co-workers, friends and family, I was met with the same skepticism that plagued me from day one. As singular pieces, the juxtaposition of the patterns and colors was jarring, however with the proper styling and the right accessories I knew I could pull the look together. Fashion is about taking calculated risks to achieve amazing results and this look did just that. So, without further ado, I present to you, "Urban Jungle Chic".

Clothing: Lane Bryant, Clutch: Shoe Dazzle, Shoes: Shoe Mint, Necklace & Ring: Banana Republic (no longer available) Watch: Michael Kors, Sunglasses: Prada

What do you think??? I paired the Lane Collection Scuba Ankle Pants in bright chartruse with a 3/4 Sleeve Perfect Shirt in humus and topped it all off with the Floral Sateen Jacket! The thing I love most about the look is that it works for day or play and the combination of colors and patterns can make this look also transition in to fall. In the next day or so, you will be able to vote on looks styled by myself and several other fabulous bloggers on Facebook. The winner will be revealed at the blogger conference during FFFWeek. I would love your votes and I will keep you posted with the deets. I would like to give a special thank you to Lane Bryant for their vote of confidence in me as well as to the team at Lane Bryant at The Avenue West Cobb for being so AWESOME! 

"Make the world your personal runway!"

See you on the front row-

Parker S. <3 

#OOTD Day to Play

There's nothing I love more than taking an outfit from day to play. Because I live about 45 minutes outside of the city, I always need a change of clothes if I'm planning to go out. When I don't feel like dragging around a whole new outfit, I keep the base look and switch up the accessories. A couple of weeks ago, I received my polka dot ASOS peplum from Gwynnie Bee. Since today is casual Friday, I decided to pair it with my new denim jeggings c/o Lane Bryant, 1901 Maui driving shoes from Nordstrom (color no longer available) and a jute shopping tote from Marshall's.

Thankfully I was able to leave work early today. I decided to amp up my ensemble by just switching up the accessories. I added my FAVE yellow blazer from Talbot's (no longer available), mint green pumps from Sole Society, and my Henri Bendel laptop sleeve as an oversized clutch (no longer available). By changing up those elements, I transformed my cutesy casual look into city chic! I hope you're inspired to transform your look from day to play!



"Make the world your personal runway!"

xoxo-

Parker S <3

***Fashion Flash***

Join Rene Miller and the entire RMP crew tomorrow for Live from the Loews, St. Lucia Edition. This will be the official send off party for Atlanta's Next Best Winner Tony Tatum. Doors open at 6pm and best of all it's totally free! Check out the flyer below for the all deets!

xoxo-

Parker S. 

Pattern Play: Flowers and Stripes

I'm sure you've guessed by now that I march to the beat of a different style drummer. I love the idea of mixing bold, unrelated patterns together and creating a quirky, unexpected look that is all my own. A few days ago, I created an outrageous "Hello Spring" combo. I paired a structured, striped jacket from Talbot's with a flirty, floral Duro Olowu for JCP skirt.

I will be the first to admit, it was a lot of look, but I was determined to "own" it! The patterns were completely unrelated, however they told a similar color story.  To ground the 2 bold patterns, I incorporated a bold, orange Worthington Collection silk blouse from JCP. Of course, the devil is in the details, so I added my favorite lion head necklace from Twelve 24 Boutique, Tom Ford sunglasses, Talbot's clutch and ShoeMint pumps. Although I had a lot going on, somehow it all came together to make a Perfectly Parker look. What do you think? Are you adventurous enough to try a little #patternplay?


"Make the world your personal runway!"


xoxo-


Parker S.

***Fashion Flash***

After weeks of auditions and fierce competition, tonight Rene Miller will choose Atlanta's Next Best! Join me at Taboo 2 Bar & Bistro to find out who will walk away with not only coveted the title of Atlanta's Next Best but also the opportunity of a lifetime to perform at the St. Lucia Jazz festival. In addition to the contestant winning a trip, one lucky member of the audience tonight will also win an all expenses paid trip for 2 to St. Lucia!

The winner will stay at the newly renovated St. James Club Morgan's Bay Resort. This slice of paradise is situated on 25 picturesque acres of tropical gardens and overlooks the crystal blue Caribbean Sea. Being an all inclusive resort, St. James Club Morgan's Bay boasts a variety of activities and amenities so there is something for everyone! From an enchanted evening of dining at Le Jardin Restaurant, to exploring the picturesque, tropical terrain, St. James Club offers exactly what you are seeking. Additionally, the winner also gets the opportunity to attend the St. Lucia Jazz festival and cheer on the Atlanta's Next Best winner! 

I  don't know about you, but I'm keeping my fingers crossed. In order to win, you must be in the house tonight at 7:00 at Taboo 2 Bar & Bistro. I hope to see you there. Who knows, it might just be you lying on the beaches of St. Lucia! 

xoxo-

Parker S. 

March Madness

WOW, I can't believe it's April already!!! As expected, March proved to be a very busy me. Check out a few of the things I did last month...

I kicked things off by lounging on the beaches of Maui courtesy of Brighton Collectibles. As you may remember, I designed a Presidential charm in support of Barack Obama and won their nationwide contest! The grand prize was a trip to our President's home state of Hawaii! While in Maui, I also celebrated my one year Blogiversary. I had such an amazing time relaxing and experiencing the local culture. I noshed on many delectable treats and enjoyed spending time with my mom, who was my guest on the trip.

After getting back in the groove of things, I popped over to "iwi fresh" for a refreshing "retweet" hosted by blogger buddy Nikka Shae of Oh!Nikka. I first found out about this Castleberry Hills hidden gem by attending the inaugural edition of the Chic Boutique Tour. From hand made scrubs and oils, to relaxing massages and pedicures, Iwi Fresh is a smorgasbord of refreshing goodies. It's a great haven to escape a hectic day or a fun place to take over for a pampered girls night out.

With all that pampering, I was able to step into the roll of style judge for the Atlanta's Next Best auditions. Radio and TV personality Rene Miller annually hosts the competition. Over the course of couple of months, she narrows down a mass of singers and musicians to 1 lucky hopeful who will accompany her to the St. Lucia Jazz Festival to perform on the International Stage! In addition to embarking on this opportunity of a lifetime, the lucky winner also receives a full photo shoot and a professionally recorded single. I'll be covering the final 2 nights of performances on this one, so stay tuned.

From the judges table, I jumped into the classroom at Google's Atlanta Headquarters for the kick off of the Powerplug PR Conference. Thanks to my friends at The Garner Circle, I was able to attend this amazing conference. From maximizing social media to advice on business ethics and best practices, budding publicists and bloggers were endowed with a wealth of valuable information. A couple of the recurring themes throughout the conference were that there is strength in numbers and not to burn bridges either personally or professionally.

Rounding out the month, I stepped out on the town with brand partners Angela Hargo & Melanie Williams of Twelve 24 Boutique. The lovely Francessa Nelo of Style by Cesca  presented an evening of fun and fashion showcasing the designs of established and budding Atlanta based African Designers. The show was upbeat and elegantly produced to highlight some of the most inspiring designs I have seen all season. I can't wait to see what she has in store for her next fashion showcase.

As you can see, I am a girl on the go. Follow me on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for real-time updates. Until next time, "Make the world your personal runway and I'll see you on the front row!"

xoxo-

Parker S.