Ankara Everything! ~ DIY Summer Crop Top & Skirt

Hey Loves!

 I am loving #Summer2016 .... but the highs in Florida are up to 105 degrees! This weather has me wearing very little clothes (hehe) but still remaining stylish of course. I had some Ankara fabric that I had been meaning to use and decided to make a crop top and a skirt with it. I love two piece sets because you can either wear them together or separately...so it's kind of like having three outfits?! Using my DIY tutorial for an off the shoulder top I re-purposed it while making the top and just cut the fabric shorter to create a crop top. For the skirt bottom I used the same tutorial, however I did not add sleeves and I cut it longer for it to be a skirt and voila! An easy DIY Ankara off the shoulder crop top and skirt set! You can easily make this set with any fabric, Ankara is my fabric of choice because it is so vibrant and colorful and of course because I am Nigerian :-) 

To make this two piece set follow my easy DIY tutorial! 

 Click Here for tutorial : DIY Off the Shoulder Top Tutorial

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 ~ DIY Ankara Crop Top and Skirt Set by RbyRachaelRae ~

Crop Top & Skirt : DIY

Sandals: GoJane (Sold Out) Similar Here

Necklace : Forever 21  Here

Sunglasses: Forever 21 Similar Here

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MUAH!!

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Sew Stylish DIY Off-the-Shoulder Summer top

Hey Loves!

I am so excited for summer and ready to rock all the trends! The biggest trending item I am seeing everywhere is the off-the-shoulder top or cold-shoulder! They are flattering on every body type and reveal just your shoulders for a flirty and sexy look. They are sold everywhere and I saw this same top at Zara for $50! Being the bargainista that I am...I did not buy it Lol...however I wanted it so bad! It looked easy enough to make so I did! I made it for less than $10 too! ..and so can you!

Click the link below for the DIY tutorial on my YouTube channel!

DIY Off the Shoulder Top Tutorial

More pics and outfit details below!

This shirt is my absolute favorite now! I have gotten so many compliments and might start selling them...so look out! Its so light and flowy with a little bit of flirtiness. I wore this top for a casual Saturday look and paired it with one of my favorite high waisted jeans, some summer flats, a cross-body and a choker. Chokers are also finding their way back to the scene! I am a 90's kid and LOVED chokers growing up and I am so happy they are making a comeback!


Shirt: DIY Similar HERE and HERE

Jeans: ROSS Similar HERE and HERE

Flats: Charlotte Russe

Cross-body : ShoeLand

Choker: Amazon HERE


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Easy No-Sew DIY Sleeveless Coat/Vest

I love recreating hot trends!

This easy No-Sew DIY was inspired by the growing trend of the sleeveless coat/vest.

I love these because I think of them more as an accessory to your outfit. They can go over casual wear, your work style and pretty much anything to upgrade your look and instantly make you look more high fashion! 

These coats are actually so easy to make that you do not even need a needle or thread. Below is a link to the DIY video of how to make one of these. If you make one please make sure to @ me on social media! 

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>>>>Click Here to Watch DIY Sleeveless Coat Tutorial<<<<<

Outfit Deets:

Coat: DIY (click link above)
Sweater Dress: Forever 21 
Boots: Just Fab
Sunglasses: Forever 21
Hair: www.wigtypes.com
Lip: Wet n Wild "StopLight Red"

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Celeb Slay4Less : Karrueche

Hello Happy Friday!!

 Are  you all excited for the weekend?? I am! 

I am even more excited because I am starting a new style series called "Celeb Slay4Less" which will highlight a celebrity every week and her style and I will recreate the look for less! I love celeb style but lets be serious...who can afford it? Being a bargain fashionista I live to find style deals and love looking great on a budget!

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This week the style spotlight is on Karrueche Tran, the infamous ex-girlfriend of singer Chris Brown. This past week at New York Fashion Week she rocked a gorgeous printed jumpsuit with a blush duster for the Laquan Smith Presentation.

Below is the recreated look and links to each item! 

Check out my blog each week for a different Celeb Slay4Less and if you would like me to recreate a celebrity look make sure to connect with me via social media @RbyRachaelRae!!

 Blush Duster : Miss Selfridge $105
 Cream Jumpsuit : Top Shop $14 (Sold Out) Similar Here & Here
Necklace : Nordstrom Rack $15.00 Here
Blush Pumps : Jessica Simpson $89 Here
Cross-body bag : Dune Ediamond $43 Here or Here $22
Nail Polish : Maybelline $3 Here
MAC Lipstick : Fresh Brew $17 Here
E.L.F Cosmetics : Blush and Bronzing Powder $4 Here

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My January Favorites + a Mini Haul!

Hello Gorg!

We are way into February however I still wanted to let you guys in on what products I have been loving this year so far! They include food, beauty and of course fashion! I uploaded a January favorites video plus I did a mini haul of some items I purchased in January. If you would like to see please click the link below to watch! Make sure you Thumbs Up, Comment and Subscribe to my channel! Muah!!

Click link here to watch! >>>>>>January Favs + Mini Haul <<<<<<<<<<

Gorgeous Wavy Bob! The Janet Collection "Niki" Wig

Hello Gorgeous!

New Year...New Me?? Lol, Well I took that saying literally this year and decided after years and years of long weaves and extensions, to do a short style...ie...the bob. I loved when Kim Kardashion rocked her short wavy bob and went online to WigTypes to search for a look-a-like. I also did not want to spend and arm and a leg. I found a beautiful affordable one HERE called "NIKI" for $16!! Click

below for a link to my review on my channel!

Janet Collection Wig Review "Niki"

CLICK HERE!

Sew Stylish: Easy DIY Shirt/Shift Dress Tutorial

Happy New Year!!

I hope you had a great Holiday Break and are ready for new beginnings this New Year! I have set my goals for this year which include continuing to build a closer relationship with God, working out regularly and doing more videos for YouTube! My first video of the year is an easy DIY Shirt/Shift Dress. I have seen these dresses a lot in stores and online and thought...I should make one! And film a tutorial of course! Click the link below to watch and make sure to like, comment, and subscribe! I will be uploading videos once a week on DIYs, fashion, hauls, beauty and lifestyle! I love you all and have a blessed New Year!

>>>> Click Here for Easy DIY Shirt/Shift Dress Tutorial !! <<<<

Dress: DIY
Tights: Forever 21
Thigh High Boots: JustFab
Purse: Michael Kors
Leather Jacket: Forever 21
Hat: Forever 21

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First Time in NYC||Travel Vlog

Hey Loves!!

So sorry I have not posted in awhile. I recently got all four of my wisdom teeth removed so I have been resting because this pain is REAL! I am feeling almost 100% now so I finally got to upload my travel vlog from my first trip to New York! I visited one of my girlfriends from college earlier this month and literally had one of the best times of my life! It was my first time in the Big Apple and I had such an awesome time! Fall in New York is so beautiful and I love Fall fashion! Here are some of my looks from the trip and click below for a link to my travel vlog! Hope you all had a great weekend! MUAH!! -RbyRachaelRae

Look 1: Brunch in Brooklyn 

T-Shirt: Charlotte Russe $5 (In store)

Leather Jacket: Forever 21- Sold out (Similar)

High-waisted jeans: Fashion Nova Fashion Nova

Riding boots: Charlotte Russe Charlotte Russe

Fringe Cross-Body: H&M H&M

Look 2: Casual Night at The MoMA

Midi Dress: H&M (sold out) Similar

Hat: Forever 21 Click Here

Slip ons:Similar

Look 3: Fall in Times Square

Turtleneck: Forever 21 Click Here

Leather leggings: H&M Click Here

Booties: Forever 21 Similar

Duster/Cardigan: Sirens (In store) Similar

Look 4: Subway Style 

Leather Jacket: Forever 21 Here

White shirt: Kohls Here

Scarf: Walmart (In store)

Acid Wash Leggings: Target (sold out) Similar

Sneakers: Payless Here

Link to my "First Time in NYC Vlog"

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