Is it Spring yet? #OOTD ft. DIY Ankara African Print Skirt

Yes! My favorite time of year is just about here!

Happy March 1st ❤

I cannot begin to explain how much I love Spring time! 

The weather 🌹, my birthday 👑 ( April 18 ) and of course...the Spring Style!

Spring is the time to play with different colors and textures and to just have fun! I will be doing tons of #OOTD posts and videos so stay tuned!

If you follow me on Instagram (@RbyRachaelRae) you will have seen that I received tons of Ankara (African) fabric from my father in Nigeria and OMG I am so excited! I am in sewing heaven and and the DIYs are coming... The first of which is this beautiful pleated maxi skirt I made and I am loving it. Maxi skirts are a great transition from Winter to Spring while the weather is warming up. I paired this gorgeous skirt with this classic denim button up from Ross. I wore Nude heels that morning to church then switch tno nude flats after. Which is another reason I love maxi skirts...you can dress them up or down!

No worries though! I filmed an easy DIY for this skirt which will be up later this week on my channel! Until the check out my other videos on YouTube (Click Here) and follow my blog for updates!
Love you all...MUAH! 💋

Denim Shirt: Ross (Similar Here)

Maxi Skirt: DIY *Coming soon

Sunglasses: Forever 21

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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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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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The Fall Poncho #OOTD

Happy Saturday!

Its been a bit muggy here in Florida but today we had a slight breeze (LOL) which means for a Florida girl to whip out the boots and cute sweaters. In this case I wore a long sleeve black ribbed sweater dress with my black booties . To complete the look I featured this super comfortable and trendy burgundy Fall Poncho, which I got at Forever 21 for only $10 for Black Friday! I love it so much! Ponchos are so stylish this season while adding warmth and they scream Fall! There are so many ways to style it and they are very warm and cozy as well. I topped of this look with a black hat and Cherry Bomb lipstick from Wet n Wild cosmetics. Fall is for layering and still managing to stay warm and comfortable and this look is definitely one of my Fall favorites.  This look and more are in my new Black Friday Haul on my YouTube channel. Click the link to watch and let me know which item is your favorite! 

Black Friday Haul << Click Here

 

 

 

 

Sweater Dress, Hat, Poncho, and booties from Forever 21.

   My favorite Fall Ponchos: 

    Forever 21 / Charlotte Russe / Zara
H&M / Asos / Missguided 
Boohoo

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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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and my YouTube Channel!!

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5 Ways to style "The Leather Jacket" for Fall

Happy Monday Everyone!

Fall is here and other then pumpkin spice lattes...Style is my favorite thing about Fall! Transitioning my Summer wardrobe to Fall is so much fun! An essential piece for every closet this season is the Leather Jacket! I love how it upgrades any outfit and instantly makes you look chic, edgy and put together. There are so many ways to style the leather jacket and here are 5 ways that I love to wear this piece for every day this Autumn! 

I got this quilted black leather jacket from Forever 21 for only $22 dollars! Leather Jacket. 

Also, click on the video link to watch my First LOOK BOOK! I am so excited and will be doing more look books in the future! Make sure to Thumbs Up, Comment, and Subscribe! Love you all....MUAH!!!!

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Look 1: Layers

Layering up is a great way to style the Leather Jacket. With cold mornings and breezy days you can layer up your look and take off pieces as the day goes on and be able to layer back up for the Fall nights.

Plaid Shirt: Forever 21 Similar Styles

Gray tank: Ross

Black Skinnies: Ross Similar

Black Booties: Forever 21 Similar

Purse: Michael Kors Similar

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Look 2: Girls Night

Girls Night or any night out this season screams Leather Jacket! Paired with a crop top and pencil skirt simply chics up this look effortlessly.

Crop Top: Ross

Pencil Skirt: Boohoo Click Here

Heels: ZooShoo Click Here

Clutch: DIY DIY Video Similar Style

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Look 3: Flirty & Edgy

Style is a reflection of who you are. I am sometimes flirty and have a little edge. This outfit embodies that with this flirty and flowy skater skirt.

Striped Shirt: Cotton On

Skater Skirt: Cotton On

Tights: Forever 21 Click Here

Boots: Ross Similar

Hat: Forever 21 Similar

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Look 4: Casual Chic

Casual chic is my favorite style because mixes a cute piece with a laid back piece which make it looks like you tried hard...but you didn't ;-)

Midi Dress: H&M Similar

Slip ons: Forever 21 Similar

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Look 5: Fall Date Night

My hubby and I do a lot of casual date nights and being comfortable and cute is very important to me. This look is something I would soo wear out this season for a Fall festival or a the simple "dinner and a movie."

High Waist Skinnies: Fashion Nova

Scarf: Forever 21 Forever 21

Cropped Sweater: Charlotte Russe: Similar

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Which one was your favorite?? Let me know in the comments! 

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Make sure to
Click the link below for the Fall Look Book on all these looks!

5 Ways to Style the Leather Jacket

Thanks for watching!

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