Fashion week this year has been a blast and the best part was doing it with my friend Sharra at Sharra Greene Styling

Day 1:

The first event I went to was thrown by my Style Collective sisters. The event was held at Anne Taylor and it was a fun filled event where we were able to mingle, meet fellow bloggers going to the shows, and capture great looks.

I was able to meet some fabulous girls and you can see a few of my favorite looks on my NYFW Highlight on Instagram.

Day 2:

To prepare for fashion week I created a schedule and kept track of my appointments, times and locations of everywhere I needed to be through my Google Calendar app. The first order of the day was my hair appointment at 9am.

Next, I carefully dressed and applied my makeup, hopped on a train, and then met my photographer before the show at 2pm where we shot at my new favorite place called The Park.

Finally, it was show time at 4pm. I was able to attend the Oxford Fashion Studio Group Show and it was great to see several amazing shows. My favorite designers were Ron Ramos New York and Pheren Couture.

Day 3:

The last day was a lot less hectic because the show didn’t even start until 6pm. I had the whole day to rest, put on a mask, and primp for the last show. Around 12pm, I started getting ready to meet my photographer Monica at 4pm before the show at 6pm.

At 6pm, I attended the Landeros NY Nocturne Fashion Show. The show was really amazing and featured edgy suits including a galore of patterns and textures that played with plaid, vinyl trench coats, and artfully disheveled blouses reminiscent of the 80s/90s. It was truly a well done show and the models gave off a fierce face to match the aesthetic. Highlights from this show can also be found on my Instagram.

Outfit Details:

Two Piece Set: Nasty Gal

White Boots: Nasty Gal

Black Blazer: Thrifted DKNY

Shot by: Monica Krystel Rose

The difference between fashion and style is that you can follow the trends but trends come and go in seasons while style sticks. A sense of style is really more intuitive and personal because essentially your sense of style comes from you figuring out what works for you and how you want to present yourself in the world. It essentially speaks for itself and as soon as you step into the room everyone can recognize that it is your look. Your sense of style becomes so ingrained into your brand that if anyone else takes any aspect of your style then it is easily recognized as your brand and your style.

There are very few people who have such an iconic look that is just there’s but here are 3 influencers who have claimed their groove.

SZA

SZA has definitely claimed her signature look with her long, full, natural hair, iconically styled with two full ponytails in the front of her head and full flowing hair in the back. SZA’s style is also inspired by the 90s with her her oversized and loose fitted clothes with funky accessories.

A post shared by SZA (@sza) on Dec 4, 2017 at 4:16pm PST

Solange

Solange is an artist in every word and her style reflects her artistry. Her style is so uniquely Solange that no one can fully claim her look. She plays around with monochrome looks, 60’s and 70’s influences, and loose clothing that has movement. Solange also doesn’t stick to the same hairstyle but may have big Diana Ross hair one and then braids the next day. Solange’s style reflects her fun personality and her artistry.

A post shared by Solange (@saintrecords) on Dec 24, 2017 at 10:49am PST

Kahlana Barfield Brown

Kahlana Barfield is Instyle’s Beauty Editor and she continually serves looks that are effortlessly her own. Her style which is reminiscent of her confident, cool vibe fits as she is usually seen pairing different combinations of loose fitted tops and bottoms. She has also mastered the structured unstructured look and she is not afraid to play with vibrant colors and shapes.

A post shared by Kahlana Barfield Brown (@kahlanabarfield) on Dec 16, 2017 at 10:39am PST

Comment down below if you think these ladies have style and who else you think may have style!

Fur Coats

Pink Plastic Lola Faux Fur Hooded Coat, $130

Urban Outfitters Charlie Long Faux Fur Coat, $129

Nasty Gal One Fur All Cropped Jacket, $112

Oversized Coats

Urban Outfitters Oversized Snow Parka Coat, $89

ASOS Storm and Marie Lydia Oversized Tailored Coat, $151

ASOS Made In Kenya Robe With Balloon Sleeves, $174

Military Style

Shein Oversized Camo Parka Jacket Camouflage, $55

Zara Military Style Jacket, $59

Na-kd Camo Trench Coat, $106.95

Shearling Coats

Missguided Black Waterfall Shearling Jacket, $43

Nordstrom Rack BB Dakota Bosworth Faux Leather & Faux Shearling Lined Coat, $55.97

ASOS Vera Moda Longline Faux Shearling Panel Coat, $67.50

Comment down below your favorite coat trend!

High end products are more money and supposedly a better quality then drugstore products. What if you could receive the same quality product for a lower price. I’m about to help you save your coins and share some drugstore dupes for popular high end products.

High End: Nars Radiant Creamy Concealer

Dupe: Maybelline Fit Me Concealer

High End: Fenty Beauty’s Trophy Wife

Dupe: LA Colors Shimmering Loose Eyeshadow in Sunshine

High End: Too Faced Better Than Sex Mascara

Dupe: Loreal Paris Voluminous Lash Paradise

High End: Anastasia Beverly Hills Brow Wiz

Dupe: Loreal Paris Brow Stylist Definer

High End: Buxom Lip Gloss in Dolly

Dupe: Colourpop Ultra Gloss Lip in Finder’s Keepers

Comment down below if you’ve tried these dupes and they have worked just as great as the high end product!