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SSL OOTD| Styling Two-tone Striped Denim with Colorblocking

So, I’ve been on a denim spree these last several months. I’ve bought like 5 pairs of jeans in the past 2-3 months. I know, I might be overdoing it a bit, but I do have some good reasons to splurge.  Denim of course is the most versatile piece to have in your wardrobe. With all the different washes, cuts, and styles–you have absolutely no limits…

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How To Prep Your Shoes For F/W

One of the most frustrating things about the change in the seasons is the change in wardrobe and matching accessories. A lot of our favorite shoes from the past seasons will no longer suffice as we face the cooler temps ahead. Luckily, there are some really great styling options to extend your last season shoes into the Fall and Winter months. Also, shoutout to my friend…

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Footwear Americana: Inside An American Footwear Factory

Amara Nicole and Munro & Co., Inc.’s CFO takes you into the Munro footwear factory in Arkansas. (This post may contain an affiliate link, redirecting readers to the featured shoe brand.) Hi Everyone! If you can’t already tell, I’m a bit of a shoe fanatic. Not only am I obsessed with the latest footwear trends and technology advancements, I’ve also grown more curious as to how…

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How Taffy Akner’s Gwyneth Paltrow/Goop New York Times Feature Got Me In My Queen Feet Feelings

GIRLLLL, LET ME TELL YOU WHAT HAPPENED! Have you all heard of Gwyneth Paltrow’s Goop? The company is definitely what my regular Pitchbook newsletter would name a “unicorn” for its really magical, hippy-ish qualities. Anyways, I wanted to learn more about this wellness company after hearing so much buzz about it over the last several weeks. I casually came across a featured NYT piece by Taffy Brodesser-Akner (see…

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Let’s Get Your Shoes, Style, and Summer In-Sync

*This post may contain affiliate links, which will ultimately redirect readers to the product(s) mentioned below. Here in Mississippi, it’s basically Summer, even though Summer doesn’t officially begin until June 21, 2018. With so much warm (HOT) weather, it’s time to get our wardrobes in formation to also follow suit. The best way to upgrade your style on a budget is to refresh your footwear and…

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SSL Trend| Expert Stylist Of Tailor St. Claire And I Talk Fashion Icons, Trends, and Space Shoes

Okay, so while I’ve noticed this trend for a while now, and I’m sorta kinda getting used to this much of a gag factor. Sneakers are becoming progressively more ugly by the season.  A a result, they’re starting to look more like footwear fit for astronauts and space cadets. Let me give you some quick context on my space shoe comparison with these new sneakers. So,…

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DIY Shoe Lover Fixes For Everyday Wear

*This post may contain affiliate links, which will ultimately redirect readers to the product and/ retailer mentioned below. So you say you’re a shoe lover, huh?! Well, how much do you do to actually maintain your shoes for long-term wear? The reality is that your shoes are an investment, especially if you’re spending  your hard earned coins on quality shoes. You should take the time to…

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Explore A New Mani/ Pedi Style With White Nail Polish

White Nail Enamel Do you have a few beauty tricks that instantly make you start feeling yourself? It could be a special hairstyle, your ABSOLUTE favorite dress, a particular fragrance, or something completely invisible to the world. One of my instant footwear style/ beauty gems is white nail polish. My obsession with white nail enamel began when I saw a beautiful “Essence” or “Ebony” magazine editorial…

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The SSL Fix| Footwear DIY Tips for Everyday Glamour

If you love good shoes, then you know that they aren’t cheap. Let’s say you don’t have a lot of money or time to buy new shoes as often as you would like—How would you give your shoes a little pizzazz? IMAGINATION, of course. And your creative thinking could just lead you to the transformational power of accessories and DIY crafting. Wanna learn more? Keep reading…

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Keep Stylin’ Your Winter Boots With Your Favorite Looks This Spring

Every Spring, we heartily welcome the sun’s warmth and race to our favorite Spring colors and pieces. But we forget that Spring is a very transitional time–not just for out bodies and eating habits but also for our wardrobes. While it’s not quite Summer just yet, we still experience the leftover withdrawal symptoms of Winter’s chill. Fortunately for us, there is a solution. Why can’t we…

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Hey y’all! Thanks so much for dropping by. I’m Amara Nicole, a modern Mississippi Belle with a heart for all things creative. Oh yeah, I also have an interesting relationship with shoes. My tiny corner of the Internet is the space where I invite you all into my Southern Queendom, where I highlight my adventures at home and abroad on my journey to self-liberation. Read more..

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