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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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SSL OOTD| I’m Rediscovering The Joy of Classic White Trainers

What’s more classic than white trainers/ sneakers? I mean, you can wear them with almost anything. And now, as we’ve turned our back on traditional rules of fashion, we can wear our favorite white sneakers year round. You wanna know a secret? I haven’t woren white sneakers since 7th grade. WHAT? Yeah, I know, but it’s true. Let me tell why. Back in middle school, my…

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SSL OOTD| Be Festive Yet Practical In Giving This Holiday Season

WHY CELEBRATE? Merry Christmas SSLs! On today, what better way than to celebrate Christ’s birth than with family and friends, giving to those in need? During the holiday season, we sometimes get so caught up in the little things: getting/ giving gifts, checking off every item on our to-do lists, finishing every dish on our holiday menus. I do understand that this can be very easy…

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SSL OOTD| Classic Vintage Sweaters, High-waisted Jeans, & Suede Booties Never Truly Go Out of Style

It’s almost Christmas time SSLs! And while lots of ladies are excited to go out and shop for the latest stylish pieces, I get a kick out of restyling my own wardrobe. While I’m definitely not a minimalist, I strive to make my closest work for me. I’m absolutely tired of having pieces go unworn or neglected. It’s a total waste of closest space. So, when…

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SSL OOTD| Turtleneck Sweaters Confuse Me

*This post does contain an affiliate link that’ll ultimately redirect you to the retailer mentioned below. While they are super cozy for these now frightful winter day, I don’t understand why I have such a hard time wearing turtle necks. Catalogue models make them look so easy to style. Literally, every time I attempt to style the neck I take several minutes folding and refolding the scarf…

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SSL OOTD| Styling Stereotypical Comfort Shoes is Possible

When you grow up with hard-to-fit feet as I have, you’ll come to discover many “comfort” or orthopedic shoe brands. As a child, I dreaded going into these stores because they didn’t have youthful styles that paired well with my girly looks. I thought almost every shoe was hideous. I mean, what 12 year old girl wants to buy their shoes from the same store as…

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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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