ISSA New Biz Launch Party I’m super excited to announce that today is the official (soft) launch day of a really cool Mexican-inspired artisanal brand, Chokolita Boutique. Chokolita was founded by a friend of mine, Patricia Bolian, who is honoring her Mexican heritage while supporting women with embroidery expertise in Mexico. The brand combines everything I love in my clothes: feminine flair through their hand embroidered…
Hey Shoe Lovers! Welcome back to the latest edition of SSL News. Previously, I covered Footwear Brands That Are Putting Sustainability At The Forefront. You should check it out. Question. Have you heard of sculptured heels? As women, we have a certain idea of what heels look like, especially stilettos, right? They’re typically a skinny, simple rod-like shapes that make our legs look BOMB. Well, we’ve taken our…
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…
Hey Everyone! Can you believe Fall is basically here, and I still have ever-growing to-do list?! Two things things I’ve been working on accomplishing is master this self-photography thing. I just got a camera, and this stuff is no joke, but I’m going to take it one step at a time. Also, I have a goal of finishing this book, En El Pais Que Amamos, by…
*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…
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,…
*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…
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…
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…
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…
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..