Belk 'Be A Mix Master' - 2015 Fall Fashion Preview

This season, Belk says let your style express who you are. How you wear it is just as exciting as what you wear. Mix it up, push the envelope and play with a lineup full of polished pieces, luxe fabrics and bold patterns. The look is in the mix.

This Fall look forward to Sharp Cuts: Fashion Forward, Sleek + Chic, Ultra-Modern Textiles, Sleek, sculptural and artfully chic. This fall, shapes shift and take a softer turn for added drama. A-lines and soft shoulders. Chunkier knits and zipper details. Shine and elevated leathers. The perfect combos that blur modern lines for a cool, contemporary look. You know your best angle, now it’s time to strike your pose. Uptown Folk: A Cultural Mish Mash, Embellished Elegance, Handcrafted Couture Flashback to the 70s with an updated spin. Opulent fabrics, embellished tapestries and woodland patterns create a handcrafted feel. Rich colors go with everything. When you walk into a room, this retro cultural mish mash will make a bold statement before you even say a word. Town & Country: A Trad Twist, Easy Luxe Oversized sweaters in lush yarns are soft and sophisticated. Elegant jackets with hide-and-seek details come out to play. Gold jewels, velvet bags and boots are grand discoveries. It’s feminine and refined—tailor made just for you. 

Below are a few of my favorite looks.

Steve Madden: Varcity Heels, $99

Free People: Skinny Mockneck Sweater, $98; Plaid Mini Skirt, $88; Clean Vegan Jacket, $198

Sophie Max: Leatherette Jacket, $98; Suede Dress, $98

     Vintage America Blues: Mona Printed Maxi Dress, $99.50  

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Belk Southern Style Summit at Charleston Fashion Week

If I had to choose ONE word to sum up the Belk Southern Style Summit at Charleston Fashion Week it would be Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious = Super- "above" The Belk team provided me with an unique and memorable experience. I love the fashion surprises and intimate settings provided during this trip.  cali- "beauty"  The scenery of Charleston was breathtaking.  fragilistic- "delicate" I was amazed how the belk team selected delicate accessories and fabulous outfits that matched my personal style and I rocked them to perfection under the tents, expiali- "to atone",  To atone is to do something "right" to make up for doing something wrong. No wrong was done I just thought it would be cool for you to know what that meant and -docious "educable" during my time in Charleston I connected and networked with other bloggers and business professionals. Now it's time to give you an inside look to what happened during my time at the premier fashion event of the southeast known as Charleston Fashion Week! 

The First Activation at the Belk Tent was centered around the Spare Me Style Statement: A-line, columns and trumpet skirts, along with tunics, over-sized shirtings.

I wore a beautiful vegan leather perforated sheath dress from Muse and paired it with my houndstooth blazer and JustFab Vernon Heels and Gigi New York Black Clutch. I mixed and mingled inside of the Tent before heading to dinner with the Fabulous Trina Turk.

Touch-ups provided by Chanel --- Don't you just love these earrings from Towne and Reese

Belk Southern Style Summit Bloggers with Blair from Nunez PR Group

Cris from StyleAnthropy and I at Dinner

Meeting Trina Turk before Dinner

Trina Turk and I

Day 2 started at the Belk at Mount Pleasant for the spring style challenge --we were given $250 and had to create look around our French Connection Shoes. The Rules: Had to include a style statement and something from the most wanted list.

My French Connection shoes

Me before the challenge

Deep in thought trying to get my outfit together lol

I chose the Islander Style Statement:
Headwrap: belladuafe
Shirt: Trina Turk
Shorts:Crown and Ivy
Shoes: French Connection

 Cris from StyleAnthropy and I rocking the Islander Theme

Group Shot 

The second activation at the Belk Tent was Islander: pattern mixes, wraps, exotic details, eye-catching bright colors

 Tara, Chelsie and I walking to the Tent

 

Group Shot with Arlene Goldstein VP of Trend Merchandising and Fashion Direction at Belk and Fern Mallis creator of NY Fashion Week 

Outfit Details: 
Headwrap: belladuafe
Jumpsuit: Trina Turk
Shoes: DSW

 Erika from Fashion Chalet and I

Tara Belle From Northern Lights and Southern Belles and I 

Next Up the amazing Belk Fashion Show: 

 and on the last day the Southern Style Summit Bloggers participated in a roundtable discussion with Belk Executives. I really enjoyed speaking with the Marketing and Social Media teams they were interesting in learning more about us and what we do! It was truly an awesome experience. 

Vince Camuto Dress, French Connection Shoes and my awesome new Brahmin Bag

 I received so many awesome gifts some of which I posted already on instagram. I plan on sharing alot of the fashion and beauty items on the blog really soon so be sure to stay tuned for that! :)

Photo Credit: Caroline Tan and Terrence Edwards

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WHAT I WORE: Kiind Of Jordan Scuba Tee & Lana Midi Skirt

Today is the BIG day! Girls Night Out at Belk!! Kiind Of provided me with this amazing outfit from their Spring 2015 Collection. It's Super Comfy and Stylish! At the Garden Party you will enjoy exclusive discounts, Free beauty touch ups, Styling tips, a live DJ with giveaways every hour,  hors d’ouevres, desserts and wine!! See you all soon!

Outfit details:

 Jordan Scuba Tee: Kiind Of | Lana Midi Skirt: Kiind Of

“Belk has provided me with compensation for this post and my appearance at the event. However, all thoughts and opinions expressed are my own."

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I'm headed to Charleston Fashion Week

I'm SUPER excited to announce that I will be representing Belk at Charleston Fashion Week. I will be sharing my experience under the tent, behind the scenes and more --  I can't wait!

Belk, Inc.is returning to Baker Motor Company Charleston Fashion Week® as a major sponsor. This third year of the partnership includes an exclusive tent on the Fashion Village grounds and an extended runway show under the main tent on Thursday, March 19, 2015, known as Belk Night at Charleston Fashion Week®.

Charleston Fashion Week® 2015 is scheduled for March 17 – 21 under the tents in Marion Square in Charleston, South Carolina. This year, Belk welcomes several special guests to celebrate this exciting event. Fashion designer, Trina Turk is available for media interviews in the Belk tent on Thursday, prior to the Belk runway show, which will feature items from her new spring collection.

Belk continues this fashion celebration by hosting an exclusive group of top Southern bloggers for its first Southern Style Summit. These stylish social influencers will be in the Belk tent throughout the week and will be sharing their behind-the-scenes experience with fans and followers.

“For the third year running, Belk is a natural partner and fabulous addition to Charleston Fashion Week and we can hardly wait for this year’s series of amazing shows,” said Arlene Goldstein, vice president of trend merchandising and fashion direction at Belk. “This is the premiere fashion event in the South and we are excited to be hosting Trina Turk among our other amazing special guests and vendor partners.”

To complement Belk’s special guests throughout the week, the Belk Tent will feature a unique spring trend each day and several cosmetic vendors to provide guests with makeup touch-ups. Lancôme is featured on Tuesday, Chanel on Wednesday, Estée Lauder on Thursday, Jo Malone on Friday and Benefit on Saturday.

As part of CFW’s Charleston Weddings’ Spring Bridal Show presented by Gathering Events, Belk will feature a tablescape of wedding registry items from their extensive registry assortment.

For more information about Belk’s presence at Charleston Fashion Week®, please visit belk.com. For tickets, schedules, and other details about the week’s events, please visit charlestonfashionweek.com

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