Ladies are always asking, "How do I stay classy while being the most comfortable that I can be?" Well ask no more! Today I am sharing my top 5 secrets to staying comfortable while on the job.

Summer fashion means white, sheer, or exposed skin. All fun and flirty ways to express yourself during the warmer months, but a pain when you are on the big P. Revealing a few HUGE fashion and personal secrets about myself in this post that you will not want to miss.

Back from a week long vacation and ready to throw a curve ball at ya'll. You all are going to think I have lost my mind but remember, May is my series of "Finding Alex" and, well, Alex has definitely uncovered a whole new world of fashion! In this post, you are going to learn about my new strategy as a single momma and learn how you too can be more of a bad mama jama when it comes to protecting your children and yourself.

I am so excited to share my latest venture. My newest hobby has been to style StyleBlueprint's monthly What to Wear shoots for their Memphis edition and I have been having so much fun! Here is a sneak peek of some of my favorites from May's spread.

 
I had the pleasure of meeting Brandon, founder of BM Franklin and Co., on my trip to New York City this past January and got to learn all about the art of hat making, a craft that is very rare in the 20th century but very alive in the 1920's. Brandon created a custom piece for me to add to my collection that I like to describe as a classy pirate. Sounds like me right? Check out my new fashion accessory and learn all about Brandon and his profession in this interview post!

I'm bringing Tims back, YEA! I know it is spring and creeping in to summer but I am obsessing over my new black Timberlands.  They look fabulous with any look. Try a breezy floral knee or tea length dress with boots, a pair of shorts with high top boots, or skinny jeans cuffed with your Timberlands. Any way you choose to wear them, you can't go wrong in your Tim's this summer.

Last week was Memphis Fashion Week and it was a whirl-wind of amazingly fun events!Check out the recap and be sure to mark your calendars around the first or second week of April next year to join in on the fun!

What is dominating cocktail fashion you may ask? Well it is a term that I made up to describe my style when it comes to events. Everyone knows that I love the 90's look with total comfort during the day but when it comes to getting all dolled up, I like unique structured accessories and more discordant fabric mixes. A sort of style that dominates your ordinary evening tea party. In this post you will learn how to create your own dominating cocktail outfit.



The Fabric Mix, Structure, and Fit
These 3 things are essential for achieving the look in a classy way. First, shop your fabric makeup. Look for dresses or even pant suits that have more of an abrasive fabric mixture such as leather and tulle, rubber, metal details mixed into the design, or in this case leatherette with a fitted cotton spandex mix. A black A-line dress, a very structured fabric feature to the shape or design of the outfit, or in my case, a body-con fit will help to design the ultimate dominating look. By the way, I always choose black or deep colors so that my accessories can be louder with out being ridiculous. Make sure your new LBD fits to a tee! A power woman never hits the party with a dress that gapes in inappropriate places or fits too baggy in others. Because I have a longer torso, I always have to check the back side to make sure the "booty area" does not sit above my derriere to create that little pocket above the buttocks. NOT HOT! Know your body shape and choose a fit that compliments it!
 


The Fitted Cuff
Ok, so this is going to sound weird but a very structured and oversized cuff adds an element of dominance to the smallest part of a woman's body, her wrist! Add a piece of bulky metal to your arm but choose something that has no charms or colors. Mixed metals, hammered cuffs, or wide wired cuffs like the one I am wearing here will suffice as the perfect arm candy for this outfit.



The Statement Neck Piece 
Draw the attention up to your face and be remembered with a fun, statement neck piece. This is where you can get weird, go over the top, or add in color. With this look I chose a thick metal collar with an asymmetrical design. At the end of this post you will see another dominating look that I chose for Memphis Fashion Week in which I wore a Siss Viss tire collar piece. You can even google statement fashion bibs or breast or chest plate jewelry for some extravagant ideas.




The dress and accessories that I am wearing in this post are 100% Rachel Roy. You can get the look below or browse some other styles that I have put together.  

Announcing my new role with Style Blueprint! I have been a published fashion stylist in print for about 5 years now. It is a side hustle that provides an escape for the month, one that I truly love. I recently accepted the fashion stylist position with one of the south's most popular blogs, Style Blueprint Memphis. Making the transition from print to digital as a published stylist has been a decision that I feel has propelled my brand and in this post, I will explain how choosing digital can help any profession gain the exposure needed to take their business and brand to the next level.