A Sprinkle of Brillance w/ JD Williams

I was super excited when I was contacted by JD Williams to create a few looks from their Winter Collection. Who would give up this type of opportunity??

While perusing through their catalogs, i was instantly amazed at how beautiful all their pieces were. How did this retailer escape my radar for so long?

They were kind enough to send me 4 fabulous pieces.

So here's how I styled them.

Joanna Hope Foil Pleated Midi Skirt

I chose to pair this fun skirt with all black. Keeping everything else simple so that the skirt makes a statement. I did add a thin gold belt to the waist for added detail and the fur scarf for more texture. Lastly, i added so suede pumps for more sass.

Foil Skirt

Natalie Scooped Hobo & Joanna Hope Boucle Cape

With this look, I chose a skinny cigarette pant paired with a trapeze shirt and then layered with this fabulous textured cape. This caped jacket has to be my favorite piece. Then the bag adds a little spunk to the ensemble. The tassles on this bag are just super cute and trendy.

Hobo Bag| Cape

Joanna Hope Fur Trim Cape


This piece feels like you're wrapped in pure luxury and coziness. I absolutely am obsessed with it. I choose to dress it down with jeans and boots. This cape is so versatile. It can easily pair with a fall/winter dress as well as nice pants and a top.

Fur Trim Cape

JD Williams is an amazing UK based retailer. I'm finding all their pieces to be amazing. The quality is unmatched.
You can check out their fabulous Winter Collection and other pieces at
www.jdwilliams.co.uk
Trust me, you won't be disappointed.

*This post is sponsered by JD Williams but all opinions are my own

Happy Holidays!
April Antoinette Xxo

Exaggeration is Necessary...

 

I know I can't be the ONLY one that can never have too much Peplum. I think I have peplum tops in almost every color. I have it on dresses and in skirts. It just flatters my body so much.

In all my peplum pieces, I can't say that I have one like this particular top.

The cascading exaggerated side detailing just gives it such a luxurious and couture type feel

And like all peplum, it has the versatility to be dressed up or down (in my case I went for casual).

Not that it isn't uber fashionable on it's own but I had to add my little elements to make it mine. The belt gives it a edgy layer and the cat ears just brings this all together for me.

When I love something, I tend to get it in a multitude of colors. Luckily for me, it comes in a few.

 

TOP| HERE 

JEANS & Cat Ear Headband| Forever21+

BELT| Fashion To Figure (no longer available)

 

 

So you know I'm going to ask!!! What do you think?

All comments and feedback are welcomed.

(THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED POST)

 

Thank you for stopping by and until next post

Xx

April Antoinette

 



Fall Type Maxi

 

During the Spring/Summer Season, there was this one dress that almost everyone seemed to either have or want. I, like the rest, was totally enamored with that specific dress. So, of course, I bought it. But I never took the chance to photograph it because, as we already stated above, everyone had it.

 

Dress Shown Below

No longer available on the site.

I LOVED IT SO MUCH, that I went back and got it in another color. The dress just looked and fit amazing on me. So why not?? However, I never got a chance to wear it during the Spring/Summer Season.

So, while delving into my closet, I came across it again. Still baring it's gitionline.com tag. I started thinking quickly, how can I make this cold weather appropriate?? So I tried it on again and fell in love with it all over!

The sleeves already gave me the coverage I needed on my arms for the cold-weather, but I added a leather layer. For extra protection. I chose the peplum styled PU simulated leather jacket from Forever21 to give an exaggerated Oomph around the waist. And then I topped it off with my favorite street find, this AMAZING HAT.  I kept the boot really simple but they are calve height.

 

*Style Notes: I choose the dress with the darker background because it fits into fall a little better for me. And I kept my makeup very warm and neutral to bring an added layer of Fall Realness.

 

 

DRESS| (No Longer Available) Similar HERE  JACKET| HERE

Boots| Old by Aerosole  Hat| NYC Street Vendor

Jewelry| Lane Bryant

 

 

 

Maxi Dresses just work for all seasons. All it takes is a simple re-arranging of accessories and layers and you can definitely make your favorite SummerTime staple, your Fall "IT' Piece.

 

(All elements of this look were purchased with my own money. THIS IS NOT A SPONSORED POST).

 

All comments and feedback are welcomed! Let me know what you think of this look.

As always, thank you for stopping by!

Xx

April Antoinette



Caped Crusader!

 

This is one trend I can't get enough of! Anything "Caped" gives me life!
 I was extremely stoked when I found this BEAUTIFUL Caped Blazer at one of Miami's hidden gem boutiques [Gitionline.com]. I jumped on it immediately. The print kind of puts me in the mind of the vintage Versace Print that Tupac used to Rock. And when something reminds me of Tupac, I instantly jump on it. Another great feature of this coat/jacket is that it is longer than most that I've seen. Most are waist length. This one is hip length.

 

I chose to keep the jacket as the focal point and muted everything else out with Black Accompaniments. The One-Piece body suit and High Black Boots were a perfect pairing.
 

 Cape Blazer| HERE  Body Suit| HERE
BAG: Old (JustFab0
BOOT: Old (Ashley Stewart) SIMILAR HERE

 

 

Are you gaga over the cape trend or are you over it?? Share your thoughts and opinions with me?
How would you rock this Caped Blazer??

Thank you for Stopping By
Xx
April Antoinette