Spring Sundresses and Sun-Kissed Styles

Another reason to celebrate Women’s Herstory month is sunshine. Spring is peeking her head through the window. It’s time put away winter frocks infused with heavy sweaters and skirts, and instead look to lighter colors and fabrics.

During this renewal phase we choose colors, lengths, and styles that we find the most flattering. Spring is knocking on the door and with it comes the chance to upgrade to new and depart with older pieces that no longer draw us in.

How often do you incorporate your favorite colors and fabrics? I don’t care how cute a piece is if it doesn't feel good on my skin I’m not buying it. I adapted this school of thought working the concept into fashion purchases about 10 years ago, and I haven’t looked back.

I know women who will not bear shoulders because they don’t like their arms. Others, forgo shorts no matter how much sunshine spring and summer months offer. I don’t care for skirt suits where the hemline falls right at the knee, same for dresses. Max me out or give me something a couple inches above the knee. I also have a strong dislike for floral patterns, I think this dates back to my mother’s idea of dressing us alike when I was a pre-teen. She had a fondness for the flowers and pleats. Now that she is no longer on this plane with me, I look at those pictures in appreciation of her personal style and desire to dress us in similar dresses a few times. It doesn't make me rush to either, but I appreciate having the memories.

One piece that most women can agree is a fantabulous sundress. Cool and breezy they can take you to work, and straight to an after-work affair with minimum fuss. Paired with a blazer or dressy sweater the flow between scenes is effortless.

I keep tan, black, white, and cream blazers on hand and I adore the look. When I want to enjoy the sun kissing my shoulders the blazer comes off. When I’m in a restaurant or other venue where the air conditioning makes my teeth chatter, the blazer goes on. Simple elegant styling is a breeze with this jazzy combination.

I simply love the light feel sundresses offer. It is an item you can depend on. Fabric care is easy, they can be washed to hang dry. They travel well and you can count on them to be as varied as needed.

Enjoy some of these great looks for Spring 2014.

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Closet Organization Options

Closet Organization Options

How do you organize your closets, ladies?  For most of us, having a lot of clothes can be very fun…and very stressful!

Luckily, there are a lot of options out there for organizing your closet so that it works for you and lets you look your best, every single day!

By Color

Organizing by color is a classic approach—see your outfits in a cascading rainbow, which not only allows you to find items easily, but also to put them away with ease!

You can organize both your hanging and folded clothing by color, utilizing drawers, shelves, and hangars to keep everything in order.

By Category

Evening gowns? Cocktail dresses? Winter coats? Sweaters? Blouses?

How about the casual stuff?  T-shirts, jeans, sweats, yoga pants…there are so many options!

Organizing by category (“Elegant” “At Home” “Day-to-Day”) can alleviate a lot of stress by letting you know exactly which outfit options are where.  You can organize by category, and know exactly where in your closet to go for what occasion!

By Frequency of Use

Some items are used only occasionally, while others are used every single day!  Put your daily items right where you can see them—front and center—to save you from the pain of having to dig them out of their place every day.  And let’s face it—we won’t put it back where it belongs at the end of the day, anyway, so we may as well make the “right” spot for these items in a spot that’s easily accessible.

For the things you wear only occasionally, putting them in a little tucked-away corner is fine, as you only use it once in a while!

Mix n’ Match!

Mix it up!  Organize by category AND color, use the “what I use most” trick along with color-coding.

Ultimately, how you organize your closet is entirely up to you and what makes you happy.  Your closet should be a sanctuary—a fun place where you can make your fashion dreams come true, not a stressful nightmare!

Need more tips?  Here’s an amazing video with some great examples and in-depth explanations to make it easy for you!

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0v_jUJSxF5E

Video From our runway show at Fashion Week Las Vegas

Fashion Week Las Vegas 2014

Check out these AMAZING shots from Catherine Treu over at Fashion Feed LV!  Thanks for capturing the style of Afriq Expressions, Catherine!

Fashion Week Las Vegas is Almost Here!!

We're counting down the days until February 19, when we get to experience all the splendor of Fashion Week Las Vegas!

Special THANK YOU to House of Radha, who is the creative hair stylist for our runway show--they are resposible for all the hair pieces that the models will be wearing. We also thank NEW LOOK HAIR AND BEAUTY SUPPLY store owned by Sarah Fofanah (702-635-5962) for providing Afriq Expressions with the hair supplies and materials used in the creation of our gorgeous hair pieces for the show.  Be sure to check out their incredible styles and options!

One week to go...who's excited!?

New Clothing Line!

We’ve got exciting news!!

We’re releasing a new line—Street Kouture!  It’s a more casual selection for everyday wear, at a more cost-effective price for regular use.

There aren’t any pictures yet (this is such a NEW concept!) but as soon as we’re done with Fashion Weekly Las Vegas, we’re diving in head-first!

Until then, don’t forget to check out our website’s newfeatures and take advantage of some of our best deals!

Fashion Week Las Vegas 2014!

We are thrilled to announce that we are going to be participating in the Fashion Weekly Las Vegas 2014show!!

This past year has been full of blessings and amazing opportunities, and we feel so fortunate that Afriq Expressions will be opening the new year with such a powerful, positive experience.  

To everyone who's helped us this past year:  Thank you!! You've made 2013 a year of growth, progress, and incredible joy.  We hope we have brightened this past year for you, as well!

As for 2014--we are looking forward with hearts full of hope and ideas for how to take Afriq Expressions to the next level.

Thank you for a beautiful year--now, let's make 2014 even better!!