FEATURE Friday

FEATURE Friday with

Fashionably: chic, smart, modish, voguish, elegant.  
Bold. Be Fabulous. Be You - Natasha Bernard

 

Can you get into these fabulous palazzo pants sown and styled by stylenista Natasha.
Check out our conversation....


























* How did you come into sowing as a hobby?  What's your best work yet?

     I first learned to sew in home economics class back in high school.  Once I entered into college, sewing got pushed to the back burner.  I was inspired to start sewing again after viewing a few sewing blogs.  At least 30% of my wardrobe contains pieces that I've sewn including my best work yet; which are these magenta colored Italian wool palazzo pants. OMG, they are my go-to, my staple, my most prized possession.  I can be 70 and I will still be rocking them.

* What's your signature style?

     I'm very diverse.  My style can be put three categories: urban, vintage modern and sophisticated chic infused with lots of colors and prints.

* As an interior designer, how often do you redesign or revamp your home or work space?

     My approach whether it's interior or fashion is from a modern perspective.   When I establish my wardrobe or an element of my home, my mind set it to be modern enough to be able to transition for years to come.

* Does your family express your enthusiasm for style and fashion the way that you do?

     My husband is a very conservative dresser.  I'm trying to get him to incorporate more color into his wardrobe.  Although, he has peaked outside the box a little bit.  My son, on the other hand, has inherited my fashion sense.  I think he's going to be a dabber / debonair type of dude.  At 5, he's already aware of his appearance.



* If I looked in your closet, how would I find it arranged?

     By color, then by function.

* Heels or Flats

     Although I'm not that crazy for shoes, I still love shoe a good shoe.  My preference is more of a classic approach.  I have a nice selection of flats, however, my favorite shoe type are pumps.  I love a classic pointed toe pump.

* What's your favorite season as far as fashion goes?

     Fall, I like being able to layer.  In the fall you can still incorporate some of your spring/summer pieces into your fall look.

* You have fabulous photos.  Who does your photography?

     Believe it or not, my husband.  I have to give credit to my husband (who has no training) and the settings on my camera (with minimal editing).

* Fashion Fab Style Academy... What's the motivation behind this venture?

     I've always looked at my blog as brand.  So I wanted to do something to expand it.  Since I was always giving out advise, I thought it would be a good idea to have a symposium.  This would be my platform to give style tips, demonstrate how to style for your body type and how to integrate colors and prints into your wardrobe from my prospective.

I would like to thank Natasha Bernard of Fashionably Fabulous for her time and advice. 
Twitter: @fashionfabstyle
Random question: If you had to use a fake name, what it be? Mine would be Rebecca 🤷🏽‍♀️ don't ask me why that name
I never thought that I would find a man to open all my doors In the instant he touched me, I knew what I'd been waiting for It's like his hands and my body have been friends before Every other man next to him is so mundane In a world of cocaine, he's like fine champagne And he's all so odd and so unique Everything about this man is made especially for me He's got that magic The way he touches me is so spiritual He's so everything He's a miracle - India Arie
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Last year I vowed to not shop or not shop as much. This year I wanted to focus more on shopping my own closet. ●○●○ I spiced up this winter look with a semi-monochrome pink blazer and sweater look. Although I've worn these three pieces before, I tried something a little different. I wore my blazer over my shoulders and instead of closed toe shoes, I went with a pair of sandals. Both style options were something I wasn't a fan of, but I tried it and now I can go back to wearing my blazers "the right way" and keeping my toes warm until the temperature stays above 60°. ○●○● What's your opinion on wearing bold colors in the winter months? || 📸 @kaynjames