I love all shades of pink.

My favorite is bubblegum pink!

When I found all of these pieces separately I knew each time, they were meant to be mine!

My first find was this Marc Jacobs bag from Ross Dress For Less.

Also from Ross, these fun Gucci shades

I like that both the Marc Jacobs bag and the Gucci sunglasses have silver hardware. And they both were great deals.

I had originally found this Steve Madden blazer in the Bealls in Columbia South Carolina, but they only had one and it was a size small.

As soon as I got to Charlotte I checked the local Bealls and there she was, just waiting for me to buy her!

I love black and pink together so I paired all my pink finds with this black Lucky Brand dress that was also from Ross.

I finished the look with another boujee on a budget purchase.

These Adidas sneakers were trending on TikTok for $32 from Costco but my Costco had them for $22!

This outfit is fun and a great example of finding designer items on a budget!

I did a little window shopping today at Belk in Southpark Mall.

They have everything you need for any occasion this summer!

These Michael Kors bags are so cute and colorful!

Coach scarves add the perfect touch to any outfit.

Nothing says GLAMOUR like an oversized hat. The leopard trim just makes me want it even more!!

Summer citrus, but make it a shoe! These Steve Madden kitten heels are a must for sundresses.

Speaking of sundresses…

Florals and ruffles make this Ralph Lauren dress a go to for summer events.

You can’t think of sunny days without thinking of Lilly Pulitzer.

Colorful and classic.

What about a more formal summer occasion?

The sleeves on this DKNY blazer are so unique it immediately caught my eye.

You can see Karl Lagerfeld’s time at Chanel reflected in these separates.

No matter the occasion, Belk Southpark has you covered!!

How does one go from New York to Paris without leaving Charlotte?

On the Charlotte Seen runway of course!

Two shows with two themes happened in one day.

Show tunes were sang as models strolled by during the afternoon show, while the runway turned into Springtime in Paris during the evening.

Here are some highlights from both shows.

I loved the Phantom of the Opera theme.

The romantic, Victorian looks were some of my favorites. So much so that I bought this jacket from the designer right off the runway!

The Devil Wears Prada recreation was fun!

Oh the pearls!!! The tulle!!! And of course, the cerulean blue!!

Bollywood meets Y2K! These sassy looks were a crowd favorite.

Paris makes me think of flowers and romance. These looks nailed it!

Let’s not forget the guys! From formal attire to strolling on the beach, there were plenty of looks for men.

Fun and flirty looks were popular with the audience.

As well as the sultry, sexy designs.

Of course I loved the street styled pieces.

We had a throwback to the ‘70s collection that was Groovy!

Make sure and follow Charlotte Seen for upcoming shows!

I spent the morning at Macy’s in Northlake Mall looking for gifts for Father’s Day so you don’t have to!

My first stop was the fragrance department.

Two of my favorite lady’s Donna and Joan are so knowledgeable about designer fragrances. And they’re so much fun to be around.

You can even shop by phone with them!

Gift sets are popular choices for Dad.

I moved on to watches.

Macy’s has a great selection of Bulova watches.

If your dad is hard to buy for, how about this unique Citizen Men’s Promaster Skyhawk A-T watch presented in a special Blue Angels helmet display!

I then headed over to the shoe department.

If you’re tired of seeing ‘Dad Sandals’ get him a pair of Stacy Adams!

Does dad embarrass you with his clothing choices? Check out the Levis Fit Directory. It will help you find a more flattering choice of jeans for him.

Is your father a grill master? Or maybe he just thinks he is.

You can find him the perfect grilling accessories at Macys.

If your dad is a FIFA fanatic, they have you covered.

FIFA world cup 2026 is approaching and Macy’s has everything you need to represent!

Head over to Macy’s at Northlake Mall for your Father’s Day shopping.

This was my second year attending a Met Gala event in Columbia.

This year’s theme was costume art.

Columbia Fashion Week was truly on theme.

We were greeted by live statues.

A couple of them were serving cocktails!

We were very well fed.

The cocktails were always flowing.

Red garments were placed throughout the room during cocktail hour.

GARDEN OF RED is an Artist Statement by Davar Justin Hart.

Davar recently graduated from Benedict college with a bachelor in studio arts.

He brought his Capstone Collection to the Met Gala experience.

I loved the draping of the white fabric against the black suit.

This corset really drew my attention. Coming and going, it was definitely one of my favorites.

This dress intrigued me. It reminded me of the children’s book The Rainbow Fish.

It’s so intricate. I cannot imagine how it was assembled.

This menswear look immediately drew my attention to the draping of the fabrics. There’s something very vintage about this look.

This look shook me to my core. Pictures do not do it justice. Seeing it in person was incredible.

Another look that blew me away. Lime green leopard print! And the piping on the pockets gives a 3D look.

This model truly owned this suit!!

The double breasted cropped blazer won me over with this menswear look.

These two looks took me waaaayyyy back! My favorite aunt Johnny Mae used to make clothes for us before she could afford to buy the things we saw in department stores in the city.

These two pieces remind me of McCall’s patterns she would use.

I would absolutely rock these outfits today!

Another incredible menswear look.

The buttons…the cropped pants…I’m swooning!

Now for some show stoppers!

This HAT!!!

That alone was enough to put this look in my top picks.

Add the tulle baby doll dress and oversized belt and wow oh wow!

Ahhh this green lame halter dress with the high slit is giving old Hollywood glam.

The pearl dress!! Literally the whole dress is made from pearls.

The lavender fur coat was an added treat!

The hot pink and color blocking commands attention.

Now, I had to show up on theme as well!

My take on Costume Art. Using the body as a canvas.

I call it ‘My Body, My Rules’.

I enjoy coming down for Columbia Fashion Week events.

Follow them for upcoming fashion events.

Featured designers:

Larry Gaines

Bre Woods

Am.A-line Collections

Letwa Fashion Collection

Anton & Maxine

Spice Da Vibe

Nira Love’s Boutique just hosted one heck of a runway show.

I’ve admired her pieces for years, so it was time to see them in person!

Coupled with the fact that my blogger bestie Reagan helped style a portion of the show, I wasn’t missing this event.

I’d like to highlight some of my favorite pieces.

If you know me then you know I love COLOR!!

Tulle and animal print are also at the top of my favorites list.

Red commands power and attention.

I’ve been known to add red boots to an outfit for a pop of color. In fact, I wore red boots to the show!!!

As you can also tell by the outfit I wore, I’m a sucker for a beret!

This denim look caught my eye coming and going. The cross on the back and the double denim jeans were a unique touch.

Speaking of unique!!

Can’t decide which bag to carry? Carry all three! This triple bag is so creative!

My edgy side loved these leather looks.

These copper/brown pieces called to my earth mother soul.

This was such a fun show. And now that you’ve seen some of my favorite looks, you can go shop the runway!!

Head over to her website and start shopping!

Nira Love’s Boutique

Mother’s Day is this weekend and here some last minute gift ideas.

Kiki Waterproof Jewelry:

I own several pieces from Shop Kiki and I’m so happy with them.

Unique or trendy, you can find rings, pendants and earrings here that will not tarnish.

Clinique Skincare:

Get mom her favorite Clinique products from Belk at Southpark

This gift sets has some of my most used items.

L’occitane:

L’occitane Southpark has such a variety of gift sets to choose from. Or make your own with Mom’s favorite lotions, scents and shower gels.

The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa:

Treat mom to a day at North Carolinas most lux spa. My daughters took me last year for my birthday. Give mom a day she will never forget at The Omni Grove The Omni Grove Park Inn & Spa

Luxury Fragrances:

Macy’s Northlake Mall has luxury fragrances and I’m sure you can find the perfect scent for Mom.

Jimmy Choo, YSL, Valentino and more.

Give mom the Queen treatment this year.

Twenty years have passed since Miranda Priestly first introduced us to Runway Magazine.

The Devil Wears Prada 2 launches this week.

I was able to see it before its premier date so I’m not going to spoil anything for yall.

This blog will focus on what I wore to watch.

Each piece was carefully curated to tie into the movie.

First, this Tshirt that I knew I had to have.

Florals, for Spring…groundbreaking!

I was going to add a pink tutu but changed my mind at the last minute. Which I regret because I saw a lady wearing one and I was kicking myself.

Of course I had the Prada sunnies and my new Prada Paradoxe Intense Eau De Parfum gifted to me by Macy’s!

I added this skirt from TJ Maxx and my TikTok shop floral ballet flats. This was once again tying in with the Florals quote.

I brought out my new pink Marc Jacobs bag from Ross Dress For Less.

This is a nod to the famous instruction to Andy “Remind Jocelyn I need to see a few of those satchels that Marc is doing in the pony.”

This isn’t really a spoiler because this quote is in the previews.

Amari, the newest Emily says to Andy “Who gives away Chanel???”

Well, my friend Rita does! She gifted me this vintage Chanel pendant!

So I had to include it in my outfit.

In a future blog we will go over the outfits but for now, I hope you enjoy mine!

The Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival was founded in 1999.

It wasn’t always the fashion spectacle we see today.

Coachella fashion has evolved from band tshirts and jean shorts to meticulously curated ‘costumes’ to appear free-spirited and causal, which totally misses the point.

But I’ve got to admit, I love the boho looks these girls and guys are pulling!

Let’s take a look at some of my favorite outfits from Coachella ‘26.

Starting with Queen Paris Hilton bringing back Y2K.

Lots of white gauze and lace.

Love this sheer piece with the dramatic peach ruffles!

This cream corset can be recreated for a fun ‘going out’ look.

Adding a crochet poncho to any outfit makes it fun and trendy.

These pieces can be worn together or separate and work well outside of a festival setting.

There were streetwear looks I loved.

Of course I love all the color!!!

My favorite look from 2026 is…

This is such a ‘Carrie Bradshaw’ look. So of course it’s my favorite!

What’s your top choices from this years Coachella?

🐇 I followed a white rabbit today thru the streets of uptown Charlotte.

He stopped at 400 S Tryon and darted inside. I followed him in. 

I asked the Cheshire Cat which way I should go. 

He replied “As long as you walk long enough, you are sure to get somewhere.”

I slipped down the rabbit hole. And quickly spotted the rabbit. 

🎩He was talking with the Mad Hatter and I joined them at their tea party.

The Wonders that laid ahead were magical.

⏱️Despite the Rabbit and I being late, the Tea Party was a success. 

🦩Well, until the croquet match with the Queen❤️.

Will White gathered local designers for CLT Shout festivals fashion exhibit.

The designers nailed it with the Alice In Wonderland theme. 

Stop by and check them out. Shout will continue thru April 19.

We’re all Mad about Fashion here!