It's a fashionistas favorite time of year again! Monday night was the 2016 Metropolitan Museum of Art Costume Institute Gala. This event is a fashion lovers dream, and this years theme was Manus x Machina: Fashion in an Age of Technology. So many celebs and influencers shined brighter than diamonds, and a few...not so much. We all have our most and least favorites, and here are mine!

Spring and Summer months (and weather) are officially here, and that means wedding season is quickly approaching! Unless the bride or groom in your life has a strict dress code for their wedding, it can be a little difficult for some people to figure out exactly what's appropriate to wear as a wedding guest. No one wants to be TOO flashy, but dressing too casual isn't the greatest idea either. As always, I'm here to be your personal fashion guide!

Recently, I've been obsessed with grid print everything. This eye catching print is more of a fall/winter staple, but I know personally I will be wearing grid print in the spring/summer months. I was a tad bit iffy about whether or not I was going to purchase any grid print, just for the simple fact that it's such a distinct print. But, that's actually what's so great about it. Think about your favorite, go-to jeans. Imagine the perfect outfit, with those jeans. Now replace those jeans with grid print pants. Amazing, right?

Styling grid print may seem difficult, especially in the spring/summer. But, never fear my loves, I'm completely here to help! 

Hey Fashionistas! Did you miss me? Because I missed you! There has been so much going on, which is why I haven't blogged in such a long time (almost 2 months, yikes).

First off, I've been rebuilding and revamping my wardrobe. My personal wardrobe compared to the styling tips and inspiration that I give you guys are like night and day. I literally lived in leggings and camisoles for the most part, which isn't a crime if that's your thing (I'm literally in leggings and a tank as I type this post, while eating a cherry slush puppie... which btw tastes AMAZING). But, basically I wasn't following a lot of my own style tips. So I've been really focusing on adding pieces to my wardrobe that look amazing that I'll ACTUALLY wear on a regular basis.

One problem I had with my wardrobe was the fact that I had so many gorgeous pieces that were a tad bit too dressy. So I've added a lot of chic casual pieces. A lot of these pieces gave me inspiration for a lot of posts! There's one post I have planned about styling grid print, I can't wait!

I was thinking, I should have been vlogging this whole wardrobe revamp process. It would have been interesting for you guys to see. But since it's kind of too late for that, I'll just be doing a haul 

for the blog. BUT, I did want to start a series about styling a curvy body (since this is Curves and Cartier). Showing things like how to find the right jeans, clothing items to avoid, etc. I don't know if it will be vlog style or just a regular blog post, but that series is in the works in my brain.

Being gone from my blog so long sucked, but I was still pretty active on my instagram (stylebykee), which is why it's so important to follow me on there! It's easier to make a quick post and slap it on instagram than it is to type up an entire post for my blog, so updates go to instagram before they come here.

Speaking of instagram, I recently started something new on my account. I'm participating in the #100daysofmakeup challenge. For those of you who don't know what that is, everyday for 100 days I will post a different makeup look. I wanted to participate in this hashtag so that I could test my artistic limits as a makeup artist. I realized that on my own face, there are a lot of colors and application methods that I won't try. So I figured, trying this challenge will force me to try new things! (Like this wearable blue eyeshadow look. Surprisingly I've never worn blue eyeshadow in this way). So be sure to follow me on IG (stylebykee).

There's a few things that I want to work on over the course of the next several months. I want to start the process of an online store. The lack of something often calls for the creation of something else. There are tons of online fashion boutiques, but a lot of them are super similar, and sell basically the same pieces. I want to create a shop for women of all shapes and sizes and sell unique, but trendy items.

I named my account stylebykee, because I want to produce stylish content. Style isn't only about fashion. Style dabbles into fashion, and makeup, and hair, and inner beauty as well. All of those aspects contribute to your style. Just like I revamped my wardrobe, I want to revamp my youtube channel.  I felt like all of the content I produced wasn't...for lack of a better word, authentic. It displayed my artistry, but it didn't display my personality. I always felt like people support someone they feel like they can relate to. You don't know that you can relate to me if all you ever hear is music lol. So, by August (seems like a long time but I'm just being realistic here), I will start to produce fresh, new content!

This was the longest rant ever lol, but so necessary. Stay tuned for all of the great things I have planned for you guys! Peace and love.

Valentine's Day is approaching fast! And whether you're going out on a date with your significant other, or just spending time with your girls, you deserve to look glamorous from head to toe. I created a few different looks and listed the products used to help you guys recreate

Look 1:

Look 2:

Look 3:

Happy (Almost) Valentine's Day my lovebugs! Yes, it is that time of the year. And whether you're in a loving relationship or you're happily single, everyone should make valentine's day plans! They don't have to involve a significant other. Go out with a few of your single friends and have fun. Anything is better than sitting at home on social media green with envy over all of the lovey dovey couples you see (because trust me, you WILL see them).

I created this lookbook for you girls for this loving day. No matter your plans, you'll look fabulous!