My Own Sense of Fashion

2017 Met Gala

Coming Soon – The 2017 Met Gala

Posted on April 25, 2017November 8, 2020 By TamarahB86

Rei Kawakubo for Comme des Garçons, “Body Meets Dress, Dress Meets Body,” Spring 1997
Image Credit: Courtesy of The Metropolitan Museum of Art / Paolo Roversi
One of the biggest nights in fashion will take place next Monday. The 2017 Met Gala is officially one week away. It just happens to be one of my personal favorite fashion events of the year. Here is a little more about this year’s event.

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Top 5- My Own Sense of Fashion’s 5th Bloggaversary

Posted on April 19, 2017May 14, 2018 By TamarahB86

Today is My Own Sense of Fashion’s 5th Bloggaversary. I can’t believe it’s been five years already. We have a come a long way and a lot has happened in this time. For our new readers, here is a little more about how this blog came to be. Tamarah Brown Owner…

Spring 2017

Select Your Color- My Favorite Nail Polish Brands

Posted on April 17, 2017May 31, 2019 By TamarahB86

Now that Spring is officially here many of us will be changing to lighter shades especially when it comes to nail polishes. Nail polish is one of my favorite things. I have featured brands and nail art several times here on My Own Sense of Fashion. Now, I will admit I don’t paint my nails as often as before. However, I have a few favorite brands that I consider when deciding on a new shade. Find out below which brands made it on the list.

Exclusive Interviews

Definition of a True Gentleman-Lloyd Rayner of Kurtis Paul

Posted on April 12, 2017September 8, 2024 By TamarahB86

Our latest interview is especially for fans of men’s fashion. Recently, I was introduced to Lloyd Rayner online. He is one of the Co-founders and Designer behind the British luxury men’s fashion brand Kurtis Paul. Keep reading below to find out more about this brand & etc.

Lloyd Rayner (left) with Kurtis (right) of Kurtis Paul

Image Credit: Lloyd Rayner

Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia AW17 Ready-to-Wear

Posted on April 12, 2017 By TamarahB86

Last month Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week Russia wrapped up for the Autumn/Winter 2017 season. Marking the show’s 34th Season designers showcased their latest collection. There was no shortage of fashion over the six-day event. Here’s a quick rundown of some of the collections from the week. Find out which ones…

2nd Project Rock Collection for Under Armour is available now (Images)

Posted on April 6, 2017 By TamarahB86

Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wearing UA x Project Rock SuperVent Men’s Tank Top Image Credit: Under Armour Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson wearing UA Project Rock Delta Men’s Shoes Image Credit: Under Armour Last March, we share with you the launch of the 1st Under Armour Collection by wrestler-turned-actor Dwayne “The Rock”…

2017 ACM Awards

Favorite Looks from 2017 ACM Awards Red Carpet (Images)

Posted on April 4, 2017November 5, 2020 By TamarahB86

Sunday was the 52nd Annual ACM Awards and aired on CBS. It was held at last Las Vegas’s T-Mobile Arena. Billed as Country Music’s Party of the Year this year’s show was co-hosted by Country Superstars Dierks Bentley and Luke Bryan for the second consecutive year. While the awards show celebrated some of the biggest names in the world of country I would be remiss to not mentioned all the red-carpet fashion. Blue Suits and Printed Jackets were favorites among the gentlemen. Below are some of my favorite looks from the red carpet.

Luxe and Curves

Luxury Plus Size Brand Luxe and Curves Launches New Online Boutique and Resort Wear 2017 Collection

Posted on April 1, 2017November 5, 2020 By TamarahB86

Independent Luxury Plus Size Brand LUXE AND CURVES will launch their online boutique on April 1st. The brand will officially kick off their launch with their Resort Wear 2017 collection, featuring new custom styles inspired by the resort lifestyle.
“Sabrina” Off Shoulder Knit Crop Top & “Violet” Box Pleat Midi Skirt from LUXE AND CURVES ResortWear 2017 Collection

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Easter Egg Hunt- Easter Basket Ideas

Posted on March 31, 2017March 27, 2018 By TamarahB86

Can you believe Easter is only a few weeks away? Last year we focused on Easter outfit ideas for the family. This year’s post is all about Easter Basket Ideas. Whether you have kids or are a kid at heart these gift ideas are to make your basket a sure…

Party on the Dance Floor- Plus Size Prom Dresses

Posted on March 29, 2017 By TamarahB86

Prom season is in full swing and hunting down the perfect dress is quite the tasks for young ladies across the United States. If you are plus size, then your choices can be limited. Thankfully, options have increased since my own prom back in 2005. Although, I wasn’t the “prom”…

ExclusiveInterview

Crowns, Tablescapes, and Easels-An Interview with Julia Greer Fobes

Posted on March 27, 2017September 8, 2024 By TamarahB86

I had a chance to interview Artist Julia Greer Fobes of Julia Greer Fobes: Fashion, Art & Flowers. After seeing her incredible work doing the recent Mardi Gras season I was intrigued by her sense of style. I was lucky to catch her during a break…

2017 FashionAwards

2017 CFDA Fashion Awards Nominees & Honorees Announced

Posted on March 24, 2017November 5, 2020 By TamarahB86

Image Credit: CFDA
Yesterday the CFDA announced the nominees and honorees for this year’s CFDA Fashion Awards. As reported by WWD, the nominees were announced by CFDA Chairwoman & Designer Diane von Furstenberg. Some award categories include Womenswear Designer of the Year, Menswear Designer of the Year, Accessory Designer of the Year & Swarovski Award for Emerging Talent. Some of this year’s honorees are Kenneth Cole (inaugural Swarovski Award for Positive Change), Rick Owens (Geoffrey Beene Lifetime Achievement Award), & Pat McGrath (Founder’s Award).

Blogger Life Series

Should I Collaborate? – Tips on Collaborations and How to Receive Them

Posted on March 22, 2017November 7, 2020 By TamarahB86

Your blog is picking up momentum. You have received your first collaboration email request from a brand or fellow blogger. One of your first feelings is excitement. Before you happily reply let’s take a step back. There are a few things you need to consider before agreeing. If you aren’t quite sure exactly how this post is made just for you. Here are tips that I have used in my own blogging experience. Let’s get started.

#Spring2017

Florals & Pastels- Favorite Items for Spring

Posted on March 20, 2017March 10, 2018 By TamarahB86

It’s officially Spring and with it comes to a lot of things. For many of us, Spring is when get rid of old items to make room for new items to your wardrobe. Last year, I focused on the real way to rock some of the hottest trends fresh…

Falling Raindrops- Some of My Favorite Umbrellas

Posted on March 13, 2017 By TamarahB86

Living in one of the rainiest cities in the U.S I have developed a love of umbrellas. There are one of my favorite things. There are some many different types to choose from. I personally like bubble umbrellas with cute…

2017 Kids Choice Awards

2017 Kids Choice Awards Red Carpet (Images)

Posted on March 12, 2017November 6, 2020 By TamarahB86

Tonight, was the 2017 Kids Choice Awards. The award show is held at USC Galen Center in Los Angeles and broadcasted on Nickelodeon. This year’s event is hosted by WWE Superstar John Cena. The show had changed since my days of tuning in as a kid. The KCAs is one of the award shows geared more towards a younger demographic. Although, the orange carpet is more casual than most I am still curious to see the looks. Here are some of the looks rocked by the celebs tonight.

Coming Soon- MAC Cosmetics to Ulta Beauty

Posted on March 10, 2017 By TamarahB86

Today it was announced beauty retailer Ulta Beauty will soon carrying MAC Cosmetics. According to WWD, the cosmetic line will be available first through the store’s e-commerce platform ulta.com in May and then open 25 stores in June. A rendering of a MAC Cosmetics gondola for Ulta Beauty stores Image…

Paris Fashion Week 2017

Paris Fashion Week 2017 (Autumn/Winter 2017 Ready-to-Wear)

Posted on March 9, 2017November 7, 2020 By TamarahB86

It’s time for another stop at the “City of Love”. Paris Fashion Week 2017 ended this Tuesday and there were a plethora of collections for the Autumn/Winter 2017 Ready-to-Wear season. With some many collections showcased each day we had the tough job of narrowing them down. Here is our rundown from the week. Enjoy!

Spring Forward- Spring Cleaning Ideas

Posted on March 7, 2017 By TamarahB86

Image Credit: Clipart Kid The 1st day of Spring is officially two weeks away. This is the time of the year where we are planning a lot of things. It also the perfect time to do some spring cleaning and some much needed decluttering. If you are stumped on how…

Milan Fashion Week

Milan Fashion Week 2017 (Moda Donna) Autumn/Winter 2017 Ready-to-Wear

Posted on March 6, 2017November 7, 2020 By TamarahB86

Milan is known for many things, but of course one of the main things just happens to be its signature fashion. It’s no surprise to any die-hard fashion fan or insider that it is a favorite fashion capital. For the latest stop in Milan awaiting audience were treated to the latest Milanese Ready-To-Wear collections from the upcoming fall season. If you missed any of the action, we here at My Own Sense of Fashion got you covered. Check out some of the collections from the week. See which of the trends you will be creating come fall.