FASHION PAD.........Style, Life, and Faith

Greetings Fashion Friends,

I've been meaning to post pics from my trip to San Diego. I went back in May for business and I had an awesome time. However, because I'm so darn lazy when it comes to photo arranging and cleaning up pics, I only have a couple outfit shots to share. I'm such a lame. SMH

Greetings Fashion Pad Readers,



To celebrate the 2010 Independence Day holiday weekend and honor troops overseas, Old Navy is exclusively partnering with Operation: Care and Comfort to support our Deployed Troops


ALL Old Navy stores across the country (1,000+) will host a donation drive to collect the items needed by men and women in our armed services serving in Iraq and Afghanistan .

Below is the complete list of items they are collecting:

- Underwear
- Undershirts
- T-shirts
- Socks
- Sunglasses
- Lip Balm
- Foot Powder
- Flip Flops

“Buy One, Send One” on Old Navy’s famous Flag Tees- for every Old Navy Flag Tee purchased in-store between July 1 and July 5, Old Navy will send one to our troops overseas, up to 500,000.

- Customers who participate by making a donation during the collection will receive a 10% discount off their entire purchase in-store that day.

- An under $10 troop essentials section will be available in the front of every store in hopes to encourage customers to purchase and donate.

o The brand offers 10% off to all service men and women when they shop in any Old Navy store from the 1st – 4th of every month.

About Operation: Care and Comfort
Since April 2003, the all-volunteer Operation: Care and Comfort Program, unique to the Silicon Valley Chapter of the American Red Cross, has shipped nearly 250 tons of care packages for distribution to Marine, Army, Air Force, and Coast Guard personnel deployed in conflict regions. Adopted military units receive care packages monthly, until they return home. Operation: Care and Comfort is a member of the Department of Defense “America Supports You” program, and has received national awards and recognition for its work on behalf of the military. For more information on how you can support this worthy program, please visit www.operationcareandcomfort.com

Au revoir!

Greetings Fashion Mavens,


Welcome back from the weekend. I was still enjoying my glorious time that I totally forgot to post...oops :-) I shopped so much guys with both my lovely friend Brandye and my mom and aunt. I think I over-did-it, but well, you only live once right? I can't wait to wear my new additions so I can post them for you....albeit 5 weeks later, LOL!!!


Anyhew, I received an email from fab Fashion Pad reader Angelle. Read her request below.


Hey Shanequa,

I really like the outfit that Kate is wearing in the picture I attached for you. Could you help me get the look for less. I love when you do that. But please spare me the extra accessory in her hand, I don't need the ciggy for less, lol.

Thanks,

No problemo Angelle. I actually like this outfit as well. But again, I'm a fan of Kate's fashion choices. She does casual rock chic and glam well. And you're so right, no need to add the cancer stick on board ;-) Check out the affordable options I found.

Greetings Fashionistas,

Happy Friday!!! I hope you all are planning fun things all summer long :-) I'm such a lamo I couldn't find anything to really get into this weekend :-( I mean, there are tons of stuff to do, but I'd rather not do them alone. But I'm still striving to be a totally brazen diva ;-)

Soooooo, I received a reader request from Rachelle that of course I want to share with you all.

Hello,

I have a little dilemna. I have really wide feet and I have a hard time finding the type of shoes I think work well for them. I don't like anything that emphasizes them (i.e. a really dainty heel). I know that I want a shoe that covers the top of my foot so that they won't look so wide and chunky. I'm looking for straps over the top and I do wear thong sandals but again, I want to make sure that I find some that covers the top of my foot. Oh and I'm a student so I'm on a poor budget, lol. Can you help me???

Thanks


Cool beans! This is a good one. When you mention straps that cover the top of the foot I immediately thought of gladiators and caged heels. They're cute, chic, a lil trendy, and work well with almost anything. Not knowing your personal style, I just tried to diversify the selections. See below.

Greetings Fashion Divas,

I was browsing the "what's new " section of Net-A-Porter and I came across these uber fabulous lace leggings by Alexander McQueen. I immediately thought of pairing with a long, graphic print black and white tunic and studded sandals.....or how about a long tee or tank that hits just past the butt and a blazer with the sleeves rolled up ;-) I love, loovvee the fashion forward design.

Greetings Fashion Friends,

I have been getting my behind up every morning at 5:30am to go work out with my bff for the past 2 weeks straight. I know, I know, I'm shocked too, LOL! It's been a struggle, but I feel good so I guess it's worth it :-)

Well today as I was running, I thought about the post that I would do and I realized that I haven't done a style challenge in a minute. So I chose my summer garment and created 3 looks below. Hope you like.






Style Challenge - Playsuits II by Fashion Pad featuring Miss Selfridge tops

The set above falls in line with my personal style. I love to layer, even in the summer so I'm usually throwing on a cardigan or blazer over my romper. To glam up the casual suit, I added some trendy gladiator heels, a structured bag, and metallic bangles.





Style Challenge - Playsuits I by Fashion Pad featuring Sam Edelman shoes

A solid, bold color can still be taken up a notch by contrasting with a colorful scarf. A slouchy hobo bag and gladiator sandals complete this chic look. You don't have to overload with the jewelry either so a few complementary pieces will look great.





Style Challenge - Playsuits III by Fashion Pad featuring Roger Vivier shoes

My other favorite accessory that I love to add to a playsuit is the ever timeless fedora hat. It's a little boho chic. Wooden bangles, thong sandals, and a slouchy hobo also add to this hippie inspired style.





Au revoir!