The trick to looking effortlessly chic is to shop for key pieces that will always be classic and stylish.  

 The Essentials  A cardigan + tee shirt and blue jeans will always and forever be a go to style staple look for me.  One tip is to mix up your essentials to keep things fresh and new.

Mixing up those classic pieces takes the ordinary look up a few fashion notches.  

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Kickstart your dreams and hers too.

I wanted to share some exciting news with my readers and followers today.

You can have a major part in designing a one of a kind pair of sandals just for you while helping a woman in Uganda follow her dreams to attend university and eventually make real changer in her community.

You all know that I’m a major fan of Sseko Designs sandals, jewelry and bags.  

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A great color to incorporate into your spring wardrobe is a zesty citrus orange.  Don’t be afraid to tackle on this tone because when you find the right shade you actually accentuate your own coloring!

The trick is to balance the boldness with a neutral.

I chose to wear a white eyelet detailed blouse.  It’s charming and simple enough that it doesn’t clash or compete with the color of my skirt.

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Wear Sseko.  Send a girl to college. 

Meet Successor.  She is my Sole Sister and has an amazing story.  

She is one of 7 kids and is totally a pro in front of the camera.  (Does she sound like anyone you know?!)

Successor is a Sseko Woman and has overcome many challenges to attend school but remains determined.

 She wants to study ethics and human rights.  

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I first debuted an Ankara print outfit a few weeks ago.  It was such a big hit and I loved it so much I decided to wear a lot more of it.  So here’s the encore to ankara and the cool thing is that my cute little friend Natallie made this beautiful skirt too!

Before a few weeks ago I didn’t own anything Ankara print.

Gasp!  I know.

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