Serving Tracee Ellis Ross

Photo credit: Jasmin PorterOne of my style icons is the FIERCEtastic Tracee Ellis Ross (I feel like she would appreciate that made up word). 

I have been a fan of hers from WAY back.  Her style is always flawless.  I don't care if she is in mismatched workout gear, she is the epitome of FIERCE.  So when I clicked on her blog and saw my face, I almost fell on my face! For her to classify me as stylish is a fashion honor.  I immediately got up and made an acceptance speech.  It went something like: Today I have crossed the threshold into fashion fabulousness.  I would like to thank my Mama and The Academy.  It sounded a lot better and far more emotional at the time.  I am still waiting for my award.  Apparently it's in the mail.

Needless to say I am elated and can't thank Ms. Tracee enough!  Check out all of the amazing women she highlighted.  Honored to be a part of it!

PS. I know you have fashion down, but I would love to be a fashion contributor on your site.  I'm serious.  Please let me know what I need to do and I'm on it...I'm here and I'm ready! (<-If you don't ask. You have zero opportunity).

Salt & Pepper

One of my favorite spring trends is black and white.  It's classic, crisp, clean and believe it or not, versatile.  You can wear it in many different ways from mixed print to color blocked.  In most cases you already have both in your closet.  Start putting them together and see what amazing outfit pops up. 

The best part about a color trend is that you can put your own stamp on it, remix it just the way you want and make a statement.  However, one thing you can't do (in my humble opinion) is mix black with a dingy white.  Make sure it's bleach, just got it out the package, snow white. 

And yes, for all those asking, there is a difference between off-white and dingy white.  One is a color and the other is something you need to retire.

Here are some tall black and white options.  How do you plan on rocking the trend?

SPRING TREND: BLACK AND WHITE AND TALL ALL OVER.

TALL STRIPE AND TWEED DROP WAIST COTTON DRESS. LOFT. $79.50.

NINE WEST GOULDING 3. Piperlime. $89. Up to size 12.

WOMEN'S DIVA SKINNY TALL ANKLE PANTS. Old Navy. $25.

SPOT LIGHTWEIGHT MAC TRENCH. Long Tall Sally. $149.

MAD LOVE BY STEVE MADDEN FLUME FLAT. Barefoot Tess. $54. Up to size 15.

TALL FITTED BOYFRIEND TEACUP PRINT SHIRT. GAP. $54.95.

Guest Appearance

Two words. Method Boutique.  They are a tall retailer (formerly known as Long Legs) that has revamped and are getting new tall fashions in every day.  I have a couple pair of their leggings (with 38" inseams) and a sleek Kristy Cardigan with thumb holes that I featured in my last post.  I'm looking forward to wearing more of their amazing tall pieces!

So when they asked me to be a guest blogger for them, I was more than happy to do it!  It's about my Clothing Metamorphosis (including why I never got the whole 'long crotch thing' in pants) and I have a feeling you can relate...check it out!

Check out my path to fashion bliss in my blog for Method Boutique! Photo credit: Jasmin Porter.

Thumbs Up

Kristy Cardigan - Method Boutique/Oversized Cowl Scarf - J Knits Boutique/Stretch Cotton Cami - Long Tall Sally/Method Black Leggings (38" inseam) - Method Boutique/Platform Ankle Boots - Giani Bernini (size 11, I find they run one size big)/Sunglasses - H&M

Photo credit: Kate Bowyer (YBowyer Photography)

There is always that moment when you see something in fashion that you want but can never find in tall. 

SUPER annoying!

For me, a shirt with thumb holes was one of those I will never find it items.  Every single one I tried on were so short that I had to permanently bend my arm to keep my thumb in the hole.  That's not cute.

Method Boutique to the rescue!  They have this Kristy Cardigan with amazingly long arms.  Not only does it give the thumb detail, it's also long enough in the back so you can wear it with pretty much anything.

I paired it with one of my fav pair of ankle boots and my chunky cowl that you can wear 3 ways!  How would you rock the Kristy?

The Fashion Bomb Daily

I blog but I also read a lot of blogs.  One of my favorite blogs that I read every single day is the Fashion Bomb Daily.  I was super excited (and yes...I did a happy dance again) to see that I was the Fashion Bombshell of the Day! 

Thank you so much Claire and The Fashion Bomb Daily.  I appreciate it and hope to see more tall fashion on your amazing blog (I am definitely available if needed...seriously:-).

Tall is beautiful...TallSWAG it all day!