AFFORDABLE FASHION REVIEW: CLASSIC COLLECTION BY NICKI MINAJ

Happy Monday, Everyone!
Popular recording artist, Nicki Minaj, recently came out with a classic and couture clothing line.  
Her team reached out to me and introduced me to her Classic Collection, which offers a variety of dresses, tops and skirts, all under $25.  The affordable prices made it a perfect fit form my blog, and one I wanted to share with each of you.
The line offers a way to "look fashionable and feel confident in your curves," something I like, since I've always had fuller hips.  Each piece in the collection is "created with easy-to-wear fabrics including versatile rib knits, soft ultrasuede, and comfortable jersey cotton blends."
They kindly sent me the Rib Zip Front Midi Dress in black, seen below on the model and then on me, to review.  It offers a versatile, classic black dress look, which can be dressed up with some heels or down with a some chic sandals or even flip flops on the go.
I'm someone who doesn't love having things fitted around my hips, but the dress they sent is super soft and with quality stretch that gives added comfort and movement.  Although the dress is lightweight, it is not see-through, which is often a problem with lighter fabrics, so, this was an unexpected positive factor.
Overall, the knee length cut and sleeves, seen on most of her tops, dresses and skirts, make many appropriate for the work place and will transition seamlessly into happy hour or dinner after work.  
Also, there are a number of more club worthy, fitted, low cut and backless options, which fit Nicki Minaj's overall persona and style, but with a balance of some more conservative options, which fit my style, it does offer options for a wider range of tastes and styles.

1. Textured Flannel Neck Crop Top $19.99 (Available Colors: Red & Black)
2. Rib Knit Zip Front Midi Dress $19.99 (Available Colors: Black & Gray)
3. Mock Neck Ultrasuede Dress $24.99 (Available Colors: Camel & Black)

Dress: Nicki Minaj Classic Collection = $19.99  /  Black Heels: Steve Madden - TJ Maxx = $34.99  /  Bronze Clutch: Target = $6.00 (on christmas sale - available in 4 additional colors)  / Chain Bracelet: Miss A = $1.00

•  CURRENT GIVEAWAY:  A Pair of Givenche Designer Sunglasses  •

GIVEAWAY AND REVIEW: STEVE MADDEN SPRING AND SUMMER 2012 LEGWEAR

Winner is...Tiffany, Congratulations!!! :)
Happy Friday the 13th, Blogland...oh how I love Friday the 13th days! :)
I happen to be quite the fan of Steve Madden, and own a few pairs of shoes by him as well as tights, and wanted to introduce you to his new Spring and Summer 2012 Legwear!
As many of you know, color blocking and neon colors are quite the trend these days, and prints are huge for spring! It was sported all over the runways from Milan and New York to Tokyo, as seen during fashion week in each major city!
So, I am here with some of Steve Madden's new line, which is filled bright, neon colors, flashing me right back to the 80's...hehe...bold prints and lace, followed by the Giveaway details!

(Steve Madden Legwear layout created by Liesl Ehardt using images from Steve Madden & Now & Zen Group)

1.

Steve Madden Open Work Anklet

$12.00 (2 pack)

2.

Steve Madden Sheer Neon Anklet

$7.00 (2 pack)

3.

Steve Madden Animal Mesh

$12.00 (2 pack)

Though I'm not sure I could sport some of the neon colors and bolder prints, even though they are very "in" right now, they are super fun, especially to wear around the house or to a party! They are very soft and comfy, and the colors are so happy that they draw you in, and do offer a fun way to sport the new trends!

That said, I'm on the older side, which is probably why I'm not sure I could pull them off and it reminds me of the 80's and early 90's, but if you are a teenager, or in your early to mid 20's, I think these could be quite the splash of color to show off your personality and makes many shoes more comfortable!

That said, Steve Madden was kind enough to send me a variety of their legwear, in different colors and styles, which I'm offering as a Giveaway to my readers, along with a black, faux snake skin, envelope clutch, which I purchased to put it all in for the winner! Yay!!!

So, if you want to win the below black clutch filled with Steve Madden goodies from their new 2012 legwear collection here is how...

a Rafflecopter giveaway

There you have it, it is as easy as that, with up to 7 entries per person, and will be running until Friday, April 20th! Good luck!!! :)

Enjoy your weekend ahead, I'm off to a girl's night with friends and need to make my salsa and cream cheese dip to take with me! Check back tomorrow for more inspirational quotes and sayings!