Comfort in Style

Comfort in Style by briell19 featuring black booties

Fashion or Style??? What is your choice?



Hello All!
 I was watching RHOA (Real Housewives of Atlanta) the other day and the new cast member Marlow always talks about her designer clothes. My question is would you prefer style? Or would you prefer to be fashionable. I want to hear from you because I know that I do not always have $300.00 to dish out on a tracey reese dress or thousands of dollars to spend on Christian Louboutins. However, I can honestly say that I do have a personal style. Fashion sense isn't something you can describe, you just know that you like certain designers. I know that I have a very modest, sometimes glam, sometime prep style. Its me! I can go to the thrift store an buy $50.00 worth of clothes which compliment my style.
What do you prefer? Style or Fashion?

CGC at Strike A Pose Fashion Show For Beaute Marc Clothing!

Hello All!

 Last night I had the pleasure of covering my first Fashion Show ever here on Church Girl Chic! I had an awesome time sitting front row of the fashion show of a very driven designer! BreAna Allen the young designer who I featured in a post  HERE in October featured her first collection. The Show consisted of two scenes, Glitz & Glamour which showcased designs with a lot of sequin, studs, and details! My favorite of the entire collection was her leggings that she designed herself! The next scene Classy & Fabulous consisted of  lots of Jeggins, dresses, ruching, and color blocking. I got a a urban feel from here designs with a twist of glam! I loved her line, and I know that you all will as well! DO YOU WANT TO KNOW THE BEST THING ABOUT IT?? SHE DESIGNED IT ALL HERSELF! GREAT JOB BREANA!

Keep checking out the Beaute Marc site at customers will be able to shop very soon! You can check it out HERE

Beaute Marc Banner entering the Fashion Show

The Runway

A Bandage type Bodycon Dress

Color Block Dress

The best picture I could get of her leggings with a studded denim jacket! 

Beaute Marc Ushers! 

Fashion Show Spectators 

DON'T THEY ALL LOOK NICE??
And what did I wear??
Floral in the Winter

Floral Top: Walmart
Bracelets: Variety of Stores
Skirt: Thrifted and Hemmed

Clutch: JC Penny
Hair: Flex Rod Set (Used 40 Flexi Rods)

MUCH LOVE AND GOD BLESS!

~CRYSTAL

Holiday gift Guide from Church Girl Chic! CHIC FINDS FOR UNDER $20 DOLLARS!

  The snow has fallen, and the leaves are gone. NOW I am aware that is it Christmas time! I love the Christmas season! Decorations adorn the houses and the streets with its beauty! Scrouges are smiling, and families join together to create their annual bond. What else do I love about Christmas??? The gifts! That is what I love about Christmas! I am not the type of person that likes to always receive gifts, however, I am the one who always likes to give the gifts! I have given gifts when I didn't have the most money and when I had a lot. Therefore, I decided to develop a gift guide for my readers, that I know you all would enjoy!

FOR YOUR BFF!

1) Elf Cosmetics 144 pieces eye shadow palette -$15.00

BUY HERE!

2) Anastasia Beverly Hills Mini Berry Tweezers $13.00
I have the precision tweezers! And they get all of the unwanted hairs from my brows! The best Tweezers ever!

BUY HERE


3) Mossimo Sequin Beret from Target Online- $14.99

BUY HERE

FOR HIM 

1) So, you have a dream...Now What? (Paperback) From Amazon- $10.99

This is a book that recently launched and it will be awesome for any man (or woman) to read!

BUY HERE

2) Isotoner Slippers ( From Macy's Online)- On Sale Now $19.99

BUY HERE



3) Geoffrey Beene Wallet (From Macy's Online)- On Sale Now $19.99

Hope you guys have fun shopping! Come back next week for more finds!

Much Love and God Bless!
~Crystal

OOTD-MY DAY IN BLACK SEQUIN

HELLO ALL!
 TODAY WAS AN INTERESTING DAY! I WAS TRYING TO RECOVER FROM A BAD WEEKEND WITH BROKEN TIRES, RIDING IN A TOW TRUCK, AND GETTING HORRIBLE PICTURES AT MY FRIENDS BIRTHDAY! GRRR. I GOT UP LATE THIS MORNING FOR WORK AND GOOD THING I PICKED OUT THIS GREAT SEQUIN SHIRT MY MOM GOT ME TO BRIGHTEN UP MY DAY! I DECIDED TO PAIR IT WITH A RED LIP TO MAKE IT POP! I RECRUITED MY LITTLE BROTHER MICAH TO TAKE THE PICS SINCE HE OBVIOUSLY HAD NOTHING ELSE TO DO..(I NEED TO FIND A PHOTOGRAPHER!) OTHER THAN THAT MOUTH FULL! LIFE IS GREAT! I PRAY YOU ALL ARE HAVING A GOOD ONE AS WELL!

BLAZER: THRIFTED

SEQUIN TOP: GIFT FROM MOM LAST CHRISTMAS

LEGGINGS AND BOOTS: JC PENNYS

EARRINGS: CLAIRES

I AM SO HAPPY THE PICTURES CAME OUT GREAT THIS TIME! I MUST SAY THE SEQUIN DID BRING MY SPIRITS UP!

THANKS MICAH!

AND DON NOT FORGET TO ENTER INTO CHURCH GIRL CHIC'S FIRST GIVEAWAY TO WIN A $50.00 GIFT CARD TO YOUR CHOICE BETWEEN SEPHORA OR MACY'S! 

HERE!

~CRYSTAL

!00+ FOLLOWER GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!!(Closed)

HELLO ALL!
  AS YOU ALL MAY HAVE READ, I HAVE FINALLY REACHED 100 FOLLOWERS! BECAUSE OF THAT I AM DOING MY FIRST GIVEAWAY!!!!!!!! (WOOT WOOT!) I HAVE BEEN TRYING TO FIGURE OUT WHAT I WANTED TO DO FOR THIS GIVEAWAY, AND NOW I KNOW! A $50.00 SEPHORA GIFT CARD, OR A $50.00 MACY'S GIFT CARD (THIS CHOICE WOULD BE UP TO THE WINNER!) WILL BE AWARDED TO THE PERSON THAT I FEELS DESERVES THE GIFT.

RULES FOR THE GIVEAWAY!
1) MUST COMMENT ON THIS POST AND EXPLAIN TO ME WHAT INNER BEAUTY MEANS TO YOU.
2) MUST FOLLOW CHURCHGIRLCHIC PUBLICLY ON BLOGGER, FACEBOOK AND THE NEW TWITTER PAGES!(YOU WILL BE ABLE TO FOLLOW ME ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE SCREEN)
3) WITH YOUR COMMENT ON INNER BEAUTY, AT THE END, TELL ME YOUR TWITTER, NAME AND YOUR FACEBOOK NAME FOR VERIFICATION. THE GIVEAWAY WILL END ON NOVEMBER 30TH AND THE WINNER WILL BE ANNOUNCED DECEMBER 2! GOOD LUCK!

THAT'S ALL! I AM SO EXCITED ABOUT MY FIRST GIVEAWAY!

MUCH LOVE AND GOD BLESS!

~CRYSTAL



Disclaimer
Churchgirlchic, is in no way affiliated with these companies. Just going to buy a gift card with my money to giveaway.

Jennifer Hudson in Michael Kors! Get the Look!

Hello All!
      Michael Kors celebrated his new Omotesando store opening and Tokyo’s Fashion’s Night Out. And who was there to support him??? The beautiful songstress, Jennifer Hudson! J-Hud looked gorgeous in a beautiful leopard print Michael Kors Dress!

Get the Look!

Splurge

BCBG

$348.00

Steal

ASOS

$98.84

WITH A SOFT SMOKEY EYE, LASHES, A NEW LIP GLOSS, AND A NICE PAIR OF BLACK PLATFORM PUMPS, YOU WILL BE GOOD TO GO!

~CRYSTAL

Versace for H&M! Almost Here!

Hello Dolls!

  Next week will be the launch of the Versace for H&M line! I am so excited! Prices will range from $20.00- $300.00, with most pieces between $100.00- $200.00. According to H&M.com the collection will be available in selected stores from November 19th at AM. Prince and Lady GaGa are said to perform at the launch party! I can not wait! How about you? 

~Crystal

MEET MISS D'SHONDRA RIDEOUT

HELLO ALL!

  I HAD THE PLEASURE OF SPEAKING WITH D'SHONDRA RIDEOUT! A VERY TALENTED SONGSTRESS AND FELLOW MICHIGANDER THAT I FIRST NOTICED ON KIRK FRANKLIN'S "JESUS" OFF OF HIS CD THE FIGHT OF MY LIFE. HERE IS THE SONG BELOW:

SHE IS A VERY DRIVEN YOUNG LADY THAT IS CHASING AFTER HER DREAMS! I KNEW THAT MANY YOUNG LADIES (CHRISTIAN OR NOT) WOULD BE ABLE TO IDENTIFY WITH HER! I INTERVIEWED HER THIS PAST WEEK. EVEN WITH HER SCHEDULE SHE WAS NICE ENOUGH TO INTERVIEW WITH ME AND I THANK HER! I JUST WANTED TO KNOW MORE ABOUT HER STYLE BECAUSE SHE ALWAYS LOOKS SO DARN CUTE AND I KNEW MANY OTHERS WOULD LOVE TO KNOW AS WELL! 

  YOU CAN KEEP UP WITH HER ON HER TWITTER      HERE.

SO CHECK OUT D'SHONDRA!

1) I have seen you in person a couple of times, and you always look so nice! How would you explain your personal style?

-well thanks!! :-) I'm very old school.. I lived with my grandparents for a while so a bit of grandmoms style became my style. On an average day I like to wear jeans and a blazer with a very cute shoe(I LOVE SHOES!!!) overall my style would be comfortable/casual chic.

2) Being a fellow church girl, how do you express your style at church? What are some of your favorite things to wear?

-I love women's suits! I own so many lol I will usually wear a suit with sky high heels or a nice dress.

3) What are some of your favorite trends for the Fall/Winter?

- Fall is definitely my favorite season. I'm loving the faux furs and riding boots. I just like being able to actually 'dress'! 

4) What are some of your favorite beauty products?

- M.A.C. Anything lol Since I travel so much and I have to wear makeup often a good face wash is VITAL!! My skin is weird(very oily and acne prone), so I use Neutrogena oil free acne stress control. The whole line works wonders for me. 

5) What would you say to someone who is reaching for their dreams like you are reaching for yours?

- Just stay focused on God, stay in your Bible, and don't ever conform to this world. It WILL get hard to stay on track sometimes and it's easy to get discouraged but God is always there, and trust me... He has your back! Don't give up!! 

6) Would you like to add anything else?

;-) not unless you want to ask more! 

I WANT TO SAY THANK YOU AGAIN TO D'SHONDRA AND I PRAY THAT SHE CONTINUES TO REACH FOR HER DREAMS! CHECK HER OUT AT http://www.twitter.com/DSHONDRA

MUCH LOVE AND GOD BLESS!

~CRYSTAL

Style Craze!!!!! GLITTER SHOES!

Hello Dolls!

  Glitter and Sequin is not just for cute little kids and dancers anymore! Glitter is everywhere! I must admit, when I trend begins it spreads! And what I have been seeing a lot of are glitter shoes! I first saw these shoes at Baker. I wanted them so bad but I had to buy another pair of shoes for an event and I had to kiss those shoes goodbye! (womp womp!) Then I seen them at the Steve Madden store and almost passed out! They were a little bit cheaper but I could not afford them! (Darn!). So then I was walking in my local mall and saw them at one of my favorite stores Charolette Russe, and I was done! lol. I know I know, it did not need such a drawn out story but I had to tell you my love for these glitter shoes! When I started to see celebs wearing them then I knew that it was a trend! These shoes are a must have going into the fall to add with those staple pieces! And I most definately have to get a pair!

Candies

Bakers

Charlotte Russe

Have Fun Shopping!

~Crystal

MEET MISS BREANA ALLEN OF BEAUTE MARC CLOTHING.

HELLO ALL!
 THIS WEEK I HAD THE PLEASURE OF INTERVIEWING BREANA ALLEN, FOUNDER AND DESIGNER OF BEAUTE MARC CLOTHING.  WHICH IS A LINE OF CLOTHING AIMED AT INNER BEAUTY & SELF ESTEEM. BREANA IS A 19 YEAR OLD WITH A LOT OF TENACITY AND STRENGTH (AND WE CAN NOT FORGET HER FASHION SENSE!) I JUMPED ON THE CHANCE TO INTERVIEW HER AND INTRODUCE HER TO MY READERS! BREANA HAS A VERY INSPIRATIONAL STORY THAT I CAN RELATE TO. AND I KNEW MANY OTHERS WOULD AS WELL! BEAUTE MARC CLOTHING WILL BE LAUNCHED LATER THIS YEAR, HOWEVER, YOU CAN PREVIEW HER LINE HERE ON HER WEBSITE.

I WANTED TO ASK HER SOME QUESTIONS SO THAT HER INTRODUCTION CAN BE GRAND! HERE IS THE INTERVIEW:

1) I love your skin! What is your skincare regime that allows your skin to look the way that it looks? What are your favorite products?

Everyday I cleanse my face with Olay Facial wipes and use Mary Kay facial moisturizer. I try not to drink things with so much acid, though I’m in LOVE with apple and orange juice! Times when I see a bump try to creep up, I use a Mary Kay facial mask the night before and kid you not, the next day, it’s gone. 

2)What are your favorite beauty products? And what do you live by? (Ex: make up, hair products etc.)

Whenever I have photo shoots I tend to always use MAC products. Mac is my favorite make-up company for sure. But I also love Bobbi Brown lip-gloss. I actually just bought some Bobbi Brown for the first time about 2 weeks ago when I was down at Somerset. I can’t live without my lip-gloss! Lip-gloss will get put before any other beauty product! I’m infatuated with Mizani hair products. They make my hair really soft and bouncy whenever they’re in usage (this also includes my hair extensions)! 

3)Your style is HOTT! How would you explain your personal style?

My style is very uncommon, which is the best word I use to describe myself in general. Most of the time, I don’t put my clothes together like the night before. It takes me about 20 minutes to pick up different things including: scarves, shoes, jackets, shirts, pants, jewelry and other accessories, to see which ones I like the best. Then I combine them and get my overall look.

4)What are your favorite things in your closet?

My favorite things in my closet would be my blazers and harem trouser pants. I’m in love with styling up a blazer and a pair of harems!

5)What are your favorite fall trends this year?

Scarves & Hats are my ultimate favorites. I love mixing up my hats with different fits in my closet, along with orange and brown colored scarves. I saw some dope blazers and trousers for Fall 2011 that I’m excited to get my hands on! It’s that time for my favorite material, Corduroy! Fall is definitely my favorite season of the year because I get to wear my faves!

6)You are all about loving yourself from the inside out. Why do you love yourself and what made you love yourself the way that you do?

Wow, well growing up, I struggled with my image. I know I sound like I’m 30… but it’s the truth. People my age are still struggling like I did when I was in my high school days. There was a moment in time where I hated my body. I couldn’t stand to look at myself in the mirror and when I did, I made myself throw up. I was bulimic on and off for about 4 years (since 8^th grade). The only person who knew about it was God. When I started getting closer to God, I started realizing my true worth and who I really was. After that, I knew it was time to help other young women discover who they really were. I love myself because I’m just that: MY SELF. I’m a great person with an even greater heart. I tell myself that a lot too. Though I go through things, I’m still one of the strongest people I know. I control my destiny. God has given me the choice of whether or not to do what He has called me to do. When I found that life wasn’t all about me, I was determined to help others. Helping others makes me love myself even more.

7)How does your walk with God play a part in your outlook on things in your life?

Honestly, if God wasn’t in my life, I wouldn’t be alive today. Like I’d seriously be dead as a result of suicide. If it weren’t for God, my life wouldn’t be as amazing as it is. I depend on Him in everything I do. He gave me Beaute Marc. He put the passion in me for everything I do. I thank Him for allowing and TRUSTING me to carry on to help other young women. God is my MAIN MAN! He is THEE MAN. I would have no kind of positive outlook if it weren’t for Him.

8)Now you have your own clothing line. What is the name of your line and how did that come about?

My clothing line’s name is Beaute Marc (pronounced Beauty Mark). God gave me this name in 2008. I asked Him why He gave it to me and He responded by giving me a scripture: Psalms 139: 13-15

“Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out;

you formed me in my mother's womb.

I thank you, High God—you're breathtaking!

Body and soul, I am marvelously made!

I worship in adoration—what a creation!

You know me inside and out,

you know every bone in my body;

You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit,

how I was sculpted from nothing into something.”

When God gave me this, I was in tears. He created Beaute Marc to help me teach women that their beauty was first created on the inside. God wants me to show these women that He wants us to represent HIS ways. His ways being that your inner beauty should come FIRST since it was created first. Anything that’s first is very important. Beaute Marc’s mission is to DEVELOP inner beauty while ENHANCING outer beauty.

9)What can people expect from Beaute Marc?

People can expect a variety of things from looking sexy in their Beaute Marc jeans to loving themselves from the inside out. I want my clothes to make a difference in every beautiful woman’s life that buys a Beaute Marc item. Expect uncommon gear that I would wear. I will never put out something that I wouldn’t wear myself.

10)Where do you want to be 10 years from now in fashion? In life?

10 years from now I’ll be in a huge black yacht with my kids, husband, and dog. I’ll be successful, an even more mature God-fearing woman, and a great CEO/Entrepreneur.  In 10 years, everyone will know about Beaute Marc Clothing and my other accomplishments. My # 1 goal is help others so whatever it is God leads to me to do, I know it will be a great success!

11)How would you help someone who feels insecure about their bodies?

I would tell them to not compare themselves with other people! Comparing yourself is like slapping God in the face and telling Him that what He created wasn’t good enough. “Never bite the hand who feeds you”.  You are beautiful. Do NOT let ANY guy or female tell you otherwise. You look yourself in the mirror everyday and say 3 great things about you. Speak it loud and clear! Love yourself no matter what, baby!

12)Anything else you would like to add?

Beaute Marc is going to take over! LOL I’m excited about my future. Being a full time student and only 19 can be a little tough, but I got this. I appreciate everyone who supports me! Keep the right people around you! Relationships can either make or break you. When God is trying to elevate you, He ALWAYS uses a person! Remember that!

WE BOTH HAD FUN WITH THE INTERVIEW! THANK YOU AGAIN BREANA! AND DO NOT FORGET TO CHECK OUT HER WEBSITE http://www.beautemarconline.com/

MUCH LOVE AND GOD BLESS!

~CRYSTAL

WOMEN WHO WEAR BLACK! (HOW TO WEAR BLACK)

"Women who wear black lead colorful lives!"

-Neiman Marcus 2008

Hello All!

  So many women think that wearing black is meant to depict a certain attitude or feeling. But black is so much more than wearing a big black hat with black shoes, black shades, and a black dress to a funeral. In 2008 Neiman Marcus had an advertisement which stated that "women who wear black lead colorful lives". However, how do you wear black? Black is known to many to slim problem areas on the body, however, what do you pair black with? Can everyone wear a all black? That is the question! 

  Black is not a color for every woman to wear near the face. For women with pale skin, it is said to look very unforgiving. Black is a color that could be paired with warm and cool colors!  Just because you have pale skin does not mean you can not wear black.  Wearing a brighter color if worn on top creates a more befitting look. 

These two looks that I saw on www.elle.com from the Spring 2012 Cyntia Rowley show are great examples. These are two very beautiful models with pale skin. The dresses that they are wearing )which are lovely by the way) add a bit of contrast with the black which creates a beautiful look! Also because they are pale the dress has a lower neckline so that it would be perfect for any woman that wants to wear this dress.

The little Black Dress

The little black dress which is a fashion staple can be worn so many ways! 

1) With colorful shoes to add excitement to the ensemble!

2)Mixing it with white

3) Add interesting jewelry 

4) Add a blazer

Black is one of my favorite things to wear! I think I wear black almost every day and some way or another. All you have to do is know how to wear this color and you too will be able to lead a colorful life!

~Crystal