Solange Knowles’ Wedding: The story of a bike, a jumpsuit, and a cape!

http://www.people.com/article/solange-knowles-marries-alan-ferguson

Now usually I don’t do this, this is definitely not a celebrity gossip site. But you have to give credit when credit is due.

So I was surfing the internet when I came across the headline that Solange Knowles just got married. I decided to follow the link because who doesn’t love love and weddings? I more than likely always click on links to wedding photos or celebrations. I also like to get ideas about my big day. The wedding of Solange Knowles and Alan Ferguson, congratulations to the couple on their nuptials, gave me plenty of ideas.

http://necolebitchie.com/2014/11/heres-a-look-at-solanges-official-wedding-portraits/solange-and-alan-ferguson-arrive-on-bikes-to-their-wedding/

First off, I love the quirkiness and playfulness of the ceremony. The fact they arrived riding white vintage bikes, and took party  pictures in an aging, borderline dilapidated, building with everyone wearing white, gave the photos in instant classic vibe. The wedding seemed very vintage and chic. Two things that I am all for. It also says to brides and grooms, “this is your special day, do it your way.” It was understated and absolutely wonderful. I am not going to be a traditional bride and it is nice to know that I am in good company.

http://necolebitchie.com/2014/11/heres-a-look-at-solanges-official-wedding-portraits/image-by-rog-walker-6/

So let’s start by saying I love cream, I love gold, I love the combination of cream/white and gold, I love jumpsuits, and I LOVE capes! I was thinking about writing a piece on fall summer trends and I landed on capes. Capes are so wonderful! I tend to lean towards pieces that were popular in a time now past. Capes have that vintage feeling, but they are also very dramatic, luxurious, and regal. Let me just say this again, I LOVE CAPES! I can just imagine myself in New York City with knee-high boots, a thick beautiful cape, a muff for my hands or elbow length leather gloves. So classy, and so classic. So chic!

 http://www.thefashionspot.com/style-trends/449489-fall-fashion-trend-2014-capes/#/slide/15

Back to Solange’s particular ensemble. Everything is right about her outfit. It kind of feels like a throwback to the seventies, but the cream color, the material, and the plunging neckline, not to mention the cape of course, gives it a wonderful playfulness while remaining classy and gorgeous. And of course, nods to her red lip and afro, two of my staple looks.

P.S. She didn’t only wear a cape with her cream jumpsuit!

http://necolebitchie.com/2014/11/heres-a-look-at-solanges-official-wedding-portraits/image-by-rog-walker-5/

Brava!

http://necolebitchie.com/2014/11/heres-a-look-at-solanges-official-wedding-portraits/image-by-rog-walker-4/

What are your thoughts on fashion found at Solange Knowles' Wedding? Do you love it? What are your thoughts on capes in general? 

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Floral Prints in the Garden

Duke University boasts a beautiful garden, filled with beautiful flowers and plants, both domestic and foreign. Flowers are certainly wonderful and can do a great deal to brighten up the day with their vibrant colors and aromatic fragrances, but I was certainly on the fence about floral prints. Me and floral prints were not a match made in heaven. That is until I saw this saucy little number. I love wearing black, so if I am going to experiment with a different look, I will more than likely compliment it with black. The flowers are also different shades of red, another color I love. At the time that I bought this jumpsuit I was really into the retro old-school style. This outfit is now one of my favorite pieces.

Accessories: I chose to wear gold dangly earrings because I feel that the outfit gives off an earthy vibe. I also think that gold pairs well with red and black. The pants end at about mid-calf so it looks really cute with flats. I wore flats that are a close match to the darker red color found in the flowers.

What do you think?

How do you feel about floral prints, do you like them? If you do like floral prints, do you like when they are paired with bright colors or dark colors.

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