Style – Page 3 – Pride Magazine

8 Tips to Transition into your Fall Wardrobe

October 12, 2016

By Lashanda Millner-Murphy Sunny skies, sandy beaches, sunscreen, swimsuits and shorts may be put to rest for 2016, but let me put some sunshine back in your life by sharing these transitional wardrobe tips that will have you loving fall wardrobe this season.…

It’s not too late to add florals to your wardrobe

September 6, 2016

By LaShanda Millner-Murphy There are many myths associated with “floral print” conversation. People say, “floral prints are only for the spring /summer wardrobe,” floral prints cannot be worn by full-figured women” and floral prints are only for garden parties and/or weddings.…

Redefining your Personal Style

July 19, 2016

By LaShanda Millner-Murphy As an expert in the fashion industry, I feel one way to build a “perfect” wardrobe is to know the style that fits your personality. One tends to get an idea of what that style is when you notice similar silhouettes, patterns, colors, textures and fabrics that tells a story throughout your closet/drawers.…

Pattern Play in the Bedroom

June 29, 2016

By Cheryl Luckett Pattern Play Recently I put the finishing touches on fun, colorful bedroom client project for a talented teen artist. There were quite a few comments on the color and pattern usage in the space so I thought I’d share my tips for successfully mixing color and pattern.…

Let Your Complexion Be Your Color Guide

June 8, 2016

By Dwayne Collins Many people find themselves asking the question, “what colors are in this season?” The proper question to ask is, ”what colors compliment my skin complexion? ” Keep in mind ”what colors are hot this season ” come and go, but your skin complexion remains the same.…

Athleisure wear: How To Wear It Well

May 25, 2016

By LaShanda Millner-Murphy Activewear has changed its name to athleisure wear and has created a buzz outside the gym. Athleisure wear is accepted by many as a wearable style on the weekends for parties and on the go. Some designers have even added add Athleisure wear to their fashion lines.…

Self-taught Jean Maker Creates Anarchy with Denim

May 13, 2016

By Tonya Jameson Photos by Jonathan Cooper To most people, a pair of jeans is simply another piece of clothing. To Stan Fraser, jeans are storytellers: the way the fabric bunches above shoes, wrinkles beh ind knees or leaves an imprint on a pocket that held a wallet for years. …

Workout Clothes that Work for You

May 10, 2016

By Elizabeth Colen I often get asked, “How do I get the right workout clothes for me?” I came up with a quick guide that will help anyone who is purchasing new workout gear. When trying on workout clothes it’s always important to choose your true size (not a small when you truly wear a medium) no one will see your size it is sewn on the inside.…

Part 2: Pleated Trousers are for Every “Body”

May 3, 2016

By Dwayne Collins In my last column, I discussed the importance of the plain front trouser and how to wear them properly. Now let’s discuss the pleated trouser is without question perfect for men of all body types ( slender, athletic or portly ).…

Dress Your Best with Spring/Summer Colors

April 15, 2016

By LaShanda Millner-Murphy There’s nothing like the joy of spring and warm summer weather to put you in the mood to put away the muted color tights, coats and scarves and move in the brighter colors and lighter weight fabrics.…