Author: KnowlesMalinda
The Right Pill Box: Dr. Sam’s Prozak Handbags
Talk about a pill box. If a doctor has ever prescribed you anything, you can definitely appreciate these. Dr. Samantha Boardman wore the Happiness clutch to the Met Ball and well, they would make me happy too! I love these bags and what’s better than to just wear your emotional baggage? Click here to view more.
Walk To The Beach
The walk to the beach is full of suspense and beautiful foliage. You just can’t wait to get there and if it’s a gorgeous day, it may look something like this. I took a photo of this scenery and loved it so much, I did a painting. Walk to the beach.
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda F. Knowles
Cuban Dream: Chanel Cruise 2016/17
Palm Trees. Sequins. Cigars. Old Cars. It was a Cuban dream at the Chanel Cruise 2016/17 Fashion Show yesterday. Chanel nailed their fashion show by incorporating all things that come to mind when thinking about Cuba but maintained their backbone. There was tweed and beautiful materials of course, but 1950s cars and cigar box handbags.
I loved it! In Florida, it’s basically resort wear all year long and this show definitely gave me some great inspiration. I definitely want to get over to Cuba one of these days. By the way, if you are in Cuba Karl Lagerfeld is showing more than 200 of his photographs at Factoria Habana until May 12th.
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda F. Knowles
Five Gift Ideas for Mom
So Mother’s Day is about a week away! What are you going to do for Mom? Check out these five gift ideas, order today and get it in time for next weekend. ModaOperandi is doing express shipping through May 4th with the offer code MOTHERSDAY. And, Target also has some great practical gifts for the gardening and kitchen Mom. Peep them here.
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda Knowles
Southern, Sweet Lemonade
As I take in Beyoncé’s new project Lemonade, I find myself enjoying time in the South as well. South Florida may be tropical but if you really know it, it’s the “dirty South.” Lemonade speaks to me in that it is all about the plight of the black woman working and living in an unjust society. Love, marriage, babies it covers everything about womanhood- especially that of a black woman.
There’s nothing like the South to get you thinking about our nation’s history, the culture and the segregation. Although I’ve been frying conch fritters, I’ve been eating just as many collard greens. And with this new album, I’m just that much more proud to be from the South.
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda F. Knowles
“Thank God love lives forever.” – Sheila E.
Rest in Peace Prince
Sunset on a Florida Parking Lot
Florida has been so beautiful and the weather is perfect. I was inspired by a beautiful photo of a sunset I took last year in Florida. A parking lot? Yes, a parking lot. I had so much fun painting the palm trees.
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda F. Knowles
The Perfect Dolce & Gabbana SS 16 Outfit
So, I’ve been in Florida recently and it’s just gorgeous. Palm trees line the sidewalks and the weather is fantastic.
I found the perfect Dolce & Gabbana Spring/Summer 16 outfit for a brunch or day party. Top them off with a hat and these Lime sunglasses for a complete look.
Happy Spring!
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda F. Knowles
Rainbow Sketch and Paula Cademartori Tatiana Bag
So, there are plenty of multicolored accessories this Spring/Summer 2016 season. I recently did an oil pastel sketch of a rainbow contrasted with rain. You know what they say, when it rains it pours but the sun has to come out eventually.
This Paula Cademartori Tatiana Bag has some of the same colors in the rainbow. She has a number of brightly colored accessories for the season. Check out the bag in the Fashion Shop and bring on the color!
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda Frances Knowles