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Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda Knowles
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
Rest in Peace Prince
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
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
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
So, I don’t know about you, but I’m looking forward to the summer. I’ve been thinking about bathing suits recently, have you seen this Salinas Batoul swimsuit? Global warming is a big problem and we need to do more for our environment. In any case, I’m looking forward to warmer weather.
Photo Credit: Jamie Nelson
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda F. Knowles
I came across this beautiful one-piece Salinas bathing suit and got excited about the warm weather to come. New York has been crazy this year with the weather. Never know what to wear. Florida, here I come!
Sincerely,
“Fashionably-Late”
Malinda F. Knowles