Author: KnowlesMalinda

El Camino Restaurant on Las Olas Boulevard

So this past Taco Tuesday I was in Ft. Lauderdale and enjoyed happy hour at El Camino Restaturant on Las Olas Boulevard. The street was full of traffic and bustling with shops and restaurants. I stopped in Celebrity of Las Olas women’s clothing boutique which had some really cute apparel and accessories. In any case, they advised me that the food at El Camino was really good.

So, I went by and it just so happened to be Happy Hour. I had a carnitas and “gringo” (beef) taco, each were only three dollars. I also paired it with a kale salad and was quite full. They also had one of my favorite wine brands Decoy. They have a few locations in South Florida and I definitely recommend this one on Las Olas Boulevard!

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

Holiday Gifting Sale in RedBubble Shop

Hey guys, how was your day? It’s almost officially the Holiday season and however you might celebrate… you may need a creative and one-of-a-kind gift for your loved ones. Some of these items are available in the artwork shop but even more merchandise is available in my Redbubble shop. And the more you buy, the bigger the discount. Right now, everything in my Redbubble shop is 20-60% off. Say bye to boring, monotonous holiday gifts and prepare to be asked where did you get that?

  1. Walk to the Beach cell phone cases
  2. Flowers Everyday clock
  3. Funky Graffiti Wall pouch (email me at info@malindaknowles.net to order)
  4. Sunset on a Florida Parking Lot greeting cards
  5. Flowers Everyday greeting cards
  6. Flowers Everyday mouse pad

And even more!! Check out the shop now.

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

Cute New Gold Shoes

       

Good morning! So it’s officially almost the holidays and these cute new gold shoes are perfect for the occasion. They are also fabulous for just a night out on the town with some gold hoop earrings that you can personalize (seen above).

I have a pair of sequined Betsey Johnson gold shoes that I’ve had for years. They have lasted for a long time, so never be afraid to buy designer as the quality is usually better but the pricepoint is higher. Anyway, have a good day!

       

Sincerely,

“Fashionably Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

Player #4: Halloween Football Gal

Happy Halloween!! How are you feeling today? I know a lot of you have been celebrating all weekend. But today I wanted to share my Player #4 Football Gal costume from Fashion Nova. You know you can really find some good deals on Halloween online (even better than in store). I’m loving the blue sparkles and the white gloves, just magical. It also came with a small football purse, so cute! So what are you dressing up as tonight?

    

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

Throwback Thursday: Lingerie Shoot 2006

Hey y’all! So it’s that time of the week, Throwback Thursday! I thought I might post a lingerie shoot I did back in 2006. I was scouted when I was about 12 years old in Texas but my mother didn’t want me to get involved in that. I was again scouted in as a teen and got into modeling. Unfortunately, I started working in finance and stopped pursuing a modeling career. I have been a visual artist since I was a child and modeling, photography, art and fashion really go hand in hand.

Anyway, maybe one of these days, I’ll tell you more about it in a book or something? Anyway, happy almost weekend!

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Knowles

New Mom? Fall 2023 Styles Just For You

Hey y’all! I recently had a conversation with my cousin in Texas who said she just sometimes had trouble finding good clothes for her body since she has had kids. She had several including twins, I remember when she first made the family announcement that she was expecting. What a joyous time.

So, anyway, I thought I would put together a few suggestions that are great for a new mom or just a tired one. These are right in line with the new Fall 2023 trends and will cover you up in the right places. Just remember you and your new family are beautiful, men could never deal with a pregnancy. We are strong!

 The Chunky Sweater

Brunello Cucinelli Cashmere Sweater

    Puffy Black Coats, a classic. And this Moncler one in the fashion shop.

Burberry Parka Jacket

Art inspired clothing (like mine). This Akris dress is a perfect statement piece for the office.

Akris Kaleidoscope Shift Dress

 Denim skirts like this flowy Wash Lab Maxi Skirt

Wash Lab Denim Maxi Skirt

What do yall think? Dont stress about your bodies, you’re beautiful any kind of way. There’s always something to wear to flatter you, no matter your shape!

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda Frances Knowles

Inspiration: Hellessy Embellished Denim

A brand named Hellessy caught my eye recently on the Neiman Marcus site. The embellished denim trend has been going on for quite some time now and I just thought this denim shirt and ribbon detailed jeans stood out. Sylvie Millstein started the brand out of her Soho apartment after working with other brands and retailers around the world. Don’t you just love the detail?

This beautiful velvet red rose on denim walked the runway for Fall/Winter 2023. Isn’t it just gorgeous?

Nowfashion.com

She also did these fringed jeans for Winter 2021. We all wear denim, why not spice it up and stand out from the crowd? And don’t forget that Yves Saint Laurent denim handbag with gold hardwear in the fashion shop. Seriously, I have put it to work. It is truly a fabulous investment piece.

Anyway, I am truly inspired by the trend. So much so that you may remember my M2 “Sunset on a Florida Parking Lot” Embellished Denim from a few years ago. It’s always great to experiment with everyday basics.

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

Fave LUISAVIAROMA x British Vogue Iconic Looks

So, LUISAVIAROMA and Vogue teamed up recently to show some of the most iconic designer looks on the runway. I just couldn’t help but be in awe with the selection curated by Edward Enninful, British Vogue Editor-in-Chief. From Moncler to Alexander McQueen, there were some gorgeous looks in the show. Which do you like? You can see more of the show here.

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles

 

Garden Life: Flowers and Even Strawberries for Spring/Summer 2024 Runway Shows

Simone Rocha Photo Credit: Ben Broomfield Photography
Simone Rocha Photo Credit: Carlo Scarpato/Gorunway.com

Good morning! Have you been watching the fashion month shows? I couldn’t help but notice the floral trend on the runway. Yes, April showers bring may flowers but it’s defintely present on the runway along with the see-through trend. And I see plus-size is being included more and more as well.

I’ve always liked flowers as I used to help my mom plant tulips at my house in Washington, D.C. We also had a cherry blossom tree that would just be gorgeous right around my birthday. Check out my artwork shop, especially my recent Flowers Everyday painting.

Anyway, check out more from the runways below!

Tanya Taylor Photo Credit: Martina Keenan

Yuhan Wang Photo Credit: Danielle Oberrauch
Carolina Herrera Photo Credit: Danielle Oberrauch/Gorunway.com

Sincerely,

“Fashionably-Late”

Malinda F. Knowles