**After Dark**

I’m dedicating this post to one of my best friends of 13 years.   Rosie Posie!   Since she has so much to do with the inspo for my look in this piece, I wanted to share some things that her and I have in common and a person we continuously have admiration for.  Rosie and I have had quite an obsession with Meghan Markle (Duchess of Sussex) for a while now and we have both been following her journey from the second she got engaged to Prince Harry.  I guess it was astonishing to us to see a person who people felt was less than perfect find a place in such a prestigious role.  The tabloids never did seem to get enough when it came to the “less than perfect” attributes from her background.  Divorced, bi-racial, multiple sex scenes on camera, older in age from the Prince, unstable family… I mean the list goes on.  Yet, when you look at her, you can’t help but admire her grace and immense beauty.  She always presents herself in such a sophisticated manner and we are fans of her for life!  I hope that when you girls read this post you will understand and feel as inspired as I do by her!  I am someone who has many dark pockets of a past, but I will never in my life feel like any of that can take away from the humility and sincerity I have instilled in me.  I think that real strength comes from what you’ve survived in life, not from things that have sheltered you from actual experiences.

The second I saw this dress, I knew I had to have it!  Such a timeless piece in my opinion that I’m sure I will wear to many occasions.  Needless to say, it is a piece that I would see the Duchess wearing any day of the week!  I am making Rosie get it as well as I know she will love it and with Thanksgiving just a week away, I know this will be a great look for you too!  Shop my peices here:

Dress: here

Shoes: here

Belt: here

Earrings: here (similar.)

If you have any questions about this look, please feel free to send me a message!  Happy shopping my loves!  Be strong and fearless, always… ❤