NEW YEAR, NEW YOU 2017

WHAT CAME 2016:
New outlook, New opportunities, New Friends, Traveling, Letting Go, Started My Own Business.

REPEATS FROM 2015:
Working out/taking care of myself, HUSTLING, Budgeting(it was definitely NOT easy), Being a Boss, Traveling.

New Years is about reflection, the good and the bad. If you're reading this right now, that means you are reflecting on what came this past year. Are you thinking "This year went by so fast, what happened?" Yeah, I am there as I am typing this.

A lot of opportunities came my way, especially in the fashion world/acting world. I have still been doing a lot with Thread and oh, have we all been BUSY!

Recently, we did a photo shoot for this new Rental Dress boutique called "Finery." It is in Over-the-Rhine Cincinnati, OH and it is so amazing!

All photos were taken by the amazing Damon Wilson.

As you can see in the pictures above, you can have a simple cocktail dress or what I am wearing which is more of a long, elegant look. It's your year, why not start off with a style you've never tried before? Take chances, always, and head over to Finery.

If you don't have any plans this upcoming new years, there is a big event that my friends from "Modern Makers" is throwing at 21c Hotel in Downtown Cincinnati. The description of the party is below, it sounds like such a blast!

DIGITAL ART / PARTY

"Leave 2016 behind and step into the future with the Yellow Penguin! 21c Museum Hotel Cincinnati will be joining IRL Gallery and Modern Makers for an avant-garde New Year’s Eve affair. Our museum and event spaces will become alive with music, video, and cutting edge art in a celebration that bridges the virtual and real. Experience an exclusive pop-up exhibition of new virtual reality and time based media works from the 21c collection and local artists while DJ Direct Deposit and Sabastooge set the mood for reveling. Admittance to the party is $150 per person and includes an open premium bar and appetizers from Metropole. Must be 21+ years old.

Party all night. Take the elevator to bed. Our 21c New Year's Eve Package includes a bottle of bubbly, $40 for breakfast and a late check out.

> Call 513.578.6600 or visit our website for more info

Thanks to our sponsors:
Watershed Distillery
Brown-Forman

Chris Doyle (American), Circular Lament (still), 2016, Animated video, running time 5:44 minutes"

To get tickets/more details, check out their facebook event here:
https://www.facebook.com/events/222717028153710/

I hope you all have a wonderful time ending 2016 and gearing into 2017.

Until next time,
XO FWC

PREMIUM OUTLETS GIVEAWAY

HI EVERYONE!

I'm officially back!!! As I'm slowly transitioning into a new site, I have been taking a little break from the fashion blog world for a bit. I'm so happy to be back!

While I was away, I have been taking the world by storm! From attending numerous fashion shows, to auditioning/booking roles, to starting up my own company, traveling, it is endless! I wouldn't have it any other way.

Now, to the point of this post. The other Thread Cincinnati Ladies and I have offered a Giveaway!

It's a $250 Giveaway to shop at Cincinnati Premium Outlets! How amazing is that :)

Below is a pic of what I got at the outlet mall:

Shirt: J. Crew Purse: Kate Spade Jacket: Blanc Noir

You can copy this look as well! Just enter the Giveaway :)

For more details, check out Thread Cincinnati on Facebook or head over to www.threadcincinnati.com

Good Luck!!

Until next time,
XO CR

Hip Hop Look :)

Hip Hop Look :) by fashionwithcarrington featuring stella mccartney shoes

Racerback shirt
etsy.com

Lucy sportswear
backcountry.com

Glitter shoes
streetmoda.com

Reebok athletic shoes
reebok.com

Stella mccartney shoes
stellamccartney.com

The Red and Black look

The Red and Black look by fashionwithcarrington featuring black pumps

Black crop top
shein.com

LE3NO red shirt
amazon.com

Balmain red jacket
$3,055 - balmain.com

Emilio Pucci wide-leg pants
$1,055 - stylebop.com

Blue jeans
lucluc.com

Black jeans
amazon.co.uk

Christian Louboutin black pumps
barneys.com

Converse black shoes
hypedc.com

Military boots
cicihot.com

Aéropostale sports shoes
aeropostale.com

Stylish, the "RUSHED" way

Do you wake up late sometimes? Always in a rush in the morning? Ever wondered how you could put something together quickly, without looking rushed?

There is a method to all this madness :)

When it comes to the busiest day of the week for you, we have all been there...your alarm doesn't go off for some reason or it wasn't loud enough or the power went out...etc. All of a sudden you're running really late and you need to look great, right? Let's start with dressing for a meeting:

MEETING WEAR

These meeting outfits are very quick to put on while running late, especially a black dress.

CASUAL WEAR

These outfit ideas are wonderful! Something as simple as a dress that you can put on without dealing with a zipper and to add a cute accessory with it...amazing! Plus, shoes that you can slip on are a lifesaver :)

 Here you go! Don't worry we all have been there, just be simple and creative with it.

Until next time,
CR

HAPPY 2015!

Happy 2015 Everyone :) This has been a very busy year so far and it's only the first month...I hope you all have been having a wonderful year so far!

I can't believe 2015 is here...another fashionable year is here! The spring trends already look amazing, the winter trends have been wonderful but I bet you are all looking forward to the warm weather upon us soon.

Here are some trends to look forward to for spring....

Baggy Cut Denim

Black and White

Blue and White

Culottes, Shorter pants with Heels, Wedges, Sneakers, etc.

Gingham, Checkered Look...

Head to Toe White

Kimono Style Trench Coats

Military Green

Obi-Belts, Medium Size

One-Shoulder Cuts

Polo Shirts

Shirt Dresses

Yellow

Here's what to look forward to in the Spring...obviously these are runway pics so don't wear exactly what these girls are wearing. Be creative, know your body type/know what looks great on you, and have fun!

Spring is just around the corner :)

Until the next time,
CR

Smaller Fashion Shows, The Next Big Thing?

Hello Everyone! I hope you have had such an amazing holiday season :)


We all know about Mercedes Fashion Week in New York, NY, Paris Fashion Week, London Fashion Week, Milan Fashion Week, etc. but did you know that there are possibly fashion shows near you?

Well, there are! There is a really amazing event called Small Boutique Fashion Week(which I didn't even know about until last week) and it looks super amazing after looking it up.

Here is the website http://www.smallboutiquefw.com/ oh and if you're a model out of NYC and ATL, they are casting right now!

It's so exciting to see newer trends happening every week...could this be the next big trend in Fashion? Smaller Fashion shows?

People think that you have to be a 5'8" and up model and a certain weight to be in fashion shows, and only in the first few I mentioned at the top. THAT'S NOT TRUE.

There are other shows in the world that hire heights 5'5" and higher or if you are the right body type for their clothes, they'll hire you. There are so many options...Brooklyn Fashion Week has been huge, Los Angeles has one, New York has a ton, states you wouldn't think would have fashion shows, even private events for charity mostly have fashion shows, which I attend a lot of those.

It's always great to support the local fashion businesses, along with models who get a chance to shine on that runway!

Do your research and maybe you will get to attend, model, or organize a fashion show soon and near you! Who knows, maybe your fashion show will be the next big show out there...

I know this post was short and sweet but I hope it was helpful.

Until Next Time,
CR