Up Close and… PURSENAL!

Hello Beautiful,

There is a new trend brewing in Paradise and this one is Personal to Me!

As a Fashion Girl, many would think my first love is clothes. But its actually shoes. And my second love is actually bags, and clutches! Then its clothes…

Well, I recently discovered my new favourite Bag and Clutch brand, Pursenal Paradiyse, and this is personal to Me because the designer and brand is all BAHAMIAN! Ya’ll know I love and represent the 242, My Bahamas!

D’Letha Nairn, caught my attention with her hand painted art, of some of my favourite “Bahamian Tings”, on contrasting coloured clutches on Instagram. A friend of mine had raved about the purses, but it wasn’t until I looked for myself that I was truly amazed. The purses reminded me of the Gucci Dionysus Bags and the Gucci Ghost Collection. You know the ones with the spray paint design that says “REAL Gucci”?! Yea… those! However, her design are more like art…wall paintings… on a purse!

The Flamingo Clutch was my first purchase. It’s a dark blue clutch with our national bird, The Pink Flamingo, painted on it. Soon as I got it, I was determined to wear it and I found it to be perfect for a causal night out outfit that weekend.

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Pursenal ParaDiyse Flamingo Clutch
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Rocking My Flamingo Clutch from Pursenal ParaDiyse at the OctoberFest Popcaan Concert in Nassau, Bahamas

The clutches are so funky and artistic, they add so much personality to a simple outfit. Oh! and they’re big enough to fit your cell phone, wallet, make-up compact, lipstick, and sunglasses!

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The next clutch I purchased was a white clutch with the Chain of Islands of The Bahamas painted in black! Black and White is a classy combination and the simplicity of the design is perfect for any outfit you may have in mind.

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Pursenal ParaDiyse Chain of Islands Clutch

I wore my second clutch to dinner and it complimented my little black dress and scrappy heels perfectly! Visit my Instagram page to see more pics of me rocking my clutches.

I intend to purchase a few more clutches, for myself and my friends and family! I may also give one away to my subscribers! Comment below and let me know if you’d like to win one.

For more designs and prices from Pursenal ParaDiyse click here.

Until next time Beautiful!

Xx,

Co’La

OOTD: Jeans and Sleeveless Coats

Hello Beautiful!

Its been rainy and cold lately here, in the 242, but it was a sweet happy day when the Sun came out last week Friday!

It’s time to transition from Fall/Winter fashion into Spring. Even though we haven’t had much of Fall/Winter in the Bahamas, I still respect the seasons and love to dress accordingly. So I was especially happy to break out my new sleeveless trench coat, that I bought in yellow (perfect for Spring and Summer). The style and colour of this coat made it  the perfect transition piece between the seasons. Then I paired it with some ripped jeans and a small brim fedora I bought from Forever 21 at least 3 year ago and never wore!

Click HERE to see more pieces that I bought for Full but can wear during the Spring and Summer.

Get the Look:

Yellow Sleeveless Coat: TheFashionPalace (Instagram)

Ripped Jeans: TheFashionPalace (Instagram)

Shoes: fashionnova.com

Hat: forever21.com

Bag: shoptrinkets.com

Accessories: Personal Collection

Sunglasses: shopjadazzles.com

 

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OOTD: Burgundy & Black Fall Look

Hello Beautiful…

The Bahamas doesn’t really have seasons. It feels like Summer all year round, but being the fashion girl I am, I respect the seasons and their fashion trends.

Two of the biggest trends for Fall are floppy hats and fringe detail. See how I incorporated these trends in a recent outfit of the day, along with a another statement piece I bought for Fall… a long felt vest!

Get the Look:

Floppy Hat: Urbanog.com

Felt Long Vest: Urbanog.com

Crop Top & Midi Skirt: Burlington Coat Factory (A year ago)

Shoes: Fashionnova.com

Sunglasses: Made in the Shade

 

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