The Fashion Wheel

I'll be away

2013-06-16T15:13:00.000-04:00

Hey guys!

I wanted to let you know what's going on. I will be stopping this blog. I haven't been feeling inspired,or happy with The Fashion Wheel. I'm going to be back in September. Hopefully things will be better.

See you soon!

Just Want to Relax

2013-06-09T00:37:00.002-04:00

Just an easy breezy summer outfit.

Alexander Wang

J Brand

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog. Love -Shalida Ann

The soul is cheap

2013-06-05T22:43:00.000-04:00

Shirt: F21 Hair Bow: F21 Sunglasses: H&M

Photos by CJ.

Sorry I've been away, internet issues. I'm so glad to finally show you guys this shirt I bought for my Birthday.I'm not normally a huge fan of the colors but I really wanted a Nirvana shirt( Can you believe I don't own one?) These glasses are awesome, the color is perfection. I really like how these photos came out. I think this post is great, given the fact I haven't had an outfit post since March. I'm not sure when I will post again. But I will try my best to do it. Enjoy!

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog. Love -Shalida Ann

I THINK I'M DUMB

2013-05-21T20:04:00.000-04:00

Youth by Daughter on Grooveshark

I'm not like them

But I can pretend

The sun is gone

And I have a light

The day is done

And I'm having fun

I think I'm dumb

Maybe just happy

Think I'm just happy

-NIRVANA(DUMB)

Photos from a couple of tumblrs..not mine.

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog. Love -Shalida Ann

Oasap Giveaway

2013-05-20T18:16:00.001-04:00

Hey guys I have a wonderful giveaway for you guys, thanks to Oasap.com. I love you guys and I love this store, so it works out perfectly. This giveaway has very specific rules so be sure to follow them!

You guys are able to pick from new arrivals from Oasap's new Spring and Summer 2013 selections.

If you win you can choose one of the following things below:

RULES

1. SIGN UP AS A MEMBER ON OASAP!

2. FOLLOW AT LEAST ONE OF THE FOLLOWING OASAP ACCOUNTS USING RAFFLECOPTER.

a Rafflecopter giveaway

Here is a list of the stuff you can win:

CANDY COLOR SKATER SKIRT

ELEGANT MINI SKIRT WITH CHIFFON OVERLAY

SHINING GALAXY PRINT LEGGINGS

SWEET FLOPPY HAT WITH EMBELLISHMENT

EIFFEL TOWER PRINT SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT

CUTE PINK PANTHER PRINT SHORT SLEEVE T-SHIRT

SLEEVELESS ROUND NECK CROCHETED LACE VEST

3. Comment with your email address so I can get your info so you can receive your prize!

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog. Love -Shalida Ann

Disney Princess Challenge 10-15

2013-05-20T00:13:00.002-04:00

10. Pocahontas, it's just my style.

11.Ariel's, I just always liked it.

12.Pocahontas and Mulan. Both are warriors.

13. I think everyone gets along!

14.Flounder, and Miko.

15. John Smith, and Ariel's prince.

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog. Love -Shalida Ann

21+Today is My 21st Birthday

2013-05-19T00:00:00.000-04:00

Hello guys! I'm trying to mix up my intro lol. Well today is my 21st birthday, yes I am 21 years old. I started this blog when I was 18, I had actually only been 18 for a week! As you know, I do a list of things I want in my life. So here I go, I have to be honest though, I've learned many things about myself. I've learned who to trust, and what it is to be happy.

1.I want to be an amazing fashion journalist!

2.I've realized that being a stylist is also something I want to do, check out my advice for more information.

3. I'm ready for school.

4.I'm starting to love making Youtube videos, I want to continue doing it, check me out HERE

5. I want to travel.

6. I have to go to NYFW

7.I just want to hang out at the beach this summer.

8.I want to have a meetup for my blog, I want to meet you guys!

9. I want to fall in love.

10. I want to meet Kate Moss.

11. A trip to Seattle would be cool.

12.I want to be able to see my friend E, more often.

13. I want to work with more companies.

14.I want more band tee's.

15. I want to get more into comic books.

16. Some modeling jobs would be great.

17.I want to go to a concert.

18. I need to write more.

19. I want to help disabled girls more with self confidence!

20.I want to go on a vacation.

21. Overall I just want to be happy, I've realized that happiness is a very important thing anyone could have.

I love you guys, thank you for an amazing three years of blogging, I can only grow from here.

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog.

Love -Shalida Ann

Bryony Interview

2013-05-18T12:33:00.001-04:00

1.You have a blog, and Youtube. Which do you prefer?

I've always preferred creating visual content, but recently I've really got into blogging and writing! Sometimes its nice just to chill out in bed in my pyjamas, whack a movie on and write! But if I had to chose, vvvvvvvlogging! :-)

2.What made you want to start a Youtube?

This is a pretty dull answer but my friend (who vlogs) got me into it!

3. Who is your favorite Youtuber?

This is a heck of a question! Crabstickz is my all time favourite, I can watch his videos over and over and still manage to laugh, he's crazy! But on ze fashion front, my favourite girls are Mila Victoria, Tar Mar, Leanne Woodfull, ilymorgannn, Beautycrush, sototallyvlog and Nia Says!

4. How would you describe your style?

My style is constantly evolving, but I would say my style is grungy, maybe even a little gothic and simplistic!

5. What city would you love to visit, why?

Mainly Amsterdam! It seems like my kinda place.

6.What is a trend you wish you would have stayed away from?

FLARED JEANS *HISS* they are the devil.

7. What do you want as a career?

My ultimate dream is to become a singer/ songwriter. I've been writing songs ever since I can remember, its something that I would love to do for a career! I'd also like to become a cinematographer, so even a director! I'm a pretty ambitious person, go hard or go home!

8. Who is your fashion role model?

Alexa Chung and Natalia Kills are my all-time favourites, they are so flawless in everything they do! *fan girls*

9. Do you get influenced by music, if so who is your favorite band of all time?

All the time! Music is MA LYF, lol. I can't even imagine having a day without listening to music! I'm really inspired by the new-romantic and punk genre, I love old music and I listen to melancholy eighties music all the time! But my favourite bands are Panic! At The Disco and Foals, they're completely different, I know. I just love how both are so creatively unique. Plus lyrics mean a lot to me, and they both have amazing lyrics! They're both dark bands who are 'weird' I guess. I like weird things.

10.I love your green ombre hair, are you going to try any other colors?

Thanks! I've actually had to get rid of the green for the time being-my dad is getting married and he didn't want me to have bright green hair for the day *boo* and I miss it so much, but yes, I'm actually going to dye my whole hair a bright plum colour soon enough! And I'm so excited! I'm going to be playing around with my hair a lot more from now on!

11.What is a clothing item every

girl should have in their closet? A leather jacket and a LBD. Ultimate staples!

12. What is your favorite accessory you own? A golden rose broach my Gran left me, it's beautiful!

13. If you could switch lives with a supermodel for a day, who would it be, and why? Tyra Banks, she is craaaaaazy and I just love her!

14.What advice would you give to someone trying to find their personal style?

I would say listen to music, listen to your favourite artists and just experiment! You'll slowly find out what you like/don't like, although if you're anything like me your style will constantly be changing and evolving!

15.What age did you find your love for fashion?

At a really young age actually, I was a 'punk' then an 'emo' then a 'scene kid' then I gradually evolved from that to what I am now! I grew up listening to Depeche Mode, Echo and The Bunnymen and Hole etc so I've always had a quirky sense of style!

16.Any last advice for The Fashion Wheel readers? Listen to good music, watch good movies, surround yourself with those who make you happy and stay cool!

Hey guys! A few months ago my little sister CJ showed me a Youtuber named Bryony, I instantly found her to be relatable. Hope you like this interview! Check out her blog
http://violet-vanity.blogspot.co.uk

Mermaid Hair

2013-05-17T15:47:00.001-04:00

I wanted to try something new with my hair. I remember a girl was making fun of my wheelchair. She called me a mermaid as an insult. I was really hurt, because she was trying so hard to be hurtful. Now when I look back I see mermaids as something awesome and mysterious. I decided to ombre dye my hair a teal color. It's so pretty, and I feel so free. Like a mermaid. I will do an outfit post as soon as I can.

Good Style Fashion Show Part 1

2013-05-17T15:34:00.001-04:00

As you guys know, I had the opportunity to create a collection using clothes from Goodwill. I had so much fun, and I learned so many new things about myself. Right now I am having computer issues, so I am doing this post through my phone. I have tons of photos, but will only show a few now. Soon will come though!

Disney Princess Challenge 4-9

2013-05-14T00:05:00.003-04:00

4.Miko the raccoon from Pocahontas

5.The fairy godmothers from Sleeping Beauty

6.Prince Phillip from Sleeping Beauty

7.Pocahontas father

8.The Little Mermaid castle

9.Brave

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog. Love -Shalida Ann

Shoes of Prey

2013-05-12T02:10:00.002-04:00

Have you ever wanted that "perfect" shoe. But no matter how many stores you go to, or online sites you visit, they never have the heel size you want, a certain color, or maybe you even have a different shoe size. I have very small feet, so I rarely find nice age appropriate shoes. But guess what, all of these problems come to an end. Thanks to the most amazing website ever.

Have you ever wanted to design the shoe that was perfect for you, well on Shoes of Prey, you can. On Shoes of Prey, you are able to design your perfect shoe, down to the shoe size(starting from a US size 2.5), even material of it. The other great thing about this brand, is that the price never changes, and you get free shipping! I highly recommend this website, you are the designer, you make the rules!

Recently some of the shoes were featured in the Romance Was Born runway show, checkout the amazing shoes.

Purchase these shoes and the others here http://www.shoesofprey.com/gallery

Carla Zampatti

Design your own shoes HERE

Photos belong to Shoes of Prey..not mine.

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog. Love -Shalida Ann

Courage

2013-05-11T22:25:00.002-04:00

I want to ask my readers, and whoever else reads this to please donate to the Cleveland Courage Foundation. This foundation supports Gina DeJesus, Amanda Berry, her daughter, and Michelle Knight.These three women and young child have been living a nightmare for a long time. It's important for us to support them to rebuild their lives. All were kidnapped at a young age, we as a community,nation, owe it to them to help them re-enter society.

DONATE HERE

Donations can also be mailed here:
Cleveland Courage Fund
c/o the Cleveland Foundation
1422 Euclid Ave., Suite 1300
Cleveland, Ohio 44115

I will place a button on the side of my blog to the donation website.

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog.

Love -Shalida Ann

Disney Princess Challenge Day 2&3

2013-05-08T23:56:00.001-04:00

Sorry I missed the other day.

2. Not a huge fan of Belle.

3.Ariel, sometimes you just don't feel like you fit in.

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog.

Love -Shalida Ann

Disney Princess Challenge

2013-05-06T22:13:00.001-04:00

I am obsessed with Disney, so why not?

DAY ONE: POCAHONTAS, SHE'S BEAUTIFUL,STRONG,AND A TRUE PRINCESS.

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog.

Love -Shalida Ann

OpenSky+Support Small Business

2013-05-01T14:16:00.003-04:00

Hello guys! OpenSky is letting everyone know that it's so important to support your local fashion brands, it's a great way to support your local economy. OpenSky is working with two small business owners like Hipknoties and Alexandra Beth. Check out their amazing products!

You guys probably know this already, but I'm from Cleveland, Ohio born and raised. You probably don't think of Cleveland as fashion capital. But we have a pretty good fashion thing going on here. Did you guys know we have the third largest fashion week here behind NYC and LA?

I'll be honest I never really explored local fashion brands, but I recently started and have been finding amazing stuff! For instance have you heard of Yellow Cake, I love this shop. They offer amazing locally made dresses,jackets, and kids clothing. The designer Valerie Mayen was actually on the 8th season of Project Runway. Her designs are very girly, and mod-like.

Another local store I have been loving is Zelio Noto. I'm pretty sure this store is was made especially for me (just kidding). I love how simple the clothing is. I'm not too fussy about my clothes, I like things that look effortless.

I hope you guys support your local small business, get out and shop! Support small business by nominating them www.SBBreakThrough.com. Vote to let them win the Breakthrough Award. When you nominate them share it with your friends, with the hashtag #sbbreakthru! Have fun local shopping!

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog.

Love -Shalida Ann

A FEW OF MY FAVORITES

2013-04-29T00:37:00.003-04:00

I THOUGHT YOU GUYS WOULD LIKE TO SEE A FEW OF MY FAVORITE THINGS.

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog.

Love -Shalida Ann

OOTD+YOUTUBE

2013-04-28T18:05:00.000-04:00

I have a Youtube now, subscribe!

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog.

Love -Shalida Ann

Blogs,Bloggers,and BS.

2013-04-27T11:00:00.000-04:00

I figured I needed to write this. I've been blogging for 3 years. When I first started, I was excited, I wanted to be the best blogger,I wanted to have an outlet. Everything I wanted was what many young bloggers want. Blogging was merely a hobby, I blogged all the time, I gave it my energy. And I loved it.

I literally had no readers, but it never bothered me. I just loved to write. Soon my blog started gaining attention, cool. I felt good, thought maybe I could be the next Rumi, Jane, or even Tavi. Companies started wanting to work with me, I wrote the most ridiculous posts that had nothing to do with fashion, just because I was asked to, and that they were sponsored. I started growing tired of my blog, bored, but I still studied other bloggers, read articles on how to be a "better" blogger. I wore myself out.

Free products,money,and giveaways were being thrown at me, but nothing on my blog was ME. I remember taking a 4 week break in 2011, I called my mom upset, telling her I didn't think blogging or writing was for me. I was 18 going on 19, and I was so confused. I had no other bloggers to talk to. I felt alone in the blogging world.

After my break (meltdown) I figured you guys would leave, but you didn't. I came back with more support, and more followers.

That's when I decided that you guys deserved to have the REAL me. I decided that I would only work with companies who were relatable to my blog. I started bringing my journalism into my blog, I started interviewing other bloggers,designers,everyone. I loved it. I interviewed Erika from Fashion Chalet, and she was the sweetest, to this day if I need advice I know she'll help. I met other people also, like a woman named Gina, who is also in a wheelchair. She is such a support to me.

Of course everyone in the blogosphere are not as kind. There are just some plain out mean bloggers out there, I've dealt with them, and you might too. The best advice I can give you, is to ignore the BS. Some fashion bloggers think that everything is a competition. It's not, you started your blog for yourself, so keep it that way. Some bloggers will do terrible things to you, but just remember this, mean girls grow up to be bitter women.

It's important to remember that your blog is unique, because YOU ARE. You are, your blog. Stop worrying about what other bloggers are doing, worry about your blog, your writing, your photography, and the companies that YOU work with. If fashion bloggers stayed focus on themselves, there would be less BS in the blogging world.

Be supportive to one another, if I know about an opportunity I make sure to let everyone know, there's no need to compete, or keep secrets. And lastly never look at blogging as a job, look at it as a hobby. You won't drain yourself out. Think about it this way, does your real like job feel like a job? No, you love doing it, right? Look at blogging that way. I love you guys, and I just want to help.

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog on Bloglovin! Love -Shalida Ann

Conscious Box Review+Giveaway

2013-04-26T21:40:00.001-04:00

Conscious Box was generous enough to send me a box to do a review on. If you don't know what Conscious Box is then I'll tell you. You know those beauty subscription boxes, you get every month. Well this is the same concept. Instead of just beauty products, Conscious Box offers environmentally, healthy, and pure products. Beauty, food, house, and health products.You get a huge amount of full size products, and samples. I was shocked at the amount that I received. Overall I recommend this box, I can see myself buying the products I received in my box. Here are all of the things I received:

This is the box after I opened it.

A close up

This was on the inside of the box. The quote from Winnie the Pooh, is cute right?

This was the first thing I noticed, it's a full box of iPhone protector sleeves. If you're cooking in the kitchen, you can use them to protect your phone. I don't have an iPhone ,but they still fit my phone perfectly.

I'll be honest, this freaked me out. But after reading the ingredients, I'll try it.

Granola! My family makes granola a lot, so I'm a huge fan of the stuff, can't wait to try this brand.

I'm actually going to buy from this brand, not only do the bars look tasty, but it's for a good cause. Each bar you buy, a meal is given to a child in need.

I thought it was candy at first! it smells so good, it's soap, and according to the company it moisturizes your body very well.

Instead of using liquid honey, which can get sticky, use this which are just honey crystals.

I love tea, especially herbal tea. I can't wait to try this!

You can put this tea in your bath , or drink it. I haven't decided yet, but isn't the tiger cute!

I think this is great! Natural cough syrup.

I love gummy vitamins!

I can't wait to use this postcard, who will I send it to?

Everything all together.

A close-up.

I feel like the box came with a lot of products!

Giveaway

You guys can win a 3 month subscription to get your own Conscious Box for 3 months!!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway
You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog.

Love -Shalida Ann

Good style Makeup&Hair

2013-04-25T18:44:00.003-04:00

I decided to show you guys my hair and makeup for the show. The date is getting closer, sorry I haven't done an outfit post since last month. These past couple of weeks, I've been feeling crappy, and yucky. Hopefully this passes. I just need a moment to breathe, and relax without stressing. I'm keeping faith, and stay strong. I'm blessed to have you guys in my life, a long with other loving people.

MAKEUP

HAIR

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog.

Love -Shalida Ann

Shop My Closet

2013-04-24T21:23:00.002-04:00

I need room for new clothes in my closet, so I'm getting rid of old ones. Along with some of my families things. There's a button in my sidebar, click it and have fun shopping!

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog Love -Shalida Ann

Just Don't Care

2013-04-14T22:39:00.001-04:00

Sometimes you just have to do what makes you happy. Screw what others think. Wear what you like, and wear it with pride. If you worried about what others thought of you, you would be giving them the attention they don't deserve. Be who you are, because you are yourself for a reason. I'm going to take my advice, and just not care. I wear what I want, because I can. I am who I am, because why would I want to be anyone else? I'm really going to look at these things in this way, through my fashion, and people.

"Honey, you have to let it go. If I worried what every b**th in New York was saying about me, I'd never leave the house."- Samantha Jones(Sex and the City)

Photos from various places..not mine.

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog on Bloglovin! Love -Shalida Ann

Alexander Wang+Lyst It

2013-04-09T19:58:00.000-04:00

I'm having trouble putting together an Alexander Wang inspired for myself. So I decided to put a look together with his actually clothes.

Alexander Wang
Fishline Cut Away Vest
Source: Lyst.com

Alexander Wang
Bustier Top
Source: Lyst.com

Alexander Wang
Cropped Tux Pant
Source: Lyst.com

Alexander Wang
Tang Red Croc Embossed Leather Aminata Peep Toe Ankle Cuff Pumps
Source: Lyst.com

Alexander Wang
Clutch Bag
Source: Lyst.com

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog on Bloglovin! Love -Shalida Ann

FASHION SHOW GIVEAWAY

2013-04-04T00:34:00.003-04:00

So excited! I can do this giveaway for you guys now. You guys can win 2 tickets to the Good Style Fashion Show. I'm excited for this event, and hopefully I can meet some of my readers.

YOU WIN

2 TICKETS TO THE GOOD STYLE FASHION SHOW,

A GIFT BAG FULL OF AWESOMENESS.

A DRINK TICKET.

DETAILS

Where: Windows on the River/Cleveland Aquarium

2000 Sycamore St.

Cleveland, Oh 44113

When:Thursday May 9th, 2013

Time: 6pm-9pm

There will be cocktail hour, a pop-up boutique, and a silent auction.

I based my collection on Kate Moss, and her style. Alexander Wang, and his amazing collections year after year. Seattle, and all of the great fashion and music that came from there in the 90's. Expect to see grunge.

There will be other bloggers there also showing their collections also:

The Cosmopolitan Clevelander
Midwest Muse
Abby & Elle Upstairs Fashion
Free to be Stacia Lee
For the Birds

Dina's Day's

A Lovely Little Blog

a Rafflecopter giveaway

If you would rather just buy tickets click here

You guys have the right to feel beautiful.I would love it if you guys followed my blog on Bloglovin! Love -Shalida Ann