Closing out this week on The Mod Little Melanin, but showing you a "girl power" inspired outfit featuring my favorite red velvet boots. Continue reading below for outfit details!

Unlike previous outfits I've styled on The Mod Little Melanin, the focal point of this look was my boots. For this reason, I wanted the remainder of my outfit to complement my boots, not overpower them. I styled this look with a graphic tee I purchased from Rue 21 for $2.99. The gray tee features cuffed sleeves, and a speckled print throughout, with "Girl Gang" written across the front of the tee. I normally am not a graphic tee wearer, however, with graphic t-shirts making a recent comeback in the fashion world, I've decided to incorporate them into my wardrobe.

I paired the boots with black highwaisted jeans from H&M that I purchased for $1.00 (come shop with me, I'll change your life) and layered on a black, suede fringe jacket from Missguided.com. This jacket was originally priced at $80.00, and I purchased it during the summer for only $8.00. The "moto style" of the jacket helps to give the look an edgy vibe, which is exactly what I wanted to portray with this outfit.

Accessories are the most important part of an outfit! For this look, I added a black, faux suede cross choker from Claire's, and a pair of hoop earrings purchased from the hair supply store (because we all knew the best accessories come from there). To further the edgy vibe, I added a pair of mirrored sunnies from Shoppriceless.com for $2.99.

- Chelsea Nicole, The Mod Little Melanin 💋

Looking for a way to include Spring pieces into your Late Winter wardrobe? Continue reading below for outfit details and styling tips!

Layering is an excellent way to wear Spring pieces in the late Winter months! If you live in a mild climate, like I do, where the average temperature is around 50 degrees, layering should be one of your go-to styling gems! For this look I layered a black turtleneck from H&M underneath a abstract printed jumpsuit also from H&M. I purchased the jumpsuit during H&M's recent buy two get one free sale for $7.00. The jumpsuit features deep colors, such as gold, orange, purple and black. The deeper colors make the jumpsuit perfect for the winter months, which are typically reserved for deep, rich colors.

I paired the jumpsuit with a pair of pointed toe boots from Charlotte Russe to give the jumpsuit a boho look. This look didn't have a ton of accessories, mostly because I'm wearing a turtleneck and hats won't fit on my curly hair. However, in the Spring and Summer months I plan to style this jumpsuit as both a boho look, and as an athleisure look. When I do, I promise to show you the versatility of the jumpsuit in a side by side post!

Here are a few styling tips for layering. Choose Spring pieces that have deep, bold colors or patterns. Great layering basics can be found at H&M for less than $10.00.

- Chelsea Nicole, The Mod Little Melanin 💋

Closing out my faux fur series on The Mod Little Melanin with one final look! Continue reading below for outfit details on my black faux fur look!

This look is a super casual look that can easily be styled for any occasion! Because I am wearing an all black outfit, I opted to choose a bold print top to pair with the look. My top is a gold and purple, leopard print turtleneck from Forever 21 that I purchased for $3.99 during an after Christmas sale. The top also features black within the pattern, which is the number one reason I opted to wear an all black look. I paired the look with black denim jeans from Sadie Robertson's Wild Blue Denim × Rue 21 Collection. The jeans are highwaisted, and ripped at the knee, with star beads sewn onto the knee cap, and were on sale for only $5.00.

My faux fur piece is a find from Forever 21's Winter 2016 collection. It features a authentic suede outerlayer and is lined with fur on the inside. If you live in a colder climate, where the weather can fluctuate with the day, this faux fur piece is perfect for your outerwear collection! I completed the look, by adding a pop of color with a pair of denim boots. These boots are dupes of Christian Dior's denim boots, priced at nearly $800. I was able to purchase the dupes from Ego Shoes for only $13.00.

To conclude faux fur week, here are a few styling tips to ensure you are flawless in your faux fur outfit! Don't be afraid to add color to your look. Pop a basic tee shirt, dress or graphic tee with a faux fur vest or jacket. Complete the look with a pair of jeans, and add a pair of heels for the perfect casual daytime look!

- Chelsea Nicole, The Mod Little Melanin 💋

A year ago, I started The Mod Little Melanin! When I first started this blog, I had no idea if anyone would read it, other than my mom or my best friend. To those who have known me for years, fashion (and medicine) have been my passion for years. In college, I was always dressing out of the ordinary, trying to stay ahead of the fashion trends, and spent much of my time styling my friends for their events and outings. The Mod Little Melanin had been in the works for years in my mind, but being a pre med student, who barely had time to sleep 😅 I had to put off planning my blog until my gap year.

The Mod Little Melanin has grown so much over the past year! I started with an average of 15 views a day, mostly Facebook friends, and somehow skyrocketed to receiving nearly 100 views a day this summer when I posted daily and began to gain features on prominent clothing store's social media accounts and website blogs, including Charlotte Russe and Shop Hope's. I went from showing people my styling services through Styled by Mod, to styling my friends to build my portfolio, to now offering a styling service that can be arranged with a small fee!

Once I started graduate school this past Autumn, I began to post on a schedule, usually every Monday, Wednesday and Friday and gained praise from some of my favorite fashion bloggers, and even was asked to style a few local photo shoots (most of which are still in the works). I attend a small school and hope to be able to reach more readers, both men and women as I continue to expand The Mod Little Melanin, by getting involved with campus organizations.

As I write this, 8556 people have viewed my blog. In the past few months, I have averaged about 1,000 page views a month, and expect that number to grow over the year as I continue to expand my brand to reach a larger audience.

My main point of this post? Don't be afraid to get out there and achieve your goals! When I started this blog, I received a ton of hate from college peers, and I easily could have succumbed to their negative talk and forgot all about The Mod Little Melanin. Many people didn't understand why I would start a blog, or why I thought someone would care to see my fashion posts. I was called self-centered, self-absorbed, amongst other belittling titles. I knew that through The Mod Little Melanin that I could inspire others to chase their dreams. To write that book. To get in the studio and rap. To put pen to paper and reach their goals. Don't let other people tell you what you can and can't do. Don't let them limit you. Don't let them put you in a box and have them show you what you are supposed to do. Show the world what you are destined to do. God has a plan for everyone in their life, and whether we know it or not our purpose is greater than anything we can imagine. I've had readers tell me they love my blog because it shows them ways to style their outfits, or because my style is different than what is considered the norm. And if I can inspire one person to achieve their dream, I've done my job with The Mod Little Melanin.

Stay tuned to The Mod Little Melanin throughout 2017 to see all of the surprises I have in store for readers!

- Chelsea Nicole, The Mod Little Melanin 💋

This look is one of my favorites that I've styled for The Mod Little Melanin, recently. The focal point of this look was a pair of red velvet boots that were given to me as a Christmas gift. Continue reading below for outfit tips!

In order to bring attention to my red velvet boots, I decided to pair them with red and burgundy pieces. My red bodysuit, embroidered with a popular Beyoncé line, Flawless, was also given to me as a Christmas gift. I typically have a difficult time finding bodysuits that are actually comfortable enough to wear because of my height. If you're a tall girl, 5'8" and above, I recommend shopping at Charlotte Russe or Wet Seal for bodysuits. They tend to have bodysuits with a longer torso, and offer size extra large if you need a bigger size to accommodate your height.

I layered my bodysuit with a burgundy faux fur vest that I actually found at Stein Mart this time last year. I know Stein Mart tends to have a reputation to cater towards the greatest generation (i.e. Baby Boomers) but occasionally that have some good finds that you wouldn't find elsewhere for such an affordable price. To complete the look I added highwaisted jeans, purchased from Garage, a pair of silver earrings and a choker from Forever 21. The choker has since broke, and I don't recommend buying chokers from Forever 21 if you want them to last. I suggest Charlotte Russe or Missguided.com instead.

This look is perfect for everyday or a night out with your girls!

- Chelsea Nicole, The Mod Little Melanin 💋

I styled a similar look on The Mod Little Melanin last year for my Valentine's Day look, but since I didn't have nearly as large a following last year this look is new to most! Continue reading below to learn how to incorporate faux fur into your dailywear, and not just your nightlife wear!

The key to successfully wearing fur in the daytime is incorporating a look that is casual yet appealing. I say appealing because causal to most is leggings or sweatpants. However, causalwear to me is something that is dressed down, such as a bomber jacket paired with a pair of tennis shoes. To make the look appealing, my spin on casualwear included adding a pair of highwaisted black jeans and pairing the jeans with a black and white cropped sweater. Both are from H&M. Being the bargain hunter I am, I found these jeans on clearance at H&M for $1.00 and the sweater on sale for $5.00.

Add accessories to your look to accentuate the outfit. I opted to wear a rhinestone choker from Forever 21 to jazz the look up before adding the faux fur jacket. I am also wearing a pair of rhinestone earrings from JcPenny. My faux fur jacket is a Christmas gift from last season's winter collection at Forever 21. If you are currently looking to add faux fur or real fur to your wardrobe, now is the time to shop. Most items are being marked down now, as stores prepare to bring in their items for the Spring season. I completed the look by adding a pair of boots from Rue 21 that are currently marked down again for $15.00.

Faux fur is incredibly versatile, something I will be showing on The Mod Little Melanin all winter. Remember the key to successfully wearing faux fur in the daytime is to keep your look simple and causal, yet appealing underneath. Incorporate colors from the jacket in your look, and add accessories to accentuate your look. Stay tuned all week long on The Mod Little Melanin for more tips on styling faux fur with your wardrobe!

- Chelsea Nicole, The Mod Little Melanin 💋

Looking for a way to style your NYE pieces into everyday looks, keep reading below for outfit details and styling tips.

I didn't post any NYE looks on The Mod Little Melanin this year, but there tends to be a common belief amongst the female population that glitter, sequins, and metallic pieces are only reserved for NYE. I've been breaking that trend for years and for my first post of the new year, I'll be showing you how to do the same!

My look is centered around a pair of gold metallic pants purchased from American Apparel that have been previously styled on The Mod Little Melanin. I wanted the pants to have a more relaxed vibe, in order to show the versatility of the look and make it simpler for my readers to style. I paired these pants with a low back bodysuit from Charlotte Russe, and layered a satin bomber jacket from H&M over the entire look.

If wearing the look without the bomber and just with the bodysuit alone, the look becomes perfect for a causal girls night out. By adding the bomber jacket, that features embroidered tigers on either side of the jacket, the look gave off athleisure vibes and transformed dressy pants to everyday wear.

If you want to wear "holiday" clothing after the holidays, follow these easy tips. Pair the holiday piece with casual pieces. Layer sequins tops with bomber jackets or a jean jacket. Or layer the sequins top over a basic t shirt and pair with jeans for a causal look. If you purchased a two piece outfit, seperate the pieces and wear separately throughout the year. Pair flashy pants with graphic tees and a tennis shoe, for the perfect athleisure look.

- Chelsea Nicole, The Mod Little Melanin 💋