Crop Tops!

One of my favorite Spring/ Summer trends has to be the crop top! I've been a fan of crops for years, as they have been a staple in my wardrobe as long as I can remember. So, I'm super happy that I have stocked The Barclay Boutique with these super cute mock neck black crops, perfect to pair with high waisted jeans or shorts, and of course they look amazing with long flowy skirts. Ladies make sure to check out TheBarclayBoutique.bigcartel.com for all you summer essentials. New items are arriving weekly so make sure you follow my instagram @barclayinc to stay updated on my current inventory! Happy Spring!

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The Barclay Boutique: Midi Sets

Happy Spring Ladies!! With rising temps. I know most of you will start packing away your Winter clothes in order to make room for new Spring pieces. With that being said please make sure to head over to TheBarclayBoutique.bigcartel.com I have some super cute Midi-Sets available now that are perfect for the Spring! I'm so in love with this little set, I'm styling mine by pairing it with my black Prabal Gurung ankle strap sandals, that I just put back in rotation after reorganizing my closet! The Barclay Boutique will have some really cute crop tops, skirts, and accessories perfect Spring/ Summer pieces! Thanks so much for your support!

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The Forgotten Ones...

How many pieces of clothing do you have in your closet that you just don't wear? I asked myself this question after recently reading an article somewhere that stated that most women only utilize about 30% of their closets! Shocking numbers if you ask me, I mean of course we can be emotional shoppers, along with spur of the moment shoppers, along with I'm going out Friday night and need a new outfit type of shoppers, but really we're only wearing 30% of the items we've bought! So my goal this weekend was to go through my closet and pull out all the pieces I had with price tags still on them, along with pieces that had simply just been forgotten about and shoved to the back of my closet! I'm so glad I did this before I went on my Spring/ Summer mini haul, because to my surprise I found a ton of great pieces that I bought and just never wore before, along with items that I only wore once or twice. I pulled all my newly found pieces to the front of my closet, that way I could see them and begin to incorporate them into my Spring/ Summer wardrobe. Here is a small portion of some of the hidden treasures I found in my closet, stay tuned to see how I style these items and give them a fresh, fun, and modern look!

Marciano by Guess? This top is a decade old I remember I bought it the summer after high-school graduation! 

Urban Outfitters purchased last Summer never worn!

Urban Outfitters I bought this piece to wear to my sisters surprise party and never wore it again, that was 3 Summers ago..

BEBE Sandals worn a few times purchased 3 summers ago..

I love wedge heels!

Love these I purchased them 2 Summers ago from LuLu's.com, and wore them for an hour one night and threw them in the back of the closet, completely forgot I had them!

These remind me of candy, so bright and fun!

Prabal Gurung purchased these last Spring but only wore them twice, I noticed a lot of bloggers wearing these in the winter. More power to them sandals and cold temps just don't mix.

Forever21 sweetheart cut dress, purchased 4 summers ago and wore once to a Chris Rock Comedy Show.

I love the cut and detailing on this dress, hanging on the hanger does it no justice it fits perfectly, very snug at the waist and creates a nice silhouette!

Vintage and never worn before, this was gifted to me about 5 years ago!

The details and sequins on this skirt are amazing!

Just amazing!

Thirfted vintage skirt, I love how flowy and light this piece is!

I also love the tiered hemline!

Love this piece I purchased from ASOS last Spring as I was gearing up to go to Jamaica, I never wore it as I stayed in a bikini for most of the trip!

Love the back detailing on this pieces, so glad I came across it--it was still folded up in the bag it was ship to me in..smh

Love this Vintage dress I purchased last Summer, at Fan Tastic Thrift in RVA

Love the way the front of this dress drapes super low but yet doesnt reveal anything its super sexy, it just falls over my body ever so nicely. another piece that looks better on than hanging on the hanger!

 Ladies, what forgotten items do you have thrown in the back of the closet, take some time to look you'll be surprised at what you find!

Kelis does Coveteur!

Any one who knows me knows that I've been a huge fan of Kelis since she first popped on the scene in 99'! I was instantly mesmerized by her appearance, I mean lets think for a second if we go back 15 years nobody looked or dressed like this woman. Her bright colorful curly hair, her eccentric style of dress, the eclectic sound of her music just captured me immediately. She is truly like a breath of fresh air to me, I always say that everything your favorite artist is doing she has already done, she may not get credit for it but please believe this woman has done it all!! From rockin' gold fronts, to wearing bright rain-bowed colored lipstick over a decade ago, it amazes me that somehow Kelis always seems to be light years ahead of the rest of us! She has inspired me for years to think outside the box, be original, and be myself when it comes to my personal style! I was excited when I heard talks about Kelis being in Coveteur this month, and even more blown away when I heard her album FOOD would also be coming out this year! Not sure if any of you got a chance to watch her cooking show Saucy and Sweet on the Cooking Channel a few weeks ago, but she looks fly even while cooking, I mean shes just effortlessly DOPE on every level! So moving along to this amazing Coveteur shoot which captures the very essence of Kelis' uniqueness, and also gave us a sneak peak into her amazing home! Everything I imagined her home to be it was plus so much more, and not to mention her closet is sick I mean its filled with sequins, bright colors, and unique fabrics I would truly be like a kid in a candy store in her closet. This was such a tease I really feel like I need an hour long MTV Cribs special showing this woman's amazing home, I just cant get enough!

This closet is truly a wonderland!

For all my fellow naturals a little peak into Kelis' product stash!

Art Works RVA!

So yesterday while I was out and about a friend and I decided to stop by Art Works, I was looking for a space to hold an upcoming event I'm having and wanted to see what they had to offer. Art Works is a super cute art gallery in RVA that local and upcoming artist host events and also display their pieces at, I love galleries like this that really put a big emphasis on supporting local talent! I love the fact that so many different types of art are displayed throughout the galleries its not just limited to paintings, as we strolled through the place we saw everything including clothing, jewelry, and some very unique life size pieces. A lot of upcoming artist rent out space within Art Works to actually do some of their paintings or whatever their actual craft is. Its such a refreshing space, and its always nice to see the creativity of another individual, I find it to be rather inspiring! Anyone who lives in or is from RVA knows that this is a small city, yet there are so many hidden gems throughout it that I feel people just don't take advantage of. Richmond is filled with tons of great galleries, museums, and unique eateries! The art scene here has really taken off over the past few years, with the emergence of social media, its a lot easier to stay in the know as to whats going on in the city. To all my RVA residents please make sure to go out and support local events and artist so that we can continue to build upon something that's refreshing and creative in this city! (I didn't bring my camera but I was able to get a few pics with my good old Iphone).

I absolutely love this piece, this artist has a studio within Art Works, I didn't write the name of the Artist down but I will definitely make sure I do the next time I'm there!

Such a beautiful piece!

If you're in the RVA area stop by Art Works and check out some amazing pieces!

Art Works 

320 Hull Street 

Richmond, VA 23224

The Barclay Boutique

Well ladies March is finally here, although its still freezing most days I'm starting to notice a few spring like days being sprinkled into the mix, so spring and summer are definitely getting closer! With the warmer weather approaching I figured it would be the perfect time to launch my boutique, I decided a long time ago that I wanted to start The Barclay Boutique in 2014, and I'm super excited to announce that I finally did. The Barclay Boutique is now up and running, it was a long time coming this is something I talked about doing for years, I know I still have so much to do and learn about running my own business but the experience within itself thus far has been amazing! There's nothing like doing what you love, I'm truly blessed to have the courage to step out there and start something new and fresh. I've been obsessed with fashion forever, my love for clothes really began to flourish in my late teens/ early 20's when I worked as a Fashion/ Visual Merchandiser and Assistant Manager at Forever 21! I learned a lot about putting together looks that where unique, budget friendly, and inspiring to others!! Please make sure to check out  thebarclayboutique.bigcartel.com I'll have some great midi sets, jewelry, shorts, skirts, and lots of great little pieces that are perfect for spring and summer, of course ever thing will be super affordable! I'll be updating the site throughout the week with some great items, for now check out the great body chain that's available, its dainty and perfect for the warmer days that are soon to come!

Shop thebarclayboutique.bigcartel.com for this super cute body chain!

Thanks so much for your support ladies, xoxo!!