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Closet Envy: Jody Davis

Closet Envy: Jody Davis
By Essence · Updated October 28, 2020
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Designer Diva

“I would wear this out to an evening concert or with friends to a gathering. I like the combination because the white is crisp and bright, it’s very summer.”

**White Cotton Shirt and Black Bubble Shorts by Jody Davis @ Jody Davis Designs
Patent Leather Earrings By Shee Roc Jewelry
Black Suede Sandals by Christian Louboutin
Multi Bracelets by Makkah’s Boutique

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Designer Diva

“You can slip the top on and adjust the collar. You can pull it down to make it off the shoulder or put one side up and leave one side down.”

**White Cotton Shirt and Black Bubble Shorts by Jody Davis @ Jody Davis Designs
Patent Leather Earrings By Shee Roc Jewelry

Closet Envy: Jody Davis
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Designer Diva

“My designs are feminine and classy so it accentuates the woman’s body but it’s not vulgar. I like playing with the collar to show off my cleavage.”

**White Cotton Shirt and Black Bubble Shorts by Jody Davis @ Jody Davis Designs
Patent Leather Earrings By Shee Roc Jewelry

Closet Envy: Jody Davis
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Designer Diva

“These earrings are a really nice and fun statement piece, it just stands out.”

**White Cotton Shirt and Black Bubble Shorts by Jody Davis @ Jody Davis Designs
Patent Leather Earrings By Shee Roc Jewelry

Closet Envy: Jody Davis
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Designer Diva

“These bracelets keep the outfit a little funkier; my stylist brought it in for me. Since there was so much going on with the neckline, I wanted to bring attention to my wrist.”

**Multi Braclets by Makkah’s Boutique

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Designer Diva

“That’s actually a necklace that we turned into an anklet! We just wrapped it around my ankle a few times. And aren’t those shoes just sexy? Louboutins are one of my favorite shoe brands!”

**Buckle platform peep-toe pumps by Christian Louboutin
Bracelets by Makkah’s Boutique

Closet Envy: Jody Davis
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Designer Diva

“White is my favorite color in the summer because it’s so crisp.”

**White Cotton Denim Fitted Jean Jacket and Pencil Jeans by Jody Davis @ Jody Davis Designs
Earrings and Bracelets by Makkah’s Boutique
Jeweled Guiseppe Zanotti Sandals

Closet Envy: Jody Davis
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Designer Diva

“I got these earrings from Makkah’s Boutique in Baltimore. It’s different; I like the edginess of the earrings because it adds more creativity to my look.”

**Earrings by Makkah’s Boutique

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Designer Diva

“The pendants on this statement necklace draws the attention right to your cleavage, but not so much that it’s unappealing.”

**Necklace by Makkah’s Boutique

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Designer Diva
Closet Envy: Jody Davis
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Designer Diva

“These are actually three bracelets; it gives the look a bit of gaudiness that I’m not afraid of. Most people normally wear one, but I wanted to make the look unique with three.”

**Bracelet by Mahkkah’s Boutique

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Designer Diva

“I don’t know what the stone is but I know it was big enough for me to want it! I wanted something extra and this ring gives it.”

**Ring by Makkah’s Boutique

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Designer Diva

“I like the crystal details. It adds pizzazz and makes the shoes stand out.”

**Sandals by Giuseppe Zanotti

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Designer Diva

“This is a simple jersey shirt and maxi skirt combo that’s fun. I added lace details to play off the playful print from the skirt.”

**Fitted T-Shirt with Lace Trim and Printed Cotton Skirt by Jody Davis @ Jody Davis Designs
Long Earrings by Makkah’s Boutique

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Closet Envy: Jody Davis
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Designer Diva

“I sewed a strip of lace under the tank to add femininity to the look. It’s not heavy since it’s just a strip of fabric.”

**Fitted T-Shirt with Lace Trim and Printed Cotton Skirt by Jody Davis @ Jody Davis Designs
Long Earrings by Makkah’s Boutique

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Designer Diva

“This outside pocket adds a little playfulness to the maxi skirt. The ring was a one-of-a-kind piece from Bora Jewelry in Brooklyn, I have so many pieces from there.”

**Printed Cotton Skirt by Jody Davis @ Ring by Makkah’s Boutique

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Designer Diva

“I would wear this to a cocktail party or an evening out. I like to mix fabrics and colors, the yellow just pops underneath that black lace. The earrings are feminine and playful and something you wouldn’t normally expect with a cocktail dress.”

**Yellow Silk and Black Paisley Lace Dress by Jody Davis
Earrings and Ring Makkah’s Boutique
Black Fendi Peep Toes

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Designer Diva

“I played with the hemlines and sleeves to let the yellow pop out underneath. The rough edges give it a tough glamour.”

**Yellow Silk and Black Paisley Lace Dress by Jody Davis
Earrings and Ring Makkah’s Boutique
Black Fendi Peep Toes

Closet Envy: Jody Davis
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Designer Diva

“This ring is a toned down look for me. It’s still a statement ring but it doesn’t go overboard.”

**Ring from Makkah’s Boutique

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Designer Diva

“This is another necklace we turned into an anklet! The shoes are Fendi, you can say there are a few luxury shoe designers I love. The platform stilettos give me height and comfort!”

**Black Fendi Peep Toe Pumps

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Designer Diva

“I’d wear this to a wedding; I love that bright pink. This dress is soft and feminine; it shows off the body in such a classy way.”

  • Draped Front Fitted Dress by Jody Davis
    Neck Piece and Rings by Makkah’s Boutique
    Fendi Sling Back Peep Toes
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Designer Diva

“This necklace is heavy. I love mixing the dress with this necklace because it’s such an uptown and downtown contrast..”

**Neckpiece by Makkah’s Boutique

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Designer Diva

“I have a few of these in a multiple colors obviously. You can play with these, dress them up or down.”

**Ring from Makkah’s Boutique

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Designer Diva

“Another pair of peep toe platform stilettos, I love high heels! These are feminine, sexy, and sturdy so I can dance easily in these!”

**Fendi Sling Back Peep Toes

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Designer Diva

“The color blocking is something you don’t expect because it’s so bright. I’d wear this to a fundraising gala or red carpet event.”

**Color Blocked Hot Pink Jersey Dress with complimenting Silk Sleeve by Jody Davis
Earrings and Ring by Stylist Amani [email protected]

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Designer Diva

“With the color blocking, you have to find the right mix of colors and the gold gave it a little more oomph.”

**Earrings by Stylist Amani [email protected]

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Designer Diva

“The sleeve is attached to the dress from the underarm. You can tie it at the shoulder in a bow or let it hang loose or down the back.”

**Color Blocked Hot Pink Jersey Dress with complimenting Silk Sleeve by Jody Davis
Earrings and Ring by Stylist Amani [email protected]

Closet Envy: Jody Davis
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Designer Diva

“This is more subtle ring; the color works with the outfit and toned it down a bit.”

**Ring by Stylist Amani [email protected]

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Designer Diva

“This is a bubble jacket and a fitted dress underneath. It’s a piece from my newest collection that I’m showing this August.”

**Silk Pleated Bubble Jacket and Dress by Jody Davis
Earrings and Neck piece by Stylist Amani
Suede Peep Toe Christian Louboutins

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Designer Diva

“This neck collar added so much more drama to the whole look. Since the necklace made such a statement, I chose this hoop earring to add some understated elegance.”

**Earring by Stylist Amani [email protected]

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Designer Diva

“I used red thread to give it a touch of color since the outfit had so much white.”

**Neck piece by Stylist Amani [email protected]

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Designer Diva

“Another platform peep toe! I love this style, it works for my legs and the bow gives it a feminine edge.”

**Suede Peep Toe Pumps by Christian Louboutin

Closet Envy: Jody Davis