Category: Forever 21

Feeling Inspired!

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Thank you for everyone that stuck around in my semi-absence. For putting up with my “here and there” uploads. But I’m back and I’m feeling inspired for once in a very long time. I have a it of advice, PLEASE take a social media break when you need it! I know I don’t normally upload a post on a Sunday but for those of you that are not swept into the Super Bowl frenzy, hopefully you’re reading this lol.

Most times, I’m not really inspired by the cold season. This time, I am. I wanted to just talk about what make me feel cozy. What I enjoy. Recently, I’ve been so busy that I haven’t had a chance to really enjoy some of the things that I have wanted to. There are goals that I set this year to enjoy things that will also enhance my life. One of those things is learning another language. You would be surprised how inspired you become just from learning another language and embracing the culture that is entangled with it. This inspiration has got me going…what has been your inspiration lately?

Top: Fashion Nova. Jeans: Guess Jeans. Boots: here and here. Coat: Forever 21. Bag: Zara. Watch: Casio (Vintage). Bracelet: Gifted.


Winter Styling: Jackets (Look 1)

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If you live in America, it’s pretty much cold everywhere lol so styling is pretty much based on warmth and comfort first. But haven’t I said that before this season? I’m pretty sure I have. Well let’s briefly talk our options and how staying warm can be stylish.

One of your options is outerwear. Now this may seem obvious buuuuut (yes I meant to spell it that way) it’s not always the first thought when it comes to deciding what to wear in cold weather. Styling your outfit around a coat or jacket usually isn’t a “thing”. Coats are normally worn over a good outfit, keeping a great look muted sort to speak. Well, use your outerwear to stand out!

I grabbed this jacket from Wilsons leather years and years ago but it still is in excellent shape. Of course you can find plenty furs online now (faux furs too) but the point is that a fur is automatically a statement piece that an outfit can be built around. The rest of your look can be dressed up or down and be simple or even more decorated. I wanted a casual look so I added a pair of slightly distressed jeans, a lace detail top and gray clutch. I topped of the look with hoop earrings and boots. I’d wear this out to a casual dinner with the hubs. How would you wear this fur?

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Pants/Boots/Similar Jacket/Top 


Grey Day…

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It’s Saturday although I usually post on Fridays so we’ll just acknowledge the entire weekend instead lol. That means this post will be very brief. 

Unseasonably warm weather and the prediction of rain always puts me in a relaxed mood. I know, it seems a tad bit weird right? Well, I am going out with my girls so this is my comfy but cute outfit. The highlight? This oversized sweater. I love this piece so much because it’s so carefully constructed and made for the off the shoulder purpose. I paired this sweater with a pair of flared black pants from Forever 21 and platform booties. Of course pictures are to follow, what are you doing this weekend and what are your plans for an outfits? 

Happy Weekend! 

The Style Cake 💋

Sweater: United Front. Pants: Forever 21. Shoes: Poshmark (sold out). Bracelets: eBay. 

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Hot Flashes…

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Some of you may already know, I have Hashimoto’s disease. I also have Fibromyalgia. Both of these cause symptoms that include night sweats and hot flashes during the day. So unlike some, I could negate wearing any outerwear during the cooler seasons sometimes. It was pretty cool that I decided to wear a fur vest.

This particular vest I had gotten from Forever 21 a few years ago and it was definitely an investment piece for my closet. The only problem with this vest (maybe only a problem caused by my hot flashes lol) is wearing it for so long can cause sweating. This vest is really dense and definitely warm. It’s too dense to wear with a coat (although I have an alternative to wear with it and I’ll share in a future post) but it may not be feasible to wear on a day where it’s thirty degrees outside.

I suggest wearing a thinner piece of outerwear inside the vest, making sure to coordinate the outerwear with the overall outfit for a seamless look. Needless to say, I am simply wearing a dress under my vest for a cooler option lol. Later in the season and early in the next I promise to showcase two more styling ideas with this vest so be sure to be subscribe to the blog! For now, check the pictures below!

Later,

The Style Cake

Dress: ASOS (sold out). Vest: Forever 21, similar here and here. Shoes: old. 


Casual Friday: Gris Avec Rose Pale’ 

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Happy Friday/Monday!

I know I was supposed to upload this Friday but I promise I didn’t for good reasons. Anyhoo, happy Monday too!

My obsession with pink and mauve grows. I was feeling rather girly and was going to opt for a totally different look but that girly feeling guided me right to this look.

Okay so look, I was torn between wearing a vest and a jacket because I sort of wanted to look like a bad girl and not so innocent” as softer pinks can have as an appeal. To remedy the looking too delicate, my pants have a teeny bit of deconstruction and I added a leather biker jacket. The info is all below! I’m out of here!

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Jacket: Forever 21, similar here. Jeans: Forever 21, similar here. Top: Missguided, similar here. Shoes: Lolashoetique.


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Black Is the New Black

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One month into fall and I still haven’t been able to wear much “fall gear” because it’s been so warm. Around this time of year, it’s usually in the 50s (degrees) so it’s kind of shocking that the temperature has been over 80. Just this week we had 87 degrees in the forecast. Am I complaining? Nope because as simple humans, we usually miss what we no longer have lol. I must admit that when summer was around, I eventually got annoyed with the hot and humid days and stuffy, still nights. 

Now, it’s been warm but in an intermittent type of way. Some days we have deep dips into crisp air but not long enough to get an outfit out there. Shoot, most of those crisp days it’s raining out. I snuck in an all black look on a week where the weather was swinging back and forth. Speaking of swinging back and forth, my mood has been swinging between blush, nude pink and black, gray and taupe. Everyone wants to claim that {insert subject} is the new black. Well I gotta say, my love for black is growing (more than I’d like it to actually) and I can’t help it. I’m sure you’ll see more black in my posts than previously seen. 

Black is the new black and I’m full effect for the season. As a matter of fact, it seem that designers are putting an emphasis on black as well as navy, plum and burgundy. I’m wearing a faux leather jacket, a black button up skirt, I wanted a nude effect under the lace for modesty and black shirt open toe boots. Check the pics and let me know what you think. 

Thank you for reading loves!

The Style Cake 💋

Jacket: Fashion Nova (sold out). Shoes: Shiekh Shoes. Tank: H&M, similar. Lace Top: Forever 21 (sold out), similar. Skirt: (old). 

Old Fit (n Flare)

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We all have that favorite wardrobe piece in our closet that no matter what we refuse to let go of. That piece for me would be my favorite dress, a red fit and flare dress that I’ve had for literally over ten years! This dress is an old faithful that has fit me during weight ups and downs as well as style adjustments.

I hadn’t worn it in quite a long time so I decided it was time to wear and revamp the usual style in which I wear it. I had often paired this dress with simply a pair of black patent shoes. For my belt, black patent. I’m changing it up this time and doing something different with this dress. I’ve worn it a million times but styling a piece different makes it seem brand new all over again. Since I’ve been shopping my closet, my belt and shoes are items I’ve had for years or have worn in another outfit of the day.

The colors I decided to pie with the red are safari green and a sort of bronze. These colors shift the dress over to having a casual flair instead of more dressy like when I wear the black accessories. Side note, this dress is prof that you don’t have to spend a ton of money for quality. I got this dress from Forever 21. I initially purchased it solely because the fit and flare design (perfect for my shape) and the feminine detailing. Anyhoo, share what you think! What is your favorite wardrobe piece and what’s your favorite way to style it?

{All items I’m wearing are thrifted or old.}

Living for the Weekend! 

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This week has been a trying week with me working to get my business back on track and even better than before. I’ve cried real tears because I am a fully hands on person. I built my own blog site and I am now re-building my vintage/thrifting boutique. I love the word boutique because thrifting and vintage are a specialized and unique sector of fashion. I regret that I have been so encompassed with growth, I haven’t stopped to enjoy the process. 

I miss being able to blog as regular as I used to at 3 times per week (at least) but I’m slowly but surely making my way back. I feel truly refreshed! The kiddos are on their way back to school, leaving me a bit more time to focus during my normal work hours. And drink my carb-free coffee lol without interruption lol. I’ve got plans this weekend to just enjoy myself after this trying week. I’m looking forward to the comradery between my sisters and I besides just enjoying the moment. It feels like I’ve been living for this “freedom” this whole week! 

I wanted my look to reflect my sheer happiness that I can relax and unwind. Good wholesome fun and carefree feelings led my inspiration. I simply paired my white high waist jeans and a peach crop tank. Adding a few pops of color are my shoes and my belt. I didn’t want to look juvenile so I opted for an old large cognac handbag I purchased years ago from Justfab. Y’all know how I do on Fridays, I like to make my posts short so you can get out and enjoy today so let me know what you think!! I’m getting out of here and will be back Monday for sure! 

I have a little series is like to do. I’ll give you more info in a couple of weeks, in the meantime…

Later Cupcakes 💋

All of the items I am wearing are from my closet and old since I’m still shopping my closet until further notice. Jeans: click here. 


Pops! 

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Lately I’ve been shopping for fall findings and in the process finding items that are now too big so I’m getting rid of them. We’re in that point of summer that some of us are ready to wear fall clothes but it’s flaming hot outside lol. Needless to say, getting rid of things and feeling between seasons can pose an issue when the quantity of your wardrobe goes down. How to do you retain versatility in your wardrobe with little options? 

Pops of color and patterns! When I first started blogging I had tons of clothes and shoes because I had accumulated them over a decade (at least). Not everyone has that “luxury”, blogger or not so being able to have versatility to give different looks with little means is an important part of styling. I recommend gathering accessories, (purses, belts, jewelry) in various colors against neutrals (and leopard print of course) to have more option with your looks. Check out how I mixed and matched and let me know what you think! 

Later Cupcakes 💙

Shoes: Aldo (sold out). Pants: Forever 21, similar. Tank: Target. Necklace: Sassy Jones Boutique, similar. Bracelets: F 21 (sold out). Sunglasses: eBay. Earrings: H&M, similar. 





Autumn in the Summer Time

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We’re smack dab in the middle of summer and what am I thinking of? You guessed it, fall! I can’t help it! My husband always says that I have the mind of a designer. I think about fashion and seasons one season or two ahead of the current season. The advantage? I can properly purge and rebuild my wardrobe so that I am not scrambling when the next season rolls around. I am starting my seasonal transition into fall right now. 

First way to transition from one season to the next is with color. As much as I love spring and summer colors, I love fall colors just as much. The colors are so deep and passionate. As I’m shopping, im grabbing more plums, greens (hunter and kelly), navy blues, grays and blacks. In this current outfit I’m wearing a transition color of green. I paired a green tee dress (tied to be used as a shirt) with my black tribal print shorts that I thrifted. The color coordination is literally a no brainer. I deepened the color palette of this look by adding a black statement necklace and black platform heels which help to elongate my otherwise short legs. I grabbed a simple black clutch and my Aztec print clipboard (since I’m officially a stylist) to complete the look. Are you doing a slow transition into fall? Let me know if you’ve been shopping….

Later Cupcakes! 💋

Shorts: Thrifted. Shirt (Dress): F21. Necklace: eBay. Shoes: Fashion Nova, similar. Clutch: American Apparel (sold out).