Late Fall/Early Winter Colors

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I simply love the transition of one season to another. It seems that’s when the two seasons are most beautiful. Right about now, you can see from my last post that where I live, we’ve already had our first snowfall. In a very true transition, the leaves are still on some of the trees and two weeks prior the daily temperature was above 60 degrees. I’m not a winter lover but I am learning to embrace the season and not just focus on the snow on the roads, the frigid cold or the abundance of darkness due to daylight savings time.

I do love changing up the colors that I wear in the winter. For instance, in the fall I’m into oxblood, browns, golds, and reds to name a few. Once winter rolls around, the bright softness of the white of the snow encourages my mind to be inspired by softer colors. I relish in pinks, grays, nudes, whites, pale blues and peach colors.

Soft colors is behind the idea of this outfit. Since it’s still fall, I’m throwing in an abundance of black. It’s chic and cosmopolitan but still soft and girly. The bold lip adds the needed sass to strike a great balance. Since this is the “Friday” of the short week, this is the end of this post lol. I’m going to hang out…

Til Friday, bye Cupcakes!! đź’‹

Shirt: H&M. Skirt: Free People. Belt: Thrifted. Boots: Justfab. Jacket: Thrifted.


 

New Blog Series: Style Lusts

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I am an avid shopper. All that means is that I always have a “wish list” lol. This wish list has grown by the days and I thought that it might be time to start sharing things that I am lusting over for the moment. That being said, this will be a weekly series that I share every Tuesday. The things that I love will be complete with pictures and links (hopefully I will be able to list the links too). This series should be fun and will give you a “look” inside of this creative mind of mine to see some things that may appear on the blog. Feel free to comment and ask questions. In one of the posts for this series, there will be a giveaway!! Stay “tuned” for that!! Now, without further ado, let’s get right into our first Style Lusts post!!

First up:

  1. Capes & Cape Dresses (with Maxi Split Sleeves)

I have been seeing this dress since July and I fell in love when I saw it on Kim K. back in September. This dress is so chic, yet avant-garde at the same time. I love the classy and formal appeal that this dress has, all the while being stylish enough to wear out to an anniversary dinner at a restaurant. I thought that this dress deserved a spot on my list because it makes a statement all on its own. It will always make appearances in the fashion world because this design is vintage inspired. I can’t seem to find the exact dress so I purchased a cape (soon to be shown) but I plan to purchase a cape dress…I can’t resist!

   

2. The Fur Clutch

This is actually something that I designed and sketched some several years back (in my design book, yes I have one lol). Although I am not the first to “create” one (the idea or the actual bag), I like to think that I am always ahead of the game for when trends come back in style. I just start to have my heart set on something and in a couple of years, it seems to come back in style. Now, of course I’m not clairvoyant but fashions recycles and circulates and I am an avid researcher of it. This clutch bag has been something that I could have produced years ago but somehow I never got around to it. I bought one instead. A white fluffy, faux fur clutch. I already have an outfit planned to pair with this clutch…

   
 
3. Velvet Heels

In love with everything velvet, I have been searching for a pair of basic velvet high heel sandals. I have plum colored heels that are a platform. I saw a pair in a popular fashion magazine a few months back but was never able to find them online. Afterwards, Nastygal released a minimalist heel sandal on its site. This pair was reminiscent of a pair by designer Alexander Wang but for a fraction of the cost. As of recent, I’ve been seeing more velvet in the shoe game but I think I may break down and nab the minimalist heels from Nastygal…

  

4. Patent Leather Pumps

In yesterday’s blog post, I’m sure you noticed my knee high patent leather boots. Can you believe that they were almost purged?! Yeah, I al out made a huge mistake!! I’m so happy that I procrastinated on the purging of my shoes. I bought those boots from Victoria’s Secret years ago, almost 15 years ago to be exact. Ahhh, how I miss Victoria’s Secret selling clothes (not the PINK brand) and shoes! I have another pair of patent leather boots, on trend with the block heel. Again, they were purchased years ago. I’m searching my not only my closet but also the net for patent leather black pumps! The pair I am absolutely lusting after is the Louboutin So Kate heels in black and nude. Yes, I want both. Since I’m frugal, I’ll be searching for a pair either on consignment or previously owned. *wink*

  

 5. Fur Stoles

By now y’all know I love to shop my own closet for “hidden” fashion gems. Well, one gem that I’ve resorted to pulling out of my closet is my off white fur stole. Back in the day, fur stoles were regularly apart of wardrobes and outfits. In our more “modern” times, less clothing has become somewhat commonplace, in fact popular sot to speak. The fashion society has seemed to gravitate towards nakedness instead of detail and style. Now that it is cold where I live, the more clothing the better. I think fur stoles add a nice touch to finish any outfit. Don’t feel the need to wear it with a formal or after five look (I don’t). Feel free to rock a fur stole with a bit of sass in a casual outfit. I have an example of what I mean in an “ootd” coming ups soon….
  
 

6. Leather Satchel Tote Hangbags

Classic. Chic. Simple. Yep. That pretty much sums up all the things that I love about the satchel style tote handbag. The black everyday bag that I have currently I have grown tired of. I’ve had it for years and it has been good to me. I’m in the mood for change. The current bag I have will be purged. I’m on the hunt for the perfect satchel style tote bag. I’ve looked so far and either the price tag was too much or the bag lacked luster. This style bag is not as popular as the clutch right now but that’s the beauty of style, I wear what I like. I will be on the hunt for one to house all of my trinkets no trash from motherhood lol. Moms have to be fashionable too!!!

  
 

7. Leather (Liquid)  Leggings

These became a wide spread “something like a phenomenon” at a moment in time when American Apparel reintroduced them on fashion scene several years back. I say reintroduced because these were something that were initially a trend back in the 70s era of fashion. I will let you to click the link to let you see who looked so fab in their liquid leggings lol. That being said, I hid mine in the back of the closet because I had lost interest in them but I recently pulled them out! I can’t wait to wear them in a future outfit. They are generally thought of as sexy but even the most modest individual can tweak them to personal style for taste. Girl, go grab a pair throw on an oversized sweater!!

  
 

8. Black & White Tweed (anything)

I have a confession: I’m in love with tweed! It has been a life long attraction! Okay so I love herringbone, tweed and everything of the such that I look for it often. I just purchased a cape, I have two tweed skirts, tweed shorts, a tweed coat and now I want a tweed blazer for a funky ootd. Yup, I’m addicted. Lol. If you can, add something tweed to your wardrobe…

*(For tweed pic, see the patent leather shoe picture)

  9. Princess Cut (Fit and Flare) Coats

I’m a girl with a larger bottom half and so I love clothing pieces that flatter my shape. The fit and flare cut of anything (dress, coat, skirt) just does this for me. I found the perfect princess cut coat in one of my fave colors at the moment, pink. I was watching a video by Jackie Aina on YouTube and she did a haul that featured a coat that I simply fell in love with. The price point however was not my steez. In other words, I was not paying the price, I have children lol. No seriously, I could not fathom the price right now. I may be able to get my hands on it if it shows up on a bargain site. I will showcase the one that I got soon. This coat can make an outfit without even showing what’s under it. That is my kind of coat! I am assuming that this style will become widely popular soon so if you can,  grab one before the demand goes up (and while you still look like you have personal style and not following the crowd), please do!

  
 

10. Jeans & A Tee

So I guess I don’t need to go all out on this lust because everyone loves a great pair of jeans and good V neck tee! Or a graphic tee. Or an oversized tee. Or a simple white tee. Yup. A white tee. Lol. Boyfriend jeans, skinny jeans, mom jeans…need I go on? Yea, Levi’s, Jordache, Calvin Klein…see how I can’t stop? Style Lust. 

11. Cloche Hats

Everyone is rocking hats these days. The wide brim floppy hat is popular. I’ve worn them and I happen to love them but something that has been drawing my attention. Cloche hats. These are THE most snazzy and stylish hats around. They were really trendy and popular during the late 1930s and in the 40s. If you are looking for one, you’ll have to spend a nice bit of change for purchase. The one I got was pricey but this is an investment piece for me. I will have it for a long time!

  Photo courtesy of Etsy. 

12. Blazers/Shorts Combo

I have an ootd planned with this combo. I honestly can’t remember if I did this type of outfit or not but just in case I have, I’ll be doing it again lol. That’s how much I love this combo. The chic contrast that you get from both shorts and blazer is awesome! Pair with boots, or another fave pair of heels and you’re good to go! Accessorize and there’s your outfit! No guess work.

 13. Bold Colored Plaid Scarves

This the season for such a style lust. I have already posted a couple of looks with bold colored and/or print scarves so you can probably tell that I love a good scarf. Scarves are a big trend this season and for a couple to come but you can ALWAYS wear a good scarf and in any season. I have a few and although I don’t think I will be buying any more any time soon, I will certainly be posting another ootd with a bold scarf. Don’t know how to wear it, grab a basic long sleeve tee with matching leggings and throw the scarf on top with a hat. See why it’s one of my style lusts?

  

 14. Statement Necklaces

Just like the next girl, I love a good statement piece. Earrings, bracelets, necklaces or a great head dress can really take an outfit to the next level. I have been into statement necklaces lately and adding them to my outfits. I will continue my styling of them for a while. I try to find pieces that are not seen on everyone for a sense of individuality and personal style. I’ve gotten rid of quite a bit but I have more to get rid of before I purchase any more. You get a lot of wear out of statement necklaces as they can “look” different depending on if the outfit is classic, bohemian, formal, etc.

  

 15. Jewel Embellished Turbans

We made it to the last style lust for this week. Thanks for sticking around! This one will be quick. I have been on the hunt for a cute head dress and I happen to like jeweled embellished turbans nowadays. I found a couple I can’t wait to show case them. Bad hair day, lazy day or flat out uninspired? Grab ones these babies and instant fashion statements!

  
 

Please let me know how you enjoyed this series. The next Style Lust list will be substantially shorter as I plan to only list between 3 and 5 lusts per post. If you have any current style lusts , don’t be shy. Please share! Until tomorrow….

Bye Cupcakes!

 

But It's Still Fall…

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This past weekend produced some mouth opening situations however, none as shocking as the snow storm we got here in Michigan. The first snow fall. Like really? I was not ready at all. I mean, I had some things that were left over from the previous year (coats, boots, hats, a pair of gloves) but I was not closet ready. Several posts back, I talked about purging and getting rid of things that were no longer of any use in my wardrobe. Well I follow the rule of “in order to buy something new, something old must be sold/given away/thrown out”. I do not believe in accumulating “stuff”. The fact of the matter is, I had gotten rid of a lot of old things that were winter gear as a part of my purging. I honestly thought that I still had time to get the things that I wanted and needed before our first big snow fall. It’s technically still fall!!! But who am I kidding? I live in Michigan. The darn state is shaped like a mitten, it could snow at any time lol. I had to get ready…and fast!

Just a shameless plug, be sure to come back here tomorrow for a new series that I am starting here on my blog called Style Lusts. It will feature some things that I have my eye on at the moment as well as recently purchased things or things that I’ve pulled out of my closet. Some of those things had to make an appearance on today’s post. I can’t believe how cold it has gotten in just a matter of days. I definitely decided that I wanted to wear a coat for this look. There was no way I could not. However, I still show my style in this outfit, even with my coat on.

I found some old boots in my closet from over a decade ago that I purchased from Victoria’s Secret. They are genuine leather patent leather boots!! Rare nowadays. The patent leather allows the boots to stand out and pop against the entire look. I opted for a tweed coat (I LOVE tweed) with a fur collar. The collar can be taken off but I won’t be doing that because I  don’t ever need to wear a scarf when I wear that coat. For this outfit however, I did opt to wear one. Just for the sake of fashion lol. The houndstooth print accents and actually magnifies the look of the tweed. Underneath it all (the coat and what not), is a green wrap dress that I thrifted from the Goodwill. I didn’t wear any jewelry to avoid snags to my scarf but honestly the look doesn’t need it! For an extra accent, I wore some decorative tights. Let me know what you think of the entire look! Oh and be sure to check out my first post of Style Lusts here on my blog tomorrow!!

Bye Cupcakes!

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Casual Fridays: Body Con Dress

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Usually I do love to wear some kind of denim on Fridays, it just seems so right…right? Well, today my friends I will showcasing how I wear a casual outfit without the denim. I decided on wearing a bodycon dress, which is quite comfortable, that I purchased from Fashion Nova. To me, being casual depends much on my comfort. If I can’t be comfortable, I feel that I might as well be dressed up formal. At least I’d be uncomfortable yet snazzy in a dramatic way lol.

Today’s look I would definitely wear on a date night, girls night out, or a fun event! I happen to love stripes so this dress grabbed my attention. I paired the dress with a faux leather jacket I picked up while thrifting and a pair of open toe, knee high boots from Nasty Gal. I’ve had these boots for a year or so but they are still on the site, I’m pretty sure. They have that little peek a boo feature in the back that add that extra bit of detail. I know you’ve seen this necklace before, it’s one of my faves it was really cheap. I bought it from Aliexpress.

I had a slight issue with my look. I wore two different pairs of sunnies. The first, I once loved, now I hate lol. They give me that “bug” look that I can’t stand so I will be purging them, immediately. I grabbed a different pair and was much more satisfied with the look. This is a quick outfit for last minute plans. Let me know what you think!! I’m going to get out of here because it’s Friday!!! See you back here Monday for another look!!

Bye Cupcakes!!

 

 

"Back to the Future" Me…

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(Warning: This post is long and full of honesty, proceed at your own risk lol.)

I had the opportunity to meet with an amazing blogger and to pick her brain about some things. I can’t even begin to tell you how much that one little meeting helped me get back to me.

As I began blogging several years back, I started it to just share things that I loved and things that I was (not really but kind of) obsessed with. I actually called that blog “Simple Obsessions”. That blog was about me and it shared my thoughts and interests. Before then, I had a blog on Blogspot. For some reason, I wasn’t the slightest bit interested in what I was blogging about at that time but that was way before social media and before blogging became “this thing”.

Fast forward to now, I must say that I enjoy blogging now. I truly do. I had gone through a period of discouragement because I had lost who I was in the process of this blogging thing. Blogging is an outlet for me because as a wife and mom, I had gotten swallowed up in my responsibilities. I wanted to be able to express myself again as a woman. I want to share my thoughts, my experiences and my interests. I’m doing that. Along the way however, I allowed myself to become irritated and discouraged. Blogger competition, copying (without giving credit), insincerity and pettiness drained my spirit. I mean some bloggers will literally follow you just to watch and mimic almost everything you do. Sort of like keeping a finger on your pulse sort of speak. Some want to use you for their convenience. I’m just not into blogging for all of that. I’m not a cocky person (at all) and am actually working on my shyness so I at times I was quiet and unsure afraid of hurting someone’s feelings or being judged. I let that go!! No more!! I had to find and pick myself up again. I’m a confident individual who will not apologize for who she is. My life mission is not to have everyone like me. It’s been my experience that the most honest and true-to-themselves people ARE NOT liked. I’m definitely okay with that. I’ve conquered being alone and not needing a bunch of people to tell me I’m awesome in order to believe that I am special.

Most people think there are strength in numbers. I learned to find my own strength as a teen. I could care less what people think of me because regardless, my life will go on. I’m way past my teen years, I’m old enough to have a teen of my own. But I digress lol. That pep talk with that very special and talented blogger brought me back to me. My thinking is so clear. This blogging thing is that, a thing. It is not what consumes me. I don’t care what the next person is doing (although I never have) nor do I care what support I don’t have from people that I know. When I first started my Instagram for this blog, no one (that knew me personally) knew that I had it. I did that on purpose and some eventually organically found me. I’m happy that that is the way that things went. That peace of mind, while building my Instagram was something that I loved. On Instagram, people come and go, numbers rise and fall (how dramatic did that sound?) lol but what matters are the people that stick around to watch the movement. Let me tell you, I have experienced some pettiness. I had a blogger get mad because I missed her comment. I’ve even had a blogger who must have talked about me so much that her family member sent me a friend request on Facebook, just to see what I was about and then unfriend me after their nosy “quest”. Trust that I notice more than what people think!! That’s pretty messy and juvenile right?! I have no time for that!! Smh. I just don’t care about what someone else is doing like that.

Through all the mess, I emerge again as myself, a person that happens to blog what she loves. Not everything will be fashion over here. I am a jack of all trades and want to share that. I can’t wait to show you guys pictures of my beauty room!! Yes, I design and decorate home interiors too!! I have been asked about tips and products for hair growth because I make my own hair products and have grown my hair out in three years from a big chop. I will be sharing my “secrets” and products soon! I have a few things that I am working on. I will reveal when they are into fruition. Anyhoo, all of us need a pep talk back to reality. I had that and am forever grateful. I’m having fun again and it feels so good. I call myself the “little engine that could” because I am and I will always be “doing” and moving forward until I’ve accomplished my goals! Thank you to all that follow my journey!!! (Insert heart emojis here.) This post has been refreshing and liberating at the same time. Check out my picture below, they depict that! Carefree babes!!! Until, Friday…

Bye Cupcakes!

Shirt: Target (hubby’s, it’s so big lol). Skirt & Sunnies: eBay. Shoes: Sam Edelman. Bracelets: Aldo Accessories. Bag: American Apparel. Necklace: MyNameNecklace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

"Back to the Future" Me…

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(Warning: This post is long and full of honesty, proceed at your own risk lol.)

I had the opportunity to meet with an amazing blogger and to pick her brain about some things. I can’t even begin to tell you how much that one little meeting helped me get back to me.

As I began blogging several years back, I started it to just share things that I loved and things that I was (not really but kind of) obsessed with. I actually called that blog “Simple Obsessions”. That blog was about me and it shared my thoughts and interests. Before then, I had a blog on Blogspot. For some reason, I wasn’t the slightest bit interested in what I was blogging about at that time but that was way before social media and before blogging became “this thing”.

Fast forward to now, I must say that I enjoy blogging now. I truly do. I had gone through a period of discouragement because I had lost who I was in the process of this blogging thing. Blogging is an outlet for me because as a wife and mom, I had gotten swallowed up in my responsibilities. I wanted to be able to express myself again as a woman. I want to share my thoughts, my experiences and my interests. I’m doing that. Along the way however, I allowed myself to become irritated and discouraged. Blogger competition, copying (without giving credit), insincerity and pettiness drained my spirit. I mean some bloggers will literally follow you just to watch and mimic almost everything you do. Sort of like keeping a finger on your pulse sort of speak. Some want to use you for their convenience. I’m just not into blogging for all of that. I’m not a cocky person (at all) and am actually working on my shyness so I at times I was quiet and unsure afraid of hurting someone’s feelings or being judged. I let that go!! No more!! I had to find and pick myself up again. I’m a confident individual who will not apologize for who she is. My life mission is not to have everyone like me. It’s been my experience that the most honest and true-to-themselves people ARE NOT liked. I’m definitely okay with that. I’ve conquered being alone and not needing a bunch of people to tell me I’m awesome in order to believe that I am special.

Most people think there are strength in numbers. I learned to find my own strength as a teen. I could care less what people think of me because regardless, my life will go on. I’m way past my teen years, I’m old enough to have a teen of my own. But I digress lol. That pep talk with that very special and talented blogger brought me back to me. My thinking is so clear. This blogging thing is that, a thing. It is not what consumes me. I don’t care what the next person is doing (although I never have) nor do I care what support I don’t have from people that I know. When I first started my Instagram for this blog, no one (that knew me personally) knew that I had it. I did that on purpose and some eventually organically found me. I’m happy that that is the way that things went. That peace of mind, while building my Instagram was something that I loved. On Instagram, people come and go, numbers rise and fall (how dramatic did that sound?) lol but what matters are the people that stick around to watch the movement. Let me tell you, I have experienced some pettiness. I had a blogger get mad because I missed her comment. I’ve even had a blogger who must have talked about me so much that her family member sent me a friend request on Facebook, just to see what I was about and then unfriend me after their nosy “quest”. Trust that I notice more than what people think!! That’s pretty messy and juvenile right?! I have no time for that!! Smh. I just don’t care about what someone else is doing like that.

Through all the mess, I emerge again as myself, a person that happens to blog what she loves. Not everything will be fashion over here. I am a jack of all trades and want to share that. I can’t wait to show you guys pictures of my beauty room!! Yes, I design and decorate home interiors too!! I have been asked about tips and products for hair growth because I make my own hair products and have grown my hair out in three years from a big chop. I will be sharing my “secrets” and products soon! I have a few things that I am working on. I will reveal when they are into fruition. Anyhoo, all of us need a pep talk back to reality. I had that and am forever grateful. I’m having fun again and it feels so good. I call myself the “little engine that could” because I am and I will always be “doing” and moving forward until I’ve accomplished my goals! Thank you to all that follow my journey!!! (Insert heart emojis here.) This post has been refreshing and liberating at the same time. Check out my picture below, they depict that! Carefree babes!!! Until, Friday…

Bye Cupcakes!

Shirt: Target (hubby’s, it’s so big lol). Skirt & Sunnies: eBay. Shoes: Sam Edelman. Bracelets: Aldo Accessories. Bag: American Apparel. Necklace: MyNameNecklace.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Walk Fashion Show (11/2015)

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I had the opportunity of being invited to the hottest fashion show in the Detroit Area, the Walk Fashion Show. This is the second time that I have been able to attend although not the first time I’ve been invited. This happens to be my favorite fashion show because it showcases some of the most faaaabbbbulous designers in the metro area. This show shares the talents of designers, models and the styling abilities of boutiques alike. I didn’t get to see all of the designers and boutiques presenting but I got some good highlights. I wish I had gotten to see Thrift on The Ave present their fashions but 

check out the @walkfashionshow on Instagram like I did to see some of the items presented by them. I have a little load of pictures below that are some of my favorite designs. Let me know which outfit or piece shown is your favorite….
See you guys back here tomorrow @ 3:30 pm est sharp for another outfit post!! 

Bye Cupcakes!!

   
    
    
    
    
    
 

Black Friday

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So I apologize for the false alarm upload earlier, it was certainly a faux pas on my part. This post, like most posts on Fridays will be a very short post so that you can get off the internet and get the weekend started…*wink*

I have been enjoying the fall season because I love to wear dark colors. (In the winter I love pinks, whites, nudes, etc., but I digress.) Dark colors tend to be very seductive and mysterious for some reason. I wanted to wear all black but was going to go against that thought initially because I will be wearing all black again Saturday under a different setting. Who says that you can’t wear a lot of black two days in a row? Since it is causal Friday, I thought my very own “Black Friday” would be perfect.

I’ve been itching to wear my spiked Litas by Jeffrey Campbell for a couple of years now and I am finally pulling them out to play!! I love these booties, they’re so comfy and stylish. My mother calls them “Herman the Monster” shoes lol but I still think they are a perfect statement piece for a hot look. Very simply put, I wanted to be in all black so grabbed a basic tank from H&M and my ashy black cuffed shorts from Forever 21 over some decorative tights. I put them both together with my cardigan from Naked Wardrobe and a statement necklace from Aliexpress. I threw on an oversized cashmere houndstooth scarf to balance the look so it didn’t appear to be a grunge fit (although I do love a grungy look). Let me know what you think!! I guess Black Friday is a great name for this look seeing as that I want to go shopping so bad and all the sales have already started lol. Anyhoo, I have a special post on Monday, so be sure to be back here and I will talk to you guys then!!

By Cupcakes!

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Shopping My Closet: Fur Boots

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Since it has gotten increasingly colder these past couple of weeks, I have been grabbing for my boots. I have only purchased one new pair this year because honestly, I have my own shoe store lol. That being said, I recently pulled out my rabbit fur and leather boots, purchased from Bakers…you guessed it…years and years ago! These boots boast a pointy toe and a silver buckle detail on the shaft. The boots are calf height boots and are so warm and comfy. This was one of my first big wardrobe purchases as an adult. I can’t tell you how excited I was about these boots. To actually purchase “genuine leather” anything nowadays costs and arm and a leg, so these boots were truly an investment when I purchased them. They’ve held up quite nicely and at the time that I purchased them, they weren’t more than a hundred bucks!!

I love to shop my closet and I am finding myself leaning towards purchasing investment items for my wardrobe now more than ever. That is what finding your own style is all about. Now, lets get into the “deets” of this outfit. So, I chose another staple piece that I purchased years ago for this look and that’s my hat from Forever 21. I thought that this would be cute with some plain ole jeans and a cropped top that I wore underneath a thrifted sheer, sleeveless blouse that I instead utilized as a short cardigan. My jewelry is quite simple, arm candy is from Aldo and my necklace is from Neon Wild. I chose a lighter lavender lip to brighten up the look. My bag was handmade by Turquoise Soul Bags. They have great stuff and not just handbags!!

I hope you like my fit! Always shop your closet first before you hit the stores. When shopping, purchase statement pieces and essentials as well as investment pieces that continue to come back around in the fashion world…but only according to your own style of course. Don’t be afraid to use pieces for other than their intended purpose and remember to have fun with your style!! You can’t go wrong, style is your personality and your expressed opinion of fashion!! Until Friday…

Bye Cupcakes!!

Top: Naked Wardrobe (old). Sleeveless Blouse: Thrifted. Jeans: Fashion Nova. Boots: Bakers Shoes (old). Necklace: Neon Wild. Arm Candy: Aldo Accessories. Hat: Forever 21 (old) Bag: Turquoise Soul Bags

 

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What Bloggers Do…

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Initially, I was going to title this post by another name but I thought that it would just be fun to highlight some of the mishaps that happen to us bloggers…or at least happens to me as a blogger lol. So this is a behind the scenes sort of information post with the final results in pictures.

I got ready for this shoot, and as always, I do my makeup first. My hair is under this hat secretly (not so much a secret now lol) because it was wash day. Since I have so much hair to wash, I need HOURS to do this hair and I didn’t have that time appropriated, the hat that I am wearing became more than a fashion statement. I opted for a bold statement necklace from Purple Love (that I LOVE, not pun intended) and no earrings because every other accessory I am wearing is so bold. My bracelet is a coin charm style bracelet that I purchased from Forever 21 some ten years back. My bag is from JustFab and I think this particular style of bags is still on the site right now. My shoes were purchased from Urbanog.com years ago but this style came back around and you should be able to find something very similar on the site. I wanted to be warm but add a little funk to the outfit so I decided to wear some foot in leggings. My husband knew I had been looking for some and bought them from Target for me.

My fave part of this look happens to be the cardigan and the skater dress. I bought the skater dress a year ago from Forever 21 and they are still being sold on the Forever 21 online if you are interested. My cardigan was purchased from Naked Wardrobe online. I love this site so much as they have trendy items that can also be staple pieces in the wardrobe. The cardigan is a classy piece and adds this class to my outfit. It honestly is the highlight in my opinion. I love it so much I also bought it in black. In getting ready, I tore a hole in my dress (in the seam) trying to pull off a tag and then I also almost tore my cardigan because it got caught on my heel. Between NEEDING my hat, tearing my dress and almost snagging my sheer cardigan, this was one heck of a shoot!! Lol. Some of the things us bloggers go through. Not much but whew! For all of my hard work lol, please tell me what you think of my look!! I’ll be back Wednesday with another look!!

Until tomorrow for a Vox Box review…

Bye Cupcakes!!!

 

Dress: F21. Cardigan: Naked Wardrobe. Booties: UrbanOg.com. Necklace: HERE. Footed Leggings: Target. Bag: JustFab. Hat: Boohoo