I feel like my style is slowly evolving. I’m starting to want more polished pieces instead of casual and pieced. Don’t get me wrong, I love vintage and color but I am deciding to change the way I incorporate them in my wardrobe. I’ve recently purged and I am going to do it again. I’m wanting to get staple items so that I can mix and match and get more bang for my buck. However, I’ve done some recent looks with color and vintage and I thought it would be fun to share. I’ve always been a polished girl but there’s nothing like the freedom of letting go in fashion. So here I go…..stay tuned for my ever evolving style, but in the meantime enjoy this look. I decided to do the ultimate mismatch. This look reminds me of an old television. If you’re old enough to remember when at a certain time (usually I wasn’t up for anyway) some channels would just have a standby screen? Well, that’s where my inspiration came from. Don’t laugh, lol. Hey, let life inspire you. Who says vintage has to just be clothing? {shirt: vintage, skirt: h&m, clutch: Forever 21, shoes: Justfab, sunnies: ebay} 
Tag: h&m
Not-a-DIY: A "Tutu Train"
No Instructions below….lol.
I like to pride myself on creativity so often times I write down ideas that I have and yet I just have not been brave enough to share. Shoot, sometimes I just flat out don’t have the time to see if the idea will pan out. Welp, I’ve decided that from now on, I will start doing my projects. First up, is this belt designed to have a similar look to a tutu but is actually a train. I absolutely LOVE the results. If you do not have a sewing machine, you can still make this belt using a tutorial by clicking here. I did this for fun…Results of my DIY below!
Happy Sewing!
Materials Needed:
1. A bolt of fabric
2. Scissors
3. Sewing Machine (and needle & thread)
4. Elastic Band (preferably 2 inches wide)
5. Hooks or Fastener (to close the belt)
6. Patience & Belief in Thyself!
Not-a-DIY: A "Tutu Train"
No Instructions below….lol.
I like to pride myself on creativity so often times I write down ideas that I have and yet I just have not been brave enough to share. Shoot, sometimes I just flat out don’t have the time to see if the idea will pan out. Welp, I’ve decided that from now on, I will start doing my projects. First up, is this belt designed to have a similar look to a tutu but is actually a train. I absolutely LOVE the results. If you do not have a sewing machine, you can still make this belt using a tutorial by clicking here. I did this for fun…Results of my DIY below!
Happy Sewing!
Materials Needed:
1. A bolt of fabric
2. Scissors
3. Sewing Machine (and needle & thread)
4. Elastic Band (preferably 2 inches wide)
5. Hooks or Fastener (to close the belt)
6. Patience & Belief in Thyself!
Failure, Stripes and Skater Skirts…
*Side Note: This OOTD was done earlier on in my fitness journey.*
Failure is something that most people seem to hate, refuse to admit to or deny exists altogether. I on the other hand, seem to see only my failures. Smh. If it’s one thing I know about failures is that you will always learn a valuable lesson or carry a slight chip on your shoulder to prove yourself right. I’m not quite at the latter yet but I am definitely learning from my mistakes with my outfits and this blogging thing. Give me a year and I promise I will be as good as a projected model of new business plan: polished and ready to be in full effect! This outfit in particular is what I call one of my failures. My transparency allows me to be open about this ootd being a failure however my dignity will not allow me to disclose why. That is in a mental vault…stashed away to teach me a lesson and provide a reminder. Anyhoo, I still enjoyed this look and I hope you do too!
“If you can’t see your mistakes, you merely see an illusion” –CityGirlStyleCake.
{shirt: vintage, skirt: H&M, purse: H&M, wedges: Steve Madden}
Thift & Vintage: Modernizing "Old" Fashion
My love for vintage and thrifting dates back to about year 2000. At that time, I loved being able to find things I liked and needed for a insignificant price point. Cha-Ching!! Well, now I tend to thrift for the fun of it. The thrill of finding cools things for cheap is my kind of shopping. Some people are scared to shop at thrift stores for fear of only finding dirty, old & “outdated” clothing. You can absolutely snag great items for less in the thrift store. If you love thrifting and/or saving money, this two part series is for you!!
I thought it would be fun to do a series that features items that are either thrifted or vintage to show these items can be styled to look youthful and modern. Eventually, I would love to do a video taking you with me on a shopping trip to find an outfit (excluding shoes & jewelry) for less than 15 bucks!!
Anyhoo, on to the outfit and tips. Thrifted outfits do not have to look ragged, thrifted, nor “old lady” inspired lol. The key to shopping thrift is:
1. Look for items that have a detail that you can center an outfit around. (Ex, sequin, bold prints, etc.)
2. Try to find “timeless” pieces. These never go “out of style” and provide a nice base for a great outfit.
3. Vintage clothing “fits” differently than the current making of clothing. Only buy what compliments your body.*
*I will talk about wearing clothing that compliments the body in the very near future.* Feel free to check out my Instagram and hit that follow button! You never know when I may decide to post a look without blogging it!
{shirt & shorts: Goodwill, necklace: H&M, shoes: Shoedazzle, handbag: gifted}
Thift & Vintage: Modernizing "Old" Fashion
My love for vintage and thrifting dates back to about year 2000. At that time, I loved being able to find things I liked and needed for a insignificant price point. Cha-Ching!! Well, now I tend to thrift for the fun of it. The thrill of finding cools things for cheap is my kind of shopping. Some people are scared to shop at thrift stores for fear of only finding dirty, old & “outdated” clothing. You can absolutely snag great items for less in the thrift store. If you love thrifting and/or saving money, this two part series is for you!!
I thought it would be fun to do a series that features items that are either thrifted or vintage to show these items can be styled to look youthful and modern. Eventually, I would love to do a video taking you with me on a shopping trip to find an outfit (excluding shoes & jewelry) for less than 15 bucks!!
Anyhoo, on to the outfit and tips. Thrifted outfits do not have to look ragged, thrifted, nor “old lady” inspired lol. The key to shopping thrift is:
1. Look for items that have a detail that you can center an outfit around. (Ex, sequin, bold prints, etc.)
2. Try to find “timeless” pieces. These never go “out of style” and provide a nice base for a great outfit.
3. Vintage clothing “fits” differently than the current making of clothing. Only buy what compliments your body.*
*I will talk about wearing clothing that compliments the body in the very near future.* Feel free to check out my Instagram and hit that follow button! You never know when I may decide to post a look without blogging it!
{shirt & shorts: Goodwill, necklace: H&M, shoes: Shoedazzle, handbag: gifted}
Wardrobe Staples: Nudes-Part One
I am forever evolving and changing in my style. Quite frankly, I’ll be most stylish when I’m most comfortable in my skin. That will likely be when I get to my goal weight and body. That being said, I am in the process of again revamping my wardrobe. I am in the mood for nudes, light pinks, white, beige and light gray colors. I’m getting tired of much color and my particular fancy of the grunge look. I’m enjoying softer colors and silhouettes in clothing. Spring is the season to get rid of clothing rarely worn and to also grab new staple items to build a wardrobe on. I’m enjoying simplicity in my styling lately. I compiled some of my fave staple pieces below that I am lusting after. I will be doing a fashion haul very soon! What are you favorite fashion picks at the moment?
Overalls, Bodysuits & Rainy Days
I LOVE rainy days. Movies, snuggling, sitting in a comfy chair while looking out at the rain are all great variables for a great time at home on a rainy day. Days like this, I enjoy being at the movies. My outfit is comfy for relaxing in those big chairs but still fashionable enough for a “stylinista” like myself. Most days, I’m too lazy or I’m at the gym so I don’t dress up that often (although it doesn’t seem that way). Anyhoo, this crazy weather has confused my emotions about what I want to wear. Today was cold, warm, balmy, foggy, windy, threatened by a tornado and rainy with late evening-like skies all day long. Smh. Crazy right?! Well, I dressed for it. I opted for an umbrella instead of a handbag due to this crazy spring weather and strappy wedges for comfort. The shirt around my waist is strategically placed just in case I got cold (I got warmer lol) and hardly any accessories except for my name necklace against my trendy overalls. Check out the pics below…
Necklace: (gifted)
Wedges: Aldo
Overalls: Forever 21
Bodysuit: H&M
Style Series: (Sweatshirt) & Pumps
*Sings* “Just one of them days…” Well, not one of THOSE days but…
It’s one of those days that I don’t feel like dressing up, but I don’t want to be bummy either. Ugh, the dilemma right? I found this cute graphic sweatshirt in my closet and paired it with some cute jeans. I was supposed to upload this last Saturday but life, well, you know. Let me know what you think of my get-up!
Sweater: Vintage
Button Up: Thrifted “Ralph Lauren”
Jeans: Target
Shoes: Vivienne Westwood x Melissa Dragon Pumps
Clutch: Forever 21
Necklace: H&M
Stylewatch: Designer Collaborations Spring 2015
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Geez! It seems that winter has been lingering like a pesky, unwanted houseguest. I’m so desperate for spring that at this point, when we reach 20 degrees F, I’m ecstatic! Lol. Anyhoo, I’m uber excited about some designer fashions that are set to debut this spring. Most are set to be available during March and April but some may make an appearance in stores later towards the summer. I’ve mentioned the ones I’m most excited about below. I’m most excited about Milly for Kohl’s. I will seriously stalk Kohl’s lol. Which ones are you looking forward to? Get ready to make a list a wish list…
1. Target X Lily Pulitzer
2. Kohls X Milly
3. H&M X Coachella
4. Aldo Rise X Misha Nonoo
5. MAC X Mia Moretti (Coachella Theme)
6. Athleta X Derek Lam
