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This pic is funny; seems like my hands are way bigger than my feet...:-)

To say the truth, it's really funny how fashion keeps evolving and recycling (can I use that word?) these days. Years ago, you'll never catch me wearing a long coat as this. I actually got gifted a few by my mum and a couple of older friends some years back and I donated them all. I thought they were too heavy and looked old fashioned. If I had known they were going to be trending in 2014, I probably would have saved them all; it would have saved me a couple of bucks....:-). 'just kidding; I'm actually glad I donated them then because I didn't really want them at the time.

Well, this  deep blue long coat is another recent addition to my coat collection and I actually do love the color and the weight also...:-). I can withstand any cold in it but just when I thought I was going to roll out stylishly, the weather did a 90 degrees turn and we're suddenly enjoying somewhat warm temperatures in Minnesota in December! Can you believe it?...:-). Now, the temps is going to be in the thirties and forties all through next week. **eyes rolling.**

Anyway, yours sincerely is not deterred. I'll still wear my coat even if the temps go up to forties so long as I know I can see snow on the ground and the calendar says it is December...:-). I'm looking out for another coat in a pastel color this time that I can use in the spring. For this look, I decided to keep everything black and made the coat the statement piece.

Long Coat: Chadwicks

Pants and top: Loft

Shoes: Victoriassecret

Bag: Jacqueline Ferrar

Jewelry: Gifted.

                                                                   
I hope everyone is doing great? Oh my God, I can't believe the year is really coming to a close so fast; seriously!! I thank God for everything though. There might be plans that were not achieved or projects that were not completed but my Bible tells me that I should give God thanks in everything and that is exactly what I'm doing.

I am yet to complete my christmas shopping and still have a long to-do list and there is also the birthday party I need to organize for my son who turns one this christmas but I'm not going to stress. I'll take one day at a time. I have a Giveaway going on on the blog right now and I'll like you to check it out.


                                                   

I Thessalonians 5: 18

In everything, give thanks; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus concerning you.

                                                       Thanks so much for stopping by


                                                                     Beauty Ojo

Love All...

Hi Everyone, I hope the week is going well. This is what I wore last week to my son's school for the parents/teachers conference. It was a very cold, cold day and all I cared about was getting warm so, I put on layers and layers of clothing. I did have a baby nine weeks ago (just in case there is anyone reading this post/blog for the first time) and I still have on the baby/pregnancy weight but that is not what makes me huge in this picture...:-) Like I said before, it is all the layers of clothing.

 

So, why am I emphasizing this fact? The point I am really trying to make is this. Fat, skinny, medium or whatever; love them all! Do not discriminate. A person might be fat or so skinny right now and you do not know why or how they are like that or what brought them there so do not be so quick to throw stones...:-) Also, some might be gay while others are straight and it is okay. Never, never discriminate. The Bible never teaches discrimination. When Jesus Christ was on this earth, he loved everyone; sinners, tax collectors, Jews, brown or white. He loved everyone irrespective of their orientation and that was why he was able to die for us all so that we can be cleansed of our sins. Jesus ate with the tax collectors (Luke 19: 1-10) who were regarded as great sinners at that time because of their extortion and corruption. Jesus also went further to say that he did not come for the righteous but the unrighteous; the healthy people do not need a doctor, only the sick do. (Matthew 9: 11-13)

 

Top (dress worn as top): Victoriassecret

Scarf: Target

Skirt: Chadwicks

Tights: Express

Booties: Victoriassecret

Now, back to my outfit; I am wearing a sweater dress (previously worn here) as a top. I have had this corduroy midi skirt for a while and it only gets worn on very chilly days as this. The long black tights and booties were needed as part of the "getting warm campaign"...:-). Then I had to throw in a splash of color with the fuchsia scarf. There were various pieces of clothing underneath it all too and then a jacket which I took off to take these pictures. It started snowing again as I took the pictures and the snow flakes just whipped across my face. Anyway, In sub zero temperatures, the first focus is to get warm rather than being stylish; and yes, I looked fat and bulky but it's all good. "Love All.."

                     Thanks for visiting and for leaving your warm and stylish comments...:-)

                                                                         Beauty Ojo

Accessorize Me!

Dress: Chadwicks
Bag: Aldo
Scarf: T. J. Maxx
Bracelets: Target
Shoes: Colin Stuart via Victoriassecret
 

 

These are some of the pictures I took during the summer and I apologize for the poor quality. I lost my flash drive soon after then found it about a week ago. I am hoping to get a better camera soon.

Accessorizing does make a difference in the  styling of outfits. I used to wear this lime green dress with just black accessories; a black pair of shoes and a black purse. This time I decided to wear my pointed toe cobalt blue shoes and I tied a white and green scarf on  my purse; definitely made the dress more interesting.

                      Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed and wonderful Sunday.



                                                                         Beauty Ojo

Narrowed Down Choices

Dress: Express
Jacket: Old
Shoes: Louboutin pigalles
Purse: T. J. Maxx

So, I finally picked out my outfits for the weekend with comfort taking priority over anything else. I wanted to wear a dark colored outfit with some sparkle to the birthday night party that I'm attending with hubby tonight and something yellow and colorful for the barbecue. My first choice for the night is the sequin body con dress that hubby bought me for my birthday last October which has been in the closet all these months and since it's starting to get cold at nights, I thought of pairing it with a black blazer. Black pointed toe heels and red/gold sparkly purse completes the first look.

My second look for the night is a black asymmetrical piece with sequins I purchased from Wet seal years ago which can be worn either as a skirt or a tube dress. The accessories include a sheer sparkly black/teal poncho with a sequined black clutch and teal pointed toe shoes. This is a very comfortable choice and I'm leaning more towards this.

Dress: Wet Seal (old)
Poncho: Dress Barn (Old)
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
Clutch: T. J. Maxx

I decided to go with something yellow for the back yard BBQ and I narrowed my outfits to two choices. For the first choice,  I chose a flowered Ralph Lauren dress I bought at T. J. Maxx a while ago and because the straps are really tiny, I chose a light yellow linen long-sleeve top to wear over it. Accessories include an over sized gold clutch and red knot-tie Kelsey Dagger sandals for a pop of color.

 

Dress: Ralph Lauren (via T. J. Maxx)

Long-sleeve top: Old

Gold color clutch: J. C. Penny (old)

Shoes: Kelsey Dagger via DSW

 

 

My second choice is a yellow sleeve-less knit dress with lace shoulder insert from Chadwicks accessorized with a brown cardigan and leopard print sandals and over sized gold color clutch. Now that was easy!! I'm glad I did not have to run off to the store looking for new items like I would have done months ago. Now, I've learnt to shop my closet restyling old forgotten pieces.

 

 

Dress: Chadwicks
Shoes: Colin Stuart via Victoriassecret
Clutch: J. C. Penny (Old)
Cardigan: Express

It's always fun to dress up and make choices about outfits on a daily basis. Sometimes, it is easy to put something together in seconds and at other times when you have to consider factors like weather, the event and body issues like a growing baby bump, it takes a little bit of consideration...:) Making choices is all part of life but the greatest choice ever that can be made by anyone is that which has to do with the quality of life spent here on earth and that of where to spend eternity. Those days back in school, I used to come across a lot of pens and pencils with the inscription; "What would Jesus Do?" I haven't seen them in a while but the inscription I would like to engrave anywhere right now is; "What would you do with Jesus?"

 

With these, I leave you with a famous quote from Joshua in the bible.

 

Joshua 24: 14-16

 

 

"14Now, therefore, fear the LORD and serve Him in sincerity and truth; and put away the gods which your fathers served beyond the River and in Egypt, and serve the LORD. 15"If it is disagreeable in your sight to serve the LORD, choose for yourselves today whom you will serve: whether the gods which your fathers served which were beyond the River, or the gods of the Amorites in whose land you are living; but as for me and my house, we will serve the LORD." 16The people answered and said, "Far be it from us that we should forsake the LORD to serve other gods;…Make the decision today.

 

 Right now, I' still in bed with my lap-top but would be up in a few minutes to go about my busy weekend. I hope you all are having a nice weekend so far. See you again soon and stay blessed.

 

**Kisses**

 

Beauty Ojo