Leather Skirt + Leopard prints

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Plaid Pant + Short furry Vest for Work Monday

Happy Monday Friends; our weather has warmed up a bit and would be bearable for the next two days before we get into the deep freeze again by Wednesday. Any rise in temperature calls for a little change in my winter wardrobe. For work wear Monday today, I'm putting on plaid pants and like I mentioned in a previous post HERE, "plaid prints" if styled right, is great for work.

 

 

The obvious color to complement this pants was cream or of-white although a deep solid color like cobalt blue, beige or red would have worked too. My cream color Vera Wang tote and suede block heels, blogged about HERE completed the look. Oh, did I forget to mention the short furry vest? Such a fun  addition to the outfit in my opinion. I purchased the vest from Nordstrom a couple of years ago and actually contemplated taking off the hood but left it on at the last minute. What are your thoughts on plaid pants; yay! or nay?

 

                                Pants: Loft / Top: Victoriassecret (old) / Pumps: HERE lower budget options HERE and HERE / Vest: Nordstrom Another option on sale HERE / Tote: Vera Wang via Kohls

I'm starting the week off so excited for the new year and all the amazing things in store for me because I know my God got me. I had an awesome time in church yesterday too and believe me when I say; going to God's house on Sunday is a great way to start off the new week. I wish you all a good one wherever you are....*Kisses*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Shoe - Lovin' - Burgundy Block heel Booties

Amongst all the fabulous items trending this Fall; velvet, pleat skirts, bomber jacket; is the burgundy color block heel booties also known as wine color, deep red or oxblood color booties. The deep rich color is such a beautiful pop of color for any Fall ensemble. As always, if you like trendy things but you are also a savvy fashionista; it is advised that you tread gently before joining the trend bandwagon because you do not know how long the trend is going to be around for. Rather than spend a lot of money getting the most expensive pair, shop around for a beautiful pair from a low end designer and style it with other high end pieces and you'll end up looking like a million bucks!


I purchased this pair from DSW a while ago and the quality and style looks great. The top of the booties hits perfectly at the ankles and what I love most about it is that the suede fabric covers the heels and that adds to the beauty of the boots. For the price, this pair is definitely a good deal. Check it out in the link below along with other higher designer options if you are interested.

 

 

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                                    Another option HERE and  HERE  and HERE and HERE and HERE and HERE

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Shoe lovin' - Camo Boots! and Black Friday Shopping tips..

Happy Shopping Friday! I hate to say Black Friday and I still do not understand so much why the Friday after thanksgiving would be termed Black Friday? with all the shopping deals and discounts going on in stores and all the precious, beautiful family time and activities and outings after the Thanksgiving holiday? I do not care if you get "black-out" deals from the stores or on-line, it should be called "Great Friday" or "Shopping Friday" or "Deals Friday" or whatever but certainly not Black Friday in my opinion..Lol.


That aside; I hope you had a great Thanksgiving yesterday with your Family and Friends. if you are going to do some shopping this weekend, here are a few tips that you might need and it is centered on this pair of boots/booties that I purchased about four years ago from victoriassecret on-line. Since camo color is trending right now and it is boots season, I figured it would be a great idea to talk about this pair of boots in a shoe-lovin' /Black Friday Shopping Post.


This pair of booties which are actually quite worn out now because they are a couple of years old and I wear them a lot are one of my best purchases over the years for the reasons below;

• They are of very good quality and in a classic color (camo) that never gets out of style
• They pair with a lot of casual styles because of the neutral color
• They are a versatile pair: they can be worn as booties or boots because of the clasps attached to them. (See the attached Pics)

 

 

 

So when it comes to Black Friday Shopping; you have to plan ahead of time what you want to do. Do you want to shop online or go to the stores? or you want to do a little bit of both? If you are not a savvy online shopper and do not have much experience shopping on line, this is not the time to start. As for me, I enjoy shopping online and I pretty much know how the sizing and return policies go for my favorite online stores.

 

 

 

Online Shopping Tips

 

 

 

• Have a list of all the things you want to purchase and a budget on hand.

• Have a list of your favorite stores and check out all their deals and discount promotions before hand

• Register your e-mails online with your favorite stores and they would send you promotional mails about their Black Friday deals before hand.

• Read about a stores shipping and return policy online before you make any purchase or call the store to talk to an associate. (you can even do a live chat with an associate on line these days).

• Make sure you know the sizing chart of the store you are buying from and it is better to go up a size than to size down when you are not sure of the sizing chart.

• Find out if your favorite store would let you ship to their local store for free so you can cut out shipping costs for your purchased item (you just drive to the store to pick up your delivery when you get the delivery e-mail)

• Finally, read reviews of items before you make any purchase. They give you detailed information on what and how other buyers feel about the item and the store.

                                          In-Store Shopping Tips

 

 

The on-line shopping "tips" outlined above is also great information to have/know before you go to shop in-store. Most Black Friday shoppers said they enjoy the thrills of going to the stores on Black Friday and scouting and hustling for their favorite item as opposed to sitting comfortably on their couch to shop on-line. If this is you, consider some of the tips below;

 

 

• Wear very comfortable shoes and clothing and dress in layers when the weather is cold.

• Carry a messenger bag or cross body bag so nothing gets in your way

• Pack a light lunch or snacks with you because you might not have time for a sit down lunch

• Make sure you have a full gas tank in your car incase you need to drive from one mall to another. You do not want to waste valuable time at the gas station buying gas instead of shopping!

• Know the store's opening and closing information before hand before you head out of your home.

• Have a list of your items and a shopping budget on hand.

• Have a shopping buddy with you who knows about your shopping list and your budget

• Shop at a quick and steady pace but never run, or shove your way through the stores.

• Be polite to store associates and other shoppers

• Use changing rooms quickly and do a quick scan before you leave to ensure you do not forget your items in there

• Always pick up a gift receipt for your purchased items

• Check out the store's return policy before you pay for your items.

 

                         Final Thoughts

Know that some deals and discounts are exclusive to particular stores sometimes or they can also be on-line exclusive. So, don't expect to find/buy something in store that is exclusive on-line. Also, buy classic items that are of great quality and would stand the test of time. Do not waste your money and your precious time on low quality items or cheap and not so important purchases. Also, ensure to buy versatile items like my pair of booties above that you can convert to other uses or in the case of a clothing item; that you can pair/style with other outfits. Also check out an old Post on the above pair of boots HERE




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Green Leather Skirt and pumpkin Color Shirt

Hello friends, I hope we are enjoying this month thus far; October is my birth month so, I'm always super excited everyday in the month of October; yep! I'm so thankful to God for his love and protection on me. I wore this color-block look sometime in Spring and because it is flashback Friday in the social media world, I decided to share the look today. More so, the color in the outfit is a nod to the Fall season.

The green leather skirt; I have had for years and the button down long sleeved top was purchased last summer from Coldwatercreek. Somehow, I always thought this green leather skirt was difficult to style and aside from pairing it with the basic white and black colors, I never really thought of other ways of styling it until I did this pairing. There are so many other pairings I am looking forward to doing with this leather skirt now.

 

 

          Skirt: Ann taylor (old) / Top: Coldwatercreek / pumps: Colin Stuart (old) / Bag: Jessica Simpson

Do you have a clothing item in your closet that you feel is difficult to style? and what other ideas aside from the obvious black and white and polka dot and plaid pairing do you have for this leather skirt? Please, share...




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Emerald Green blouse.

 

These pics with a couple of things wrong with them are way, way old...lol. I found them in my photo archives and I know the reason why I never blogged them right away. The pics were taken on a windy day last Summer and the wind almost yanked me away like a balloon in my blown up blouse. My darling photographer who must have been one of my kids never even bothered to tell me to tuck in properly. Then, there is that face I make when I am trying so hard to strike a pose...lol.

Anyway, I am no model; nothing is perfect and any excuse is fine so long as we keep on trying..lol. I am going to keep putting up the pictures here good or bad until I get better at striking a pose or whatever..lol.

Blouse: Loft / Pants: Forever21 /Pumps: VS Shoes (Old) /Bracelet: Jcrew  Belt: Loft



 

 

 

Congratulations to everyone of us that is still in the Blogosphere after so many years especially the Mommy bloggers. Passion is indeed everything. A big thank-you to everyone who stops by my space to show some love and express positive vibes. I just did a blog design make-over after I recovered from a mini blogger's vacation, recession or Writers' block...whatever you want to call it...lol. Now, I am ready to keep the posts rolling again but I would start by blogging more less than perfect pictures from my archive one day at a time.

 

 

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Suede Blazer and Denim

These pictures have been saved in my archives for weeks  and there are many others from last summer that are saved in my archives too. I figure I'll be doing some house keeping on the blog and doing some marathon posting from now on. It was starting to warm up a little on the day I took these pictures and it felt quite good to give my feet a break from the stockings and boots I wore all winter. It was also the first time I wore these BCBG d'orsay pumps I ordered from DSW last fall. The "prints" is very beautiful and different from my other pairs of leopard print pumps. I definitely would wear this pair out this summer.
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Suede Jacket: Nordstrom /Sweater: JCrew /Jeans: Victoriassecret /Pumps: BCBG D'orsay pumps via DSW

Do you like leopard print pumps? I know leopard prints accessories are not trending right now but they are definitely good  neutrals to have in the closet.



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Denim and neon

 

So, it's been a while I posted any denim look on the blog ad when I wore this outfit a few Saturdays ago, I knew it was going to make it to the blog. The outfit comprised of old pieces from my closet except for the neon sandals which were purchased earlier this year. I have mentioned on so many occasions that I love blazers and this denim blazer I purchased from Target years ago is one of my favorite. I went shopping on the day I wore this outfit and it was perfect for the purpose. The weather was also very nice so, I did not need a trench coat.



Necklace: J Crew
Blazer and tee: Target
Pants: Victorias Secret
Bag: Target
Heels: Heels.com
 

 

Do you like blazers as much as I do? I believe they elevate any look and pull it together; every lady should own at least one blazer in her closet and it is always a good idea to start with a classic black blazer. It is a good wardrobe staple.






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What's New at Eshakti

Hi friends, I am excited to tell you about the new changes over at Eshakti. I have done a couple of collaborations with this company in the past and each time they launch new designs or features on their site, I always like to blog about it. Fall is around the corner and if you are looking to build a fall wardrobe or add some key pieces to it, just head over to their site. The selections here are some of my favorites for summer (what is left of the summer) and fall and this sleeves wool coatdress below is my absolute favorite. Let's not forget too that Eshakti allows you to customize your clothes by making changes to the length, alteration of the sleeves and addition or removal of side pockets.

 

  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the changes at the site include;

1. Launch of the new-look website of eShakti where the navigation is made even simpler and the ordering more visually intuitive.

 

2. Launch of the mobile app that makes ordering customized clothing on eShakti via mobile as easy as ordering on other devices.

 

3. There is also an introductory offer of a Gift Card of $20 for those who download the eshakti app. Not only that, there is also a special limited-time introductory offer of 20% off on any purchase made through the app.

Click here to download the Android App.

Click here to download the IOS app.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Do you think any of these pieces stand out in any way? I think they all look classy for work.




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