The Denim Jacket: A Closet Essential

So, fall is upon us, no kidding. It's starting to feel like fall in my city and the trees are starting to lose their leaves and change colors. I have started to pull out my outerwear one by one from my closet and the first grab was this denim jacket. I know this is a closet piece that every one should own; men and children too. It is so versatile and can be thrown over any outfit; dresses, shorts, pants and skirts and it is also a perfect layering piece for early fall or any time there is a significant drop in the weather. I also take a denim jacket with me whenever I travel by air or by road and if you don't own one yet, I say you should. There are lots of affordable styles in the stores or if you need a good vintage and affordable denim jacket, you can stop by your local thrift store and stop by the outer wear aisle; plus the cost of dry cleaning, you can get a great denim jacket for about $15.

My Crop Denim Jacket

Hi Beauties, I feel like I abandoned my blog since my last outfit post but I got my groove back and in full force too…:-). I created some outfit collages for July 4th last night and you can view them on my previous post. A big thanks to my friends Nerline and Adegbite who stopped by to check out my selections and a big thanks to all the friends who have been readers and supporters of this blog over the years. It's just a few hours to the reveal of my first giveaway and I can't wait to publish. I was rooting for everyone and really wished I could make everyone a winner. There will be lots of other giveaways after this and who knows? Someday, I might be able to fly all my blog readers and friends to a Bahamas resort and treat them to a bash! AMEN to that! I'm praying seriously for it to come to pass. Before we have the bash, we'll first of all have a service and my hubby would preach. If you have not guessed y'all, my handsome hubby is a serious preacher. More on that later…

Now to the outfit of the day; my crop denim jacket. This crop jacket was purchased a long time back when denim jackets were trending from a neighborhood store called Deb. That was about eight years ago and all of a sudden denim jackets are trending again. You see, fashion just keeps revolving so there is no need to waste money on any piece at any time and if you have any clothing item in your closet that is trending and you love it, just do not toss them waiting for the next big trend. Now, I'm not saying you should be a hoarder and not give or donate items…no! no!! I'm just saying it is wise to keep those timeless piece because they will always be in style and you also get to save money for other things.Well, I located my denim jacket somewhere in my closet and the fact that it is a crop jacket makes it a win! win!! too…:-).

 I was invited to a friend's barbecue today and that's why I got dressed up but I could not attend because it's been raining cats and dogs all day and the barbecue was supposed to be at the park. **sad face.** There are several reports of flooding in Minnesota today because the rain has been on and off for the last couple of days. I'm beginning to feel like I now live in Seattle. I pray for all the flooding victims that they find quick relief at this time of their need.

Crop Denim Jacket: Deb Stores
Pants: LOFT
Purse: (old) Gifted
White tee: Hanes
Shoes: J Crew (old)

Thanks so much for stopping by and do not forget that there is an ongoing giveaway on the blog. Check out the link below.

GIVEAWAY

Beauty Ojo

Rain, Rain, Go Away…

It's a rainy day in the twin cities today. The rain started as a heavy thunderstorm last night and went on all through the morning. I knew the rain was forecast in the news a few days ago but I woke up with no idea of what to wear to church today. The only thing I was sure of was that I was going to wear my "All Weather Shoes." My good old trusted Qupid patent platform heels can weather all kind of storms…:-) Snow, rain, hail…All I have to do at the end of the day is to wipe it with a clean piece of towel, lay it on the vanity to dry and then put it away for next time.

At first, I thought of wearing winter boots then decided against it. I was done with anything winter in my mind, body, soul and spirit. After perusing in my closet for a few minutes, I quickly put together an outfit; a black and white check jacket over a pair of orange color pants. It was a very simple outfit and the orange color pants made the whole outfit pop. As the rain poured, I had the nagging temptation to sneak under the blankets with a hot cup of cocoa in my hand and the remote control at my side but then I quickly rejected the idea. I was late for church at the end of the day but I'm glad I made it. Hubby got ready so quick and was on his way with the kids so I made it there on my own and actually enjoyed driving in the down pour.

It is funny how people can be so scared or respectful of their bosses and supervisors at work and would do anything to get to work on a rainy or snowy day but when it comes to going to church, the weather becomes an excuse. Well, I'm glad I was not part of that crowd today. I found my good old brolly which I had not used in ages and as I opened it up, I thought of how umbrellas have changed over the years. These days, they are an item of fashion; fancy and stylish. As I drove, I got inspired to sing some rhymes about my brolly and I have poured it on the space below…:-)

                                                                          Pants: J. C. Penny
                                                                          White tee: Hanes
                                                                          Heels: Qupid
                                                                          Jacket: Thrifted

My good old, old,  brolly
ever ready, ever lovely

My good old brolly,
wide, round and comfy
brown wooden handle,
Good, good grapple

Now, they're transparent,
sometimes look like a tent
seen with models strutting the runway
customized and designed, all kinds of way
My good old brolly, remains black and lovely

Yes, it is old fashioned but I never use it with caution
 It is strong, reliable and ever lovable
it might not have style yet it's always right

My old brolly, ever ready,
Ever lovely.

**Peace**

                      Thanks so much for stopping by. I wish you all the best in the new week.


                                                                    **God Bless**

                                                                       Beauty Ojo

Against a block of Ice

Hi all, I hope we are all having a wonderful week so far. Yeah, this is me leaning against a block of ice or a block of snow whatever you want to call it;  and this is what I wore to church last Sunday. I wore an emerald green suede jacket over a pair of tailored pants and white tee and completed the look with a pair of light green nine west heels. The outfit was all about the green jacket because it was a huge splash of color. I spent some time trying to see if the look was better off with a pair of black pointed toe pumps before I finally decided on the green heels.

      

 

These pictures were taken after I got back from church and I looked a little tired but I really did have a nice time in church. A lot was said about faith and how important it is to trust God in every situation of our lives. Sometimes, when we encounter some problems in our lives, it really does feel like we have hit a block of ice and that there is no solution to the problem. The right attitude to have at such times is to keep on believing that God can cause a change in that situation according to his will. All we have to do is to keep on believing and hold unto our faith. Eventually, the block of ice would melt and turn into water and it would flow away and we would stand on solid ground!

                                                   Green Jacket: Old
                                                                White tee: Hanes
                                                                 Pants: Isaac Mizrahi (Target)
                                                                 Shoes: Nine West
                                                                 Bag: Kenneth Cole Reaction

 Spring is almost here. Let's continue to love God and also continue to bring on the color splashes! Thanks so much for visiting.

 

 

 

**Kisses**

 

Beauty Ojo

 

It's my Birthday!!!



Jacket: Thrifted
Hanes tee: Target
Ankle Pants: Michael Kors via T. J. Maxx
Purse: Aldo
Pumps: Zigisoho via DSW

 

 

 

Yay!! It's my birthday!!! I'm so thankful and grateful to God for yet another year added unto my life. I thank Family and dear friends who have always been there for me and I appreciate my blog and all the friends I have made through blogging more than ever. This is the one place where I have been rambling about my passion for my faith, my family and fashion. I am growing everyday and becoming a better and more fulfilled person and I know that I can do all things through Christ that strengthens me. Thanks so much for your visit, comments and support to this blog.

 

 

 

Beauty Ojo

Houndstooth + Pastel Pink




White tee: (Hanes) Target
Pink pleated skirt: Victoriassecret (old)
Houndstooth jacket: Dress barn
Shoes: Qupid
Clutch: T. J. Maxx
 

Houndstooth and pink are some of the colors and patterns popping up this fall and I'm so glad that I did not have to spend a ton getting this trend. I reached into my closet and fetched this light pink box pleat skirt I had not worn in a long time. The fabric is stretchy so it was able to fit my ever growing mid section. A white Hanes tee and a Houndstooth jacket I have had for years finished off the look. I didn't feel comfortable wearing low heeled shoes so I had to opt out for my Qupid patent heels. They are five inches high but feel comfortable like flats thanks to the two inch platform. My old camera did not do the outfit much justice and I know what I want from Santa this Christmas...:)

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the week.

 

 

Beauty Ojo

Weekend Finale

 

 

So, I have been trying hard to get my relaxation on after my last weekend gigs...:) and I am super happy for my friend for clocking the big 4-0 in style. For a recap, she started her birthday weekend on Friday night when she hosted a big dinner party for her family most of whom traveled all the way from the UK, Africa and outside of MN for the birthday celebration. Saturday was the actual birthday party which was an all night event for adults only and we had so much fun! Then the kids were incorporated into the celebration on Sunday with a barbecue and there was so much food to eat and lots of dancing and inflated castles for the kids to play in. These pictures are from the Sunday Finale event and though they are not that clear (as usual...:)) but I'm glad I was able to take pictures during the event considering that I was running around those kids all evening just to make sure none of them got in trouble...:)

 

Keeping an eye on the kids as they bounced around; children/kids are the most beautiful little people ever...:)

Matthew 18: 1-4

At that time the disciples came to Jesus, saying, “Who is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven?” And calling to him a child, he put him in the midst of them and said, “Truly, I say to you, unless you turn and become like children, you will never enter the kingdom of heaven. Whoever humbles himself like this child, he is the greatest in the kingdom of heaven.

Jacket: Thrifted
Hanes white tee: Wal-Mart
Jeans: Deb
Shoes: Steve Madden

Thanks so much for reading and do have a wonderful and blessed week.

 

 

**Kisses**

 

Beauty Ojo