White Knit Dress + Black Trench Coat

        Hi everyone, happy June! 😁 It's been a while; this might be the longest break I have ever taken from this blog. I'm back now and want you to know that I am still here. I have been blogging in this space now for eleven plus years and I do not plan on retiring this blog anytime soon.  I hope you are doing well. Thank you so much for being on this blogging journey with me 💯

                                    Knit Dress   Trench Coat   Bag

What to do with old trendy pieces in your Closet

Hi Friends, happy Thursday 😀 I'm sharing an old look from my blog folder for this post on a throwback Thursday. (These pics were in my folder for about a year and were not blogged before now mostly because of the quality but I I tried to edit the pictures with the Snapseed App a bit and decided to blog them anyway). This pineapple prints skirt from Ann Taylor  is an old piece from my closet and I have styled it several times on the blog before in this post here and here.  It was so popular two summers ago because of the beautiful unusual pineapple print and there were about three pieces in the collection as it is usual with some of these trendy summer prints; there were dresses, skirts and shorts. For this look, I paired the skirt with a chambray shirt and block heel sandals and a "big-hair-don't-care" attitude 😁 I have worn this outfit a couple of times (since) after the day these pics were taken, mostly to church. And this brings me to the main idea behind this post; what do you do with very old trendy pieces in your closet?

Tan Trousers + Floral sandals

So, pastels was a huge trend in the spring and I decided to take the look into summer. In this post, I am wearing a simple outfit; tan trousers and a white sleeveless top accessorized with fringe earrings and straw bag and a pair of floral Steve Madden Sandals. The outfit is almost monochrome but the sandals does add a pop of color. These pictures were actually taken last summer with my iPhone-6 and I'm just blogging them now. My blog picture folder is full of old pictures and since I'm not taking blog pictures currently because I'm on a sort of semi blog break, I would be blogging my old pictures for a while. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Crop top and wide legged Pants

Crop top is a piece I hardly ever wear especially when it is off-the-shoulder like the one I am wearing here. My style philosophy is that it is a piece that should be left for the twenty-somethings or college students but if I must wear one, then I try to style it with a bottom that has a high waist to cover my mid-region. My other styling tip is that; if my upper arms and shoulders are exposed as in this off-the-shoulder top, then my lower part has to be covered. It's all about striking a balance at being modest, trendy and stylish at the same time. For this outfit, I paired my printed off-the-shoulder top with a linen white color wide legged pants; added a multi strand choker and completed the look with Steve Madden Velvet Sandals. Thank you so much for stopping by.

Red Sweat shirt + Red trouser = LOVE

 

  

 

 

 

How is everyone doing? 'just a quick post here. I know we are all trying to get our thanksgiving turkey ready 😆 What is the outfit you would wear at this time of the year to run errands as you shop for the holidays? If you have been following my casual style on the blog then you would know by now that for me, casual style means a graphic tee or in this case graphic sweatshirt. I got this in this red color and also in black last summer and it is supposed to be an off-the-shoulder sweat shirt but I got it in a smaller size so as to get a different fit. I paired the sweat shirt with my red wide leg pants for a monochrome look. I must say here that I did not go shopping with four-inch heels boots. I wore flats to go shopping and just wore this boots for the photo shoot. Haha! full disclaimer...😜 I love

Smmer Dress + Fringe Sandals

Hi friends; happy Monday. This is post is on pictures that have been in my archive for a long time; possibly from last summer and I totally forgot to blog about them. Usually when I'm going out somewhere, I hand my phone to the kids and have them take a couple pics before we get in the car and most of the time, I just forget about the pictures. I recently did some house cleaning on my blog folders and found lots of old pictures. What a great fashion blogger I am 😂 There are

White graphic tee and black cropped Pants

                                 
                             Tee: shop Here / Pants: shop Here  Sandals: Here  / High end Here
 
                                        






 So, I have been wearing this tee a lot lately sent to me from the owner of Wear your Praise Christian Apparel and it is definitely one of my favorite graphic tees. I love a good graphic tee with an inspirational or motivational message and I would pick one any time over a plain boring tee. When it comes to casual style, graphic tees really elevate any outfit; wear them over denim, wear them over florals or any solid color bottom like I did in this pic. I accessorized with this red fringe sandals which adds more fun to the look and the red color really does complement the design on the tee.


The graphics on my tee reads: "Never underestimate the power of a woman who walks by Faith." The validity and truth of this statement certainly cannot be over emphasized. Prayers always work no matter how long the solution or answer might linger, the truth is that; it comes at the right time; God's own time. If you

Striped Shirt + White wide leg Pants

Happy Monday Everyone; another work wear outfit today on the blog. We all know striped shirts are trending at the moment and there is always something extra about the striped blouses/shirts; ruffles, and more ruffles, dramatic sleeves, and necklines; just name it. This neck tie blouse I am wearing here is an old purchase from Loft and the white wide-legged pants is from Nordstrom; also an old purchase. It is always a great delight when clothing items from season's past are still trendy in present day and that is one great reason why it is important that we buy classy and timeless pieces. The neck tie detail on this striped long sleeved blouse which is sometimes referred to as the "pussy neck blouse" gives a feminine touch to the formal striped work shirt. The blouse is currently sold out in this design/stripes at Loft but there are other great options of neck tie blouses on-line. My blue patent pumps completed the look.


How is your week going? I hope you are starting the new work week with a new and better attitude in life? I woke up this morning with a renewed  attitude to keep living my life with a God-given purpose at all times. N o material possession or life situation should change our God given purpose in life. 'you want to know more about this God given purpose? Check out my scripture of the day below. As always, these pics were taken on my front porch with my iPhone by my five year old daughter  😁 Thanks a lot for stopping by my blog and for your sweet thoughts and comments.

Pants: similar HERE and HERE / Blouse: Loft (old)  similar  HERE and HERE also HERE / Pumps: Steve Madden (old) similar HERE and HERE / Bag: Aldo (old) Coat: (old) similar HERE

 

 

 

 

 

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Beauty

 

 

 

 

 

 

**Bible Verse of the day**

 

Matthew 6:33 

 

 

But seek ye first the kingdom of God and his righteousness, and all these things shall be added unto you.

                                                                 

                    
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Shoe Lovin' - Steve Madden Velvet Sandals

 

 

Velvet boots are trending this fall and since I am not a great fan of velvet boots, (I rather have the pumps and sandals) my eyes are set on next Spring and Summer with the hope that the trend continues till next season. I saw this velvet sandals online and I loved it right away; such a great color.



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Shoe Lovin' - Splurge Versus Steal

Hi everyone; don't we all just love a good deal especially when it has to do with shopping for shoes? Having in mind that no two shoes are totally alike even when they are from the same designer; it does not hurt to get similar design of a beloved pair of shoes from a reputable designer at a more affordable price and good quality.

This post here is a comparison of this beautiful Summer sandals from two designers; the mustard pair below is from Steve Madden and retailed for about $100 but has since sold out. The color is so great for the summer and fall season and block heels are trending too; definitely a great addition to the shoe closet. The black pair is from Payless Shoes and at about $30, it is definitely a good deal. The payless pair also comes in this beautiful mustard color too and the quality is also great. So, in the words of the Payless commercial; "why pay more when you can pay less?"






SteveMadden- SOLD OUT



Payless- HERE

 

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Denim and Floral Skirt

Denim shirt should be a staple in everyone's closet because it is such a great neutral that can go with almost any kind of bottom. I paired mine with this floral midi skirt I purchased from JCrew recently and completed the look with a pair of red fringe sandals; very casual and fun outfit.

 

 

 

Skirt: JCrew / Denim shirt: Loft (sold out) Similar Sandals: Steve Madden

 

 

 

 

Floral skirts are just so appropriate for the summer too and they should be staples  in our closet. The summer is rolling by so fast and I am doing all I can to enjoy each day with my family. I hope you are enjoying your summer too. What do you think of floral skirts?

 

 

 

 

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Beauty Ojo

 

 

 

Shoe-lovin' Summer Sandals

SPLURGE: AQUAZZURA: HERE

Summer is almost here and it's time to shop around for new summer sandals or to bring out the old summer sandals from the closet. The aquazzura wild thing sandal pictured above is trending but it is a great splurge for the summer. However, like I always say here, Fashion or style does not have to break the bank. There are always great quality lower priced items as alternative to the splurge. Below are pictures of the Steve Madden Sassey sandals which are equally very beautiful and trendy. 'Take your pick...lol

SAVE: STEVE MADDEN: HERE

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                                                                            Beauty Ojo

Birthday dinner Outfit

Hi Friends, so I have the feeling a birthday dinner date is in the horizon and in order not to be caught by surprise, I had to plan the perfect outfit for the occasion ahead of time. I did not want to be rummaging in the closet last minute and I wanted to pick an outfit to complement the beautiful set of jewelry I got from hubby as a gift. This sparkling jewelry is a set of necklace and earrings and a hair piece and I really love the red stones. If I had purchased it myself, I would have picked this exact design amongst others so hubby really scored on this one...:-). What makes it so special too is that it is a very dramatic statement piece and if you want to be noticed in a room full of people, it is the kind of jewelry to wear. Or if you are having the traditional African Cultural wedding celebration, it is the right jewelry to bling yourself up with...:-).

So, I was curious to know what store the jewels came from because I knew I was going to feature it on the blog and I got the information from hubs and it's featured in the outfit details below.

So, I did not want to run off to the store to buy a new outfit and I decided to shop my closet. In order for the jewelry to stand out I thought it was best to wear a simple plain dress but lo and behold, I did not like the style of my other dresses and I ended up picking a one shoulder sparkly dress I bought from T. J. Maxx a while ago. It is some kind of gold or rust color and I thought it is very appropriate for the fall season. This dress is dramatic on its own and is supposed to go with little or understated accessories but I didn't really care...:-). I just think the color is perfect for fall and I was willing to break all the fashion rules in order to wear the jewelry and the dress together. Plus, it's holiday season and the best time to wear sparkly things...:-). Did you notice the heels are also sparkly? Okay, that, I'm willing to change out...:-).

Dress: T. J. Maxx (old) Similar here and here.
Clutch: T. J. Maxx (old)
Shoes: Steve Madden
Jewelry: Kangna jewelry (instagram: Kangna_jewelry) kangnajewelry@gmail.com

And the beautiful thing is that these days, fashion does not really have much rules like back in the day. You can pretty much get away with anything. So, I'm going to pile on all this jewelry for my dinner date because I can...:-)...**eyes rolling** and next time I can wear them as separates. Do you sometimes break fashion rules in order to wear a favorite fashion piece?

Thanks so much for stopping by

Beauty Ojo 

Print Things

 Hi everyone; this is the outfit I wore to church today. An animal prints jacket over a pair of black pants was needed on such a beautiful day as this. The weather is slowly warming up and it was actually in the upper forties today. It felt so nice that there was no need for layers; jackets, gloves, hats and socks are out the window for now and I think they'll not be needed anymore until next winter. The only thing we have to deal with for now are all the slush and nasty mud from the melting snow. Hello Spring!!!

Jacket: Vintage
Pants: Target
Bag: Liz Claiborne (JC Penny) old
Shoes: Steve Madden via TJ Maxx



Thanks so much for stopping by. My blog turned two last week and it has really been an amazing journey. I have never hosted a giveaway and I have started brainstorming on how I'll celebrate my two years blog anniversary. There is need for celebration so I see giveaways in the nearest future. Now, I'll share with you the scripture for the day.

Romans 12: 1-2

1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.



Thanks so much for stopping by.

Beauty Ojo