Style-Cue

Shoes! Shoes!! and more...Prints!!!

As we all know, shoes complete every outfit and they have been coming in very fabulous designs and heel length lately. One of the latest trend is the print. It could be leopard print or zebra print; whatever print they might be, they can be real cute when styled nicely with any gorgeous outfit. Here are a few of some gorgeous pairs I really like.




Leopard prints and Zebra prints pumps by Colin Stuart from Victoriassecret.com
originally $98.00 now $59.99



The print pumps are part of the new Super Model pumps by Colin Stuart for Victorias Secret.



Colin Stuart Peep-toe platform originally $78.00 now $49.99

 

Charlotte Olympia leopard print pumps

 





Charlotte Olympia Leopard print Pumps $975



Multi color wedge sandal from Victoriassecret.com

Steven by Steve madden nock out pump previously $199.95 now $99.90 (50% off)



Enzo Angiolini Tolten Slingback pump $99.95 Nordstrom.com



Sam Edelman Evelyn Pump previously $134.95 now $66.90 (50% off)

I already own a neat collection of shoes which also include some prints in slingbacks and sandals. So, I think I am more interested in the Victoriassecret supermodel print pumps. They look super cool and the contrast color gives it a bit of an edge. Aside from having good quality, Victoriassecret shoes are very affordable, trendy and comfortable.There are various other designs out there that are great too but a lot of them are above budget right now and most of them are pointed and I really do not feel comfortable in pointed toe heels! They are super uncomfortable for me. I will have my platform pumps any day because they are super comfy...:)
Below are pictures of my messy closet with my shoe collection taken months back and it has certainly grown since then. I will put up more pictures when everything is arranged and more organized. Happy Shoe shopping but let's always remember ladies that there is more to this life other than shoes. Jesus is the answer to every life's problem.

Beauty

Ojo

July, Jewelry and giving...

It is first of July and I am so excited!! The first six months of the year has already rolled by and God has been faithful to us. I believe the next six months are going to be even more awesome!..:) More so, I have been having a nice and relaxing time with my blog which is my creative board where I have been letting out my thoughts in pictures and texts the last couple of months.

If you are a reader that has gone through some of my styling posts you would have noticed by now that I need some help in the accessorizing dept...:) and maybe in hair styling and make-up too...:) ha! ha!! My make-over or color story which is the purpose for which this blog was set up, continues....

Jewelry is something I have not really been into when it comes to fashion. I like shoes a lot and barely have enough room to store all the new pairs I keep getting and my closet racks are boursting with all my clothes but jewelry?....hmmm**cough** Well, this is how far I have gone with my jewelry make-over..

This beautiful set here is a gift I got from my friend and co-worker a couple of months ago which I mentioned in a styling post I did a while back. She is an Avon Associate and usually tells me about good deals and discounts whenever they are available  but I was so surprised when I came to work and she handed me an Avon pouch containg four sets of fashion jewelry and I was really touched.

I really love this set and I am looking forward to using it on a pretty little black dress...You see, I got it months ago and haven't even used it yet...:) I'll get to it...

This is the second set of jewelry that was in my cute little gift package. These blue fashion silver toned set is just beautiful and very suitable for me because It's not so bold. I like minimal jewelry most times but would sometimes do "the statement piece" when there is need to...:)

                                                                    How cute!!

    This pink studs and gold toned studs are also gifts from my friend Felma and I really appreciate the gesture she made by giving me these awesome pieces to stimulate my jewelry senses...:)

These sets are the last but not the least in the gift package and they are a beautiful pair too.

Previously, I never had a jewelry box but used to purchase fashion jewelry on "as needed basis." I buy them when I have an event coming up, use them and discard them wherever only to search endlessly for them later when I need them for another occassion...:)

Well, now, I have this red velvet jewelry box which can barely take all the pieces I have been getting this past months..**smile** I have found out that the thrift store or consignment store is a good place to stock up on nice pieces which are vintage and timeless and I believe jewelry do not have to be solid gold or diamond all the time to be beautiful. There are so many gold toned jewelry and silver toned jewelry that are very beautiful and classy pieces and can be worn anywhere. You do not have to spend a thousand bucks to look like a million bucks!! Your fashion style is an expression of who you are and not how much you are wearing.

This is one of the old pieces I recovered from turning the house upside down...:) I bought this piece from the Victoriassecret catalogue about ten years back.

This piece I really love and I purchased it from a friend who was into the fashion jewelry business a while ago and I recently used it for a styling post here.

The jewelry make-over continues and I will bring you more of my styling gist later. Now, I'm off to church and I will take more pictures of every colorful outfit to showcase on my blog. I wish you all a wonderful month of July. **Kissess.!!**

Beauty

Ojo

The White Jacket

This is what I wore to church today..My white jacket I purchased from Banana Republic a while back. I was supposed to do this post based on my floral theme for the month of June but somehow, I woke up today with something else in mind. I guess most women are like that when it comes to dressing up. You might have something planned for an event and at the last minute you just want to put on something different. I wore this white jacket over a black dress and threw on some wine color accessories and I was ready to go to God's house for an awesome time of praise, worship and communion.




It was a very sunny, hot and humid weather here in the twin cities today but it was a little windy so the weather wasn't all that bad. I always love to wear jacket though no matter how hot it gets and besides there is always air-condition right?..:) And again, I try to put on something very modest and nice underneath my jacket in case I need to take it off when it gets too hot.

I really do love this white jacket and I wish I could wear it all the time but the major snag is that I have to send it to be dry cleaned each time I wear it. The other color jacket I love besides this is my black jacket or my black jackets...I do have more than one!...:) The black jacket is very versatile and can be used to dress up any outfit and I think all women should own one.

My jewelry is a set of silver toned necklace and earrings with wine color crystals that I purchased from a friend a couple of years ago when she was doing the jewelry sales business.

  
My wine color clutch is a random purchase (do not remember where exactly) and my wine color pumps are from Victoriassecret catalogue.

Sun glasses are from Target stores

My ring which is a little off color because it is dark red was purchased at Burlington coat factory.

I am still reflecting on the sermon that was preached in church today. It was a wonderful communion.

 My black dress is from Burlington coat factory.

I hope you all are having a wonderful weekend so far and would devote a bit of your time to commune with God for all the wonderful gifts he has bestowed on you!...:)

This outfit post was not floral inspired but I think I am going to continue with my floral theme on and off through out the entire summer. I have realized that I have so many florals in my closet...oh! Another closet make-over?...:) Have a good week everyone and see you in my next styling post. And please do not hesitate to leave comments on my postings.


                                                                                Beauty
                                                                                     Ojo

Flower-kits and Jackets..

Hi everyone, I decided to name this post "Flower-Kits and Jackets" because as I have said so many times before; I like jackets a lot and since summer is already here and there are beautiful and gorgeous flowers all around, it made sense to draw some inspiration from nature. Some of my earlier style posts this month also had some floral theme.

This oversized light blue jacket which I thrifted, is worn over a multi color Ralph Lauren dress and I decided to go without accessories because the outfit already has a little bit going on. Also, I do not do so well with accessorizing and I still find it hard wearing even my wedding ring. Moreover, Whenever the weather gets very hot, it's even worse for me to cope with accessories but since it has become a very popular trend, I'll gradually get myself into it. I wore this outfit to a friend's wedding and quickly took these pictures before heading out.

                                                    Light blue oversized jacket: thrifted

                                             Multicolor Ralph Lauren floral dress: TJ Maxx

                                                       Light brown patent pumps: Steve Madden

                                                          Multicolor floral Clutch: thrifted

                               I don't think I made a good decision by not accessorizing..

                              ..so, I decided to accessorize with a smile...:)

                                             I hope everyone is having a nice week so far..

                                                                                   Beauty
                                                                                       Ojo

black and white floral..

Hi readers, it's a very beautiful and sunny day here in the twin cities (Minneapolis/Saintpaul) Sundays are always fun in my home. We all get to dress up nicely and go to church. For today, I'm putting on this black and white floral dress I custom made years ago. I was in the fabric store to pick up some few things, saw the fabric and fell in love with it right away. I knew right there I was going to turn that fabric into a pretty dress. (I love dresses!...:)) I sketched the style of the dress too and gave it to my seamstress who did a very good job at the execution. The black jacket was purchased at a local boutique and as usual, I am with little or no accessories.



I hope most of you readers were able to make it to your church services today and are planning on spending time with your family on this last day of the weekend. I went for a friend's wedding yesterday and it was very nice and we had some fun. I took some pictures before leaving the house and am hoping to do a posting on that when I get back from church...see you again soon on my blog and leave a comment if you like...:)

The weather today is just too hot for me to put on any necklace or bracelet without getting irritated or having the overwhelming feeling to yank them off. Despite the hot weather, the jacket is an icing on the cake or the dress (I love jackets too..:)) so, it had to make the cut! However, the fit of the dress is not as good as it was years ago because I have piled on some pounds...:) but I decided to keep the dress because of the sentimental value attached to it as one of my first few design/creations. It has also come of use a couple of times in my DIY projects (making of wall-picture frames) and I will have to do a separate posting on that..:)

                                                
                                                 Shoes: Collin Stuart/Victoriassecret.com

              Jacket from a local boutique in the neighborhood called "Fashion Bug"..I'm not too sure.
       

                                              black and white floral dress: Custom made

                                   
                                     The jacket can always come off when it gets too hot...:)

      

                                                                                      Beauty
                                                                                           Ojo