The First Lady's look...

Hi beauties, I never intended to ever talk about politics or anything related to it on my blog but as I watched the last Presidential debate, my thinking had a "make-over."...lolssszzz!! I am sure the fashion I saw was just too fabulous to ignore that I just had to comment on it. My best moment was when the debate ended and all the family members present got on the stage to hug and shake hands. As I looked at the screen, I saw beautiful dresses donned by all the ladies present; the Romney ladies looked very fabulous in their dresses and high heeled shoes but I apologize I do not have any pictures to show of that particular scene. Now let's get to the main lady's look. And as always, I am just going to comment on the outfits without making references to the designers or particular events/occasion. This is not a commercial blog and is not for promotions or political campaigns so, we'll just stick strictly to my rules...:)

This grey/black dress worn by Michelle Obama was actually stunning and I loved it. It was a very fabulous choice for the occasion especially for the fact that it had sleeves. We all know that the first lady is famous for her sleeveless outfits which show off her gorgeous arms. I for one am not so much a fan of sleeveless dresses all the time and I usually prefer cap sleeves if I feel the need to go sleeveless. However, we all have different tastes and sleeveless dresses on the first lady are just fine. By the way, do you know that the first lady was wearing this gorgeous dress a second time as seen in the pics above? "Yay!!" to being green!!

By the way, both ladies looked so beautiful and radiant and they looked even  more exquisite with their cool accessories; their better halfs...:)

I loved how simple their jewelry were; very much in my alley. To learn more about their outfits, check out an article in New York Magazine here.

The picture above shows Michelle in the grey/black dress the first time she wore it. She kept it very simple and classy.

The second time which was the last debate night, she wore the dress again and pumped it up by using a beautiful black bow sash on her waist and a fun brooch on the neckline. Below are pictures of some of my favorite looks of the Fashionista First Lady.

This look is so so gorgeous and the statement necklace indeed makes a statement!

 

I like the way she used a jacket to achieve a different look in the above pictures.

This white dress is very classy and if you can see the sneak peek of her shoe, she added a pop of color with a cool shade of green.

Flawless...the fit and color scheme is so unique.

Flaw..flaw..flawless! The colors work so well together and the print shoes and gold belt tie the whole look.

This is a very edgy look..I was actually surprised to see this pic...:)

The casual ensemble of the first and second ladies are very chic but I love Michelle's look the most. The cropped pants look great and the cobalt blue color is just awesome!

Which of the looks above do you like best? I am going to reveal mine...

 

And the winner is **drum-roll pleasessszzz!!**  This is my best look of the first lady ever and I am really inspired by it.


Photo Credit: huffingtonpst.com/2012/10/23/michelle-obama-debate-dress-thom-browne-dnc-photos-pictures_n_2004730.html


                                                                   Have a wonderful week.
                                                 
                                                                                   Beauty
                                                                                       Ojo

Plaid in the wind..

So, it was a very windy day. There was a coolness in the air that signaled the approach of the Winter Season. However, it was hard to decide what Season was actually upcoming; is it the Winter or the Fall? Trust me, it is the end of October and it does not feel like either.

I decided to dig into the closet to enjoy some more of the Summer outfits before either the Fall Season or the Winter Season finally make up their mind to show up...:) It was very windy like I said and I wanted to put on something playful and colorful. The outfit I ended up with did not identify with being playful or colorful but rather safe. So, maybe, like the season, I needed time to make up my mind on what outfit actually represents playful and colorful. However, since I couldn't really make a choice, I decided to go with an outfit I had not worn in a long time.

Wearing this light blue silk shirt and a black and white plaid skirt which is a super conservative look!

The ear-rings and necklace are thrift finds...

It was so so windy I had to practically hold unto everything. Have you ever been out when it is very windy and you have to hold your clothes down so that the wind does not undress you? I felt that way when I was taking these pics and debris kept flying all around me

I like this white and black plaid skirt a lot and have paired it with black and white blouses which are pretty predictable. This light blue shirt was somewhat a fresh twist to the ensemble. Come to think of it, it seems the plaid/tartan trend is gradually becoming a trend.

Can you guess where I wore this super-conservative look to? Church of course! You know, it is Sunday.

                                    Take care everyone. I wish you a fruitful and funweek.


                                                                               Beauty
                                                                                  Ojo

Closest thing to Peplum 2

Hi beauties, how is your day or week going? I bet we are all ready to enjoy the weekend. My week has been a little  hectic with lot of school essays to turn in. I decided to take a break and put in some blogging time. This is the continuation of my last post. Enjoy the pictures.

The last time I wore this camisole was over three months ago in this post. And since then, its been  hiding in a corner of the closet and when I found it again, viola!!

This Ash color jacket from White House/Black Market is one of my favorites previously worn here

 

Have a great weekend everyone.

 

 

Beauty

Ojo

Closest thing to Peplum 1

So, it's been raining a bit in the twin cities since yesterday and it did not stop me from taking some pictures. Actually, I love to take pictures in the rain or should I just say I love to play in the rain; the little kid in me!...:) Check out this post from earlier in the year when I played in the rain.

So, the peplum top has been trending for some time now and I never really wanted to join in the bandwagon because I promised myself not to spend any dollar buying any new clothing item with an exception to shoes of course!..) My closet is bursting with clothes most of which I have not worn more than a couple of times. Therefore I decided to shop from my own closet for at least a year and if there are pieces I can not wear at the end of the year, then I can give them away.

Anyway, I was looking through my closet and trying to do a little bit of organizing in order to put my winter clothes within easy reach and I came across this top I purchased at Tj Maxx a while back. I only wore it about two times before I discarded it and now that I took another look, it kind of fits the description of peplum.

The dress has a wide elastic band at the waist which gives it the peplum effect and I paired it with a black skirt, a green nugget necklace, a Kenneth Cole Reaction Clutch and I was good to go!

I purchased this top over three years ago when the peplum trend had not even come to the runway and it still holds its place years later. I will like to say that I had a love-hate relationship with the top then. The reason I bought it was because it matched the new pair of Nine West heels I bought and though I do not think being matchy-matchy is a way to go but I loved the two pieces together mixed in with black and teal. Here are some pictures of the two culprits together.

So, before you run off to go buy that latest trendy outfit, take a deep breath and take a closer look in your closet and try to see how you can make pieces work together. And if you must buy a new item, do not break the bank. Buy a cheaper version or score some deals at a discount store and try out the look first to see if it looks good on you. You can then splurge on the item if everything looks good.

The weather was dull and gloomy and it seems my old camera had problem with the flash as usual but I enjoyed taking the pictures. Now I know what I want for Christmas **whispering** A good Camera!

 

 

Take care everyone and do not forget that a great pair of shoes pumps up any outfit. If you love high heels like I do, the higher the better...) and if you love mid-heels or flats, then go for dramatic details and prints.

 

 

 

Beauty

Ojo

Leopard, brown, bronze and shutter happy!

This is a very long post full of pictures that are edited and unedited and clear and fuzzy at the same time. I was dressed up in a big leopard print blouse which I bought a long time ago more for the fabric pattern than the style of the blouse. I just love leopard prints and can not get enough of it! I wore this blouse a lot when I was pregnant because it is big and flowy and can hide a few curves. I have paired it with tan pants, brown color pants and even denim. I decided to dress it with brown Capri pants and some bronze color heels in this shoot.

The leopard print blouse which is 100% silk and very comfy is from Newport News and my Capri pants are from Tj Maxx.

Sunnies are from Target stores and bracelet and brown clutch were shopped from my closet (very old)

Necklace is from Dress Barn

Bronze heels are Colin Stuart from Victoriassecret..

The weather was very windy, cool and beautiful and I was just enjoying the outdoors and taking in all the beautiful colors of the Fall season which I just can't get enough off. My Fall wardrobe in the past consisted of brown and black colors and gradually went down to all black until the Winter season was over. However, this time, I have made up my mind to incorporate colors into my wardrobe the whole year through! The fact that it is very cold during the Fall and Winter Season does not mean that my wardrobe should be bland and boring.

The weather or circumstances around us should not determine our happiness or frame of mind. We should always have the mind of a Victor at all times in order to dominate every situation in our life. And in situations when it seems like things are not working the way we want them to, we should still not lose our composture. Hold unto your faith and positive confession and you will be able to overcome all situation around you and emerge a victorious person that God has made you through Christ Jesus.

Just come as you are to God; happy or unhappy, rich or poor, bound or free and he'll take care of you. That is the reason I decided to post all my pictures from this shoot just the way they are; clear or unclear, edited and unedited. I have my hair flying in some of the pictures but it is still okay. Nothing matters in life without God. We cannot achieve perfection on our own except we give our lves to God for him to take total control of it. It is Sunday y'all. Please go to Church!

**Kisses**

Beauty

Ojo

Warm Tones

Hi All, It is a little too surprising that the weather is somewhat warm at this time of the year especially for the State of Minnesota. It is the month of October and we are supposed to be in the  Fall season but even the the Winter Season is not as bad as it used to be and people are blaming Global Warming or Environmental Pollution for this. I am up for saving our environment and I am also up for a mild and normal weather condition. It's a No! No! to all those harsh and terrible Winters. Anyway, I am yet to take my coats and jackets for dry cleaning and I do not even know where my gloves and hats are; I will have to raid my closet this weekend and reorganize it top to bottom. Meanwhile, I am still enjoying my summer outfits.
This is a warm toned outfit for the warm warm weather.

Wearing a dark brown sheath dress with nude accessories; a very simple look.

Still working on my hair. I need a big make-over!...:) It's hard to get it in top shape all the time amidst the thousand and one things to do. Fashion is good but not everything you know. A lot of other things come first before Fashion in my life but I try to enjoy every good thing I get in life. And I believe all things work together for my good in Christ. Romans. 8: 28

I have decided that it is not really necessary to give credits to the Stores I buy my clothes and accessories from. I do not represent them in any way and I do not see any use in giving them the credit on my blog. After all, I paid for my stuff!...:) I am not a paid blogger and I do not intend to use my blog to solicit for monetary gain. It's just a personal diary which I hope my kids and grandkids and grandkids will enjoy reading someday...:) However, I will do a post on "just shopping" to let interested readers who care to know to find out where I shop. And if you have read other posts, you will know that most of my outfits are from Tj Maxx, Coldwater Creek, White House/Black Market, Talbots, Metrostyle, Chadwicks, Newport News, Dress Barn, Banana Republic, Target or Burlington. And most of my shoes are from Victoriassecret online, Zappos, DSW and Net A Porter. I shop from very affordable departmental stores and do not believe I have to wear clothes worth a million bucks to look good. If I get a million bucks, I will create my own fashion brand/company and create employment for people amidst other things...:) What will you do with a Million bucks?

That being said, do you see all the beautiful colors in the trees behind in the background? God is surely wonderful. He loves color and definitely loves beautiful things; "He is cool!"

The classy blogger kiss; a little cheesy on me I think...:)

Well, just for the sake of it, here are the credits...:) Merona Dress: Target
                                                                                  Purse: Guess
                                                                                  Shoes: Steve Madden
                                                                                  Jewelry: Palm beach
                                                                                  Belt: Thrifted
                                                                                  Sunnies: Target

Have a nice weekend everyone. God loves you dearly...**Kisses**



                                                                                 Beauty
                                                                                     Ojo