School Run

So, it's back to school and the day after labor day was the first day of school for my kids. I had taken a mini vacation from work to give me all the time I needed for all the shopping and hustle of getting the kids ready for school. Hubby and I put in hours of shopping and organizing in order to make sure the  kids got all the clothes, toys and school supplies they needed for the school year and I'm almost exhausted right now from all the work...:) The most important preparation given to the kids was when my hubby laid hands on them and prayed for God's grace and favor to abound. I seriously recommend all parents to do this; do not just send your kids out like that to face new situation without giving them God's blessings.

In order not to outdo the kids on their first day, I put on something very simple for the first official school-run day of the school year; a simple lime colored eyelet jacket over a white tee and black shorts. The outfit was understated so I decided to kick it up a notch by wearing my favorite Gingham sling-back sandals. Thanks so much for reading and have a wonderful weekend.

Jacket: Loft (old)
Shorts: H&M
Clutch and shoes: Colin Stuart via Victoria's secret.



                                                                                       Beauty Ojo

Labor Day Sets- Floral Dose

Labor Day Sets- Floral Dose by ojomrs featuring a floral print blazer

Thakoon cotton blazer
yoox.com

Haute Hippie floral print blazer
farfetch.com

Floral print blazer
vjstyle.com

Floral print blazer
$43 - fashionunion.com

Dsquared2 brown pants
farfetch.com

Steffen Schraut flat front shorts
stylebop.com

French connection shorts
usa.frenchconnection.com

Pier 1 Imports cotton shorts
$43 - zalando.co.uk

Christian Louboutin pointy-toe pumps
mytheresa.com

Christian Louboutin high heel platform pumps
barneys.com

Marni suede pumps
monamoore.com

High heel platform pumps
$23 - nelly.com

Yves Saint Laurent black leather belt
$450 - montaignemarket.com

Dorothy Perkins jean belt
dorothyperkins.com

   Yeah, Summer is on its way out and the florals and vibrant pieces are just about to be packed away or edited. These sets are to inspire last minute dress-up of those summer floral jackets before they go behind the closets. Enjoy the Florals...ooops! "Summer" while it lasts..:) And HAPPY LABOR DAY!!

                                                    

                                                           Beauty Ojo

Stepping Out

Red Blouse: Old
Pants: Forever 21
Clutch: T. J. Maxx
Shoes: Louboutin
Sun glasses: Target

These pictures were taken sometime ago. I was just stepping out of the house when I realized that there was something missing about the look. I knew I needed one more accessory and it was my sun glasses. I put it on and immediately felt better about the look. Sans the sun glasses, my eyes were tired and dull but thank God I realized a long time ago that sun glasses are not meant only for protecting the eyes from the rays of the sun. They also hide those slight mishaps which include dark circles. Another "No Brainer"; I know. Thanks so much for stopping by and have a blessed week.



                                                                    Beauty Ojo

No Brainer

Top: T. J. Maxx
Pants: Loft
Sandals: Victoriassecret

 Well, Summer is almost over **sniff! sniff!!** and I do not know if I have really enjoyed every minute of it so far to my greatest satisfaction but what I do know is that God has been so good to me and I give him thanks for everything including the highlights and low lights; he is still God no matter what. So far, one of my highlights was finding out that we've been blessed with a little one. Hubby and I just love kids and knowing that we have room, means and enough love and grace for one more, we are happy and excited. Then one of my "low-low" low lights of the summer was waking up with a pink eye one morning! Oh Gosh!! The worst and most embarrassing beauty and fashion ill that can ever happen to any one! I spent hours in the bathroom just staring at the mirror and dabbing at my puffy eyes, washed and sanitized my hands the whole day; wore dark sunglasses in the house the whole time and voluntarily put myself on quarantine. I do not know how on earth I got it because I'm always very careful but I promised myself it will never, never happen to me again. **aarrggh**

So, I put on one of my new summer sandals to go with a simple casual outfit; a black top and red denim pant. For some reason, whenever I put on the color red, I'm always looking for an animal print accessory to go with it.  For this simple black and red outfit, this black and white animal print sandals were no brainer. Thanks so much for reading and have a beautiful and blessed day.

 

 

 

Beauty Ojo

 

 

I Thessalonians 5: 16-18

 

Rejoice always, pray constantly, give thanks in all things; for this is the will of God in  Christ Jesus. for you.

Summer Florals

 

 

My love for prints goes beyond the animal prints to include florals. I just love sheer floral blouses for summer and I was able to squeeze myself baby bump and all into this old summer favorite and that's why I have such a big smile on my face...:)

Top and clutch: T. J. Maxx
Skirt: Old Navy
Shoes: Colin Stuart via Victoriassecret
Jewelry: Burlington
 

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




                                                                                Beauty Ojo

Shoes In..

Hi everyone, it's Animal prints season again; The prints are in the shoes this fall and they come in super trendy styles and heels. I told myself a while ago that I was going to stop  buying anything prints because it seemed like prints was beginning to take over my closet just like black and grey did a while back but oh my!! sometimes you just can't resist!!...:) The collage below represents my  old animal prints shoe collection and when prints appeared again this season, I decided to add some more prints in my shoe closet and I blogged about the shoes above in this post.

Well, I took advantage of the Victoria's secret shoe sale and got the pairs below. The sandals were purchased to make my summer wardrobe a little bit more interesting and the booties are supposed to add some edge to the fall and winter wardrobe. Below are pictures of my recent haul in my colorful home which needs some interior therapy ASAP..:)

My black/prints booties on display in my room..

My beige/prints booties on display in my son's room..

My black/white print sandals on display in my girls' room...

My leopard prints sandals on display in a corner in my room..

 

 

However, I am still seeking for animal prints flats which would make my "print shoes" collection complete...:) A little bit of online surfing turned out the fabulous pairs below but since the prices are on the steep side, the surfing and stalking continues...:) I'm also brainstorming on what design and colors I would use to spice up my home for the new year. Interior decorating is another hobby of mine and I'm thinking of posting more pictures of little projects that I carry out in my home now and then. Thanks so much for stopping by and do let me know of other great pairs of animal prints flats or less than four inch heels that are out there and won't break the bank...:)

 

 

J-Crew calf print shoes



Victoriassecret Animal print flats

                                                                           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