Dots n Red

 Hi Friends, I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Mine was very quiet; I spent yesterday just lazing around the house eating and sleeping and then I went to church this morning. This is what I wore. The high waist pencil skirt has been in trend for a while along with the cropped top. Since I do not own any of these items, I had the idea to "fake" the trend and after going through my closet last night, this is what I came up with. The high waist pants I'm wearing is actually the maternity pants I bought from Target when I was pregnant. I just pulled the stretchy waist over my white and black polka dot  blouse to fake a cropped top look over high waist pants. It's a subtle nod to the current trend and I'm glad that I still get to put my maternity pants to use. I'll be styling it as a jumpsuit next...:-)

 

Blazer: Loft
Pants: Target
Blouse: TJ Maxx
Bag: Liz Claiborne via JC Penny (old)
Shoes: Colin Stuart via Victoriassecret

                Thanks so much for stopping by. I wish you all a blessed and lovely week ahead.



                                                                 **Kisses**
                                                                         
                                                               Beauty Ojo

SPRING INTO SUMMER!

 

Spring by ojomrs featuring crossbody handbags

Equipment long sleeve shirt
intermixonline.com

Ralph Lauren Collection one button blazer
stylebop.com

Chloé pleated pants
$835 - brownsfashion.com

Jeffrey Campbell black pumps
farfetch.com

Roxy crossbody handbag
zappos.com

Alexander McQueen black silk scarve
mytheresa.com

 

MAC Cosmetics lipstick
nordstrom.com

 

 

 

 

Yellow Blazer and white dress by ojomrs featuring a leather belt

MICHAEL Michael Kors leather belt
theoutnet.com

Ralph Lauren Collection Yellow jacket
stylebop.com

Giuseppe Zanotti high heel shoes
forzieri.com

Mulberry leather tote
mulberry.com

Black belt
evogues.com

Forever 21 lips makeup
canada.forever21.com

Bobbi Brown Cosmetics eyebrow kit
neimanmarcus.com

                                                         Beauty Ojo

Shoe Lovin'

Sam Edelman Desiree Pumps

Hi Friends,  since the pointed toe shoe trend is still here and I only have a limited collection, I'm considering adding one or more pairs to my closet and this cute camel/black/white combination from shoe designer Sam Edelman caught my eye. I am one who always go for versatile items and the fact that this shoe can be worn or styled with different pieces is an A-plus. It's also affordable and would not break the bank. Remember style/fashion is about beauty and quality rather than cost. Have a blessed day.

                                                      



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Casual day, prayer day.



Hi friends, I'm back in cobalt blue and metallic silver but first of all, I want to say a big "thank-you" to everyone who stopped by to read and comment on my last post. It was nice reading all those comments. I would stop by to visit everyone in no time. My 12 weeks FMLA is done and I went back to work last week. I must say I had fun while I was on leave and I was able to bond with my baby and my family. Also, I'm glad that I was able to weather all the snow storms of the season in my warm comfy bed...:-) If you have driven in a snow storm or just after a storm, you will surely know that it is not fun. I know most people are just tired of the snow and cold already and are ready for the warm weather. My plan for the summer includes spending time with my family and friends, working out at the gym (I need to lose all this excess baby weight...:-)) and shopping and more shopping..:-)

Usually, I do not wear denim to church unless it is a  mid-week prayer service but there are exceptions to the rule..:-) and last Sunday had to be such an exception. Instead of having a formal church service, we sometimes have prayer services on Sunday and casual wear is allowed. It's just like when we wear jeans to casual events or to go play at the park but this time, we wear jeans to go to pray. "Pray hard because prayer changes all situation." More so, a prayerful Christian is a powerful Christian.

So, this denim pants that kind of look like "dress pants" is very appropriate for any semi-formal occasion. I topped it with a white blouse and the cobalt blue jacket I bought from Forever 21 a while back. My old Calvin Klein metallic silver shoes finished the look and I like how it matched the buttons on my jacket. The tribal prints scarf was added at the last minute and the oatmeal color kind of complemented the shoes. A casual and fun outfit at the same time.

 

Jacket: Forever21
Pants: Loft
White top: TJ maxx
Bag: JC Penny
Shoes: Calvin Klein via DSW
Scarf: Loft

                          Thanks so much for visiting my blog. Enjoy the rest of the week.


                                                                         **Kisses**
                                                                                
                                                                          Beauty Ojo



Spring 2014 Trends- Into the Garden

Alexander McQueen

  Floral-Print Long Knuckle-Duster Clutch Bag  


 I'm loving Florals-one of this year's trend. It's out in full bloom in dresses, bags, shoes and various other accessories this year. I think floral prints have always been there and never really left the scene. For someone who does not shop every trend, this is one trend I can not help but indulge. After all, I already have a closet full of floral prints. I used to think that floral prints make one look matronly but I guess I am wrong...

Michael Kors Stretch-Cotton Shirt, Floral-Print Linen Pencil Skirt & Skinny Leather Loop Belt

                           Mary Katrantzou  silver floss bejeweled bow cropped top & Algernon high waist skirt

                                                                                 

                         

                                                   Marc Jacobs Long T-Shirt Dress with Floral Appliques

                                Ralph Lauren Collection Carolina Mod Floral-Print Jacket & Maxine Floral-Print Skirt                    

                                                                               

                            Armani Collezioni Sleeveless Floral-Print Tunic and Cropped Linen-Silk Pants    

Source:     Bergdorfgoodman.com            

                                          

The above selections are beautiful and chic but being designer pieces, they're quite very pricey. A visit to the local fabric store is a must for any lady on a budget who wishes to indulge in this trend. Before then, get into the garden and enjoy the bloom. Thanks so much for visiting.

                                                                                      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
 

Purple and brown going down..

 Hi beautiful people of Blogsville, I hope we are all having a wonderful week so far. I can't wait for spring to get here! The temperature is gradually getting warmer in Minneapolis. It was in the teens today and it felt like seventies! (in our minds, that is...:-)) It's going to get warmer the rest of the week and that is good news. This is what I wore to church last Sunday. I have started adding color gradually to my wardrobe and cannot wait to bloom when Spring gets here...:-) sixteen more days to the official start of Spring people! woot! woot!!

 

Brown jacket and top: old

Skirt: Custom made

Bag: Franco Santos

Shoes: J Crew

Bracelet/necklace: old

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and do have a wonderful week.

 

 

Beauty Ojo

And the Oscar goes to!

And the OSCAR goes to!!!

 

I usually do not blog about Hollywood award shows or so called TV personalities because I rather spend that time/blog post on some other topic more meaningful to me. I am not judging anyone but in my own opinion, most of those  TV personalities out there do not make efforts to present themselves as proper role models. It's not just about being a fashion icon, you have to live your life as a role model too.

 

That being said, I could not help it but dedicate a blog post to last night's winner of the supporting actress role at the OSCARS. And the Oscar goes to Lupita Nyong'o!!!! The beautiful, stylish and talented actress is indeed a winner in all aspects. Her remarkable role in the movie 12 years a Slave paid off. I like the way Jennifer Lawrence embraced and rejoiced with Lupita too even though she was also a nominee in the same category.

Photos Courtsey of: Entertainmentweekly.com

 The Bible said "Rejoice with those that rejoice and weep with those that weep." (Romans 12:15)



                                                                             Beauty Ojo