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Friday, January 30, 2015
Thursday, January 29, 2015
Winter Casual; Sweater Weather
These pictures were taken on a very cool cloudy evening and the wind was brisk and gusty and it somehow felt like an evening in fall or early spring but it is actually still winter in Minnesota; 'very unbelievable weather. As I drove home from work, I saw some kids in shorts getting off the school bus and I just smiled. It was some sort of mixed feelings; I was happy that winter was becoming bearable and then I was a bit sad that there might be a great deal of truth to global warming after all (not that I really doubted it anyway). However, the meteorologists predict that real winter weather will be back next week.
Well, I decided to take some pics for the blog and I slipped into this casual outfit and I was able to get some pics before the sun finally went down. I just realized that I have not done a casual look on the blog in a long time. I got this purple sweater dress from T. J. Maxx years ago and it's usually in heavy rotation in the cold weather months. I usually wear it with tights or skinnies and the skinny jeans and booties I wore with it in this post were purchased from Victorias secret last fall. I just love the cute pockets on the sides. Sweater dresses are great pieces to have and they can be styled in so many ways.
Sweater Dress: T. J. Maxx
Jeans & booties: VS
Jacket: Wilson's leather
I'm very happy that the blizzard that was predicted to hit the north east was not as bad as it was supposed to be and I hope everyone is keeping safe and warm over there.
Thanks so much for stopping by
Beauty Ojo
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Yellow + Black
You've got to go put on your sunglasses for this one because this yellow might just hurt your eyes..:). This is yellow overload. I figured that I had not worn yellow in a while and since we are getting warmer weather now plus lots of sun, I thought it would not hurt to start putting on some color. I dug this wool jacket out from deep in the closet; previously too small because yours sincerely gained some weight...:-). After losing a few pounds, I decided to give it another try and there are some others that need to be tested out soon too...:-). Whatever does not fit would then go to the donation pile because I am ready for some spring cleaning..
It seems like spring is gradually around the corner though. We've been having this gorgeous weather since last week but I heard a rumor that it is related to global warming...**ssshhhh, let's not talk about that now please..** (whispering)
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Jacket: old Purse: Express Jewelry & Pants: LOFT Shoes: VS shoes Sunnies: LOFT |
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Beauty Ojo
Friday, January 23, 2015
Orange + Black
Orange Jacket: thrifted
Sequin dress: Express
Boots: Altuzarra for Target
Jewelry: Gifted
Hi Friends, this is an outfit I wore earlier in the year to a Friend's birthday party for her son. It was the first weekend in January and the holiday spirit was still in the air so it was okay to wear sequin pieces at the time. I had to recreate the outfit again today though because I did not take any pictures during the actual party. It was freezing at the time and to tell you the truth, I wore a different pair of tights that night; a pair of ribbed black tights which was quite warm and comfy for the dangerously cold weather.
The weather was very nice in the twin cities today and it was almost forty degrees which is quite unusual at this time of the year. I felt it was the perfect day to showcase this outfit without wearing a jacket over it and here it goes. I also used this dress as a top tucked in a skirt during the holidays in this post here.
Thanks so much for stopping by
Beauty Ojo
Thursday, January 22, 2015
The new Matron in Town
The word matron is used to describe a dignified older woman with a huge responsibility or office and in the past, it was an honor to be addressed as a matron. Fast forward to our age and the word Matron has lost most of its appeal. In fact, even the older ladies do not want to be addressed as such especially when it is used in relation to the description of clothing.
This beige coat here is as matronly as you can have it and it is dignified at the same time. I chose to style it tied with most of my clothing covered because I wanted to make the coat the highlight. I added the burgundy hat as an afterthought but it does add some color to the neutral colored pieces.
Tee & Jewelry: Loft
Coat: Consignment Store
Animal Prints bag: Gifted
Pumps: Target
Jeans: Loft
The next time I am styling this piece, I would give it a little edge by losening the ties and keeping it free then I would ditch the hat and go higher on the heels. Until then, this Matron says hello!
Thanks so much for stopping by
Beauty Ojo
Wednesday, January 21, 2015
Prints and Red Statement Coat
If there is one trend from 2014 I would wish to never go away, it has to be the statement coat. It might be because I live here in Minnesota where we have the sub zero temperatures. Whatever the reason might be, I just know that I have never loved winter coats and jackets this much. I scored this red piece from a recent visit to a consignment store and it is somewhat a cross between a jacket and a trench coat and similar to my trench coat here. It was my lucky day and I was able to score a couple other coats at a great deal. I just love the bold red color of this one and what other accessory can be a perfect match for it but this animal prints scarf?
Tee and Scarf: Loft
Jeans: Victoriassecret
Purse: Express
Shoes: VS
Coat: Consignment Store
The weather has been very beautiful in Minnesota this week although it is in the late twenties to early thirties; very different from a couple of weeks ago when it was freeeezing!!! I wish everyone all of God's blessings and I will be back soon with another fabulous coat...:-).
Thanks so much for stopping by
Beauty Ojo
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