Purple + Floral

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Happy Thursday Friends; I'm serving a dose of florals for the Fall season in this outfit I wore to Church last Sunday. This outfit really got me excited for two reasons; one, "the skirt was pretty affordable; less than $20" and very good quality and two, "floral skirts can be super chic!" In the past, I remember that floral skirts were not always regarded as chic and elegant. When I was in college, knit skirts and fitted skirts were the trend and floral skirts were reserved for the "alleged nerds" and "super religious fanatics;" you know, those Christian sisters that would never wear jeans or any sort of pants...(I'm not throwing shade..:-))

 

 

 

I thank God that it is a lot different these days. Fashion has evolved to the point where ladies can choose to be confident and chic in any attire they choose to wear (modesty is the key).You can be a Christian lady and still look chic in florals without looking frumpy or matronly. So, this skirt totally works if you are looking for a great skirt for Fall. Also, if you have read most of my posts on here or are following my style boards on Polyvore, you might have seen this floral skirt before in one of my outfit collages. Check it out HERE. What are your thoughts on floral skirts? Do share...

 

 

 

 

Skirt: HERE / Top: (sold out) Target -blogged about HERE / Shoes: Colin Stuart (old) via Victorias Secret / Bracelet: JCrew

 

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Shoelovin' - Mustard Color tie-Sandals

It is time for another shoe talk on here today and I'm introducing this mustard color tie-sandals from Topshop that is a recent addition to my shoe closet. The color is totally great for Fall and since this is pumpkin month; (October) it is a perfect color for the season. I obtained this pair in the recent Topshop sale for under $30 and it was such a great deal in my opinion. This sandals are currently sold out but there are other options here and black color pair  here and a more expensive pair here.

 

 

 

 

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Vested for Work

 

 

 

 

 

Hi Ladies, happy Monday! For work wear Monday today, the topic is on "work vests." And before I begin;  I'll like to make this proclamation; "move over blazers!"

Gone are the days when blazers used to be the only chic outer wear for work and take note that I said "chic!" What I mean is that there were other outer wear options back then but blazers and jackets were the reigning queens. Fast forward to 2016 and "who is the boss now?" You guessed right! "The sleeves vests."

 

 

 

 

Sleeveless vests are so chic and classy and when styled right would look effortlessly chic in the office. Ladies, It is important to style the sleeveless vest right based on the event and the occasion because it is a clothing item that seems casual at first glance. To look chic in work vests, you have to make sure you get all the accessories right; the shoes, bag and jewelry have to be toned down if the vest is the main focus of the outfit and vice versa.

 

 

 

 

Work vests should be structured and fitted and the basic rules you'll follow when buying blazer for work should be applied when purchasing the work vests too. It should be made of good quality fabric and aside from fabric, silhouette and cut, we should also pay attention to the color that is allowed for work. If your work environment is very formal then buy neutral color vests and stay away from bold colors, florals and other graphic prints. Below are a couple of style boards and summary of tips to guide us when styling work vests.

 

 

 

 

 

Corporate Workwear

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                              Casual Workwear

 

Tips for styling Work Vests

• Get a well structured and fitted vest
• Pay attention to the color because neutrals work best for most work environment.
• Complement your vest with good quality accessories.
• When your vest is in a soft or neutral color, highlight one or two accessories.
• If you must do florals and prints, make sure the prints/florals is easy on the eyes
• Wear your vests with confidence just like you would wear a good structured blazer.

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**For more style boards, check out my Instagram @Beautysfashionzone

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

DIY Pom-Pom Sandals

Pom-pom Sandals have been such a huge trend this summer and while there are lots of styles to choose from at various shoe brands and designers, it is also very easy to design and style yourself without spending a lot of money. The pair pictured above is  one of the couple of designs/DIY I did on my old pair of sandals (I did a couple) and I have worn them on several occasions and got lots of complements. I shared the DIY videos on my snapchat (beautyojo) and would be sharing instructions here below if you want to try it out. Pom-poms can be purchased in the Arts and Craft aisle of most stores and you can also purchase them online.

**Shoe laces are optional. You'll only need them if you want to attach straps (laces) to your sandals (if the sandals do not have any straps) and then, you can just glue or sew them unto the shoe/sandals.

It is important to choose a color scheme/design before hand and you can make your choice by looking at pictures of other sandals that you like or have viewed in stores or online. Make sure the color of pom-poms that you buy goes with/complement the color of your shoes.

 

 

 

 

 

Old Pic from my Snapchat (beautyojo)

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Polka dot Skirt

It's Friday; 'yay!!!" This is a quick look at this fun outfit I wore a few weeks ago and it can be a fun outfit for the weekend for anyone; a mix of formal and casual. The formal being the dress up shirt and the casual being the polka-dots high-low skirt and block heels. You can wear this outfit with slight modifications to work on Friday for casual Friday and to after hours shenanigans. Polka dots skirts are always fun to wear and you can certainly twirl in a full midi skirt like this one. Happy Friday...:-)

 

Shirt: Victorias Secret (sold-out) / Skirt: Several options HERE / Heels: Steve Madden

 

 

 

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Cobalt Blue Off the shoulder top

When are we going to get tired of "off-the-shoulder tops?" It seems not yet...:-) I am wondering if the trend is going to continue on onto the Winter though haha! I purchased this cobalt blue top two summers ago when the off-the-shoulder top/dress was not such a big trend that it is now. I'll say too that I purchased it in error somewhat because I thought it was a longer dress when I saw it online. The dress arrived and it turned out to be too short and it ended up being a top. The store on-line store where I purchased the store is on amazon and I have purchased items from them before and their clothing items are always of good quality at great prices but their sizes do run small if you want to check them out.


As much as I like this trend, I do like it to be a little modest; just some little bit of bare shoulders and this perfectly fits the description; great color too. I paired it with a slightly distressed denim and my DIY pom-pom sandals to wear to my friend's son's birthday party; the perfect casual outfit for the event and the party was so much fun too; It always feels great to hang out with great friends and family.

Top: Here another version/color: Here Another option: Here Denim: LOFT Sandals: DIY Bracelet: JCrew

 

 

 

 

What are you up to today or what are your plans for the weekend? I hope your week/weekend is going great. When you are tired of seeing off-the-shoulder tops on here, let me know! hehehe...:-)

Have a blessed and wonderful weekend.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Five Essential pumps for Work

Classic Pumps for Work




So, it is Work wear Monday and the topic for discussion on the blog today is; "Work shoes" with emphasis on pumps. It is very important for the working lady to build a classy shoe wardrobe because shoes do elevate an outfit. When picking the right shoes for work, comfort and style should be of great consideration and then comes color. The classic nudes which you can find in various shades and animal prints are great neutrals for work.

                                  After hours/happy hour option

 

 

 

Variation in style from the classic pumps would be the sling backs and the Mary-Janes and since comfort cannot be over emphasized, flats should not be ruled out. Your level of comfort in shoes depends on your tolerance with heel heights but you can always relax at work when you have a cute pair of flats stored somewhere under your desk or in your purse for those times when your feet need a break. If high heel pumps are not your shoes of choice for work, then you have to have a nice array of comfortable flats.

 

 

In order for work flats not to appear too frumpy and casual for work, go for nice details on the flats like bows and cute silhouette or shapes like pointed toe pumps and most importantly, comfortable soles because flats can sometimes be as uncomfortable as heels. If you are the type that goes to work out in the gym directly after work, then ensure your work-out shoes are as comfy and chic as your work/office shoes because you never know when you'll run into a client or co-worker after work hours. So, ladies do you have a comfy, classy and chic "shoes closet" for work? If no, it might just be time to do some closet editing and shopping.

 

 

 

 

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Casual Denim

What else is more casual than a denim dress? You can't beat it. For those days when you don't feel like wearing a pair of denim jeans, the little denim dress is quite a great option. I made the look even more casual by throwing on a pair of black and white slip-ons and this zebra stripes messenger bag.  I think the denim dress should be a staple in every woman's closet; they come in different styles too; A-line shaped, shirt dress, full dress, pleated...just name it. What are your thoughts?  Yay! or Nay!?

Denim dress: Macys / Bag: Gifted / Slip-ons: Macys

                                                    
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Five Fall Closet Essentials for Work

Fall Closet Essential by ojomrs featuring wool pants

If you live in the four season area, I bet you know by now that the Fall season is around the corner. The approach of the new season, heralds extra chores which includes getting your wardrobe and closet organized and getting all the essential garments and accessories needed for the season. This post is a revision of the Work wear essentials for work; those pieces that you totally need in order to stay comfortable and stylish in the new season.





                                                                      Sweaters

Fall Closet Essential- Sweater by ojomrs featuring a fall outfit

Sweaters are definitely must haves in the closet for work during the fall season and a great way for updating our fall closet is by adding sweaters in good quality fabric like Cashmere and 100% wool. There should also be diversity in the purchase of design of sweaters; there are cable knits, turtle necks and button downs. Buying sweaters in lots of dark hues as opposed to neutrals is also a great way to update our closet for work. Throw a great jacket or blazer over the sweater and you are ready to go. The jacket or blazer is not part of this list because that is a clothing item that should be in the closet all year through.





                                                                         Great Heels

Fall Closet Essential - Great heels by ojomrs featuring Jimmy Choo

The Fall or Winter season is not the time to wear sandals, flats or wobbly heels that do not provide comfort and warmth. In the summer months, you can pretty much get away with wearing less comfortable heels or shoes to work but when the added inconvenience of the cold and chilly weather sets in, uncomfortable shoes are not so easy to deal with. So, get a good pair of heels; boots, pumps, mary-janes or flats with very good sturdy heels and good fabric like leather and suede that can provide extra warmth.


                                                          



                                                                          Structured Pants

Fall Closet Essential - Structured Pant by ojomrs featuring blue leggings

Warmth and comfort is of utmost importance in the work wardrobe for the colder months so all clothing pieces should be of good quality and sturdy fabric. My first fabric of choice for work pants for Fall is tweed because the fabric is very durable and produce a lot of warmth. Whatever fabric you end up with just ensure "warmth and comfort" should be priority.
                                                               





                                                                        Statement bag

Fall Closet Essential - Statement Bags by ojomrs featuring handbags tote bags

A good statement bag in a color that pops or a good structure or design is as important in the fall as it is anytime of the year. A nice way of updating an old bag is by adding tassels or pom-poms charms to the handles or tying a bright colorful scarf on the bag handles. This add-ons elevate the look of the bag instantly and you can switch out the accessories every now and then. With one hand holding that hot cup of coffee, the other hand would be making a statement with that beautiful statement bag.






                                                                           Trench coat

Fall Closet Essential - Trench Coats by ojomrs featuring a long coat

The trench coat; with or without sleeves should be a "Must" in every lady's closet. It is one outer wear that remains timeless and brings a certain element of class and style to any outfit. The neutral camel or beige color trench coat is very chic and stylish; want to elevate your style even more in the Fall? Get a trench coat in an unusual color or dark hue and you will easily stand out.



                                                 

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