Long blue wool coat + denim

Phew! 😅 So, it's been snowy, cold and dreary in the twin cities (Minneapolis) and I have been hibernating. Now, I don't even know where to start. Should I say "happy new year" or "happy spring?" Really, a lot has been going on behind the scenes on the blog. Some of you might know that I turned the blog to private mode a few months back and then I turned it back to public status and then, I took a long break. The truth is I have been taking pictures and writing blog posts all along but never edited or published any; until a few weeks ago when I decided to go back to edit and publish all my archived posts and basically; just start blogging again full time. I'll share more about my "blogcation" later...😝


Like I said, I have been taking pictures which I mostly published on my Instagram here @Beautyojo and here @Beautysfashionzone. So, these pictures here are a throwback but they are a real depiction of the present weather condition in Minneapolis. It's been snowy and cold all winter. Well, there is not much to the fashion story; when it's cold, you just bundle up, period! 😂  And that is where this long blue coat comes in. I have had it for years and it's very

How to style a white dress for New Year Dinner

Hello everyone; just a few hours to the new year; can you believe it? I promised to show a couple New Year looks on the blog and this is just a quick post here. I know we are all busy trying to put in the last preparation for new year dinners, parties and family gatherings. it is definitely a good time to reflect and give thanks to God almighty for all He has done and giving thanks mean thanking God for everything; both good and bad knowing that all things work together for good to them that love God, who live according to his purpose. (Romans 8: 28)



Now unto this look; I am wearing a white "faux-two-piece" embellished dress. Yes, the

How to look glam in ten minutes for New Year's Party

So, just a quick post here; happy new year everyone 😙 While we are all getting ready for the new year and spending time with our loved ones, we shouldn't forget that it's easy to get carried away and start to splurge on new clothing and accessories that become big regrets later. This blog is all about saving money and this post is on how to get ready quickly for that new year dinner by re-styling and wearing clothes that are already in our closet.


For this look, I wore my sequin dress that I got as a gift from hubby a couple of years ago and re-styled it as a top for my pencil midi skirt. The dress would have been too short to wear on its own anyway and I remember I had worn tights underneath with thigh high boots for a different holiday party a couple of years ago. I added my sparkly drop earrings from Jcrew, a sparkly clutch from TJ Maxx, a pair black of stockings from Loft and a pair

Green Velvet mini dress

Hi everyone, I hope you all had a beautiful Christmas celebration. Mine was very beautiful; great time spent with family. My family means so much to me and I'm grateful to God for bestowing his blessings on me. My little boy turned four on Christmas day too and it was a double celebration in my home. I hope you all had a beautiful Christmas celebration and that you understand that Jesus Christ is the reason for the season. I am thank-ful for everyone that has been reading this blog all these years and I say

Orange color velvet blazer + black trouser Jeans

 

So, the holidays; Christmas and New Year are getting close than ever and it has been snowing hard in Minnesota. It's been very cold too and I must admit that the weather has sapped off any fashion sense in me. All I have been wearing the last few days is black, black, black 😆 ....*boring* I did manage to add some color to my all-black outfit I wore the other day by putting on my orange color velvet blazer; an old piece from my closet. I wore a graphic tee underneath with the inscription; "Beauty for Ashes" and if you don't know, that is a quote from the Bible talking about the awesomeness of God in the book of Isaiah 61 verse 3. These tees are designed by an amazing young entrepreneur and beautiful lady; owner of Wear your Praise 

Christmas Holiday Gift Guide



 

 

       One (Plaid Mug) // Two (Pyjama set) // Three (Beanie)

 Four (Candle) //  Five (Tassel Earrings) 

 Six (Body Mists) // Seven (Make-up) 

 Eight (Ginger bread PJ set)

 

                                                
                                       
                                                       

Merry Christmas and happy holiday everyone. If you still have some last minute shopping to do or you are still contemplating what to give the special lady in your life; your Friend, Mother, daughter, you might find this post useful. Personally, I love to give out gift cards to friends and other loved ones who are not within my immediate family circle just because it makes things a little easier for me. And if I really, really, have to give gifts, my best places to shop for cute and affordable holiday gifts are; Victorias Secret, bath and body works, pottery barn, home goods and Jcrew.
The selections below are still available at the stores and do not forget that it is the thought that counts not the gift and remember always that Jesus is the reason for the season. Merry Christmas.

                           
                                                                       
                                        


 Lippie
 

                                                                                   

Black Velvet Pant Suit

So, did I mention that I "looove" this velvet tend? I just can't get enough of it and to tell you the truth, I was a little ahead of this trend mostly in velvet blazers. I have up to six velvet blazers in different colors that I collected over the years and now that the trend is everywhere, it was just natural to shop my closet. This black velvet  pant suit is also an old purchase from  about two years ago. To make it a holiday look, I paired it with this black trimmed-white button down blouse, and sparkly accessories. To further amp up the holiday look, I tied a small scarf with red and brown prints around my neck. A very simple holiday look. If you want to splurge on a similar style, you can check out the shopping links below.

How to style: Holiday Outfit inspiration.

                                                  Velvet and Sequins

 

 

 

For me, the holiday fashion this year is all about velvet and sequins. When you pair these two textures together, you get the perfect holiday outfit. If you are still on the fence trying to make up your mind on what outfit to wear to that holiday party, then check out theses collages. The green velvet blazer and sequin pants in the first collage above with sparkly pumps to match is a real show stopper but if you do not plan on stealing the show and just want to be regarded as one of the best dressed guests at the

Plaid blazer and Velvet Maxi dress holiday look

Hi everyone, happy Sunday. So, this outfit is what I wore to church yesterday; a purple maxi velvet dress and a plaid jacket totally on trend but inexpensive. Since this is the season of sharing and giving, we should not forget to shop and spend our money wisely. In the spirit of the season, I decided to style this holiday look by shopping my whole look from a place that is usually ignored by most people in the community. I went to Arc's Value Village Thrift Store in my neighborhood and shopped this whole look excluding the plaid blazer which I have had for years. The thrift store which is very clean and organized with stylists on board to help you get the best shopping experience (if you choose to book them) has been serving the twin cities for over 35 years and their profits which they get from donation, shoppers and volunteers go towards helping people with intellectual and physical disabilities. You can read more about it here.

Winter casual styling inspiration:

                                                Statement coat and Denim
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It is time to bundle up Friends; old man winter is here in full blast. It's very chilly in the twin cities today (Minneapolis-Saint Paul) and it's been snowing a lot. I figured it was time to put together some casual style inspiration on the blog and since I live in a very cold state, I always emphasize the importance of having a good quality warm coat that is not only warm and cozy but also very chic. The coat I would recommend is the camel coat. It is classy and elegant and can be dressed up and down. You can find them in various price points but a quality camel coat that is both stylish and cozy would cost a lot more. The best time to shop for them