Tan color sweater + Brown Culottes

Tan, browns, beige and nudes are typical fall colors which I decided to bring together in this outfit. I am wearing a tan color cable knit sweater, an old purchase from Loft and a dark brown pair of culottes, an old piece from my closet. My accessories are pretty light; a pair of nude pumps, a red mini quilted bag for a pop of color and a printed silk scarf for some interest. Can you believe I forgot to put on a pair of earrings when I got dressed to go out before taking these pics? At other times, I would have been very conscious of my bare ears but with this added printed scarf around my neck, I was just fine. A very simple, laid back outfit I must say. What are your plans for Thanksgiving celebration? Everyday should be Thanksgiving in my book and I have a lot to be thankful to God for starting with his love and mercy and grace on my life and on my family. I thank God for good health and for good friends and I really just thank him for everything. Without God, where would I be? (Nowhere!) What are you thankful to God for?

Nordstrom Gift ideas for the Holidays

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The holidays are here. Thanksgiving is just a few days away and Christmas and New Year less than 50 days away and along with the holidays come the gift giving. This Post is a selection of  my favorite things from Nordstrom for the fashionista ladies and fashionable men in our lives. None of the items are on sale currently but they are all under a $100 each. To be honest with you all, I prefer to give gift cards as gifts these days because I think that is the best option ever and this is why I included gift cards on both lists. However, before giving out gift cards, just make sure you have a budget and know your limit for each person on your list. It is also a great idea to get gift cards from the favorite stores of your friends and loved ones as that would really help them  towards getting membership points and rewards from those stores.

What to wear to Work on a casual Friday: Brown faux Leather Dress + Orange Pumps

Happy Friday 😁 Are you looking for inspiration on what to wear to work on a Friday in the Fall? Some corporate companies do casual Fridays where employees can come to work in an outfit that is a little casual yet work appropriate and I think this outfit would work on such a day. I am wearing a faux snake skin leather dress I got from Chicos years ago paired with an orange color d'orsay pumps and a leopard prints scarf and brown leather bag. I think this print mix combo plus leather dress situation would do just fine for work. However, it's hard to find a good leather dress that looks formal without splurging. Most of the leather dresses out there that are affordable, either look too cheap or they look juvenile in a bad way (too short, lots of cut-outs, straps) and not work appropriate. An alternative styling to doing a leather dress is to get a good leather skirt and pair a comfy sweater over it, it will do just fine too, This look here is actually from four years ago and you can read the original post here.

Shoe Lovin' - Cow boy boots

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The cow boy boots is a huge trend this fall and the versatility in styling makes it very appealing to every fashionable or stylish lady. These boots can be paired with dresses. skirts pants and even shorts in the summer time. A couple of brands are coming up with very modern version of this boots but the traditional style still remains a classic. Cowboy boots come in different colors and textures too and when distressed or worn, gives an edgy vibe to an outfit. Most cow boy boots are unisex so, don't feel uncomfortable shopping for one in the men's department; just make sure you go one or two sizes up to make it easier to wear. I'm planning on indulging in this trend but I'm not going to splurge on a new pair. I'm on the look out for a good thrift pair. Below are different styles and colors that you can check out if you are interested in the trend.

Leopard Prints Sandals + Red belt bag

So, the leopard prints trend seems not to be going anywhere and I have got no problem with it. The style or trend is more interesting this season because it is being styled in fresh new ways than it has ever been; beautiful clothing pieces with great silhouettes, draping, blazers, pants, dresses...Another styling trend is the different hue or shades of the print. I like white color leopard prints trend like the blazer I wore in my previous post here and the calf hair pumps I wore in this post  here. For this look, I combined two trends; a pair of calf hair sandals; an old purchase from Macys and a belt bag which is actually a DIY piece. I tucked in the straps into the bag, left the bag open and sneaked it behind a red belt I used to cinch my waist then shut the bag close with the clasp. I took some pictures of the process and would do a post on it some other time. My aim on this blog from now on is to share more money saving tips and affordable fashion. Can I say again that this off white blazer was thrifted years ago? The turtle neck short sleeve sweater is an old purchase from Nordstrom and a similar style is currently on sale for 50% at Boohoo.

White leopard prints blazer + Black Pants

Leopard prints blazers can make our work style to stand out this fall. Yes, the prints do not belong to street style alone. The styling tip is to make sure the blazer is of a good fit and well structured and pairing it with neutrals or toned down accessories would work for any work place. For this look, I layered my leopard prints blazer with a white turtle neck top and paired it with a black color wide legged pants and a pair of black pumps. Now this white color leopard prints blazer is a thrifted piece which I got for less than $10 years ago (remember I said in an earlier post that I have a large stash of thrifted blazers?) This particular piece is a HM brand and it's a size smaller than my usual size but I purchased it because of its unusual color and it's very well made and of good quality. I tried to find the blazer online afterwards in order to get a larger size but it was sold out everywhere. Presently that leopard prints is trending, a similar blazer will cost you hundreds of dollars in big brand stores. J. Crew had a similar blazer for about $180 which sold out as soon as it hit the stores. I was able to find a blazer in somewhat similar prints for less than $30 at Walmart and you can check it out if you are interested in this look. Thanks a lot for stopping by.

Red Pant Suit + Leopard Prints Shirt

It's no secret that red complements leopard prints beautifully; they are like a match made in heaven. I had not worn this red pant suit in a long time but the recent trend in leopard prints made me dig into my closet for the pant and the blazer which are separates by the way. The pants are an old purchase from the Victorias Secret Body by Victoria collection via the catalogue (such a great fit and quality) and the red oversized blazer is an old thrift find. The two pieces cost less than a $100. I remember getting the red pants on sale for about $69.99 and the blazer cost about $6.99 and the quality of the blazer is great too. These days, a good quality two-piece suit would set you back between $150-$300.

The statement accessory you need for fall

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We know accessories can make or break an outfit and this fall, the statement belt is that one accessory that you need to elevate your fall ensemble. All you need to do is to cinch your plaid blazer at the waist and the look is changed instantly from boring to chic. I know there are so many designer brand belts especially Gucci that has been trending since last summer but we don't need to splurge to be able to get a stylish belt this fall. Below are some cute affordable options that I have picked out for some chic styling this season and yes, they make good stocking stuffers too for your fashionista friends or family members. Happy shopping.    

Neon Suit + Graphic Tee

Neon green is a color that is out there more than ever this fall. This look is a throwback to this neon suit and graphic tee previously blogged about here. The cropped neon green denim pants was purchased from Victorias' Secret catalogue years ago including the animal prints pump while the graphic tee was purchased from Forever 21. The blazer is an old thrift and the color is not a perfect match to the pants but the shades are similar enough for the outfit to work. I needed to break up the bold color of the suit by layering a white tee underneath and needed something to complement my shoe. A grey color satin clutch completed the look. If you want to re-create this look, you can check out the shopping information below.

Casual style with zebra prints bag

all kinds of animal prints are trending at the moment but I must admit that snake print is the most trendy print right now. Behind snake print, comes all the other prints; leopard, cheetah, cow and zebra prints. Did I leave any print out? Animal prints can be very overwhelming to wear and care has to be taken not to go overboard with it. My styling for today is centered around this zebra prints bag which is actually a thrifted piece from a couple years ago. I knew I found a gem when I found it; it is hand made in Italy and very durable and chic. I remember I got it for less than $6.00. Although, it had been in the closet for years, I knew the season was going to come when I would style the bag over and over. You can find similar zebra prints bags on Etsy. I love this piece here which is somewhat similar to mine.