Monday, May 13, 2019

Why I love Knit Dresses







Knit dresses are my favorite kind of dresses mostly because a knit dress is a closet essential where I live. The weather is cold for a long part of the year here in Minnesota so a knit clothing piece makes sense. It is good for the wallet or budget because you can wear it for most of the year; spring, fall and winter and you can even restyle it in the summer when temperatures drop in the evenings. I purchased this red knit dress from Eshakti last fall but it has since sold out in the red color. As you know with all Eshakti dresses, there is always the option of making adjustments to them or customizing them for a small fee. I wanted the dress with longer sleeves compared to the cap sleeves style that was featured on the model on the site. And did I mention that all Eshakti dresses come with pockets? Yes, they do but you also have the option of ordering a piece without pockets. I love pockets because I can warm up my fingers when the temps drop and I think it is a beautiful styling element on dresses especially if the dress has a full skirt. I also just love the asymmetrical hem of this piece along with the pleating on the side.

Friday, May 10, 2019

Mother's Day Gift Guide







Mother's Day is around the corner and you know it is gifting time. The first choice of gifts for Moms on Mother's Day is "Thank-you." You can express your thanks to the Mom in your life by verbal communication in person or by phone or whatever works for you; then you can follow this up with a card and some flowers. When you have got that first and most important step out of the way, the next thing would be to get mom a gift; whatever you can afford. And if you are one of those who do not have their moms in their lives, it is okay too. There ae lots of moms around to show love to. Whoever plays a mommy role in your life, would love any of these gifts featured in the gift guide. Click on the links below to get more information.

Thursday, May 9, 2019

Loft Littles




Loft is one of my favorite places to shop and I'm excited to announce that Loft just launched their own children's line; one more reason to love the store even more and it happened right on time; just before Mother's Day. Another unique thing about this kiddies line is that you can shop for pieces to match the mom's style and not only in outfits but also accessories. I know a lot of stores do this now especially during Mother's day and also during special holidays but what makes Loft unique is the style of outfits offered; jumpsuits, gingham print dresses and cute summer dresses. Stop at the site to check out the ongoing sale by using the code LOVEMOM

Wednesday, May 8, 2019

Shoe Lovin,' - Embellished Sandals










So, I have been posting about embellished shoes for a while now and this floral embellished sandal probably tops all the affordable embellished shoes that I have shared on here in recent times. It is just beautiful and whimsical and it's got so much texture; stripes, florals, color blocking and being a sandal, it is ideal for the spring and summer season. This beautiful piece is a creation of the renowned Fashion Designer, Betsey Johnson who has a very whimsical and eccentric design style. Her shoes are stylish and affordable at the same time and if you are into eclectic design or style, you can check out her brand. This embellished sandal would be great for prom, showers and weddings. You can check it out Here

Tuesday, May 7, 2019

How I styled my clear Shoes.





Clear shoes have been around for a long time but they have become a huge trend this spring and I am not complaining. I have loved this trend for a while because it is so classy and edgy and creates interest for any outfit. I also love the fact that clear shoes are super versatile as you can find them in any style to pair with your outfit for work or for play. I even spotted a pair of clear sneakers recently on line. This post is on how I have styled this trend in the past. In the picture above, I paired a pair of black clear sandals with a grey leopard prints tunic and a pair of denim. The blouse is somewhat busy because of the print and the clear shoes tones down the outfit a bit. Since the straps are clear, it creates a false illusion of bare feet thereby making for an interesting look. You can click on the links below the pictures below to read the original post.

Monday, May 6, 2019

Spring Layering: Black and White Maxi Dress






I have had this bold black and white striped dress for years now and never really wore it until recently. The reason it lay in my closet for so long was because of the trendy style of the dress at the time. The style was just everywhere in the spring and summer of 2016 and I tell you; I really get put off when a particular style or fashion piece gets too trendy. I purchased this piece from eshakti at the time and there were other variations of it by other retailers like this Style here. So, the dress did sit in the closet for a before I decided to wear it to church a few weeks ago. Since the weather was still cold, I layered a black long sleeve tee underneath the dress for warmth and completed the look with a pair of black ankle boots, a black purse and red statement earrings for a pop of color. A long sleeve tee is the simplest piece to layer sleeveless dresses with in the cold season and the black color tee I am wearing here pairs effortlessly with this dress and creates the look of a one piece.

Monday, April 22, 2019

Styling Neutrals: Tweed Waist tie Coat + Wide legged Pant







Monochrome styling is one of my favorite way of styling neutrals aside from pairing them with whites like I did here in a similar styling. However, when styling neutral colors like tan, beige and light browns, it is essential to mix textures into the outfit or the whole look would look like a uniform. In my styling here, I wore a tan color turtle neck top that I wore and talked about here over tan colored trousers and pumps and threw on an oversized tweed tie waist coat over the look. Tweed we know, is very rich in texture and the leopard prints bag also has some texture to it. All these pieces together add some interest to the outfit. The tweed coat is an old purchase from Target which comes in quite handy every winter. I was not able to find affordable tweed coats to link up to this post so I linked khaki trench coats instead. What other styling tip do you have for styling neutrals? Do share in the comments below and thank you so much for stopping by here.

Friday, April 12, 2019

Macy's Sale and Deals










Mother's Day is around the corner and the deals and discounts have started showing up in retail Stores. Macy's  presently has weekend sales going on and there are lots of items that have up to 30% off discounts. I like to shop for bedding and house wares at Macys and after browsing their site recently, I checked out some of these items that are on sale to share with you on here and you can consider this as a gift guide because it is not too early to start buying gifts for Mother's Day. If you are interested in purchasing from Macys, know that there is a 25% discount for first time purchase made on their App when you download it from the App store. The only con is that, the 25% discount code does not apply right away when you download or purchase from the app. You will have to wait a couple days to get the discount code in the mail. Happy viewing, happy shopping.

Wednesday, April 10, 2019

Blue leather Skirt and other unique accessories










A blue leather skirt is very unique and edgy because the color is not so common when it comes to leather skirts; no wonder this blue cotton blend A-line leather skirt sells for $450 and it is not even authentic leather! The skirt is really classy though, again, mostly for the color and style. I paired the skirt with a black and white statement sweater, white sock boots, blue woven Cult Gaia bag and neon earrings. Each of these statement pieces, though different colors, complement the blue skirt nicely. In a different outfit, all these different accessories coming together would have been too busy and mismatched; here; the accessories add lots of texture and interest to the outfit. Happy viewing, happy styling.

Tuesday, April 9, 2019

White teddy coat + White knit dress + Styling trends






The teddy bear coat has been trending for a while now and I have had this off white teddy coat in my closet in ages along with this off white sweater dress that I have styled on this blog so many times, first time in this blog post. And just an aside; it is very important for us to take care of whatever belongs to us, but not in a selfish way though. Let go of things you need to let go off and take care of the things you need to keep. I took care of this beautiful knit dress I purchased from Victorias' Secret over ten years ago and that is why I still have it in my closet today.

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