How to style the color Purple and POLYVORE years later...

The color purple is still as trendy as ever in this space along with other shades of the color; lavender, lilac...so you are going to be seeing a lot of outfit inspiration on here. The above set was created by me on Shoplook.io Website and I love the color combination and accessories I paired together for the look. However, the pieces that make up the look are quite expensive and I decided to link up less expensive items below just in case we need some inspiration in recreating this look. Talking about this look, the skirt is a statement piece mostly for the beautiful color and the asymmetrical design. When I first  saw it, I knew right away that I wanted to style it as a summer piece so I paired a pair of sunglasses with it and mint color accessories in the bag and pointed toe mules. The multi color earrings tied the whole look together. This look can be worn to a graduation party or to a wedding.  Click on the links below to check out budget friendly pieces.

How to style a colorful Pant Suit for Spring

Hi there 😀 My name is Beauty Ojo and you are welcome to my blog. How are you? 😂 I feel like I have to re-introduce myself again since I have been gone from the blog for a while, sort of. I have been here for the last two months but actually away too and if you are confused a little, I'll explain. The last time I did a public post was two months ago in this post here. I went on an impromptu blog vacation thereafter (more on that later) but it was a partial vacation because I was still writing; doing blog posts and taking pictures but I never published them; just put them in my archives instead. So, if you want to see all that I did while I was away, you can start here and read up to the newer posts by clicking on the link at the far left corner, at the bottom of the last post (on top the "Get to know Me" Gadget) until you find yourself here 😅

Why I can't get enough of the Animal Prints trend

When you think the animal prints trend is fading away, it re-invents itself in a very chic and edgy way. It was all about the leopard prints last fall and then snake prints came into the scene and the trend is going stronger than ever. The snake prints skirt is the new it-trend of the season and I just can't get enough of it because it is so classy and edgy. It is even better when the skirt is in pleats; you know I love me a pleat skirt. This one I'm wearing is from HM and it sold out pretty quickly because the price was super affordable. There is a similar style here but the price is steep. I also love this dress here sans the sleeves. I wish the sleeves was a little more modest.

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.