Saturday, October 19, 2013

Black and White-Five: Casual Look

 
 
 
 
 
 


White top and pants: T. J. Maxx
Bag: Random Purchase
Gingham heels: Colin Stuart via Victoriassecret




I wore a lot of black outfits this past summer and this was one of my casual looks earlier in the season. It was a very simple look and the gingham heels and yellow bag was added to add some interest. The blouse which I picked up from T. J. Maxx years ago has some embroidery at the neckline which gives it a bohemian look. I paired it with my old black ankle pants.

Laying in bed presently watching episodes of my favorite show on TLC "Four Houses." It's a twist on the TLC show "Four Weddings" that showcases four contestants and their houses and at the end of the show, the contestant that has the house with the most originality and livability/design wins. I love interior decoration and I'm always curious to see how people showcase their creativity in their homes.

Right now, I can hear loud gospel music drifting from downstairs; Fred Hammond to be precise. My hubby loves Fred Hammond's gospel music a lot. I can tell everyone in the house is awake now. I got to go fix the family some breakfast. I'm thinking of some pancakes and scrambled eggs or probably some bean balls; a local dish from Nigeria made from beans flour and some hot oatmeal. See you later and thanks a lot for visiting.

 PS: In all things in life, always give God thanks for everything. An attitude of gratitude is the best therapy for handling life's problems.

Friday, October 18, 2013

Animal Prints for Fall Work-Outfits

Animal Print Skirt



James Perse short sleeve shirt
shopzoeonline.com



Brown jacket
$1.30 - esprit.de



River Island skirt
$40 - riverisland.com



Steve Madden pumps
stevemadden.com



Prada leather purse
$1,920 - flannelsfashion.com



Alexander McQueen scarve
nordstrom.com


Animal Prints Skirts are on my wish list for fall. Paired with a blazer and colorful scarf, it's a stylish outfit  for work for those fall chilly days.




Red Full Jacket





Kaliko coat
$320 - johnlewis.com





Christian Louboutin leopard shoes
$845 - net-a-porter.com





Mac cosmetic
bloomingdales.com



Another way to add the Animal Print trend to the fall wardrobe is with the use of accessories like shoes and scarves. A very subtle nod to the print trend for fall. I'm not a trend follower but have always loved Animal Prints and I believe it is here to stay all through the seasons.








Teal Color Skirt




Thanks so much for stopping by and do have a fabulous day and always remember that God loves everyone including "you" no matter what.



                                                          Beauty Ojo


 

Thursday, October 17, 2013

Who wore it better?



So, I have had this animal print blouse with balloon sleeves in my closet for a while now and the reason I bought the blouse is because it was on sale at Newportnews and also the fabric is 100% silk. The blouse was catalogued as a dress online but when I checked out the length, I knew there was no way I was going to wear such a short dress. I have paired capris and shorts with it in the past and have always kept the look neutral but recently, I decided to make the outfit more interesting by adding a little bit of color to it. I paired it with a lighter color of capris and wore a pair of red shoes instead of the bronze, gold and beige shoes I have used in the past. I think I like the new look better. What do you think?







Now, who do you think wore it better?...:) Thanks so much for stopping by and see you again soon.


Beauty Ojo


PS: The best way to go through life without stress is to have an attitude of gratitude to God at all times.
(Unknown author)

Tuesday, October 15, 2013

Green Graphics



Dress: Burlington
White Jacket:
Clutch: T.J Maxx
Shoes: Old





This green and white dress was purchased from Burlington Coat factory years ago and it's one of my converted maternity dresses. It's wrinkle free and easy to wear and on days when I desperately need  some infusion of color, it comes really handy.

                                 Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy the rest of the week.

                                                                          Beauty Ojo

Friday, October 11, 2013

Favorite Trends




Cropped Top and Print



Cropped tops and Prints are some of the trends I am loving this season however, I do think that a cropped top has an age appropriate sticker attached to it. Therefore those who are over thirty should embrace this trend with caution. Another way to take on this trend in an age appropriate way is to "fake it." Yes, I said "Fake it!"...:) The orange top above with ruched waistline is just the kind of style that mimics the cropped top. Also, since ruched tops are known to ride up, the blazer is just a necessary part of this outfit.








River Island blazer
$40 - riverisland.com



Oasis animal pants
$67 - oasis-stores.com



Jerome C. Rousseau pumps
$725 - avenue32.com





Foundation
sephora.com



Chanel matte lipstick
beautyencounter.com





Another favorite print of mine for this season is the "gingham print." It is a timeless and classic pattern and getting a piece in black and white gingham would take care of two trends; first, black and white and secondly prints. A pop of color in red, gold or orange would make the outfit stand out.




Black and White and Houndstooth







Raoul top
$325 - liberty.co.uk



Marni skirt
marni.com





Prada bag
$1,835 - flannelsfashion.com



Marc by Marc Jacobs watch
$265 - julesb.co.uk





Pleats are fun and combining them with fun prints like gingham takes the cuteness and fun in the outfit up a notch. For the fall, a blazer and booties are definite accessories to go with the long pleated skirt. Also, a black and white gingham piece would combine well with a piece in a strong color hue and while red is a good combination for the black and white gingham, purple and green are colors that can also complement nicely.









Gingham and Pleats






Draped blazer
$19 - newlook.com







Michael Kors shoulder bag
neimanmarcus.com



Estée Lauder lip stick
lordandtaylor.com



Nail polish
sephora.com




                                         Thanks so much for stopping by and enjoy your weekend.



                                                                                   Beauty Ojo


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