Spring 2014 Trends- Into the Garden

Alexander McQueen

  Floral-Print Long Knuckle-Duster Clutch Bag  


 I'm loving Florals-one of this year's trend. It's out in full bloom in dresses, bags, shoes and various other accessories this year. I think floral prints have always been there and never really left the scene. For someone who does not shop every trend, this is one trend I can not help but indulge. After all, I already have a closet full of floral prints. I used to think that floral prints make one look matronly but I guess I am wrong...

Michael Kors Stretch-Cotton Shirt, Floral-Print Linen Pencil Skirt & Skinny Leather Loop Belt

                           Mary Katrantzou  silver floss bejeweled bow cropped top & Algernon high waist skirt

                                                                                 

                         

                                                   Marc Jacobs Long T-Shirt Dress with Floral Appliques

                                Ralph Lauren Collection Carolina Mod Floral-Print Jacket & Maxine Floral-Print Skirt                    

                                                                               

                            Armani Collezioni Sleeveless Floral-Print Tunic and Cropped Linen-Silk Pants    

Source:     Bergdorfgoodman.com            

                                          

The above selections are beautiful and chic but being designer pieces, they're quite very pricey. A visit to the local fabric store is a must for any lady on a budget who wishes to indulge in this trend. Before then, get into the garden and enjoy the bloom. Thanks so much for visiting.

                                                                                      Beauty Ojo

Print Things

 Hi everyone; this is the outfit I wore to church today. An animal prints jacket over a pair of black pants was needed on such a beautiful day as this. The weather is slowly warming up and it was actually in the upper forties today. It felt so nice that there was no need for layers; jackets, gloves, hats and socks are out the window for now and I think they'll not be needed anymore until next winter. The only thing we have to deal with for now are all the slush and nasty mud from the melting snow. Hello Spring!!!

Jacket: Vintage
Pants: Target
Bag: Liz Claiborne (JC Penny) old
Shoes: Steve Madden via TJ Maxx



Thanks so much for stopping by. My blog turned two last week and it has really been an amazing journey. I have never hosted a giveaway and I have started brainstorming on how I'll celebrate my two years blog anniversary. There is need for celebration so I see giveaways in the nearest future. Now, I'll share with you the scripture for the day.

Romans 12: 1-2

1I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service. 2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.



Thanks so much for stopping by.

Beauty Ojo
 

Purple and brown going down..

 Hi beautiful people of Blogsville, I hope we are all having a wonderful week so far. I can't wait for spring to get here! The temperature is gradually getting warmer in Minneapolis. It was in the teens today and it felt like seventies! (in our minds, that is...:-)) It's going to get warmer the rest of the week and that is good news. This is what I wore to church last Sunday. I have started adding color gradually to my wardrobe and cannot wait to bloom when Spring gets here...:-) sixteen more days to the official start of Spring people! woot! woot!!

 

Brown jacket and top: old

Skirt: Custom made

Bag: Franco Santos

Shoes: J Crew

Bracelet/necklace: old

 

 

Thanks so much for stopping by and do have a wonderful week.

 

 

Beauty Ojo

And the Oscar goes to!

And the OSCAR goes to!!!

 

I usually do not blog about Hollywood award shows or so called TV personalities because I rather spend that time/blog post on some other topic more meaningful to me. I am not judging anyone but in my own opinion, most of those  TV personalities out there do not make efforts to present themselves as proper role models. It's not just about being a fashion icon, you have to live your life as a role model too.

 

That being said, I could not help it but dedicate a blog post to last night's winner of the supporting actress role at the OSCARS. And the Oscar goes to Lupita Nyong'o!!!! The beautiful, stylish and talented actress is indeed a winner in all aspects. Her remarkable role in the movie 12 years a Slave paid off. I like the way Jennifer Lawrence embraced and rejoiced with Lupita too even though she was also a nominee in the same category.

Photos Courtsey of: Entertainmentweekly.com

 The Bible said "Rejoice with those that rejoice and weep with those that weep." (Romans 12:15)



                                                                             Beauty Ojo

Love All...

Hi Everyone, I hope the week is going well. This is what I wore last week to my son's school for the parents/teachers conference. It was a very cold, cold day and all I cared about was getting warm so, I put on layers and layers of clothing. I did have a baby nine weeks ago (just in case there is anyone reading this post/blog for the first time) and I still have on the baby/pregnancy weight but that is not what makes me huge in this picture...:-) Like I said before, it is all the layers of clothing.

 

So, why am I emphasizing this fact? The point I am really trying to make is this. Fat, skinny, medium or whatever; love them all! Do not discriminate. A person might be fat or so skinny right now and you do not know why or how they are like that or what brought them there so do not be so quick to throw stones...:-) Also, some might be gay while others are straight and it is okay. Never, never discriminate. The Bible never teaches discrimination. When Jesus Christ was on this earth, he loved everyone; sinners, tax collectors, Jews, brown or white. He loved everyone irrespective of their orientation and that was why he was able to die for us all so that we can be cleansed of our sins. Jesus ate with the tax collectors (Luke 19: 1-10) who were regarded as great sinners at that time because of their extortion and corruption. Jesus also went further to say that he did not come for the righteous but the unrighteous; the healthy people do not need a doctor, only the sick do. (Matthew 9: 11-13)

 

Top (dress worn as top): Victoriassecret

Scarf: Target

Skirt: Chadwicks

Tights: Express

Booties: Victoriassecret

Now, back to my outfit; I am wearing a sweater dress (previously worn here) as a top. I have had this corduroy midi skirt for a while and it only gets worn on very chilly days as this. The long black tights and booties were needed as part of the "getting warm campaign"...:-). Then I had to throw in a splash of color with the fuchsia scarf. There were various pieces of clothing underneath it all too and then a jacket which I took off to take these pictures. It started snowing again as I took the pictures and the snow flakes just whipped across my face. Anyway, In sub zero temperatures, the first focus is to get warm rather than being stylish; and yes, I looked fat and bulky but it's all good. "Love All.."

                     Thanks for visiting and for leaving your warm and stylish comments...:-)

                                                                         Beauty Ojo

Against a block of Ice

Hi all, I hope we are all having a wonderful week so far. Yeah, this is me leaning against a block of ice or a block of snow whatever you want to call it;  and this is what I wore to church last Sunday. I wore an emerald green suede jacket over a pair of tailored pants and white tee and completed the look with a pair of light green nine west heels. The outfit was all about the green jacket because it was a huge splash of color. I spent some time trying to see if the look was better off with a pair of black pointed toe pumps before I finally decided on the green heels.

      

 

These pictures were taken after I got back from church and I looked a little tired but I really did have a nice time in church. A lot was said about faith and how important it is to trust God in every situation of our lives. Sometimes, when we encounter some problems in our lives, it really does feel like we have hit a block of ice and that there is no solution to the problem. The right attitude to have at such times is to keep on believing that God can cause a change in that situation according to his will. All we have to do is to keep on believing and hold unto our faith. Eventually, the block of ice would melt and turn into water and it would flow away and we would stand on solid ground!

                                                   Green Jacket: Old
                                                                White tee: Hanes
                                                                 Pants: Isaac Mizrahi (Target)
                                                                 Shoes: Nine West
                                                                 Bag: Kenneth Cole Reaction

 Spring is almost here. Let's continue to love God and also continue to bring on the color splashes! Thanks so much for visiting.

 

 

 

**Kisses**

 

Beauty Ojo

 

Happy or Sad?

Hi everyone; hope we are all keeping warm in this never ending Winter?...:-) We are currently having a winter storm in Minnesota. I took these pictures about two hours ago just when the snow flakes started flying. Right now, we have close to four inches of snow on the ground and there are huge flakes still dropping from the sky. I am happy that I'm home on maternity leave and do not have to do a lot of driving; that means I get to play in the snow with my kids whenever I want...;-) However, I understand that there are others that have to wake up and clean the snow from their driveways, from their cars and then drive in it to work. On the other hand, there are others who rely on the snow to make a living; like those who work on the ski resort. So, some are happy for the snow storm while others are not. Well, I'm home wearing my old sweater dress I purchased from Victoriassecret a while back. I layered it with a yellow scarf for some splash of color and a faux fur vest I recently purchased from a local mall. I love the snaps on the vest. My new booties from Victoriassecret completed the look.

 

Sweater dress: Victoriassecret

Vest: Neighborhood boutique

Scarf: T. J. Maxx

Tights: Express

Booties: Victoriassecret

Happy or sad? Whose side are you on if you are among those dealing with the winter blues right now?

Thanks so much for your comments...:-)

Beauty Ojo

Red and taupe

 Hi all, it was a beautiful day in Minneapolis today. The temperature was about 19 degrees and it was really sunny. It felt so nice that there was not even a need to wear layers. I decided to go with this color combination; red and taupe for today. Spring is around the corner so, I'm slowly bringing my color game on and taking it higher and higher...:-)

Jacket: Old
Shirt: Victoriassecret
Scarf: Loft
Pants: Victoriassecret
Shoes: Isaac Mizrahi (Nordstrom)

The service for today was so great too and it was a lot to meditate on. The scripture that really touched my heart is;

 

 

Ephesians 3: 19-20.

 

 

19 And to know the love of Christ, which passeth knowledge, that ye might be filled with all the fullness of God.

20 Now unto him that is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us.

 

I'll be thinking of these scriptures while I bring you more colorful combinations from my mini closet. Thanks so much for reading and have a wonderful week.

 

 

 

Beauty Ojo

 

 

Favorite Spring Trends Part One

 

Hi Everyone; here is cheers to a great weekend! I hope everyone is doing great. I just want to share some of my favorite trends for Spring 2014. I get a lot of e-mails from some of my favorite departmental stores which showcase sales, discounts and styling tips and when I got a mail recently from Bergdorf Goodman about some of the Spring Trends for 2014, I instantly liked these pieces.

 

TRIBAL BEATS 

 

 

Donna Karan embroidered one-sleeve asymmetric printed gown.

                   

                                                                                                                                     

Ashley Pittman Multi stone Kutona Dark Horn Bangle

                                                                            

Valentino Leather Fringe Sandal

 

                                Alexander McQueen Feather Print Strapless Chiffon Gown.

 

                Donna Karan hand painted python jacket, sleeveless V-neck wrap dress and leather belt 

 

                                                              THE SHINING  

 

                                       Lanvin Batwing-Sleeve Washed Metallic Dress, Dark Green                    

 

                                   Lanvin Snake-Print Envelope Crossbody Bag, Bronze                    

                                                                                 

                                                                                    

                                   Tom Ford Low-Heel Pointed-Toe Metallic Pump, Purple

 

                                                                         

Lanvin Paillette Embroidered Tulle Blouse & Metallic Brocade Skirt

 

 

          Akris Zebra Knit Pullover, Embroidered Midi Skirt & Ai-Buckle Stretch Belt 

 

Credits/Source: Bergdorfgoodman.com

 

                       Thanks so much for stopping by and for leaving your comments and thoughts.

 

 

                                                                 BeautyOjo