Maxi Dress + a Hat

 

 

 

 

Happy Thursday Friends; first of all, I want to say a big "Thank-you" to everyone that stops by this blog. I really appreciate your readership and support. I do not have the best pictures or the best layout and I'm tired of apologizing for my picture quality on here (which actually are taken by my kids with my iPhone camera) but I'm really amazed that other bloggers and visitors do not mind the pictures and they keep stopping by to read and leave comments. So, thank-you all so much. I really appreciate you. Blogging has nothing to do with soliciting for "likes" and "comments" but really all about the love for "Publishing and Sharing."

 

 

So, I wore this outfit to Church yesterday for our midweek bible study and you might not know it from the blurry pictures but I am layered-up like an onion. I wore a tank-top maxi black dress over a turtle neck sweater dress and wore my over the knee boots all in this one outfit (due to the freezing temperature) and also a long camel color coat that reaches down to my ankles which I took off to take these pictures 🙆  Then, I flipped on a burgundy color floppy hat for extra warmth and pop of color. Yes! I got the cold taken care of! 😂

 

 

Do you know what else I'm happy to take care of? 2017! Yes, 2017 is my year, my baby, and I'm going to take control of it and take care of it the whole year through and by this I mean that I have all things under control by the grace of God. And to take care of it, I'll be doing all I need to succeed according to God's word. I'll read my bible more, pray more and show the love of God to others. Thanks so much for reading.

 

 

                          Maxi dress: Victoriassecret (old) / Turtle neck dress layered underneath: old / Floppy hat: LOFT / Boots: Altuzarra / Shoulder bag: Jacqueline Ferrar

 

 

 

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In the deep purple

 

Happy Wednesday Friends; I hope the new year is still going great. I'm going to make todays post as short as I can because seriously; I'm tired of whining about my Minnesota weather. The only thing I'll like to say though is that; "we're still in the deep freeze weather wise" with some moderate temperature thrown in here and there.  I decided to use the deep purple color of my sweater as the topic for this post.

This is an outfit comprising of some of the old pieces from my closet. The color combination definitely makes this cold weather bearable. Purple is one of my favorite colors and it is a color that always brings a smile to my face; pairing this deep purple sweater with this graffiti print pencil skirt definitely made my day brighter and warmer. To see how I styled this pencil skirt in a previous post, click HERE. Thank-you for reading.

 

 

 

 

                            Purple sweater: Talbots / Pencil skirt: Target / Boots: Chinese Laundry / bag: Jacqueline Ferrar

 

 

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Burgundy mock wrap skirt + A fur stole

Happy Tuesday 😀 This post really validates my love for faux fur this season. I have been draping faux fur stoles over most of my outfits recently and I don't think I'm going to stop anytime soon; ha! ha!! So, this is the outfit I wore to Church on Sunday and it might look a little matchy-matchy but at the time, there was no way I was going to leave the house without a scarf and this burgundy color stole I purchased over the holiday was the perfect accessory to go with this burgundy color mock skirt I bought from Boohoo two winters ago. Burgundy is a color that is somewhat prevalent in the fall and winter season and can be perfect in accessories too like the pair of booties I blogged about HERE. At the moment, I'm also loving this beautiful burgundy color velvet clutch HERE



It was freezing last Sunday and I was supposed to wear stockings with this outfit for warmth but I was running late for Church and did not want to waste more time looking for my stockings (I need to do a better job organizing my closet) so I just draped my long camel color coat over this outfit and I felt warm and cozy.The long coat also provided a deep contrast to the matchy-matchy burgundy color and I'm sorry I did not get a picture of it. What do you think of faux fur stoles ladies? Yay! or Nay? Thanks so much for reading.

 

 

 

 

           Top: Victorias secret (old) / Skirt: Boohoo / Booties: Isaac Mizrahi / Faux fur Stole: similar HERE

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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Plaid Pant + Short furry Vest for Work Monday

Happy Monday Friends; our weather has warmed up a bit and would be bearable for the next two days before we get into the deep freeze again by Wednesday. Any rise in temperature calls for a little change in my winter wardrobe. For work wear Monday today, I'm putting on plaid pants and like I mentioned in a previous post HERE, "plaid prints" if styled right, is great for work.

 

 

The obvious color to complement this pants was cream or of-white although a deep solid color like cobalt blue, beige or red would have worked too. My cream color Vera Wang tote and suede block heels, blogged about HERE completed the look. Oh, did I forget to mention the short furry vest? Such a fun  addition to the outfit in my opinion. I purchased the vest from Nordstrom a couple of years ago and actually contemplated taking off the hood but left it on at the last minute. What are your thoughts on plaid pants; yay! or nay?

 

                                Pants: Loft / Top: Victoriassecret (old) / Pumps: HERE lower budget options HERE and HERE / Vest: Nordstrom Another option on sale HERE / Tote: Vera Wang via Kohls

I'm starting the week off so excited for the new year and all the amazing things in store for me because I know my God got me. I had an awesome time in church yesterday too and believe me when I say; going to God's house on Sunday is a great way to start off the new week. I wish you all a good one wherever you are....*Kisses*

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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A Coat + Denim Styleboard for the Weekend

So, it is weekend and weekend is for casual wear unless you have a party or an event to dress up to. I'm sharing some casual winter fashion on the blog today with much emphasis placed on the coat. An oversized colorful coat in a solid color or print is a winner any cold winter day.

Throw this mustard color coat over a striped sweater and black denim and you have the perfect outfit to run errands in over the weekend. Also, throw in a leopard print clutch to complement the mustard color coat and the outfit would stand out anywhere.

 

 

 

 

 

This oversized grey coat is an icing on the cake for this white sweater and denim look and the trendy velvet clutch is a nice accessory to pair with the outfit for that last minute errand at the end of the day or for a date to the movies. In other words, statement coats like the ones featured in these outfits, transform a casual look from boring to glam; don't you think?

 

 

 

 

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Designer Alert - Aisle Style

                                                                         Aisle Style


                                                                                  
Happy Friday friends; today's post is about a special designer/brand known as Aisle Style which specializes in the sale of special occasion dresses for events like weddings, proms, homecomings and communions including any other special event you have planned. It might be a new year but it is not too early to start shopping for that dress or outfit to wear to events during the course of the year. In a couple of months, it is going to be Prom and graduation season and if you need to stand out for that occasion, you'll want to head over to Aisle Style to do some shopping.

This online store has lots of beautiful, quality dresses at very good prices and having perused their website myself, I can tell that the designers pay close attention to every detail, design and quality of  dresses that they sell and they also guarantee global delivery. Although I have not made a purchase on this site yet but I had some communication with their customer service staff when I was introduced to this brand and I really liked and enjoyed the professional and courteous interaction that we had and good customer service is of high importance to me and I'm sure it is to you too. Below, I have highlighted some of the categories of fashion that I really liked on Aisle Style.




                                                        Bridesmaid Dresses UK

There are lots of beautiful bridesmaid dresses with different hemlines and necklines; short dresses, long dresses, tea length, V-neck, sleeveless and even maternity dresses for that special pregnant family member or friend that you want to be in your wedding party. Check out the selections HERE




                                                          
                                          Prom Dresses

The need to look good for prom cannot be overemphasized and there is a large stock of beautiful Prom dresses to fit every body type and also different lengths, fabrics and style to choose from. Another great perk of shopping on this site is that there is so much detail and description about every dress on their site like sizing, kind of fabric, colors available, tailoring time and shipping information. Check out their Prom selections HERE




                                                        Wedding Dresses
                                                                        

And yes! there are wedding dresses...there can be no Aisle style fashion without wedding dresses in my opinion because the wedding dress is the big deal and there is a huge selection on this site. I have been married for over a decade and not shopping for any wedding dress but I'll definitely refer friends to this site I'm sure you'll do the same too after checking out their selections HERE. There are so many dresses to choose from but the detailed filter on the site helps you to search for the type of dress that you want based on your style and budget.





                                                       Communion Dresses


              

There is also a large selection of communion dresses for the little ones and the dresses are just as beautiful and chic as the grown-up dresses on the site. And again, the filter on the site is detailed enough to help make your shopping a hassle free one. Also for a small fee, Aisle Style  can ensure a perfect fit for your dresses with a custom measurement service. Check out the selections of communion dresses HERE.

The only reservation I have about this site is that their prices are listed in Pounds and not Dollars so make sure to do a google search on currency equivalence or conversion when you shop on the site; and also pay close attention to the sizing measurements because clothes made overseas tend to run smaller in size. Happy Shopping...





                                       **Sponsored Post but all opinions are mine.**





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Teal Coat + white washed Denim

Happy Thursday Everyone. My last post was on getting the colors out during the winter season and this post is just a follow up on that. For this post, I'm putting on very summery pieces; a white button down shirt over a pair of white washed, distressed blue denim pants which somewhat look like white denim in these pics. You definitely would not believe that the temperature was freezing in these pics; maybe because the sun was out but the temperature was about -5*F. It takes less than 30 minutes to get frost bite in such weather but I was not so cold; I was "freezzzing happy!"

 

 

Yes, that is what a happy outfit or comfortable outfit can do to your mood. When the weather is all grey, cold and moody, people seem to get depressed and cranky a lot; ask the psychologists; they'll tell you more about this "Cold weather blues." It's always easier to feel merry and happy when the weather is nice and the sun is out; maybe this is the main reason people go to vacation in sunny beautiful places and not snowy Minnesota...😂

 

 

Okay, back to this outfit; all I needed to do to transform it from summer to Winter was to throw on my heavy teal color coat with a hood and a pair of suede boots which I have had for like forever; over ten years now...hehehe, weathered and beaten by the snow 😅

 

 

 

 

 

                             Teal Coat: Macys (old) /Denim: Loft / Suede boots: old / Bag: Express

 

 

 

 

So that is it for today's outfit and the styling tip I have for the day is that you never let the cold weather dictate your mood. You can wear summery outfits in the winter and just glam or warm it up with winter accessories like gloves, hats, over the knee boots and warm, cozy coats. When you feel depressed, think happy thoughts. Also, being a Christian woman, I'll take it further and tell you that; "Faith works all the time." So, "Faith" it till you make it! I love you for stopping by here and reading.


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Yellow Color Coat + blanket Scarf

Happy Wednesday friends; first of all, I'll like to apologize for the quality of the pictures in this post. When you have your little kid as your professional photographer, this is what happens...😂 However, I'm sure if you squint a little bit more, you'll be able to see the outfit I'm wearing...😂 Okay, I'm just kidding!! If anything, I'm quite sure you can see my mustard color coat though. It is an old piece I whopped out of my closet on a freezing afternoon. I threw a blanket scarf over it, paired the whole look with a dark denim pants and over the knee boots and I was out the door; definitely casual at its best.

Hey! I must say too that the blanket scarf is the best thing to happen to fashion lately. To say the truth, it does elevate winter fashion to a whole new level. A blanket scarf wrapped around your neck or thrown over your shoulders keeps you warm and stylish all the time. If you live in the temperate region, make sure you get a couple of them in great colors or print; usually, they look more stylish when they have a plaid or grid print (in my opinion). This freezing temperature is not going to take the fashion or style out of me. All my colorful coats and blanket scarfs are out of the closet and would be taking their turns this winter. See you in the next fashion post; *Kisses...*

 

 

 

                                Mustard color Coat: old / Denim: Victorias secret (old) / Boots: Colin Stuart / Bag: Express

 

 

 

 

 

 

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