Holiday Lookbook: Sequin Skirt + Floral Pumps

A sequin skirt is an essential holiday piece because you can create several outfits with it. This pencil sequin mesh skirt from Chico's has since sold out but there are other designs available like this piece here and this beautiful metallic piece here. When it comes to styling sequin pieces, the styling options are quite versatile. For this look, I paired my skirt with a short sleeve turtle neck top from Boohoo and floral pumps with jewel embellishments; a pair I purchased years ago. A pair of disc earrings  and a bracelet and velvet envelope clutch similar here completed the look. This look is a mix of textures; sequins, velvet and floral which embodies the Christmas spirit; the coming together of families and friends to celebrate birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Jesus is the reason for the season everyone. This look can be worn to any informal event like a Christmas party, dinner date or any other holiday gatherings. For a more formal look, throw on a blazer and you are good to go.

How I styled my Christmas Sweater

Hi Friends, I hope the week is going great so far. I had a bit of technical glitch on the blog that I just found out a few hours ago. I wrote and scheduled my Monday post last week hoping that it went live on Monday morning but was surprised when I logged in today and found out that the post did not publish and I had to publish it manually today. So, if you stopped by my blog yesterday and did not see any post for Monday, I apologize. I did some investigation and I found out that it was my own error; I scheduled the post without hitting the "publish button" so it remained as a draft instead of "auto-publish." If you've noticed, I have published a post every day for the past months and I also have posts scheduled every day for the rest of the year. I do not have any sponsored posts or campaigns on my blog presently; all my outfits are from my own closet so, I can publish my posts any time even if I have to do it retrospectively. Sponsored posts usually go with schedules and deadlines which can be just as hectic as having a regular job sometimes. My blog is my personal style diary and I do everything at my own pace which I totally love and enjoy. Thank you so much for your readership and support on here. I don't know if I can still do daily blog posts next year but we'll see how it goes...

Work wear Monday: What to wear to Work in the Holiday Season

Grey and black are my favorite colors to wear in the cold weather season and also my favorite color combination for work wear. For this look, I wore a regular work wear; a grey pant suit with black color turtle neck top. I purchased the pant suit a couple of summers ago from The Limited and my top is a recent purchase from Boohoo. The top went on sale recently and I purchased up to five colors. The quality is great and it was such a good discount. High neck, turtle neck or roll neck tops are essential pieces to have in the fall and winter season because they not only keep you warm, they are stylish as well. To add a little holiday style to my work wear, I completed my look with a pair of black glitter sock ankle boots which really did not photograph well. My hubs gifted the boots to me last Christmas and they are definitely my favorite pair of boots right now. The glitter boots or pumps is a fun way to add a holiday accessory into your work wear. A faux croc embellished bag made this look office ready. Have a blessed week.

Jewelry Sale

If you are looking to buy some jewelry for yourself or a friend this holiday season, there is a sale going on currently at Loft. Many beautiful jewelry pieces; earrings, bracelets and necklaces have been marked down  at 40% off with code HOLIDAY. These pieces are great for stocking stuffers for young nieces, sisters and girlfriends. The selections on this list are some of my favorites. Check out the sale by clicking on the links below.

How to style a leopard prints skirt for a holiday Party

The first thing that came to my mind when I saw this No. 21 pleated leopard prints skirt online was Christmas party. The beige color of the skirt with the red color contrast hem is so edgy and festive. I paired the skirt with a beige color or oatmeal color sweater with waist ties and black floral brooch. The red color beret complements the skirt nicely and the red color Staud bucket bag and black open toe Gianvito Rossi ankle boots elevates the edginess of the outfit. To recreate this look with budget friendly pieces, check out the links below.

Shoe Lovin' - Glitter Satin Pumps

It is the season of sparkly and glitter and this pair of Jimmy Choo glitter pumps would add all the sparkles and shine you need to a holiday outfit. I love the iridescent color of the pumps which makes it great to pair with almost any outfit. Glitter pumps are special occasion shoes that can be worn to parties and events like weddings, showers, the whole year through and at the end of the year, they can become our favorite holiday shoe. At close to $800 a pair, these shoes are pretty expensive but the best time to snag a pair is during this holiday season when big designer stores give discounts or shopping points to their customers. A similar design is currently on sale at the Farfetch website here and low price replicas can be purchased  from smaller brands like this d'Orsay design on the Macy's website and this pair from Kate Spade. Happy shopping, happy styling.

Styling a Leather Skirt for the Holiday

Leather skiers might not be a huge trend this fall, they are however a closet staple, an essential of some sorts. I scored this pencil leather skirt off of Loft a few years ago and love to restyle it over and over in the cold weather months. My favorite way of styling my leather skirt in the fall or winter is by pairing it with boots. When I want to tone down the edginess of the leather skirt, I throw in some faux faux in the form of a shawl, vest or bag. For this look here, I layered a turtle neck sweater into my leather pencil skirt, threw on my leather Altuzarra boots which actually adds to the edginess of the skirt and added my faux fur vest which toned everything down. When I got too warm, I rolled up my faux fur vest (which I purchased from Forever 21 years ago) into a ball and just carried it in my arms like a clutch. So, if you are styling your leather pieces for the holiday, mixing in warm and fuzzy accessories with it would make it holiday chic. Aside from faux fur shawl and scarfs, a good quality felt hat is a great idea too. I also like this Topshop teddy faux fur bucket bag here. Check out the other blog post I made of this outfit here.

The Animal Prints Skirt to wear to Work

Happy Monday everyone. I am sharing a quick look that I wore a few weeks ago and it deals with styling animal  prints for work. This print that is trending a great deal can be styled for a conservative work environment when it is done right. I chose this white color cheetah prints skirt that is an old purchase from Target and believe me when I tell you that this white and black color cheetah prints outfit is more appropriate for work than the regular brown color animal prints like this one here and here. (Although. it also depends on how it is styled and how strict your work environment is when it comes to fashion) To make my skirt more work appropriate, I added a black color blazer which I layered over a high neck short sleeved sweater. A pair of black pumps and a black mini bag completed the look. What say you about taking the animal prints trend to the conservative work space? I love you for stopping by. Enjoy the rest of the week.

Colorful Berets you need to complete your Holiday Outfit

Berets have been around for a long time and have added interest, textures and color to the outfits of stylish women for years. They might have originated from the wardrobes of Parisian women before spreading to other parts of the globe and now become a huge trend this fall. Berets are so stylish now more than ever before as they come in different fabrics and designs as opposed to the traditional plain wool or cashmere beret.

A colorful beret like the bright red pictured above found on the Shein Website can add a pop of color to any outfit. It can be paired with a monochrome outfit like an all black or all neutral outfit and can also be paired with florals and other patterns. The traditional wool beret also comes accessorized with pearls and sequins which add textures and interest to a regular or basic outfit. Then we have leather berets, plaid berets, sequins and even animal prints berets. 'want to add this stylish accessory to your wardrobe this fall and winter? Check out the selections below.

           

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The number one Accessory you need for the Holiday: Multi color sequin vintage Clutch

How much clutches can a lady have? Plenty! if you ask me 😀We need cute little clutches to go with our dressy outfits especially at this time of the year. This sequin vintage clutch is the latest addition to my closet nd it is a thrift find from Arcs Value Village. If you are not familiar with the organization, it is a Thrift store and donation center that has its origin from the state of Minnesota. There are four stores located in my city and they are set up to generate funds to help children and adults with developmental disabilities. The stores are clean, spacious and well organized with personal stylists at hand to help you if you are new to thrifting. Most people that work at these stores are volunteers and I must say the stores are the best consignment and thrift stores in my city.