Grey Monochrome Styling: Long Coat + Clear Bag

Happy Monday everyone; this another monochrome styling on the blog today just like the one I did here. This time, I'm doing an all grey monochromatic look that is suitable to wear to work any day this season. I know it is spring already but it is still cold here; cold enough to keep putting on layers. Here, I wore a grey color turtle neck sweater over grey color pants and this pants are really comfy; an old purchase from Macy's. The statement piece in this outfit is this long grey coat which I donned on more for style than for warmth because I was already dressed warm with the sweater. And as usual, this is one of the coats I got from the consignment store. It is a pre-owned 100% wool coat that would sell for hundreds of dollars new, at the retail store but I got it for less than a hundred bucks. This plaid transparent bag tote that I blogged about here completed the look along with this V-style  slip on booties. This look is suitable for work and any other formal event on a very cold day. What have you been up to? Thanks so much for stopping by here 😆

Shoe Lovin'

I have been loving embellished shoes al lot lately to the extent that I even did some DIY on a couple of my pumps like the one I wore in this post here. So, when I saw this black embellished pumps on the Nordstrom website, it was pretty much love at first sight. I love the combination of faux silver and cymbals embellishment and this would look great paired with denim and a white tee or paired with an all black outfit. If you want to check out the pumps, they come in two other colors; blush suede and lilac suede here.

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Camel Coat + Brown Accessories

It is my blog's seven years anniversary and I'm really thankful to God and grateful for my readers and everyone who stops by here. I have thought of quitting so many times but realized that is even harder to quit than it is to run this blog. I have taken blog breaks so many times over the years but found out that the break only stops short of me publishing my posts. I still take pictures and write blog posts while I'm on break; after all, it's somewhat easy; I take all my pictures around my home using a tripod and remote control. So, I found out that, so long as I wear clothes and have internet connection, it'll be hard to really stop writing. Also, I end up publishing all my archived or draft posts when I'm done with my break; haha! 😊 Again, happy blog anniversary to me!

How to style a Sweat Shirt for Work.

I do not wear sweatshirts often but this piece I am wearing here is my favorite and it comes into heavy rotation in the cold season. Another sweatshirt that I own and have styled on the blog is this cropped graphic sweatshirt here. We all know that sweatshirts are very casual and are really meant for lounging (if it is really oversized) and occasional trips to the grocery store unless you are a high school or college student. I am showing in this post how I styled a sweatshirt for work; and not so formal work, that is. If you work in a very corporate space, sweat shirts are a complete no-no. However, these days, a lot of jobs are more relaxed when it comes to work attire and work wear has become less formal day by day. For this look, I paired my cream color sweat shirt with a very long plaid pants and topped the look with a wine color coat since the weather is still chilly. It is a very simple look that can be worn to work and the key is to keep the whole look simple and classy. My tips for styling this look include;



Keep it neutral and fitted:


If you choose to style a sweatshirt for an outing where you would like to look well put together, ensure that the sweatshirt is of a neutral color like creams, browns, black and very light greys. Stay away from very loud colors and definitely stay away from whites. A white sweatshirt screams too casual for me. Another tip is to ensure that the sweatshirt is a little fitted. It can be a little boxy too depending on the kind of pants you want to wear with it.

The number one bag for the Summer

Summer might seem so far away because spring just started not too long ago but when you look in the stores, you can tell that it is closer than you think. A lot of retail stores have already stocked up for the summer and from what I see, the straw bag or woven bag is still the official bag of the season. The only difference in the trend this year is that we are going to start seeing more of  colorful straw/woven bags and also rope straw bags. This red woven rope bag from Topshop is a show stopper. It's color, size and material from which it was made, makes it a statement bag. The styling options for this piece are just endless. Pair it with denims for that cool and edgy casual vibes or pair it with whites for a great pop of color.

Beautiful dresses to add to your closet from SHEIN

Easter and Mother's Day holidays/celebration are around the corner and it is time to add one or two pieces to your wardrobe if you can afford it.  The holiday sales and discounts that are present at this time, entices us to freshen up our wardrobe.You know how it is ladies; you wear an outfit to an event one time and you are a bit reluctant to wear it to a second event or party especially when you have the same circle of friends. If you are considering getting new outfit for the upcoming celebrations, consider shopping at SHEIN.


With stores like Shein, gone are the days when ladies would spend lots of money fitting their wardrobe with new essentials for a new season or the holidays. With just $50 today, you can get a good outfit (a dress) and accessories to wear to an event. The quality might not be the best; but surely good enough for a one time appearance when you are on a budget. And then, there is always the styling option of mixing high and lows. Below are some of my favorite selections right now after filtering through the hundreds of dress options. Happy viewing.

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Wine color Monochrome Outfit + Tweed oversized Coat

In my previous post, I styled a monochromatic neutral look and for this post today, I decided to do another monochromatic styling with a punch of color this time. I paired my wine color cable knit sweater over a pair of wine color corduroy pants and the cable knit on the sweater adds texture to the outfit. For warmth, I threw on a tweed coat to break the monochromatic styling. A black pair of ankle boots and a black purse completed this simple, casual look. In warmer weather, the coat can be switched out for a light weight blazer. This look can be worn to most casual events and just about anywhere by switching out a piece or two. Again for warmer temps, I can switch out the sweater for a neck-tie blouse like this piece here.

Pleated Skirt Sale at Asos

My love for pleated skirt just cannot be explained in a few words. Pleat Skirts are sophisticated and glamorous and edgy and classy at the same time. It is also a style of skirt that can be worn by any lady irrespective of her size or age. This style of skirt can be dressed up or down and can be styled for just about any occasion. Asos is my favorite brand (store) at the moment because it recently released lots of beautiful pleated pieces in beautiful colors and styles. This skirt style has become a classic over the recent years so it is a trend that is around every season. If you are interested in snagging a few pieces for your closet, check out some of my favorite selections on sale at Asos right now and they are selling out fast. If you want to see the previous post where I styled this blue number, check it out here. See you in the next post.

The Pant Suit: A Closet Essential and how to shop for an affordable Set

Pant Suits have been a classic for a very long time and when any fashion piece is a classic, it is not even regarded as a trend anymore. it is way past a trend; It is a wardrobe essential, a staple that every woman should have in their closet and that is the story of the pant suit. I have had this black pant suit for a while now and it is actually separates; a different blazer and pair of black pant paired together to create this pantsuit look previously blogged about here. This spring and summer, pantsuits would be a huge trend and if you do not own one yet, you can check out Asos Website where you can find different styles and colors of pantsuits at affordable price point.



Another tip for shopping for pant suits is by buying the blazer and bottom separately but you really have to take great care to match the blazer to the bottom as much as possible. I purchased most of my pantsuits this way and was able to save money by the mix and match buying and styling. I love the thrill of hunting for the perfect bottom for my blazers. And since most of them are thrifted for less than $10, I'm able to get a good pantsuit for less than $50. If styling (mix and match) is not necessarily your thing and you do not mind splurging on a new pantsuit for over a hundred dollars, then go ahead and check out some of my favorite picks from Asos below.

The number one trending shoe color for Spring

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 I remember when floral shoes used to be a huge trend for spring; yes, floral flats, sneakers, heels....the trend is different this season unless you have a pair of neon floral shoes. Neon color is trending this spring and I think it might extend into the summer months and while we have different neon colors like orange and fuchsia, lemon or lime color neon seems to be riding on top. And there are different shades of it too. Put three or four neon green pieces together and you will understand what I mean by saying that there are different shades of the color. A neon color shoe would add a beautiful pop of color to a white tee and denim look and would also look good paired with a black dress. It is all about having fun with this unexpected color this season. Check out some of my favorite shoe selections below.