Sunday Look: Holiday Red “The Beginning in Houndstooth”

Hello guys, welcome to December! Can you believe this year is almost over? I just wanted to jump on here and welcome you to December. I also hope you enjoyed your Thanksgiving Holiday. I must admit the four day weekend was nice! I cooked and hosted for fifteen. Yay me! 🙂

As we approach my favorite time of the year, I can’t help but be excited. I’m so ready for all the glitz and glamour that the holiday brings. Not forgetting the real reason for the season.

If you’ve followed me in the past, you know that I love wearing RED the entire month of December. I’m not sure I can pull it off again this year, but I’m sure going to try.

I’ve started this Holiday season with a red and black houndstooth Poncho. The cape and poncho are back, and they’re more sleek and sophisticated than ever. Especially this one with a faux fur collar. It added another level of sophistication. I simply draped this one over a sleeveless sheath dress. I loved the look. It was almost a one and done.

Accessorizing was never easier. I wore red drop earrings and added a gold broach to the fur collar, that’s it! I wore black knee-high boots for the finish.

My BAG today was a dressy black leather medium tote with a Chanel chain.

Let the RED Glam begin…

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Cape: (a no name)

Boots: Sam Edelman

Bag: BCBGeneration

Matthew 2:1-12

Sunday Look: Snake Print Top

Happy Sunday! I’m back! My computer died on me about a month ago and I haven’t been able to share outfit details with you. Today I’m sitting here in front of my new computer.

I have some very exciting news to share. I’ve been selected to be a rewardStyle influencer. You will be able to follow me, styleyourbestbeauti via the LIKEtoKNOW.IT app. This is a very big deal and I’m so excited! I feel like I have arrived as a blogger and fashion influencer. If I put in the work, this could be life changing. Did I say I was excited? 🙂 🙂

Now that I’ve gotten that bit of news out of the way, let’s talk about the current fashion trend I’m obsessed with. Reptile print or snake print. My last Blog Post featured a soft snake skin dress. I’ve purchased a pair of snakeskin boots (that I’ve yet to wear). I’m obsessed with them too. I’m pretty much obsessed with anything and everything in that print.

Todays top featured a snake skin print with a smocked mock neck and tie front. The top is semi sheer and requires a cami if you are light skinned. With my darker skin, I was able to wear a black bra, I didn’t need a cami at all. In addition to the print the tie at the hemline did it for me.

I paired the top with a simple pair of gauchos. I kept the jewelry to a minimum. The neck was so pretty I didn’t want to distract from it. The same went for the sleeves, no bracelets needed. I played the look up with large faux diamond hoop earrings. I love how my Manolo dupes finished off the look.

My BAG today was a clear tote with black handle and black insert. Another fashion trend!

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There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Top: Express

Gaucho: Banana Republic

Bag: Forever 21

Shoes: ALBA

Galatians 1:11-15

Sunday Look: Soft Snakeskin Print

Hello guys, Happy Sunday. How do you go about building your wardrobe? Are you a trend follower or do you just go with what you like? I’m a little bit of both. If I like a current trend, I search for it and go for it! I also build my wardrobe around what I like. You know my favorite saying “If you like it, wear it”

If you are up-to-date on your fashion trends, you know that snakeskin print is trending big time. Many of you know, I’ve always been a fan of animal print, but this snakeskin print has me excited! I’ve seen this print in dresses, cardigans, shirts, shoes, handbags, etc. And I’m here for it all!

I picked up this snakeskin pattern contemporary dress with a tie waist and pleated skirt a couple of months ago. I think I was attracted to the softness of the two-tone print. It screams dressy.

This dress was really easy to accessorize. The softness automatically called for some sort of pearl. I didn’t want to go with all pearl accessories, I mixed it up. I chose a metal three-tier ball earring in gold, silver and rose gold. I added a rose colored pearl necklace and bangle. Believe it or not, I had to work for the shoe. I tried a few before I settled on a pointy, closed toe high heel that paired perfectly with one of the colors in the dress.

My BAG; a suede triangle patch work clutch in four different colors. It was a nice contrast to the print of my dress and shoes.

Leave me a comment about how you feel about snakeskin print.

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

Dress: June & Hudson

Shoes: Charlotte Russe (old)

Handbag: Sam Moon

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

I Cor: 16-2

Sunday Look: Fully Vested

Hello and Happy Sunday. Can you say “ooh la, la” for the cooler weather? You know (cooler weather) it’s my jam! 😉 . Sometimes I imagine what it would be like to live in a cooler climate. A friend recently move back home to Montana. She has been teasing me with her cooler temps, sitting fireside and snow. Yes snow, as early as September mind you. Imagine the wardrobe!

Back to reality Carolyn 😉 😉 . Today’s outfit was worn with a Central Texas Fall in mind. A navy blue two piece long vest and wide legged pant. The vest flows freely with every step. The semi-ruffled front and side splits adds major detail. I paired it with a simple off-white top. A top in the orange and yellow family would look great as well. This vest can become a Fall wardrobe staple, simply by adding a turtle neck, skinny jeans and boots! If I decide to go for this look I will be sure to snap a pic.

I chose pearl accessories. Gold hoop earrings with a single pearl bead, along with a single strand pearl necklace. Metallic blue pointy toe pumps added the wow! I LOVE these shoes…

My BAG today was a multi colored clutch of blue, black, white and red floral print.

Sunday Look Oct. 6, 2019

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

Vest and Pant: Gibson Latimer

Bag: ALDO

Shoes: Guess

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Revelation 2: 18-29

Sunday Look: A Summer Like Fall

Hello and Happy Sunday! I told myself a few weeks ago that I would wait until Fall for my next Blog Post. Well, Fall is here yet it still feels like summer. I would be hard pressed to wear anything other than cool clothing. Come on Fall weather, I’ll wait….

Now that Labor Day has passed don’t be surprised if you still see me wearing white. I don’t follow that age old rule. Do you?

I seem to be on a yellow kick here lately. You know how they say “that’s your color” I think its mine. It gives me a certain glow 🙂 .

Looks from the past few weeks….

Yellow & Black (Sept 8, 2019)
Dress: Michael Kors, Bag: A New Day
Living My Life Like It’s Golden (Sep 15, 2019)
Dress: Gianni Bini, Bag: Louis Vuitton, Shoes: Vince Camuto
End of Summer Sashay in Chambray (Sep 22, 2019)
Dress: Banana Republic, Bag: Tory Burch, Shoes: Steve Madden

Today’s outfit is my third yellow look this month. It wasn’t planned, I never know what I’m going to wear ahead of time.

Today I’m wearing a cotton linen blend, tiered A-line maxi dress. In yellow of course. Again not planned. I was actually trying to be cool, no pun intended 😉 .

Can we talk about the ELEPHANT in the room LOL, LOL… When I tell you this necklace was an attention grabber from the moment I stepped into the doors of the church. And to think I almost didn’t purchase this necklace. I had second thoughts this morning too. Now I love it! It certainly made a statement. I finished the accessories with gold drop loop earrings and a gold bracelet. My trusty cork texture high heel sandals always comes through in a pinch. After-all who wants to wear closed toe shoes after having a new coat of polish on their toes? Honestly, they really pair well with yellow.

My BAG today was another trusty accessory I can always count on. Everyone should invest in a wood/bamboo handbag. It can be carried in all seasons.

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it….

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Dress: Chelsea and Violet

Shoes: Vince Camuto

Bag; Cult Gaia

Necklace: Landry

Earrings: Anna & Ava

James 1: 2-5 & 12

Sunday Look: Relaxed Holiday

Happy Sunday. Hooray for me, I made it to pen another Blog Post. September has arrived people! And I couldn’t be happier. I’m so ready for a season change, how about you? Don’t put your summer clothing away just yet. I have a sneaky suspicion summer isn’t done with us yet! 🙁 !

Today’s look was all about the holiday weekend. This one piece halter jumper is so versatile in many ways. You can dress it up or down. It can be worn alone showcasing a woman’s greatest asset, her shoulders 😉 or with a pinstripe linen jacket making the outfit appropriate for church. Oh! I don’t follow the not wearing white after Labor Day rule either. I thought this was the perfect holiday weekend outfit. My linen jacket was also a summer staple. The two paired so well together.

I accessorized with a combination gold and pearl necklace, earrings and bracelet. The gold helped the paleness of the the white and tan pop. In order to break up the white going in the other direction, I chose a nude shoe instead of white.

My BAG today, a nude colored woven handbag pulling it all together.

Today’s entire outfit were all bargain finds. This is proof you can still look good in your bargain outfits 🙂 .

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Revelation 2:8-10

Sunday Look: Tassel Dress

Hello and Happy Sunday! I know, I know its been a while. I haven’t done a blog post since early July. So much has been happening in my life, I couldn’t find the time to just sit. I won’t bore you with all the details. Let me just say, God is Good.

The other day I thought I broke my toe. I hit the leg of a chair. I’ve walked by that chair a million times and we finally met one another . All I could think about was how am I going to wear heels on Sunday. I iced like there was no tomorrow. It worked ( or it’s not really broken) because it feels so much better with very little swelling remaining. I’m so thankful it wasn’t worse. And yes, I did wear my heels today!

This Texas Summer heat we are experiencing is no joke. We have been as high as 105 degrees with a heat index of 110 degrees plus. I swear, it’s a struggle walking from the car into the building sometimes. I’ve lived in Texas all my life and I can never get acclimated to this heat.

Speaking of heat, my wardrobe has been about keeping as cool as possible. I will share my cool past Sunday looks at the end.

Today’s look was rather simple in a basic black tunic dress with a round neck, a ton of tassels around the sleeves and hem. The fabric is very lightweight and can take me straight into the Fall.

I accessorized with black earrings and a Lucite block necklace. Let’s talk about this necklace. When I first saw it at White House Black Market I had to have it. The price was a little bit more than what I would normally pay being that I am a bargain shopper and all. But, I treated myself nonetheless.  Strappy, block high heel sandals finished the look. You already know, bangles had to make an appearance. Paired the outfit with a black croc bag.

Dress: Shein, Bag YSL, Shoes Forever 21

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Genesis 48:8-20

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Sunday July 21, 2019 ” Floral Print”

Sunday July 28, 2019 “Whimsical Blossom”

Sunday August 4, 2019 “Lilac & Floral”

Sunday August 11, 2019 “Mellow Yellow”

Photo Credit: Hayleigh Tanksley

Sunday August 18, 2019 “Eyelet Dress”

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

Sunday Look: A Softer Side

Happy Sunday! I know, I know its been a few weeks since I’ve been in front of the computer screen. Happy to share with you again. Sunday is my favorite day of the week to dress-up as you can see 😉 . Even though I dress-up during the week, it’s nothing like Sunday dressing. The dressing-up on Sunday thing started when I was a little girl. My mother always dressed-up my sisters and I on Sundays. Oh! how I remember the plaid dresses and long socks with our patent leather shoes. Ribbons, upon ribbons in our hair. This tradition goes back many years. I can remember my mother wearing those pointy toe kitten heels and ear bobs, as she called them. Great memories!

My dress today was chosen by my husband while out shopping. I didn’t try it on until we got home, it didn’t fit (it wouldn’t zip). I decided to keep it. I needed to drop a few LB’s anyway. Fast forward three weeks later, it fits! I’m not saying I lost any weight, but something happened 🙂 and I’m happy about it!

Yellow is one of my favorite Summer colors. I think it does something for my complexion. This floral dress is so soft and I simply love the silhouette. It’s so girly and SOFT looking. Anything with pockets and a sash is OK with me. I wanted to keep my entire look soft by adding pearls to the mix. Nothing is softer than pearls. I kept that softness down to my feet by wearing a cream strappy heels.

My BAG today was a straw clutch. I felt like it was just as soft and a great accompaniment to my entire outfit.

Check out my Facebook or IG page to see my past Sunday looks @styleyourbestbeauti

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

Dress: Cremieux, Shoes: ALDO, Bag: Straw Studios

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Psalm 37: 25-26

Sunday Look: Dot Print Jumpsuit

Hello, Happy Sunday and Happy Father’s Day! I want to get real for a moment. As I get older I see my body changing. Whether it’s a little bulge here or a sag there. I’ve learned to embrace some of my body flaws. Honestly, it wasn’t easy in the beginning. You know what, it is, what it is! After-all this is who I’m meant to be, this is me! Admittedly, some clothing, no matter how much we love an outfit, it may show off a few of those flaws. I may be able to do something about a few of them, others not so much. That’s okay. I’m looking for some kind exercise regimen to tie up loose ends LOL 🙂 🙂

My outfit today falls into that classic black and white category. I love this jumpsuit! I think I was drawn to the graphic white polka dots against the black background more than anything. The self tie belt allows you to tie a knot or do a one loop bow like I did. You can also use the belt as a headband.

The scoop-neck allowed me to accessorize with a long necklace. I chose a beaded pearl tear drop necklace. I kept the earrings simple in a round pearl ball mimicking the white polka dots. A single white bangle added another layer. Considering how short I am, and how long this jumpsuit is, I had to wear my tallest heels. I wore white platform super high heeled open toe shoes.

My BAG today was a white tote with a round black handle. It was the perfect piece against the graphic background.

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

Jumpsuit: New York & Co, Bag: Forever 21, Shoes: BCBGeneration

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Luke 15: 11-24

Sunday Look: Chambray Floral Lace

Hello and Happy first Sunday. Last week was very busy. I had so much running around to do, all while trying to stay cool and look professional at the same time. I plan on living in light weight (professional) clothing. I’m looking for anything that has holes in it 🙂 .

Speaking of holes, today’s outfit had to be extra special. I was part of the Church program for our Graduation Service. This feminine dress is cast in floral lace and floral appliques with a flirty flounce hem and an attached lining for full coverage.  The perfect choice for daytime affairs, night time and church of course. This is the dress I told you about a couple of weeks ago. Remember, I requested a large and the sales clerk pulled me an extra large. What do you think, do I need an extra large? NO !!!!!! The large fit nicely.

The neck of this dress is so pretty and detailed with the floral appliques I couldn’t cover that up. I chose necklace with a longer chain. You can still see the beautiful neckline. I wore a turquoise, triangle shaped earring that went well with both the necklace and dress. I pulled out the lining color by wearing a pointy toe, high heel shoe in the same color. When I purchased this dress, I knew exactly what shoe I was going to wear. When you know, you know!

Why not throw a fun handbag in the mix. I felt my bamboo ark bag went nicely and added some additional texture. One of my favorite handbags to carry!

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it!

Dress: Michael Kors, Bag: Cult Gaia, Shoes: Christian Louboutin, Earrings: Landry

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley