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Sunday Look: It’s Pastel Season

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Happy Sunday!  I hope this past week was good to you.  We still seem to be caught between seasons.  But! I am enjoying the cool Spring mornings.

Today’s outfit is a throwback from two years ago.  I decided to go a little further into my closet to see what was hanging around that I hadn’t worn in a while.  I ran across this box lace, baby doll dress with a drawstring neck. It was perfect for a cool Spring morning.  I remember calling this dress “effortless”.  I say that because, all you really need are shoes 🙂 .  It has the sweetest details and stands out in a girly kind of way, especially with the ric rac trim on the sleeves and hem. I restyled with different shoes, bag and jewelry.

One thing about this dress, little to no jewelry is needed. The drawstring neck eliminates the need for a necklace, therefore I didn’t wear one.  I did wear earrings with a pop of color.  I added a nude ankle strap pump to the mix.  Nude accessories (especially shoes) pairs really well with your  pastel color pallets.

                                                                               How I  Styled in  2016                                                               

My BAG; one I’ve carried many times. A woven faux leather flap bag in a nude color as well.  Pretty effortless right?
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Dress: Chelsea & Violet
Bag: Deux Lux
Shoes: Charlotte Russe
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Luke 15: 1-14

 

Sunday Look: Two Makes One

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Happy Sunday!  I’m back, if you missed me.  It has been a busy last couple of weeks for me and my family.  Happy to be back…  I just realized this is my first blog post for April.  I hope everyone had a great Easter Sunday.
We had a little cold blast that left us all confused and wondering if Spring was really here.  Making it a little difficult in the wardrobe department.
This is what I came up with for “Today’s Outfit” a combination of two pieces to make one seamless look.  I took a pleated spaghetti strap hi-low dress and combined it with a mesh scalloped crop top.  This top is so detailed with a textured loop floral lace trim and raw cut hem.  It fit perfectly over the dress.  The two pieces paired so well you would think it was one.

The top can stand on its own and I didn’t want to take that away.  I wanted to wear a necklace of some sorts.  I opted for a beaded necklace with the perfect droop for the neckline.  My earrings matched the necklace.  I’m never without a bangle or two 😉 .   I paired a black pointy toe heel, it made the outfit pop from head to toe!

My bag today was a repeat of an edgy black tote with studs and  silver rings as handles.

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Dress: Rod Beattie
Top: A’GACI
Bag: Cesca for Target
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Isaiah 43: 18-21

 

Sunday Look: Autumn Escape

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Happy Sunday!  What a weekend I’ve had.  Let me tell you a little bit about me and my life in case you didn’t know.  For starters I’m a professional woman.  I’m a REALTOR®, wife, mother and grandmother.  This weekend like most was full of grandkids sporting events.  Now add car repairs into the mix.  I got my hands dirty assisting my husband  in changing the sparkplugs out on my car and replacing headlights, park lights and taillight bulbs (my hands are smaller than his, he needed me).   Yep you read correctly!  One thing about me, I’m not afraid to get my hands a little dirty. All while in full make-up and lipstick! 😉   There is more to me than what you see weekly).  I can do a few other things as well 😉 .  Now you know a little bit more about me.
Needless to say I was worn out.  There was no time to plan for todays outfit.   This dress, autumn escape is the perfect name for this color because I’m certainly trying to escape to Autumn somewhere.  Oddly, I have another dress that’s very similar to this one.  I purchased this one about two years ago, I was SO surprised it fit, seriously!

Nothing is more girly than lace. The lace detail on this dress is so pretty with a scalloped hemline and scalloped neckline with three quarter length sleeves.  I kept the accessories girly with pearls.  Pearls are the most versatile piece of jewelry you can own (besides diamonds).  You can wear them with ANYTHING…  I chose to wear a nude T-strap patent leather high heel pumps.
My BAG today, a neutral colored bag with a 3D bow detail.  Accessories done!
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Dress: Alex Marie
Handbag: Gianni Bini
Shoes: Nine West
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Psalm 11: 1-7

 

Sunday Look: Head to Toe Neutrals

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Happy Sunday!  Another beautiful week in the books.  Each morning I can tell the season is trying to change.  It’s always a long transition from Summer to Fall around here though.   With that change, I’m still sleeveless LOL!
Today’s outfit is a throwback of sorts to 2014, which was the last time I wore this dress (so happy it still fit).  I was attracted to the deep “V” sweetheart neckline and lace trim.  I also liked how the entire dress is layered in neutrals.  I kept everything neutral (on purpose). Why?  I just love the pristine look.

I accessorized in neutrals as well.  I started with a long pair of round pearl earrings and necklace.  I also wore a nude platform round toe shoe to finish off the look.

My BAG today a classic; monogram handbag in the same neutral colors.

It was so easy to style this dress, keeping everything neutral made it all flow effortlessly!  Another successful recycle from my closet 😉 .
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Dress: Gibson & Latimer (old)
Bag: Louis Vuitton
Shoes: Christian Louboutins (Bianca)
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Luke 10:25-37

Sunday Look: Lace Skater Dress

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 Happy Sunday!  It’s another HOT one today.  Today’s outfit, this sweet lace skater dress.   It’s so girly, makes you feel like twirling LOL!   Lace is one of those summer fabrics that can be worn in a variety of ways.  This particular dress would be perfect for attending a wedding, bridal shower or just a girls night out.  The possibilities are endless.

In keeping with the girly theme I thought I would be sweeter by adding pearl accessories.  After all pearls are always appropriate.  I kept the shoe nude, but it had to be a pointy toe 😉 .  A strappy sandal would have worked as well.

 

Did you think you would see this bag again so soon?  Like I said, I’m obsessed with this Ark Bamboo handbag.  Its the perfect summer bag.  I could carry it all summer long.
There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…
Dress: Charlotte Russe (last season)
Shoes: BCBGeneration
Bag: Cult Gaia
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Matthew 8: 5-13

Sunday Look: Cape Jacket

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Happy Sunday… My how time is flies, we are already halfway through this month.  Since we are having a “warm winter” 🙁  it’s kind of tough finding something to wear for the season.  That brings me to today’s outfit.  The Cape Jacket, I started admiring these cape jackets last winter.  When the time came to purchase one I was hesitant.  I loved them in print and on other people but I wasn’t feeling it on me.  But, I really like it.  I had to listen to my own motto “If you like it, wear it” So, that’s what I did today!
This cape jacket has a beautiful lace overlay and pockets. Upon purchasing I had no idea what bottom I would pair with the jacket.  One day I ran across this black/blue lace skirt and I immediately thought “this would go great with my cape jacket”… Today it all came together.
I LOVE THE LOOK…

To accessorize I decided NOT to wear a solid color shoes, only because there was so much Navy. The two-toned shoes added an extra shade of (blue)color.  I continued my accessories with multiple strand pearls.  I tried on about three different strand of pearls, but the multiple strand really made the outfit look “high fashion”  after all I am wearing a cape! 🙂 .
My BAG; keeping with the blue theme, I carried this satin blue clutch with a jeweled and gold tone closure.  Black would have worked as well.
Style Tip: I really think this cape could be toned down with a pair of skinny or wide leg jeans.  Accessories can make a HUGE difference on the type of look you get.  How would you restyle this cape?
There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

 

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Jacket: Chelsea & Violet

Skirt: Max Studio

Bag: Kate Landry

Shoes: Guess

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Isaiah 6: 1-8

 

Sunday Social: Blush Lace

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Happpy Sunday (evening),  I’m a bit late posting today.  We decided to take a drive after church to San Antonio for a late lunch with friends.
Today’s outfit was fairly simple.  I’m all blushed out in this babydoll crochet lace dress.  It has me feeling like a school girl.  Having a drawstring at the neck required no jewelry.   Nude pumps rounded out the look. Told you it was simple.   Yet, still stylish 😉 . Fashion should be effortless. NO RULES!
There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…
Dress: Chelsea & Violet
Bag: Louis Vuitton
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

 

 

Out the Door: First Day of Fall

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Out the door… first day of Fall. Transitioning into Fall attire will be a slow process in TEXAS. We are still facing ninety degree weather. So we won’t be pulling out the sweaters anytime soon, at least I won’t LOL…

This light weight cream and black lace dress is a gradual start to my Fall, its allows me to stay cool as this heat continues. In keeping with the color palette I accessorized with pearls and a bag of the same color. My shoes bring it all together. Happy First Day of Fall to all…    There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

Dress: Xhilaration- Target

Bag: Michael Kors

Watch: Michael Kors

Pearl Earrings & Necklace: Gift from my husband

Shoes: Nine West

 

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley