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Sunday Look: Butterfly Maxi

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Happy Sunday everyone.  Ever feel like there isn’t enough hours in the day?  I wish we had an extra day to just chill…  Time is moving, we’re moving deeper into the Fall season and I’m loving every minute of it!
Today’s outfit was a crowd pleaser, I got so many complements on this dress.  Funny, I was just saying last week that I didn’t wear very many maxi dresses and ended up wearing another one this week 🙂 .  The butterfly motif makes for a very exotic  look.  The abundance of fabric flows like a butterfly too.   Even though I love all the deep beautiful colors, I wasn’t happy with the overall look of the dress.  I changed the look by doing two little things.  For starters, I pushed the long elastic sleeves midway up my arms, doing this made a “bell-like” sleeve. I also added a wide belt to the elastic waistband.  These two simple changes created a totally different look.  It was that easy 😉 !

The neckline has a very deep “V” where I chose to wear a jeweled collar necklace.  It also has a front center split which mimics the V-neckline.  I decided on a neutral shoe, (pointy toe pumps) so they wouldn’t get lost in all the color.  The wide neutral belt served the same purpose, breaking up the color pallet. Plus, look at my waist… it’s cinched BABY! Colorful earrings and bangles rounded out the accessories.
Style Tip:  Don’t be afraid to use neutrals, they can enhance a bold color pallet. 

My BAG today was a neutral tote, I felt like I needed something substantial next to all that colorful goodness 🙂 .

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…

Dress: SB Fashion (The dress was purchased at a little shop that’s now closed).
Shoes: BCBGeneration
Bag: Zara
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Psalm 24: 1, Matthew 6: 21

 

Sunday Look: BOHO Maxi in Plum

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Happy Sunday…. Time is really flying by, before you know it will be December (I don’t want to think about that).  All of a sudden seems like Fall is in full bloom.  Everywhere I look I see something or someone dressed for the season.  Last week I talked about the “Jewel Tones” being the perfect Fall season color. It continues…
Today’s outfit is a BOHO maxi dress in a rich plum floral print adorned with bell sleeves, surplice neckline and sash.  It also has a surprising (church appropriate) split.  I don’t wear a lot of maxi dresses but this one will be getting a lot of wear this Fall.  This particular maxi can be dressed down as well.

There are several ways to accessorize a BOHO maxi.  I made a statement.  By statement I mean the “necklace”.  I wanted it to pop.   Instead of doing that with color, I did it with BLING.  Just like last week, my necklace has matching earrings, which I wore.  I always like to pull out a couple of colors from the color pallet.  I wore a shoe mimicking the lightest color found in the dress. Pointy toe and skinny heel of course 😉 .

 

STYLE TIP: As we get deeper into Fall I can see this maxi dress being worn with long dangling earrings, floppy hat (or not) and a pair of suede booties, so chic!  Hopefully that’s a moment I will capture and share.
My BAG today is one of my favorites, I have this particular bag in four different colors, yep, one for each season! This one picks up on one of the other colors in the dress as well.  This purse has a long chain and it’s actually a shoulder bag.  I have a little trick that I do with my shoulder strap bags. I tie the chain (or strap) inside making it into the perfect handbag.

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Dress: Weslee for JC Penny (similar here)
Shoes: Charlotte Russe
Bag: Aldo (similar here)
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Judges 16: 19-21

 

Sunday Look: Going Green

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HAPPY SUNDAY!  Hello guys, it’s hard to believe this month is almost over.  I’m rushing the Fall season BIG TIME…  I’m ready for a wardrobe change.
Today’s outfit… if I’m honest was a bit of a struggle.  Like most of my outfits, I purchased this long tropical/jungle print, ruffled skirt with sash a while ago. This was one of those “I’m not sure purchases”.  I did purchase it as you can see.  When the time came for me to wear it, I hated it!.  I had every intention on pairing it with a white linen pheasant top, hated it, LOL.  I bet I tried this skirt on three or four different times over the last couple of months, I just wasn’t feeling it.
Today I went for it again with the same white top, still wasn’t feeling it.  I’ve had this green top for a while too. I almost have the same type story, but I will spare you 😉 .  I tried it on with the skirt and guess what?  I liked it!  It was the (white top) that was throwing me off all this time.

Not sure what drew me to this skirt in the first place, I suppose it was the print. I love printed fabrics, sometimes they can be tricky to style.  I think the green top really did something for the skirt.  The full pleated layers on the sleeves set off the entire look.  I prevailed 🙂 .

Accessorizing was quite easy, I think because I was so defeated.  I wore emerald green  teardrop earrings.  I decided NOT to wear a necklace, wearing one is not always necessary.  I followed up with a single bangle.  I wore an open-toe black high heel sandal for a little lift.

My BAG today was a faux  green crocodile print handbag.  I totally kept with the green.

Have a great week guys XO…
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Skirt: Ann Taylor (last season)
Top: Agaci
Shoes: Enzo  Angiolini (old)
Bag: Sam Moon
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Luke 22: 52-53

Sunday Look: Pearls At Christmas Time

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Happy Sunday! It’s hard to believe we are one week away from Christmas Eve and the most exciting day of the year Christmas! I can feel the excitement in the air.  Especially after today’s church service.  It was our annual Christmas Play, “A Hallelujah Christmas”.
Here I go again in RED 😉 .  I just can’t resist wearing red for the Holidays.  There is something about RED and the Christmas Holiday Season… After all, its the most wonderful time of the year 🙂 …  Everything is twinkling and glowing!

Today’s dress, a scoop neck chiffon overlay maxi dress belted, side slits and back zipper. The three-quarter sleeves are just right for the season.  I chose the best accessory from my jewelry wall, “Pearls”  The multiple strands of pearls elevate the look to elegance.  My shoes fashioned in a sleek patent finish, pointed toe and tall stiletto heel in two-toned red and cream.

 

My BAG, a small clutch that matched my shoes.  I don’t usually do matchy, matchy, but this worked!

                 

Time to get out there and finish shopping, start wrapping and preparing the Christmas dinner!

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Dress: Vince Camuto
Bag: ALDO
Shoes: ALDO
Photo Credit: Hayleigh Tanksley & Ricky Tanksley

A Hallelujah Christmas

 

 

Holiday Party Attire

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Tis the Season for those Holiday Parties… what are you going to wear?
Office holiday parties vary from business casual to dressy to formal. You want to be prepared for either. Hopefully this simple guide will help you achieve that perfect look. I get asked all the time ‘What should I wear to my holiday party?” Well it depends on the PARTY right!
Office parties that are held in the office during or after work tend to be business casual, you will be celebrating in what you actually wore to work. This is probably one of the easiest parties to dress for. On that day you can add a festive scarf, holiday pin or dress in traditional holiday colors of Red, Green, Black, Silver and Gold or any combination. You can also wear a holiday sweater (nothing ugly or obnoxious) but something softer like cashmere or with a little holiday sparkle.
Parties that take place outside the office usually mean you should step it up a bit. Although, they can still be business casual depending on the company vibes. More than likely its going to be a little bit dressier than an on-site office party.
The style of the announcement will usually let you know whether its casual, dressy, semi-formal or formal. Just be prepared.

We all know if the invitation reads dressy, semi-formal or formal attire you need to look your best.  Depending on your wardrobe you may have something in your closet that you can wear. Men a dark suit and tie will do just fine. Ladies if you have a little black dress or even a long black dress, you’re set. You can jazz it up with fabulous accessories that sparkle and shine. Easy right?
Formal attire usually calls for something long but not necessarily. Todays fashion has an array of short formal dresses, pantsuits and jumpsuits that will fit the occasion just fine. All you need to know… you shouldn’t wear jeans, tee-shirt, flip-flops or tennis shoes right? It’s all about elegance… And there is no need to break the bank!
Here are a some of my past and present “Holiday” looks ….
Office Party

 

 

Dressy

 

Semi- Formal/Formal

Accessories See the source image

This is only a guide……………..do you!
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…

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Sunday Look: Floral Holiday

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Happy Sunday!  Here we go, its officially HOLIDAY TIME…  We have been busy trying to get the inside and outside all decked out for the holidays.  The only thing missing is the COOLER weather.  How are your decorating plans going?
Last December I opted to wear RED each Sunday to church.  I really didn’t make that commitment this year but somehow I started out in red again.  Today’s outfit featuring this all over floral maxi with a self-tie halter neck and elastic off-the-shoulder. This elastic is formed so you can wear it two ways.  If you prefer to wear it further up-on the shoulders you can (like in the feature photo at top).  I truly love the off-the-shoulder look.  I’ve said it many times, “a woman’s shoulders is the most beautiful feature on her body”.

When you have a self-tie halter neck there is no need for a necklace.  This girl is never without her earrings. I wore a pair with a sequence look detail.  You know me, I must always have a bangle or three LOL 😉 .  Today I had six!  Since I’m not very tall, every MAXI is way too long.  I always have to wear really high heel shoes so it doesn’t drag the ground.  Today I wore a black patent leather platform sling back with a 5 inch heel.  I bet you’re saying, “5 inches”.  Here’s a little secret, platforms can reduce the heel height by 2 inches sometimes.  So it feels like I was really wearing 3 inch heels 😉 .

What’s the perfect bag to carry when wearing a MAXI of this type?  A magazine clutch is what, nothing went better!  It’s very unexpected wouldn’t you say?

(Front)(Back)

What type of holiday attire will you be wearing this HOLIDAY SEASON?
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Maxi: Forever 21
Bag: Sam Moon
Shoes: Vince Camuto (old)
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Matthew 7:12

 

 

Sunday Look: Mother’s Day

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Happy Mother’s Day!  My children are the greatest gift God could have given me.  How lucky am I to be their MOTHER.  The only sad thing about today, my mother is gone but her presence lives on in my ♥ …

Today’s outfit was something I saved just for today.  When I first saw it I thought, this is different.  This unique white sheath dress with attached floral, split maxi wrap left me feeling very girly!  I love how it blows in the wind.

I wanted to bring out the pink accents in the wrap.  I did that by simply adding pink earrings, necklace and peep toe shoes with pink highlights.

My BAG today was unique as well.  A box purse mimicking a perfume bottle added the final touch.

 

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
♥ HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY ♥
Dress: Sami & Jo
Bag: Betsey Johnson
Shoes: Enzo Angioloni
Photo Credit: Tarryn Tanksley

Judges 4:4-9

 

Sunday Look: Easter Sunday

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Happy Resurrection Sunday!  Easter has always been on of the most memorable holidays from my childhood.  I can remember it so vividly, my sisters and I being dressed up in pastel colored dresses, hair pressed and curled, cute socks and patent leather shoes.  Off to church we went with Easter Baskets in hand.  Today was not any different, we attended church services together as a family (minus the Easter Baskets) and had a wonderful brunch afterward.

My Family

As an adult not much has changed when it comes to dressing on a day like today  🙂 .  I recycled something old and kept with my childhood tradition in this hot pink maxi.  One piece outfits are so easy, “one and done”…

This time around I changed the accessories and shoes. I accessorized my jewelry in pastel blue and silver tones.  I wore hot pink peep toe shoes matching the dress perfectly. I like how the hot pink and pastel blue pair so well together.

My BAG today happens to be one of my new favorite handbags.  This pastel blue flap bag with chain detail paired well with my other accessories.

Happy Easter!

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…
Dress: Gianni Bini (old)
Shoes: VInce Camuto (old)
Bag: ALDO
Necklace: Charming Charlie
Photo Credit: Tarryn & Lynn Tanksley

Psalms 22: 1 & 2

Matthew 27: 45 & 46

 

Sunday Look: Off the Shoulder Maxi

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Happy Palm Sunday!  Have you ever thought about what the most beautiful part of a woman’s body is?  I think it’s “Shoulders”.  There is something about the silhouette of our shoulders.  That’s why I’m so smitten with today’s look.  Believe it or not I don’t possess any off the shoulder clothing.  Just so happens, “Off the Shoulder” clothing is trending big -time right now!

 

I was hesitant to try it on when I found it, thinking I couldn’t pull it off.  But I fell in love with the way my shoulders looked and had to have it. (Being on the clearance rack helped that decision too!! LOL…)  Its pretty versatile, you can expose as little or as much shoulder as you like.  Most off the shoulder clothing come with removable straps (this one did).  I chose to remove the straps for my look.
This dress can be worn in so many different settings.  I wore strappy sandals with it to church, but you can easily wear flats of any kind.  I can see myself walking on the beach barefoot in this dress too 🙂 .

I kept my accessories simple.  I wore a very thin choker to not overpower the look. And I just happen to have the perfect pair of  earrings too.  Notice something different today?  Yes I’m wearing blue metal lip cream.  I’m certainly stepping outside my box, and I Love it!  It seems that a lot of others did as well.  I got tons of complements!  Of course I toned it down a bit for church 😉 .

                    

My BAG: I chose this FUN colorful BOLD animal print bag.  I love to mix patterns and this one paired very well with the pattern of my dress.  You should never be afraid to mix patterns, anything goes especially if you like it!

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…

Dress: Cato

Shoes: Chinese Laundry (old)

Purse: Kate Landry (last season)

Metals Lip Cream: NYX

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Matthew 6: 5-15

 

 

Sunday Look: Maxi Dress and Cape Jacket

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Happy Sunday! Well it looks like Mother Nature threw us a curve ball and gave us some cooler weather.  That gave me an opportunity to wear something I may have not worn had it been warmer.

Today’s outfit is a Maxi Dress and Cape Jacket.  The dress has a faux leather top with an attached sheer skirt and built-in underskirt.  It’s also sleeveless, that’s why I added the cape jacket. Guess what? the cape jacket has “POCKETS”!  I could have worn a blazer or cardigan as well.

Like last week, my necklace is the real showstopper to the entire outfit.  I had a blank canvas in the faux leather top.  Just about any necklace would have worked.  But this particular one not only sparkled, but it filled in the space nicely.  Next, I added a wide belt, it was a nice contrast between the faux leather top and sheer skirt.   Additional accessories included two silver bangles, ring, watch and earrings with a little bling as well.  Since it was a little cooler I slipped on fishnet hose and patent leather platform (pointy toe) heels.

My Bag:  I had to keep the bling going…  I did that with a semi round clutch with tons of bling!  Who doesn’t like a little bling or in my case lots of bling?

Thanks Mother Nature for the cooler weather!

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

Dress: Gianni Bini

Cape Jacket: @ HauteLook

Necklace: Zara

Bag: Kate Landry

Shoes Gianni Bini

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

1 John 2:1-2