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Sunday Look: The Power of Red

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Happy Sunday everyone! I missed you last week… Everyone knows how I love the cold right? Well, last week for some reason the wind cut right through me, it took hours for my body to warm up. I was like, what’s happening? Living in Texas you can count on experiencing all four season in one week. You’d think I would be use to it by now (HA!)

Well, today was a cool day and I was prepared. Yes, I wore a coat for a change. I don’t get many chances to wear one being the hot box that I am. I figured today was my best chance.

If you know me, you know that my favorite color is RED. When I saw this red and black animal print dress with high collar and long sleeves I had to have it. I didn’t try it on before I purchased it (wish I had) I could have sized down one. (Unfortunately this particular dress is sold out. I will link a similar one down below). I also purchased this red one button double weave coat with front pockets. I didn’t have a solid red coat in my wardrobe. It helped that it was on sale too! The dress and coat turned out to be a perfect combination for not being planned.

I decided to accessorize with black accessories. I wore extra long black earrings with a black/gold necklace. And I used a black ribbon as a belt. Instead of wearing pumps I wore black knee high leather boots with a medium heel.

My BAG today was a faux leather flap bag. It was all about the black accessories.

Everything I wore today is on sale “now” get them while you can.

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

Dress: Zara

Coat: Express

Boots: Sam Edelman

Purse: Express (similar black bags here)

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Psalm 11: 1-7

Sunday Look: Holiday Tulle

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Happy Sunday!  What have you all been up to so far this Holiday Season?  I’m enjoying all the glitz and glamour.  Even though I enjoy it all, I’m still very aware of the “Reason for the Season”.  I’ve finished all my inside decorations and things are looking oh so beautiful and festive.

In keeping with my Holiday tradition of wearing RED, I managed to keep it festive again.  I think I’ve mentioned this before, I love to shop in the kids department sometimes, they have some really cute clothing that’s appropriate for adults 🙂 .   My skirt was a kids department find.  I love tulle… This skirt is frilly & festive with a hint of glitter, making it the perfect piece for Christmas that’s both fashionable and comfortable.  I paired it with a RED sheeny knit top featuring a round neckline, long shirred balloon sleeves with banded cuffs.   The fit is so smooth and sleek, it made tucking easy.

I accessorized with a pair of very festive open teardrop floral earrings with the look of sequins.  Instead of wearing a necklace, I opted for a Christmas scarf, tied in a festive bow.   I chose a satin high heel shoe with a square rhinestone buckle on the toe.

My handbag today had to be red as well.   Not only was it red, but red sequins. There was no better pairing for tulle and satin than a sequins handbag. 

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…

Skirt: Cat & Jack for @target

Top: Forever 21

Shoes: ALBA

Handbag: Apt 9

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Isaiah 9:6 & 11:1, Luke 1:35 & 1:38

Sunday Look: Symbolic Peek of Red

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Happy Sunday! This weekend has been very emotional for me.  Happy emotions!  Our 11-year old grand daughter competed in the first ever National level of “The Amazing Shake”  We are so proud of her for making it to Atlanta to compete this weekend at Ron Clark Academy.  She didn’t win but she did very well making top 2 of the wild card, making her a WINNER in our eyes.  This was her first competition as a fifth grader. Talk about a great  accomplishment!  We are over the moon proud of her and hope she can go even further in next years competition.  For those that want to know more, simply Google”The Amazing Shake”.
Our granddaughter.

Not only is it ♥ Valentines Day Week♥ but February is the month of Red. It’s a symbol of “Women Heart Health Awareness” were we have a day to Go RED for Women.  I went RED for women in honor of my mother and daughter.  It’s also the symbol of support for children born with Congenital Heart Defects (CHD).  The color RED is symbolic for great causes. http://www.heart.org/HEARTORG/
Photo of My Daughter and I for “Go RED for Women”.

Today I didn’t go the full on red route, I went for a peek of red instead.  I’m wearing a faux leather ankle pant with a red silk tank top.  I added a Channel inspired black jacket over the tank (it was cold today).   I buttoned the bottom two buttons for a more fitted look.

I toyed with two options, shoes or boots.  Both worked, but I needed just a little more red.  I decided on red shoes and my coat has a combination of red and black.  I wore a matching necklace and earrings.  Silver bangles on one arm and red and silver on the other.

I needed a little sparkle and I got that with my red sequence handbag.

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Pants: Banana Republic
Tank:  Peter Nygard
Jacket: Covington
Bag:  APT 9
Shoes: Nine West
Boots: Nine West (very old)
Coat: Jessica Simpson
Photo Credit:  Ricky Tanksley

Mark 4: 41  &  Psalm 100: 3

 

 

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

 

 

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?

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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 Social: Be My “Valentine”

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Happy Day of Love… What does one wear on Valentines Day?  RED…  I really wanted to wear something pink knowing many would be in RED.  Clearly that didn’t happen.  Red is actually my favorite color, oddly I don’t wear it enough.
This Sheath dress made from scuba fabric is very on trend.  I love everything about it.  It’s soft and very comfortable.  I wanted to do something different and not tack on a lot of jewelry, I decided on a scarf instead.  This scarf was a great find, so happy I ran across it.  And you won’t believe where.  I will just say SCORE…
I tried on a couple of different shoes but the LB won 😉 .  They go well with RED who knew LOL.
There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…
Dress: Calvin Klein
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Purse: Gianni Bini
Watch: Michael Kors
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley