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.
Happy Sunday! Welcome to FALL, finally! I couldn’t be more excited! Now that FALL is here, it’s a good time to bring out the jewel tones. That’s exactly what I did today! FALL JEWEL TONES ⇓
Today marks the the first full day of the FALL…. I certainly wanted in on the season wardrobe change. As I was going through my closet like I do every Sunday, I ran across this dress. The jewel tones are perfect for Fall. This dress is a high-low style, 3/4 length split sleeves, relaxed fit “shift dress” with a scoop neckline. The fabric is very light weight, making it appropriate for those non-cold Fall days.
I wanted my accessories to be rich in jewel tones as well. I chose a rich blue beaded necklace that fell precisely where I wanted within the neckline. The necklace is part of a set, I wore the earrings to match and added two colorful glass bangles. I had a few shoe choices. I decided on the pointy patent leather blue/black ombre high heel.
My BAG today, a faux suede & vegan leather shoulder bag with patchwork detail and a gold chain shoulder strap.
Happy Sunday! It’s hard to believe Summer is winding down with today being the last Sunday of the Summer season, YAY ! Transition mode is always on my mind every year this time. We can easily hold onto Summer a little longer around here. Lucky for us, we have the best of both Summer and Fall. This is how I choose to transition my wardrobe…
Today I wore an off-the-shoulder mesh top adorned with pink satin ribbon around the bodice and arms. Notice the two little bows made from the same ribbon. This top is older, yet on trend. You know what I always say, “A woman’s shoulders is the most beautiful part of her body” I simply ♥ adore ♥ this look! I paired the top with a pleated lined (lace) skirt. The two make a fabulous fit and flare look.
Style Tip : To make this into a FORMAL look; simply add a long maxi skirt. It could be a long pencil skirt or a long fit and flare skirt. Both would complete a formal look.
A choker is the perfect (jewelry) accessory for off-the-shoulder clothing. I wore a very simple black choker and black earrings consisting of multiple baubles. By far the quickest and easiest jewelry accessory choice. A pointy toe black pump said “wear me”. It didn’t take much convincing 🙂 .
Today’s handbag was a fun clutch made to look like a camera with a playful bow attached to the zipper. Perfect right? 😉 .
I’m looking forward to all your style transitions, so excited for the change.
Happy Sunday! Hello to a rainy Sunday in September. Even though it’s still Summer I can feel a change coming especially with the rain. I’m so excited! It seems like when September rolls around most folks jump into Fall mode immediately. Granted some states are experiencing cooler temperatures, not here! I’ve noticed people wearing darker colors too. Not me, it’s still Summer and pretty warm… I will continue my summer wear and color pallet for a little while longer even though I can’t wait for some COOLER weather.
Today’s outfit served two purposes. It was raining this morning and it’s still hot (summer). I deviated from what I was planning on wearing because of the rain. At the last minute I decided to throw on some (dressy) ankle length denim slacks and a colorful sleeveless shell with faux pearl details around the neckline. Putting these two together allowed me to be somewhat dressier than I would have been in a regular pair of denim jeans.
It’s so easy to take a simple outfit like this and dress it up by adding the perfect accessories. I played off the color of the shell and the pearl detail by adding long silver/pearl earrings. I loaded up on silver bangles and rings. I chose a very colorful shoe that made the whole outfit pop!
My hand BAG also popped, the quilted flap and the silver chain link outline fared well with the entire outfit.
This outfit was so easy to style, very effortless… one of the great things about fashion, it should be effortless and fun.
Happy Sunday and Hello September! Can you believe it’s September already? I’m so excited because I know Fall is coming… I heard some rumblings about the Almanac, we are suppose to have a stinging Winter (insert eye roll ) LOL! That would be the best feeling, I think. You know Winter is my season.
I’m excited to transition my wardrobe. Today’s outfit is a classic to say the least. Even though I don’t follow the white after Labor Day rule. I thought I would take advantage of wearing black and white today. It’s amazing how you can take a simple white straight leg ankle pant paired with a black double keyhole top. The top has an added touch of lace on the shoulders and a slight high low hem-line. The two pair very well together. Black and white can be worn any season. I love it, and I plan on wearing quite a bit this coming Fall season.
The only jewelry accessory was earrings. Rounding off this sleek look was black pointy toe pumps. Trust me, I tried on different shoes and these were the best choice. I’m so in love with a pointy toe!
My BAG today was a large black tote with studs, the end… 🙂 🙂 .
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.
Happy Sunday guys! It’s been a crazy couple of weeks. I didn’t get a chance to do a blog post last week. For those that missed my Facebook or Instagram post here is what I wore:
I want to share with you what I’ve been up for a little over a month now. I’ve been on this journey of cutting extra sugar from my diet. As of July 5, I stopped all sodas, sweet tea, ice cream, candy, cookies, etc. It was very hard in the beginning, I think I had withdrawals the first week 🙁 . I’m good now and don’t miss it one bit. During the process I’ve dropped a few pounds. Now I need to work on toning my body. Needless to say, today was a struggle finding something to wear. I’m sure we all go through ups and downs especially for those of us in our mid fifties to sixties. The struggle is real 😉 .
Today’s outfit is a sweet little dress that I’ve had for a few years. I’ve never worn it until today. Love the multi-directional gold pinstripes with a slight shimmer and box pleats, so girly. The fabric is very lightweight and perfect for summer. This dress would work well into the Fall too. Add a cardigan or blazer. 🙂 .
I knew instantly how I would accessorize. I went with a chunky necklace full of large connecting rings. A statement necklace for sure!
I chose earrings with the same color highlights of the necklace. Instead of nude shoes which would have been the first choice, I opted for gold shoes to pick up the pinstripes in the dress.
My BAG today was an Ark shaped Bamboo bag. It’s such a fun bag to carry. I get questions as to how I keep things from falling out. They really don’t, the bamboo sticks are spaced so that it doesn’t. If you don’t want things moving around you can always use a zipper insert which is what I used today.
Happy Sunday! Hope everyone had a great week and survived the heat. We had a birthday in the family last week and we have another one this week. I love birthdays! I’m still on my quest, trying to keeping cool and remain fashion forward at the same time. How am I doing?
Today’s outfit is a whimsical pineapple print dress with a pleated A-line skirt. Oh my, it has pockets! 🙂 . I really love this dress. I wore it for the first time May of last year to a Mother’s Day Brunch. I’ve wanted it in my Sunday rotation for sometime now. This dress has the most flattering fit and it would be perfect for any size woman.
I accessorized with a statement necklace made of wood, gold rings and white beads. I also chose wooden earrings, white bracelet and a white flower ring. Nude pointy toe pumps sealed the look.
My BAG today, a folding bamboo handbag (it collapses and folds flat). It’s quite the conversation piece. It certainly added the unexpected to the entire outfit. As you already know, I love handbags that are unique 😉 .
There is BEAUTIin everything, find it…
Style Tip: Remove the straps and necklace (straps are removal) . Add a belt for a more fitted look. Replace the pumps with sandals, off you go for a totally different look.
Dress: Eva Mendes/ New York & Co. (currently sold out)
Happy Sunday! Just like last week I’m still trying to find outfits that are cool while remaining respectable for Church. I accomplished that with this off- the- shoulder jumpsuit.
This jumpsuit is a linen and cotton blend (gives you less wrinkles than 100% linen). Linen is the perfect summer fabric! I also love how the fabric depicts flowers, bees and plants, so SUMMER right? The puff sleeves has a tie and a flounce. It also has POCKETS! Notice the tapered legs.
I accessorized with a wide textured necklace that has semi clear stones. My earrings mimic the same stones in the necklace. I also added a wide bracelet and two loose bangles. I pulled out the yellow in the jumpsuit by adding a skinny yellow belt to the elastic waist. When wearing linen with tapered legs you have to wear strappy sandals 😉 .
My BAG today was a twist on FUN… a wristlet in the silhouette of a yellow taxi cab. It’s such a fun and unexpected touch. Since linen is a casual fabric I didn’t want my BAG to be too formal.
Style Tip: If you wanted to take this outfit in a different direction, replace the heels with flats, lose the necklace and tie a yellow scarf around your head or neck.
Happy Sunday! What does one wear when it’s so HOT out? I know it’s a struggle to keep cool while trying to be fashionable. The first thing that comes to my mind “sleeveless”.
Today I took the perfect little sleeveless summer dress and paired it with a Kimono. (I wore the same dress in a different pattern a few weeks ago). A Kimono can take a simple dress and turn it into something more stylish. I ♥love♥ how this look turned out.
Accessorizing was so easy too! I picked two colors from the Kimono and used those colors in my accessories. My necklace made a statement. I coordinated earrings and bangles to finish my jewelry look. My shoes had to be platform peep-toe heels for the greatest impact 😉 .
Style Tip: One way to make your necklace a statement piece, combine two for one look. If you really want to make a statement, combine two different colors which is what I did for this look.
My BAG today, an orange handbag with a detailed “X” pattern on the front flap in addition to a decorative gold clasp and chain. Perfect bag for this outfit.
