History of Mother’s Day- Anna Marie Jarvis was the founder of Mother’s Day in the United States 1908. Anna held a memorial service for her mother. Mother’s Day became Nationally Recognized in 1914 by proclamation, signed by Woodrow Wilson.
Mother’s Day is less than a week away. Still wondering what to get that special Mother in your life? I’ve put together a little gift giving guide to help you with your gifting experience. No matter if you spend a little or a lot, it’s the thought that counts. These gifts or similar items can be found at your local department stores, shopping centers or outlets. Happy Shopping!
Treat her to a nice dinner at her favorite Restaurant. Most Restaurants have specials on Mother’s Day. Be sure to make reservations!
Mother’s love jewelry, why not personalize it with her Birthstone.
Hello! You ever wake up and say to yourself, I really don’t feel like dressing up today? Well today was one of those days. As I was looking for something to wear this morning, I passed on anything form fitting, long sleeves and slacks, even though I tried all of them on 😉 .
So happy I ran into this little playful cold-shoulder grey and white stripe dress. It met all my needs. There are so many myths about wearing stripes, especially horizontal stripes. Let me debunk your worries. They say stripes make you look fat, they draw attention to certain areas of your body, blah, blah, blah … IF YOU LIKE IT, WEAR IT! “They” can’t tell you what to wear or how! That’s one of the reasons I started my BLOG. I wanted to inspire the everyday women and let them know they can be who they are when it comes to fashion.
Enough of that, LOL… a dress like this is so easy to accessorize. Let’s just say I added a little bling, bling with a large rhinestone necklace and long drop earrings. As for my love of bangles, I piled them on today. Lastly, a strappy sandal anchored it all together. I had to show off my fresh pedicure 😉 . NOW! since this dress is so casual and had I not been wearing it to church, I would have styled it differently. I would have worn a simple hoop earring, watch or charm bracelet, no necklace and flat blingy sandals. Pretty sure I will repeat this dress this summer styled as such! Stay tuned.
Let’s talk about my BAG… First things first, I watched this bag like a hawk until it was marked down. I got very lucky and got it for the low, low price of 6.99 from $49.99. I don’t usually talk prices, but this was a STEAL of a DEAL. I love how large it is and it’s a conversation piece for sure. You can also fold it over to make a clutch. It’s a faux reptile print, side zipper and functional lock with key. Fun, fun, fun…
Hello and Happy Sunday! Hope you all had a great week and did something fun. You know, I had this idea that I wanted a new dress, I haven’t purchased one in a while. Instead of going out for a new dress I decided to shop my closet. There is always something new (even if I’ve had it for a couple of years) hiding with the tags still on it.
Today’s outfit a black and white fit and flare pleated dress with a solid black bodice and tons of black dots. I’m pretty sure that was the attraction. I actually played with this black and white theme a bit. I had the option of a black shawl in case I got cold. It looked really cute draped with the necklace. I wasn’t cold therefore I didn’t need it. Just an option other than the usual cardigan for those that feel uncomfortable being sleeveless for various reasons.
Speaking of twists, I love pompoms and pompom clip-ons, they can make a boring shoe pop! I tried something a little different by wearing one each of the black and white pompom. Totally outside the box and a fun addition.
I’m in love with this black and white pearl beaded necklace. It’s always a conversation piece whenever I wear it. I thought it paired well with the dress. I also wore black and white round earrings. I wanted to do something other than pearls. I also added bangles on each arm. I felt really put together in this outfit. Black and White is so classic it’s hard to get it wrong.
My BAG today was an all white (chanel inspired) handbag trimmed in chain link.
I never talk much about make-up. Today I went with a red lip and a smoky eye. I like it you guys!
Don’t be afraid to step outside the box every now and then. You just might like it 😉 !
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.
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.
Happy Sunday! Saying good-bye to Winter… as the season changes we sometimes get caught between the two. Today was one of those days, I really didn’t know what to wear. The struggle is real sometimes 😉 . One day it’s cool and the next day it feels like Summer. Even though I love the cooler weather, I’m ready for some bright colors and to be done with this roller coaster weather. How do you transition to the next season?
Through all the confusion, I decided on a black sheer top with tulip sleeves and an embroidered blue and black ball skirt. This light weight sheer top was perfect for a warm day like today. The skirt being a little heavier helped to balance the entire outfit and it’s suitable for the season. I wore the top untucked and added a skinny belt for dimension.
I kept the accessories pretty light today as well. Wooden earrings and a knotted bead necklace. Since everything else was pretty low key, I chose to bling it up with my shoes. The jeweled glitter platforms sparkle with blue and black tones. The heel backs are jeweled up as well.
My BAG was a small blue handbag with gold accents. Sometime less is more.
Happy Sunday. You know you live in Texas when you experience two seasons in two days, LOL! I could have sworn it was summer on Saturday and today, well… I will leave it to your imagination.
When my mother passed away we didn’t keep a lot of her clothing. We gave them away to a family friend. We kept a few pieces, which I have in my possession.
Today’s outfit includes two of her things. My dress and purse. My mother has been gone for over a decade and this black sheath dress has never gone out of style. I wear it once or twice a year. No matter my size it always fits. Today I added a belt to take it in a bit (it was a little big). I also added a long mesh kimono for a more chic look.
Another Style Option: For a more tailored look, I could have added a blazer.
In addition to the belt, I wore a red and black scarf tied into a headband. It was so windy today, a headband seemed like a good idea. I kept the red going in two jewelry pieces, my necklace and earrings. Instead of the usual black or red pump, I couldn’t pass up the opportunity to wear these black ankle boots with a RED flower applique, so chic! The pointy toe gave me life! 😉 .
My BAG as I mentioned was one of my mother’s. It’s a simple black cloth clutch (very old). It also has a short gold hand chain attached inside. I love how old things can become new again with a little ingenuity!
Happy Sunday! OMG guys I had a pretty busy, FUN and awesome weekend. I was so tired I had to take a nap which is why my post is so late today. I wore 5 inch heels from six o’clock yesterday evening until 2:30 this morning. We attended Flavors of Austin fund raiser for Multiple Sclerosis (MS). We had the opportunity to meet some great NFL Legends. My husband was in his element. You know we had to partake in the after party! My feet were so swollen and hurting this morning I could not wear any of my shoes 🙁 . That meant I needed a miracle because I don’t own very many flats 🙁 It took a little while to find something but I prevailed, LOL!
Todays outfit had to serve twofold. I was going for a vintage look where I could incorporate the sock bootie (because I needed something soft on my feet). I had this pencil skirt with beautiful floral blooms and a sheer top that was full of blooms as well. I fell in love with this top because of the gathered elastic sleeves. Even though both pieces had two different textures, they gave me the vintage feel I was hoping to pull off.
In addition to my sock peep toe booties, I accessorized with pearl jewelry keeping with that soft vintage look.
My BAG today was large cream tote. Sometimes you just need a big bag to hold all the extra essentials, which I needed to have with me today.
Happy Sunday! We had a very rainy Sunday morning which makes for some good sleep LOL! We’ve had lots of rain lately. Had to pull out the rain boots. What do you wear on a Sunday morning when you aren’t feeling rain boots? That was my dilemma this morning. Animal print is what you wear LOL… surprisingly I saw several outfits this morning in animal print. If I had to pick a favorite animal print I would say Leopard Print is my favorite. It’s the perfect bold and classy print for Fall and Winter. I haven’t worn it this winter at all, not sure why because I love it.
Today’s outfit features the Leopard print jacket dress. The layers of fabric makes for an even flow rounding out this high-low jacket dress. I added a wide belt to cinch my waist for a more tailored look. I also added a black legging. It even has pockets 🙂 that’s always a nice addition to any outfit.
In addition to the wide belt I wanted to wear an earring that stood out as well. I did that with a three tier bauble. Even though I wore a long necklace it was almost lost on the animal print. I needed something bolder to stand out (lesson learned). I wore my all time favorite pointy toe high heel pumps. If it had been really cold out, I would have opted for thigh-high boots 😉 ! In addition to the black accessories I could have easily paired red or brown. Both of these colors look great with Leopard animal print. I also could have worn the jacket dress open with a black shift cinched at the waist with a patent red leather belt. Oh! the possibilities!
My BAG was a flat envelop clutch. I had a vision of a long rectangular clutch but I settled for a square one instead. Sometimes you just know.
Happy Sunday! Once a year we carve out a day or month to celebrate our Heritage. Today we celebrated “Heritage Sunday” in dress and food. There is so much history to uncover regarding all the different cultures, dress, colors, symbols, etc. There were so many beautiful outfits today from t-shirts to full on head dress. The entire church was popping with color!
My wardrobe does not consist of African clothing. That meant I had to purchase something. In all honesty, I really didn’t know what I wanted to wear. Believe it or not, I felt a little bit out of my comfort zone. I’ve always LOVED the clothing (on others) but never saw myself wearing it. I think the clothing is absolutely without a doubt BEAUTIFUL AND UNIQUE. I was overwhelmed with all the choices. I figured it was best to start out with baby steps. I did that with this colorful high-low skirt with sash. I felt like I was getting a twofer. The ever so popular high-low trend and a beautiful cultural print. I couldn’t think of anything better to accompany the skirt besides my trusty blue shell top. Remember I said baby steps. I think it paired pretty well.
I didn’t want to go overboard with the accessories either. The skirt is bold enough to stand on its own. But, I’m never without earrings 🙂 and hardly go without a bracelet or two. I combined two necklaces for the look of one. And a single bangle on each arm. I’ve had this pair of blue suede shoes (no pun intended). They paired very well with the blue in my skirt.
My BAG is a play on texture. The print is completely opposite of my skirt but the color connects them both, therefore it works!
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