Monthly Archives: February 2018

Sunday Look: Animal Print Jacket Dress

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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.
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Jacket Dress: NF
Shoes: Guess
Bag: Aldo
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

1 Cor 9: 19-23

 

 

Sunday Look: Heritage Sunday

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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!

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Skirt: Unknown
T-Shirt: St Johns Bay
Bag: Sam Moon
Shoes: Jessica Simpson
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

1 Cor 15- 56-58

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: Super Sunday Casual

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Happy Super Bowl Sunday!  Everyone is buzzing about the Super Bowl.  For me its just another Sunday, but for my family it’s a different story, even thought our team isn’t playing.

I knew I would have a lot to do after church today for the Super Bowl so I purposely dressed Super Casual 😉 .  As I was looking through my closet yesterday I ran across this black and white jacket.  I instantly had my outfit for today.  I pulled out black parachute pants with elastic at the ankles and a black tee shirt.  Talk about easy!  I should have more Sunday’s like this LOL.

Accessories are fairly simple today as well.  I chose black and white bauble earrings and a multi-strand necklace with black and white stones.  Threw on a black and white stone bracelet and jewelry accessories were done.  I wore pointy toe black pumps with pompoms of course 🙂 .  I’m so in love with pompoms as you know.

My bag today had to be Super Casual and FUN.  A black cross body with the letters “SOLD OUT” spelled out kept it super casual with a funky twist!

Enjoy your SUPER SUNDAY! See the source image
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Jacket: Charlotte Russe
Pants: Bobeau
Shoes: Guess
Bag: Sam Moon
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Matthew 17:13-20