Monthly Archives: June 2018

Sunday Look: Perfect Little Summer Dress

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Happy Sunday and welcome to Summer 🙁 !  As we forge ahead in this Summer heat, I’m doing my best to keep it cool.  Today’s outfit does just that…

I purposely picked up a couple of these fit and flare dresses just for Summer.  The light weight cotton fabric is a must for a 100° day.  Another good thing about this dress, you can dress it up or down. Oh! I almost forgot, it has pockets 🙂 . Today I dressed it up with dramatic accessories.  For starters, I chose a multi-strand necklace that fits so nicely in the v-neckline.  I added a pair of bauble earrings in a brushed metal color of gold, silver and rose gold.  I couldn’t believe how well the metal paired with the dress color.  I chose a high heel cork pump that picked up on the colors as well.  The off white tip adds that touch dressy.

Now, if I went the casual route, I would omit the necklace and replace the heels with a pair of white or cream colored thong sandals.  
My BAG today, keeping with the current straw trend, I chose a small straw clutch with a wrist strap.  It went so well with the entire outfit.  Love ♥ when that happens.

Searching for ways to stay a little cooler this summer?  You should choose light colors and light weight fabrics 😉 .
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Dress: New York & Co. (similar here)
Bag: Straw Studios (similar here)
Shoes: Vince Camuto  (similar here)
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

2 Peter 1: 1-10

Sunday Look: Hawaiian Burst Jumpsuit

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Happy Sunday and Happy Father’s Day!  I’ve seen a lot of posts going around honoring  Dads. That makes me so happy to see them being celebrated.  We celebrated my husband today as well.  My father is no longer with us, I honored him too.
Let’s talk about today’s outfit.  I kept it pretty simple again this week.  I eyed this colorful jumpsuit a couple of months ago and thought it would be a staple in my wardrobe this Spring and Summer.  The wide leg jumpsuit with a floral motif featuring a surplice neckline, spaghetti straps, ruffle trim, a sash and best of all an abstract pattern at the hem.  That set the tone for my “neon” accessories.

I accessorized with that same accent color in my earrings and necklace. I added pastel yellow and green bangles as well.  My neon pumps evened out everything.  That leads me to a Style Tip.  Pick out one color in an outfit and play off that color. You will be surprised how well the outfit pops.  

My BAG today, a pastel green quilted bag with a fold over flap and gold chain.

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Jumpsuit: Forever 21
Bag: BCBG
Shoes: BCBG
Photo Credit: Hayleigh Tanksley

Esther 4: 8, 13-14

Sunday Look: Church Picnic Gingham Style

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Happy Sunday!  I seem to be really into gingham 🙂 . I’ve worn it a few times in the past weeks.   I’m very casual today, I have a good reason, today was our Church picnic.  What does one wear to a church picnic when you’re aiming for casual, comfortable and cool because it’s 100 degrees outside?  And be presentable for Church at the same time.

I specifically planned this outfit for today.  I thought it was the perfect picnic attire.  I chose an orange and white gingham smocked off-the -shoulder top with a long bell sleeve.  The back is accented with a bow. I paired it with a khaki ankle pant.  Pretty simple yet still cute right?   I accessorized with brown wedges and chose to wear wooden jewelry pieces and a wide gold bangle.

 

My BAG today was a bamboo circle body, beaded shoulder strap with a flat top closure.  These bamboo bags are trending big time right now.  That brings me to my next bag, Gaia’s Bamboo Big Natural.  I’ve wanted this bag for quite sometime now.  It’s perfect for a picnic, pool parties or the beach. It’s to die for…  😉 .  Best of all it’s collapsible, making storage easy.

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Top: Soprano
Pant: New York & Co.
Wedges: Lucky Brand (old)
Bag: Amazon
Bag: Gaia’s Big Natural 

Daniel 3: 1-27

Sunday Look: Floral Burst Sheath

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Happy Sunday and welcome to June.  One thing that’s trending this Spring and leading into Summer are floral prints.  I’m always attracted to floral prints  and end up second guessing my decisions.  It almost happened with today’s outfit.

This dress looked really great on the hanger, I wasn’t sure if it was for me.  For starters it’s a little longer than I normally wear my dresses 😉 .  And I wasn’t really sold on the the floral placement.  But honey, after I put it on….  I’m in See the source image …  The fit is perfect, I’m not concerned about the length at all. The floral placement is perfect after-all, so vibrant. The three quarter length sleeves adds a touch of “classy” that I may have not gotten had it been sleeveless.  The boat neckline is so beautiful, it happens to be one of my two favorite necklines (the other one being off-the- shoulder). I love how it defines my neckline.  I also love the exposed zipper in the back.  I’m so happy I went with my first choice.

A dress like this can stand on its own.  I accessorized with long dangle earrings to draw attention to my neckline.  I’m never without my go to bangle 😉 .  I opted for my favorite pointy toe high heel pumps, I think they really finished the look!

My Bag today a faux reptile print black with gold trim and chain envelop cross-body.  Outfit complete!

Ladies, you see those calf muscles? I got them from wearing high heels 🙂 .
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Dress: Eliza J
Bag: ALDO (similar here)
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Psalm 23: 1 & Luke 15: 11-24