Monthly Archives: August 2018

Sunday Look: Going Green

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.

Have a great week guys XO…
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Skirt: Ann Taylor (last season)
Top: Agaci
Shoes: Enzo  Angiolini (old)
Bag: Sam Moon
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Luke 22: 52-53

Sunday Look: Pinstripes and Pleats

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.

Enjoy your week, be blessed. xo
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Dress: Alex Marie (old) similar here 
Shoes: Vince Camuto (similar here)
Bag: Cult Gaia
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

1 Kings 7: 3-9

Sunday Look: The Pineapple Dress

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 BEAUTI  in 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)
Bag: Bootiki  Amazon Fashions
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Luke 19: 28-40