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Sunday Look: Relaxed Neutral Territory

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Happy Sunday everyone!  Another beautiful winter day in Texas.

Today’s look is a little more relaxed than normal.  I love the neutral look especially “winter white”.  It’s such a crisp relaxed look and one that can be worn in all seasons.  I chose simple straight leg slacks and a sleeveless top with a turtle neck.  The look really pops when you add a second color to the mix.  I did that by adding a long cardigan with two neutral colors.  It doesn’t hurt when those two colors make animal print 🙂  I also love to pair gold and pearls with winter white.

I accessorized with a matching two-toned trio “necklace, bracelet and earrings”.  I opted for open toe boots in the same neutral color pallet.

My BAG: today I went BIG…  This relaxed looked called for a much bigger bag.

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

Top: Investments

Slacks: Investments

Long Cardigan: Ruby Rd.

Boots: Calvin Klein

Purse: Kate Spade

Jewelry Trio: Kennedy Row @Dillards

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Matthew 5:33-37

 

Sunday Look: Maxi In The Wind

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Happy Sunday!  What a windy day today… So windy I decided not to wear a dress or skirt didn’t want any blow ups! LOL.

Today’s look, the “Maxi” perfect for a windy day.  I purchased this maxi about three years ago and never wore it until today.  Its Grecian of sorts.  It certainly is form fitting and I’m so happy I was able to fit into it today 😉 .  It came with a thin belt from the same fabric that I did not wear around my waist.

That brings me to accessories; I added a wide belt (instead of the original).  I felt a bit more comfortable with this wide belt since the dress was so form fitting. The (original fabric ) belt served as my necklace which I tied into a double bow.  A bit non-traditional but it works!  A gold pointed toe shoe finished the look.  Well, when outside my oversized round sunnies finished the look!

Somehow my Fitbit always makes an appearance in photos, I forget to remove it every time 🙂 addicted!

My BAG; which I’ve worn before, this fun “fringe” clutch. I like to add a bit of whimsy or fun when I can through my handbags. NO RULES…

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

 

Maxi: Nurture

Bag: Aldo

Shoes: Vince Camuto

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Matthew 5: 31-32

Sunday Look: Cape Jacket

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Happy Sunday… My how time is flies, we are already halfway through this month.  Since we are having a “warm winter” 🙁  it’s kind of tough finding something to wear for the season.  That brings me to today’s outfit.  The Cape Jacket, I started admiring these cape jackets last winter.  When the time came to purchase one I was hesitant.  I loved them in print and on other people but I wasn’t feeling it on me.  But, I really like it.  I had to listen to my own motto “If you like it, wear it” So, that’s what I did today!
This cape jacket has a beautiful lace overlay and pockets. Upon purchasing I had no idea what bottom I would pair with the jacket.  One day I ran across this black/blue lace skirt and I immediately thought “this would go great with my cape jacket”… Today it all came together.
I LOVE THE LOOK…

To accessorize I decided NOT to wear a solid color shoes, only because there was so much Navy. The two-toned shoes added an extra shade of (blue)color.  I continued my accessories with multiple strand pearls.  I tried on about three different strand of pearls, but the multiple strand really made the outfit look “high fashion”  after all I am wearing a cape! 🙂 .
My BAG; keeping with the blue theme, I carried this satin blue clutch with a jeweled and gold tone closure.  Black would have worked as well.
Style Tip: I really think this cape could be toned down with a pair of skinny or wide leg jeans.  Accessories can make a HUGE difference on the type of look you get.  How would you restyle this cape?
There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

 

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Jacket: Chelsea & Violet

Skirt: Max Studio

Bag: Kate Landry

Shoes: Guess

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Isaiah 6: 1-8

 

Sunday Look: Black Velvet If You Please… “Birthday Outfit”

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Black Velvet if you please… It’s my Birthday!!  I’ve had an awesome weekend celebrating my birthday.  It has been nothing but eating good food and shopping.    Today after church I was treated to some Soul Food from a local restaurant Yall’s.

What does one wear on their birthday? Velvet!  Not only is velvet the perfect winter fabric but its trending right now! SO I guess I’m trending 🙂 .

Today’s outfit could be considered a two piece but it’s not.. A black blazer is always a good idea no matter what you choose to wear with it or the fabric. I was so excited when I saw that the skinny pant came in the same fabric. I love a skinny leg pant that hit at the ankle just right. A skinny leg pant goes great with a flat or my favorite; the pointy toe pump. Any undershirt would work under the blazer. I chose a turtle neck.

My accessories: to break up all the black I added a sparkly STATEMENT necklace, it really stands out against the black. I kept my earring simple with large skinny hoops.  I also added a single black and silver bangle.

My BAG: I call this satin half circle handbag my “bug bag”.  The jeweled bug is unexpected and fun.

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it….

 

 

Jacket: Ann Taylor

Pants: Ann Taylor

Bag: Kate Landry

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanklsey

Isaiah 43: 1-7

Sunday Look: Happy New Year- Ivory Skirt & Top

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Happy New Year!  Welcome to the first Sunday of 2017.  It’s hard to believe that another year has gone and a new one is upon us.  I’m sure we can all reflect on good, bad, happy and sad times in 2016.  Lucky for us we all get a new beginning starting today, so let’s make the best of 2017.

I didn’t know how I wanted to start my look for 2017.  I really enjoyed wearing all that RED last month.  But, a New Year a New Look!  I decided to keep it pretty simple and classic.  I chose an ivory skirt and top.  As you know from past posts I adore the pencil skirt.  My top is pretty basic adorned with a black collar that flows into a tie.  The tie eliminated the need for a necklace, making my accessories minimal.  I only needed a bag and earrings, I added a single bangle just because.  I wore black patent leather pointy toe pumps 😉 .

My BAG, black satin clutch with clear rhinestones.  That completes today’s outfit!

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

Skirt: Alex Marie

Top: H&M

Shoes: BCBGeneration

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

 

Sunday Social: Merry Christmas Holiday in “Red”

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Merry Christmas!

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Happy Sunday, I hope it has been a great day for everyone.  Today I will keep it short, if you are like me you still have a house full of family.  Today’s outfit is the finale for this holiday season in RED.  I chose to wear a RED sheath dress with cape sleeves.  I kept my accessories simple with a clear stone necklace and red drop earrings.  My shoes were a satin red.   My BAG today was also a RED satin clutch.

Merry Christmas everyone…

There is BEAUTI in everything. find it…

Dress : I. N. Studio

Shoes: Alba

Bag: @ Stein Mart

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Sunday Social: The Holiday Season in Red- Take Three

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BABY ITS COLD OUTSIDE!!!!  It finally feels like Christmas Time.  That brings me to today’s outfit.  I’m dressed in HOLIDAY RED again…  You may think  you’re seeing double or did a double take when you saw today’s outfit.  I can explain, last week my blouse was the same print as my skirt.  I purchased the blouse along with three different color ball skirts in the same style.  Last week I wore the black skirt, today I’m in the RED/BLACK print skirt. These skirts are so dressy and scream HOLIDAY as I mentioned last week.

Today was Christmas Sweater Day at church.  I’m not really into Christmas Sweaters so I paired my skirt with a RED cardigan and back belt.  I left the buttons above the waist open. I wore a RED cami underneath the cardigan.  This gave me a two-piece look.  Since it was cold today, I wore a coat, YES I wore a coat! 🙂

I accessorized with the most perfect necklace.  It reminds me of an upside-down  snowman. Notice how it fits perfectly in the space above my cami.  I could not have planned a better placement.  Keeping with the Christmas theme added two holiday pins.  I also wore hoop earrings,  a huge single bangle and RED rings.  (I’m so addicted to my FITBIT I forgot to take it off)  Finishing off the look was black sheer hose and  black patent leather pointy toe pumps!

My BAG, keeping with the latest VELVET trend, I pulled out this VERY OLD BLACK VELVET hand bag.  Old is the new NEW…  It has the option of being a shoulder bag too. Love things with versatility…

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

“Jesus is the Reason for the Season”

                                                                                                    MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!

Skirt: Karl Lagerfeld

Cardigan: Pina Rossi

Cami: White Stag

Bag: Hillard & Hanson

Shoes: BCBGeneration

Coat: Banana Republic

Gloves: Isotoner

Shades: Jessica Simpson

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Social: The Holiday Season in Red- Take Two

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Happy Sunday! and the Holidays continue… in RED.  My favorite time of year.  What they say is true, it really is “The most wonderful time of year”.

Today I chose this lovely ball skirt with exposed zipper in back.  It makes a formal statement all by itself.  I paired it with a red and black long sleeve blouse.  The entire outfit screams HOLIDAYS… don’t you think?  The tulle underlining gives it just the right amount of poof, LOL…   AND it has pockets!

I have to honestly say I was torn as to which shoe I wanted to wear.  So many worked.  Two being a round toe RED platform and a BLACK satin pointed toe pump.  In the end I chose the RED BOTTOMS.  I couldn’t go wrong with either pair, they all looked really good.

Today’s accessories; I wore this large beaded necklace with bling and matching bling earrings.  After all it is the Holidays!

My BAG; as I was searching for the perfect bag this one appeared LOL… It was perfectly embellished with red and black bling beading.  It added that extra HOLIDAY touch.  Some of my other choices, black suede and a red woven fabric clutch.   But it was something about this one that stood out the most.   I love collecting clutches as you know.  It’s so nice to have a variety to choose from.  A girl can never have too many handbags 😉 .

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There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

Skirt: Karl Lagerfeld (last season)

Blouse: Karl Lagerfeld (last season)

Bag: Kate Landry

Shoes: Christian Louboutin

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Daniel: 3: 16-18

Sunday Social: Mock Smock Top Dress (Featuring Thanksgiving Tablescape)

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Happy Sunday!  I hope everyone had a great Thanksgiving.  Ours was great.  Even though Thanksgiving wears me out, I love this time of year and I’m so thankful to have all my family together.  I decided to share a few photos of my Thanksgiving tablescape.  I thought it turned out beautifully.  Setting the table reminds me of my childhood when my mother would set her table for Thanksgiving.  It’s my hope that down the road my grand girls will keep the tradition going as they enter into their adult lives with a family. Enjoy!

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Dinnerware: “Pioneer Woman”

Centerpiece: Grace Alvarez “Violet Hill Floral”

Turkey in centerpiece: “Ross”

Napkins: Lauren “Ralph Lauren”

Table Cloth: Elite Hemstitch ” Marshalls”

Table Runner: Inspired Treasures “Marshalls”

Napkin Rings & Place Mats: “Bed Bath & Beyond”

Salt & Pepper Shakers: “Marshalls”

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I thought I would start it off in black and white.  This mock smock top dress gives the illusion of being a two-piece but its actually all one piece. I love the  fit, very slimming.  You can never go wrong with black and white, its timeless and makes for a classy look.
If it had been COLD here (wishful thinking) I could have easily worn a (black) turtle neck or collared blouse underneath.  The round neck of the dress is perfect for a turtle neck or collar type top.  Maybe I will be able to do that at some point this coming Winter.
I didn’t want to add a lot of accessories (which I did) but they were very understated pieces. I chose two beaded bracelets and a matching necklace and earring set.
My BAG:  You all know by now how much I LOVE handbags.  This one is no different.  When I saw it I was like “OMG” that is so cute all the while passing it up.  You know what happened next, I hightailed it back around and picked it up.  A girl can never have too many black bags or any handbag for that matter.  What I like about this one is the round shape and it has fringe! 🙂 I thought it was the perfect final touch to my outfit.
There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…
Dress: Banana Republic
Bag: Vieta
Shoes: Guess
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Romans 8:28-30 & 37

Sunday Social: Stepping into Fall

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Hello everyone!  We had the most amazing lunch after church.  We tried out one of our new restaurants, Salt Traders Costal Cooking it was very good, I had to share.   Last week was pretty busy and the weekend was jammed packed as well.  No time at all to plan my outfit for today.  I’m in the middle of redecorating my “closet/dressing room“.  My stuff is all over the upstairs area of my house making it hard to find anything.  I cannot believe all of that was in one room LOL…  I managed to pull out this two piece jacket and skirt.  It’s amazing how your wardrobe can go in and out of style in just a matter of years.  I hardly ever purge my closet, I’m always thinking “oh this will come back in style”  The colors are perfect for Fall.  The jacket is vented around the raised stitching which helps because it certainly isn’t cool enough (here) yet for a jacket (at least not for me). I wore a thin gold camisole under the jacket. Loving the full short skirt (my favorite).  I thought about paring it with a pair of booties, I just had a pedicure no sense in covering up my freshly painted toes LOL!
I accessorized with gold pearls, sparkly earrings and stretchy bracelets.  My sling back heels I’ve had for years.  That’s what I like, everything has a purpose no matter how long you’ve had them 😉 .  Lets talk about my BAG, I was so obsessed when I spotted it a couple of years ago.  I paid a little more than I normally would but it was the only one and I had to make it mine.  I love mixing different textures and patterns together.  Remember there are no rules!  I liked it and I wore it…
Next week on Sunday we are invited to a wedding. A Casual Wedding.  I’ve never attended an afternoon casual wedding before.  Not sure what I will pull together, it will have to serve double duty.  We will be going there immediately after church.  Stay tuned!  xo
There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…
Jacket & Skirt: Simply Vera Wang
Bag: Vince Camuto
Shoes: Gianni Bini
Watch: Michael Kors
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

John 1: 14