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Sunday Look: Pinstripes and Pleats

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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

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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

Sunday Look: Off- The- Shoulder Jumpsuit

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Happy Sunday!  Just like last week I’m still trying to find outfits that are cool while remaining respectable for Church.  I accomplished that with this off- the- shoulder jumpsuit.

This jumpsuit is a linen and cotton blend (gives you less wrinkles than 100% linen). Linen is the perfect summer fabric!  I also love how the fabric depicts flowers, bees and plants, so SUMMER right? The puff sleeves has a tie and a flounce.  It also has POCKETS!  Notice the tapered legs.

I accessorized with a wide textured necklace that has semi clear stones.  My earrings mimic the same stones in the necklace.  I also added a wide bracelet and two loose bangles. I pulled out the yellow in the jumpsuit by adding a skinny yellow belt to the elastic waist.  When wearing linen with tapered legs you have to wear strappy sandals  😉 .

My BAG today was a twist on FUN… a wristlet in the silhouette of a yellow taxi cab.  It’s such a fun and unexpected touch.  Since linen is a casual fabric I didn’t want my BAG to be too formal.
Style Tip: If you wanted to take this outfit in a different direction, replace the heels with flats, lose the necklace and tie a yellow scarf around your head or neck.

Stay cool  my friends…
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Jumpsuit: Anna Glover for H& M
Bag: Betsey Johnson
(click here for more unusual bags by Betsey Johnson)
Shoes: Chinese Laundry (similar here)
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Matthew 16: 13-17 & 20

 

Sunday Look: Summer Style In A Kimono

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Happy Sunday!  What does one wear when it’s so Image result for sun HOT out?  I know it’s a struggle to keep cool while trying to be fashionable.  The first thing that comes to my mind “sleeveless”.
Today I took the perfect little sleeveless summer dress and paired it with a Kimono. (I wore the same dress in a different pattern a few weeks ago).   A Kimono can take a simple dress and turn it into something more stylish.  I ♥love♥ how this look turned out.

Accessorizing was so easy too!  I picked two colors from the Kimono and used those colors in my accessories. My necklace made a statement.  I coordinated earrings and bangles to finish my jewelry look.  My shoes had to be platform peep-toe heels for the greatest impact 😉 .

Style Tip: One way to make your necklace a statement piece, combine two for one look.  If you really want to make a statement, combine two different colors which is what I did for this look. 

My BAG today,  an orange handbag with a detailed “X” pattern on the front flap in addition to a decorative gold clasp and chain.   Perfect bag for this outfit.

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Dress: New York & Co. (similar here)
Kimono:  Do Everything In Love (similar here)
Bag: ALDO (similar here)
Shoes: Jessica Simpson (similar here)
Photo Credit: Zenia Fillmore

Romans 8: 1-4

 

 

 

Sunday Look: Eyelet Lace Flamenco (High-Low)

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Happy Sunday to all.  I hope everyone had a great week. I have an exciting week ahead, we have company coming for a week.  I still have so much to do.  Stay tuned to my FB and IG stories.
For starters, I tend to be a little color blind.  I usually rely on the tag to tell me what color I’m wearing.  No such luck today.  I’m sticking with neutral.
Today’s outfit is a two-piece eyelet lace flamenco (or high-low).  It reminds me of the Chiquita Banana dress! 🙂 .  I was so excited when I saw this outfit.  Anything that’s suppose to be off the shoulder I’m here for it! (style tip: if you have trouble keeping the top in place try using double sized tape).  Secondly, I love the fit of the skirt, it hugged me just right! 😉

I took the opportunity to go big on one of my accessories.  I’ve been wanting to wear this necklace for over a year and it never looked good with anything.  Not today, it paired perfectly with my off-the-shoulder top.  I opted for smaller earrings so they wouldn’t compete with the necklace.  Bangles on each arm kept with theme.  I chose an open toe sandal with a chunky heel and pearl detail.

My BAG today, I took the opportunity to carry a new handbag.  It went well with my neutral outfit, I love the floral detailing which added some additional color.  (style tip: smaller handbags are on the rise).

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Top: GB
Skirt: GB
Bag: ALDO
Shoes: Steve Madden
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Mark 8: 22-25

Sunday Look: Paperbag Waist Pants

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Hello and Happy Sunday!  I hope everyone had a fantastic July 4th holiday.  As you may have noticed I did not post a blog last week.  The main reason, I wore a suit that I had previously blogged two years ago. But! I’m back this week with a new outfit to share.
Some might be saying what are paperbag waist pants?  Paperbag waist pants are loose fitting pants that happen to be very comfortable.  They have a slightly higher waist and tie at the waist making a ruffle detail.  In order to make the waist stand out as intended, you should pair them with a tighter fitting top for a flattering silhouette.

I think I accomplished just that by pairing my paperbag waist pants with a tight fitting floral mesh top.  The colors mimics Summer.  The shimmer of the pant fabric makes them dressier and perfect for Church.  I can also wear these pants to work or a night out on the town.

I accessorized the outfit with tri colored jewelry, it picked up on the colors nicely.  I was so inspired by the top, I decided to go with a floral strappy sandal.

My BAG, I was further inspired by the floral top and shoes that I continued with a beautiful floral clutch.  The details on the bag are FABULOUS!

I hope you’ve learned a little bit about paperbag waist pants and I certainly hope you try a pair. You won’t be disappointed 😉 .
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Pants: Gibson & Latimer (similar here)
Top: Polly & Esther for Agaci
Shoes: Charlotte Russe
Bag:  ALDO
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Mark 5: 1-12 & 15-20

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