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Sunday Look: Classic Two-Piece

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Happy Sunday! Happy MLK weekend. For the past several years two of my grand girls have been a part of the MLK festivities with their middle school choir. I shed tears every year.  I love hearing my grand girls sing and taking part in such a memorable celebration.  They have beautiful voices by the way! 🙂 .

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There was a chill in the air this morning.  This was the perfect opportunity to sport this classic houndstooth single breast jacket and wide leg crop pant.  I love the wide covered belt and buckle. The wide leg pants are cropped with a flat front.  The two pieces look good together, there was no splitting up these matching pieces.  I added a black crew neck shirt underneath which served as the perfect backdrop for a black & white (long) pearl necklace.  I’m so in LOVE with this necklace, I can hardly handle it 🙂 .

In addition to the black & white pearl necklace, I wore black & white dangling earrings. Threw in a few bangles as well.  I like to wear an odd number when I accessorize with bangles.  I just happen to have the perfect black pointy toe pumps.  This look…. I was feeling it!

My BAG today was a little black on black bag with a chain detail.  It also features a faux pom pom.  It comes with a strap to wear as a crossbody or shoulder bag.  This particular bag is sold out. You can purchase it on the secondary market I’m sure.

 

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Jacket: Gianni Bini

Pant: Gianni Bini

Crew Neck: Prologue @Target

Shoe: Christian Louboutin (simular here)

Bag: ALDO (sold out) similar bag

Psalm 34: 1-8

 

Sunday Look: Dot Print Jumpsuit

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Hello, Happy Sunday and Happy Father’s Day! I want to get real for a moment. As I get older I see my body changing. Whether it’s a little bulge here or a sag there. I’ve learned to embrace some of my body flaws. Honestly, it wasn’t easy in the beginning. You know what, it is, what it is! After-all this is who I’m meant to be, this is me! Admittedly, some clothing, no matter how much we love an outfit, it may show off a few of those flaws. I may be able to do something about a few of them, others not so much. That’s okay. I’m looking for some kind exercise regimen to tie up loose ends LOL 🙂 🙂

My outfit today falls into that classic black and white category. I love this jumpsuit! I think I was drawn to the graphic white polka dots against the black background more than anything. The self tie belt allows you to tie a knot or do a one loop bow like I did. You can also use the belt as a headband.

The scoop-neck allowed me to accessorize with a long necklace. I chose a beaded pearl tear drop necklace. I kept the earrings simple in a round pearl ball mimicking the white polka dots. A single white bangle added another layer. Considering how short I am, and how long this jumpsuit is, I had to wear my tallest heels. I wore white platform super high heeled open toe shoes.

My BAG today was a white tote with a round black handle. It was the perfect piece against the graphic background.

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…

Jumpsuit: New York & Co, Bag: Forever 21, Shoes: BCBGeneration

Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Luke 15: 11-24

Sunday Look: Plaid on Point

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Happy Sunday… I hope everyone had a very pleasant Thanksgiving.  We had twelve family and friends at the dinner table, my heart was happy.   As a blogger I missed the opportunity to take advantage of the “Black Friday Sales”.  I’m sure there were some great deals out there I could have shared with you today.  Maybe next year 😉 .  I have to admit I was exhausted.  I must have been really tired, I did not wake up until around 8:50 am this morning.  This is highly unusual for me.  I’m usually up around 7:00 am.  I had no time to plan an outfit.  I picked the first thing I saw and added to it.  I have to admit it was so much easier, I didn’t have time to put a lot of thought into it.   I should do that more often 🙂 .  It’s officially the holiday season guys!  I’m excited for the holiday fashions.  I’m looking forward to seeing what you guys will be wearing this Holiday Season.
For this last Sunday in November, I’m feeling the Fall vibe.  I’ve been itching to wear plaid, It’s trending big-time right now!  I chose this plaid print top with a mix of hounds-tooth (or it chose me) with the look of two tops rolled into one, a twofer.  The bottom half looks like a corset with a tie front.  The top half is a classic shirt with collar and button front which I left unbuttoned.   I paired it with a pair of black palazzo pants.

My accessories were very simple.  I added a layered necklace within the button front.  Big earrings and a wide bracelet.  I wore black patent leather pointy toe heels to give me some height.  I’m  5’4″ and have to stay elevated for most of my pants to not drag the ground 😉 .

My BAG today was playful, a two toned black and white square clutch with YES & NO printed on each side.  Fun, fun, fun…

Style Tip:  This top would also look good with a long pencil skirt -or- A-line maxi skirt.
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Top: New York & Co. (currently sold out)
Pants: Gibson & Latimer (last season)
Shoes: Jessica Simpson (old)
Bag: Sam Moon
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Exodus 14: 10-17

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sunday Look: Bold Animal Print

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Happy Sunday…. You all know I’m smiling from ear to ear.  Why? Because this is my kind of weather.  I’m loving this little cool spell we’re having.  It was so nice to wear something fitting for the season.  I had a little bit of sticker shock this weekend at the dry-cleaners. Keep in mind that I don’t take things to the dry-cleaners very often.  I had no clue what it would cost to dry-clean a light-weight jacket.  I was shocked, when the cashier said $16 See the source image .

Let’s talk about this jacket.  I’ve had it for about five years (that’s why I had to take it to the dry-cleaners).  I love to go shopping in my closets when the seasons change.  I totally forgot I had this jacket.  Can’t remember the last time I wore it either.

Animal  print is such a Fall staple, add black and white to the mix and you have a classic look.  I love the belted look on jackets.  You can tie a giant bow or a knot.  I opted for a knot.  I also like how you can pop the collar if you like.  Black ankle length slacks paired perfectly with the jacket.  Each piece is so simple, put them together and you get a fashionable look 😉 .

I accessorized with a multi strand of white pearls and pearl earrings.
Black patent leather pointy toe heels added a polished finish.

My BAG today was a satin clutch with a whimsical closure,  This bag can be worn as a shoulder bag too!  That’s how I carried it today.

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There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Jacket: Talie (old)
Slacks: Cremieux
Shoes: BCBGeneration
Bag: Kate Landry
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley ♥

Acts 12: 1-5, 7 & 11

Sunday Look: Hello September Mix

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Happy Sunday and Hello September!  Can you believe it’s September already?  I’m so excited because I know Fall is coming…  I heard some rumblings about the Almanac, we are suppose to have a stinging Winter (insert eye roll ) LOL!   That would be the best feeling, I think.  You know Winter is my season.
I’m excited to transition my wardrobe. Today’s outfit is a classic to say the least.  Even though I don’t follow the white after Labor Day rule.  I thought I would take advantage of wearing black and white today.  It’s amazing how you can take a simple white straight leg ankle pant paired with a black double keyhole top.  The top has an added touch of lace on the shoulders and a slight high low hem-line.  The two pair very well together.  Black and white can be worn any season.  I love it, and I plan on wearing quite a bit this coming Fall season.

The only jewelry accessory was earrings.  Rounding off this sleek look was black pointy toe pumps.  Trust me, I tried on different shoes and these were the best choice.  I’m so in love with a pointy toe!

My BAG today was a large black tote with studs, the end…  🙂  🙂 .

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Top: G by Guess
Pants: Ann Taylor (similar here)
Bag: Sesca for Target (similar here)
Shoes: Christian Louboutin
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Psalm 121: 1-8

 

 

Sunday Look: Gingham and Boots

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Happy Sunday!  Rain, rain and more rain is how our Sunday started.  I’m very particular about what I wear when it’s raining.  I tend to dress a little more casual and carefully choose a shoe that doesn’t get ruined by the rain.
That’s today’s outfit, a casual gingham dress in black and white .  It disguises itself to look like a skirt with the side tie.    By the way gingham is trending.

I really wanted this look to pop and come off as being edgy.  I think I accomplished that by leaving the top three buttons open and adding a chunky necklace in the space.  I turned the cuffs up to revile the striped lining for a contrasting look. The icing on the cake, white ankle boots.  Not only are they stylish but they were the perfect footwear for a rainy day like today.  I’m loving how my legs look in these boots, this calls for a 😉  😉  LOL!    Had I not left the buttons open and kept the sleeves un-cuffed, it would have resulted in a very different look.   Don’t let these white boots scare you either.  They were trending BIG TIME this past winter.  Not many would dare to wear white boots in the dead of winter season.  BUT, Fashion is passion and I’m passionate about my FASHION…  anyway, a boot like this is ok to wear during the Spring and Summer months, it’s all up to you.  “If you like it, wear it”  that’s my  motto.  And I like it!

My BAG today was a white tote with ring handles and studs.  It sealed that edgy look I was going for 🙂  .

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it!
Dress: Skies are Blue (similar here)
Bag: Cesca for Target (similar here)
Boots: A New Day for Target
Photo Credit:  Ricky Tanksley

Luke 15: 25-32

Sunday Look: Dot, Dot, Dots

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Hello and Happy Sunday!  Hope you all had a great week and did something fun.  You know, I had this idea that I wanted a new dress, I haven’t purchased one in a while.  Instead of going out for a new dress I decided to shop my closet.  There is always something new (even if I’ve had it for a couple of years) hiding with the tags still on it.
Today’s outfit a black and white fit and flare pleated dress with a solid black bodice and tons of black dots.  I’m pretty sure that was the attraction.  I actually played with this black and white theme a bit.   I had the option of a black shawl in case I got cold.  It looked really cute draped with the necklace.  I wasn’t cold therefore I didn’t need it.  Just an option other than the usual cardigan for those that feel uncomfortable being sleeveless for various reasons.

Speaking of twists, I love pompoms and pompom clip-ons, they can make a boring shoe pop!  I tried something a little different by wearing one each of the black and white pompom.  Totally outside the box and a fun addition.

I’m in love with this black and white pearl beaded necklace.  It’s always a conversation piece whenever I wear it.  I thought it paired well with the dress.  I also wore black and white round earrings.  I wanted to do something other than pearls.  I also added bangles on each arm.  I felt really put together in this outfit.  Black and White is so classic it’s hard to get it wrong.

 

My BAG today was an all white (chanel inspired) handbag trimmed in chain link.

I never talk much about make-up.  Today I went with a red lip and a smoky eye.  I like it you guys!

Don’t be afraid to step outside the box every now and then.  You just might like it 😉 !
There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Dress: Tahari
Bag: Aldo
Shoes: BCBG
Faux Fur Pompoms: Wendy Williams HSN
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

James 1: 1-4

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

 

Sunday Look: Bye- Bye Summer Black & White

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Happy Sunday!    As most of you know Texas was hit with a nasty hurricane last week.  I opted not to blog last week, it was my way of showing respect to all those affected.   It’s good to be back in front of the camera!
Some outfits deserve new life. I wore this dress back in 2015.  I styled it with blue accessories. ↓ (see blow)

I purchased a pair of white pumps last season and never got to wear them. I’ve wanted to wear them all summer long.  Since we are one day away from Labor Day I thought I better.  You know what they say “no white after Labor Day”.  As for me personally, I won’t wear white shoes after Labor Day (unless its tennis shoes) 😉 .  But I will wear white clothing because we live in Texas and our summers flow into Fall.  I’m looking forward to some much cooler weather though.

 

This time around I accessorized with all white accessories.  I chose a chunky necklace, white pearl earrings, my long awaited white shoes and a white handbag.  The white paired well with the black and white pattern on the dress.

There is BEAUTI  in everything, find it…
Please continue to pray for all the Texas folks affected by the hurricane.
Dress: H& M (two seasons ago)
Bag: Aldo (last season)
Necklace: (old)
Shoes: BCBG (last season)
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Jeremiah 29: 1 & 7

 

 

Sunday Look: The Trapeze Dress

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I’m back!  Last week I was on vacation and didn’t have a free moment to blog. If I get the chance I may do a short blog about my vacation.
Today’s outfit was fun.  This was my first time wearing what they call a trapeze dress (I think).  It’s like a tent so I guess the name is appropriate! And did I say I LOVE IT… LOL.  Its a smock black and white pinstripe dress, off the shoulder neckline with avant garde ruffled sleeves that create this totally on-trend silhouette.   Since I wore this dress to church I kept the shoulder exposure minimal. Trust me when I tell you its so cute totally off the shoulders. Remember what I said about the shoulders being the sexiest part of a woman’s body 😉 .

There was no need for any kind of chunky or statement necklace.  I did wear a simple choker.  I really didn’t need anything except for the usual lady accessories; earrings and bracelets.  I chose open strapy heels to finish the look.

My bag today was an edgy black tote with studs and  silver rings as handles.  It’s amazing how certain bags go well with certain outfits.  I seem to get it right every time!

 

There is BEAUTI in everything, find it…
Dress: Vasna
Bag: Cesca for Target
Shoes: Enzo Angiolini
Photo Credit: Ricky Tanksley

Acts 16: 25-26 & 29-30