Black and Random

Wearing all black and trying to stay warm; turtle neck, hat and all....okay, I took the hat off because it was giving me a head ache. I'm doing a Random Wednesday Post today.


1. I am still working hard to build The Growth Studio. That's why I'm not posting much.

2. I've been networking quite a bit and meeting so many lovely people, getting more ideas and learning so many new things. I wish I had done this while I had my full time job. Whether you are in a job or own a business, I encourage you to join one or two networking groups. It will grow you beyond where you are.

3. I've been thinking about my 2014 Bucket List, crossing things off and I'm getting ready to work on my 2015 bucket list. I'm also waiting for my new planner. I went with Erin Condren last year but unfortunately or fortunately, I'm doing the Passion Planner this year because my schedule and work is so different now. I thought I was going to stay with Erin Condren forever. I'm still going to use their notebooks though and I love their stickers.

4. At a networking meeting yesterday, we were asked to describe what kind of Christmas ornament we would be and why. It was amazing what all the other ladies shared. I picked Christmas lights. I want to be an example, an inspiration, a testimony of God's goodness and be able to let people know that they can be the best they can be and achieve their greatest potential. I actually wrote it down because I never really thought about that.

So what have you been up to?

Turtle Neck - TJ Maxx / Similar

Skirt - Target  / Similar / Slimming Pencil Skirt / Similar 

Boots - TJ Maxx / Similar / Similar / Option

Beret - Gift / Similar / Similar / Similar

Necklace - Avon

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Hybrid Outfit: Black Sweater and African Print Skirt

It's been two weeks since I started working on the Growth Studio full time and I tell you, it's been busy. My house is still a mess and I still haven't gotten my nails done. These are a few of the things I wanted to do since I now have time but no, I still have so much to do to build the business. I think I finally have some time to squeeze in blogging. We'll see.

This is what I wore to church on Sunday. It's an American and African Hybrid.  There's a lot of creativity around styling the African print these days. The skirts are sometimes shorter in length and can be worn with a button down shirt, chambray, a tee or sweater, as in this case. And I'm loving my lipstick from Avon. I'm wearing the Cherry Jubilee Ultra Color Rich Lipstick. It's great for dark skin tones and lasts all day.

 Sweater - Old Navy

Skirt - Custom Made

Necklace  - Avon / Similar / Similar / Similar / Love this / And this

Bracelet - JCrew Factory / Similar
Shoes (hiding under skirt) - Nine West / Similar / Similar

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Cognac Boots and Target Tunic

It's boot season again and I finally brought my boots out of hiding. I think these ones are in their third season and they are beginning to get worn because I wear them so much. I'm beginning to love button down tunics. They are a little dressier and definitely great for my apple shape.   

Today is an exciting day for me. I will share later because I'm writing this post in a hurry. But hint hint, there will be no more Engineer Style posts....Have a great weekend!

 

Button Down Tunic - Target Pants - Style and Co via Macy's / Similar / Similar Boots - Nine West / Similar / Similar (Over the Knee) Link ups: Fashion Friday  

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Salt and Pepper

...and some red lips I might add. White skirts are hard to find, at least for me, so I've held on to this one for many many years. I almost always wear it with a black top. This was church wear for Sunday. Our uniform was..you guessed it, black and white. We all looked like salt and pepper shakers on stage.

Have a great rest of the week!

Top -Gap / Similar/ Option / Leather / Bow

Skirt - Macy's (Old) / Similar / Similar / Similar

Pumps - Nine West / Peep Toe Option

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Striped Sleeveless Top: Three Ways to Wear it

Finally an outfit post. I just can't explain why the pictures I've taken in the past few weeks have not made it to the blog.  Below is an outfit from Saturday; I'm also showing three ways to wear the black and white sleeveless top. As you can see, it's a great summer staple and can be layered for fall. I would also wear it with shorts and probably tucked into a skirt. I realize that all three looks are black and white combinations. The top would also look great with green cropped pants. Which look is your favorite?

1. With White Pants (here) 2.  Layered (here) 3. With black pants (below)

Sleeveless top - TJ Maxx / Option / Love this / Option
Pants- Macy's / Similar / Curvy Option
Heels - TJ Maxx / Similar / Similar / Ankle Strap Option

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Peter Pan, Dots and Surviving in 5 Inch Heels

It was a black and white Sunday again this week. I opted for this polka dot blouse to change things up. I'm already running out of black and white combination options for our choir uniform. The sandals were a last minute choice. I bought them because they were $10 and have been scared to wear them since, after wearing them once, but I survived wearing them again on stage during praise and worship at church. Thank God for heels with platforms. Everything I'm wearing, expect the bag is from Target.

Have a happy week and please be sure to check out my new class starting on August 24th.

Blouse - Target / Similar / Grid Pattern / Option Skirt - Target / Similar / Similar / Similar / High Waist  Sandals - Target / Similar / Similar / Option / Bag - Nine West / Similar / Option   Link ups: Monday Bloom, I Would so Rock This, Monday Mingle, Style Elixir

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Printed Crops and the Growth Studio

I've been reaching out for more crops lately and wearing them over and over thanks to this lovely weather. I really wish summer would be extended this year. It will be August soon and boom it will be September. The bugs are all over though...the only thing I hate about summer. I walk around with my Avon Skin So Soft oil just in case.

Please be sure check out my sponsor page. I'm accepting sponsorships now and I'm also offering consulting for small businesses that want to move to the next level. As some of you may know the growth part of my blog (Beauty Style Growth) is The Growth Studio. I also help with personal development and growth strategies so that you can reach your greatest potential. I trained as John Maxwell Coach in conjunction with The Growth Studio in order to be able to offer more. Learn more here and I hope we can work together.

The secret to success is found in your daily agenda. What's your plan for growth?

Top - Charter Club via Macy's
Printed Crops - Target / Option
Pumps - Nine West (similar)

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Cobalt Bottom and a Lesson on Faith

P.S. my blog is under construction. Excuse the appearance.

How was your weekend?. Mine was awesome. Really enjoying this warm weather. There is just something great about the weather. I spent time with family and the highlight of the week was delivering the sermon in church on Sunday (I do that once in a while to fill in), and how great the service was with everything else that went on. Whatever you are believing God for, step out in faith, act on your faith and press through for your miracle. The true measure of faith is in action, speaking, doing and walking.

I was finally happy to wear this cobalt skirt to church. I keep buying all these colored skirts which are not really appropriate for work and they end up sitting in my closet. I wore it the first time to work (here), but I was conscious the whole time. Our choir uniform was cobalt and blue again and I decided to do cobalt on the bottom and add the pop of pink...or is it orchid? Anyway, I like the way it looks with the cobalt blue. When next you wear cobalt, try it with hot pink or orchid.
Have a blessed week!

The distance between your miracle and reality is action.

Peplum top - Macy's / Similar / Similar /  Sleeveless / Cap Sleeve / Polka Dot
Skirt - The Limited / Option / Option
Necklace - Tiny Dazzles
Bag - Nine West / Different Color
Pumps - BCGB

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Summer Suit and my 9 to 5

We had an event at my job this week and we were told to be in business casual attire. I took it up a notch by making it a business attire. I swapped the jacket that came with the suit with a short sleeved one. 

I'm joining the #9to5 Total Social link up with Helene in Between this month to share my day job with you. It's amazing how we call it "day" job and not just " job". Many women today are juggling their real jobs with more creative and fulfilling endeavors. Not to talk of motherhood and everything else. So, I work as a project engineer / manager during the day and I blog, sell Avon and a soon to be consulting business in-between and at night. At my day  job, I manage multiple testing projects that come through the door. 

I carry this big bag because I take my business everywhere with me....planner, books, notebooks, Avon brochures, phone, iPad and so on...I'm hoping my side hustle becomes my main hustle soon.

What's your 9 to 5 or "day job"? Because I know you do something on the side too.

Click here to see a post I did on running a successful side hustle. 

Jacket - AGB via Macy's / Similar / Similar Pants - Target (really old) / Option / Similar Peep toe pumps - Madden Girl / Similar / Similar / Similar / Similar Tote - FranklinCoveyBusiness Lucca iPad Tote (Blue)

Link ups: 9 to 5 Social, Fashion Friday, Style Elixir

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Hot Pink and White Polka Dots (It's a Remix)

I've always worn red or black with black and white polka dots and wanted to try a new color. I guess any color goes with black and white polka dots. This is a modified version of our choir uniform. I was supposed to wear the hot pink with black but opted for the polka dots because I wasn't going to be on stage. I'm remixing the blouse today, as shown below, and the skirt remix was featured in a previous post as shown here. What's your favorite color to wear with black and white polka dots?

Bow Blouse - The Limited / Option / Option / Printed

Polka Dot Skirt - TJ Maxx (really old) / Similar

Shoes - Nine West / Option / Option / Love this

Rose Gold Watch - Anne Klein / Similar / Similar

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Cobalt and Black with a Touch of Floral

Here's a casual look from Sunday afternoon that I quickly put together after church for dinner at a nearby restaurant. I love the look of black with cobalt blue; and the scarf adds the perfect touch. T shirts are essential to any wardrobe for easy dressing and paring or layering with anything. I have several black ones in different fits and with different necklines. A black tee is also slimming and goes with anything. I talked about wardrobe essentials in a post from last week. Check it out to see more essentials for your summer wardrobe.



 

Tee Shirt - Target / Similar / Similar / Fitted
Cobalt Skinnies - Style and Co via Macy's / Similar / Similar
Ballet Flats - Old Navy / Similar
Bag - Style and Co
Floral Scarf - Loft / Similar / Similar /Option



 

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