Mint Fit and Flare

Happy New Year everyone. I hope you had a great holiday. Mine was fine and laid back. I honestly don't like the stress of the holidays so I just do what I can. I don't even decorate or do trees.

You can never go wrong with a fit and flare dress because it suits and flatters all body types. This one helped balance out my inverted triangle shape. I wore the cardigan to disguise my heavy top. 

My word for this year is Purpose and my theme is Amazing 2015. I want to be intentional with everything I'm doing and I want everything to be amazing. My relationships, businesses, my walk with God and my health. My bucket list for 2015 covers all these areas.

What are you up to for 2015?

 

   Dress - Evan Picone via Macy's /Similar / Option  Cardigan - Macy's Cobalt Pumps - Style and Co via Macy's / Similar /  Option Necklace - InPink   Link ups: Monday Mingle  

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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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Green and Beige

Hello There! I've been very busy working myself out of my full time job into my full time business. Yes that's the "hint hint" I talked about in my last post. I finally quit my job to focus on the Growth Studio. So probably no more Engineer style posts. But I will still be wearing my khakis. More on that later. 

This is my second Ashton Blouse from The Limited. I also own it in red as seen here. I love the way green goes with beige. We wore this as our choir uniform a few weeks ago. 

Blouse - The Limited

Skirt - AGB via Macy's / Similar

Leopard Pumps - Nine West 

Bag - Coach

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Green Gingham and Burgundy

So I turned 40 and this was my birthday outfit. Actually it was work wear for the day I turned 40. I hope you guys will not stop reading my blog because you realize that you've been reading an old lady's blog.      I'm thankful for another year and for God's goodness, mercy and protection and all He's doing in my life. Now I'm determined to do even much more and accomplish all my dreams. I wish I had known everything I learned in the past few years many years ago. It looks like I'm going to be doing more now than I've ever done before. I've actually done that over the years. I remember when I was single and working I did nothing but work, church and rest. Now I'm married, working, I have kids, run a blog, run two businesses and serve in the kingdom. Life is so much fun now and I'm determined to make it more fun and fulfilling.   Now back to the outfit: The shirt has been sitting in my closet for a while because it never looked right every time I wore it but it worked with this skirt. Again, that's because of my body shape. I bought the shirt to fit over my chest and it's too big everywhere else, so tucking it in or layering it under a jacket or cardigan are the best ways for me to wear it. 

Gingham Shirt - Gap / Similar / Dress Option Pencil Skirt - Target / Similar / Polka dot Option Wedges - Payless / Option / Dark Brown / Ankle Strap / Peep Toe   Link ups: The Pleated Poppy, I Feel Pretty, Random Wednesday, Mix and Match Fashion

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Ruffles and Green + Floral Three Ways

I'm doing a two for one today for the Joyful June Style challenge: Tuesday Ruffles + Fields of Green.
I'm finally wearing my floral top with green. I mentioned last year that I would. I've always loved the look of floral with green and realized that the two always look good together; maybe because the two colors together occur naturally in nature. A floral plant usually has green stems and leaves. I would also wear the top with a cobalt blue bottom. Maybe I'll try that next.

Floral Top - Macy's / Similar / Option / Option
Green Skirt - TJ Maxx / Similar / Similar /Darker Green 
Rust Pumps - TJ Maxx / Similar / Different Color / Similar Color
Cardigan - The Limited / Similar

Link ups: Pleated Poppy, Random Wednesday, Summer Style, I Feel Pretty, Three Fer Thursday

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Green and Grey Part 2 + a Houndstooth Remix

I'm trying another green and grey combo here and remixing this houndstooth sheath dress. I haven't been able to wear the dress on its own because it doesn't flatter my shape. So I layer it to minimize my heavy top and big mid section. I'm showing two ways to layer it; with a cardigan and with a belted long sleeve tee.  Have a great week

Cardigan - Target / Similar Dress - Macy's / Option / Option / Similar Wedges - Target Don't forget to enter the Anthropologie Giveaway here Link ups: Mix it Monday, Monday Mingle, Monday Bloom

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Greens and Greys

Green with grey is a color combination that I'm loving lately. I was sent this mint infinity color block scarf by 9th & Elm and I decided to wear it with this grey dress, an Avon favorite of mine. The green trench is making it's debut on the blog. I think I got it two years from Old Navy and never wore it much because, let's face it, it's a spring jacket and we don't get much of a spring around here. It's still sort of cold as we speak and next thing you know, it will be summer and there will be no need for jackets.  Anyway, if you're looking for a way to wear your grey piece next time, try pairing it with something green. 

Be sure to check out 9th & Elm.  They provide lovely hand made and independent designed clothing and accessories. I would also wear the color block infinity scarf with a maxi dress or white tee with jeans. 

Scarf - 9th & Elm

Dress - Avon (old) / Option / Option / Option

Green Trench - Old Navy / Similar / Similar / Love this / Green with Trim

Pumps - Nine West / Similar / Similar

Link ups: Tiny Heart, Three fer Thursday, The Pleated Poppy, What I Wore to Work, Fashion Friday, Style Elixir

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Green Cardi and Khaki

That is fresh snow in the background. Cloudy, rainy and snowy is what we got around here. But hey, I'm not really complaining. The spring/summer weather that is bound to happen will have to happen soon. The back to winter weather is the reason I'm wearing tights, which some of you I'm sure I've already put away for the season. The green sweater is much greener than pictured so the green and khaki color combination looks better in real life.
I'm looking forward to the long weekend...no work tomorrow. Finally a day off without having to be in  bed all day. I can actually get stuff done that I've been putting off.

Cardigan - Target ($15) / Similar / Similar / Love this / Similar Skirt - Charter Club via Macy's / Similar / Option / Option Tights - Nine West Necklace - InPink / Similar Wedges - Payless / Similar / Peep toe / Peep toe

Here are some pencil skirts to put you in the mood for spring.

1. Plaid 2. Lace 3. Floral (printed) 4. Floral

Link ups: What I wore to work, The Tiny Heart, Three fer Thursday, The Pleated Poppy, Her and Nicole

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How do You Wear your Midi

I usually stick with knee length and midi styles when it comes to wearing skirts. Wearing a midi skirt has a lady like appeal that I love. This short sleeve sweater / full midi skirt combo that I styled here will work as a spring wedding or church outfit. I hope to try a variation of this soon. I'm also loving the pencil midi which always look good with strappy heels or heeled booties. How do you wear your midi?

Sweater  | Skirt | Silver Pumps | Necklace Here are a few midi picks for you

1. Bar III / 2. Dorothy Perkins / 3. Asos / 4. Forever 21
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Rust Green Navy + { $50 Giveaway}

This outfit is a recreation of Happy Medleys outfit here. It's also a dressed down version of this outfit  I created a few weeks ago. Think a forest green colored skirt is not versatile? think again. It can also be paired with a yellow, navy blue, red, or burgundy sweater, peplum top or blouse. I'm just realizing everything in the outfit from Target...again, except for the boots.

Happy Sunday and Monday! Make this week a great one and thanks everyone for following and commenting.

Sweater - Target / Similar 
Skirt - Target (now in sale) / Other Colors
Scarf - Target / Similar
Boots - via TJ Maxx / Similar / Similar

 I'm sharing how I dress my apple body type over at Simply Clarke and offering this giveaway. Enjoy! 

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Link ups: Visible Monday, Mix it Monday, Monday Mingle, Style Elixir, Totally Posted

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Three Ways to Wear Teal Skinny Jeans

This is the same exact outfit I'm wearing here. Only the sweater is different but you can't tell. I'm even wearing the same scarf. Didn't realize I chose the same scarf until I saw the older post. Looks like it is my outfit of choice for the day after a snow storm. I also wore it after a major snow storm the last time. 

I've worn the teal skinnies quite a few times. Below are other ways I've styled them and as you can see, I've worn the same cognac boots with all three looks. I guess I need a pair of black riding boots. I purchased two recently but returned them because they didn't work out. I'm thinking of trying these ones next. 

1. With Rust and Leopard 2. With Stripes and Hot Pink 3. With Black

Sweater - Gap / Similar / Similar

Teal Skinny Jeans - The Limited / Similar / Similar

Boots - Nine West / Similar / Very Similar

Scarf - The Limited / Similar

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