Black Crops

Here's a simple summer work outfit from this week. Sleeveless top, cropped pants and wedges layered with a sweater. I didn't realize It was rainy and cold so I grabbed the sweater last minute and  I don't believe I had it on all day. It was a chilly day for sure. I didn't mind it though. The cropped pants are another favorite of mine because they fit despite having a big mid section and small hips.

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Sweater - Target / Similar Sleeveless Blouse - TJ Maxx / Similar / Similar / / Similar / Colored Cropped Pants - Old Navy / Similar / Similar Wedges - Payless / Option / JCrew Link ups: The Tiny Heart, Summer Style Enter the $200 giveaway here

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Teal and Leopard and Why You Need a Slip

The Dress

I'm remixing my Avon leopard dress for the Joyful June challenge that I've been participating in. I'm really behind now with this challenge but I'll go at my own pace. A printed dress works wonders to hide any kind of flaw even though the prints may seem too loud. I wore it previously on its own but I wanted to try the leopard and teal combo this time around. 

The Shoes

I'm finally showing my toes on a weekday with these peep toe wedges. They are relatively new and I love how comfortable they are. Wedges are great for weekdays; and you will probably see these ones a lot this summer. 

The Slip

I'm wearing a slip like this one under the dress. I've started seeing ladies in dresses and all the back side and thigh and belly jiggle that comes with wearing dresses without slips is beginning to get to me (just kidding). But don't forget the slip.

Growth

Well, happy Tuesday and keep trudging along with your goals, dreams and desires. I've been learning a lot these past few weeks and I would love to share but it seems these outfit posts are easier and quicker to share. I will be doing a growth post soon though. Stick around! 

......And thank you everyone for following and for your lovely comments

Dress - Avon (sold last year) / Similar / Option / Blouse / Skirt 
Belt - Style and co / Similar
Cardigan - Target / Similar / Long Sleeve
Peep toe Wedges - Nine West

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Black Grey and White

I just noticed that I've been wearing a lot of greys lately. Here's a work outfit from last week. I don't see many bloggers wearing slacks and I mentioned before how I do not really post the pictures in which I wear pants and trousers for work. But some of you said you didn't mind. The nature of my job requires that I'm in pants for the most part so I own quite a few slacks (trousers), in addition to khaki's for those days where I don't want to look all fancy in the midst of all the guys I work with. Do you still wear slacks (trousers)?

Cardigan - Old Navy / Similar /  Option / Option

Pants - Bar III via Macy's / Similar / Similar

White tee - The Limited / Option / Similar / V Neck

Bag - Nine West via TJ Maxx

Watch - c/o Timex

Gray Leopard Scarf - Gift / Option / Option 

 

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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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Layered Olive and Mint

Happy Monday everyone. I attended a blogger conference sponsored by Invisalign on Saturday and boy did I learn a lot of new things about blogging. I will probably do a post soon on what I learnt. I also met a few Boston Bloggers that I did not know existed. I was telling Lisa (whom I met and who happens to live the next town over, and has a new link up...check it out) that I thought I was the only one taking pictures of my self in the neighborhood.

 

This was my outfit from Friday. We finally had springy weather and here's what I put together. I had worn this breezy blouse on its own with black pants previously and decided to try a layered look this time. I've mentioned many times that when all else fails, layer layer layer. Layering adds a little something to any outfit and in my case helps balance out my shape.

 

Cardigan - Loft / Similar / Emerald Blouse - Gap / Option / different color / Striped Skinny Cords - Old Navy Flats - Nine West   Link ups: Mix it Monday, Monday Bloom, Monday Mingle, Lisa a la Mode, Style Elixir  

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Bright Orange and Blue Stripes

It's that time of the year to start layering with a cardigan and wearing some more color. Although it's still cold in this neck of the woods, I think I'm tired of wearing my pullover sweaters and winter scarves. Layering with a cardigan is a good way to transition into spring, and doing it with a bright cardigan is a winner. You can't go wrong with colorful cardigans because they open up endless opportunities for remixing your wardrobe and add an extra punch to any outfit. I was in such a good mood all day with this orange cardi. I guess bright colors bring about some cheeriness.
The striped top has made its round on this blog, and as I mentioned in a previous post, I'm always drawn to blue stripes. A good way to wear stripes if you are not comfortable for fear of looking too wide is by layering like I've done here.

Cardigan - Gap / Similar / Similar
Striped Top - Avon (old) / Similar / Option / Option
Jeans - Levis / Similar
Bracelets, Ring, Necklace - Avon

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Layered Sheath {Turquoise and Brown}

The day I wore this dress on its own, I looked really big. It revealed what an apple shaped body looks like. Layering a sheath dress that's not designed for an apple inverted triangle shape is the way to go. Wearing a belt seals the deal. I bought the dress before I knew what it meant to dress for my shape.  The only way I would wear it now is by layering with a cardigan or jacket. Now I stay away from dresses like these and opt for sheaths that are belted or have an A line shape.

P.S excuse the squinty face

Dress - Macy's / Option / Option / Plus
Cardigan - Old Navy
Belt - Target
Boots - TJ Maxx / Similar / Option / Option
Tights - Nine West / Similar

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Red, Chambray and Khaki + a Social Media Tip

Just a quick post to show what I wore to work sometime this week. What day is it? I lose track of what day it is sometimes. I've been mighty busy trying to do a lot this week and I think I'm beginning to see some results. I'll be sharing with you soon. 

I'm beginning to love Instagram a lot now ( I just got serious with it about a month ago). Instagram is where I am finding and connecting with a new set of people.  You encounter different kinds of connections on different social media sites. The use of hashtags lets you quickly connect with people who share the same interests or who could be potential customers.  I've also learnt that different social media sites work for different kinds of businesses/blogs. Twitter has helped a lot with my blogging, but Facebook, not so much. Focus your efforts on engaging and promoting your business/blog on the social media sites that work for you and fit your audience. Which Social media site(s) have helped your business or blog?

Sweater - Gap / Similar / Similar Pants - Gap Boots - DSW Bag - Marc Fisher via Macy's Link ups: What I wore to work, I Feel Pretty, The Pleated Poppy, Look What I Got

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Gingham and Stripes + {Mix it Monday Link Up}

Happy Monday everyone. I hope you had a great weekend. It's back to the grind and my brain is getting wired for more work, more possibilities and knocking items off my to do list.

When I purchased this blue gingham shirt, I had a difficult time styling it. The reason is it's a little too big. I got it in large from Old Navy to fit over my chest so it's big every where else. Surprisingly, I've been able to wear it a number of times. As you can see from my remix below, I make it work by layering. I may alter it later to fit better so that I can wear it alone.  Today's outfit was inspired by this pin from Serena Saga's blog.

Gingham Shirt - Old Navy / Similar / Option / Option Sweater - Tommy Hilfiger / Similar / Similar  / Similar / Chevron Style  Jeans - Old Navy / Similar / Mid Rise Option / High Rise Option Oxford Boots - Nine West / Similar / Flat option / Wedge Option

I'm excited to co host the Mix it Monday link up today. Join the Link up Below

Now I'd love to see how you're remixing your wardrobe!Fizz & Frosting (Bloglovin') / The Modern Tulip (Bloglovin') / Beauty Style Growth (Bloglovin') / Delightfully Dunn (Bloglovin')

Linkup Rules:

1. Follow your host Fizz and Frosting (via Bloglovin' or Instagram) and your co-hosts, Maeg of The Modern Tulip (via Bloglovin' or Instagram) and Kemi of Beauty Style Growth (via Bloglovin' or Instagram), and Marianna of Delightfully Dunn (via Bloglovin' or Instagram)
2. Share a post, showing how you remixed an item - a top, skirt, jeans, purse, shoes -- it's completely up to you! Want to share a collage? Go for it!
3. Link back to this post with a text link or by sharing the linkup button!
4. We'd love for you to tweet using #MixItMon so we can help promote your posts!

Want to co-host in the future? Please email Lauren at lauren@fizzandfrosting.com and use the subject MIX IT MONDAYS! 
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Burgundy Skirt Remix

This is a dress down version of the burgundy skirt I featured two weeks ago. It was a relatively warm day so I decided to wear a skirt. I added interest to the outfit by wearing colored tights. These ones from Target are not bad at all. They passed the no itch test. I wore them all day with no problems.  To ease into the colored tights trend, wear them with boots to hide most of it. I did go bold with cobalt ones last year.  I'm probably too old to do that again now.

I do not believe January is almost over. I hope all the goals you wrote down are being worked on. I've accomplished quite a few things this month. My new planner came in this week and I will be using it to help me stay on track with everything - my blog, business, spiritual growth, family, meal planning and so on. I hope to share more of how I will be using it. Yes I love paper planning and this year I decided to go pretty by going with the Erin Condren Planner.

Cardigan -Target / Similar / Open cardi
Skirt - Target
T-Shirt - Gap / Similar
Tights - Target
Boots - Nine West / Similar / Similar

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