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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Striped Maxi and Brown Accents: A Remix

I almost didn't wear this dress on Sunday because I had worn it earlier this summer and thought I wouldn't be able to blog about it.  Can't have the same outfit twice, right? Then it occurred to me that I could style it differently. Duh! The benefits of fashion blogging: learn how to style a dress in a different way.
So here it is. I'm remixing the Floor Length Striped Maxi. I do love the dress mainly because it's so comfortable and flares slightly at the bottom to create an a line shape for my inverted triangle body.

I am challenging myself to style it for the colder weather; so stay tuned. (Not looking forward to the cold weather though).

Growth Segway: P.S Check out my new online class starting on September 14. Have a great week!

Dress - Target (on sale now)

Sandals - Nine West / Similar / Option

Cross Body Tote- Coach / Similar / Similar / Similar

Watch - Coach

Belt - Target / More Options

Necklace - Macy's / Similar

 

 

Link ups: Style Elixir, Random Wednesday, The Pleated Poppy, Fashion a la Mode,

Mix and Match Fashion

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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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Floor Length Striped Maxi

It's maxi season again and I think Target had me in mind when they designed this dress. Perfect for my apple inverted triangle body type. Not clingy, hides the tummy and enlarges the hips a little, and most importantly, so comfortable. I also love the slits. I'm carrying the bag the second time this week. It is a cross body bag with removable straps and it is my birthday present to myself just because I  had ordered it and it showed up on my door step on my birthday. And Speaking of that, I did promise a birthday giveaway and it's coming.

So, have you found your perfect maxi?

Dress - Target / Black and White Option
Bag  - Nine West
Necklace - Tiny Dazzles
Sandals - Nine West / Similar / Similar / Similar

Link ups:  The pleated Poppy, Random Wednesday, I Feel Pretty, Summer Style, Fashion A La Mode
Look What I Got

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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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Olive and Black - Joyful June Style

I stumbled upon the Joyful June Style Challenge by Curvy Girl on the Run on Instagram and decided to participate and that is why I'm wearing this dress.  The Monday challenge ( I know, I'm behind) is I Love Olive.  I do love olive and I own a few olive colored pieces. Olive works well with leopard, mustard, rust, yellow, gold and black.

I totally forgot about this dress and would not have worn it any time soon. This is why I love participating in challenges like this. They give you great ideas and I love it when someone else can do the thinking for me sometimes. I have a lot on my plate this month and this will help me keep blogging without doing too much work.

So let's talk about the dress. Anyone remember this from about 2 or 3 years ago? It's the olive Target dress owned by many bloggers. I saw it first on Kendi Everyday and went to Target to look for it. My favorite part of the dress is the grecian style neckline.

Dress - Target / Similar / Similar / Similar / Cocktail Option  Flats - Nine West / Similar Cropped cardigan - Similar Silver Belt - Similar / with a bow

Link ups: Style Elixir, Monday Mingle, Lisa a la Mode, Three Fer Thursday

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Navy Lace and Striped Ponte

This is what my face looks like after a long day at work and long drive home. Basically what I look like without makeup. 

Also, this is the time of the month when I gain about five to ten pounds and nothing seems to fit. I realized this a few months ago. I kept saying to myself that I had gained weight then all of a sudden after about a week my clothes fit again. This had gone on for a while before I realized that it had to do with my menstrual cycle. Duh! I also noticed that my cravings increase during this time. Anyone else experience these?

The only way I could wear this skirt was to wear a boxy top over it. I could have done better with the outfit but being comfortable and confident was key. The only thing wrong with the top is that is shows how heavy (heavier at this time of the month) I am on top. I wore it previously here and it looks a little better. Next time, I'm going to plan better and wear my tops that magically conceal my heavy top like this one. Printed tops also do the trick.

Lace Top - Target / Sleeveless Option for Layering  Striped Skirt - The Limited / Similar / Black and White Wedges - Payless / Similar Necklace - Tiny Dazzles
Link ups: What I Wore to Work, The Tiny Heart, Three Fer Thursday, Fashion Friday

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Window Pane: A must Have for Spring

I picked up the window pane blouse shown at Target when I went in for some paper towels (Don't judge). I figured it would be a nice addition to my closet and great for work and church. The window pane design is different and classy and a great conversation starter. The design is hard to find and they sell out quickly; more so the colored ones. So black and white window pane it is for now. Check out my picks, and the second collage shows how I would style my new Target find. Would you rock the window pane? How would you style the blouse?

Blouse | Pants | Jacket | Shirt   Sweater | Sleeveless Blouse | Dress

Skirt  / Pants / Wedges
Link ups: Look what I got, I Feel Pretty, Style Elixir, Fashion Friday

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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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Black and Grey + A Perfect Pencil Skirt

Although this was my Sunday uniform, it does look more like a work attire. Well, going to church is work for me. Between singing, teaching sometimes and working as one of the church clerks, I have my work cut out for me.  

This is absolutely one of my favorite pencil skirts. It's wool, the perfect length and it has a slight A-line shape which helps balance my inverted triangle shape. It also somehow magically flattens my belly a little bit. When I bought the skirt I wasn't even at the point where I was paying attention to what fit my body shape. I just needed a grey skirt for church. I can't even remember when I bought it but all I know is that it's from Kohls. 

Skirt - Apt 9 via Kohls (Previously worn here) -  / Similar /Similar / Option / Option / Option

Shirt - Merona for Target  / Similar

Belt - Style and Co via Macy's / Similar / Similar / Love this set of two

Pumps - BCGB via 6pm ($19) - Similar / Similar / Dreaming / Love this

Necklace - Avon / Similar

Bracelet - Macy's / Similar / Similar

Watch - Fossil

Link ups: Pleated Poppy, Because Shanna Said So, I Feel Pretty, Mix and Match Fashion, Tiny Heart, Mamanista Fridays

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Blue and Black

Hope you all had a good Christmas. I got an iPhone from dear hubby and now I can Instagram and do other things. I've been a long time Blackberry user (..i know right). I'm always the last one to get on the latest gadget band wagon. It's been pretty busy around here for me. Worked everyday except for Christmas day because I used up all my vacation already. Another reason why I need to make a change; so I've also been working on launching my full time business. I'm skipping choir practice today so I can catch my breath and do some cleaning. 

I've been keeping things real casual and comfortable all week with my outfits. This is one of my outfits from the past week. It doesn't get more comfortable than this: Tunic, leggings and boots. 

Have a great rest of the weekend and don't forget to start writing down your plans for 2014. I believe 2014 is going to be a great year if you make it that by planning right.

Sweater Tunic -Target / Similar
Ponte Pants - Style and Co via Macy's / Similar
Boots - Nine West / Similar
Scarf - The Limited / Similar
Bag - Marc Fisher via Macy's

Link ups: Style Elixir, What I'm Loving Friday, All things Chic

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