Beauty Style Growth: White

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

Link ups: Random Wednesday, Pleated Poppy

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?

TJ Maxx, wear a sleevless top in the fall

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

Striped top, Macys Jeggings, skinny jeans

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

Link ups: Mix it Monday, I would so Rock this, Monday Mingle, Glossy Blonde

Baseball and Denim

Happy Friday! Still loving this versatile baseball tee. I'm not sure if denim skirts are still a thing but this one is oh so comfy and great for casual friday. I wore the top here with a black pencil skirt for a more dressed up look.

Well, this is another blog in a hurry kinda post. Have a great weekend!

denim skirt, modern denim skirt, levi's denim

Baseball Tee - Gap / Similar / Short Sleeve
Denim Skirt - Levi's / Similar
Wedges - Payless / Similar
Watch - c/o Timex / Similar

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.

target Blouse, Pencil Skirt, heeled ankle strap sandals, Black white and yellow

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

Summer Vacation: What to Pack, What to Wear

Anyone taking a vacation this summer? Here are three outfit ideas for different activities typical of a summer vacation trip. These are pieces and styles that I would wear. The styles are also tailored towards apple shaped body types and also great for someone whose style is more modest and conservative. Which one is your favorite look?

Printed Top | Cut out Bootie | Boot Cut Jeans | Necklace | Bag

Tankini and swim skirt for curvy, apple shapped

Beach Hat | Tankini | Swim Skirt

Bermuda shorts white, old navy, summer scarf, green cross body

Striped Tee | Bermuda Shorts | Sandals | Summer Scarf Link ups: Monday Bloom, Monday Mingle, Style Elixir, Random Wednesday

My Red White and Blue

Here's my version of red white and blue. I just had to jump on the band wagon and do a red white and blue outfit. I wore this to church on Sunday; it's also a great summer outfit for work if you work in a corporate setting. We stayed home all day on July 4th because it was raining. We had a hurricane warning so no plans were made. It was a nice relaxing day and I finally put all my winter clothes away.

P.S excuse the bad picture quality. My camera broke and I'm using a borrowed one and still need to figure the settings out.

Life doesn't give us what we want. We have to GO and get what we want out of life!

Live with intention !

Nine West red pumps, comfortable pumps, Navy tote bag, Franklin Covey, Charter Club Skirt

Blouse - Bar III via Macy's / Similar (Previously worn here)

Skirt - Charter Club via Macy's / Similar / Similar / Denim / JCrew

Tote - Franklin Covey / Similar / Similar / Cobalt

Pumps - Nine West / Similar / Similar / Similar

Watch - c/o Timex

P.S Don't forget to enter my birthday giveaway here Link ups: Mix it Monday, Monday Mingle, Monday Bloom

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?

Heeled platform sandals, The Limited Bow blouse

Comfortable Platform Heels, Ankle strap heels

Hot pink and brown, Pink black and white

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

Link ups: Visible Monday, Mix It Monday, I would so Rock this, Monday Mingle, What She wears, Style Elixir

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)?

grey leopard scarf, white t shirt, black pants for work, boot cut pants, grey purse

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

Link ups: The Pleated Poppy

Back to Basics:Essentials for your Summer Wardrobe

Many times we go shopping and forget to focus on basics in order to have a workable wardrobe. How many times do you look in your closet and tell yourself you have nothing to wear? I only started focusing on basics a few years ago. When you stock up on basics, you will always have something to wear and stretch your wardrobe for unlimited mixing and matching options. I can actually create several outfits with these basics. Next time I'm going on a non business related trip, I might refer back to this and pack similar items to create different outfits.

best white tee, Tank, Gap, Old Navy, Slip on Sneakers, chevron maxi, open cardigan, cuffed jeans, bermuda shorts

1. Slip on Sneakers: These slip on sneakers are popular this season. They are great to wear with shorts and cuffed jeans and more importantly, they are comfortable. I see myself wearing this every weekend in place of my flats. 2. Open Front Cardigan - This is great for chilly days and nights, layered over a tee or tank to add dimension to your outfit or balance your shape. 3. Maxi Skirt - Maxi skirts are comfortable and a change up from wearing pants. Wear with a knotted tee shirt layered with a jean jacket, or chambray top 4. White tee - The white tee is very versatile and can be worn alone or layered under a jean jacket, cardigan, or vest. It will also work great with colored pants and will pair well with a printed scarf or statement necklace. 5. Bermuda Shorts - Shorts are great for the hotter days of summer and for play. I actually bought the pair shown in February because last summer, I looked high and low for bermuda shorts and couldn't find any. 6. Comfortable Jeans - Everyone needs a pair or two of comfortable jeans. This pair looks comfortable yet stylish. 7. Striped tee - Need I say more...everyone loves stripes. Wear with colored bottoms or tucked into a circle skirt. 8. Layering Tank - Wear alone or layered with anything J Crew Factory, Gap and Old Navy are three stores where I shop for affordable basics. Are you lacking any basics? Do you focus on buying basics?

Link ups: Look What I Got, Three fer Thursday, Style Elixir, Fashion Friday, Tres-Chic Fashion Link up

Baseball and Pencil

I've always wanted to wear this baseball tee with a pencil skirt and finally got the chance to do so as soon as the we got some warm weather. I'm a big fan of the raglan / baseball tee type t shirts. I just keep myself from buying more. I like this short sleeve version for the summer. Are you a fan of baseball tees?

Ninewest caress pumps, grey pumps, navy and gray

Baseball T-shirt - Gap / Similar / Similar / Short Sleeves Pencil Skirt - Macy's / Exact Stretch (slimming) / Similar Bag - Nine West via TJ Maxx / Similar / Option / Option (Splurge) Pumps - Nine West / Similar / Similar

Few more hours to enter the Anthropologie $160 Giveaway.

Link ups: Style Elixir, Because Shanna Said So, Pleated Poppy, I Feel Pretty, Lisa A la mode, Beautiful You, What I wore to Work

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?

Black and white, merona Target window pane blouse, Loft Jacket, Window pane sweater

Window pane blouse, Cobalt skirt, black wedge pumps, Target ankle pants

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