Outfit: Casual Hip Hop Style

Greetings Fashion Friends,

You know, I'm definitely grateful for my career, but there are times when I'm like....whew, my brain needs some down time!This week is hectic and my boss told me today it's probably not going to slow down with new process changes for awhile. Okay, it's job security for sure, but it's a little challenging at times when you have to constantly utilize a "think tank" mentality to maximize care, minimize error, and focus on safety. But in the end, I'm doing what I love so I'll just shut up about it.

Let me share something more lighthearted with you all. My best friend thought I dressed like a hip hop dancer when I went out to run some errands the other day. She said "You look like you just left a dance class....I just know you danced your behind off", LOL. I swear I can't stand her :-) I wasn't going to take pics of my outfit because it was so casual, but I thought, why not, it's a blog about all things fashion! I'm sure you realize that mastering the art of personal style is just as important whether you're glammed up, or dressed down.

BTW, this is my go to casual style for quick errands. If I'm going to hang out or hit the mall, I'm usually in skyscraper heels ;-)

Obviously you can see that the weather is having "one of dem days". Lol But seriously, I'm kind of disappointed with this winter because I really wanted to rock my cold weather gear. Here in Florida we only  get about 1 month of "chilly" days all year long!

To create a look that reflects my personal style, I have to have at least 3 common elements whether I'm dressed up or down:

1. A fab pair of statement earrings (I can have on a jogging suit and I will rock large hoops)

2. A chic handbag, preferably one that can carry my life in it (even my clutches are oversized)

3. A fab pair of shoes...even the boots above received compliments and inquiries regarding where I purchased them from. The shoes MAKE the outfit. Point.blank.period.

You all know that I will quickly pull out the shorts....thick thighs and all. Comment all you want but er umm.....these legs bring the boys to the yard, LMBO! Just kidding ;-)

My bags always appear as if I've overloaded them.....do you see why I prefer structured bags? Folks are always asking me if I have back pain carrying around my handbags! Why they're so nosy in the first place I have no idea, smh.

Yes, my tee does have Minnie Mouse repping Switzerland on it, LOL. Don't ask....cause I have no answer.

Hat - Target

Earrings - Nordstrom

T-shirt - Urban Outfitters

Handbag - Loeffler Randall 

Shorts - Forever 21

Boots - Bakers

Arrivederci!

Contest - Celine Bag

Contest - Celine Bag by fashionpad featuring logo sunglasses

Loose shirt
$119 - itsthenewblack.com.au

AG Adriano Goldschmied faded jeans
£117 - farfetch.com

Christian Dior leather boots
$1,120 - bluefly.com

House of Harlow 1960 black rhodium jewelry
$75 - shopthetrendboutique.com

Marc Jacobs logo sunglasses
£105 - theoutnet.com

Roberto Cavalli leopard scarve
£60 - mylabel.co.uk

Shoshanna Fashion Jewelry Essentials

Greetings Fashion Mavens,

The Shoshanna Gruss and Judith Ripka collaboration, Shoshanna Fashion JewelryEssentials,  will once again be featured on QVC this Tuesday, January 31^st from 4pm EST to 5pm EST.  Judith Ripka’s own style expert Jessica Stark will be live in-studio to discuss the collection.


I've included a couple of photos below of her collection pieces.

$69.36

$22.84

$34.50

$34.96

$46.96

So what do you think of these pieces?

Pics courtesy of PR firm

Arrivederci!

Outfit: Floral Mini

Greetings Fashion Pad Readers,

Welcome back from the weekend lovers! I had such an absolutely fabulous one. Like I mentioned on the last post, my little nephew's bday party was on Saturday so of course I went home to participate and help out. I also spent waaayyyy too much money as well. Oh dear, my restraint when it comes to kids is so absent at times. SMH Anyhew, he enjoyed himself and so did the adults. Question, why do the adults come to a kid's party hungry as heck??? It never ceases to amaze me, lol. I also hit up the thrift shop with my mother and I scored a couple of items. I can't wait to share. Speaking of thrifted items, I scooped up this lovely number below that I'm wearing while I was in Chicago last August. The dress was a mere $2.00!!! I had my mom alter it, but I think I measured it a wee bit too short....oops!

I'm so glad I'm short because this dress looks like a tunic on the hanger, LMBO!

From the back it looks okay....but trust me when I say I can't be bending at the waist in this little number.

Of course I love the floral print....clearly, or you know me, I would have opted for a plain garment. This should show you guys that I'm serious about bringing more patterns into my wardrobe.....real talk ;-)

Neutral heels look great with the dress because of the busy pattern, however, I was thinking about scooping up a pink pump to bring out the color in the dress. What do you think?

Earrings - Burlington Coat Factory

Dress - Vintage boutique in Chicago

Belt - Forever 21

Heels - Zara

Arrivederci!

Outfit: Chunky Knits and OTK Boots

Greetings Fashionistas,

Happy Friday!!! Yeeeyyyy.....*insert happy dance here*. It has been a hectic week to say the least. However, it has also been a super productive week as well. Two projects I'm working on are out of my court. I'll have to revisit them later but at least I get an extended break for now. GO ME!!!! This Saturday I will be headed back home for my little nephew's birthday party but today is his birthday. So I must honor that little man....... Happy birthday Marvin! He's 10 years old and I LOVE that little guy. Of course auntie is gonna spoil her baby....per usual. Lol!

Below I've included some photos from a day spent with my bff. It was her birthday so of course I had to grace her with my presence although she would beg to differ and suggest it was her presence that blessed our outing.....o_o.....she's so crazy!

Scarf - Zara

Sweater and Jeans - Forever 21

Handbag - LV Speedy 35

Boots - Alloy.com

This is the bestie Ja'Kim......isn't she gorgeous??? My friends are so pretty and such fab women. She's a CPA for a major accounting firm and she flies around the country handling accounts for large retailers and businesses. When I tell you she's fab....she's FAB!

I can't believe it was actually chilly enough for the above combination - chunky scarf, sweater, AND boots. Amazing!

BTW....this scarf is one of my favorites. It's so cozy and I can literally wrap it like 5 times!

You know I had to throw in my fierce "Tyra Banks" pose! LOL!

I have known this chick since pre-school! PRE-SCHOOL!!! She's always been the same, sweet and genuine person.....although she does get MIA around tax seasons, lol. But I refuse to throw her behind to the curb ;-)

I took that heffa out to eat and then...because we're such nerds.....we went to the bookstore for some more shopping! Too funny! We were like little kids. She showed restraint but I walked outta there with two books :-)

I wish you all a safe and fun-filled weekend!

Arrivederci!

Recap - RBBB Circus with the Fam

Greetings Fashion Divas,

I am going to attempt to share some photos with you all from my trip to the circus with my peeps. I apologize for the horrible quality. The flash was off on my camera, but I thought my Photoshop program could work miracles.....ummm, yea, everything has limitations. Please just work with me on this post. I will not do this again...and I refuse to just not post these images, LOL!

Because my pics are super grainy and dark. I'll just let you know that I was wearing a green cardi and my top was designed with a light pink and purple image. Blue jeans and copper boots completed my color scheme.

Copper colored boots just really make such a great contrast with blue/black denim. I received several compliments.

The top has a light watercolor-inspired design. It's too big for my frame, but I love the way it drapes anyways!

I really like the cage with the motorcycles in it. It's so dangerous and my eyes are always glued to the scene.

You know these dancers were working their behinds off! I wanted to go down and join them they looked so good, lol.

This scene was sort of scary because the lady fell off the horse and clearly injured her shoulder. But, as the old theater mantra states, "the show must go on". She climbed right back up and finished her routine.

The martial arts scene was fierce!

This is the scene as we left the arena. I have more pics but they turned out more fuzzy than this one. SMH I really need to upgrade my camera!

Earrings - gift from friend

Cardigan - Forever 21

Tank - Zara

Handbag - LV Speedy 35

Jeans and Boots - Charlotte Russe

Arrivederci!