Monday, March 21, 2011
Functional Fashion!
They're Fun. They're Functional. They're Fashionable.
They're.... Rain Boots!
No matter where you are in this world (with the exception of the Sahara), you're bound to experience rain. Therefore, I highly suggest investing in a funky pair of rain boots that scream... YOU! Why not have a fab pair of feet-shielding, fashion-forward puppy huggers!
My adored boots were a gift from my Daddy... a girl's best friend! So a BIG Thank you to my Daddy for giving me my favorite functional fashion piece!!!
*Contrasting Colors*
As seen here, my favored rain boots are a smorgasbord of colors... certainly being what sold Daddy and me on these bad boys!
With this creation I chose a tangerine colored DG2 tunic, chocolate Rhonda Shear leggings, a bronze center belt (compliments of the thrift store), and a tribal-esque (*Noelleism) beaded necklace. The tangerine tunic distracts a good bit away from my rain boots... if that's even possible! As you'll see in the other two creations following, this creation focus more attention on my top instead of my rain booties.
*I know I always say it but honestly.... Never fear bold and contrasting colors! Wear you... and Rock it!
*Business on top: Party on bottom*
(Yes that was a nod to the famed mullet!)
Here I chose a taupe dress, cream "sweater" tights, a long strand of miss-matched beads, and my boots... in ALL of their glory! As seen in an early post about a week of my work garb, this creation is extremely dull (color wise) on top with my rain boots as the full attention grabber. With the exception of my multi-colored coat that I shed as soon as I arrived at work, my boots spiced up this rather hum drum outfit!
*Buy a pair of rain booties that are super versatile. Even if there is a 10% chance of rain... WEAR THEM!
*Color Coordinated*
Instead of choosing loud contrasting colors, like in my first creation, here I went for a focus on the blues: from the long ruffle-sleeved tunic to the multi-stranded necklace to the blue trim of my entire rain boots. To mildly separate the blues, I chose my gray leggings... my go to for subtlety!
(Yes, I purposely took the photo standing in the puddle to prove my functionality point! Thanks Michelle for always taking my crazy pics!)
*If you're still second guessing buying a pair of these rain booties, the bottom line is that (even if you wear them once a year) on a rainy day when your girls are complaining of not wearing a pair of super cute shoes because of the weather, you'll be able to rock your rain boots and have warm, dry feet!!!!
Thursday, March 17, 2011
Fun Fashion Friend of the Month!
Showcasing Ms. March:
*Alexandra*
I would like to introduce to you my best friend/sister/wife, of whom I have known since I was 2 years old, Alexandra! Besides being the best friend ever created, she is one hell of a beauty, inside and out! Alexandra always compliments her lovely curves in her signature, what I like to call, conservative-sexy taste! So here's a select few of Alexandra's rockin' creations...
*Simple & Sexy*
With a pair of dark skinny jeans, low top black boots, a smart, sexy, sleek gray top, a chunky black watch and black jeweled headband, Alexandra shines in simple & sexy. The button down top gives two sexy peeks of skin to pump up the sexiness! It's also important to note how Alexandra wears her hair back (but jeweled) to show off that skin!
*I love how Alexandra rocks the chunky watch. The watch is such a classic piece and she wears it with glory & grace.... as can you!
*Classic Glam*
For my step dad's big birthday bash, a cocktail attire affair, Alexandra "wow"ed everyone in this fabulously classic red lace mini dress. She chose to accent the dress in a black jeweled necklace, stud earrings (though not visible), bracelet, basic black center belt, and black low top boots, which gave the dress all of it's much deserved attention! Though she was blessed with lovely hoots, this dress conservatively (I'm using this term loosely) covers and hugs her shape perfectly! It was a classic glam creation!
*Alexandra's curled locks put this creation into glam status. Regardless of the fact that it took 2 hours, I urge you to try it for yourself. Want to dress up a somewhat dull outfit? Take the time, curl that hair of yours, and rock all your hard work!
*Courageous Colors*
Just to go to sushi for dinner one night, Alexandra chose this creation which quickly made it to my favorites list! She wore dark skinny jeans, a purple & gold striped tank, olive sweater with brass buttons, a chunky gold watch and brown boots. The purple, olive, brown and gold compliment each other SO well. I love her courageous choice of color combination!!!
*My favorite part of this creation is definitely her choice of tank with her sweater. I challenge you to find a sweater in your closet and choose a contrasting color to pair it with other than the basics!
Use Alexandra's courageousness!
*Complimentary Hoot Highlighting*
Going casual cute to a house party, Alexandra chose skinny jeans, a large collared blue blouse, a brown thatched center belt, and brown & amber jeweled jewelry. To showcase her God-given hoots, the blue blouse gracefully highlights them without being "offensive". The large ruffled collar of the blouse distracts some attention away from her direct cleavage line to further the complimentary hoot highlighting!
*If you're heavy hooted, like Alexandra, don't be afraid to flaunt it! Find tops like hers that compliment your hoots instead of over-showing them!
*Baby-doll Beauty*
This midnight blue baby-doll dress, with sequined top and rouched bottom, is a statement piece on it's own. But to amp up this creation, Alexandra showcased the dress with black tights, black cardigan, black heeled boots, and a rhinestone headband & small drop earrings. This combo really highlights the glory of the baby-doll dress in itself, but also conservatively emphasizes her shape!
*I love this creation because of her fab use of a cardigan. The dress normally being worn in warmer weather and amazingly transformed into a year round creation with the use of cardigan & tights! Explore the options of adding accents to weather stricken dresses to wear them more!
**As always, a huge thank you to Alexandra for being fabulous, supportive, and the world's best friend! Love you boo!**
Sunday, March 6, 2011
Conquer "Camouflage"
Mastering the Art of "Camouflage":
The Tummy Pooch
We all have moments, days, eras, et cetera, where we wish to hide our tummy pooch. Keeping in mind that we are ALWAYS our hardest critic, here are a few ideas to help "camouflage" the dreaded belly!
*A Voluminous Top!*
When I'm feeling pudgy, I almost always resort to the biggest top I can find... which isn't usually to choice to make. When I'm not feeling super sexy (and portly) the idea is not to reinforce your "feeling fat" thought by drowning yourself in your sorrows with a gigantic top. Here I've chosen a purple voluminous top that has two vital style "uppers": (1) the top is cinched at the bottom giving you shape, and (2) the ruffles down the center are a slimming touch.
These styled tops not only cover your unwanted pooch but do so in an ego enhancing, attractive top!
*Even if you're feeling "large", dare to wear tight jeans and show off those God-given curves! Your top will "camouflage" the unwanted and still make you feel like the sexy you that you are!*
*Waist-Cinched Dresses!*
#1
On this day I chose a very high-waisted dress with incredibly important vertical stripes! Aside from being one of my favorite finds at a Parisian Flea Market, this dress does wonders in the art of camo! The high-waisted cinch gives the dress its full flow in the bottom half of the bright & bold design and, ultimately, complete tummy coverage. The sexy factor of this dress would be all the shoulder being shown, in a classy way of course!
I topped off this creation with my adored nude pumps and large multi-colored circular hoops.
*When you're experiencing a pudgy/bloated day, it's crucial to take a few extra steps to be sure and feel sexy. Remember that being "pudgy" is almost totally mental!*
#2
This dress, in contrast, has a more traditional waist line. The cinch of this dress rests right at the end of the ribcage and directly above the pooch. Below the cinch are a few simple pleats that fully "camouflage" your stomach in all of it's bloated glory!
In totality, the dress is quite literally skin tight, which is blatantly sexy. To tone down the dress for work, I chose to rock my boots with the fur, black glasses, simple black studs, and a black & purple Peace sign necklace.
(p.s. I totally bought this at Kmart! Explore your options!)
*Finding a cut of dress that compliments your body style is pivotal. For those who are like me, heavy "bottomed" and light "topped", don't fear a tight dress with the right cut. You've got to flaunt that shape! (And hide the bad in the process of looking fab!)*
*A Deceivingly Decorated Tunic!*
As I have expressed in earlier posts, my endless uses of leggings will never cease to amaze me. The wonderful stretchy nature of leggings is perfect for "fat" days since it can contour to your... girth.
But enough about the leggings, the reason I've chosen this creation to showcase is because of the ruffling of this tunic. The longest ruffle sits exactly over top of my pooch. I sassed up this creation with some fun green & bronze jewelry, flat camel boots, and my gold glasses.
*Though I purchased this tunic in a wholesale shop in London, tunics like this one are extremely popular in stores like Forever 21 (by far my favorite store). Go shopping just for your "gut garb". Find a few pieces that make you feel sexy in a comfortable and concealed manner!*
The bottom line, regardless, is that you are absolutely beautiful just the way you are... and you should always feel and show that!
Sunday, February 27, 2011
Combat Cutie
For the LOVE of:
COMBAT BOOTS!
While traveling in Europe with my amazing Mama for graduation, I began to fall in love with some of the fashion choices these countries had to offer. But one trend screamed out to me..... Combat Boots.
I'd never realized how sexy Combat Boots could be! And I also never realized how difficult it was to find the PERFECT pair of Combat Boots.
Once I found MY boots, there was no stopping my obsession with them.....
*Camo For Fashionistas*
With the company of my boys, Rufus (left) and Alfie (right), I debuted my Combats in true camouflage style. In a black camo mini and black studded center belt, my Combats top off this creation in a sexy & sassy way!
*I chose these Combats because of their versatility. They can be worn folded down (as seen here) or traditionally laced up (below). The chunky heel sold me on these puppies!*
*Sass-Up that L.B.D*
Here I chose to pair my laced up Combats with a fun L.B.D., gun metal skinny center belt, and black glasses. By choosing my Combats over my black flats, I've really given this somewhat simplistic dress a kick of sass! I mustn't forget to add that my Combats are by FAR the most comfortable "heel" that I own!
*Though it's difficult to see from the photo, the shoulders of this dress are embellished with miss matched brushed silver buttons. This an easy way to sass up any boring L.B.D.!*
*Combat the Town*
For date night with my hunny, I love to ask his opinion on what he wants me to wear. Everything from the dress (usually) to the jewelry to the shoes to how I wear my hair. And this night he CHOSE the Combats over heels, boots, & flats. This is just evidence to support my claim that Combats are totally sexy!
As far as the rest of this creation, Cesar loves my mini dresses therefore I wore this little gray with black bird mini along with my black Chanel (faux) necklace.
*For those of us with expensive taste and not sufficient enough income to support those tastes, eBay and the local Flea Market become your go-to spot to find fun faux jewelry like my Chanel necklace! Explore your options... If there's a will, there's a way!*
-You will find many other creations that include my beloved Combats in older posts. Check out these posts for my Combat Love: Somewhat Channeling the 80s, Down & Up, and Simple & Sassy!
Tuesday, February 22, 2011
Treasure Trove
The World's Best Hidden Treasures:
The Thrift Store
My favorite guilty pleasure is, undoubtedly, thrift store shopping.Though patience is key when thrifting, the pay off can be well worth it! You never know what you will find!
*It's important to remember that one woman's trash is another woman's treasure!*
*Belt Bazaar!*
With the exception of the wide bronze belt, I purchased this whole lot of belts in the one, solitary thrift store adventure. And I paid a whopping $10 for the entire bundle!
Belts are such a vital accessory to anyone's wardrobe and the more the merrier. If you revisit my older posts, you will most definitely run across almost all of these belts!
*Fun Finds!*
My most recent trip resulted in these two fabulously cheap, unique pieces! Being that I've been partial to bronze lately, I found the wired bronze hoops and bronze & green vintage style ring extremely appealing!
Total= $3.50.
*Adopted Apparel!*
This equestrian vest was a gem of a find! By adding on my $4.50 vest, my neutral tan turtle neck and brown leggings are transformed into a creation that strides away from the norm!
These two jackets are my practical finds. Both are business casual and can expand the possibilities of your work garb by letting you wearing your favorite tanks and skinny strapped dresses with class!
Each were approximately $5.50.
Enough said.
Thursday, February 17, 2011
Fun Fashion Friend of the Month!
Starring Ms. FEBRUARY:
*Chantall*
Each month I'm going to highlight a friend of mine who continuously dresses in fabulous creations! This month is my girlfriend, Chantall, a Panamanian beauty with one of the best sets of legs on the planet. No matter where she goes, Chantall is always dressed to the 9's. I've chosen these few photos to showcase her glory and bold choices in creations!
*Bold L.B.D.*
Here Chantall rocks a shorty & funky L.B.D. with a chunky, double-buckle center belt complimenting gunmetal jewelry and (my fav) accented with navy blue peep-toe low-top boots. She pulls in the navy boots with bold navy eyeshadow making her L.B.D., anything but boring!
-I love how she does not wear a necklace and shows off her hoots! Show 'em if you got 'em!
*Skin Tight Ensemble*
As I mentioned before, Chantall has some glorious legs. Though she isn't baring them nude, these skin tight leggings show off her well-sculpted build! Pairing her leggings with a brilliant purple one-shoulder top (another fav) and strapy leather stilettos, she makes every occasion a platform for a fab creation!
-I love her totally tight creation. It's a ballsy look and she ROCKS it!
*Dull Shades Done Right*
This mini gray dress does wonders for her legs! Usually being a rather dull and drab color, Chantall highlights the gray dress with her adored black, double-buckled center belt and her fabulous bright red Mary Jane stilettos. I chose this creation to showcase because of her choice of shoes with this outfit. The bright red draws attention to her legs and, ultimately, screams "Look at me!"
-If you don't own a pair of red heels, buy some. You would be surprised how often you'll wear them!
*Simple & Sexy*
Here Chantall does a fantastic job at rocking the basic black & white. With her plain white tank, solid black shorts, sleek jewelry, and black strapy leather heels, the simplistic nature of this creation brings all of the focus to her muscular stature and beautiful face!
I do want to mention what a perfect white tank she has. The straps are just thick enough to cover her shoulder and, yet, thin enough to showcase her arms!
-Staying simple is sexier than you think! When in doubt, always reach for that black & white combo!
*Mini Dress Madness*
Horizontal stripes aren't the easiest pattern to pull off... they are likely to make you look wider than you would like. BUT, Chantall has found horizontal stripes done right. This mini has a slightly conservative top to accommodate the super short cut of the dress. She's chosen to accent her stripes with golds & browns, which I LOVE with navy. Topping off this mini with her navy peep-toe low-top boots, Chantall is the sexiest salior out there! ;)
-I love this mini for how it showcases Chantall's legs! Once again, if you've got 'em... rock 'em!
*The Saucy Short Skirt*
Chantall, complimented by Valerie & me, really highlights her lovely legs in this saucy skirt! With a racer-back gray tank, the black saucy skirt, and her fabulous red Mary Jane stilettos, all of Chantall's "assets" are on display.
-Be Bold and Accent Often!
**Thank you to Chantall for letting me nominate her as my very first Fun Fashion Friend of the Month! Love ya girl!**
Monday, February 14, 2011
Staying Sultry For Your Stud
Your Hunny's Favorite Valentine's Day Sweet:
YOU as his Eye & Arm Candy
In light of Valentine's Day, I've collected a few looks that never fail to impress for your Hunny to parade you round this romantic holiday!
(A big thank you to my amazingly Handsome Hunny, Cesar for loving my creations!)
*Dinner for Two*
No matter how casual the restaurant, you can never go wrong with a mini dress and heels. My black and silver leopard print mini is conservative on top but shows a little extra leg which I've paired with my knee high black stiletto boots (his fav).Who cares if you're going to Chilis, Carrabas, or Cheesecake Factory, your man LOVES to show you off and this simple and sexy look is not only easy to put together but an easy success.
*Make a point to wear your Hunny's favorite pair of shoes. It will always put your creation one "STEP" ahead of the game!*
*Fabulous & Fanciful Formal*
As you've heard from me in the past, there is nothing better than a perfect L.B.D.. In this creation I've chosen my mini L.B.D. with red patent stiletto heels, gunmetal accented jewelry, topped off with red lipstick. Red lips are classic sexy.... as long as you get your kisses BEFORE you put that on!
*Don't be afraid of a mini dress when out with your Hunny. Your man likes to show you off more than you know!*
*It Takes Two to Tango*
Though we do not Tango, this creation is what I chose to go (what I call) Spanish Dancing! The solid purple mini, with it's fitted bottom and open shoulders, accented with a brown & gold skinny belt, showcases your body! The wonderful use of belts is being able to give you a waist line in every piece! Brown leather wooden heels show off those little piggies of yours and are sexy!
*Explore your options with the use of a skinny belt! You will be able to create something fab and something new!*
Happy Valentine's Day to My Romeo!
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