In The Fashionista's Closet: Fresh Eyes

I got a chance to hang out with my partner in crime, my ace, my Sister From Another Mister, Reiko aka God's Favorite Shoes this weekend which wasn't really enough time for all of our hijinks and we took NO photos together *insert sad face* so there's no evidence of us even being together except for random Facebook posts and tweets. But we did go to her our family reunion and bonded over raiding my closet. 

Remember this crop top? Well I found the skirt to it recently at the thrift store and showed it to Reiko. The skirt was waaaaaayyyyy too small but I figured I could do something with the fabric. Reiko looked at it and immediately said, "Wear it as a top. With a belt." I don't know what her standardized test scores were but I'm pretty sure this girl's a genius. 

So I did.

I pinned the skirt-as-top and added this elephant belt and paired it with some cutoffs. I KNOW! I'm officially a shorts wearer. Stop asking yourself "WHEN is she gonna stop taking pics on her balcony?" It's really Hades hot outside and I just can't muster up the strength to take my setup to a more appealing location in this heat. I'll do better, I promise!

Earrings: Forever 21

Skirt (worn as a top): Thrifted

Elephant head belt: Thrifted

Cut offs: Levi's button fly (Old)

Bag: Kooba

Wedges: Dolce Vita for Target

Sometimes it takes a pair of fresh eyes to give new life to an item...

In The Fashionista's Closet: He Likes It, Hey Mikey!

 Yes. Take a good look. I have on...shorts.

 Long time readers know of my hate hate relationship with shorts, I didn't consider them flattering on me and  the only shorts I used to own were to the knee or not for outside viewing.

 But I am trying new things these days and wearing shorter than usual shorts is one of those things.

 I began my workouts again so this may be a sign of things to come!

 Lions and tigers and...elephants? Oh my! I found this bag while thrifting, I think it's really a storage bag, it has lots of clear compartments with zippers but of course I envisioned it as a clutch so that is what it is.

Do you have anything that you didn't want to try and ended up liking? Date a younger guy, try cous cous, wear a romper? 

Do tell....

Denim blazer: Thrifted

Top: Forever 21
Necklaces: Forever 21

Shorts: Marshalls

Men's belt: Thrifted

Clutch: Thrifted

Shoes: Dolce Vita for Target

In The Fashionista's Closet: Miss Manners

I think that I've mentioned before that I have a class of all fifth grade boys. Since the school year is winding down and testing is over, we are discussing manners and etiquette.

Earrings: Aldo

Top: Zara

Cargo pants: J.C. Penney

Wedges: Dolce Vita for Target

I gave them a pre-test to see how much they know.

One question was "When should you hold the door open for a woman?"

 

Answer choices were A. Never B. When she asks you to C. Always D. Only on dates when you pay

Most of them chose D.

I think I might have dated a couple of their dads....

Parents, please teach good manners to your children.



I am super excited  and honored to be featured on Stylepantry's Over 30 Stylish Blogger Series!

Check out my interview HERE

I am also Fabsugar's Look of the Day today! See it HERE

Big thanks to Fashionista Next Door Eboni and Consider Me Lovely's Rocquelle for letting me know!

In The Fashionista's Closet: Neutral Territory

Yesterday I had to be easy breezy (i.e. relaxed and comfy) because the kids were testing and I needed to walk around a lot. I pulled out my Dolce Vitas that I got from Target and they were comfy...until I got to my second job! I think all of the walking during the day did me in...

Someone commented on my last post that I got a haircut but I didn't get it cut, my hair is twisted and I pinned up the twists. Hope you can see it better here. 

Earrings: Can't remember but I love them
Bracelets: Assorted

Ralph Lauren jacket: Thrifted by Reiko

Men's Bill Blass shirt: Rummage Sale

Cargos: J.C. Penney

Wedges: Dolce Vita for Target

Bag: Shopping party

"The more you praise and celebrate your life, the more there is in life to celebrate." - Oprah Winfrey

Let's go Shoe Shopping!

I was salivating as I strolled thru Nordstrom last Sunday, their shoe displays always stop my in my tracks and that day was no exception. I was also surprised to see that a lot of the shoes on display were very reasonable in addition to being uber fab. So thank you Nordstrom, now I must make my wish list of shoes that I have to have.


Poetic License "Gift Wrapped" pump $99.95
(These are my faves, must.have.now.) Some people say sequins are for "occasions," I say ANY occasion is a time for sequins! I would totally wear these to work with tights and a black shift dress or with a pair of jeans. Yummy.


DV by Dolce Vita "Fire" pump $89.95


Poetic License "Kiss and Tell" pump $94.95



Steve Madden "Trinitie" pump $79.95

Report Signature "Watts" pump $194.95


Poetic License "Holiday Delight" suede platform $129.95


Jessica Simspon "Michaela" platform pump $78.95


Harajuku Lovers "Paley" pump $99.95

I am really having a love affair with Steve Madden, the shoes are so vivid and funky yet still wearable.


Steve Madden "Regaal" pump $89.95


Here's the fuchsia version of the green shoes that I want want want.

Steve Madden "Fiestaa" $99.95

Anyone who knows me knows that I love any type of detailing and if it's a vivid color, that makes it aaaalllll the better. Now can I get at least ONE pair??? Pretty please?!?!?!?