by | Apr 22, 2011 | Fashion |
Loving this Marc Bouwer print maxi dress and it’s so perfect for work. This dress was transformed into work appropriate.
A maxi dress work appropriate? Oh yes very much so and you can do it. It’s all about the mixing and the matching.
I like to be pulled in at the waist and nothing works better than a small width croc-patent black belt. The belt worked so well to pull this outfit together. I have a black camisole underneath the dress because the armhole of the maxi is a little low for work. By adding the camisole I could take the blazer off if I was hot and I would be totally fine. The blazer was a great thrift gift from my mother-in-law (perfect layering piece). The blazer just so happens to pick up the color in the maxi dress. Totally cool!
When I took this picture it was warm; but the temperature dropped quite a bit that night.
The maxi dress is so comfortable but so CHIC and comfortable.
Comfortable is often considered a bad word because it’s considered frumpy, but you can be comfortable and pulled together at the same time.
Remember that it may take a little time finding what works for your body shape but it’s worth it. I have to take clothes and mix and match to see what’s most flattering because it’s about what looks good on me
and not what happens to be a trend at a certain point and time.
So start thinking out of the box and experiment with patterns and prints.
This maxi dress combo is one of my favorite outfits.
Confidence booster
Feeling good starts from within, no matter what you have on you have to feel good about yourself on the inside first to project that confidence.
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Seasonal Saturdays at la Bella Vita
by | Apr 19, 2011 | Fashion, Travels |
The formal night at sea was quite elegant. Almost all of the passengers dressed in their formal gowns, tuxedos or blazers and ties. I do not see many people dress up anymore. Jeans and T-shirts are common attire, but tonight it was a much different story and very special thing to see. I enjoyed seeing everyone all dolled up.
After Dinner we ventured out to the Royal Promenade to listen to the ship’s captain welcome everyone. There were over 5,900 passengers and over 2,200 employees. Wow! That’s a lot of people! The Captain stood on elevated platform, looking out to the people on the deck below. He could look down, while the people looked up to him.
A house band, standing behind the Captain, played a variety of tunes after the Captain finished his welcome speech.
This was a fun night and we enjoyed the opening festivities of the evening.
On the Royal Promenade we found a classic roadster car. I stopped for a quick photo-op.
by | Apr 15, 2011 | FBFF |
Wow One year FBFF Anniversary! Congratulations is in order. Katy Rose from Modlychic.com started this wonderful fashion blogging community and it is flourishing abundantly. I joined the group by seeing KatyRose on LinkedIn, asking if anyone wanted to join Friend Friday and the rest is history. I have had a wonderful time and meeting some great people. The group is a great community and is a great resource of information.
1. When it comes to me personally:
-I get such a firm foundation in my faith in my Lord and Savior. I have to mention my faith because without it I would be lost. Having a personal relationship with Jesus Christ strengthens me and every part of my life and I am so elated about knowing that deep inside.
My husband: What can say! He’s my best friend and I love him with all my heart. He pushes me to be the best. Constantly tells me I am beautiful when I’m totally too hard on myself. Honey if you are reading this I appreciate you so much and God truly gave me a gift when he gave me you. Love ya!
– I owe a lot of who I am to my parents. My Mother and Father did everything in their power to give me a good life and upbringing and was always there for me so that unconditional love is priceless.
-My husband asked me to please reconsider to show my face on my blog. I didn’t want my face shown. I am not a model and my cheek bones aren’t chiseled. He said, I want you to post all of you so through hesitancy I did it any way. I can say I am not fully comfortable even after two years, but it’s getting better. Thanks for helping me push out the lack of self-worth out the window.
2. When it comes to me professionally – I owe a lot of who I am to:
My mother because she always pushed me to be the best, she never let me settle. My Mother told me in grade school that I would be going to college and instilled in me that with hard work you can pursue your dreams. I use to think that when I was a child that it was tough because while the other kids were playing I was studying. I’m so thankful to them for putting that work ethic in me because it has helped me so much. My parents are with the Lord; but they are in my heart forever.
3. When it comes to the art of blogging, I’m grateful to these people for helping me through some rough spots trying to figure out blogville:
Bella from Citizen Rosebud: If there’s something that can make my blog better, Bella will tell me what I can do or what I need to fix. I appreciate that so much because she’s another fantastic person that’s great about having a community. Plus she is amazing with mixing patterns and prints, gifted.
Beautifully Invisible: When she moved to WordPress her tutorials helped me so much. Even though I moved from WordPress.com to WordPress self-hosted, I used a lot of her tips. Great Resource!
Vahni of Grit and Glamour: She has such a wealth of knowledge on her blog and she’s fabulous with her outfit posts as well. She is an all-around, great person who shares what she has learned and will show you what mistakes that you do not need to make so I am grateful.
Charee Lynee:
She is full of encouragement and I really value that about her. All around fashion fierceness with a lot of charm.
Awesome shoes!
Michelle of Radiant Skin:
She’s straight with you and will not cut corners. I love a person who tells it like it is and doesn’t hold back and that’s Michelle. She’s a wonderful person who is grounded in her faith. Her skincare advice is really on point and her tutorials are excellent.
4. One blogging challenge I’m grateful happened because it made me
stronger was really pursuing the love of community involvement. Not merely seeking followers but blog friends. Have a percentage of people following me with no connection is no fun to me. I am meeting so many fabulous people that if I didn’t really attempt to read a blog or comment there would of never been a chance to develop a connection. Connection is so important in the blog world because it creates a bond. When we help each other and comment on each other blogs we are giving gifts of encouragement to each other so I am striving this year to comment more than ever.
I want to thank all my readers and followers. I appreciate each and everyone of you. You are so special and I am honored that you would take the time to stop by Bubbling with Elegance Grace.
Smooches to ya!
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Seasonal Saturdays at la Bella Vita
Saturday Stalker Remix
by | Apr 10, 2011 | Travels |
The Bahamas was really beautiful and at this point it was time for us to get ready to get back on the ship. After our tour, we proceeded to an indoor shopping mart which also served as the entrance where we board onto our ship. The line includes everyone boarding all cruise ships at port, not just our ship. It looks crowded; but the line moved smoothly and it did not take long to get to security checkpoint. In this picture, you see some people looking down because they are getting out their passports and sea-passes. You need both forms of identification to get through and to be allowed back to your ship.
Line to get back on the ship in Nassau
After going through the checkpoint, my hubby and I went to our room and dropped off our souvenirs. We purchased T-shirts, a photo album, a tote bag, a starfish and a couple of shells. My hubby snapped a few good pictures of Nassau from our porthole in our room before we set sail.
Views from Our Ocean view room
Paradise Island
We then ventured up to the top deck to see the ship set sail from the port. All these excursions and sightseeing worked up an appetite. We ate a tasty lunch and then decided to do some power walking. Yes, walking clears the mind, and my goodness, the walking path around the ship is so beautiful. And we saw, believe it or not, other passengers walking and jogging around the path on the ship. I guess not everyone is interested in eating non-stop. The track encompassed the entire length of the ship and provided some of the best views of the water. Not many people knew about the chairs in the back of the ship, so we were able to have the area to ourselves. It is hard to believe, but with a ship with over 8,000 people on board (with passengers and staff), we could have a place to ourselves and not be disturbed. It was just heavenly.
My hubby and I on the walking and jogging path
We finished our two miles around the ship and decided to take in some views.
Enjoying the view from the back of the ship
Wow, this was too much fun. Now it is time to head back to our room and get ready for formal night. So the next post will show my hubby in his tux and me in my formal gown.
Please take in the view.
At Sea
by | Apr 9, 2011 | Fashion |
I had an awesome holiday and when I arrived home from my trip I began battling some cold symptoms ( we have had some drastic temperature changes) so I have been drinking plenty of tea and liquids and thank the Lord I am feeling better.
Even though it’s Friend Friday (it’s Saturday) I want to still give my two cents on what I love about the trends for Spring 2011.
My Favorite trends for Spring 2011
I am loving the very flirty long dresses for Spring and Summer. This dress from Tracy Reese’s 2011 Spring Runway show is beautiful and I would rock this in a minute. Her designs completely flatter a woman’s body. Love it!
1. Flowing Dresses
- Tracy Reese Spring 2011 Runway
2. Bam all about the color baby!
I don’t care if it’s honeysuckle pink or bright orange wear it and
make it shine, shine shine.
Photo credit:JT
Coach Handbag in Magenta
3. Caged Wedge Sandal
David Pliner Caged wedge shoe at HSN.com
The shoe looks very sexy but refined and the style is hot.
4. Mixing plaids with prints
Tracy Reese Style.com
You have to experiment with mixing and match your plaids and prints. You will be surprise how good this works together. The only way you find out is to try a plaid and a print that has the same dominant hue of color, stand in front of the mirror and see if it compliments you.
5. White head to toe
Carolina Herrara Spring 2011 Style.com
This white suit is so chic and relaxed at the same time. I love the tie belt at the waist but I would also rock this suit with a color belt for some contrast.
Spring 2011 has something for everyone to wear and be on trend so get out there and explore. I never really go by trends I go by what looks good on my body type so in order to do that trying new things is a must to see if it looks good on me.
These questions originated from Katy Rose at Modlychic.com so please check out what other fashion bloggers have to say about Spring 2011 Trends.
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