by | Jan 23, 2012 | Accessories, Fashion |
I wanted to add some spice to my simple white button down shirt, kick it up a notch.
So I started thinking in my head what pieces I could coordinate with my shirt and my jeans.
JT with her doggies
I decided to add an animal print tank and a tweed jacket. The animal print tank is a combination of silk, nylon and viscose so it is so soft.
My Susan Graver jacket from QVC.com has metallic, yellow, blue, and black yarns in it with piping trim so it popped the outfit and took it up a notch.
I have had this jacket for at least three years and it looks as good as new. The jacket came with black pants; but I like to coordinate my jackets with other pieces in my wardrobe.
Lapis Earrings by Jay King
The hair sticks are from Claire’s and I have had them for years. My necklace is one of my favorites, the necklace is was a gift and the heart pendant enhancer is from Nolan Miller.
One of my new favorites is my Ellen Tracey metallic woven jeans, so slimming and love seeing the glitter.
My Dooney and Bourke bag in cherry red was a Christmas present so I am really enjoying it.
My cowboy boots are from Madden Girl and they are so comfortable and cute at the same time.
As you can see layering pieces of clothing from your wardrobe can take a simple white button shirt to another level.
Next time you have on a crisp button down shirt on, please let me know how you style it.
Until next time have a blessed and awesome week.
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by | Jan 20, 2012 | Fashion |
Glad we are getting some cold weather because I have so many cute sweaters to wear. With all this mild weather that we have been getting, it has been too warm to wear them.
JT
I got a good deal on this embroidered Isaac Mizrahi cardigan. At first, I unsure how I wanted to style it. With the cardigan being a dark purple, I wanted to add a pop of color. I added a pink thin cable turtleneck. I did not want to accentuate my hips, so I am wearing dark thin wale brown corduroy pants. I added my Matisse boots since my pants were straight leg. I liked the brown, pink and purple combination of colors. It is unexpected and really makes the outfit pop!
JT's Italian Lire Jewelry gift from hubby
What you see behind me is a few my dolls that I have collected through the years. I enjoy collecting Barbie dolls, Indian dolls, all kinds of dolls. I collect dolls of all nationalities. My genealogical heritage is Black, Choctaw Indian and Caucasian so I collect all kinds of dolls. My collection isn’t a large one; but it is a good size for me. In a future a post, I will share some of my favorite dolls.
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by | Jan 19, 2012 | Accessories, Fashion |
This winter’s weather has been something else !
One day it is mild and in the 60s and the next day it is bitter cold and windy and 24.
Today, it has been cold. I had to dress accordingly; but I still like to look chic.
The cold weather makes me bring out my furs and hats that I enjoy wearing.
JT
This coat is from Terry Lewis and I especially love the fur accents on the collar and cuff. I love the color that reminds me of the honeysuckle pink pantone color of 2011 and I think the detailing adds extra pizzazz.
JT's coat by Terry Lewis and hat by Threadmill.etsy.com
My hat is so cool! Dottie hand made this hat. Her prices are really reasonable. My handbag is a Dooney and Bourke Satchel that I have had for years and I love how it looks brand new. This bag is great for work. I found y comfortable detailed boots, by Matisse, about two years ago at DSW. I bought my gloves on sale at Macy’s a couple of years ago. Can you tell that I just don’t go out and rush and buy stuff. No need to buy stuff all the time if you find great deals on quality pieces.
by | Jan 12, 2012 | Fashion, Inspirations |
The new year is when many people make resolutions and try to make goals stick throughout 2012.
JT
For many people, one big resolution is losing weight. I don’t make resolutions because to me it’s a set up for failure. Everyone does not need to know my goals unless they are key people who have my best interest at heart. “Everyone you tell your dreams to may not necessarily be your cheerleader so you have to be careful,” my mother would tell me. My mother was a wise woman and she often had great quotes that I stand by today.
I constantly see, in magazines and online, images of women who are sizes zero, double zero, 2 and omg a size 4, which is starting to get a little too big in her britches. Are these realistic expectations of what we as women should look like? Of course not. I have often heard phrases like, “They get paid for how they look, so they have to be that small because the camera adds at least 10 pounds.” Or, “she’s rich so she can afford to hire people to keep her thin.” These phrases are all myths because if you want to, you can be in movies and be whatever size you are. If you exude confidence and strength, I believe that you can make it. If you want to be a dancer like Ginger Rogers being twirled around by Fred Astaire, than by all means, do it no matter what size you are.
We can easily get caught up in what the so called “they say”; whether it is the media or whoever. However, do not play that game because God made one you and you are special. Never forget that or be side tracked.
Kate Winslet is the face of St. John Knitwear. She recently did a promotional video that talked about how you do not have to be a size 2. I think that her message is wonderful. We all were not built to be a size 2. If you are a size 2, that is awesome. However, if you are not a size 2, you are awesome too. My point is that we are all awesome, no matter what size we are. That has to be factored into are minds. Please watch the Kate Winslet for St. John behind-the-scenes video and the full video below. I hope more advertisement can come out like this, to push the envelope.
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The finished advertisement for St. John. The line looks so fresh and elegant.
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I was reading an article from the Examiner, titled, “Kate Winslet Doesn’t Realize She’s Thinner Than The Average Woman.” Tracey Parece, the author took the article in a direction of saying that “Ms. Winslet is not the average size of the American woman even though she’s not American.”
The average size of the American woman is a 14. I do not know Ms. Winslet’s actual size; but I know that she is a good representative for women all over the world. You do not have to be a 14 or above to have curves. Curviness comes in all sizes, from a size 00 and up. The key is how comfortable are you with your curves no matter your size. A while back, a friend and I were at Macy’s. My friend was looking for a pair of black jeans in a size 4. But she was having issues finding the right jeans because she said they didn’t fit right in the hips. And you can buy plus size clothing from Curvissa online.
Are you comfortable with your curves?
Being Healthy
It is so great to be walking in good health and feeling good at the same time. If we don’t have our health, we don’t have anything.
I wrote a post in May 2011 entitled, “Are you Youthful at Any Age.” I focused on feeling young at any age. It may be a cliche; but age and size are only a number. Instead of focusing on the number, I focus on making sure I eat in moderation, get annual checkups, and exercise four to five times a week. My goals are being in the best shape mentally, physically and being the best me that I can be. We all have different bone structures and body mass. That is what makes us unique. We could be the same size and wearing the same outfit; but look completely different because we do not have the shape.
If we all were the same size, it would not be any fun because we would all be carbon copies of each other. We have to give ourselves a big hug and look in the mirror and say I am beautiful and I look great, God loves me. We have to work at having self-confidence and being our best because no one can do it for us.
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by | Jan 11, 2012 | Fashion |
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After Christmas is a good time to look for great deals at Macy’s.
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