by | Jan 4, 2012 | Accessories, Fashion, Haircare |
Happy New Year to Everyone!
I wanted to share two of my Christmas presents that I received from my hubby. I had been eyeing a certain Calvin Klein coat. One day back in October we happen to be walking through Macy’s during one of it’s famous “ONE DAY SALE.” The coat was on sale and we couldn’t refuse. It was such a pretty coat, designed to the max.
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I made this video so quick because it was such a great deal. A deal of the century!
The coat is tweed and feels like boucle. The fabric combination is polyester and wool. I love the military style of the coat and the ribbing of the collar.
This coat gives off so much elegance and chicness that this coat is a new favorite of mine.
JT
The front view of the coat is military style with a touch of ribbing at the collar and epaulets on the shoulders. My hubby and I bought this coat on sale in October. However, I did not wear it until Christmas day because it was a Christmas present.
My other present was my Dooney and Bourke handbag.
Dooney and Bourke Handbag
My Curly Updo
I am also really loving that I am able to style my hair and do not have to use heat all of the time. Freedom and choices is always nice. It’s been a natural hair journey and it’s been so worth it. The process has not been a cake walk, but I have learned a great deal about how to take care of my natural hair.
Curly updo
I received some stylish gifts this past year. The main reason this Christmas holiday was special because we celebrated Jesus birthday! He’s the reason for the season. I also am very thankful for my family and friends.
Have a wonderful year!
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by | Dec 27, 2011 | Fashion, Sewing |
I am enjoying my hubby and doggies! This is such a wonderful time of the year and I strive to be like this all year long.
I love doing projects around my house.
I have a few alteration projects that I wanted to get done. My first project involved my red cashmere sweater. I wanted to wear the sweater to church for our Christmas service. However, it was too large. What should I do? I could have given to a charity/resell-it shop. But it is cashmere! And I really liked it and I couldn’t see giving it away.
I looked at the sweater and I decided I would take off an inch on both sides, and then finish off the seams. I started to sew at the cuff of the sleeve of the sweater and worked my down.
Stitching the sleeve and body of the sweater
The cashmere was so soft that it glided right through each stitch.
Almost and the end and making sure I backstitch for reinforcement
I cut off the extra fabric and clipped the excess threads. I repeated the process on the other side of the sweater. The finished product turned out great. It looks like I never did a thing to it. That’s just the way I like it. So if you have lost some weight and still want to keep a cool sweater, please look at it to see if it can be altered. If it is not too complicated, you can recycle a sweater where it looks completely new again.
The red sweater finished
I really like how it fits in the waist, very slimming.
My hubby and I were able to color coordinate for a holiday photo.
JT and hubby
More fitted in the waist
Outfit Review
Red Cashmere Sweater – Macy’s
Blouse – J Crew
Trousers -Jones New York
Loafers – Anne Klein
Heart Necklace – Nolan Miller
Ceramic Watch – Isaac Mizrahi
Christmas Bracelet – Gift
Gold Heart Charm Bracelet – Gift
Emerald Green Ring – Sajen
I serve in the Communion Ministry at church so I like to look polished, but comfortable. I need to be able to move and be on my feet to help with the juice and bread. I have two more cashmere sweaters, one in white and one in pink, that I need to alter the same way. It is a good feeling to know that with a few minor alterations, I can still wear these sweaters.
by | Dec 21, 2011 | Around the Home, Beauty, Fashion |
Boy! a lot has been going on. This is a Christmas Tree heavy post so please be forewarned. Christmas time is here and I hope everyone is enjoying this time and not getting caught up in the holiday rush. My hubby and I decided to get a real tree for the second year in a row. Last year was we purchased our first real tree; but we didn’t have the appropriate stand. We had to nail rope to the wall to keep the tree steady in a plastic bucket. We were newbie live tree owners, so that was our first time and we didn’t know.
This season Hubby picked up a stellar tree from one a favorite nursery of ours here in town.
Hubby picking up the tree
It looked so nice and couldn’t wait to get the tree off of the JEEP.
Well, my hubby brought the tree into the house and put it up fairly easily. We bought the tree stand instead of using the five-gallon bucket from last year. It took maybe ten minutes to get into the stand and up; instead of the two-plus hours it took last year with the bucket and the rope. After we placed it in the stand, we moved onto the decorations and the other beautiful ornaments like trumpets, shoes, purses, cowboy hats, crosses, gold reindeer, etc. I have two other trees in the house that are smaller not live trees that will be featured in another post.
Love putting up ornaments (OPI nail polish)
The tree is a 6 1/2 foot Scottish pine and it looks so regal. I like to decorate with sparkly decor and other ornaments to make the tree different and unique. By the way polish on my nails is Keep Me On My Mistletoes and Spark-tacular! Top coat from OPI.
Back to the tree — The ornaments are mostly passed down from both of our parents and some that my hubby and I have collected over the years.
When I look at this tree I see memories and new traditions created. I don’t know about you; but I think about what it really means and Christmas does not have a price tag with it. Christmas is the birthday of Jesus! Both of my parents are with the Lord and it makes me think about love and happiness which money cannot buy.
Merry Christmas!
Have a Wonderful Blessed Merry Christmas!
by | Dec 13, 2011 | Fashion |
JTwisdom
I won a pair of Felow skinny Buffalo David Bitton jeans from HautePrettyPink’s blog. She can style some clothes, very talented lady.
I am so happy to win these jeans because jeans are not an easy fit for me.
I love how I can wear my longer jacket with these jeans because it makes me look taller. My embroidered jacket is from Louis Del Olio and
it’s so different and not like what everyone else is wearing. I love being unique and not blending in with the crowd.
The back of the jacket is just as exquisite.
Back view of Jacket by Louis Del Olio
I am loving the lean lines of the jeans with a longer jacket.
The jeans are comfortable and I wear a belt with them.
I chose a different subtle print in the blouse to add interest.
The Nine West boots are a favorite of mine that I bought from the Mills Outlet Mall. My bag is from Kathy Van Zeeland, and it’s a great bag to go to the movies or going shopping. The necklace in the picture above is from Nolan Miller and I get so many compliments on that necklace.
Nine West Boots
The fit is skinny but it’s very slimming, doesn’t hug my thighs at all.
The glasses are so cool because I love the 1960s chic look about them with the greek key trim along the rim.
JT with her Jackie Kennedy replica sunglasses
Hair note: My curly hair is very curly so my almost waist length hair shrinks to a little below shoulder length. I have to moisturize to keep my hair soft.
by | Dec 8, 2011 | Fashion |
I call this a modified mandarin jacket because of the collar since it’s not standing up.
I have worn the jacket open and closed in these photos. I have worn my hair up, down and curly. By the way that’s Gio below, he loves all the attention.
Jacket with my hair in a curly do
JT in modified mandarin collar
Love this jacket and how it looks and is so versatile. I love the hand detailed self fabric buttons; amazing. I bought this good find at an outlet store and it has paid off many times because it was so reasonably priced. I don’t remember the exact price but I know it was under $12.00.
The mandarin design has been around for decades and it’s interesting to see how designers make variations in the style. This jacket has great detail and the collar is folded over instead of standing up. I like the collar with the mandarin style it gives the jacket a chic look.
My favorite Guess bag (my only Guess bag)
So far I have only worn the jacket with black pants but I am going to try one of the contrasting colors in the embroidery and see how that looks in the near future.
I get a lot of compliments on it and it makes me feel good because I paid very little for it.
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