by | Feb 8, 2011 | Uncategorized |
Photo credit: JT
JT's Favorite Plaid Blazer
JT's Favorite Plaid Blazer
I love love love this blazer! It’s a classic but it’s updated in a cool way. I love the blouson sleeves and the velvet collar tops it off. When I took these pictures it was 17 degrees but my hubby and I had to take some pictures outside. Since then there is still four inches of ice on my deck.
This was a bargain from Chadwicks.com, the blazer was originally around $60.00 and I got for $15.00 about a year ago. Jumping up and down, saying hurrah and giving myself a high five!
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by | Feb 8, 2011 | Fashion |
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The Jewelry
I Love this outfit! The skirt to me is so pretty, the sequins. I really like the contrast of the cable knit of the sweater and the floral sequin combination in the skirt. I styled this outfit with two different pairs of shoes to show how versatile it can be.
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Day Six Review
Cable knit Sweater- Jeanne Pierre
Bradley Bayou Skirt
Black Belt
Jewelry
Watch – Adrienne Arpel
Tigers Eye Bracelet – Lee Sands
Silver Heart Charm Bracelet
Coin Onyx Pendant on Silver Chain
Silver tone Earrings
Shoes (Outfit styled with a flat and with a boot)
Black Flats
Aerosole Boots
by | Feb 7, 2011 | Fashion |
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Today is Day Five and I am feeling great about this 30 for 30. Here in the Lou we had an extra three to four inches of snow to fall unexpectedly and it look so pretty. I know a lot people are tired of the snow but it really doesn’t bother me at all. I have loved watching the snow fall and I really love playing in it. And you know when we get cold temperatures and snow it wards off a lot of bugs in the spring and summer so it’s for a reason. At least that what my Mother use to tell me.
Any hoo lets get to Day Five of 30 for 30!
I am loving how I styled this outfit, can’t you see the smile on my face. At first glance I thought the pattern of the sweater might clash with the skirt but it goes perfectly. I am really liking everything about it and really happy with my body shape. Did I say that? yes I sure did. I work out really hard so it feels good to love the way I look. Also, I really love my hair and how I can go from straight to curly, I can do so much with it and I get asked questions about products and how to take care of curly hair often.
Hats are a favorite of mine so I had to put one on because this had looks great on me in this outfit. One last thing I am really loving my eyelashes, they are growing so long. I will do a future post about what I a have been using lately for my lashes.
Outfit in Review
Brown Turtleneck – Karen Scott
Sweater – fever
Skirt – Charter Club
Jewelry
Pearl and Tiger’s Eye Necklace – Lee Sands
Natural stone bracelets – Lee Sands
Multicolor gem and bead Necklace – Museum Shop
Earrings – Lucky Brand
Turquoise and silver bracelet – Carolyn Pollack
Boots – Matisse
Brown knit Cap -Perfectly Patricia by Patricia Underwood
Melissa P of aworkingmomscloset.blogspot.com and Hope from Hope and the Dress Code http://hopeandthedresscode.blogspot.com/ started Fabulous in February and it’s good way for ladies to start feeling great about themselves since negativity is always the first thing that is said so I think this is a great idea. The challenge is every Monday for the month of February we have to say something good about ourselves in our regular post. Thanks Melissa and Hope!
by | Feb 5, 2011 | Fashion, Michelle Obama |
Huffington Post
There’s been a lot of controversy over the Alexander McQueen dress that First Lady Michelle Obama wore at a White House formal dinner hosting Chinese President Hu Jintao. Yes, it was a European designer and the United States is trying to make ways to get the clothing industry back with so many jobs have been outsourced to foreign countries. In the past, Mrs. Obama has spotlighted up-and-coming American fashion designers. However, the remarks made by Sally Singer of T Magazine for the New York Times was completely unnecessary and out of line. Point blank.
On February 3rd Sally Singer said on MSNBC’s Morning Joe show that the dress did not fit or flatter Mrs. Obama well and that she was to old for the dress and it should of been worn by a younger diminutive woman. Younger and diminutive! OMG! Did I say OMG? Yes, OMG!
The video below spotlights Sally Singer’s opinion about the Sarah Burton for Alexander McQueen dress for the first part of the video. It then delves off into men’s leggings.
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The First Lady looks awesome in the dress and for Ms. Singer to say that Mrs. Obama is too old to wear the dress is not only a harsh remark to all women over the age of 40. You mean to tell me that an over 40 diva cannot wear an off-the-shoulder, full-length dress? That is simply preposterous.
The President and First Lady - Getty Images
Diminutive
The First Lady is statuesque and holds her own in this dress. Why would she need to be diminutive? Why are we putting women in a box to be regurgitated out to be this specific size, height and shape?
Ms. Singer needs to think before she speaks because I noticed that no one in the video spot agreed with her. She was all by herself with that comment. When will we, as a society, feel freedom in being happy with what ever shape or size a woman is? To put a woman in a box to say she needs to look like this and be this height or weight continues the stereotyping and size bashing.
Enough is Enough…..
by | Feb 4, 2011 | FBFF |
1. With all the blogging events out there how do you determine which ones to participate in and which ones to avoid?
I have not joined a lot of blogging events. My first event was 30 for 30. I joined because it intrigued me and felt like a challenge. I see quite a few events out there; but I can’t join them all and I won’t because I don’t want to spread myself thin. Also, if I can’t do my 100% best, it is not a good fit for me at that point in time.
2. Be honest, have you ever jumped on the bandwagon of some blogging movement/event for the wrong reasons? How did that turn out?
No, truthfully I have only been blogging since August of 2009. I didn’t know what a blogging event was until last year. When I started blogging I was trying to find my voice. I didn’t post regularly and didn’t know that there was a big fashion blogging community out there in cyberworld. 30 for 30 what is that?
3. How do you give your own flair to a blog event while still maintaining the general mission and purpose?
I keep it real, what you see is what you get, like it or not. I’m not going to put on something or say something that I don’t believe in. It’s great to have readers and I have to be true to them because my reputation is out there.
4. When determining the best content for your blog what criterion do you keep in mind?
Determining Best Content
-I’m I discussing this because I want to try to get more readers or because I really love this particular subject?
-Can I do this topic justice?
-Do I even like this fashion designer’s line? What angle will I take on this topic?
-Her blog looks awesome should I try to get mine to look like that for inspiration? Inspiration not try to look just like someone else’s blog.
– This blog is to build people up and give good information that they can use for life.
-Integrity- sticking to what I believe in.
5. While everything will not suit your blog, how do you try and support your fellow bloggers who are participating in something worthwhile but not your style?
I will comment, comment, and comment. Or if they are running for some contest I will vote for them. I don’t have to be a part of a particular event or contest to offer my support.
I go through the cool long list now of bloggers on FBFF and try to give as many relevant comments on at least seven or more. If I happen to see a blogger link that I’m not familiar with that does not have any comments on her post, I will offer my support that way by commenting on her blog.
Sometimes I wish I could get to all one hundred and whatever on Friend Friday to leave a comment. I know that’s not possible, but I make sure that each Friend Friday I make it a goal to give support to my FBFF readers whom frequently comment on my blog, but I also make it a point to find a blog or two that doesn’t have any comments because I can show my support that way.
Please check out Katy Rose at ModlyChic to check out other lovely links on this Friend Friday topic.
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