Day 2 (30 for 30)

by JTwisdom | Nov 10, 2010 | Fashion | 2 comments

Whew Busy day but here is Day 2 outfit for 30 for 30

Day 2 (30 for 30)

Day 2 (30 for 30)

Day 2 (30 for 30)

Day 2 (30 for 30)

Outfit

I got so many compliments on this outfit today.

Jacket- Bronze, Susan Graver

Top- Macy’s

Pants- Bob Mackie

Shoes – Artisan Clark’s

This bronze jacket is a great way to bump up a black top and black pants.  My accessories  (scarf, trouser socks, jewelry) kicked it up a notch.

30 for 30

by JTwisdom | Nov 8, 2010 | Fashion | 1 comment

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This is my first time remixing so here we go

5 dresses

5 Jackets

2 skirts

5 pair of pants

1 pair of Jeans

3 blouses

3 sweaters

1 Cardigan sweater

3 pairs of shoes

2 pairs of boots (1 is an ankle  boot)

Okay time to remix!

Lanvin for H&M

by JTwisdom | Nov 4, 2010 | Fashion | 0 comments

The video

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Going beyond the Norm: Wearing Sequins during the Daytime…

by JTwisdom | Nov 2, 2010 | Fashion | 3 comments

Me in my Sequined jacket

Back view of Jacket

I have had this beautiful silk sequined jacket for two years and was looking for a cool outfit to make me appear youthful and not matronly. Also, I plan on wearing it during the day. Yes, I am wearing this sequined jacket to church in broad daylight.

I hear stylist and designers say that sequins are not just for night-time gala, however I see very few people actually taking their advice. So I said I’m going to wear this jacket over a black blouse with some dark denim boot-cut jeans and some high heel ankle boots and to my delight it worked. I constantly received compliments from hubby, strangers and friends. I must say it felt a little out of sorts but that went a way quickly, I felt that I was stepping out of the norm and into a different realm. Most of the time when I see a sequined dress or separates on women they tend to wear them from head to toe and I didn’t want to do that. I wanted a laid back look but dressed up at the same time.

Tips to wearing a sequined garment

• Make sure your jewelry is simple, hoop earrings are great for a look like this because the sequined jacket is the attention getter so there’s no need to have lots of jewelry competing with that jacket.

• Have only one sequined piece of apparel on because too many sequins can make you look dated and like you’re trying to hard. I must say that I have a black sequined dress and it’s fierce however I keep my shoes and jewelry simple.  If you have separate sequined garments try to only wear one piece during the daytime paired with a neutral.

• Wear your hair simple: ponytail, chignon, braided. Such a cool look.

• If you’re wearing pants or jeans make sure the heel is at least 2 inches (I love extra height) however, patent leather flats will work as well.

So if you have a sequined garment step out and try to wear it during the day.

Shearling is oh so hot!

by JTwisdom | Oct 29, 2010 | Fashion | 0 comments

Shearling is so hot right now but I must admit I have always loved it. What I love even more is that you don’t have to purchase the real thing you can purchase faux shearling. Faux shearling is animal friendly, not heavy and not as expensive as it’s real counterpart. I have a faux shearling coat that is machine washable and I love it. If you don’t have anything shearling it’s about time to go shopping.