Contrasts

I shot this look earlier in spring when the temps were still in that weird cool/warm phase.  It was the perfect opportunity to pull out this camel blazer.  I balanced the heaviness of the look with white distressed jeans and strappy camel heels.  The camel and white combination just creates a crisp feel for me in outfits.  I also loved the contrasts of the look - a little preppy, a little edgy, a little fall, and a little spring.  Get into the details and thanks for stopping by!  I've been a little busy on the day job lately but will ramp up the blog again soon!

Outfit Details:

Blazer:  H&M (similar here)

Jeans:  Express (similar here)

Shoes:  Zara

Touch of Winter

I'm back! After being out of town for a few weekends, I finally had some time to get back to blogging.  Unfortunately, I missed the heat wave that's been keeping Georgians confused for the past couple of weeks - so the warm weather outfits will have to wait.  Fortunately, though, there will be plenty of time for that.  Plus, temperatures dipping into the 30s gave me a reason to bring out this fabulous coat!  I've been obsessed with this coat ever since I picked it up a few seasons ago and haven't gotten to bring it out much this winter with the volatile temps.  Today it made it's victorious reemergence, if only for one day. The color alone is enough to keep it close to my heart.  I live for anything in the wine/burgundy/oxblood family.  I paired this gem with a sleeveless turtleneck dress, black booties, and an obi belt, creating the perfect winter date night look for me.  What do you think? Thanks for stopping by! Now go out and slay this week (stylishly of course).

Outfit Details:

Coat:  Tahari (Get Here)

Dress and Belt: NY & Company  (Dress Similar Here, Belt Similar Here)

Shoes:  Zara

Plus 1

So, I finally got around to shooting some holiday looks (meaning my sister had some time to come over and my nephew had enough fruit snacks to occupy his time.)  For this look, I decided to (gasp) wear white after labor day.  I'm pretty sure no one still follows that rule, but I never understood it anyway.  White looks the BEST in winter to me - it just pops amongst the darker, cold weather back drops.  These pants were a pickup from Zara a few seasons ago.  High-waisted and wide-legged. What else could a girl want?  Both elongate the leg and the high waist covers that disrespectful Thanksgiving pudge.  I had to get them tailored since I'm not a European supermodel, and Zara doesn't exactly make pants for the average height curvy black girl with a short torso.  Don't be afraid to invest in a tailor for classic pieces my friends.  Those well-fitting staples will serve you well for many years to come. I wanted a streamlined look and kept the color palette simple, adding a white cami, tuxedo blazer, and black stillettos. Topped it off with a statement necklace and I was ready to plus 1!  What are your go to holiday pieces?  Be on the lookout for another holiday look coming soon!

Outfit Details:

Blazer:  H&M (Similar Here and Here)

Pants:  Zara  (Similar Here)

Shoes:  CL So Kate

Clutch:  H&M  (Similar Here)

Necklace:  Express (Similar Here)

Casual Transitions

This post is a simple illustration of elevating a casual outfit.  The same core pieces can be styled to fit your mood. For the casual look, I paired a simple sweatshirt with black skinnies, flat cutout booties, and a red lip. To kick it up a notch, I added a leather jacket (if you don't have one, catch one during all of these holiday sales, trust me you need it) and swapped out the booties for ones with a little more height and a pointed toe.  Same elements in both outfits, black and grey with leather cutout booties, but the jacket addes edge and the heels add a little more sexy. A few tweaks took the outfit from Saturday errands to Saturday night!  Pick your mood and then pick your accessories. Sounds so simple right?  Get into the details below and thanks for stopping by!

Outfit Details:

Sweatshirt:  H&M  (Similar Here)

Jeans:  Express  (Get Here)

Jacket:  Zara (Similar Here)

Flat boots:  H&M  (Similar Here and Here)

Heeled Boots:  Zara  (Similar Here)