Last Minute Holiday Gift Guide: Stocking Stuffers

 

       We know that Christmas is not all about the receiving and gifting of physical gifts but the sharing of love and kindness and joy. Physical gifts can be inevitable sometimes and, on those occasions, it is not the gift that matters the most but the thought behind the giving of the gift. If you are still in need of a shopping guide, last minute, this post is for you.

Christmas Outfit Inspiration: Burgundy color Outfit

 

       I have been blogging about work wear a lot on the blog lately or let's say in my previous posts. This is another recycled post from my archives where I am sharing an outfit inspiration on what to wear to work this holiday season. As usual, the monochrome formula works for me every time. You can find the full details of this look in this previous post here.

Christmas Outfit Inspiration: Plaid skirt + Sequin Heels

       A plaid skirt can only be worn in the fall and winter season in my opinion especially if you are of a certain age. I put this look together as a work outfit for the holidays in a previous Blog Post here. It is a look that is appropriate if you work in a corporate setting. I paired this blue and red plaid skirt with a blue blazer and completed the outfit with a brown tote bag, blue sequin heels and a long blue coat.

Long Coat + grey monochrome look

       If you are a regular reader of this blog, you have seen this look before along with the looks in my previous posts. Yes, I am currently recycling my old posts. It is almost the end of the year, and I suddenly remembered that I did not update my blog as much this year. The weather has been cold and cloudy as usual in Minneapolis and I have not been able to take new pictures outdoors hence the old pictures. That is okay though because I usually publish "throw-back blog posts" on my blog at the end of the year anyways.

Grey tones for Fall and Winter

We cannot talk about Fall and Winter style without talking about the color grey. There is something about this shade of color that make the cold season style/fashion very appealing. Grey color can be paired with burgundy, white, black, red, blue and yellow or orange; basically, earth tones. It's one of my favorite colors to wear in the winter season along with burgundy which is also known as wine color, cherry or Bordeaux color. 

Neutral color Work Outfit and a pop of Animal Print!

       The saying that fashion (trend) is cyclical is so true this season. I have always known that leopard print fashion was going to be back in fashion (after it was a huge trend years ago) but I never expected it to be back with a bang. When you go to shopping instore or online, you are going to see leopard print pieces and accessories everywhere. These pictures are actually a throwback from the Blog post I published years ago HERE. It was a look I styled in 2019. 

Burgundy color monochrome work outfit

       Burgundy is a color that has been trending for a while now and it happens to be one of my favorite colors that I have enjoyed styling for years especially in the fall and winter months. For this look, I am wearing a monochrome look; a long-sleeved burgundy sweater over burgundy color corduroy pants that I got from LOFT a while ago. I threw my boucle, tweed-like coat over the outfit and completed the look with black accessories. 

The Animal Print Trend for Fall

 

        The animal print trend is back! Can you believe it!! I don't know how I feel about this trend coming back again into the fashion circle because it was so overdone in previous years. Nevertheless, I would still like to give it a try again irrespective of how I feel about it. I must say though that I prefer the snake print trend which I am really excited to style again. You can check out my recent YouTube Video here where I share my thoughts on my favorite fall trends, and you can also find fashion styling inspiration on my X account.

The thong Sandal trend

   Finally, Summer is over and Fall is here. Are you done getting your fall wardrobe together? When it comes to footwear, there are so many shoe trends at the moment and the trendiest shoe is definitely the ballet flats and kitten heels. However, the underrated shoe trend this season is the thong sandal. The thong sandal or flip-flops is typically a summer/vacation/beach footwear; it has however crept into everyday fashion. 

My Favorite color to style this Season

       

       One of my favorite colors to style this summer is light blue color and it is gradually becoming my favorite color I think? If you have read my blog long enough, you would know that I love the color purple; it is actually my favorite color, then I also love red and green colors. Light blue or powder blue is slowly becoming my new favorite color and it started with this blue midi knit dress I wore here. Then I started to introduce the color into my wardrobe by using accessories.

The "Stripes" is the print of the season

 

         Happy first day of summer! I hope you are having a great time and enjoying yourself. Have you noticed the "stripe fashion trend" everywhere on the fashion streets of the internet? The striped cardigan was a huge trend last fall and it is still going strong. You can style it for summer by wearing it over a white tee or tank top and pairing it with a light fabric wide leg pants or a midi skirt or pair of shorts. Complete the look with a pair of sunglasses and cute shoes and a bag and you are good to go. Happy viewing, happy styling 😎

Blue Denim Dress + Blue Trench Coat

 

       

        It's still quite cold where I live or let me say it is usually cold in the mornings. I can barely leave the house without throwing on a light outer wear and I really look forward to warmer weather. My favorite outerwear to wear at this time of the year is trench coat. They are just so versatile and chic. I threw this blue piece over an old denim dress previously styled here and completed the look with a pair of black boots with cute sculptural heel design and a monogrammed denim Guess Bag, all old pieces from my closet. 

Dress   Denim Bag

How to style a chic and effortless look this Spring

 

        Spring is the season for transition fashion outfits and that means it's time to ditch those heavy winter coats for a light jacket and this change of wardrobe between seasons does not mean that we have to lose our style. We can still look chic and effortless when we style the right pieces in our wardrobe. You can check out the pieces below;

The Trench Coat: The first transition style essential piece that I would recommend is a trench coat. We all need a trench coat in our closet. If you are just starting out building your wardrobe, consider getting a trench coat in a neutral color like beige, brown or black. It goes well with almost any outfit combination. You can throw a trench coat over any style of outfit, be it casual or formal based on the color and style of the trench coat that you get. You know there are different styles of trench coat right especially when it comes to comes to length? Check out  my YouTube Video here.  A classic style in a neutral color trench coat is always a safe bet any time. So, get yourself a trench coat irrespective of where you live; whether Florida or Arizona. You would always have the need for it.

Trench Coat    Bag    Knit Dress

Easter Outfit Inspiration

        Happy Easter everyone! Happy Resurrection Sunday 💯 How are you planning to spend the day? Did you go to Church? If you did, that's great! However, do not forget that Christianity is  more than going to Church. It is how you live your life everyday. You are the Church! So you should convey Christ in whatever you do and wherever you go.

Fashion Inspiration for Spring Break

 

          Are you packed for spring break yet? If you are looking to get away for spring break and need some inspiration on what fashion pieces to take with you, this post is for you. If I were to pack for a getaway to a sunny destination where there is water (Beach or Pool) and I want to make my entire wardrobe interesting, the first thing I would do is to pick a theme or color for my style. Do I want to pack classic pieces or do I want to go bohemian? Also, It might be a great idea to let your destination dictate your style.

Red Puffy Coat + All black outfit

       Red has been having a moment this winter but more in accessories like gloves, stockings, bags and shoes than in full outfits. This casual look; a black knit dress and red puffy coat is what I wore to an event I volunteered at a few weeks ago. The weather was cold and blustery with snow flakes flying in the air and had my hair whipping across my face. The event I volunteered at required me to be on my feet for a certain time so, I had to wear my Report Signature flat boots. A very simple look as usual...

                                        Dress     Coat

Happy New Year! 2024

        Happy, happy new year! my dear friends 😀 I hope the new year is going great for you so far. There is so much stress and heartache going on in the world right now with all the wars and economic situation that, just making it into the new year is enough cause for celebration. It does not matter if we don't have that latest outfit or latest car. It is just enough to be alive and well too. 

Sequins and Sparkles in the new year

 

      

      Happy new year! I hope this new year finds you in great style with lots of sparkle and joy.  Here is to more sparkles and shine in 2024. If you must know, the sequin and metallics trend is still going to be huge this year. We are not leaving these rich fabrics and accessories in the closet this year; rather we are dressing up every day with gratitude in our hearts for each new day. Happy viewing, happy styling.