Wednesdays Wants

February 21, 2018
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Happy Wednesday friends!


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Who else besides me has missed Wednesday Wants?   I  am so excited to share the first installment for 2018.  I must be having a thing for bucket bags because all three of these are fabulous.  I want all of them!  That Staud bag is super fun!  I am glad that tie dye is still a "thing" because this cute maxi dress is perfect for a spring day.  On to these shoes..... Now you know I have a thing for leopard.... these Air and Grace sneakers are the best.  I mean really.... they are super casual but yet certainly can take your weekend wear up a notch!!  Can we stop for a minute and imagine this pink dial Michele watch on our arm?  This is feeling like a must have for me.  I love my Michele watch and wear it every day.  I recently have been thinking I would like to switch things up and get a round dial watch.. I think I found it!   



Polka Dots and Pink

February 20, 2018
bags
Put a little pink on me and watch me shine!  Gab alway says, my best pics are when I am wearing pink!  I think she is right!   It doesn't hurt that my bag is pink either!  





I love a good polka dot and this shirt does not disappoint.  When I found this soft pink cardigan I knew I would want to pair them together.  To elevate my pattern mixing, these pants are a black on black leopard print.  If you read my post How to Pattern Mix, then you know I am not shy of mixing it up!! Because the pants have a leopard pattern in them I chose a solid black shoe.  Adding a few good items to my closet that I can multipurpose in different seasons is always a good investment.  Have you added any transitional items to your wardrobe lately?  What are some of your favorite items to multipurpose?  




Pants  on sale  //   Pink Rockstud  also lighter pink / also here in black  //  Polka dot blouse  //  Shoes  //  Lipstick  //

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Forever Fierce

February 19, 2018
Beauty


Happy Monday lovelies!!  It is a great day!  I am so excited to be sharing with you not only my idea of what I think it means to be fierce in midlife, but the ideas of a few thousand other ladies as well! Yes, you read that correctly.  Today is Forever Fierce Day and I have collaborated with 50 other bloggers; who just happen to be fierce sisters!  We all have asked a few friends, neighbors, and even family members to share what they think.  Read all of their stories here #Foreverfierce.  Is midlife the wrong side of 40?  I don't think so, actually I know it's not!  So I am asking you today too... what does being fierce in midlife mean to you? 



Below are the things I have discovered in midlife:

I let go of the drama that people surround themselves with.  I embrace the changes in my body and still rock a bikini.  Gravity is inevitable, but self esteem and pride in your life is priceless. 

Skincare has always been important to me and I continue to take good care of my skin.  Adapting to the changes has just meant adding a few new items! 

Wisdom is grand; with age comes the knowledge that it is sometimes better to observe rather than speak.  Changing my diet has been a huge benefit!  I eat more fruits and vegetables and have cut out processed food.  About 6 years ago I switched up totally and became mostly vegetarian. (With the exception of sushi of course).  So technically it's called pescaterian.  

Happiness is something that you are; a state of mind.  I have been called brave for my journey and I'll take that with my head high!  I was brave, still am actually.  If you read my post, Life Begins at the end of your Comfort Zone then you will see that I may have been down, but I am now back up and empowered!  My passion burns brighter than my fear and I am full of drive and motivation and I won't get in my own way.  Change is always on the horizon and I choose to grow with it.  I will reach again for what is in me.  I will fiercely forge a new path and set out on it - boldly, while making no excuses.  









 So, tell me...what does fierce in midlife mean to you?  Click here to join the movement! 

Embroidery Trends

February 12, 2018
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One of my favorite things to living in Florida was by far the dress code.  I am all about the warmer months and loved the ease of throwing on a sundress, or a cute off the shoulder top.  I cannot wait for spring and summer because this gal is suffocating in layers of winter.  We have had a few spotty days of nice temperatures, thank heavens! 

 Embroidery has been showing up on several fashion items from jeans to tops this season, and this cute off the shoulder top has soft pastel flowers embroidered down the sleeves. The little ruffle at the cuffs is a fun little flare too!  When I first bought this top I imagined it with white jeans and a colorful pump.  I like the versatility to an item; dress up with a heel, or more casual as I share here with a flat leopard mule.  Hang tight.... I will style this top with white jeans and colorful pumps and share it with you!



Similar top here and I love this one and this one //  Jeans  //  Shoes  love these and these  //  LV Bag  //  Bracelets  // Earrings c/o  //  Sunnies

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Buffalo check and leopard

February 07, 2018
Bracelets
We are half way through the week and I am busy working on my to do list for the weekend! Do you do that too?  Working thought the week with a list a mile long of things to do over the weekend, only to find there aren't enough hours in those priceless two days to accomplish it all.  It's good to have projects and with a new house I have plenty! 





An all time favorite for me, pattern mixing at its finest!  Who doesn't  love a great check and leopard?  This girl sure does!  Throw in a bell sleeve and this is for sure a favorite combo of mine!  There are girls that love stripes and then there are girls that love ginghams.... I fall in the middle and love them both!  


I have been working on my goals for the year and I am putting plenty of thought into them.  I have realized that you can put a bunch of ideas and dreams on a piece of paper, but without a plan as to how you expect to obtain those goals they are just words.  I want more this year!  More time for me, more travel... more laughter with friends.... and most importantly more thought into my journey.  You see, the last year and moving to Florida, while I thought it broke me, has only made me see just what I am made of.  I am fierce, brave, strong, and determined.  I will continue to seek my toes in the sand, but this time more on my terms and my time.  When the time is right.... my heart will know this time. 


You are stronger.   You are wiser.  Even when it's hard to believe, allow yourself to show up  allow yourself to breathe in all the chaos allow yourself to be here for no matter what happens this is still not last year.  
Morgan Harper Nichols 


Shoes  //  Bracelets c/o  //  Similar top  here and here  //  Jeans love these  //  Sweater similar here  // LV bag  //   Earrings c/o //  Bracelets c/o  //  Lipstick  


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Nautical stripes

February 06, 2018
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Happy Tuesday!! Today I am sharing one of the easiest combos I think that you can put together.  It's hard to not think nautical when mixing up navy stripes.    







Such an easy look to pull together.  These army green pants will be a great staple to transition into spring with; and the sweater is sleeveless making it a perfect transition item too.  Is it just me... or does it seem like winter is dragging on right now?  I am desperately in need of more sunny days and less gray days.  While living in Florida, I added so many summery items to my closet.  Now, I just need the seasons to hurry up and change so I can enjoy all my sundresses.  Come on spring... where are ya?  

I have been slowly adding items to my wardrobe.  When I purged my closet last year, and moved to what I would consider more of a "mono" climate... I mean let's be honest,  Florida pretty much has one season.   I panicked a little at what seemed like an empty, I have nothing to wear mentality when I look for something to wear everyday.  How could I get so lucky (insert sarcasm here) to be working for yet again a healthcare organization with a no denim rule.  To make matters worse for me, they have a stricter sandal policy.  Boy am I going to have to go shopping!  That's not such a bad thing now is it?! 



Sweater similar styles here and here  //  Pants  //  Jean Jacket  //  Mara Mine Shoes  //  Bracelet bangles  //  Bead Bracelets  //  Earrings c/o  //  Necklace  //  LV Bag  //  Lipstick  


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Dog and Boy Muses

January 10, 2018
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Welcome 2018!  Hello my friends, I have missed each and every one of you.  What a journey the past year has been and I am forever grateful for you and all the sweet comments, text, emails and calls while you patiently waited for me to come back.   I am so glad to be back to blogging and have truly felt all your love while I have taken this little break.  Maybe someday I will write more in details as to the past year, but for now, I am just glad to be stepping back into my blog that I so dearly missed as well as all of you.  So without further ado here we go....









Scarf c/o  //  Sweater (Similar styles here and here)  //  Boots  //  Clare V Sandrine  //  Clare V leopard attache and Flore   //  Jacket //  Jeans  //  Lipstick  //  Bead Bracelets  //


Dog and Boy  has been on my radar for some time now.  I love a great scarf and these did not disappoint.   Made of a silk and cotton blend they are soft and luxurious to the touch and the oversized scarf lends itself to endless possibilities of styling.  This particular scarf, The Muses is fun with its pinks and grays; throw in a few spots and it was perfect for me.  Dog and Boy Scarfs are more than just a fashion accessory, they are a piece of art, a journey into your creative imagination and inspiration.   Never shy to pattern mix, I was quick to add the playful pattern of my scarf with this bright striped sweater and my Clare V Leopard Sandrine.  

Happy Wednesday!


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Asneh Florence Sleeveless Sweater

December 09, 2016
fashion


For this styling of my Asneh sweater I opted for casual.  When I shared with you here as the perfect cashmere vest I knew I needed to share a casual look so you can see just how versatile this vest is.  What better way to dress down than in chambray and denim.  Of course with a floppy hat too!  When I think of layering with a sweater, I think bulky.  I love the vest because it eliminates the bulk but keeps the warmth.  I wish it was a little longer for me personally,  but it is so soft and perfect with your shirt tails hanging out to make up for the length.  

I have really been working hard to shop my entire closet this season with very little new additions.  I am struggling to not buy any new sweaters this season.... but reworking what I already own has pushed my creativity in my wardrobe!  When was the last time you shopped your closet to create a new outfit?






Asneh Sweater vest c/o  //  Jeans  //  Watch  //  Lipstick  //   Shoes  //  Handbag  //  Chambray top  //  Hat  //  Bead bracelets (Similar)


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Mixing Patterns with Leopard

December 07, 2016
Beads
It has been a while since I shared a pattern mixing post.  Today I mixed some of my favorites.  Leopard (of course), gingham and army green.  It was such an easy outfit to pull together. 


Throwing patterns together comes pretty easy for me.  I hear all the time from my friends and followers; "I just don't know how to put it together".  I did an full post dedicated to just this and you can read my entire pattern mixing post here.  I really enjoy when someone shares with me how they stepped out of their comfort zone, even just a little with their outfit.  What are some of your favorite patterns to mix?  I love gingham and leopard together, and I love florals and stripes!  To me, fall is the best time to mix patterns.  You have the option for so many different types of layers, it makes it easy to pull a super fun outfit together. 





Gingham top  ( On sale) // Vest  //  Scarf exact here, options here  //  Jeans  //  Shoes  //  Sunglasses  //  Lipstick  //  Watch  //  Bead Bracelets similar here  // 


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Pretty Pink Bow

December 05, 2016
Colors
Happy Monday.  How was everyone's weekend?  I did a little decorating and shopping and feel a little better about Christmas being here in only 3 weeks.  It's dress down day with this otherwise dressy sweater.  I first shared this gorgeous sweater you can read the full post here as the perfect bow.  I wanted to share just how easy it is to dress up and dress down.  I love the pink silk bow.  I threw it on with a pair of distressed jeans, my favorite of course, added a mid heel with a pop of leopard (of course) and I am weekend ready!  If the heel is more than you would want throw on a bootie, or even better a pair of riding boots.  I own these Frye boots (on sale right now) and absolutely love them.

How would you style this sweater?






Asneh Bow Sweater c/o  //  Jeans  //  Leopard Heels  //  Sunglasses  //  Watch  // Handbag  //  Lipstick  


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Black on Black

December 02, 2016
Beads


Happy Friday and more importantly... Happy December!  Can you believe we are in the last month of 2016?  This year just flew by.  I have been so busy working on a secret project that I will be sharing with you after the first of the year!  It's exciting so be on the look out for it!  Most of us all have at one time or another relied on an all black outfit.  Let's admit it, it's easy, everything goes with black, and it's slimming.  Am I right?  I wanted to take an all black outfit but add a touch of pattern to elevate my look.  I still love the qualities mentioned above with the all black, but I feel less drab with a pattern play in place!  This blouse is a drape front and hits a bit shorter than I like so I layered it with a solid black tank.  The plaid sweater vest is super versatile and will go with so much.  These leggings have a mottled leather look to them and that definitely dresses them up!



Style tip:  When pairing patterns be sure to mix a large scale and a small scale to balance the look. Adding a heel elongates your look and gives you a slimmer and streamline appearance.



Top c/o  //  leggings c/o   //  Sweater c/o  //   Shoes  //  Watch  //  LV Handbag here and love this one  //  Hat  //  Tank  //  Bead Bracelets similar  // 


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