Showing posts with label Rebecca Minkoff. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Rebecca Minkoff. Show all posts
Monday, January 11, 2016
Wednesday, September 18, 2013
Stylenspire: fall hued
In these early days of cold mornings and warm daytime, it is easy to remember all the reasons why I love fall. Though the leaves are falling, the trees and earth are yet to birth the jewel tones of nature that brings such rich beauty as it yields to the oncoming season. What I dread about this time of the year is that it is a prelude to a nightmarish season for me - winter (I still contend with God on the need for winter).
Oh how I fear those endless dark, brittle, and cold days. Yet I know not to "worry about tomorrow for tomorrow will worry about itself." In the mean time I will enjoy the pleasant weather fall brings and the opportunity it offers us to style creatively.
Like my outfit for today; the rich jewel tones and textured fabric contrast kept an extra spring in my step. I was inspired by a tee shirt I saw the day before to wear this skirt today. The jacket I am wearing was a gift from my friend PJ and it feels like butter. The few times I have had it on, I caress it wondering what phantom technology they used to make the leather so, so buttery soft.
If you are looking to style these early days of fall fabulously, be sure to wear and or accessorize with rich jewel tones, and layer up with a mix of textured fabrics. These days, your body is a canvass for style art with no fashion restrictions. The only rule is to do you!
Enjoy!
Outfit deets: Alice & Olivia cropped leather jacket (to die for in red / splurge) + Kate Spade ellis bow sweater (fab find / bid for it) + Nanette Lepore button-front skirt (sold out / blue option) + Rebecca Minkoff quited bag are each awesome fab finds from TJ Maxx // Juicy Couture Karina booties are maxxinista fab found from Marshalls
Stylenspiration:
"The story of my style is also told in the colors that I wear. It is an expression of a life richly lived as I seek to do each blessed day."
Y.S
"Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own." MATTHEW 6:34
Photo credit: joyfully by V.Dodge
Tuesday, August 27, 2013
Stylenspire: providence orange
Good up-bringing & decorum instills in us modesty & humility to graciously accept compliments, but I find that there are different categories of accepting compliments (if we'll take a moment to be truthful). The me that honestly accepts the compliments with gratitude; the me that cringes about it & walk faster away; the me that returns the compliment with one of my own to the giver; the me that brushes it off with a tinge of pride & a 'what else is new' attitude.
Someone I greatly admire recently complimented me on how beautiful I always look. He finished his compliments saying "the beauty of who you are is a testament to God's Providence in your life & I thank God for you!" Wow!!! I walked away hearing his voice over & over in my head.
I love creatively styling with different fashions; for me it is as in-bred & natural as breathing. I know that I am fruitfully blessed by God but I have never seen His Providence in me with what I wear or how I look. If asked, I will tell you of those gorgeous shoes I desire, or the boots I am working hard to justify buying. When I think of God's Providence, I think on all those blessings I don't have now; & I am not talking about material things. I mean this is my Heavenly Father, & His Providence is beyond what I can put into words. Yet, is it not from this same storehouse of His that He provides & fills our simplest needs? My littlest needs?
How often do we cross the line by belittling God's Grace in our lives in the name of humility? Or without conscious thought like, "the blessings I have are far too small & I am waiting for the bigger ones"? Which of the 'compliment accepting' category do you fall in? No judgment, not even to myself, but how about we start with a heartfelt whisper/shout of thanks for little blessings in our lives; more so for the bigger ones & the ones that are about to manifest.
I am thankful for this beautiful orange tux-styled jacket that only cost me ten bucks off the clearance rack (grateful that my friend Flo did not snatch it from me ...lol); for this dress that is an oldie goodie & continues to serve its purpose; for my gorgeous shoes that I just love wearing; for this hairstyle that I can proudly say I did by myself; & for the priceless smile that testifies to good health, good life & the abundance of God's Grace.
Enjoy!
Outfit deets: Dress & Gucci platform pumps are oldies but goodies from Marshalls // Orange tux-style jacket was an awesome maxxinista find from TJ Maxx @$10.00 // Handbag Rebecca Minkoff
Stylenspiration: "let the world see the purity & reverence of your lives. 3 Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as elaborate hairstyles & the wearing of gold jewelry or fine clothes. 4 Rather, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a gentle & quiet spirit, which is of great worth in God’s sight." 1PETER 3:2-5
"It is not about the beauty of who you are. It is in the blessing of Whose you are."
Y.S
Photo credit: joyfully by V. Dodge
Wednesday, August 21, 2013
Stylenspire: yello? denim
Colored denim is so easy to wear. It is a fun way to infuse color with no hassle. The yellow summery shade of this pair beckoned to be paired with a light affair, so I chose this chiffon top. The outfit seemed to need no statement jewelry & I opted for arm candies.
Now I love summer, & I love summer, & I love, love, love the summer season, but I am kinda wishing for the next 'wardrobe call' i.e FALL. I don't know if it is because I started this style editorial, or that I am just in love with the feature fall trends that my favorite designers are broadcasting. It could also be because I almost have all the trendy fall features in my closet & I am itching to flaunt. Hahaha! There is ever a plus to buying what you love as I do.
Earlier in the Spring, my friend PJ had encouraged me to buy these sandals & I have quite enjoyed it through the summer. My hesitation on getting the sandals at that time was a matter of "another pair of shoes?" LOL! I mean at what point will I ever say no to shoes? NEVER! Even with all the hesitation I can muster up.
The sandals & purse I chose nicely complemented my outfit as they each had yellow hues in their color make up. Most people find it easier to choose colors that complement each other as opposed to color blocking or radical color combination (as I am prone to do). When unsure, I say you stick to colors with the same color hues to complement one piece to the other. Key to that is to work your knowledge of Primary colors.
Enjoy!
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| I once again removed the shoulder strap of my bag to carry it as a clutch. |
Outfit deets: Top + Tank + Paige Jeans + Michael Kors belt + Nine West Sandals + Resin & Gold bracelets + Swarovski ring all TJ Maxx fab finds // Rebecca Minkoff M.A.C Shoulder Bag // Armani Exchange watch
Stylenspiration: "Style is a sum of so many things - beginning with a sense of who you are & having self confidence." Kate Spade
Stylenspiration: "Style is a sum of so many things - beginning with a sense of who you are & having self confidence." Kate Spade
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Stylenspire: bow-tifully
Kate Spade is notorious for her colorfully lively efeminate & poetic designs. Everything they create screams cute & pretty & beautiful all at the same time. Today's outfit is reminiscent of this with effortless chic.
My skirt determined the makeup of how this outfit was put together. This skirt is soon en-route to London & for one last wear, I paired it with a mesh mimick-collar top, a beaded bow tie, adding the belt & the flats made the look come together.
Choice of colors came in the beads of the bow tie, my Ray Ban sunnies, & shoulder bag which I carried as a clutch (I removed the straps). Working the bow theme gave a unique aesthetic to the whole look. Each piece on its own was simple & could have been ordinary, but bringing them together as a whole gave it the oomph.
Enjoy!
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| The bow tie I am wearing is one of my 'see art - see style' designs. It was snipped off a thrift store hat that I paid 50cents for. Talk about a FABFIND! |
Stylenspiration: "Enjoy the little things." Y.S
Sunday, August 11, 2013
Stylenspire: styled by grace
I went home today! Yes! Home to The Caring Place & what a joy it was to be in the Sanctuary. Matthew West was in the house & the veritable Pastor Susa from Merida, Venezuela shared empowering Word of Life. Everyone loved on me in that special 'welcome home' 'we've missed you' way & my anthem was the second song during worship. The Caring Place is my home church but this summer has brought all kinds of blessings & challenges that have not allowed me to go home. I call my church 'home' because that is what it truly is to me; my sanctuary.
Today should have been black & white styled but my mind was screaming for color, something bold & beautiful to express the joy in my heart as this day began. Grace made the provision for this diamond specked red+tan+black jumpsuit, & the whole look did a number on me because I felt beautiful. Indeed the joy on the inside was shinning through.
I decided to keep my accessories simple with some stud earrings, watch, & a bunch of mix-match gold bangles. The tan platform booties gave a nice finish for heel height. I decided to wrap my hair with a piece of net/mesh fabric because I did not want to bother with my hair.
I hope you've been blessed with some form of Sunday best on your side of the world like I have been today. I am so thankful for the great grace that has lovingly embraced me through the day. Enjoy!
Outfit deets: Catherine Malandrino + Sergio Rossi booties are maxxinista fab find from TJ Maxx (also available on sale here, here, or here) //Rebecca Minkoff mini flirty bag // Movado watch // Bangles are gifts
Stylenspiration: "GRACE - makes the BIG DIFFERENCE."
Y.S
Saturday, July 27, 2013
Stylenspire: somewhat nautical
When I looked at myself in the mirror this morning 'ahoy' sprang to mind. I know it is something with my stripped top & sailor bottoms that made me think nautical, but adding the jewelry & shoes puts me on land than at sea. Now I find myself with an itch to go dip my feet in some kind of water. Sigh* I wish there was sea/ocean water nearby.
My jewelry & shoes are the pieces that set today's outfit apart for me. I love, love the shoes I'm wearing & my statement necklace is a vintage piece I found at a consignment store.
It was fun taking these pictures with Victoria today. I just love her heart!
Enjoy the 'Extra~Extra' below & don't forget to leave a comment to let me know what you think. ❌⭕❌⭕❗
iheartshoes!!!
*Extra~ Extra*
Outfit details: Top by Kenar + high waisted sailor pants by Marc by Marc Jacobs from TJ Maxx // Shoes by Sam Edelman now on sale here Amazon shoes // Handbag is a Rebecca Minkoff // Fendi Sunglasses find similar here // Movado Bold Series watch // Vintage Pearl+Onyx+Marcasite necklace fab consignment find // Juicy Couture heart-shaped stud earrings + Silver stones & chain links cuff + Swarovski Crystals rings & bracelets all fab maxxinista finds from TJ Maxx // Smile (Yemisi's own)
Stylenspiration: "Express yourself!"
Y.S
Photo credit: joyfully by V. Dodge
Saturday, July 20, 2013
Stylenspire: smile art
Blessings are nearer than we sometimes think, richly present in all our moments. The more you are aware of the possibility of a blessing that may be coming around the corner just for you, the more free you are to enjoy the moment.
Each smile in the pictures below was borne from the gentle nudging of my friend Victoria who took these pictures. She is my blessing that came around the corner, & selflessly enhanced my style with the beauty of her gift.
Enjoy!
Outfit details: Marc by Marc Jacobs silk flower print top from TJ Maxx // Levi Strauss flowered white jeans also a TJ Maxx find // Rebecca Minkoff mini flirty bag // Gold Diane Von Furstenberg flats are old, find similar here // Red Zara Hiver Automne shoe is an old TJ Maxx find
Stylenspiration: Floral power style art attracts. Gold flats were paired with outfit for a busy day, & the red heels worked the outfit for an evening out with friends.
Y.S
Photo Credit: joyfully by V. Dodge
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