Stylenspire: pops of color - loads of charm

World Wide Wonders, 

I know its been ages and I apologize for being amiss. 

A lot has been going on, like I predicted last Spring, and it has been a wonderfully challenging journey. It turns out that I've been having an affair. 

Yup! 

You read it right.

Now it's full blown into a romance that was ordained. 

Truth is I cheated on my fears; broke up with my doubts and married my dreams. 

Once I let go of the nothingness in doubts and fears, my attraction to my dreams started growing incredibly. Not to over romanticize this, but I fell in love with my dreams all over again. Sharing my daily style chronicles on this blog led me back to my love of designing women's fashion. I used to push back designing into the 'some day-one day' slot, until I got to the cross-roads of 'now or never'. 

I chose now in the Spring of 2014 and exactly a year later this Spring of 2015, life has been a victorious journey of pain, passion and praise. 

In the months that have followed since I last blogged, Stylenspire has branded into a full handmade clothing line for women, including the launch of the online shop on Etsy.

Just this past season, I have been able to showcase my debut collection at the RAW-Natural Born Artists GRANDEUR event, the MIDWEST FASHION WEEK opening ceremony of EMERGING ARTISTS, and the POSH FASHION SHOW.

There's so much more to share, so stay tuned and come alongside with me on this Stylenspiration journey!

 

Outfit deets: 

African Ankara Print EMMA MIDI SKIRT - by Stylenspire

African Ankara Mixed Print UNO BLOUSE - by Stylenspire

Cuffed Jeans - William Rast

Cuff Bracelet - Juicy Couture (old)

Ring - My Cousin's (old)

T-Strap Open Toe Pumps - Sam Edelman (old)

Stylenspiration: "She believed she could, so she did." anon

Stylenspiration: burgundy grid

Its the eve of the American ThanksGiving celebration, and this officially jump starts the holidays. Through the years, I have noticed that ThanksGiving truly allows people to pause, take stock of their lives and find reason to be thankful, even with little.
Then comes the countdown of days filled with merry making up until Christmas. In my opinion, we live in a time where people do not necessarily acknowledge the reason for Christ's Birthday celebration. Many choose the myth of Santa's globe-trotting-gift-giving excursions with his reindeers, over the truth of a Baby born in a manger for our salvation.
And just when we have survived this merry-moolah, the last few days of the year leads to the birth of a new one filling everyone with the promises of what a New Year holds.
WOW!
I am thankful that today is simply today, and all I have to do is live it, rejoice in it, and be glad. So I went with a laid back look for my pre-holiday eve. The contrasting mix of patterns from my grid-sweater+floral-printed washed denim+striking red scarf+trendy leather sleeve denim jacket, gave my style an enjoyable casual-chic feel. Just what my style story wanted for the day.


Considering the holidays, I pray that we will each celebrate Thanks and Giving through all our days.
Thanks - for the many blessings in all of our lives, no matter how big or small.
Giving - for the wisdom and understanding to know that we are each blessed to be blessing.
"In all you do, whether in word(thanks) or deed(giving), do it all in the Name of the Lord Jesus Christ, giving thanks to God the Father through Him." COLOSSIANS 3:17
HAPPY THANKS & GIVING FRIENDS!

 

 

Outfit deets: W118 by WALTER BAKER Sabrina Sweater (grey+ivory option) // Denim & Supply Skinny Floral Print Jeans (fabfind / like it / love it) + Olive & Oak Pleather Sleeve Denim Jacket (buy here / similar here) + Sam Edelman Renzo Ankle Boots (oldie goodie) + Michael Kors Knit Three-Button Scarf (oldie goodie) + Swarovski Crystals rings + Prada Sunnies. All fab finds from my local TJ Maxx

Stylenspiration: "Style can also tell a story of a grateful heart and a life well lived." Y.S

Stylenspire: the skinny

My business-casual work dress code was recently upped to business-formal with no 'denim Fridays'. 

Was I bummed or what? 

A major part of my denim collection lived for those Fridays that I no longer can enjoy on work days, so on 'non-office' Fridays like this, I gladly pull on a much loved denim to strut in. The tank I am wearing is made of a mesh-like fabric and I have it in three colors. They were $6.99 a piece from TJ Maxx and the quality/fit of it is one that will go the mile with me on my style journey. I added the blazer to keep the look from being too casual and the stud pumps gave an overall edge. Much kudos to whoever invented blazers because I tell you, the are a major 'amp and oomph' for any kind of fashion you wish to style.

“My heart rejoices in the Lord; in the Lord my horn is lifted high. My mouth speaks in thankfulness, for I delight myself in Christ's mercies."

1SAMUEL 2:1

Happy Friday! 

Outfit deets: Express mesh tank top + Theory Viviette blazer (love this color) + Rock & Republic skinny jeans (fab find / white option) are each fab finds from TJ Maxx // Sam Edelman S-Roza suede stud pumps (similar here / gold studs) was fab found from Marshall's // Necklace (gift from sister) from Nordstrom Rack

Stylenspiration: 'Casual Chic'

Y.S

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*

 👀 it's cookie mustache 😋

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