North on South Street

Hey Loves! Spring is upon us. It's a new season. With new seasons come growth and with growth comes change. If something isn't growing, it's dying. Growth is not always an easy thing, but it is always the best thing. The final destination in our journeys are very rarely a straight path. 

 

There are unexpected curves, peaks and valley's and time in the desert. Sometimes the journey takes us in strange directions and no map can guide you because there are some places we arrive at only by the grace of God. The lesson is usually in the journey and what you learn along the way. Experience is a great teacher, especially when you are a willing student.

 

Red Blazer: Metrostyle, Taupe Bag: See by Chloe, Booties: Urban Original, Taupe Pants: Private Boutique

Enjoy the journey

The Substance of Faith

Hey Loves! Its been a hectic week so far. I hope you enjoyed the Kale Taco recipe from last week. It has been such a busy time and so many great and unexpected opportunities have been presenting themselves to me. It made me ponder the concept of being prepared when an opportunity comes. I have come to the realization that the best protocol is not to get ready, but to STAY READY.

 You never know when all the seeds you planted will begin to grow. Sometimes a seed can lie dormant for a very long time and then there is a SUDDENLY moment. 

Speaking of things lying dormant, many of you follow me on my other social media platforms and were following my Food Fashion and Flow Facebook page and then I became so focused on my other social media platforms that I neglected the page and before I knew it three years had gone by without one single Facebook page update and then I decided this year to start posting on the page again. When I went there to update, I was astounded at the number of messages from people hungry to see content on the page. Please take a moment to like my page here and then you will be able to see inspirational content every day. 

When you plant a seed, you have to water it and make sure it gets some sunlight and then you trust and believe that what you are watering will grow even though you can't see what is happening under the soil. That's what faith looks like. It is trusting what you can't see.

The word of God says: "Now Faith is the substance of things hoped for, the evidence of things not seen" - Hebrews 11:1

When life doesn't make sense. Look up and rejoice because the answers come from above. In life sometimes our faith is all we have and we have to hold onto it even if those around you don't understand.

The weather recently has been chilly, but it gives me an excuse to wear my fur jacket. I am wearing a palette neutral colors and neutral colors always look perfect.

Fur Jacket: F-21, Purse: Ivanka Trump, Dress, F-21, Boots: Diba

Unkempt messy hair and don't care. Life gets messy too, but even through messy people and circumstances. Keep the faith

Always remember that a faith walk is never easy

Keep smiling through it all and have a great day!

Neutral and Black

Happy Wednesday! Just a quick post. Busy Busy Busy, but the best kind of busy:-)  Looking forward to a few fun events this weekend. Hope your week is off to a good start. Most people associate bold color and animal print as a part of my signature look, which is definitely true, but I also love neutral colors because they blend so seamlessly with everything and are timeless.

Today I am wearing a simple ensemble of taupe and black and I love this strappy cage heels. I used to have a white pair many years ago and they were one of my favorite shoes to wear in the spring and summer.

Taupe Blouse: Nordstrom, Pants: Michael Kors, Shoes: BCBG Paris, Bag: Tuscany Leather

Photography: Stacey Gutierrez

These black pants are becoming my favorite go to pants because they are so comfortable and I wear them often. These heels and bag are one of my favorite parts of this outfit.

Enjoy the week!

Easy Breezy

 Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. the past couple of weeks have been a blur. So busy, but managing to have a lot of fun too. My son turned 7 on March 30th and we had a blast by having a party with all of his friends. He was so excited! I just realized that it has been a week since I did a blog post and I have some great recipes to share. 

Lately, I have been spoiled by some of my friends treating me to some great dining experiences, so I have not been cooking quite as often as I usually do, but I am  back to whipping up delectable delights in the kitchen.  On another note, I am really enjoying the nice spring weather:-) I have been loving the way neutral colors look even though bold color has always been a part of my signature look.

white shirt: old navy, Taupe Bag: c/o Mimi Boutique, Taupe pants: Specialty Boutique, Taupe Booties: Urban Original, Bracelet: Heavenly Couture, Necklace: c/o Mimi Boutique

This beautiful necklace is one of the many gorgeous necklaces at Mimi Boutique

This gorgeous taupe bag from Mimi Boutique is the perfect color because it goes with absolutely everything! Be sure to check out the online boutique. Lots of great stuff!

So how do you like neutral colors?

Have a great week!

Burnt Orange

 Happy Monday! I hope you had a great weekend. A lot of wonderful things happening for me that I am really excited about. You still have a little time to enter the giveaway if you haven't already. Click here for details on how to enter to win an animal print clutch filled with goodies and a coupon for $25.00 off of the statement necklace of your choice from Mimi Boutique.

The weather in my neck of the woods has been a little cooler than usual and what I love about colder weather is wearing layers.. Layering is such a great way to change the look of an outfit.

I am spring ready with some bold vibrant colors. My taupe tee is layered with an orange shift dress and accented with a colorful scarf. The layers add some color, texture and just enough warmth to be comfortable without getting overheated.

Are you a fan of layering?

Dress: H&M, Taupe T-shirt: f-21, Handbag: Marc New York, Scarf: LA Fashion District, Boots: Specialty Boutique

I love the pockets on this dress:-)

Have an amazing day!

Mint to Be

Happy Wednesday! How is your week going? I am in need of energy. I have been so tired this week and it could be from the major purging of my closet over the weekend. I usually give clothes away a few times a year, but I felt the need to streamline my closet and get rid of anything that did not make me feel fabulous when I wore it, so as a result of my closet purging, some lucky person will receive a big bag full of cute clothes and accessories:-)

How often do you organize your closet? Do you find that your style is always evolving? Today I am wearing mint and tan and this is a combo that I love to wear. The colors really seem to balance each other out and the tan is a great canvas for the mint green to really stand out. I paired a classic blazer with a flowy top and fitted pants for a look that is simple, classic and stylish. My vintage blazer is from Bergdorf Goodman, courtesy of my aunt in New York who has always shopped like it was a form of exercise:-)

I love this handbag because it is such a stunning color and big enough to fit all of the essentials including those items moms have to carry in their purses for the little ones.

 

 Leopard is always the perfect accent

Blazer: Bergdorf Goodman (old), Top: Zara, Cuff: F-21, Purse: Specialty shop: Shoes: Target

Do you carry big purses?

I love the asymmetrical cut of this top and it is light enough to wear on its own in warm months or layered in colder weather. I find some of the most unique pieces at Zara. Are you a fan of Zara? It is one of my favorite places to shop

Have a great day!

Mint and Taupe

Hi Loves, How was your weekend? I apologize for my lack of  posts. To say I have been busy is an. understatement.  Do you ever feel like there are not enough hours in the day to accomplish all you need  to do? I have learned that worrying does not make things better and stress is even worse. Sometimes you have to find peace in knowing that things work out in the end no matter how crazy it may look. Have you ever thought someone was one way and then they showed you who they really were and you didn't want to believe it? How do you deal with unexpected circumstances?

I still have some great posts coming up, but I have a few mountains to climb. Today I am wearing a color combo that I love. Although mint green is often associated with spring and summer, it is a color I love to wear throughout the year. Taupe and mint is a beautiful color pairing that I never tire of. Do you like this color combo? What colors do you like to wear with mint green?

Vest: F-21, T-Shirt: H&M, Jeans: Old Navy, Handbag, Fashion District Bootiies: Urban OG

Mint Green always makes me think of ice cream:-)

So often we trade comfort for shoes that hurt our feet. These booties are so comfy that they actually have the same feeling as wearing flats. Cute and comfortable

I am so in love with this bag that I can't see myself packing it away until spring or summer.  I plan to wear this through fall too.

 

I can't believe summer is gone. I am actually happy to be moving into cooler weather and saying goodbye to those heat waves

Have a wonderful day!