Orange Skittle

Hey Loves! I have been missing in action for a long time. Three months to be exact. I just didn't feel like blogging and wanted to focus on other things in my life, but I am back! It is fall and we are still having summer weather, so these are recent summer photos that I never posted. 

There is nothing like a burst of color and this vibrant orange dress makes me feel like a skittle:-)  This shirt dress has been getting heavy rotation in my closet because it is to easy to style and wear different ways. I have worn it paired with nude shoes and accessories and I recently wore this with a pair of vibrant multicolored strappy sandals. This can easily be winterized by pairing with boots and a scarf.

Dress: H&M, Clutch: Target, Sandals: JC Penney old)

I think gold always looks great against orange, but I decided to pair with silver and pewter accessories

Have an amazing day!

Cayenne Pepper

Hey Loves! I hope life has been treating you well. I have been busy and focused on other things, so I have not posted as often. Summer has officially started for my son, so I have lots of fun activities to look forward to with him. The weather lately has been strange strange strange with many days gray and dark and then sunshine late in the day. Sunny days always put me in a better mood and there are plenty of those coming and a big heat wave. I love clear blue skies and sunshine, but not extreme heat, so I am not looking forward to the heatwave. Although I am not looking forward to the scorching days ahead, they do give me an excuse to go the beach:-)

My outfit today is simple and classic with a white button down shirt, jeans and a bold color POP from my red shoes. In a previous post I mentioned the color red being like Cayenne Pepper  and these shoes make me think of Cayenne Pepper because you only need a hint of it and fires up everything it touches, just like the color red. Do you agree?

White Shirt: DKNY, Jeans: Gap, Purse: Roberta M, Shoes: Gigi Soho, Bracelet: Indian Boutique, Necklace: Mimi Boutique

Beautiful and unusual pieces of jewelry always catch my eye. I saw this bracelet at an Indian Boutique several years ago and it stood out, so I grabbed it

This pretty necklace was gifted to me by one of my sponsors and it is truly a statement piece that can be dressed up or down

There is just something sassy about a pair of red heels

Every woman has elements that make her style hers and hers alone. There are always little details that make up a woman's signature style that no one else can duplicate because her style is the essence of her authentic self

I love a great handbag. I have always seen my mother, my aunts and both of my grandmothers carry beautiful handbags, so I have always had an appreciation for them and for beautiful accessories. I love the color of this cognac, butterscotchy bag because it goes with just about everything in my wardrobe.

Have an amazing day!

Creme de Menthe

 Hey Loves! I hope you have had a great weekend. I haven't posted in a while, but it was necessary to step away. It has been a great time of rest for me. Mentally and Physically. I am a single mom, so downtime is not something I have a lot of, but I felt the need to take some extended time away from social media.  It was refreshing and a great digital detox because sometimes all of that can be just too much.

I am beginning to explore some of the activities I had been to busy to do before and rediscovering some things I have always been passionate about. The ensemble I am wearing is a monochromatic palette of taupe with a nice sprinkle of color from my mint green shoes. This outfit kind of makes me think of those Andes creme de menthe bars:-)

Top: Nordstrom, Sloan Slacks: Banana Republic, Bag: Coach, Shoes: (old)

I love mixing different shades of the same color

Most people associate me with lots of bold vibrant color, but I am a huge fan of neutral colors too because they are so versatile and look good with everything.

This look is very streamlined, so I thought this gold cuff and a statement ring were a great accent without taking away from the outfit

Do you like neutral colors and monochromatic looks?

Have an amazing day!

Painting the town Red

Hey Loves! It's  been quite a week. The passing of  our musical icon Prince came as  quite a shock to me.  I have always been a life long fan and had quite the collection of  Prince music. I have been enjoying my own private concert in the car on my daily commute and reminiscing about how much fun I had at those Prince concerts.

If you have ever seen Prince perform live in concert, you know what a great performer he was. I had some of his Miles Davis collaborations way before anyone even knew they recorded together and thanks to entertainment industry connections, I was enjoying these back when I was an undergrad in college and it looks like now a lot of those hidden gems are being released online.

On another note, Mothers day is right around the corner and I am looking forward to mothers day because it is always nice to be celebrated and I always look forward to spending it with my son and my mom. I have an awesome surprise for her this year.

I love this time of year with the great weather and sunshine, but it has been a little windy lately, which gave me a great excuse to wear this super cute red trench coat that a close friend of mine gave me. I wore it out and had a great time painting the town red:-)

Red Trench: London Fog, White T-Shirt: H&M, Jeans: Old Navy

 Leopard Pumps: BCBG Paris, Clutch: Target

Sometimes you can find great stuff at Target. I have had this cute little clutch for quite some time, but it found its way into my basket when I was shopping for household supplies. Do you ever go to Target for household stuff and come out with a fashion item? LOL

Red is such a vibrant and stunning color, it is like cayenne pepper to an outfit

 I seriously have a thing for trench coats and dusters and have quite the collection and am thrilled to now have this beautiful red coat

Taking a moment to relax is crucial when you are always busy

 I always enjoy those moments I can kick my feet up

 There is something sassy about red

 

Have an amazing day!

Blush

Blush is such a soft subtle color. I have paired this light feminine dress with the modern edge of a motorcycle jacket and booties. Perfect for those breezy spring days when you need something light to wear over your dress.

The shade of this dress is a cross between nude and blush

Motorcycle jacket: Private Boutique, Dress: H&M, Bag: Fashion District, Booties: Diba

5'10 and all legs

Have an amazing day!