This wasn't the outfit that I originally wanted to wear today, but because I'm in my church's choir, sometimes we have to abide by a color code policy depending on the occasion. Since today is Easter (Resurrection) Sunday, the person in charge of the color code decided that we should wear cream and gold. I was a bit disappointed since I already had my cute Easter outfit picked out, but it is what it is (lol).
I found out about the color selection on Wednesday, but didn't really give any thought about it until Saturday night. While looking through my closet, I found a few cream pieces (mostly tops and blazers), but I didn't have any appropriate bottoms to compliment them that would fall into the color code; then all of a sudden it hit me that I had this cream dress. The great thing about it was that all I had to do was accessorize it with a few gold pieces and I was set.
(Don't mind the scars on my legs, they're proof of an active childhood :-) lol
So my hubby and I wanted to see Scream 4, when it came out last Friday, but we had so much to do this past weekend that it wasn't possible, so we decided to go yesterday and turn it into a date night. I am really into scary movies (hubby not so much lol), so it was very important to me that we see it as soon as possible before someone spoiled it for me (especially since we've seen the other 3 at least a few times each). FYI- The more sequals a movie has, the worse they become (imo) and Scream 4 was no exception.
Before heading to the movie theater, I needed to stop over at one of my favorite places (IKEA) to pick up a few things. I honestly cannot tell you how much I love this place (lol). There's been times when I would just go in there and hang out for a couple of hours. There is so much great organization tools in there at a very affordable price. I can't vouch for all of their items, but a lot of the things that they have are really good quality (especially for the price).
While there, we decided to do an ootd shoot for you divas (was planning on doing it around the movie theater, but the scenery at IKEA was so nice, I couldn't resist). Since we were going to IKEA and the movie theater, I decided I wanted to keep my outfit pretty casual, but just glam it up a little with a blazer and some platform heels since we were also going to our favorite Japanese restaurant for dinner.
Purple Skinny Jeans- Dollhouse
Blazer- Zara
Handbag- Zara (Buffalo Leather)
Scarf- H&M, Tank top- Forever 21
Shoes- Sam Edelman Novato
Here is a video of my OOTD in action; taking you to one of my favorite places lol.
I went a bit trendy with the colorful jeans, but toned it down and kept it chic with a classic blazer.
How do you take your jeans from casual to chic in an instant?
This weather is driving me crazy! One day it's warm, the next it's snowing or the morning is wet & freezing and by afternoon it's warm. I feel like the weather is a bit schizophrenic right now, but I guess that's to be expected with Spring, but I can't stand it! Thank goodness that I bought a trench coat just for unpredictable weather like this.
I knew that I was going to wear this skirt today, but wasn't really sure about anything else because of the weather. My church has been having a convention for the past 5 days and today was the grand finale; which we also tag Celebration Sunday (today is also Palm Sunday btw). I knew that I didn't want to dress casual, but I didn't want to over do it either.
The skirt actually has a matching top with lace sleeves and a silk bodice, but in my opinion worn together it would be perfect for a wedding or a cocktail party. I decided to tone it down just a little bit by pairing it with a more casual button down shirt, thus giving me a good balance between casual and formal (imo).
Don't mind the scars on my legs, they're proof of an active childhood... lol (...he is always trying to get into a photo, I think he believes that it's all about him lol)
I love the lace and French rope details on this skirt. It really gives it an artistic flare
Button Down Shirt- H&M
Trench Coat- ZARA
Clutch- Vintage Crocodile, Shoes- Christian Louboutin
Statement Necklace- TheGlamCloset
Here is a quick OOTD video showing my outfit in action. I know that you may not be able to see every detail, but I hope that you get a good feel for it....
I hope that all of you had a great weekend and will have an even greater week :-)
I'm not a big fan of leggins as outerwear on myself (only because I feel like my legs are too thin to pull it off), but recently I came across a pair of leggins that has me thinking otherwise. On my recent shopping trip to ZARA, I came across a pair of leggins that has one of my absolute favorite embellishments...SEQUINS!!! I was so excited. I grabbed the pair and headed into the dressing room; to my surprise the size that I normally wear couldn't even go past my thighs. I was like WTH is going on?! I looked around for a zipper on the side, back, front, nothing...I was thinking to myself how are people supposed to wear theses things? I asked the dressing room attendant to kindly see if she can help me get the next size up and she did. It fit perfectly (although pretty snug). FYI- if you are in the market for a pair of sequined leggins from ZARA, get the next size up.
Tonight my hubby and I have a few errands to run and places to stop by, including church (our church is having a convention this weekend). I wanted to dress a bit casual, but still chic since we were going to a few places. Adding the vest definitely tied everything together.
Long Blue Button Down Shirt- H&M
(Apollo on one side, his half eaten bagel on the other lol)
Tuxedo Vest- ZARA, Handbag- Coach
Sequin Leggins- ZARA
Statement Necklace- The Glam Closet
Shoes- Christian Louboutin Omnicron Pigalle
I hope you all are having a great weekend so far :-)
Quick question- What are your feelings on leggins as outerwear (especially now that it's getting warmer)?
I personally don't have an issue with it as long as we don't see any camel toe (lol). There are just some things that we all don't need to see (including every dimple in a woman's backside regardless of her size), but that's just my opinion. What yours?
I've recently been on a quest to add some punches of color into my wardrobe. I'm a New York city girl and we all love our black because it makes us look so chic, but spring is here and my closet is screaming out for color. On my recent shopping trip to Zara (haul video coming soon :-), I was pleasantly surprised to see color everywhere that I turned; from blazers to jeans to purses, it was everywhere. I almost became a bit overwhelmed, but I was determined to leave with something that wasn't black, gray, or brown.
As I walked through the store I saw this blazer and I knew that I had to have it. It wasn't any of the colors that I was trying to avoid and it wasn't too bright to scare me away. It also was a great color to wear all year 'round.
I've been waiting around for the weather to feel like spring before I started to dress like I was in spring, but I've gotten tired of waiting, so I decided that I'm going to make the first move (hopefully it will provoke the weather to warm up lol). I decided to build an outfit around my green blazer and wear it to church, then brunch with my hubby.
I love putting colors together that people don't always automatically think of like green, camel, & pink. They all compliment each other so why not? lol
Clutch- Asos
Blazer- Zara
Camel Dress Pants- Zara
Necklace- TheGlamCloset
Pink Tank Top (wife beater)- Forever21
Shoes- Aldo
Here is a video of my ootd (outfit of the day) in action...
I hope you all are having a fabulous day and will have a fabulous weak as well.
What colors do you like to put together that people don't automatically think "goes"?
So as you guys already know, my hubby and I decided to undertake the task of redecorating our bedroom since we already embarked on the journey of choosing my new closets. Living in New York, everyone knows that space is at a premium. We live in a standard two bedroom that included one very descent sized closet that my DH and I shared for almost 2 years. The reason that we decided on purchasing a new closet for me was because although our closet was a descent size, it really wasn't enough adequate space for us to properly share without butting heads. I like organization, while hubby is a bit more lax in that area (lol). He can fully function in a messy room, while I on the other hand, can't even have a clear thought when things aren't organized.
Our goal is to re-decorate every room in our apartment this year, starting with our bedroom. We decided to start with our bedroom because we really feel that since it's the first place you see when you wake up and the last place you see before you fall asleep, it really needs to be the most tranquil space in your place.
Please watch the video below to see the before and after of our bedroom makeover project. We are fully aware of how unorganized it was before (hence the reason for the makeover lol), so please don't judge us.
The space: Bedroom 12'5" by 11'1" (yes, NY apartments are a little small...lol)
Time lapse: 4 days total (closets- 2 days)
Budget: <$2k
Breakdown: Closets (including interior) $1200, Headboard $79, Large mirror $99, Shelf system over bed $69, Window treatment $70, Window Drapes $80, Lighting (over bed & closet lights) $75, Decorative Pillows $70, Misc. $60.
Still to come: Large potted Plant for window and a few other items.
Our design aesthetic is modern contemporary. We really appreciate clean lines and an open feel. We decided to keep the space airy by keeping our soft blue paint color on the walls and choosing the color white for our larger pieces in order to keep the feeling very open. Originally, we purchased closet doors, but then decided on returning them after we realized that we liked the closets a lot better without the doors. Without the doors, they really assisted in keeping the openness and the free flow that we wanted in the room. My hubby says he likes it because it gives the room a 'boutique like' feeling (lol).
We are really pleased with the way that our bedroom has turned out. We didn't have to change everything, just a few key pieces to achieve the feel that we wanted. We are really excited to take on the rest of our rooms with our design on a dime challenge; as we do, I will definitely keep you updated :-)
So since the year started, I decided that every item that I add to my wardrobe from now on really has to excite me in one way or another. I've never been a big shoenista, but lately I've really been appreciating shoes quite a bit more.
During my spring cleaning, I decided to get rid of or donate everything in my closet that I didn't absolutely love (things that's been hidden away, or didn't properly fit, or hasn't seen the light of day in over a year all had to go, including shoes). After cleaning out my wardrobe, I realized that a good portion of my clothing and shoes were gone, so I decided to rebuild it with quality and not quantity in mind.
I'm really starting to appreciate shoes now. When I say appreciate, I don't just mean high end shoes, but well made shoes as a whole (from low end to high end).
As I delve more into shoes, I will be posting it under the heading "Hello Lover"- Carrie Bradshaw.
My Three Little Piggies....
From left to right: Christian Louboutin Multi Glitter Pigalle 120, Black Patent 120, Omnicron 120
From left to right:
Omnicron- This little piggy likes to keep it chic
Black Patent- This little piggy is all class, all the time
Multi Glitter- This little piggy loves the night life
