Taking you back to Thursday...

I didn't get a chance to do my post last Thursday....So here it is. I didn't take it "Lisa Raye" with all white. I can't pull it off like she does.  And I wanted to bring out some of those vibrant colors in the shirt. I chose purple!

I have to give major shout-outs to my photography and son...Kam! He does a fab job...and all always thanks to my followers for following and leaving comments.

What I am wearing...

~ Sleeveless Floral Print shirt

~White Straight Leg Denims

~White Cotton Blazer 

(from Macy's many many years ago)

~Purple Steve Madden Suede Heels

~Multi-Colored faux snake skin belt

(found at Ross, a very long time ago...this was its first wear)

~Earrings Downtown LA

EffortLESS Wednesday!!!!

Uh...yea...a little known fact about me is that I love to mix-match...not sure if I mentioned this before. But I am a mix-match-on-purpose-kind-of-girl. I really don't know the reason why...BUT I think it may have something to do with my will to do what everyone else isn't, my rebel-ness, my "OH you think I wouldn't" kind of attitude. I want to be different. I AM different. I subscribe to tons of magazines purely for entertainment (to be honest most of the time I don't have the time to read the mags and some of them end up going in the holders for my guest and end up never being read by me). However, my fave mag that I always make time for is .:drum roll pls:. People Style Watch.....Oh, I so love this mag....there are such cute clothes with REAL prices...seriously! Some things I take in but I am usually not big on trend following. I wear what I want when I want. See for yourself. Today's outfit was a mixture of patterns, textures, and colors. I liked it. It was me.

It's extremely funny when I go out shopping with the gals and I may put some outfit together and ask whomever their opinion on it. I usually get a "Yea, that's something you would wear." HA! That's exactly what I wanted to hear. "You know my style, aye?" LOL. I love it!

My daughter...she's wearing...

Hello Kitty Cropped Jacket

Button-down in back shirt

H&M denim legging

Chuck Taylor's in Leopard print (Nordstrom)

I actually have these boyfriend jeans in 2 sizes...I am wearing the smaller pair.

I was so sloppy with the look....i left one corner of the shirt hanging out to achieve this effect.... lol

What I am Wearing...

Tropical Print Sheer Button-Down set in Black 

(I love the drawstring detail under the bust area)

Patchwork Boyfriend Denims

Double Breasted Blazer with the cutest detailed button 

(sorry no pic posted)

Cheap shoes purchased downtown....

(I must admit I rarely wear cheap shoes...not that I think I am too good for them or anything...but they just feel.....uh...CHEAP. I prefer to shop at discounted stores i.e. Ross, DSW, Marshalls; over buying cheap synthetic man made material shoes....sorry hard working men) LOL

Gold Crown Belt

 (seen here on Adam Lambert during his American Idol days)

Some Red Earrings

Beaded Necklace

Accessory-LESS

I just noticed as I were editing my photos that I had on not 1 single accessory. Not even my anklets that I have been faithfully wearing for the past few weeks. I woke up super late this morning and I guess I was in such a rush i didn't even think of going over to my jewelry armoire (that doubles as my tv stand temporarily...hahaha...therefore there are rings and earrings and all my charms at the top that I cannot get to...but when I do get to them I will feel like I have new jewels...ohh la la).

The armoire is a bit of a mess...Pls excuse me for that...LOL 

Back to the real reason I am doing this post....AS I WERE SAYING...

So no accessories today...and I threw this outfit on and didn't even think twice about it. Nothing special. However, I love the colors in the shirt. And the green reminded me of my fave green shoes. So I went into my shoe closet and quickly came to a halt. I told myself..."self, you just worked all weekend standing and sitting and breaking down stuff, and your feet will be so upset at you for even stepping into a 4" platform" so I grabbed my patent leather Target ballet flats. By the way...these were shoes purchased for Halloween (I rarely wear them). 

Looking at the photos, I don't think the outfit is that plain....but I would whether prefer to wear them with the green platforms. So I took my photos wearings the platforms. And you know what...my feet aren't that mad at me!

What do you guys (I mean gals) ;-) think..green platforms or black flats?

What I am Wearing...

~Butterfly Tunic

~Black Jegging

~Report Signature Strappy Platforms

~Xhilaration Patent Leather Flats

I'm an 80's BABY!!!!

Like Justin Timberlake bringing SEXY back, Fashion is bringing the 80's back! And I am loving it! Isn't it great to go out and purchase the very things we grew up wearing? I used to love my acid washed overall denim dress, metallic, crazy prints and patterns and my ruffled hair scrunchies. Or even my big hair that was really a result of my hair dresser not applying enough heat in the straightening phase. LOL. The hair back in those days...and the makeup! OMG! What about smiley faces? I so loved smiley faces! I had smiley face socks, pencils holders, purses & wallets, shirts, underwear, lol, and  jewelry. I surely must be rambling. LOL. But I just love the 80's. Well it's back and I love what others are doing with it.

click on photo for source

Check out this article on what people wore in the 80's. We all know. However, this is pretty fun to read.

The article mentioned jellys. I loved jelly's back then, and my daughter wears them today. It also mentions leg warmers. But I must admit I have been wearing leg warmers for the last 2 years in the winter. I will always adore leg warmers!

For 80's inspiration I always turn to my fave 80's movies...

Purple Rain

Pretty In Pink

Breakfast Club

to name just a few...Do you guys know anymore to add to the list?

One thing I can be positive that won't make it back into my wardrobe today is that awful noisy SHELL SUIT!

source

Tell me what were you guys fave 80's item and what are you wearing these days that is inspired from the 80's?

Check this link out as well!

To be continued.......(throwback pics of my 80's fashion)

ABSENCE MAKE THE HEART GROW FONDER

Hey Followers!!!!

I am truly sorry for the lack of posting this past week. I am at an conference and have been busy prior to my arrival here. Anyhow, everything has been great and I am enjoying my work outside the office environment! And I really wish I had time to take at least one photo of my outfit yesterday. I had gotten so many compliments, and the Co-founder and head designer even stopped to tell me how much she loved the way I was wearing my skirt as a dress, hehe! I was ecstatic!!! I will be doing a posting tomorrow morning, so stay tuned! Now that I said that I have to stick to my word. LOL. Luv you guys!

EffortLESS Wednesday!!!!

Howdy!!!!

This morning was such a breeze for me...It's nothing more classic, simple and chic than a white button down and some denims. I love my look today. I have two kids to get ready in the morning and I am always running behind, therefore I am always pulling things out my closet that would give me the cutest look in the smallest amount of time. I am definitely not one that has time to try on outfits. I simply visualize and go for the kill....LOL! That's exactly what I did today! Besides, the weather here in L.A. has been really iffy. We had an earthquake today as well...it tickled me so much seeing my coworker Kara run around the office trying to find the safest spot... LOL! She's from Chicago so she's not quite used to them.

I am no photographer but I played around with iPhoto and edited the above picture and it looks sort of....shall I say..... flawless...its definitely hiding all flaws

What I am Wearing...

~ White Ruched Button Down Shirt...gift

~ True Religion Ripped Denims

~ Stripped Belt

~ Matisse Sandals

~ Matisse "Throw it all in Here" Leather Bag

~ Kukuly's Earrings

~ Glass Bangles

~ Payless Military Green Cap

Happy EffortLESS Wednesday!!!

The Day After

Geesh! It seems as tho every time I sit down with my laptop and decide to do a post I get writers' block. What's up with that, huh?!?! Why is it? Maybe I am still a bit nervous about writing publicly. Anyone has any suggestions to getting over this umm...shall we call it blog-blockage. Most times I have to continue telling myself "just do it, dive right in and get on with it already!"LOL. So that's exactly where I am.

Yesterday was the 4th of July and I really wish I had some awesome outfit to reveal to you guys. But I don't. Truth is, after looking at the pictures later that evening I thought my look looked like something that belonged in some old men bikers mag. And that I should be on the back of someones hog, introducing him as my "old man." SERIOUSLY!!! At least I could say we had some fun! And I absolutely enjoyed my day. I did get a compliment....but I don't think it was deserved....see for yourself....

what did i tell ya! biker chick gone wrong! we had a great time doing our Karaoke thang tho....

So on to the next day!

Check out my look for today... I call it WALK THE TALK (that's actually the name of the shoes wore here)

  

 

I love my stocking! 

What I am Wearing...

~ Floral Print Dress (purchased in New York)

~ Lace Stocking

~ Naughty Monkey Heels

~ Brown Skinny Belt 

~ Jewelry...all Miscellaneous  

Hope you guys had a great 4th of July! 

4th of July threads...

4th of July Outfit by vjdesarden featuring Dsquared2 shoes

Links a la Mode:Oh, Brave New World

Links à la Mode : The IFB Weekly Roundup, July 1

Oh, Brave New World…

Edited by: Ashe Mischief of Dramatis Personae
That has such bloggers in it! From a ballsy and confident “I Like Being Fat” at Return to Sender to Awakened Aesthetics post on greenwashing & buying American to Cake Not Coke’s expose on Venus Williams’ controversial courtside fashion, fashion bloggers are brave and bold. Just the way I like them.

Links à la Mode: July 1

• Awakened Aesthetic: On Independence Day, we’re told to “buy American.” This eco girl is telling you to think twice.
• Bonne Vie discusses online auction sites; Are they frauds or a fair gamble?
• Cake Not Coke: Venus William’s Daring on the Court Fashions…
• Dedicated Follower of Fashion: Interview with Actor/Activist: Adrian Grenier & TV Producer: Peter Glatzer creators of SHIFT, and eco fashion media platform.
• Dramatis Personae: What’s so Dazzling about Shoe Dazzle?
• fête á fête: Atelier Cologne – new French luxe fragrance house.
• Grechen Blogs: do you read blogs about blogging? do you find the helpful? are the relevant to the fashion blogging community?
• haute.halifax: A review of several collections inspired by women of the G8 by local Nova Scotian designers
• (IT Hunter): ‘Alice Springs’ pseudonym used by June Newton, Helmut Newton’s wife, to sign her photos first international retrospective
• Miss Jones & Me: Boyfriend Booty
• Ode to Awe: After months of being unable to locate them online, Japan’s Transvestite brand is found
• Oranges & Apples: Is it worth buying more expensive nail polish?
• Pixie in Pumps: My take on jewelry storage, creative but not cluttered or tacky.
• Profresh Style: Daily Makeup Routine!
• Retro Chick: The meaning of Vintage
• Return to Sender: I Like Being Fat
• Speak Femme:While rummaging around in my grandmother’s sewing room, I found the most amazing guide to sewing and style, courtesy of Vogue.
• Sugar & Spice: To Friendship
• The Coveted: Pull up a chair, we’re flipping through Elle’s Music Issue
• The Curvy Fashionista: What do you do when your shoes do not fit? Opt for a custom pair with Jen+Kim Shoes!