Details, Please...

Hello my loves.

I hope everyone is having a very happy Thursday. I'm ecstatic that tomorrow is Friday and I will getting a 2-day break away from this weekly madness.

As I was going through my outfit pics, I decided that I wanted to do something a bit different.

Even though my girlfriends wouldn't say so, I like to consider myself a somewhat simplistic fashionista. When shopping I like to look for 'classic' pieces that can be easily remixed and transitioned. With that being said I like to choose accessories that are bold, colorful, and sometimes gaudy. I have an eye for details so even the slightest coloring in a button gets me excited.

Details can make or break any outfit. Everyone probably has a classic pair of red pumps in their closet, right? Add some clip-on studded bows and they take an average outfit over the top! 

Patterns tights and or stockings add spice to an otherwise normal ensemble.

Elbow patches make me feel like I'm in charge. I have a crazy fetish for menswear!

And statement necklaces...well they speak for themselves!

Add a pattern to classic items like Vans and Blazers-and I die!!

Unexpected zippers also make me swoon.

What kind of details do you like to add to your 'fits to give them that extra umph?

Do share...

Thanks for reading!

XOXOXOXO

Headlights Blaring...

Good Monday loves...

I hope all of you had a great weekend.

I spent some time catching up with a few of my girlfriends...and lemme tell you...it was very much needed.

Often we get so caught up in the hustle and bustle of life that we forget the little things-like spending time with your closest friends.

Since it was St. Patrick's Day and really gorgeous outside, I tried to find something fitting for the occasion.

Skinnies-Platos

I rocked this sheer bow-tie blouse without a camisole because I figured the weather was nice enough! I was wrong...I was fighting off chills left and right, hoping that no one could see that my 'headlights' were blaring!!

Blouse-Platos

 By now I'm sure that you have realized that I hate matchy, matchy outfits! So I coupled this 'fit with a red clutch and bronze-esque Jessica Simpson pumps.

Clutch-Platos/Watch-gifted/Ring-NY&Co



Pumps-Thrifted (Jessica Simpson)

Do you like to incorporate different colors into your outfits or are you pretty much 'by the books' when it comes to matching?

Thanks so much for reading...

XOXOXO

  

 

Friday Favorites...Vol #9

Hello loves...

Man, I am SOOOO GLAD that it's Friday. All week I've been daydreaming about being able to sleep in. I need to take a vacation-ASAP-because my nerves are wearing thin. Have you ever had those weeks where you just couldn't seem to catch up? Yeah, that's what kind of week I've had. And I'm sick of it already.

Nevertheless, there were some things that made me smile....

1. $10 Dinner Box from Pizza Hut-this is the absolute BEST idea they could have ever created. 2. Moscato and Kevin Hart-what can top that! 3. My thrifted wine rack-purchased it for $1.48 and I plan to paint it with... 4. Spray paint and primer- purchased from Taylor's Do It Yourself (or whatever it's called) for $1.86 (after $10 off coupon). 5. I'm a total magazine junkie-I'm gonna try and catch up on reading them this weekend. 6. Ready-made Frappacino-um YES!! 7. More pizza-I purchased 10 of these pizzas from Farm Fresh for $6.25-I received 25 Box Tops to donate to my school and all 10 of the boxes contained codes for FREE Redbox rentals-WINNING!!! 8. The green outfit that didn't make it-I actually hated it (I guess that wouldn't be considered a favorite then, huh) and I will be donating this Ellen Tracy cardigan to a good home sooner than later.

What were some of your favorite things this week?

Do share...

EBEW: Jolly Green...

Hello Lovelies.

I hope that each of you are having a more than amazing Tuesday. And I hope your weekend was even better. 

I was able to score some sweet deals on a few household items so that always makes for a good weekend. I will be sharing those things in a later post. 

Now...on to the realness.

I've been wearing green all weekend trying to find just the right 'fit to wear for this month's edition of Everybody Everywear. And this is what I came up with. 

A jolly mix of green and blue. 

I'm not to thrilled with how grainy the pics are...

Skinnies-F21/Shirt and Cardi-NY & Co.

Boots-Platos

Nor am I too thrilled with the flyaway piece of hair that kept creeping out...

 

You may see how Everybody,Everywear else is rocking their green by visiting here. 

Thanks so much for reading!!

Rock On With Your Red Pumps...

Hello Loves. Happy Friday to you all!!

Today I am participating in the 'Rock the Red Pump' campaign along with thousands of other blogs in order to raise awareness about HIV/AIDS in our country. The campaign is in its 4th year running and I must say that it feels awesome to be able to participate and contribute to such a great cause.

In recognition of National Women and Girls HIV/AIDS Awareness Day (NWGHAAD), which is March 10th, the campaign’s goal is to generate conversation in the blogosphere about the issue of HIV/AIDS and how it affects women.

It's not always about giving money; sometimes the only thing that's needed is your time.

Chambray/Cardigan-NY & Co

"There are many reasons why it’s important for women to know the facts when it comes to HIV. Biologically, we’re more susceptible to infection during sex. We’re also more likely to get infected through heterosexual sex."

Here are some astounding facts about HIV/AIDS:

• There are approximately 1.1 million people living with HIV/AIDS in the U.S. & almost 280,000 are women
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• In 2006, there were 15,000 new HIV infections and 9,801 AIDS cases diagnosed among women
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• HIV/AIDS is the 5th leading cause of death in women in the United States, ages 25-44
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• The largest number of HIV/AIDS diagnoses during recent years was for women aged 15–39
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• New York has the highest number of women living with AIDS – 22,532
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• Seven of the 10 states with the highest case rates among women are in the South
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• The rate of women in D.C. infected with HIV/AIDS is nearly 12 times the national average
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These statistics were from The Center for Disease Control’s website and the Kaiser Family Foundation’s Fact Sheets (which cited the CDC). You can get more information about the effect of the epidemic from these sites.

Skinnies-Ross

One of the first steps in the fight against HIV/AIDS is education and awareness.

HIV (Human Immunodeficiency Virus) is a virus and AIDS (Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome) is a medical condition caused by the virus after someone’s been infected for awhile. HIV is the virus that we know causes AIDS. It enters the body and infects immune system cells, as well as other cells in the body — causing more copies of the virus to be produced. A person who has been infected with HIV is HIV-positive, but does not necessarily have AIDS.

 

There are many myths about how HIV is spread. You can’t acquire HIV by drinking from a water fountain, sitting on a toilet seat, hugging or touching an HIV-infected person, or by eating off plates and utensils. However, here are some ways HIV can be transmitted:

• By way of bodily fluids (blood, semen, and vaginal secretions) during sexual contact. Saliva is not considered a transmission route for HIV.
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• By sharing needles to inject drugs. Infected blood can be exchanged between the parties who are using the same needle and syringe.
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• Through the transfusion of infected blood or blood products
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• HIV-infected woman can pass HIV to their babies during pregnancy, during delivery, or while breast-feeding

You may learn more about HIV/AIDS by visiting the following sites:

U.S. Department of Health and Human Services AIDS Homepage
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Henry J. Kaiser Family Foundation
Greater Than AIDS
MTV’s Get Yourself Tested
Black AIDS Institute
National Minority AIDS Council
Living Quilt
The Body
Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
National Association of People with AIDS

Pumps-F21/Bows-Target

I hope that this information was as insightful for you as it was for me. Even if you don't have a blog, rock on with your red pumps today. You may snap a photo in your favorite pair of red shoes and share them with the wonderful creators of the Red Pump Project via their Facebook page, Twitter, and/or Tumblr.

Thank You so much for reading.



Friday Favorites...Vol #8 (On Thursday)

 Happy Thursday my loves...

I'm bringing my Friday Favorites to you early because I want to rock out with the world tomorrow in support of the 'RockTheRedPump' project. It's a national campaign to raise awareness of HIV/AIDS in our country. I encourage you to support and rock your red pumps as well. It's sooo easy to join. Just visit this site and enter your info.  I participated last year and I found a ton of new blogs to stalk!!

Rock The Red Pump

These cookies....make...me...DIE!!! I love them fresh out of the freezer with a cold glass of milk! I only got this box by chance-I didn't even know it was 'cookie season' until I saw my co-worker with a box. I ranted and raved about how Thin Mints were my absolute FAVE and she gave me the whole box! There are some good people left in the world. YUM!!!

I love it when I open my mailbox to find FREE mags!!! I'm soooo behind in reading them. Maybe I need to stop ordering them...haha...NEVER!!!

I haven't shopped in a while (like 2 weeks) so when I saw this coupon that Old Navy posted on FB, I immediately hopped in my car and hightailed it there-straight to the clearance rack I went!!

Random photo shoots in the car!! Come on...I know I'm not the only one who does this.

One of my fave 'fits of the week-featuring these hunter green cords that I scored from Old Navy for 

50 cents last year!!! YES!!! I loves a sale!

What are some of your favorite moments of the week?

Do share...

Savin' Maven Monday: Revenge of the Nerd...

Good Monday lovelies. 

I hope you've all had an awesome weekend despite all of the horrible weather. 

Sorry I haven't posted in a while but I had to get through a very hectic week of midterms and progress reports. Just last week though I was contacted by GlassesUSA.com regarding a sponsored post. I thought , "Wow, they're right on time," because I'm currently in the process of searching for some new specs. 

Shopping for eyeglasses has always been a pet peeve of mine. As important as it is for me to maintain a regular schedule of eye exams, I often forget to make appointments. I find it really awkward that I dread going to get my eyes examined; because after all, my eyes ultimately guide my life. I should be bending over backwards to make those appointments, huh?

My alternative to that is to shop for glasses online. The convenience of being able to shop online plus the added affordability just makes it that much more worthwhile. I don't even have to leave my computer room to find a great pair of glasses. Like these: 

Coach Miranda 2014 Blue $138

these:

Kenneth Cole KC0115 $118

or even these swanky glasses:

Basic 3754 $89

The best part about shopping online at GlassesUSA for glasses frames is that they offer a 110% lowest price guarantee and a 100% satisfaction guarantee along with a generous refer-a-friend program. They have tons of beautiful frames to choose from and they even allow you to customize your search by style and color. If you're a little leary about purchasing frames online, you may also take advantage of their virtual mirror in order to 'try your glasses on' before you make your purchase. You can even give it a try right here!

I encourage you to stay up-to-date with all that they have to offer by liking them on Facebook or by following them on Twitter. If you should so happen to drop by and find something you like (I guarantee that you will find something you like), I want to offer you a 50% discount just for being a faithful reader of mine. By entering the code SPECIAL50 you are entitled to a discount worth 50% off of all orders over $80. You may also use the code BLOG10 to receive 10% off on any order less than $80.

Let me know what you find.

Thank You for reading.

XOXOXO