3 Ways to Rock Chambray...

Let's face it...I LOVE CHAMBRAY! I would wear it every, single day of my life if I knew that people wouldn't look at me funny. Then again, who cares! 

Upon noticing that I wear it so often, I decided to do something different, something I haven't done in a while...compose a list!

Here are 3 of my favorite ways to rock my chambray.

1. Monochromatic Casual

I've always been afraid of denim on denim-well in this case, denim on chambray, but I went out on a limb and tried it. There's nothing too spectacular about this outfit-it's actually kinda plain and boring if you ask me. To keep the 'fit from being totally monotonous, I added my trusted grey cardi and a pop of red. The red heels are actually as plain as can be, however, to jazz them up, I added clip-on bows that I found on clearance for $1.48 at Target. 

2. Eclectic Funk

This 'fit feels more like me. It's bold, it's daring, and kinda makes you wanna stop and ask 'what the hell' I have on. Yeah, those are the looks that I like to go for. Despite the pictures, I had thee most trouble getting this 'fit to cooperate with me. The shirt kept coming untucked and it really just got on my nerve. Needless to say, I won't be combining these pieces again, though the green and chambray do work well together. 

3. Sporty Edge

  

This had to be the most comfortable 'fit out of the 3. I would definitely wear this again-it's versatile and I thought it was pretty sexy in an 'around the way girl' type of way. Great for showcasing your style without having to get all glammed up. Also great for walking the crazy streets of DC or any other city for that matter.

Which look is your favorite?

AND.....

How do you rock your chambray?

XOXOXO

My Dressy Ways...

Hello my loves. How are you all today?

I'm finally off of work for Spring Break so I figured this would be the perfect time to catch up on some things around the house! Yay...I finally get to mark some things off of my TO DO LIST! I will most definitely begin by cleaning my house because it looks like a tornado hit it and I'm not even exaggerating. 

Anywho, who went to church on Easter Sunday?

*raises hand* I DID!!!

And this is what I wore. 

I absolutely refused to go out at the last minute to find an Easter dress so I just shopped my closet. I'm not sure if this color would be considered 'pastel' but I love the classic look. I added big pearls and cinched a grey belt at the waist to bring out the colors a little more. 

Pearls-NY&Co.

Belt-NY&Co.

It still amazes me how some women are perfectly fine about attending church with club attire on. It gets under my skin actually. It's disrespectful and shows a lack of class. It's bad enough that most of them haven't come to church all year-but then to come looking like a $2 hoar...tsk, tsk...I just shake my head in disgust!

Dress-Thrifted

This dress has become one of my faves <---I think I say that about all of my clothes! But seriously, I love the color, the fit, and especially the fact that it was thrifted for 99 cents. Oh how I wish I could be a personal shopper for someone. I would make them soooo very happy. 

 

These grey paisleys from Target put the finishing touches on the 'fit. I had originally thought to wear white shoes but once I searched my closet high and low and couldn't find any, I settled for these. I was not expecting them to match at all, but they actually made the 'fit complete.What do you think?

Paisleys-Target

Thanks for reading.

XOXOXO

She Hates My Pants...

Happy Monday loves...

I hope you all had a great weekend. 

I spent my Saturday completing my monthly shopping trips and on Sunday I went to the grand opening of a swanky soulfood restaurant with one of my girlfriends. I found some really great shopping deals at Plato's and NY & Co. that I can't wait to share with you guys.

Here's my yummy plate of deliciousness-smothered pork chops with homemade mac & cheese and candied yams. I so wish that I had more pictures to share with you guys.

Dinner at Ndulge

Here's the fit I chose.

My mom hated my pants. She said that they made me look like I was suffering from a case of 'nassatall'. In other words the pants didn't do any justice for my a$$-AT ALL!

I told her that they were harem pants so they were supposed to fit a little baggy around the booty area. She then proceeded to look at me as if I were crazy! At that point I gave up on trying to explain to her because she just didn't seem to get it.

Harem Pants-Thrifted/Belt-F21

And I didn't realize until after the photos that I still had on my Palm Sunday leaves from church. *gasp*



Pumps-Thrifted



Chambray-NY&Co

 

These are two of my favorite pieces but all in all, this was one of those 'fits that totally looked better in my head. It just wouldn't cooperate with me no matter what I did.

Do you all ever experience that? Do you get rid of the pieces or try to pair them with other things in your closet?

Thanks a million times for reading!

Friday Favorites...Vol #10

TGIF!!!

Let me say it again because I'm not sure you all understand what a week it's been for me. Between term papers and exams, I'm about ready to pull all of my hair out!!

So...TGIF!!!


Between school and work I feel like there's not much time left for me to do simple things around my house-like laundry and dishes. Not to mention catching up on my ever growing collection of magazines or finishing the library book that I have now renewed a total of 4 times because I have yet to finish it.

Anyhow, here's my week in review...

  

 

 

1. My clearance doormat from Target-I love that it's so different. 2. My finished DIY wine rack-view the before picture on Friday Favorites...Vol #9. 3. Rebate for 2 FREE Redbox rentals-I love FREE! 4. My name in a 2nd grade Math workbook-my name is far from typical so I don't see it often. 5. My makeshift to-do list-there are way too many items to check off! 6. Term paper #1-a 1500 word book review was definitely not as easy as I thought it would be. 7. Homemade Bacon, Egg, and Cheese-YUM! 8. Saturday's threads-neutral-esque!!

What were some of your favorite things this week?

Do share...

Perfect Weather...

Sheesh...

Is it time to put away the sweaters yet?

Our weather has been so up and down that I'm afraid to officially transition my wardrobe. On Saturday it was in the 60's and yesterday is was in the 50's. Today it's gonna be 75 degrees. What the...

               

I purchased this Old Navy sweater back when they had their huge 75% off sales for Black Friday. It's sad that I'm just now getting around to wearing it. Because of the quarter-length bell sleeve it was way too cold to wear it back in December...well for me it was anyway. I'm extremely cold natured so I would have died without the extra layers on. But 60 degree weather was perfect! The sweater is thick enough to where I didn't have to wear a jacket over it. That made me happy because I love the colors in it-the unexpected pop of color along the shoulder makes me swoon so I didn't want it to be hidden with an overgarment <<<<although I'm not really certain that 'overgarment' a searchable term.

Belt-NY&Co

Belts are my weakness. I love small ones, big ones, medium sized one, but especially printed ones. What would you call the above print because I have yet to figure out!?

Paisleys-Target

These 'Paisleys' from Target were a great addition to my wardrobe-especially since they can be worn year-round. And they're super comfy!

How do you transition your wardrobe from fall/winter to spring/summer?

Is It Just Me?...

Happy Tuesday loves...

I feel like it's been a while since I've posted. Each time I try to get into a normal routine of publishing posts, it seems like something comes along to knock me off of my rocker. Does anyone else have the same issue?

Ok...well maybe it's just me!

And is it just me, or is it that as soon as you find a great, secluded location to take shots...

Denim Jacket-NY&Co.

here comes a nosey passerby-all up in the mix!!!

Scarf-NY&Co.

About 3 pictures into my shoot, I noticed a truck pulling up into the parking lot. They sat for a while, then drove and peeked. They sat some more and then drove and peeked....again! I don't know about you gals (or guys) but it's pretty irritating when someone blatantly interrupts your photo shoot-for no other reason than to stare and wonder why you're taking random photos of yourself.

Shirt-GAP

I mean, sheesh...all I wanted was just ONE moment to myself sans interruptions. But the reality is...people are rude and highly unable to mind their own business.

 I tried not to let it give me too much of an attitude because I had just received an awesome message at church but I'm sorry-they kinda ruffled my feathers a bit.

I don't know, it's creepy and it makes me feel kinda weird.  Then again, maybe it's just me.

Pumps-Thrifted (Nine West)

I read lots of different blogs and so many of you ladies have some really great location shots. Shana from ColorBlind is my favorite. She always finds the most amazing locations to shoot in. And she's one helluva thrifter too!! 

Slacks-Thrifted (H&M)

So to those of you ladies who prefer to do location shots, whether at home or otherwise, do you have issues with 'peeping passerby's' and 'nosey neighbors'?

If so, how does it make you feel and what do you do about 'em?

Sidenote: I was reading Prissy's blog just the other day and she mentioned that she tries to incorporate at least one thrifted item into each one of her outfits. It's funny that she said that because I like to do the same thing. Here I'm rocking thrifted Nine West pumps ($2.98) and H&M slacks ($1.99).

Thanks for reading!

XOXOXOXO