How To Wear: Leopard Print

Hello my lovelies.

Happy Tuesday.

I hope each of you had a more than amazing weekend. Mine was very productive-I spent lots of my time shopping and finding awesome couponing deals that I will soon share with you all. I also got some news about some awesome opportunities and partnerships that will be coming up on the blog soon.

Today, for Trendy Tuesday, I want to highlight another one of my top trends-leopard print. I actually may be wrong in my classifying this as a trend because leopard is actually a really timeless and classic print that has been around for ages. LOL. Much like the rest of the styles that we consider to be trends these days-they've all been here before!

I like to think that leopard is worn best as a the main focal point of any given outfit combination. When styling leopard it's best to turn down the volume on the other pieces that you may pair with it. I like to wear my animal print eclectically, casually, or playfully like done in the following outfits.
How To Wear Leopard Print by sherockwell featuring pointy toe stiletto pumps

John Zack long sleeve brown dress, $59 / Baseball shirt / Jane Norman black skirt, $31 / H&M low rise jeans, $31 / Merona Women's Chambray Button Down Shirt -Dark Wash / ASOS loafer, $31 / Rachel Roy stiletto heel pumps / Charlotte Russe pointy toe stiletto pumps / Clare Vivier handbag / Mango bracelet jewelry / Dorothy Perkins gold jewelry / ALDO pendant necklace / Forever New stud earrings, $9.17 / Vintage glasses

How do you like to rock your leopard print?

I can't wait to hear from you!

Thanks for reading.

XOXOXOXO

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VOTING ENDS TOMORROW!!! 

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Pleats and Elastic Waistbands...

Good Morning and Happy Thursday my loves. I hope everyone is off to a great start.

We are one step closer to the end of the work week which is always a good thing.

This week has actually been pretty great with me because I'm still on a high from the more than amazing news that I shared with you in this post earlier in the week. It was such a memorable experience for me and my family and I'm glad that I was able to document it and share it with you all. I really appreciate all of your positive feedback.

An occasion as awesome as finding out the gender of your first child just wouldn't be complete without the perfect outfit...

Elastic waistbands have been such a saving grace for me during my pregnancy!

Especially when coupled with a cute little mini skirt like this colorblocked number that I picked up from Aeropostale's sale rack for $6.99.

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Even though I'm wearing my bump fairly well at 21 weeks (actually 22 weeks today)-thanks to cardio exercise and being cautious of how and what I'm eating-I have noticed my bottoms becoming more and more snug around the midsection.

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Therefore, this here elastic waistband not only allows me breathing room but it also gives off a super stylish vibe all while maintaining a great level of comfortability at over halfway through my pregnancy.

Nevermind that the pleats are crazy adorable and that this is the first time I've actually worn them without feeling matronly and hella old fashioned.

Scratch that-I think this may be the first time that I've worn pleats EVER!!

They're so ladylike and prissy.  

Tank/Belt-Old Navy | Skirt-Aeropostale | Shoes-Target

A dainty little lady!!!

One who will soon have to trade my heels for track shoes because I know my little man will hit the ground running as soon as his little feet are able to touch American soil. 

What do you think of my bump style?

I can't wait to hear from you!

Thanks for reading.

XOXOXOXO

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PS:: Soooo....I've used the image below to enter

 H&M's 50 States of Fashion Contest!

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Savin' Maven Monday: DIY Gender Reveal Party

Hello and Happy Monday my loves!!!

I hope all of you had a very great and productive weekend. Mine was a blast. I got to spend a very special moment with some of my family and closest friends. 

I'm generally a very private person so lots of my innermost feelings and personal accomplishments, milestones don't really get shared here. I can't really explain why I'm like this; it's just one of my many quirky personality traits. 

However, this moment was so special and dear to me that I wanted to make sure to document it in all of its glory.

If you all aren't already aware, my honey and I are expecting this December. It's hard to tell from my recent outfit posts-here, here, and here-because at over 21 weeks I still haven't developed much of a baby bump. Believe me, I've been comparing pregnancy bumps and wondering why I still look so abnormally normal for someone who is halfway through her pregnancy but the doctors assure that our little Peanut is just fine in here.

The honey and I found out at the end of April and I told my Mother and Sister about the news with an ultrasound and a card on Mother's Day. They were ecstatic, as were our friends and the rest of our families. My family in particular hasn't had a new baby in 12 years so everyone is super excited to spoil our little one-great for the baby; an extreme Catch 22 for us as parents.

Anyhow, our gender reveal was this past weekend and it was such a joy to finally find out the gender of our little one. Please be advised that this post is pic heavy before reading on.

I didn't want the traditional invites so I went with something creative and bold...

This design came in a package set with cupcake toppers, a banner, etc. I ordered the set from 

The Paper Blossom Shop.

Debbie did everything perfectly and exactly how I asked.

Everything was printed on card stock so I had to cut the pieces out myself , which I was totally OK with.

 

The cake...

***Homemade by my besties coworker. Cake baking is a pastime of hers so I was charged very little for this gorgeous 3 tier deliciousness***

The table setup...

***All decor was purchased from The Dollar Tree and the thrift store along with the dollar bins at Michael's***

The food...

We made everyone take a vote for the gender before the actual reveal. The final vote had Kennedy winning at a 7-5 vote.

We gathered around to cut into the cake at 5PM sharp.

The parents-honey and I!

I elected him to do the cutting because I was shaking way too profusely to be able to hold the knife steady.

As soon as I saw a peek of the color, I went absolutely NUTSO!!!

Our little Peanut is a.....

A BOY...A LITTLE FELLA...A LAD...MOMMA'S BOY...DADDY'S BEST FRIEND!!!

This feeling is truly inexplicable.

Funny that we both wore blue too!!

Our KJ!!!!

We couldn't be happier. We both wanted a boy!!!

Now my beautiful Princess goddaughter will have a 'boyfriend' and her mother and I can finally plan playdates...

My mother is already planning for him to have his own closet at her house...

And my besties can't wait to spoil him rotten along with the rest of the family!!!

We are totally excited about parenthood and the fabulous journey with our son.

I will try not to bombard you all with new and exciting updates (his first smile, first Christmas, the first time he holds his head up, etc) about our boy but I won't promise you anything at all.

Just bear with me please!!!

I know this has been an extremely long post so thanks a bunch for reading.

XOOXOXO

Transition Outfit...

Happy Thursday lovelies!!!

We are one step closer to the weekend. I have some extremely exciting things going on with my family and friends over the weekend and I can't wait to share with you all next week. Please stay tuned. 

In this weeks 'How To Wear' post, I discussed one of my favorite trends to date-denim vests! As I was finishing the post I thought to myself, "Self, how fitting would it be to share how I style my own denim vest?" 

So here you have it...

In an attempt to provide more fluidity on my blog I think I will begin to center my outfit posts around my Trendy Tuesday-How To Wear posts in order to give a uber budget friendly, realistic view of how I style some of my favorite trends.

I love this particular outfit because it transitions so easily from day to night with the simple switch of a shoe.

Here, wearing a classic and neutral pair of thong sandals, I am ready for a casual lunch or shopping date with the girls....

While here, switching the thong sandals out for a bold colored T-strap wedge, I am ready for date night with the honey.

This denim vest is one of my go to layering items. It was originally a jacket before I cut the sleeves at the seams to create this versatile number.

The sequined shoulder tee and white skinnies looked very simple and basic without the addition of the vest which gave a layer of personality to the whole outfit. Sequins give me so much life and I totally had to snatch this baby up when I found it for only $4 at a Plato's Closet clearance sale-with the tags still attached!!

The pop of color in the wedges added just the right amount of pizazz that I needed. Anyone who knows me well, is fully aware that great shoes are my specialty. I live for them-especially when they are part of a B1G1 FREE sale.

So tell me, what's your budget friendly way of transitioning your outfits from day to night?

I can't wait to hear from you!

Thanks for reading.

XOXOXOXO

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PS:: Soooo....I've used the image below to enter

 H&M's 50 States of Fashion Contest!

PLEASE click on this link to vote for me!! The prize is a huge shopping spree of which I will split with one other person to create a new wardrobe for them. Please comment below and let me know you've voted. Thanks a bunch for your support; it means the world to me!!

How To Wear: Denim Vests

Hello and Happy Tuesday my loves!

I hope everyone is off to a fabulous start today. I had huge plans of getting up early and going to the gym for some quick cardio but this unforeseen rain is putting a damper on my motivation level (pun intended). Sound like an excuse to me....and yep it probably is. Seriously, I really need to get more disciplined about this whole fitness thing.

For now though, I'll be satisfied with blogging about some of my favorite trends. This week in my 'How To Wear' series, I'm covering one of my absolute faves-the denim vest. You absolutely CAN.NOT go wrong with this piece. The greatest part about this item besides it's obvious versatility is the fact that they are extremely affordable. If you're a huge thrifter like me, you may have been lucky enough to find a great denim jacket on one of your excursions; cut the sleeves off with a seam ripper and there you have a masterpiece.

 You can dress these babies up, dress them down, or even do something casual with them like so...How To Wear: Denim Vests by sherockwell featuring a pointed toe stilettos

Zipper front shirt / H&M cut out sleeve top, $30 / Denim vest / Denim vest / True Soulmate denim vest / Mango skinny jeans / Maxi skirt, $39 / Highwaisted shorts, $18 / Rachel Roy pointed toe stiletto / AX Paris red heel shoes, $42 / ASOS leather shoes, $33 / River Island studded crossbody purse, $30

What's your favorite way to style a denim vest?

I can't wait to hear from you.

Until then, thanks for reading!

XOXOXOXOXOXO

PS:: Soooo....I've used the image below to enter

 H&M's 50 States of Fashion Contest!

PLEASE click on this link to vote for me!! The prize is a huge shopping spree of which I will split with one other person to create a new wardrobe for them. Please comment below and let me know you've voted. Thanks a bunch for your support; it means the world to me!!

Fun and Feisty Colorblock...

Hello and Happy Thursday my loves. 

I hope everyone is off to a great start. We are one day closer to the weekend and boy am I excited. I will be participating in the Yours/Mine Secondhand Shopping Soiree (YMSSS) event this Saturday, August 4 on the rooftop of a very posh lounge located in the heart of  Washington, DC. If you're in the area you should definitely check it out. View more details about the event here. 

In my last post, I discussed polka dots and just how lovely they are. I figured that it would only be right if I styled some of my own in today's outfit post. 

I'm a huge fan of bold colors so this particular combination made me feel all types of bright and cheery. My favorite part has to be the shoes-it's amazing just how many ways these highlighter yellow Prabal Gurung sandals are able to be styled without seeming out of place. 

The only negative thing I have to disclose about these sandals (to those of you who have purchased them and have yet to wear them) is what everyone else has been saying-the ankle straps are madly possessed!! They obviously do what they want-the little fastener part will not stay closed over long or even short periods of time. This major mishap has therefore left me literally walking out of my heels in the middle of my church parking lot. 

Talk about EMBARRASSING!!! 

Oh, the things we endure for the sake of beauty!!

Nevertheless, they still complimented my clearance rack polka dots very well. The pink skirt was also a very classic must have that I scored from one of  NY and Co's crazy sales.

This outfit gives me a totally different outlook on colorblocking-it doesn't have to be boring and plain. Instead, I prefer fun and feisty!!!

What are your favorite shades to colorblock?

I can't wait to hear from you!

Thanks so much for reading.

XOXOXOXOXOXO

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