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Thursday, January 10, 2013

Classically Stated...

Happy Thursday my loves!

We are one day closer to the weekend. I am so glad that this has been a fairly speedy work week. I don't have major plans for the weekend as my last couple of weekends have been pretty hectic. Since I am planning to visit DC in a couple of weeks for the Inauguration I'm going to try to lay low and stay in the house.

I'm hoping to get started on some new DIY projects as well as my 2013 vision board. I'm also looking forward to adding some new and exciting things to my shop, Miss Rockwells Racks. So even though I will be on the low this weekend, I promise to make it a productive one.

It's been a while since I've done an outfit post so I wanted to make sure I shared a 'fit that I put together to attend church a couple of weeks ago.

I've always had an affinity for classic pieces. They never go out of style and they can be remixed numerous times without losing their effect.

Take this striped turtle neck, cropped cigarette pants, and gray blazer. When viewed separately these items are ordinary, nothing to call home about. But when these essential items are paired together, they create a clean, classically stated look.

I also love bold statement pieces that can be remixed over and over again.

For instance, this purse is one of my faves! I thrifted it a couple of years ago and I can't get enough of it. I think it's really chic and sophisticated.

Satchel-Thrifted (Vintage)

These leopard heels that I scored from Ebay are also one of my go to items. They bring out the best in this otherwise simplistic outfit.

Heels-Ebay (Steve Madden)

This blazer was another one of my thrifted finds. Leaving the store with this baby was a no brainer as I have yet to find this type of blazer anywhere. I'm thinking of adding some elbow patches to it soon.

Blazer-Thrifted (Vintage)

Cropped Pants-Thrifted (Ann Taylor)

It always amazes me how well I like effortless looks.

It reminds me that style does not always have to be complicated in order to be well executed!

Do you prefer classic pieces or more trendy clothing items?

I can't wait to hear from you.

Thanks for reading.

XOXOXOXOXO

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Monday, October 22, 2012

Savin' Maven Monday: 2 Ways to Wear Pink Trousers

Happy Monday my loves.

I hope everyone had a great weekend.

Mine was full of rest, relaxation, and time spent with my honey and family. We spent Friday night at an Erykah Badu concert (outfits pics will be posted soon) and on Saturday I visited my mom to get a giant bowl of her homemade gumbo. Yum!

Lately, I've been getting rid of alot of things in my closet. It's been extremely hard for me to part with some of the items but I've found that to be the only effective way for me to make room for the new stuff that I've acquired.

Things that I haven't worn in the last year-gone!

Things that don't excite me when I put them on-gone!

Things that don't flatter my figure-gone!

However, things that I'm able to remix over and over, like these pink trousers, are a definite keeper.

Though they're bright and summery, I've enjoyed styling them for cool, not cold, temperatures.

Since it's usually cooler in the early morning and late night hours during these seasons, I chose to use layers.

This would allow me to peel off a layer should I get to warm in the middle of the day.

Trousers/Chambray-NY&Co

Trousers/Button Up-NY&Co

I initially styled them in the Spring with a white blazer and chambray.

Then, I styled them recently with a lace panel button-up layered under a V-neck sweater.

Blazer-Thrifted

Sweater-Shoe City

The pants were also perfect for these seasons as they are neither short nor full length. They add depth to the 'fit by allowing the full shoe to be displayed.

Heels-Steve Madden

Heels-Target

I love pieces that are able to be remixed.

Not only do they save me money but they also allow me to get the most use out of my closet.

What items in your closet do you get the most use out of?

I can't wait to hear from you!

Thank You for reading!

XOXOXOXO

Wednesday, September 26, 2012

Pearls and Animal Prints...

Happy Wednesday my loves.

I hope everyone is off to a good start today.

I apologize about not being able to post sooner but I have been extremely under the weather. It just seems as if no matter where I turn germs are flying and snot is running-literally!!

Needless to say, I've been doped up on meds and covered in Vapor-Rub with a gigantic bottle of sanitizer by my bedside.

Before this sickness took over my life I was able to go out for a much needed dinner with one of my girlfriends.

This is what I wore...

Let me tell you that I have been DYING to wear this pearl sweater. I picked it up for $1 at my local thrift and fell head over heels in love with it since first seeing it.

Sweater-Thrifted (Forever 21)

I wanted to keep it simple yet add a touch of edginess so I paired it with gray skinnies to create a monotone look.

Skinnies-Platos

On my feet I wore these babies...

Shoes-Ebay (Steve Madden)

The leopard heels reminded me to join in with Marion over at MarionBerry Style for her

Trend of the Month Challenge. This month she's focusing on animal prints.

Isn't she thee cutest!?

Once again I wore this thrifted bag. Sure I don't have on any gold but I figured that it would bring out the brown color in the shoes.

Purse-Thrifted

I would wear this bag everyday if I could!

Well, actually for the last couple of outfit posts, I have!

I can't get enough of it.

It makes me smile!

Almost as much as this pearl adorned sweater!

Which piece of clothing are you dying to wear this season?

I can't wait to hear from you!

Thanks for reading.

XOXOXOXO

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Wednesday, June 27, 2012

Pretty In Pink...

Well hello Wednesday!

How are all of my loves doing today? I hope your week has been pleasantly productive thus far. Mine has been exceptional. I've met a bunch of new blogger friends and even received a few collaboration offers for my blog. I'm too thrilled.

On the down side of things, today marks the end of my 10 day vacation period. It's back to work for me tomorrow. Uggh, the agony!!

Anyhow, here's my outfit post of the week. I wore this getup a few weeks ago on a date with 'the dude' to see a Mike Epps comedy stand up.

I knew that there was a possibility that it would be cold in the venue so I began with this thrifted Ann Taylor blazer ($.99) and worked around it.

First off, let me explain how pink was sooooo not one of my choice colors-until recently. I'm not exactly sure what it is about pink, fuschia, or any other combination of the hue but I'm definitely in love.

I think my favorite part of this 'fit by far is this portion...

Heels-Steve Madden (via Ebay)

The shoes totally had me at hello. I originally saw these Steve Madden beauties in Ross maybe about 2 years ago. The only set back was that they didn't have my size. Also, the pair that I saw in Ross were slingbacks. I absolutely had to have these shoes so what did I do? I went to the old ye faithful EBay. I found them and I immediately bid on them. I believe I ended up paying $25 for them. Not bad for brand new Steve Maddens.

My next favorite part about this 'fit is the accessories...

Watch-NY & Co./Ring-Forever XXI

This killer statement necklace that I scored from Plato's for $5....

And these blue geek glasses that cost me 2 bucks from the Icing...

I just loooovvveee how accessories and small additions such as a patterned shoe, a statement necklace, and colored glasses can make an otherwise plain outfit look so festive, pretty, and PINK!

Pink Capris/Chambray-NY & Co.
Blazer-Thrifted (Ann Taylor)

What type of accessories/additions do you add to take your outfits 'over the top'?

Do share...

Thanks for reading!

XOXOXOXOXO

Linked to:

MarionBerry Style

Thrifters Anonymous

Yolo Mondays

Watch What I'm Wearing

Tuesday, June 12, 2012

Trendy Tuesday: N(e)on Goodness

Happy Tuesday my loves!

Once again it's cloudy and dreary in my area so I had to peel myself out of the bed to come to work. However, my productivity rate is feeling like a little less than 0 today! I honestly just want to catch up on my weekly reading because I'm slowly but surely falling behind. Is it crazy that I find myself wanting to blog more than I want to work these days-even though blogging nets me ZERO dollars!!

(okay, maybe it's just me)

I'm excited and non-excited for a number of reasons on this Trendy Tuesday.

Let me share the excitement first:

I actually remembered that it was time for the Everybody,Everywear link up, which happens on the second Tuesday of each month. This month the trend of discussion is-N(E)ON. Sooooo, the non-excitement (I swear I love making up words) set in when I looked through my closet and realized that I own little to no neon items to create an outfit with.

Oh how I wish that I could open my closet and make these things appear:

Neon Essentials... by sherockwell featuring an enamel bangle

However, since I'm non-fortunate, thrifty, and shameless, and would never in a million years spend thousands of dollars for the above listed merchandise here's what I have to work with...

Skinny Biker Pants-Platos

The lighting totally killed the color of my n(e)on green tunic but you get the gist. I really wanted to keep everything else neutral. I added the red purse for an unexpected dose of excitement, otherwise the outfit would have been a little dry.

See...