#OOTD: One shirt, two occasions

Sheer Sleeveless top (express, $20USD), slim cut indigo wash jeans ($16, Mossimo @ Target), hematite necklace (Forever XXI, $4USD), Pammy wedges (Steve Madden, $32 USD)

Sheer Sleeveless top (Express, $20USD), Black cardigan ($8USD, Mossimo @ Target), Black Skinny Jeans ($12USD, L.E.I. @ Walmart), Adriana pumps ($49USD, Guess)

#OOTD: Happy Holidays

Since I've gained quite a bit of weight, the challenge now whenever buying clothing is choosing something that will transfer easily as I lose weight. So for my holiday dress this year, I decided on a top and skirt instead of a dress to give me more versatility.  The skirt actually had a top that completely matched but Forever XXI didn't have it in my size. I then opted for a basic black top. I'm actually more partial to this look instead. It's more me. 

 

 

Black Crop Top ($8USD, Forever XXI), Jacquard metallic pencil skirt ($12USD, Forever XXI), hematite 3 stud  pendant necklace ($4USD, Forever XXI), Adriana pumps ($49USD, Guess)

#OOTD: Channeling Ms. Hepburn.

I'm becoming more and more inspired by the ladies of Mad Men, Ms. Hepburn and Ms. Monroe & elaborating on their classic styles with a twist was fun on this occasion. Provided a twist on Hepburn's Sabrina outfit 

http://www.stylelushblog.com/2010/11/the-little-black-turtleneck.html

Black Lycra turtleneck ($3USD, Goodwill), Polka dotted skinny jeans ($17USD, Mossimo @ Target), Black Adrianna pumps ($49USD, Guess), wrap-around belt ($39, Michael Kors)

#OOTD: peplum for graduation

So my cousin just graduated from college and I wore this. (Aside: I finally got the chance to wear the skirt and pumps I bought on Black Friday.)

Top (something borrowed), necklace (Target, $8 USD), bandage skirt (H&M, $7 USD), Adriana pumps (Guess, $49 USD), purse (Michael Kors, $328 USD)

Makeup was looking like :

Eyes:

Liner- TooFaced 

Lashes- TooFaced Better Than Sex Mascara

Lids- Urban Decay Vice 2 Pallette 

Lips: 

Sephora Lip Varnish in 

Face:

Chanel in 

#RidiculousDeal: Black Friday Spoils

My Black Friday strategy was to buy staples in my wardrobe that I've been wanting for a while. 

Sephora

'Dealtopia' $10 Deals

I surveyed these on Pinterest long before the event so that I could plan out exactly what I was getting. I literally selected all the ones that I ended up buying. I also went crazy getting Kicks (for Shopkicks) before I went to pick this up so that I could use a gift card for nearly half the purchase. A $25 gift was a sweet gift for this purchase. 

The Tarte of Giving sampler. 

Includes: Pure Marajuca Oil, Smooth Operator Amazonian Clay (Translucent) Finishing Powder, Lights, Camera, Lashes mascara

Bite Lush Lip Trio

Includes: Lush Fruit Lip Gloss in Strawberry, Honey & Cocoa

Too Faced Amazing Eyes Set

Includes: Better Than Sex Mascara & Perfect Eyes Waterproof Eyeliner

Make Up For Ever Aqua Shadow Duo

Includes: (Waterproof) Aqua Shadow Pencil in 20E & 28E

Ole Henriksen Clean Sweep

Includes: African Red Tea Foaming Cleanser & Truth to Go Wipes. 

Guess

40% off everything in store. 

I bought this pair of Adriana pumps that I've been wanting practically forever. I specifically wanted the version of this shoe with the stacked heel- and got it! 

Adriana Pumps (-http://shop.guess.com/en/Catalog/View/women/shoes/pumps/adriena-platform-pumps/GWADRIENA )

Charlotte Russe 

BOGO one pair of shoes, $5 for the second.

I seriously wanted at least one pair of combat boots from my Black Friday experience but this special proved to be perfection. 

Quilted Combat Boots

(-http://m.charlotterusse.com/product/Shoes/Boots-Booties/entity/pc/2115/c/0/sc/2656/246131.uts?colorCode=301525479_001)

Buckled Combat Boots ($45 USD, Charlotte Russe)

*modded after photo. Removed gold shackle-looking hardware. Looked too much like slavery. )

http://m.charlotterusse.com/product/Shoes/Boots-Booties/entity/pc/2115/c/0/sc/2656/246178.uts?colorCode=301525716_001

Studded belt

http://m.charlotterusse.com/product/entity/239347.uts

H&M

Bracelet set silver

http://m.hm.com/us/product/17708?article=17708-A#mediaType=STILL_LIFE_FRONT

Bracelet set gold

Same as above, no picture 

Maroon Tank Top

Cross double chain necklace

Button down shirt

Sheer button down shirt. 

Bandage Miniskirt

http://m.hm.com/us/product/17645?article=17645-A

Tights- Cheetah

http://m.hm.com/us/product/17684?article=17684-A#mediaType=FASHION_FRONT

Tights- Lace

http://m.hm.com/us/product/16014?article=16014-A#mediaType=FASHION_FRONT

Urban Outfitters

Leggings with liquid leather stripes (bought Black, shown in Maroon) 

Leggings with perforated knees

Express

Sheer Portafino Button Down 

Express Rollerball

OOTD: Sheer Tank

Was looking for a way to incorporate this sheer chiffon top that I scored from Garage to my work Wardrobe and this was the first attempt.

Shirt ($3, Garage), Cardigan ($16, Mossimo @ Target), Cross Necklace ($4.50, Forever XXI), Jeans ($20, Guess @ Plato's Closet), Wedges ($52, Aldo)

OOTD: Fuschia & Lace

There are two things I've been dying to put into play... One being this shirt I scored from G by Guess for 12$ USD, and the other a fuschia lipstick that is too bold to wear with color by way of VS Semi Annual. I chose to steer away from color because I'd start looking too festive & nobody wants that. I figured that Monday morning was as good a time as any to debut my latest wardrobe acquisitions. I wore black pants so that I didnt look too casual with a sleeveless top in the office. The pumps I wore had a white snakeskin relief & were ivory like my top. Makeup was kept simple not to overpower my lipstick.

Hair & Makeup- Clean, Simple & Classic

OOTD: Happy Hour awaits

Picking up stuff on the fly is my middle name. Sometimes I'm out & about, and I run out of time before I have to go to work & end up swinging by a store to get something a little more work appropriate. I did that but of course, this was the day I picked my puppy, Rico up from Miami Animal Services.

I went by Target & saw these shirts for a pretty inexpensive price so I picked up two of them. The way the sleeves are interwoven like a basket really caught me & the burnt orange color was striking as well.

Top.
Mossimo. Target.

Jeans.
Guess. My favorite skinny jeans, right length, right fit.

Belt.
Yes, still Michael Kors. (worn on Espresso Side)

Shoes.
Steve Madden. Scored these at Ross.

OOTD: A summer take on UO sweater

Front View

Side View

Living in Miami has its advantages. In mid October, I was able to walk outside in this outfit & break into a sweat on the way to the car. Definetly wearing sandals while most people in the country are wearing boots and freezing their asses off. Yes, I'm laughing at you, America.
Top. 
Urban Outfitter (by way of Plato's closet) This sweater was a definite must from the first time I saw it. It's an off the shoulder sweater with graphics that resemble a side tattoo along the left arm & side. I have gotten lots of compliments on this top. One guy from my job even tried searching it on eBay to buy it for his girlfriend. Love this. I wear it in any weather. This is just how I wear it at home.

Jeans.
Armani Exchange (by way of Plato's) These were classy enough & the right wash to wear with this to keep up with the feel of the sweater.

Sandals.
Coach. Staple.

OOTD: The challenge of a long Button down.

Frontal View.

Side View

Back View

First time wearing this combo. I have this extra long button down from Express (they went through one of those shirtdress phases a couple of years ago) and originally purchased it because I thought I could possibly wear it as a dress. It has always been a challenge to see what to put on top of this top to really make it sing. I've tried different things like belting it with both broad & skinny belts and other vests with it but this vest is the only one that brought out the classy quality of the top & played off of the length.

Top.

Express. The buttery yellow color is what sold me on this top. I believe it was on clearance when purchased.

Vest.

Forever XXI. I bought this when vests were super popular & I decided that I was going to have a shopping spree on my credit card. I literally just picked up one of every vest in Forever XXI. (This is back when I had no self control when it came to retail.) I hardly wear this vest so it was just something that I tried on with this top in frustration & it worked.

Jeans.

Guess (by way of Plato's closet) Staple. These are literally my new favorite jeans.

Shoes.

Steve Madden. Staple. These heels have definitely affirmed my belief that nude is the new black.

OOTD: Friday at the office

Cardigan
XOXO (by way of Macy's)
I took this cardigan out of hiding- it was actually missing a button. Sigh, I love repairing clothing because then I feel like I have a new article of clothing to work with. It's so empowering.

Top
Ross
No brand name really. I bought this shirt from the maternity section! I bought it one day before going over to the restaurant- as is my story with basically most of my black shirts. I love it it has that strange pregnant shape though.

Jeans
Guess
My new favorites lol

Shoes
Nine West
Staple. Brought these out to play