Walk in the park

I would love to say the weather has been consistently cool and the Fall season never looked prettier, but I live in Southern California and that is a luxury we do not have. So on days like this when the weather permits a cool breeze and you actually see the leaves change colors; that is the moment when you HAVE to take a minute for yourself and go for a walk. Now, of course you would want to be wearing something season appropriate and fashionable. I don't know about you, but I can't get in a good meditation state without feeling cute.  Weird... I know.

I'm going to let you in on a little secret: when leisurely walking through the park, I like to listen to certain songs on my playlist, sit on a bench or swing set with a cup of coffee and imagine little scenarios. Really weird... I know! Right now my song and scenario is "Life in Mono" and I'm in New York, Central Park, and I'm wearing today's outfit choice (obviously) and I'm watching life happen. Watching elderly couples be affectionate with each other, watching kids play and watching the sun set off the lake. As you already know from posts I've done in the past, I like to bring some of my scenarios to life. Why limit yourself to imagining when you can make it happen?

The only thing to make this whole scenario come together would be me actually in New York, but sometimes the best of things come later. At least that's what's always proven to be true to me.

Until next time,
Xoxo

Jacket: H&M
Sweater: Zara
Jeans: F21
Purse: F21
Strappy heels: Aldo
Necklace: H&M 

September Issues

As you've already gotten to know based on my previous posts; I have zero act right when it comes to fur and anything shiny. Now, I know it's way too early to break out the faux fur and other heavy layering pieces for the Fall season. It's 98°F outside as we speak... in September! But, who said anything about being outside? I've stated before that I enjoy playing dress up in the comfort of my home. Today's post is no different. While lounging around, I like to still keep it classy with a nice robe and some sort of jewelry. Today I opted for this fur coat I bought a while back. I never really have the chance to wear it because I don't have anything in my daily wardrobe that goes with it. So now I just wear it around the house. I have air conditioning, I can strut around in fur if I want to.

Trust me when I say I'm not high maintenance. I just remember this one nice lady I admired when I was young who would strut around her house in kitten heels, fur, red long nails and all of her gold jewelry. Her name was Ms. Lula. I loved that lady! She would take me to Bible Study with her and she taught me how to pray. She was the nicest lady and she was absolutely fabulous!

Just when you thought I was this 'bougie'  chic; now you see I'm simply emulating one of my favorite people who was dear to me.

Thanks for stopping by and tuning in.

Until next time,
Xoxo

Fur coat: H&M
Sweat pants: F21
Tank top: Hanes
Necklace: F21

Fabulous Too

On today's post I'd like to feature my beautiful daughter, Millie, with her amazing self. Yes, this 2 year old with wild curls and that devilishly beautiful smile holds my entire heart! I know she's only been on this earth for only a couple of years, but I'm very certain she's an old soul. She's very much her own person; she knows what she wants and doesn't take no for an answer. Or wait... maybe I'm just confusing her ability be so strong minded with her just being really good at throwing tantrums. Yes, terrible twos are a real thing! But, I challenge anyone to resist her charm when she kisses you after one of those world class tantrums. All is forgiven in my book.

Aside from her curly hair and her stubbornness, she also has my fashion sense.  Style isn't something you can just teach someone, especially someone as young as Millie. She does her own thing when it comes to looking fabulous. Every time we get ready to leave the house, she has to put on her sunglasses and have  whatever her favorite toy is for the moment. For the time being, those toys are her princess car keys and her Pepa Pig. Another staple piece Millie needs to wear almost everyday are her dresses. When I dress her for the day she'll tell me, "Mommy I'm wearing a dress today". Who am I to argue with her when she's talking to someone who wore ruffle panties at the age of two. The killer for me is when I get her dolled up and ready to go, she goes to the full length mirror and does a full inspection of her overall look. As if she has to make sure I styled her accordingly. Yeah... She's a mess. But, I believe it goes without saying that she didn't steal that sass. Now if only I could get her to be as enthusiastic about me running a comb through her hair as she is about getting dressed up. However, that's a whole other topic... something she didn't steal from me, that's for sure.

I have a sneaking suspicion that I may have my work cut out for me with this little one. But, I wouldn't have it any other way.

Thanks for tuning in once again!
Until next time loves,
Xoxo

(Song for this post dedicated to my Millie Pies is One Republic: I swear I lived)

Haven't dedicated a song to a post in a very long while; thought it would be fitting for my baby girl ;)

Dress: H&M
Shoes: Crocs
Sunglasses: H&M
Smile: My Genes :)

Boho Mojo

Feeling a little under the weather? If so, that makes two of us. As the weather changes from extreme heat to cool nights, my body tends to go haywire. Unfortunately, the only thing I can do to shake this cold is take lots of Musinex and drink hot tea. That and put on a pretty dress to mask how I feel. The worse thing you could do when you're sick is dress dowdy. Have you ever noticed when you wear sweats and an over sized shirt your mood is a little on the lazy side. Yes, you're comfortable, but you're also accepting the fact that you're not feeling good. I've noticed that when you wear something that makes you feel good and confident, you're more likely to get over your cold a lot sooner. Trust me!

Today I pulled out this little bohemian number to give me a boost. This dress is easy to wear; it's comfortable and it takes ZERO effort to put the rest of your outfit together. Since this dress has a pattern, I don't have to indulge in accessories to spice things up. Little add-ons  go a long way with this piece. A long necklace, sandals that compliment the colors in the dress and a nice purse give this look the mojo I need.

I may feel feverish, but the rest of the world shouldn't have to witness the horror. We'll just keep that our little secret... wink wink.

Until next time,
Xoxo

Dress: F21
Sandals: Aldo
Purse: Thrifted
Necklace: F21
Sunglasses: Street vendor
Cocktail ring:F21

Mellow Yellow

Nothing brightens my day more than wearing yellow; it's an instant mood booster for me. That and the fact that it's Friday. It's amazing to me how a particular color can do something to your mood and totally uplift you.

In previous posts I've explained how Fridays are meant for easy/casual styles with the sense of looking good without trying too hard. Today's post is me doing what I do best on Fridays. My paisley printed pants give off a fun vibe along with providing me with comfort. Some prints you want to be careful with when wearing them on your lower body, but with this pair I bought a few years back I've always found to be a good look for me. I paired them with this yellow top I got at my local thrift store along with a simple purse and strappy wedges. I kept everything simple so my pants could stand out. My accessories are understated yet go together with my overall outfit without competing with my pants and top.

I think it's safe to say Fridays and anything with the color yellow go nicely together! How about we say, "On Fridays we wear Yellow"? Just a thought....

See you guys soon,
Xoxo

The Weekender

I believe in taking it easy on Sundays. I believe in easy to wear outfits such as one piece rompers. I believe in the freedom of choice to not wear make-up or style your hair. Thank God for baseball caps to cover up all of that "freedom".

On humid days like this particular Sunday, I like to keep my style simple and low key. A trick I like to do is wear something that can be instantly transformed from "no effort casual" to "casual glam". My one piece romper for instance is simple yet stylish. Depending on how you pair you accessories with this romper will determine how your overall look comes off. I paired my baseball cap and fringe purse with this one piece to play it "no effort casual". But say I wanted to grab lunch with a friend; I would simply chuck my cap, flip my hair a little and be on my way looking "casual glam". It's crazy how one thing can completely transform an outfit! I find this trick to be most effective on basic items such as; basic T- shirts with jeans or leggings, basic camisoles with shorts or even just a one piece romper. Simple pieces of clothing that are ordinary at first glance, but can be instantly transformed with accessories. But, let's not forget; no matter what you wear, OWN IT and make no apologies! Accessories or not, YOU make the outfit, not the other way around.

Thanks for spending your Sunday with me, loves!

Until next time,

Xoxo

Romper: F21
Sandals: Aldo
Purse: Foreign Exchange
Cap: Lids

Retro Vibes

Something about the summer makes me want to listen to certain genres of music: The Temptations, Jimi Hendrix, The Supremes, and even some " Doo Wop" songs. Even though the late 60's, early 70's is way before my time, I have much admiration for that era. That time had so many changes going on and people were finding their voices and not taking anything less than what they felt they were owed. But, let's be frank here; that generation had some pretty sick fashion moments too! Bell bottoms, platforms, fringe, costume jewelry, etc. It's easy to get carried away with the "Retro" look when putting an outfit together because the overall look starts to get a mind of it's own. For instance; my outfit started off with my bell bottoms. They obviously have a bohemian feel to them so I just played from there. I went for a high-low grey shirt because I wanted to wear something that was going to be cohesive with my look, but not compete with my pants. From there, I just went with the flow (pun intended) and grabbed my fringe yellow necklace, my headband, my Jackie O inspired sunglasses and carried on.  My fringe grey leather purse you've seen me wear in a couple of my previous posts was something I just gravitated towards to complete this look. And finally, the sandals I kept simple because like I said about my shirt, I didn't want anything to compete with my pants. Honestly, I put ZERO thought into this outfit. It put itself together, I swear!! I guess a free spirit came over me (last pun).

Thank you guys for your continued support and for tuning in. I can't thank you guys enough!

Until next time,
Xoxo

PS. I put the descriptions of my outfit in the labels column... I tried to be a little professional... wink..wink..