True Star

I bought this Kimono a couple of years ago on a trip to Toronto in China Town.  It was a full length robe that I had cut and made into a short jacket.  I like pairing it with other casual pieces so that it becomes the true star of the outfit.

  

Kimono - Toronto China Town

Jeans - Old Navy

Boots - TJ Maxx

Tee - Forever 21

You guys already know what I'll be doing this weekend.  Enjoy yours!

African Vibe

So sorry for my brief absence.  I've been so busy with finishing up the packing for my move this weekend. 

I let the print of the skirt determine everything else about this total look. Since I got an African vibe from the print, I went all the way with the animal print shoes and the earthy jewels.

Tee - Urban Outfitters

Style & Co Skirt - Zollmart in Wisconsin Dells

Shoes - Nine West

Necklaces & Earrings - Gift & Clark St. Jewelry Store

Bracelet - Gift

Rings - Macy's & TJ Maxx

Re-Think Pink?

So you guys know I love a bold colored lipstick, it's pretty much my signature.  In these photos I'm wearing a bright pink by Mac called St. Germaine, which I've had for a while.  Now have you ever went to a makeup artist and they just do something fierce to your lips or eyes, then you purchase everything, go home and try it and it's like, this is not what they did?  I'm having an unsure moment with this lipstick with the Nightmoth liner. What do you think?  Rock it or Stop it? 

Dress as Top - The Limited

Skirt - Unique Thrift Store

Shoes - Nine West

Sunny Sunday

Hope everyone had a good weekend.  I am so busy these days, and it's so not a good idea to procrastinate on booking a moving company for the end of the month at this point in time.

What a beautiful sunny Sunday we had, and then I awoke to slushy snow on the ground!

 

Top - Kohl's

Skirt - Unique Thrift Store

Shoes - Nine West

Hat & Ring - Filene's Basement

Pearl Strand - The Limited

Bracelet - Ace International Trading

Kimono Suiting

I love kimono inspired jackets, especially the Winter Kate line of jackets.  When I was in Japan I made sure to purchase a couple of authentic ones (gave one away as a gift).  I don't know why this is just now making it's debut on the blog, but I absolutely love it. 

Kimono Jacket - Japan market store

Steve Madden Pumps - Filene's Basement

Obi Belt - The Limited

Ring - Pippin Vintage Jewelry in NY

Dress - ?

Is your style influenced by other cultures traditional fashion?

A Portrait of Me

I thought I'd finally show you the full chalkboard portrait of me a friend of mine did when he came over.  Usually when I entertain I let my friends draw, write, or doodle on the chalkboard.  This is one of the coolest things done yet, so it will be up for a while until the next "artist" comes along.

I.N.C. Leather Jacket - Macy's

Harem Pants - Filene's Basement

Vince Camuto Boots - Macy's

Silk Blouse - Gap

I got most of my packing done this weekend thanks to my sister and nephew coming over to lend me a hand.  I'm just so ready to be in my new apartment already and be done with it.

Casual Friday

 It's a cold and rainy Friday here but I've got plans tonight.  A relaxing evening at a friends house with dinner, games, and laughs, so looking forward to the unwind time. I'll be back on the packing grind the rest of the weekend though.

Denim Shirt - Nine West (Vintage America Contest prize - for submitting this photo)

Tee - Old Navy

Cropped Slacks - Loft

b.o.c. Boots - Filene's Basement

Necklace - Gift

Smooches to all the lovely readers of my blog.  I am grateful that you take time to comment on my posts and just stop by to view it.  I really appreciate you guys. Happy weekend!

Rock It or Stop It

Fringe Shorts

What do you think? Rock it or stop it?

They also come in solid gold : - )

Over The Top

How do you tone down a dramatic layered skirt? Why you add a dramatic big bow sweater of course. This skirt was purchased a couple years ago from Forever 21. It also came in gray, but I selected the black so that if I want to go more formal with it, the ties in the lining of the skirt can be loosened making it very long and floor sweeping.

Sweater - Marshall's, Skirt - Forever 21, Madden Girl Boots - Filene's Basement

Purple Legs

I haven't worn this dress since last summer. It's quite thin, so I waited for Spring to officially hit before I even attempted to wear it again, this time with bold colored tights.

Tights & Boots - Target, Dress - Filene's Basement

Have a good weekend dear readers!