i'm reading...

"The Tudor Vendetta" by c.w. gortner

I love the Tudor era of history. This series combines a good historical tale with mystery.  I'm listening to the audiobook so I can enjoy the British accent.

what to wear to an afternoon casual wedding

Wear something comfortable but that makes you feel pretty. A nice silk dress worked for me. Also a modern dress with a belt like my cousin Brianna.

favorite fabric

What's your favorite fabric?
Mine is silk. Luxurious, soft, and natural.

criss-cross

I wore this green fit and flare dress I found on clearance at Bealls. I like the cross-cross ties in the back. Makes it more interesting.

diva

My coworker felecia knows  how to accentuate her curves. I like this blouse she wore. It's a trendy black and white. The pattern is interesting. I like this type of pattern blocking to hide my midsection.

edgy casual friday fashion

I wore gray leggings from Dillard for $22. As a top a $13 navy sleeveless cotton top with zippers on the shoulders to give it an edge.   As accessories a black and white scarf tied in a bow. Then of course comfortable black sneakers.

Reading a "Strange Sweet Song" by Adi Rule

my favorite fashion magazine

all dolled up

A patron wanted to know why I was all dolled up yesterday. I thought I was wearing normal clothes. What do you think?

Chihuly's glass art was very inspiring. This is how good fashion happens.

black friday shopping

So, I didn't go crazy on black Friday. I bought this cute wine colored fit and flare dress from h & m. Also, a forest green pair of Ralph Lauren pants. Both on sale.

silk

Who doesn't love silk! I wore this pink Cynthia Rowley silk dress with cream pants and sneakers to work today.

traditional silk dress

I bought this silk dresses in the traditional Chinese style in Hong Kong. It's surprisingly comfortable. I love silk. It's a fabric that is long lasting. I wanted a knee length dress. It's a pretty white and pink floral pattern.

hoodies

It's not Friday but I felt in a casual mood today so I wore a hoodie. Can hoodies be fashionable? Sure, if you team it with the right pants or accessories. I wore a draped teal hoodie with a pocket. I love pockets. Paired it with a scarf and brown pants.

newspaper dress

I wore a newspaper dress last Thursday, exclusively designed by Mary Hoover. It had pleats in the skirt, a belt, and a hat. Even newspaper can be fashionable. It's all in the attitude.

horizontal stripes

It's ok to wear horizontal stripes. No, they don't make us look fat. When in doubt, use a belt to accentuate the waist, hiding your stomach.
 Draw the eye away with colorful accessories.
 For cold days, layer with a neutral colored sweater or blazer. I like to wear colorful but not clashing shoes with a neutral colored palette.

For my first fashion blog, I chose a casual but on trend outfit. I'm wearing Ralph Lauren pants I got for half price at T.J. Maxx. I bought a tan and black horizontal stripes dress from Marshalls on clearance. It's fitted so to hide my belly, I used a belt with the same colors. I love this belt because it has no holes. You make it as tight or as loose as you need.
My shoes were a great find in Hong Kong, New balance loafers. Comfort is essential in my job.

I layered it all with a cardigan from the banana republic outlets.

A word on brand names. I don't care whose name is on my clothes. I just wanted a brand that I can trust for good quality fabric and sewing at prices I can afford. So there are certain designers I trust.

What three words describe your fashion style?


My three words are color, feminine, and vintage.