Enjoying the Holidays

Thank you to Catherines for sponsoring this post. All thoughts and opinions are my own.

Hi Lovies,

Now that Thanksgiving and Black Friday shopping are over, I can start to enjoy the holidays. On the weekends especially are my favorite days to kinda disconnect and do something for myself. I definitely try and head into the city to check out my favorite holiday sites, like the Rockefeller Christmas Tree, Macy's Christmas Windows and Ice Skating at Bryant Park Christmas Village. As a native New Yorker, sometimes you take advantage of all the amazing things to do for the holidays. But I'm super into the holiday spirit this year and want to take a day to enjoy myself. Of course Catherines is always there to help me with that.

Jacket/Sweater/Jeans/Boots

Oh Yeah!

Hi Lovies,

I don't know if you've noticed but this girl has definitely been loving to wear jeans as of late. You could thank this cold weather we been having and me just being too lazy to want to put on tights in the morning for work. While I am a lover of denim, I usually prefer it in anything besides jeans. But they have grown on me like a fungus and when you find the right ones that fit you great, you just want to wear them all the time. My new favorites are the Skinny Pin-up Jeans from the Rebel Wilson x Angels collection. I adore this jean, such a great comfortable true to size fit and they come in a bunch of different version as well. These crop ankle light wash distressed pair with embellishments are literally everything. Perfect jean to easily dress up or down, they were definitely the star of the show.

Jacket//Top//Jeans//Shoes//Bag

Winter Pineapple

Hi Lovies,

One of my favorite things to do is take some of my spring/summer pieces and winter-fy them. This is a great way for me to be able to wear certain pieces that I really love during the colder months. Shopping my closet and remixing pieces is a great way to get my creative juices flowing. Not to mention how it saves me some money not having to buy new clothes for that particular season. That's when my Gwynnie  Bee subscription comes into play as well. When I received this gorgeous Pineapple Print Wrap Dress from Unique Vintage in my GB box, I was so happy but then I realized that it wasn't really season appropriate. But that wasn't going to stop me from wearing it now. Luckily also in my box was this stunning and warm Velvet Moto Jacket from INC International Concepts. I am literally obsessed with both of these piece. The dress is such a statement piece, super sexy and sophisticated. I've been looking for a velvet moto to add to my collection and I think I found it. The channel-quilted sleeves made this so edgy while the gorgeous green velvet gave the jacket such elegance. These two pieces paired so well together and the jacket added the extra warmth I need to wear this now.

Jacket//Dress//Shoes//Bag

Leather Love

Hi Lovies,

When it comes to the Fall, I am all about wearing different fabrics and textures. One of my favorites fabrics to wear is of course leather. Now most of my leather pieces are faux and there's nothing wrong with that. A lot of the faux leather choices that are out there for plus are made very well and look just as good as the real. Another thing I love about leather is how versatile it is. Most people associate it with being edgy but it can also be very feminine as well. I like the best of both worlds and decided to incorporate them together to create this look which I call Elegantly Edgy. I love a good print and if you've been following me for a while then you know I am obsessed with anything animal print. This Giraffe Print Off the Shoulder Top was the perfect pairing for the skirt. The print added some contrast to the look as well as a touch of sexiness.

Jacket//Top//Skirt//Shoes//Bag

 

Floral Love

Hi Lovies,

It's hard to believe that this past Saturday was in the upper 80's here in NYC. I could actually pull out my sandals and let me tootsies be free. Not to mention grabbing something floral from my closet that will make a statement as well. You already know my love of bold prints, bright colors and fun florals for the spring/summer seasons. Finding a fun floral is not always easy but when you do, definitely take advantage especially when you can find in one of your fav silhouettes. The Kate Dress from Roaman's was the perfect addition to my wardrobe for the season. The shirt dress design along with the beautiful blue floral print made this such a lively dress. I love the structure feel of it and how easy it was to wear with the flattering trapeze style fit. The versatility of this dress makes it easy to wear in so many ways. Whether you wear it for work or play, this dress will definitely be a head turner.

Jacket//Dress//Shoes//Bag//Necklace

 

Who What Wear

Hi Lovies,

I know I am totally late to the party with the Who What Wear Collection for Target. Honestly I don't know what took me so long to actually buy something. I've loved everything they've had since they first launched last year with their spring collection. Since then they have been adding to the collection with each season and I've been loving it. Not only has the pieces been on trend, stylish and fashion forward but they made this collection size inclusive. The collection is available in plus with sizes ranging from 14W-26W which in my book is pretty amazing. Their newest stuff definitely caught my eye and I ended up buying quite a few pieces. I just really loved the Retro-Modern vibe of the collection. The simple colors, patterns and silhouette of the pieces are such a refreshing and effortless look for the spring.

Jacket//Dress//Shoes//Bag

Valentine's Day Red

Hi Lovies,

When it comes to Valentine's Day, the color red is highly associated with this day. Everyone want to wear this color for the day of Love. I am a girl who loves to incorporate color into her everyday looks but unfortunately red wasn't always one of the colors I gravitated too. It took me a long while to warm up to wearing it, I started out with pops of it in my accessories, like shoes or bags. Then I slowly moved into actually wearing red in my clothing. Now I take on the color red like a champ without a problem. I never realized how powerful this color was and how it made me feel when I wore it. Wearing this Shirt Dress was definitely one of those moments, it immediately commanded attention. I loved that it had black pinstripes for a menswear feel as well as adding some contrast to the bold color. With it's classic and sophisticated look, this dress can be worn for work or for Valentine's Day with your special someone.

Dress//Jacket//Shoes//Bag//Belt

Weekend Wear: Cozy Sweater

Hi Lovies!

After a long week of work, there's nothing better than enjoying my weekends. The weekends are usually spent with my Beau and of course with my Instagram Wives taking blog phots and doing brunch. Last year I had the pleasure of moving into my fellow IG wife's Darlene house, I am her downstairs tenant. One of the best things about moving into her house besides being closer to my blogger boos, was the fact that she had a dog. My baby Skittles unfortunately passed away almost 2 years ago and little Anakin has definitely filled that void of having a beloved pet. He's one of the sweetest, cutest and funniest dogs I ever met and I love him. It's amazing what the love of a dog can do and make you feel, seeing his little face just makes me smile every time. Some weekends I just want to throw on something cozy and just chill with him. It's always fun and he just loves being outside, running around, enjoying the day and barking at squirrels. He's just a hoot!

Sweater//Jacket//Jeans//Sneakers

Must Have Jackets For Fall

Hi Lovies,

For not being the biggest fan of the colder temps, I have quite a collection of outerwear. This is one of the few things I enjoy about the fall/winter, that I can delve into my closet and start rocking my favorite jackets. Whether it be using it for layering purposes, tying it around your waist for a funky look or just want an accent piece to drape over your shoulders. There's just something about a piece of outerwear that can take a look to the next level. Here are my top five favorite must have jackets for the fall.

Leather and Chiffon

Hi Lovies,

It's safe to say that I am a moto jacket junkie. As crazy as that sounds my goal is to have one in every color of the rainbow. At the moment, I have quite a few in different styles, fabrics and colors but the one you can never have enough of is black. I know you must be thinking, "why have multiple of the same color?" Well a black moto is definitely a staple color to have in your wardrobe. It instantly add that perfect amount of edge to any look. But as generic as the color may be, not all are the same. It's the detail on the jacket that differentiates it from the next. When I saw this Moto with Chiffon from the Ashley Nell Tipton collection with JC Penney, I couldn't add it to my cart fast enough. This jacket was definitely in a class by itself with the flowing chiffon lower half and cropped length style. Besides the chiffon that was so unique for a moto jacket, the beautiful rose gold hardware is another. I've never come across a jacket with such well thought out detailing. This isn't an everyday jacket but it's great to have that special one that you can pull out of your arsenal and be a showstopper.

Jacket, Top, Jeans//Shoes

Christian Siriano x Lane Bryant

Hi lovies,

This past Monday I had the pleasure of attending the Christian Siriano for Lane Bryant runway show at the United Nations. OMG, I am still reeling from the experience, it was just an amazing day. The runway show was on the open patio and the day couldn't have been more perfect for it. The space was all a buzz with so many people from bloggers, influencers, media and celebrities. To say I was beyond giddy was an understatement. As we waited for the show to start, everyone mingled, took pictures and just hung out. Finally we took out seats and the show began, it was just breath taking. I loved that it was no only models who adorned the cat walk but bloggers as well. People were engulfed in the beauty of every pieces that strutted down the runway. At the end Danielle Brooke walked down the runway like a yellow bird, she was a total vision. 

Jacket & Sunglasses - Lane Bryant//Dress - Eloquii/Shoes - Torrid//Bag (similar) - JCPenney

The Perfect Moto

Hi Lovies,

The love I have for moto jackets runs deep, like really deep! If you been following the blog, you know I have moto jackets galore, it's become a joke among my friends. Different colors, fabrics, styles, you name it, I've got it. But honestly to me, motos are like your undies, you can never have too many. So you can imagine my excitement when I saw this one from Modamix. With a heartbeat skipping moment, it was love at first sight, it has stripes people, STRIPES! This jacket was definitely something I didn't have in my collection and instantly became (cue Golem's voice) "my precious!". I'm literally looking for any excuse to wear this, either to work, on the weekends, with my PJ's, it's an obsession. The Jaime Jacket is made extremely well and actually looks and feel like real leather. The white and black stripes makes this a classic, never going out of style and can be wore for several seasons. Everyone needs this jacket in their wardrobe, and it's only $31 right now! 

Moto Jacket & Top c/o Modamix//Skirt (similar) - Charlotte Russe//Shoes - Fullbeauty//Bag - Kate Spade

Fall Fashion Faceoff #FFfaceoff: Tartan (Plaid) Trend

Hi Lovies!

As you all I know I am not a fan of the fall/winter seasons, so to get myself in the mood I decided to join Kelly's of MasqueMag awesome Fall Fashion Faceoff Challenge! I think this challenge is great because it pushes me to get more involved in the throws of the Fall Fashion. Tartan/Plaid has become a major trend for this season and is spreading like wild fire. I've never been crazy about plaid but I have to say I've seen some cute and fashionable pieces in many of my favorite plus size stores. So I took the plunge and went with this amazing emerald green plaid Moto Jacket from MYNT 1792 via Gwynnie Bee.