Burnt Orange, Cobalt and Polka Dots

Hi all...Great Monday Morning!

I had a pretty good weekend.  It was pretty uneventful but that isn't a bad thing. 

Me and the boys got out and enjoyed the beautiful weather on Saturday. 

It was gorgeous and just had me all ready for Spring!

I am at work today but don't feel bad for me because we observe President's day at the end of the year along with Veteran's day and Columbus day and get the week after Christmas off. 

Today's outfit was inspired by the fabulous Prissy over at Rush Our Fashion.  Prissy, did a post on her blog some time ago and I said then that I would put together something similar because I had the pieces and I loved her look.  I am just getting around to doing it. 

See my inspiration for this outfit, Prissy's version here.

I opted to go with some Cobalt shoes and purse.  As you may have noticed, orange and blue are faves of mine to pair. 

It was a beautifully breezy day.  I wish I had on a dress or something flowy to create some photo magic...lol.

Burnt Orange Slacks & Polka Dot Cropped Jacket: Thirfted Black Button Up: Burlington
Purse: Charming Charlie Shoes: Dollhouse Jewella

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It's a TWOFER 'cause it's a Lovely Day!

Happy Sunday Gals!

This has been the most restful weekend ever!  Yesterday I only got out the bed to eat and go to the bathroom.  It was good!  With the weather being really cold and gloomy, I felt like doing absolutely nothing and didn't feel bad about it.  My guys didn't bother me and all I kept singing was

Lovely day, lovely day, lovely day, LOVE-LY DAY!

Now the question is which version?  Ummm, Let's see...

Kirk Franklin?

Maroon 5?

Jill Scott?  love hers but...

It was the Originale...

Bill Withers!

Serious feel good music...Lovely day, lovely day...

Alright...today's post is a TWOFER!  Yes, two outfits in one post :-)

So let's get on with it

I wore this first outfit to work on Friday and then Mr. Mac and I went to see Red Tails that evening.   *side note* Please go see Red Tails...for more reasons than one!

I opted for no pops of color for no reason other than sometimes I just like to stay neutral.

 

I actually took these pics today because I didn't get a chance take any on Friday.

It was freeeezing out there, brrrrr!

The Fit:

Jeans - Levis

Polka Dot Blouse - NY & Co.

Cable Knit Sweater Vest - Walmart

Booties - K&G

Houndstooth Scarf - Burlington

Belt - Burlington

Rose Ring & Watch - Street Vendor

Purse - Ann Taylor Loft thrifted

This next outfit was worn to church a couple of weeks ago.  I kept forgetting to post these pics, hence the twofer today.  Pretty simple looks for both but sometimes simple is better.

As you see I had to go to Club Wegman's (the grocery store) after church and decided to put on my combat boots for comfort.  Yeah, I roll like that!  Judge me if you like.

The Fit:

Top: Burlington

Skirt: Thrifted

Belt: Target

Clutch: Leather Man

Shoes: K&G

Combat Boots: Barefeet Shoes

Watch: Ashley Stewart

Random Accessories

As usual, I really appreciate you stopping by.

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Now off to watch my Giants...Let's go BIG BLUE!

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EBEW: Black & White...w/ Some PYTHON!

*Updated 1/17/12*
I am participating a shoe link up with Real Girl Glam
Please check out all the firece shoes over there!

~Tavia

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Well alright alright!  How y'all doin?

Today's outfit post is for my link up with everyone at Everybody Every Wear! 

As you can see, this month's challenge is Black and White.  Now I know I mentioned it before, but I LOVE wearing black and white.  So needless to say I was excited to participate.  Talk about an easy challenge.  I previously did a post wearing black and white HERE, and it is one of my faves.  Black and white almost always turns out to be such a classic look.  If you don't believe me, click the link below to head over to EBEW and you will see exactly what I am talking about.  Those ladies are looking gorgeous!  In my outfit here, I decided to focus on the white with a touch of black and python.  I truly adore wearing white, I always feel so fresh and so clean, clean! (OutKast, circa 2000) That's until I rub up against something and then be mad about it for the rest of the day!  UGH! *breathe*

 ...I'm dressed so fresh and so clean...so fresh and so clean, clean!  *side note*  I love OutKast :-)

I know most of my fellow bloggers will not crucify me for wearing white pants this time of year because most of you are rule breakers too! *wink*  Let's tell the fashion police what's up!  What do they know?

So I got this bag over the holiday break and couldn't wait to carry it but opted to wait until I found the right shoes.  Did I find the right ones? 

The 'so Fresh & so Clean' Fit:

Sweater: Thrifted $2.99

Black Blouse: Burlington

Pants: Thrifted $4.99

Shoes: Move Over by Chinese Laundry via Amazon

they are cheaper at 6pm but they didn't have my size...boo!

Belt: Burlington

Purse: Charming Charlie ( I love this store)

Fishnets: Target

Watch: Ashley Stewart

Necklace: Streets of NYC

Random Bangles

Sunnies: Kenneth Cole Reaction

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I Rock: Outerwear!

Happy Holidays Fashion Friends!

I'm excited to participate in another link party!  'Tis the season to party, right?  This time I am partying with FASH DET.  The fashion bloggers of Detroit have decided to rock outerwear! YAY!  Glad they invited all of us who are not from Detroit.  I will admit since I've started to blog I have been neglecting to feature my coats and outer jackets.  Shame on me.  So needless to say I was thrilled to participate.  Now on to the coats!  Let's rock!!

This first Coat look is one of my faves...the Pea Coat!  I love any kind of pea coat.  I paired my wool blend winter white pea coat with my fleece cobalt ruffle scarf  made by mom (in which I think I will do my  first give away soon..stay tuned!)  Winter has a sneaky way of making us cover up all our beautiful goodies in our wardrobe so we have to find ways to express our sense of style with our outerwear.  This jacket and scarf helps me express myself without effort.  Can you all hear me expressing myself?!?  lol

Pea Coat: Ashley Stewart (about 3-5 years ago)

Fleece Ruffle Scarf:  Made My Ms. D (my mom)

Scarf comes in several prints and colors.  See the purple here in a previous post.

If interested email me @ msroyalt@gmail.com

This  next coat  is my baaaaby!  I've had this coat for several years now.  It actually started out to be more functional than anything but quickly turned to be a major fashion staple for me in the winter.  OK, y'all...I despise my legs to be cold! Because of this I wasn't wearing skirts or dresses in the winter time much until I found this maxi princess cut dress coat.  About 10 or 11 years ago I went searching for the perfect wool coat.  My only criteria was that it had to be as long as possible to cover up my gams.  So when I started to look it was more for function...the fashion was secondary.  Well...needless to say I was happy when I found this baby!  I have loved it from the day I bought it.  I have changed the buttons on it twice and get excited when I get it out the cleaners for the first time every season. 

Also, every time this coats makes its first appearance for the season, my darling hubby says, without fail "Luke, I am you father" he calls it my Darth Vader coat...Please don't judge him. lol

Although it is a dress coat and I wear it to church regularly, I have chosen to actually dress it down at times.  You know... get the feel of the celebrity in the "furs and distressed jeans" look?  Because this coat is very warm...in the dead of winter, jeans, boots and a funky hat and scarf sets it off!  Did I tell you all I love my coat?!? 

Maxi Princess Cut Dress Coat: Burlington Coat Factory

Shoes: Go Jane (as seen in previous post)

 FASH DET...thanks for inviting me to the lovely party! :-)

Thank you all for reading.

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A Bus Partying Santa Baby!

*UPDATE* January 6, 2011
I wanted to participate in Bloggers Do It Better Sequin Edition and haven't had a chance to take any pictures wearing more sequin, so I submitted this previous post!  Sparkle Sparkle everyone!






Hey there fashion peeps!

I had a pretty decent and eventful weekend.  Alright let me tell you...I have a pretty hip momma and it was her birthday weekend.  How she decided to celebrate her birthday was to get a party bus.  That's right, ma dukes said let's party on a bus.  So this is exactly what we did.  The itineray was to party on the bus and make a few pit stops.  Because we are in the DMV (DC, MD, & VA area) during the winter it is COLD!!!  I mean, the hawk was out Saturday night.  I knew it was going to be cold so I had to come up with a fit that was fashionable, festive yet functional.  Functional being, keeping my buns from freezing off.  You would think being a native NY'er having to walk to school in a foot of snow uphill both ways, I could handle it...NOT!  Here is what I came up with.

  

               

I also used this fit to participate in Bloggers Rock the Colors of Christmas link party

&

  for the For Style Sake's Santa Baby Contest. 

I just took off the denim trousers and put on a skirt and a different pair of shoes. 
If you have a minute I would appreciate if you could stop by and vote :-)

 What's up with the look on my face...smh



The Fit

Black Blazer: K&G

Denim Trousers: Thrifted

Black Skirt: ? (had it forever)

Black Blouse: Burlington

Sequin Tank: Dots

Scarf (worn as a tie): Random Vendor

Booties and Shoes: Go Jane

Red & Gold Earrings: DIY

Here is the Birthday Diva Ms. D aka Ma D aka D Ma (what my boys call her)...isn't she fabulous?!? 

One other pic, I wanted to share...me at the MLK memorial.  This was one of the party bus pit stops.  This is an AWESOME memorial!!  I wish it wasn't so cold so that we could enjoy it more.   

Thanks for reading.

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Double the Pleasure....

Hey Fashionistas !

I hope you are all well. I won't waste any time babbling with small talk, I have some business to take care of.  Today's post will feature TWO casual outfits!  Double the pleasure, double the fun!  That's right, It's a two for one!  I know we all love those, now don't we?

*warning* picture heavy

Fit #1

HOUNDSTOOTH

As you know Houndstooth have been trending with the celebs and in the fashion world. I'm loving that because I love houndstooth and it has always been a staple in my arsenal.  I love it in and "out" of style.  This jacket was purchased about 3 or 4 years ago from Burlington for $12.99!  And that wasn't a sale price.  I was walking through the store and they just got them in as they were still on the rolling rack.  Because of it being houndstooth, I stopped dead in my tracks. My jaw hit the floor when I saw the price.  I was so surprised I had to look at all the other tags because I just knew it was a mistake, lol.  No mistake.  Needless to say, I walked right to the register without a second thought.  It isn't a flimsy jacket either.  It has a lining and some weight to it.  Few years later and several trips to the cleaners, I still rock it like I bought it yesterday.  I have gotten more than my money's worth from it!

 

Fit #1

Houndstooth Jacket: Burlington

Jeans: Gloria Vanderbilt via Burlington

Lace Blouse: Target (I also have it in off white seen here)

Booties: Rugged Warehouse

Belt: Burlington

Ruffle Scarf: Made by D (my momma)

Purse: Streets of NYC

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Fit #2

COLOR BLOCKING w/ Sequin

As the Houndstooth, color blocking is nothing new but I still love doing it as if it was just introduced yesterday.  In this outfit, I used two of my favorite colors to color block.  And yes...I have on a blazer...AGAIN!  You've seen this one before here, where I used the same two colors...OK so sue me!  I just love this color combo.  I wore this last Friday to a get together with some friends to celebrate a birthday.

 

Fit #2

Blazer - Thrifted

Sequin top - Thrifted

Jeggings: Ashley Stewart via thrift store

Booties: Go Jane

Zebra belt: Target

Earrings: DIY

Random accessories

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