Layered Run DMC Tee

Greeting greeting greetings!!!

It has been more than a minute and I am soooo ashamed to call myself a blogger.  This time the only thing I can blame is my busy schedule as if we all don't have busy schedules. tsk tsk tsk.

For those who have been following me for a while, you may remember that my boys play football.  Well, this year I took a more active role with my youngest son's team and let me say that this has been major work.More on that later. 

Yesterday I went shopping, to a movie to see Flight and dinner.  This was my outfit of choice.

 

It was a gorgeous day yesterday so I decided to do a couple of layers.

I dressed up my Run DMC tee with some colored jeans, a houndstooth button up and pumps.

 

 

I am quick to layer a tee with a button up. 

Great way to do layers when it is not quite cool enough for a sweater

 

 

The pumps were a good idea until I realized how much I was going to be on my feet. Then I decided to do away with the cute factor and put on my comfy chucks.

 

 

It is amazing sometimes the different tone an outfit takes when you put on flats of some sort.

 

 

 

Houndstooth Button up and Brick Jeans: Thrifted   RunDMC tee: Target (Men's Section)

Pumps: Faryl Robin Sneakers: Converse Chuck Taylor   Bag: Flea Market

 

OK...now back to football.  My youngest son's team is undefeated, repeat conference and state champions going into the regional this coming Saturday.  If they win on Saturday, they will advance to the Nationals in Florida.  This is why I have been so busy.  On top of the regular things that come with extra curricular activites, we have been actively fundraising to raise money for this trip.  Last year we opted to not go and one of the biggest reasons was because we didn't have the money. 

 

Wooohooo!!!  Get em boys!!!

 

With this being said, football season will not be over for another 5 weeks, so I am not going to pretend to be here too much often until after but I will certainly try my best.  Thank you in advance for sticking with me. 

 

Blessings!!!

 

Stay fly and stay tuned!

 

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Thrift Shop the Trend!

Hey y'all...Wanna see the rest of this outfit and see what I say about thrift shopping for trendy items?  Well, then check out my guest post over at LA Lynn's!
http://lalynnsshoppe.blogspot.com/

If you don't already know and love Lynn, you will after visiting her blog!

Edited this post June 12, 2012 to participate in

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.

Stay tuned and stay fly!

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

I'm Mingling!

Tangerine, Lemon and Blueberry!

Hey everybody!

Before I go any further let me say a special hello to all my new peeps! 

I am humbled to have you follow me.  Hugz and blog love to you all! 

Today we celebrate the life and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.  I hope you all found some time to reflect on what his efforts mean to your present day life.  I believe that because we've come along way from when Dr. King first set out to get some things changed, we tend to easily forget.  Yes, we've come a long way but we still have a some ways to go. 

Happy Birthday Dr. King! Continue to Rest in Peace!

Next, I would like to say that I have been featured at Black Fashion Bloggers.  This is my first feature!  Yayyy! I want to thank Nika over there for doing the feature and I would be honored if you all would go over there and check it out! 

Now...onto my outfit that I wore to church yesterday.

Tangerine, Lemon and Blueberry...a fruit salad and my fave...houndstooth!

I love how this outfit came together because of the vibrant colors.

The other thing I love about this outfit is that it is mostly thrifted!

 

The Fruity Fit:

Tangerine Blouse - Isaac Mizrahi for Target: Thrifted

Houndstooth Blouse: Thrifted

Black Maxi Skirt: Thrifted

Blueberry Handbag: Charming Charlie

Lemon Belt: Rainbow

Watch: Ashley Stewart

Random Bangles & Necklaces

Shoes: Old Mary Jane pumps from Nine West

(although you can't see them)

Thanks for stopping by

Stay fly and stay tuned!

I've been partying again!

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

Thanks for reading.

Stay fly and stay tuned!