I'm Gonna Be Me in My Chucks!

What It Do?!?

OK...roll with me because this will definitely be a random...well sorta.  One of the lessons I had to learn early in life was that my life is exponentially better when I work at doing what pleases me (and God) and not others.  When I do this a large percent of the time I am really really happy.  Hence the inception of this blog.  I truly enjoy doing it and for the most part it is simple.

See the thing is I don't walk around tying to be what I'm not. I don't waste my time trying to get what you got. I work at pleasing me 'cuz I can't please you and that's why I do what I do. My soul flies free like a willow tree do wee do wee do weeeeeee...

Incense is burning so I'm feelin right...aight

LOL!

Erykah Badu's Appletree came to mind when I battled back and forth to post this look because I thought it was nothing special. I wore it over the weekend spending a real casual time with some friends. Then I had to smack myself and apologize for my quick slip of judgement. I know my blog and the outfits I wear will not appeal to everyone and I am truly cool with that.

Now having said this,  I want to encourage anyone reading this to just be you and not worry about pleasing everybody with every decision you make.  Whether it be during blogging or anything else. 

Just continue to do you!  If your intentions are pure, it will work out.

If you are not careful you can easily slip in that hole. 

I will continue to remind myself as much as needed.

Vest & Levi shorts: Thrifted  Sneakers: Converse Chuck Taylor All Stars 

2 Neon Belts: Forman Mills  2 cut bandanas for pocket squares   random accessories

So...let me be clear.  I appreciate EVERY reader, EVERY comment and EVERY time each of you click my link.  And this is because I truly you believe you don't have to pick from my apple tree and be down. *wink*

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No Fuss Denim Romper - BFSC!

Hey Y'all!

It has been almost two weeks since I lasted posted.  I was on a posting roll and then got smacked by that weird unexpected storm that hit the DMV and other parts of the Northeast.  That darn storm left me with no power for almost a week! It was a pure nuisance.  Then I am dealing with a health issue that is really testing my faith.  So needless to say, I was not in the mood to post and even if I was, it would have been a major challenge without power.  UGH! OK moooooving on! You know I like to keep it light around here...lol.

This past weekend, the Mr. wanted to lift my spirits by taking me on a date.  Things didn't work out the way they were suppose to but we made the best of it.  (Tony...I appreciate you!) As I mentioned, I was not really in the mood so I put on my no fuss denim romper.  I had it well over a year and I don't wear it much.

  
I am not big on rompers but they do come in handy (as do dresses) when you don't want to have to put too much thought into different pieces.  It wasn't until I actually started getting dressed when I was able to get out the "no fuss" mood...hence the funky Aldo wedges (instead of some black sandals I was gonna put on) and accessories.

The picture lighting is off so you can't see that the big stone in the bracelet and in the ring is turquoise.
So I took another picture of the accessories in the house.

I am crossing the sleeveless item of Jasifer's Big Fat Summer Challenge!

We are getting down to the wire!  Bikini here I come!!!  

By the way, I have an funny and interesting story about that.

I will tell you about it when I post it.  Stay tuned!

Another reason I opted for this romper is because although it is denim, it is lightweight and with it being sleeveless it was great to combat this 100+ heat we are having.

 It tiz T n T Mac!

 Tony loves to wear pink. As they say...a man comfy in his manhood can wear pink.  

The ironic part is although I wear it, it is not my favorite on me.  

So he probably wears it more than I do. lol.

Romper: Ashley Stewart  Wedges: ALDO  Ring: Target  Clutch, Belt & Accessories: NYC 

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Oxymorons & BFSC!

Hi y'all!  

Happy Monday and all that good stuff there!

What is an oxymoron?  Merriam-Webster's definition is...

A combination of contradictory or incongruous words (as cruel kindness); broadly : something (as a concept) that is made up of contradictory or incongruous elements

Here are some common oxymorons:

 Government Organization

Act Naturally

Exact Estimate

Diet Ice Cream

Jumbo Shrimp

And some fashion related oxymorons:

Casual Chic

One Size Fits All

Natural Make-up

Long Sleeve T-shirt

Tight Slacks

Annnnnd....

Me wearing this tropical dress in NYC a.k.a. the concrete jungle!  A serious 'oxymoronic' concept!

This dress has the Caribbean or some other tropical paradise written all over it, so it was fun to throw it on far from the Caribbean to be comfortable while shopping.

 

I was born and raised in the Bronx and I don't get back as often as I used to but when I do, I immediately catch the NY vibe.  You know...the moving and shaking vibe.  No matter what you got going on, you have to get where you need to be in a hurry.  Nothing relaxed about the city.  Another reason having this relaxed maxi on is an oxymoron.

This dress is also striking strapless off the list for Jasifer's Big Fat Summer Challenge

I love to people watch and I took a breather and sat in Greeley Square and had a good time. 

New Yorkers are a very unique breed of people.  The best entertainment ever!  

Well...almost better than a Broadway show...lol

 

There are a few things that definitely speak "New Yorkan" to me and I captured a few of them.

 

A hot dog stand, the yellow cab and Mr. Softee.  I didn't get a chance to get a sloppy slice of New York Pizza (darnit!) and I forgot to get a pic of my coconut icee I had from a street vendor. I didn't catch any street performers either.  Oh well...there will definitely be a next time.

Dress: Dots (Want it? Click to check availability at a store near you)
  Sandals: BCBGirls via Off Broadway Purse: Charming Charlie 

Random accessories

Shout out to Ma Dukes for snapping my pics for me even though she gave me a hard time!

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BFSC: Silk Flowers

Happy Friday!

The HEAT won last night!  YES!!! 

I root for all teams New York but I wanted LeBron to get that monkey off his back.  I'm happy for him, D Wade and the rest of them...even Juwon Howard. 

Congrats to the Miami Heat and all the Miami Fans! 

I wish I was in South Beach to party with you all!

This is gonna be a great weekend.  I am on tap for some retail therapy in my home city...

the great NYC!  Yayyyy!!!  I am hoping to get some pics in...we will see.  I am a bad blogger when it comes to that.  I will try my best.

Today's installment for Jasifer's Big Fat Summer Challenge is to mark something I wouldn't normally wear off the list.  The funny thing about this challenge is that a few thing that I wouldn't normally wear was already on the list.  So I had to find something else.  The good thing is that with my style evolution since the inception of this blog, that list is getting smaller.  Woohoo!

Printed or floral pants/jeans is something I normally wouldn't wear.

And another one down!

I didn't wear printed pants before because I thought my thighs were to 'voLUMPtous' to bring any attention to them.  Well, I am over it and I better be because short shorts are up next I think...lol.

I recently thifted these silk floral pants for $5 I almost let them go but I said to myself "Why not?"

because the floral print is trending big time.  Then I thought it went perfectly with this top I thrifted some time ago.  I am pretty sure it was less than $5 (I have a hard time spending more than $5 on a piece...lol)  I was going for the jumpsuit look.  A few folks at work thought it was and I was like...YES!!! LOL

I paired the silk flowers with an also thrifted tangerine silk button-up shirt for some color.

This shirt can also be see here.

Woop woop! I can't say it enough how grateful I am for starting this blog and gaining some great inspiration from my fellow bloggers.  It has really given me the umph I needed in my personal style!

The Fit:

All clothing items thirfted!

Shoes: Michael Antonio

Belt: Target

random accessories

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Stay fly and stay tuned!