Pink, Purple and Polka Dots

Hey Loves!

With the undertaking of re-branding myself, I have updated my wardrobe by purchasing new and current items while getting rid of dated items. I also had to learn how to utilize the old items to keep them current-does that make sense?

Anywho, today, with the weather being really nice, I was inspired to wear some bright colors but I immediately went back to my teaching days and asked myself “am I gonna look like a two-year-old?”  I mainly do one bright color or pastel with a solid base. For example, a white skirt and neon green blouse or blue checkered shorts and a white top.

Today, I wanted more so I selected a fuchsia button up blouse, bell-bottom denim jeans and a wedge sandal. I needed accessories so instead of basic silver I paired a lavender beaded necklace and matching earrings. Then, my hair decided not to cooperate (I am currently protective styling it with individual twist gathered in a  high bun, with Marley hair added for fullness)-my edges were doing what they wanted. To tame them, I added a purple scarf with white polka dots and tied it as a headband. Boy, was I scared to go to the mirror. However, when I went I was very pleased. The cut of the blouse and jeans defined my slim waist and accentuated my curves in just the right manner. The wedges add height and thus gives a slimming and elongating effect to my legs. The denim jean, although solid, has a retro look adding another flare to my look. The necklace adds a subtle contrast to the brightness of my shirts and ties my headband to the outfit.

bun with head band
bun with head band

Here is similar version of my outfit. Let me know what you think!

pink and purple

Re-Branding Myself…Quite the Process

Hey Loves!

So, with spring approaching and the new life blooming everywhere, I decided it was time for a personal change. I love my job and I love sharing my life with you, so I decided I should let other people know it. So, (as you can see) I am making changes to the blog and I even got some fancy new business cards (on recycled paper of course). I also made the plunge to update my wardrobe. Let me preface the following by publicly admitting I HATE TRYING ON CLOTHES! Like, I cant stand it. Maybe it is all of the truth in the one mirror or how I can be a small in one thing and a large in another. It just frustrates me!

Any who… I did it. I decided to update my wardrobe and not look like a twelve year old, or a preschool teacher. I decided to try new things and show off a bit of this body of I have been working so hard to perfect in the gym. It was difficult, but thanks to good friends, I got great guidance and did pretty good on the budget. I got all of the things pictured below for about $100. It doesn’t stop here, I still have more to go but I wanted to bring my spring/summer clothes in and see what need to go and stay. Stay tuned for more of budget friendly fashion finds!

P.s.-The Blue dress has a sexy racer back and the shorts are lace…yikes!

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