What's in your Bag

As you read this post, I’ll be out of town on a nice lil trip in celebration of ‘wait for it’, wait for it - MY BIRTHDAY! It rolls around in 3 short days on Tuesday the 1st of March and I am beside myself with excitement. For no reason whatsoever I love to announce my birthday to any and everyone that cares (or doesn’t care for that matter) to know. Just compliment my look on the 1st of March and you’ll hear, “thanks, it’s my birthday today” of course with a solid grin spread across my face. Honestly, a kid in a candy store doesn’t even begin to describe me on my birthday - HILARIOUS! I also tend to celebrate all month long. Don’t ask me why cos ‘thats just da way it iiiiz (in my Tupac voice) hehe.

I love the simplistic yet chic effect of an all white look. While screaming summer, it also makes a stylish late winter ensemble. Also a great inspiration for Spring /Summer that’s just around the corner. This crisp tailored pants paired with a mock ribbed turtle neck top look is a repeat offender styled previously here. This time I accented it with a clear lucite bag, goat hair collar, an orange coat off and on and a pair of green sling backs. 

I love the versatility of this clear lucite bag in terms of being able to switch out the colored inner pouches to match my getup or heck leaving it clear with the contents in full view like I did here. 

I carry big bags cos I haul a lot of things. This mini however fits only very few little items at a time and in most cases those would be lipstick and keys. This time it was just my phone. Gosh I have such a love hate relationship with the size of the iPhone 6plus. 

What’s in your bag?

Deets

Pants - Zara

Top - 

Bag - Old (similar here)

Fur Collar - Roksanda (here)

Thank you for stopping by and keep thinking the purple thoughts, Xo.

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What's in your Bag

Skirt Over Pants - Work Flow

Hi readers, how was your week? Mine totally put the 'b' in busy. It was the 100th day of school on Tuesday. Groundhog day too. So it was unending activities and boy do I feel like I was run over by a truck. And then there's Valentine's day and Presidents day coming up next week. Life of a teacher.

But I'm glad you are here, welcome back!

 I did mention here that I'd start 'Work Flow' a new series that'd show my work looks in response to messages I receive on my Facebook page. I thought I'd share the first work look in a few weeks but following a few compliments on this look on Wednesday, I thought, 'why not now'. I got home from work, touched up my face, popped the lashes on and clicked away.

It’s still all about layering at this time of year. How about a skirt over look? To work on Wednesday I wore a layered poncho, waist pants and a skirt over. Ponchos are hugely popular at this time of the year and this one gets bonus points for being layered and super cute.

I personally love skirts over dresses but today I’m showing how I styled it over pants. This trend is far from new but influencers all over are taking it from runway to street. If you’re just getting your feet wet with this trend, then skinny pants are the safe way to go since you get the leggings vibe with it. 

I love love waist pants for their ability to hide love handles and any bulges at all. Another very valid  reason I love them is the lengthening factor. So if legs for miles is your thing, you must be loving up on them too. Ugh, how could I forget the flat abs without going under the knife?

There are a plethora of ways to style these pants but I chose to do it with a ribbed turtleneck tucked in so the zipper detail on pants was in view. Gotta show off that cinched waist right? How do you style yours?

 Want to give your layering skills a new lease? Throw on a skirt over your pants or dresses and look totally too cool for school. I did, literally. Your thoughts?

Deets

Turtleneck Top - Forever 21

Skirt - Express

Neck Cuff -  H&M

Boots - Bebe

Pants - Bebe

Bag - Louis Vuitton

Fedora - Nordstrom

Thanks a whole lot for stopping by and you guessed it - Keep thinking the purple thoughts, Xo.

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Trend Forward Sleeves

Trends trends trends, can’t live with them, can’t live without them. I’ve had statement making' sleeves on rotation for a minute. Styled one on the blog here and showing another look today. They add interest and def. make a look stand out more. 

I’m pretty sure you’ve seen this cool trend of extra long sleeves everywhere. They extend far below the regular length and come flared or even poufy sometimes. Street style has been abuzz with it and most 'it' girls are already on board. How about you? Sported one lately? No? Oh c’mon! You'll love it, I promise.

A slit that extends far above the regular allowed for practicality using my hands without an element of clumsiness while wearing this one. I paired it with black layered print cuff tapered pants and accessorized with a gold plate and chain belt, buckle top heels, a faux fox fur stole, a red bag (my new favorite clutch, I keep reaching for it, lol) for some color pop and was ready to burst a move. I have to admit I looked effortlessly stylish. 

Hello FI readers!

What are your thoughts on this simplistic chic look? 

On my Facebook fan page, (please like if you haven’t), I’m celebrating 100K fans this week (dancing emoji) and the messages I receive the most are to show my work looks and a different hair style. What better way to celebrate this milestone than to give my wonderful readers what they have asked for? I'll start a new 'Work Flow’ series and every so often I’ll post my work look. I hope you enjoy this new series. Ummm, I’ll also work on the hair style, hehe.

Deets

Shirt - Omelya (here)

Pants - Gianni Versace (Similar here)

Bag - Saint Laurent (here)

Sunnies - Quay Australia (here)

Thank you for stopping by, keep thinking the purple thoughts, Xo.

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