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What I Wore: Red Sweater and Brown Wide Leg Pants

May 8, 2013

I am not a big fan of dry cleaning clothes mainly because of the expense and past experience. The last time I brought a load to the cleaners, I forked over $60 plus and when I got home and unveiled my clothes from under the plastic, it was covered in cat hair. Long, orange, blondish [...]

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What I Wore: Fuchsia Pants and Blouse with Tuxedo Jacket

March 11, 2013

    What I Wore: I took a break from all of that black and wore something men’s inspired and bright. Blazer: Charter Club one-button tuxedo blazer from Macys (similar: Denim & Supply Velvet Tuxedo Jacket $83.99 or Rock and Republic Colorblock Tuxedo Blazer $24.00) | Blouse: Petite Vibrant Tie Neck Top blouse from Ann Taylor [...]

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Salmon and Glen Plaid

February 25, 2013

I realize that it’s been a while since I posted a recent outfit photo. I have not had access to a photographer in weeks now. However, lack of access to a photographer is not the only reason that I’ve been absent from my blog. A second project (more on that later), body image drama, and [...]

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How To Wear Mixed Prints

January 23, 2013

Last week I came across this post Dear Lucky Magazine  over at Grit and Glamour regarding the “unfortunate” styling choices in Lucky Magazine’s January issue. [Disclosure: I am a contributor to Lucky Magazine's Community]. The first picture showed one of their models with a mixed print getup that made my lower jaw drop to the [...]

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Peplums, The Sartorial Cure For Muffin Top

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I’ve been carrying my pouch (aka muffin top) for most of my adult life. It has generated many “are you expecting questions” and is the reason why I recently started a collection of girdles and other stretchy support under things to help keep the pudge at bay.  This peplum top seems to be the  kryptonite [...]

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My Amazing Find!

January 7, 2013

Just when I thought I was totally over and done with that atrocity and privacy thief known as Facebook, something good actually came from it today.  There it was, a friend request from a childhood friend from my native Jamaica. I don’t remember if I have ever written about it, but my childhood home is [...]

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Lace Blouse and Glen Plaid Pants

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I’ve been on a thrift dry spell of lately so I couldn’t believe my luck when I found these Ann Taylor glen plaid pants, in perfect condition, neatly pressed and stain free sitting on the racks at our local Savers. They are a little long so I pulled out these really old stiletto heeled ankle [...]

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Leather Trimmed Pencil Skirt and Purple Top

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I love leather and one of the biggest fashion trends right now are leather-trimmed apparel. Since this is probably the only way that I will get away with wearing leather into the office (shoes and jacket not included, of course) I didn’t hesitate to add this pencil skirt to my collection. I thought this was [...]

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Work Friendly Statement Blouses

November 16, 2012

Add style to your work wardrobe by swapping  that basic wardrobe staple, the white button front shirt, for a statement blouse.  These stylish blouses can make a statement all on their own. No accessories or completer pieces are required. I love them because they work well for every occasion and looks great with skirts, jeans [...]

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New To My Closet: Black and Tan Color Block Clutch

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I was in the market for a clutch that could do double time for day and evening; was affordable, eye catching and was large enough to fit my ginormous personal digital assistant (aka Samsung Galaxy II), keys, lip gloss, debit card and drivers license.  After making my selection, this clutch arrived quickly c/o of Princess-Sparkle.com in packaging that [...]

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