TGIF all!
I can’t believe the end of the Summer is already here (well unofficially)! It just seems like yesterday we were celebrating its arrival. And while Fall is one of my favorite seasons, it ushers in cooler temps and shorter days which makes me very unhappy. So today I’m bidding adieu to Summer in a colorful casual Friday outfit. See you next year Summer!
Have a wonderful Labor Day weekend!
Blazer: Ashley Stewart
Pants: Avenue
Shirt: Old Navy
Shoes: Nine West
TGIF all!
Since Fall is less than a month away (YAY!), Ive been starting to think of the transitional pieces in my closet. For me a button up shirt is one of the best transitional pieces I own. They can be worn alone with the sleeves rolled up or layered under jackets and sweaters. As with any new season a bunch of trends have popped up. Plaid has been crowned one of the seasons newest and I’m excited to try it. Since I’m new to plaid I kept it simple and went with a button down shirt. Keeping with my love of colors, I picked a plaid combo with colors I love. So heres my take on plaid for now and later!
What are some transitional pieces in your wardrobe?
Have a great weekend!
NOW
Shirt: Old Navy (paid $11 for this shirt!)
Shorts: Talbots
Sandals: Steve Madden
LATER
Skirt: Sejour (Nordstrom)
Shirt: Old Navy
Jacket: Old Navy
Shoes: Nine West
Happy Hump Day all!
Whoever created the saying “you need a vacation from the vacation” wasn’t lying! Im still daydreaming about exotic drinks, warm sun and sandy beaches. We get so caught up with our jobs, responsibilities and family we forget to take care of ourselves. It felt wonderful not be worried about stuff and just be in the moment. My time away reminded me that its okay to take a break from life. I promised myself to try and go on a vacation at least every 6-8 months. I won’t let another 2 1/2 years go by before I take another break.
How do you “get away from it all”?
Have a wonderful day!
P.S. Yes I am wearing the same outfit I wore on my vacation today! 🙂
Skirt: eShakti
Blouse: Gap Outlet
Necklace: Forever 21
Shoes: Nine West
Happy Monday all!
I hope everyone had a great weekend. I spent my weekend doing housework, laundry and errands…I know SO exciting! LOL
I made sure amidst all the fun I was having that I documented some of my outfits during my vacation. Since I didn’t have my trusty tripod I had to rely on my BFF and my godson, Alex to take my pics. It felt good to be casual and not dolled up for work. I spent the majority of my vacation lounging in bathing suits and shorts.
I promised myself this Summer I wasn’t going to wear skirted bottom with my tankini. To be honest I was really self conscious about my thighs being uncovered but by the second dip in the pool, all was forgotten! I love this pic of me in my tankini while on Governor’s Beach in Grand Turk. Thanks Alex for taking such a good pic!
Here are some more of my outfits from the week!
Have a wonderful day!
Happy Hump Day all! Hope you had a great weekend! Im still recuperating from my vacay and will tell you all about it on Friday! Until then, today’s guest post is from the wonderful Parker of Everyday Runway 365! I hope you enjoy her post!
Hello Grown & Curvy Women! My name is Parker Simmons & I am the creator of fashion/beauty blog Everyday Runway! My mission is to inspire women of all ages to embrace their bodies, accent their style and make the world their personal runway. I’m both flattered and thankful that Georgette invited me to stop by to share my love of accessories with you.
Accessories are such a critical part of any fashion ensemble. You can totally transform your look by simply changing your shoes and bag. For the sake of not being super long winded, I am going to focus on jewelry for this particular post. If you ever pop over to my blog, one thing you will notice is that I have an affinity for unique, statement necklaces.
I love to stand out! I have absolutely no boundaries when it comes to statement necklaces and love to work with designers that offer unique pieces. I am a high/low girl, which means I Prada on down to Good Will. With that being said, I want to tell you about 2 of my favorite necklace designers that I wear most frequently. First up is Atlanta based designer Rean Fisher.
Whenever I need something that’s truly ostentatious & ridiculously over the top, I always give Rean a call. Her collection, Enjeanious by Rean Fisher is a combination of copper wire and stones intricately combined together to create breathtaking, one of a kind pieces. I typically wear her runway pieces or something that is custom created for an ensemble that I am wearing. Rean’s pieces make you feel so amazing. All eyes will be on you because unless someone else is wearing one of her pieces, there will be nothing like it in the room. If you want a guaranteed showstopper, she is definitely your go-to designer. A Rean Fisher original doesn’t come cheap, but boy is it worth it!
With Celebrity Hairstylist Jason Griggers on FNO 2012
Finally, a collection that is not quite as bold, but still just as beautiful is Cayetano Legacy Collection. Founded by 3 first generation Filipino American sisters, Cayetano Legacy offers a broader range of pieces that are hand created by female artisans in the Philippines. The pieces are absolutely gorgeous, and are something that I wear almost daily. They are bold enough to be noticed, but not completely over the top.
The Cayetano Legacy Collection is also affordable, offering a broad range of prices for their beautiful hand crafted accessories. They have a strong following, but their pieces are produced in small batches so you more than likely won’t see yourself walking around. Also, due to the use of natural stones, all of their pieces have their own unique quality and are like wearing mini-masterpieces.
Whether you are going to work or out to play, don’t be afraid to make a statement. Rock it with confidence and embrace your own personal style. If you don’t love you, know well else will. Until next time, “Be Confident, Be Fabulous, Be Passionate and most of all make the world your personal runway!”
See you on the front row-
<3 Parker S.
