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Happy Monday all!

My holiday social life kicked up in high gear last week and ended on a fabulous note.  On Saturday afternoon I had the pleasure of having  lunch with a  group of beautiful and intelligent women.   We came together to see our dear friend who had come back East for the holidays. We discussed everything from “Scandal” (totally obsessed with that show!) to current political issues. I could kick myself for not bringing my camera to get a group shot of these lovely ladies!

Later that evening Tamera, Latasha and I got together for our gift exchange dinner.  This time I didn’t forget my camera and I was able to take some pictures between gift giving and laughs.  Dinner was delicious  and we had an awesome time.    After dinner we wandered the mall and finished our Christmas shopping.

While at Macys Saturday morning I saw this sequin jacket hanging on the rack.   This time last year I would have NEVER thought to buy this this jacket. I would have told myself that I looked like a big disco ball and passed it by.  Now I no longer feel that negative about my body so I snatched up the last 2x.   Once I tried the jacket on, I knew I was going to buy it and wear it to dinner that night.  I’m so glad I bought this jacket because it represents how far I’ve come from the person I used to be.

I want to wish everyone a MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Have a wonderful day!

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The beautiful Latasha and Tamera!

Jacket: INC (Macys)

Tank: ASOS Curve

Jeans: Harmony & Havoc (via Macys)

Booties: Kenneth Cole Reaction

Necklace: Target

Casual Friday/Offering a Helping Hand

TGIF all!

What a week!  Unfortunately my family in the Bronx are still without power.  It’s  hard to watch them struggle  but they are extremely grateful to be alive and have a roof over their heads.  So many people in my home state of  New York and New Jersey are suffering terribly tonight and need our help.  The American Red Cross is accepting donations to help the millions of  Hurricane Sandy victims.  Your contribution may be small but it does make a difference.

With that said, I needed a punch of color to brighten my mood today.  This Sean Anthony Designs fuchsia ruffle blouse definitely does the trick.  I wanted the blouse to be the focus of attention, so I paired it with my coated black INC blazer and printed Eloquii ankle pants.

Have a wonderful weekend!

*Disclaimer: I am not affiliated or a member of the Red Cross. I was not asked by the Red Cross to solicit  donations.

Blouse: Sean Anthony Designs

Pants: Eloquii (here  plus take 40% off during their Friends & Family Event this weekend!)

Blazer: INC (via Macys)

Wedges: BCBGeneration

Bracelet: NY & Co

Print for You!

Happy Hump Day all!

So about two weeks ago, I bought my first pair of printed jeans. At first I was SO scared to buy them because a) I’m 40 b) aren’t printed jeans for young gals? c) my booty! Despite my misgivings, I tried them on anyway and you know the rest of the story! We shouldn’t allow concerns about age and others perceptions to stop us from having fun with fashion. You should have a pair of sexy jeans for date night or hanging with the girls. Printed jeans can be worn as casually as colored ones. Its all about how you style it!

So who is gonna join me and get a pair of printed jeans?!

Have a wonderful evening!

Printed Pants

T shirt
lanebryant.com

Jeans
eloquii.com

Jeans
luckybrand.com

Jeans
macys.com

Printed jeans
$56 – evans.co.uk

Lady in Red Pt. 2

TGIF all!!! Hope everyone has amazing plans for the weekend. I plan to do a little bit of relaxing and hanging out.

Today I’m wearing my first pair of red jeans! Ive had a pair of red Bermuda shorts but that was it. I love the color red but I would never think to wear red jeans. I dismissed the idea because red is such a vibrant color that attracts attention to whoever wears it. At one point in my life I wouldn’t wear anything that drew attention to my body. I wore clothes that did the opposite so I could “hide”. Now I’m “out” and ready to show off my curves in my new red jeans!

I’m loving polka dots right now so paired my jeans with my Old Navy shirt I got for $9 on clearance. I topped the look off with my black Torrid blazer and Macy’s necklace (which I LOVE!) .

What are you wearing for the first time? Have a wonderful weekend!

Jeans: Evans

Shirt: Old Navy

Blazer: Torrid

Necklace: Macy’s

Shoes: Bandolino booties