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What I Wore

I promise moving forward I am going to try my best to do these weekly….or well ummmmm….whenever I go somewhere that is worth putting clothes on for.

Had a pretty busy week. From an event Trina hosted at the Shelli Segal for Laundry showroom in the Apparel Mart (detailed post later in the week) to lunch with a friend I had a pretty busy week. I wore.


Thursday I attended an event previewing Laundry’s Summer 2013 line. Eye candy to come later in the week.

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Dress: Thrifted Stockings: Dots Bracelet: Macy’s Necklace: Thrifted Shoes: Jessica Simpson

Friday I stepped out for lunch with Bunnie Hilliard

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Coat/Oxford/Sweater/Jeans/Necklace/Bracelet: Thrifted Shoes: Tory Burch

Saturday I took my son to a birthday party

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Sweater/Oxford: Thrifted Jeans: Gap Shoes: Uggs

Saturday night a bunch of friends and I headed out to dinner to celebrate one of my bestie’s birthday. I forgot to get a full length photo…thus the collage!

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Jacket/Jeans: Thrifted Shirt: Rock & Republic Shoes: Sole Society Clutch: Nine West Necklace: Macy’s

I’m linking up with:

Monday-Mingle-Button150hosted this week by Glamamom

I am also linking up with Mama Style. A part of the linkup is to describe how motherhood has changed your style. I am glad to say that motherhood hasn’t totally changed my style , except for the fact that I am more price conscious. I don’t feel the need to break the bank to look stylish because there are more pressing priorities but I think it makes my style all the more special because I’ve done it on a budget. Anyone can dress nice breaking the bank but doing it on a budget takes some skill! I would like to think I have mad skills son when it comes to fashion!

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Fashion Mama Style

Put Some Color on Your Gams

This is a Sponsored post written by me on behalf of No nonsense for SocialSpark. All opinions are 100% mine.

Shortly we will make the transition from Winter into Spring and personally I can’t wait.

Spring introduces a  rebirth of color and with the cool/mild temperatures what better time than to throw on some colorful leggings or tights to slowly transition your winter pieces into spring as well as start to slowly incorporate spring pieces into your wardrobe mix.

I have a hard time defining my style because I like a little of everything but I love a mix of funky and conservative…if that makes sense. I have shown just two ways that I would totally rock a pair of colored tights. I am not afraid to take SOME risks when it comes to fashion. However,  I know some people won’t even consider risky behavior when it comes to dressing themselves. Let me give you a few tips that may or may not work for you.

  • Find a piece of printed clothing. It could be a skirt, dress or blouse and from that pattern choose a pair of tights/leggings that pull out one of those colors.

Dress: Thrifted Tights: No nonsense Shoes: Steve Madden

  • For a really bold look don’t be afraid to put on a contrasting shoe and/or blazer/sweater that are close in color

  • If you are a little more conservative, try pairing your colored tights with a pair of shoes and a matching blazer or cardigan for more of a monochromatic look. This combination minimizes contrast and places the focus on your printed clothing article.

 

So if you know me, you know I rarely break the bank for my clothing and accessories. I received two pair of tights and a pair of legging from No nonsense, and I will say for the price they are extremely sturdy and well made. Sometimes when you purchase tights that are of a lower price point they don’t tend to hug the leg as well and by the end of the day you have some ugly slouching and stretch. Not with these. I wore them all day under a pair of jeans and they fit just as well at the end of the day as they did at the beginning.

Many of us are busy career women and mothers so if picking up a fashion item takes us out of our way we will likely pass it up. Fortunately No nonsense tights/leggings are easily found in your local drug store and mass retailers AND they are way affordable.

Can you say the two As: Affordable and accessible.

Jill Martin who is the co-author of New York Times Bestselling book, “I Have Nothing to Wear” and the New York correspondent for Access Hollywood will be teaming up with No nonsene in the near future as a Brand Ambassador. No nonsense Marketing Director Andrea Angelo had this to say about Jill, ” She is stylish , modern and knows how to make the most out of every outfit in her closet without spending a fortune.”

Hmmmm……sounds like the majority of us. Please make sure to check out No nonsense on the Web > No nonsense tights and leggings, and  on Facebook > No nonsense on Facebook

Have you tried the colored tights/legging trend?  Do you think you will give it a whirl?

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Fashion Style Me Friday

Style Me Friday- Cozy Neutrals

As I am starting to get my blogging mojo back I thought it would be fun to start linking up with Eboni over at the Fashionista Next Door every Friday for her Style Me Friday link up. On Mondays she posts an inspiration photo and on Friday she opens the linky for people to come and link up their interpretation of the outfit.

Inspiration:

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Inspired:

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Hat: Bebe Oxford: Thrifted Jacket: Thrifted Jeans: Gap Boots: Just Fab Sunnies: Dolce & Gabbana Bag: Marshalls

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Pop ‘yo collar Shawty!!!

Head over and check out all of the interpretations. Who knows you might get inspired!

HAPPY FRIDAY!!