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Personal Style | 2015 Personal Style Recap

December 21, 2015 by Whitney 31 Comments

Happy Monday! I wasn’t going to post again until next year, however there are still a few posts I want to share; my 2015 Personal Style Recap is one of them. This year I’ve really come into my own in more ways than one, but especially style-wise. I have never been more comfortable in my own skin or with my personal style choices. I’ve searched, tried and experimented with several styles (stores, brands and designers) and I’ve finally figured out what works for me. Let’s take a look at some of my favorite outfits from 2015.

Cape & Leggings // 80’s Inspired // Thrifted Kimono

Thrifted Menswear // Crazy Pants // Wearable Art

On my 2015 vision board I pinned a few images that reminded me to explore and express my personal style. As a budding entrepreneur, blogger and new wife, defining my personal style has been very important to my personal development. I wanted to be sure I was purchasing clothing that fit my lifestyle, not a trend. I wanted to be happy with my outer appearance just as I was with my inner self. No matter how you try to spin it, your inner and outer go hand in hand. If you look good and dress for yourself, you feel great on the inside.

Figuring out your personal style makes you feel great on the outside AND on the inside! #wnjstyle

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Tunic Dress // Sheer Blouse // Black & White

Black Maxi // Jumpsuit // Lounge Wear

My 2015 personal style recap shows that I wasn’t afraid of embracing color, print and different styles. It also shows that I have somewhat of a cohesive style. Comfort, practicality, chic and stylish are the words that come to mind when look back at my 2015 style. I also realize that I’m a fan of casual wear, with a stylish twist. Comfy flats, beanies, hats, bold accessories, flowy clothing and neutral colors are definitely my thing!

Being confident with your outer appearance is just as important as what’s inside. #wnjstyle

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Sequin Hat // Thrifted Tunic // Tees & Vest

Leather Leggings // Blog Life // Chic in Black

So tell me, what do you think about my 2015 Personal Style Recap? How has your personal style changed this year? Let me know!

I always thank you for reading and linking up, so today is no different. THANK YOU for all your support this year. I truly appreciate you linking up every Monday and sharing my #OOTD posts. It means the world to me, really. Be sure to linkup to the last Personal Style Linkup of the year below and check back this week for my last few posts of the year. Until then, be blessed and stay safe…XO!

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** Linkups: Sophisticated Style, How I Fall, Garay Treasures, Let it Shine **

Personal Style | Denim and Sheer Blouse + Onecklace

December 14, 2015 by Whitney 27 Comments

Happy Monday! Is it me or are you confused about the weather lately?! I mean 65-70 degrees in December, not the norm for this time of year. I am however enjoying the fickle weather as much as possible. So much so that I decided to pull out my favorite pair of ankle length denim and sheer blouse this weekend. I wouldn’t normally wear a sheer blouse this time of year but hey, 70-degree weather can make you re-think your wardrobe choices.

Sheer Blouse: Nordstrom Rack (Another Option) // Denim: JCP (Another Option) // Flats: Tesori, Nordstrom Rack (Plain Black Pair)

I also decided to wear my oNecklace bar necklace. They were kind enough to send me this and another personalize option a few weeks ago. This casual and chic weekend outfit was the perfect opportunity to wear my “Fearless Woman” necklace. I thought that was the perfect phrase to get engraved on the necklace. Since it’s inception, the Fearless Woman movement has been growing, thanks in large part to your engagement and support. Shamelessly plugging my movement, I opted to engrave the phrase on a necklace. I couldn’t be more pleased with the outcome!

Personalized @oNecklace_com pieces are great choices for gifts! #wnjstyle

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I’ve been a fan of oNecklace for a while now. I have another necklace that reads “Nic James” and another with a monogrammed “WNJ”. These pieces are very meaningful and I’m very thankful that they’ve gifted me these items over the years. With the holidays coming up, I think these personalized statement pieces make the perfect Christmas gift. Even for a birthday, anniversary or a just because gift, anything personalized automatically makes the gift that much more special!

Onecklace Bar Necklace: Purchase HERE (10% Off)

Earrings: Thrifted // Purse: Fly By Night Boutique // Nefertiti Ring: Purchased in Egypt // Watch: Charming Charlie (Another Option )

So tell me, are you a fan of sheer blouses? What about personalized jewelry? Let me know!

Thanks for reading and until tomorrow, be blessed and stay safe…XO!

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Personal Style | Fall Style Recap

November 30, 2015 by Whitney 16 Comments

Happy Monday, friends! I hope you all enjoyed your Thanksgiving holiday. I sure did. It was quite the struggle to get out of bed and off to work this morning, LOL. But I made it! When I realized we were almost in the last month of the year, I actually got excited. I can’t believe the end of the year is literally right around the corner. I cannot wait to to see what 2016 has in store for ALL OF US!

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Casual Wear // Printed Set

That said, I figured I’d do a brief fall style recap of some of my favorite outfits. Style-wise it has been a GREAT season. I’ve pretty much loved every outfit I’ve worn on the blog and “in real life”. I’ve truly come into my own this season/year in many ways and my style is a reflection of that.

Your personal style is likely to change, for the better, once you come into your own. #wnjstyle

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This fall I’ve played with faux leather leggings, various hats and beanies, bold accessories and even colorful dresses. It’s been SO MUCH FUN getting dressed this year! I’ve also figured out where I like to shop for certain items. Of course I’ll always be a fan of thrifting, but I now understand that shopping for my body type and shopping for quality items is key.

Faux Leather Leggings

Oversized Sweater // Capes & Sweatpants

So tell me, what has your fall style consisted of? Any capes and oversized sweaters? Let me know!

Thanks for reading and be sure to link your recent fall outfit to my Personal Style Link Up below; can’t wait to see what you’re wearing! Until tomorrow, be blessed and stay safe…XO!

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** Linkups: How I Fall, Sophisticated Style, Let it Shine **

Personal Style | Styling Oversized Sweaters for a Casual Holiday Season

November 23, 2015 by Whitney 18 Comments

This week hubs and I will be traveling to Delaware to spend Thanksgiving with his family. I’m excited to see my in-laws, nieces, nephew, Godson and everyone else, and of course, I can’t wait to eat some good food. I can taste the mac n cheese, mashed potatoes, greens, MMPH – I can’t wait! With all the eating I plan to do, I know for sure that I will be dressed as comfortable (and stylish) as possible. This means leggings or some kind of pants with an elastic waist, a tunic and an oversized sweater to complete the look. Here are two outfit ideas that show how easy it is to style oversized sweaters during the holiday season.

Oversized Sweater: Thrifted, 2nd Avenue // Tunic: Thrifted, 2nd Avenue // Flats: Aldo Brand, Nordstrom Rack (Similar) // Earrings: Target (Old)

Necklace: Thrifted, 2nd Avenue // Purse: Forever 21 (Another Option)

Our drive is about an hour and 45 minutes so dressing comfortably is a must. With plans to relax, watch TV, eat and chat, either one of these options is perfect. Whenever I visit the in-laws I’m always presentable, of course, but I also make sure I stay true to my personal style. That means animal print, leggings and prints in general are usually incorporated in the outfit. I like wearing at least one conversational piece whatever I get dressed – the black embellished tunic definitely fits that criteria

One conversational piece per outfit is a must! #wnjstyle

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Sweater: Thrifted, 2nd Avenue // Pants: American Rag, Macy’s // Blouse: Nordstrom Rack (Another Option)

Flats: Nordstrom Rack, Tesori (Cute ON SALE Option) // Purse: Thrifted, Goodwill

So tell me, what are your plans for Thanksgiving? What will you be wearing? Let me know!

As always, thanks for reading and be sure to link your recent fall outfit to my Personal Style Link Up below; can’t wait to see what you’re wearing! I’ll be back to showcasing my favorite linkup in December. Until next time, be blessed and stay safe…XO!

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Personal Style | Dressing up Sweatpants for the Weekend

November 16, 2015 by Whitney 23 Comments

Happy Monday! I hope you all enjoyed your weekend. Mine was fun, productive and relaxing. I was out and about spending time with family and of course, I wanted to dress comfortably and stylish. I decided to reach for my comfy (sweat) pants and found myself asking, how am I going to dress up sweatpants? A pair of fresh sneakers and a decorative hat would do the trick, but I wanted something a bit more feminine. Plus, I’d just done my hair so I wanted to show it off!

Tunic: Lord & Taylor (Another Affordable Option) // Pants: Sejour, Nordstrom Rack (Another Option) // Flats: Aldo Brand, Nordstrom Rack (Another Option)

I decided against a cap, wore my freshly washed and flat ironed hair out, and paired a colorful tunic with the pants. As I continued to get dressed, dressing up sweatpants became less of a challenge. I realized adding a pair of flats, cute accessories and my new Forever 21 purse would make the outfit cute, still comfy, and feminine. That’s exactly what I was going for and it worked out perfectly!

Dressing up sweatpants is possible. Just add cute flats, accessories and the perfect top! #wnjstyle

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EARRINGS: H&M // NECKLACE: THRIFTED // PURSE: FOREVER 21 (Similar Option)

So tell me, how do you dress up sweatpants? Were you casual this weekend too? Let me know!

As always, thanks for reading and linking up. Until next time, be blessed and stay safe…XO!

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Personal Style | Sejour at Nordstrom for (More) Plus Size Casual Wear Options

November 9, 2015 by Whitney 19 Comments

This weekend I finally headed to the mall to return and exchange a few items. My first stop was Nordstrom. I had a spring jacket that I didn’t get a chance to wear, so I figured I’d exchange it for a seasonal item I could style now. I headed to the Sejour section and began looking through the casual wear sweaters and blouses. After a few minutes of browsing, hubs actually picked up this sweater. I’m so glad he did because I LOVE IT! It’s lightweight, easy to style, and fits perfectly.

Top: Sejour, Nordstrom (Same) // Leggings: Premise, Marshalls // Clutch: Love, Cortnie (Same)

In keeping with my casual wear theme for the fall, I knew the top would be a good wardrobe addition. I went with a size 0X/1X and the fit was exactly how I like – flowy and loose fitting, but not too baggy that it looks sloppy.

Shopping for Plus Size casual wear? Sejour (at @Nordstrom) is a great brand to try. #wnjstyle

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The top, a bit pricey for some, was worth the investment for me because I know and trust the brand. Sejour clothing is made very well and the materials are always extremely durable. Check out a few of my other Sejour favorites below for the season, as well as the exact sweater I’m styling in today’s OOTD.

Necklace: Purchased in NY (Another Option) // Flats: Steve Madden (Another Option)

Option 1 // Option 2 // Option 3

Along with the casual wear options above, I also wanted to share my favorite linkup from last week. Style blogger and fellow DMV blogger boo Kasi (The Style Perk) looks so stylish in this striped dress. The burgundy hat and tote bag are the perfect addition to this casual and chic outfit. As mentioned in this post, hats are great accessories to style this season. Looking good, Kasi!

Kasi | The Style Perk

So tell me, have you ever purchased a Sejour item? What’s one of your go-to brands when shopping? Let me know!

Thanks for reading and be sure to link your recent fall outfit to my Personal Style Link Up below; can’t wait to see what you’re wearing! Also, be sure to enter the Kate Spade #FearlessWomanIAM giveaway, HERE! Until tomorrow, be blessed and stay safe…XO!

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** Linkups: How I Fall, Bloggers Who Have Inspired Me, Fashionably Employed **

Personal Style | Tunic and Black Pants + a Bad Hair Day

October 26, 2015 by Whitney 21 Comments

Some days my hair just doesn’t want to cooperate. On those days I grab one of my caps, turbans or tams and keep it moving! That’s exactly what I’ve been doing for the past few days. I love wearing hats during the fall/winter months. I tend to get lazy sometimes with styling my hair, so they come in handy very often. This weekend while hubs and I saw a movie I reached for a comfy and cute outfit, and of course, the outfit included a hat. A tunic and black pants are the perfect go-to look for casual weekends.

Tunic: Thrifted, 2nd Avenue // Pants: Sejour, Nordstrom // Flats: Sam Edelman, Nordstrom (Another Option)

Because the weather hasn’t been brutally cold, I figured wearing these ankle length joggers would be OK. I can probably style them a few more times before the weather drops drastically. The tunic, a thrifted purchase, is actually heavier than it looks. The thick cotton material kept me warm in the theater and thankfully, I didn’t have to reach for a jacket or scarf.

Casual, comfy and cute weekend outfits are the best! #wnjstyle

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I can’t talk about this outfit without mentioning the gorgeous scenery. I was taken aback at the beauty of the fallen leaves and trees. As hubby and I rode through the neighborhood, he insisted we stop and take a pics. I couldn’t argue that the scenery was indeed beautiful. Seeing the burnt orange and yellow leaves on the sidewalk literally made me smile and marvel. When seasons change you have to get out and enjoy, even if it’s for an outfit shoot. 😉

Gold Hoops: Taget // Clutch: Steve Madden, Marhsalls // Gold Cuff: Thrifted, 2nd Avenue

So tell me, what do you think about my casual weekend outfit? Are you a fan of the lovely fall weather too? Let me know!

Thanks for reading and until tomorrow, be blessed and stay safe…XO!

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Personal Style | 3 Reasons Why Fall Fashion Should Include Sweaters and Tunics

October 12, 2015 by Whitney 21 Comments

Happy Monday! The weather this weekend was perfect for sweaters and tunics so of course, I styled both in at least one outfit this weekend. I figured this pairing was perfect for church and afternoon errands. Fall fashion is all about sweaters and tunics. I’m a huge fan of embellished sweaters/cardigans and tunics; so much so that I pretty much wear one or both throughout the entire season! Here are 3 reasons you should include sweaters and tunics into your fall fashion wardrobe.

Sweater: Thrifted, 2nd Avenue // Purse: Nine West, Gifted // Pants: Alfani, Macy’s (Same) // Flats: Sam Edelman, Nordstrom Rack (Another Option)

Fall fashion should include a plethora of sweaters and tunics! #wnjstyle

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1. Affordability. Both sweaters and tunics are affordable wardrobe items, but especially sweaters/cardigans. Thrift stores have plenty to pick from and the uniqueness of each sweater/cardigan is great! Shopping for this item at your local thrift store is a great way to save a few coins, as well as add a bit of pizzazz to your personal style.

2. Wearability. When it comes to tunics, you can pretty much wear them for any and every occasion, depending on the style. Stocking up on a plethora of printed and solid tunics is a sure way to expand your wardrobe.

3. Transitional. I can’t get enough of transitional wardrobe items, which is another reason I love sweaters and tunics. You can wear either during all 4 seasons, depending on the material. If you want to stretch your wardrobe, these items are a must have.

Necklace: Gifted, Avon (Same) // Tunic: Grace Elements Woman, Lord & Taylor (Similar) // Watch: Thrifted, 2nd Avenue

2 fall fashion must haves; a cute tunic and an embellished sweater/cardigan! #wnjstyle

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So tell me, what are some must have fall fashion items for you? Are you a fan of sweaters and tunics? Let me know!

Thanks for reading and be sure to link your recent fall outfit to my Personal Style Link Up below; can’t wait to see what you’re wearing! Also, be sure to sign up for my newsletter for upcoming events, announcements, freebies and more. This fall/winter I have lots planned and I’m sure you won’t want to miss out. Until tomorrow, be blessed and stay safe…XO!

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Linkups: Mahogany Closet, How I Fall, Let it Shine, Visible Monday’s, Fashionably Employed