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Personal Style | Wearing a Maxi Dress in the Winter

December 17, 2015 by Whitney 5 Comments

During the spring and summer months, I’m all about styling a maxi dress. I live in them during those seasons! When it gets cooler, I tend to push them to the back of the closet and wear pieces that are a little heavier in material. This past (December) weekend however, I was able to style one of my favorite summer maxi dresses.

Maxi Dress: H&M (Another Option) // Kimono: Nordstrom Rack (Another Option)

During the cooler months wearing a maxi dress is just fine, but the key to wearing one is layering and wearing the right shoes. I decided to layer mine with another favorite wardrobe item, my lightweight kimono. I’ve worn kimonos on the blog over and over….and over again. I also took layering a step further and wore a heavier cape (not pictured) as outwear, in case the weather dropped.

The key to wearing maxi dresses in the winter is layering. #wnjstyle

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I think every wardrobe needs at least 3 kimonos. As stated in this post, kimonos are not only versatile but they’re easy to style year round. Like kimono’s, maxi dresses are great investment pieces for your wardrobe; they’re also comfortable and timeless. Style these items together and you have the perfect pairing!

Heels: Kenneth Cole, Bloomingdales (Similar) // Purse: F21 (Another Option) // Necklace: oNecklace (Purchase HERE – 10% OFF)

So tell me, do you style maxi dresses during the wintertime? Let me know!

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Personal Style | Styling Floral Pants, Again…

December 16, 2015 by Whitney 4 Comments

Floral, leopard print and stripes. Whatever the pattern, more than likely, I’ll style it! I’ve been into prints for years and these floral pants are one of my favorite pairs to wear. I styled them earlier this fall with a chunky sweater, but this time I opted for a softer and more feminine look by pairing them with a semi-sheer top. Looking back, I’m actually a bigger fan of this look than the previous. Something about it makes me feel pretty and even a bit flirty.

Floral Pants: Ralph Lauren, Lord & Taylor (Another Print Option) // Blouse: Daniel Rainn, Nordstrom Rack (Similar Option) // Heels: Calvin Klein, Bloomingdales (Similar Pair)

This outfit is perfect for an evening date, holiday party or networking event. It’s stylish, the heels are actually comfortable, and it’s functional! As I’m sure you know, I enjoy mixing and matching items in my wardrobe. That’s one of the reasons I’ve been purchasing more quality and versatile pieces these past few seasons. When building (or revamping) your personal style, it’s all about investing in transitional wardrobe pieces and remembering the importance of quality over quantity.

Invest in transitional wardrobe pieces and remember quality over quantity. #wnjstyle

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Purse: F21 (Another Option) // Earrings: Target (ON SALE – Similar Pair)

So tell me, are you a fan of styling floral pants? Let me know!

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Personal Style | #ThatBlogLife + Wearing Black and White

December 15, 2015 by Whitney 12 Comments

This t-shirt and these photos make me chuckle for two reasons – (1) I’m usually wearing black and white “in real life” and (2) 9 times out of 10 I’m doing something on my phone or iPad for WNJ, a social media client or for Fearless Woman, I am. I’ll admit that I have gotten better about checking my phone every few minutes, however most days between 9-5 I’m working on something. I guess it’s safe to say that I am indeed about #thatbloglife.

T-Shirt: That Blog Life (Purchase Here) // Sweat Pants: (Another Option) // Cardigan: Jessica Simpson, Macy’s (Another Option) // Flats: Tesori, Nordstrom Rack (Plain Black Option)

Wearing black and white along with a cute and clever t-shirt is stylish, for sure. And although #thatbloglife is a cute and catchy phrase, some may wonder what being about #thatbloglife really means. For me, it means 3 things.

1. Being productive, not busy. | For awhile I had this concept all wrong. I was constantly “busy” thinking about what to share next, talking about my next move for the blog/brand and joining any and every blog related Facebook group or chat. Now my mindset has shifted and I understand the difference between being busy vs being productive. I’m now busy being productive. I don’t just think or talk about what’s next; I make an Action Plan and get it done. I join and participate in groups and chats that are useful and aligned with my purpose.

Blogging is the perfect platform to share your passion(s) and fulfill your purpose. #wnjinspired

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2. Being committed to fulfilling your purpose through sharing useful and uplifting content. | Earlier this year, I made a commitment (to myself) to fulfill my purpose through blogging. I’ve always had a passion for writing and helping others, but I’ve learned how to infuse passion and purpose in order to make an impact. Some may think you can’t for fill your purpose through blogging, but I beg to differ. Blogging is the perfect platform to share your passion(s) with the world while fulfilling your purpose and uplifting others.

3. Being committed to serve an audience. | Serving an audience goes hand-in-hand with my purpose. It’s very important (to me) that I’m serving my readers while fulfilling my purpose. I want to show and share content that inspires and interests you and every time I’m able to do that, my heart is full.

Earrings: Thrifted // Clutch: Fly By Night Boutique // Bar Necklace: oNecklace (Purchase Here – 10% OFF)

So tell me, what does being about #thatbloglife mean to you? Are you a fan of wearing black and white outfits “in real life” too? Let me know!

I must give a shout out to my web designer Kim (Her Name is Kim) for creating these amazing t-shirts. The fit is so accurate and the material is soft and moves with you. I love that! For the first time I was able to order a plus size tee in my size that actually fit! #WINNING Also, being able to style an item that embodies my lifestyle is a major plus. Be sure to visit That Blog Life and grab yours! There are several goodies to pick from. Until next time, be blessed and stay safe…XO!

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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!

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Personal Style | Style Inspiration

December 7, 2015 by Whitney 25 Comments

Happy Monday! With the holidays right around the corner, hubs and I have been traveling to see his family in Delaware quite a bit. We’ve also been busy Christmas shopping, planning for the New Year, and of course spending time together in our cozy new apartment. I have a few more posts to share this month, then I plan to take a holiday break from December 21st – January 4th. I really want to spend time with hubs, our families, and friends during that time. So a brief blogging and social media break it is!

Let’s move onto today’s post. It’s a bit different than my normal OOTD posts, but it’s one I’m really excited to share. Style inspiration can come from any and everywhere. I definitely get inspired by the Personal Style Linkup outfits each week. Today I want to showcase 6 style bloggers who caught my eye last week. From pattern mixing to a fancy tulle skirt, there was so much great style to take in. Take a look!

Style inspiration, for any style, from 6 personal style bloggers! #wnjstyle

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1. Inspired by your…Sexy & Chic Holiday Outfit. | Kasi knows how to style just about any look but this sexy, chic and on trend holiday outfit is one of my favorites! I love the plunging neckline and the mix of color and texture throughout the outfit. Thanks for continuing to be a style inspiration, Kasi!

The Style Perk | Original Post HERE

2. Inspired by your…Flirty & Stylish Winter Outfit. | I love Rebecca’s style and the plum sweater and cute short leather skirt are the perfect duo! I love how she added a vintage-inspired belt, as well as a pair of purple wedges. The look is simple, a bit flirty and perfect for the season. Stylish as always, Rebecca!

Red Tag Chic | Original Post HERE

3. Inspired by your…Accessories. | I always LOVE the accessories Alice wears. In this outfit, her necklace, bracelet and ring are the perfect touches to the casual and chic outfit. Thanks for continuing to linkup and for being such a stylish inspiration, Alice!

Style Inspiration - Happiness at Midlife

Happiness at Midlife | Original Post HERE

4. Inspired by your…Fancy Tulle Skirt. | I don’t consider myself to be girly, but I’m so smitten with Anna’s pretty tulle skirt. It’s styled perfectly and she looks just darling in the entire ensemble. It’s a great outfit choice for the holiday season. Just lovely, Anna!

Happy Medley | Original Post HERE

5. Inspired by your…Casual Plaid Outfit. | Sandy is an expert when it comes to styling casual and chic outfits and this look is no different. I love the full length plaid shirt, worn as a cardigan, and the graphic tee and blingy statement necklace tie it everything together. I LOVE IT!

Sandy a la Mode | Original Post HERE

6. Inspired by your…Pattern Mixing. | Since I started blogging, Simply Chic has been on my radar. Her pattern mixing skills are on point and all of her outfits are fly and very practical. In this outfit, she’s looking good, as usual. I’m loving the braids too!

Simply Chic | Original post HERE

So tell me, which bloggers do you look to for style inspiration? Let me know!

Thanks for reading and be sure to link your recent 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, Garay Treasures **

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 | Dress with Pockets & a Matching Set

November 19, 2015 by Whitney 8 Comments

Wearing a dress with pockets is every girl’s dream. Well, it’s a dream for me. I absolutely adore dresses with pockets. Especially if the dress is already flowy and has a pretty print. So it’s safe to say today’s outfit is a dream, lol. Of course, there’s a story behind the outfit. Now that I think about it, pretty much all my outfits have a story behind them. Want to hear this one? OK, here goes…

Dress: Sejour, Nordstrom Rack // Cardigan: Sejour, Nordstrom (Another Option) // Heels: Kenneth Cole, DSW (Very Similar)

Remember when I purchased this kimono on a trip to Nordstrom this summer? It was back when I was searching for summer items that could easily transition into the fall. This one was perfect! I was so smitten with the print and fit I knew it would get a lot of wear. Fast forward to a few weeks ago, hubs and I ventured to Nordstrom Rack to return a few things. I was looking through the sale dresses and found an item that looked familiar. It was a dress with the exact print as the Sejour kimono! What are the odds? Without hesitation I found my size and threw it in the cart. Hubs chuckled when he saw it and asked, “don’t you already have that?” I explained everything to him and proceeded to purchase the dress.

Every girl loves to wear a dress with pockets! #wnjstyle

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I didn’t think to style the items together until one Sunday, I started looking for a dress to wear to church. Because it was a short sleeved dress I wondered what I could wear to make it appropriate for the season. Reluctantly I pulled out this kimono, tried it on, and the outfit was complete! I’m not oppose to wearing items that are “matchy matchy”, but I thought wearing them both together would be TOO MUCH. I was wrong – the prints blended perfectly. In the end I was able to wear a dress with pockets and my favorite kimono. Go, me!

Clutch: Thrifted, Goodwill // Bracelet: Monet, Macy’s (Affordable Option)

So tell me, are you a fan of the dress with pockets trend? What about styling and layering the same print with the same outfit? Let me know!

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