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Personal Style | Dress with Pockets & a Matching Set

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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…

OOTD - Dress with Pockets

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

Dress with Pockets

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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!

Styling a Dress with Pockets

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

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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!

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

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Personal Style | Styling Leather Leggings

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Today’s outfit is simple, functional and chic. Those are the main elements that make up my personal style. The leather leggings are a bit outside of my comfort zone, but I stayed true to my style aesthetic and paired them with a flowy tunic, a pair of nude pumps and minimal accessories.

How to Wear Leather Leggings

Leather Leggings

Top: Lord & Taylor // Leather Leggings: Macy’s, Style & Co. (Similar) // Earrings: eBay // Clutch: Fly By Night Boutique

Styling Leather Leggings

I wore this to church on Sunday and I’ve even figured out how to make the outfit work for my 9 to 5. Adding a pair of cute flats and a chic work tote will do the trick! If you’ve been reading for awhile you know I’m all about functional and transitional style. This is the perfect example of both.

Trendy pieces are great, as long as you can work them into your personal style aesthetic. #wnjstyle

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To be quite honest, I was a bit unsure of the leggings at first. I’m not that into trendy pieces, however if I can work the trend into my wardrobe I’m good. I suggest trying trendy pieces here and there during each new season. Don’t be scared to have fun with clothes by stepping outside of your style comfort zone; your wardrobe will thank you!

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How to style a pair of faux leather leggings. #wnjstyle

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Thrifted Coat - Fringe Trend

Fringe Coat: 2nd Avenue Value Village // Shoes: Bloomingdales, Kenneth Cole (Same)

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So tell me, do you plan to style a pair of leather leggings this season? How do you like my take on the trend? Let me know!

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Personal Style | Summer Personal Style Recap, Part II

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Hey there! I hope you all had a marvelous holiday weekend. I spent most of my time organizing and cleaning up our new place, swimming, and cooking with hubs. All in all, the weekend was a great one and I’m so happy we have a short work week! Before I get into fall style, I want to take one last look at my favorite summer style outfits from the blog. I had so many I wanted to re-share so I figured a Part II post was necessary. Let’s take a look!

This summer was probably one of my favorites style-wise because I finally became 100% comfortable with my personal style. I know what colors, prints and styles work for me and I know how far I’m willing to step outside my style comfort zone. After much experimenting, donating old clothing and shopping around, I’m very comfortable with the clothes in my closet. That’s such a great feeling!

Building your personal style should be fun, precise and realistic! #wnjstyle

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As I mentioned in a previous post, I now know the stores and brands are my go-to’s and for the most part, I don’t stray from those places. I’ve become very adamant about wearing clothing that’s comfortable and practical for my lifestyle. So much so that I’m in the process of creating a How-to Find Your Personal Style post and webinar for the upcoming season. Be sure to sign up for my mailing list so you can be the first to find out when that goes live!

So tell me, how would you define your personal style in 3 words? What do you struggle with while trying to create your personal style? Let me know!

As always thanks for stopping by! Don’t forget to show off your personal style by linking your recent OOTD pots(s) below. Be sure to link your outfit back to this post. Also, visit the other bloggers who’ve linked up and say hey. Until next time, be blessed and stay safe…XO!

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Persona; Style | Year 28 Personal Style Evolution + My Go-To Shopping Stores & Sites

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As my 29th birthday approaches tomorrow I thought it’d be fun to take a look back at my personal style evolution over the year. When I turned 28, I promised myself to get in tune with my personal style. My goal was to find  and wear clothing that was practical, in style, comfortable and chic. Also if the clothes made me feel good, I was sold! I gravitated towards black and white, neutrals and prints. I also made sure my accessory game was on fleek, LOL!

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I’ve even ventured into a few new stores and have finally complied a list of my go-to stores/sites for clothing, accessories and shoes:

Clothing 

  • Nordstrom & Nordstrom Rack
  • Thrift Stores
  • Marshall’s, TJ Maxx & Ross
  • Lord & Taylor
  • Macy’s

Accessories / Jewelry 

  • Aldo Accessories
  • H&M
  • eBay
  • Thrift Stores
  • Marshall’s & TJ Maxx

Shoes 

  • Nordstrom Rack
  • DSW
  • Nine West (Outlet)
  • Macy’s (Sales Rack)
  • Lord & Taylor

A quick list of affordable go-to stores for clothing, shoes and accessories. #wnjstyle

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Black and White OOTD - Personal Style

Black & White + Statement Necklace

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Floral Pants: Ralph Lauren, Lord & Taylor // Bodysuit: F21 // Vest: Marshall’s // Backpack: TJ Maxx

While these outfits are just a few examples of what I wore this year, they’re some of my favorite outfits worn, on the blog or shown on Instagram, during my 28th year. I’m very comfortable with my personal style choices and personal style growth. It’s been a fun year and I can’t wait to see where Year 29 takes my style!

 So tell me, what do you think about my personal style evolution this year? Let me know!

Thanks for stopping by today and don’t forget to link your recent outfit to today’s Personal Style Linkup. Until tomorrow, be blessed and stay safe…XO!

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The Best of 2014 Personal Style Edition | What I’ve Learned About Personal Style

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Happy Monday, everyone! This weekend was such a great one. Not only was I able to spend some QT with hubby, but we also got a lot of things done around the house. It’s that time of the year when I start cleaning out closets, drawers and everything in between. So, we did a little bit of that on Saturday and Sunday. By next weekend, we should be done….I hope. 😉

Today’s post is a recap of my favorite outfits from my Personal Style Monday posts. I started this linkup as a way to express my personal style and of course, I wanted to give you all a chance to do the same. I started out by having just 8 or so links for months and now I have 30+ linkups almost each week. I LOVE it and I thank you all for linking up and sharing my links each week. Check out some of my favorite Personal Style Moments of 2014, as well as some things I’ve learned about my personal style along the way.

Clearly I embraced my curves, wore a lot of dresses, and had no problem showing a little bit of skin earlier this year. I enjoyed experimenting with different looks, hairstyles and trends; all while staying true my personal style. I feel like my style has grown, yet has remained simple with a touch of uniqueness that only I can bring. I’ve “found myself” as far as personal style goes, and I’ve pushed my limits when it comes to what I will and won’t wear. Daring to bare my legs in certain outfits, like the black Jessica Simpson dress (above), was liberating and wearing shoes other than flats and sandals was huge for me.

I enjoyed wearing a bit more color this year and I wasn’t afraid to go bold with my outfits. I also learned the importance of knowing your body type. I know what looks good on me and what works for my body; 2 very important things to know when figuring out where to go with your personal style. Something else that’s important to learn while curating your personal style? Trying different things with makeup. For me this was tedious task, but I must admit that it was fun. Weather it was a lip color or a bit of mascara, I took myself to another level in terms of my day to day beauty routine. From makeup to skin care, I’ve re-learned the importance of taking care of my skin as well.

One of my favorite personal style posts this year involved statement jewelry. It was fun sharing my favorite pieces with you! Wearing statement pieces this year saved a lot of my outfits form being boring and blah. It was rather enjoyable styling different pieces and my collection has grown a lot since I published that post. I’d planned to do a separate post on how to shop for statement pieces on eBay, but I didn’t get around to it. No worries; it’s on the top of my to-blog-about list for the new year.

Of course I’ve stayed true to my love for thrifting. Showcasing different outfits with several of my thrifted purchases has been a personal style highlight. I’ve been able to influence others to try thrifting, as well as teach people how to successfully thrift for certain items. Thrifting is a huge part of my personal style and it will continue to be…forever. From thrifted accessories to sweater coats, I’ve had fun showing how to stay on trend without breaking the bank.

 So tell me, what did you learn about your personal style this year? Are there any your favorite personal style look from 2014 above? Let me know!  

Since this is the last of my Personal Style posts of 2014, I’ve decided to leave today’s linkup open until the last day of the month. Feel free to post as many looks as you’d like from now until then. Thank you all SO much for linking up with me and I look forward to seeing your outfits in the new year. Until tomorrow, be blessed and stay safe…XO!

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Personal Style | Why You Should Invest in Statement Jewelry

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Hey there! I hope you’re all doing well. I’m still coming down from a wonderful weekend, so I’m feeling pretty good for a Monday. I want to jump right in and talk about why you should invest in statement jewelry. Let’s chat, shall we?

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1. Stand out. Investing in and wearing statement jewelry is a sure way to stand out and make a fashion statement. There’s nothing wrong with following trends and wanting to emulate some popular styles. But adding a unique statement piece will help set your outfit apart.

2. Add the WOW factor. Do you have a few outfits in our closet you aren’t wearing because you feel like it screams, “Blah”? I guarantee that if you add one statement piece, you’ll see the same outfit in a different light. Adding one piece can instantly take something like a plain denim button up shirt and a pair of slacks to another level.

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Why you should invest in statement necklaces. #wnjstyle

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3. Express your Personal Style. I enjoy wearing statement jewelry because it’s a way for me to express my personal style. On days when I feel like wearing something simple, throwing on a unique thrifted ring or an interesting cuff  with a pair of vintage earrings makes the outfit my own. Little touches like that go a long way when is comes to personal style.

So tell me, are you a fan of statement jewelry? What are some of your favorite statement pieces to date? Let me know! 

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

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