Outfit of the Day: Accessories Make the Outfit

Statement Making Accessories

Hi guys! I know it has been a while, but I am finally back with an updated outfit of the day post! For a trip to church a few Sundays ago, I decided to play up a simple outfit with bold accessories.

(I have been thinking of starting each blog post with a selfie since I take so many lol! What do you think?) 

When wearing a simple outfit I always try to add a pop of color or a little extra pizzazz with my accessories. I chose to play up my simple black skirt and tank with a bold black and white striped blazer, a statement necklace, a bright fluorescent satchel that I wore as a clutch and statement making black pump. 

When choosing accessories sometimes less is more! I did not want to overpower my already bold blazer and bag so I chose to go with a chunky statement necklace, minimal earring and forgo wearing any other jewelry besides my wedding ring. 

What is your take on bold statement pieces such as this fluorescent bag and statement necklace? Do you dare to be bold with your accessories?

                                        

Blazer: Mossimo for Target here, Tank: JC Penney, Skirt: Dorothy Perkins here, Necklace: Forever 21 sold out similar here, Shoes: BCBGeneration sold out similar here, Bag: The Cambridge Satchel Company here

ZARA SALE!!!!!!!!!

If you are not already aware, Zara's seasonal sale launched a few days ago! I was of course excited to see what items I could snag during the sale and as usual, Zara did not disappoint. Although I am "plus size" I still shop Zara. You should never let your size determine where you shop because you would be surprised what you can wear depending on the material or the cut. But that is a story for another blog post. I own a few clothing pieces but most of the items I own consist of shoes, handbags and accessories. These are items that can make or break an outfit and I must say that I am usually very pleased with the items that I purchase from Zara. Here are some of my favorites from the sale.

If you haven"t already, make sure to check out the Zara sale and score yourself some awesome deals. Happy shopping!

Currently Trending: The Bucket Bag

The Bucket List

One of my most recent obsessions has been the Mansur Gavriel bucket bag. This bag is a classic piece that can be worn with everything and will be a staple in any wardrobe for years to come. This gorgeous bucket bag is crafted from fine leather and is offered in an array of colors to fit any style pallet or profile. This bag is a bit on the pricey side, but as I stated before, I feel that it is an investment piece that will be used and can also be passed down to future generations if properly cared for. 

Where to Buy

If the price of the Masur Gavriel is out of your comfort range, check out some of the cheaper alternatives I found below.

Zara Leather Bucket Bag with Cut Work Detail

Zara Coloured Leather and Suede Bucket Bag

Zara Leather Bucket Bag

Old Navy Faux Leather Tassled Bucket Bag

How do you feel about the bucket bag? Do you think it is a wardrobe staple? I would love to know your thoughts so please leave me a comment. Thanks for reading!

Save Me Sunday: Spring Blooms

Happy Spring and Happy Sunday to everyone! I know that I have been on hiatus for a while but hopefully I will be updating more often from now on. Being that it is spring and the temperatures are finally warming up, I was in the mood to put on some bright colors. It is no secret that I am a big fan of floral prints so for a morning at church I opted for a floral print blazer and a bright blue tank to offset my neutral trousers and shoes. I recently purchased my first pair of Brian Atwood pumps in a nude patent and I must say that they are some of the most comfortable heels that I own.

Unfortunately I am taking pictures inside today because it started raining when we were on our way home from church. Spring does after all bring rain showers. Hopefully soon I will be able to showcase more spring and summer outfits outside in the bright sunshine for the blog. Anyways, pictures and outfit details below.








Clutch: Mango 

 Earrings: Dorothy Perkins

  Shoes: B Brian Atwood here 

 Trousers: Lane Bryant

 Blazer and Tank: Forever 21

Outfit of the Day: Casual Character

For a casual Sunday afternoon outing I decided to pair my Disney character sweatshirt with jeans and my timberland boots. I had a pair of these boots back in high school and unfortunately got rid of them. Just like with everything in fashion what was once old is new again so I decided to purchase a fresh pair to wear this winter. I have quite a few outfits in mind to pair these boots with so be prepared to see them a lot lol!

I was super excited when the Disney collection was released for Forever 21. I love cute little shirts with characters that can be mixed and matched with my everyday wardrobe and don't make me look juvenile. I must say that this collection did not disappoint. I purchased a few items and will probably end up picking up a few other shirts and a hat or two. You can shop what is left of the collection here. There are items available in regular, plus size and men's.

Sweatshirt: Forever 21 Disney Mickey & Co. Collection , Jeans: James Jeans cropped jeans, Boots: Timberland Women's 6" Premium Boots 

 I like to be dressed comfortably but not overdressed or dressed up (unless to occasion calls for it). Casual and cute is my staple. You will almost never catch me in sneakers and a t shirt, because that is just not how I feel comfortable. What are some of your favorite casual and weekend looks?

This Just In Update! Prabal Gurung x Target

New In My Closet

Just wanted to update the blog with another great find from the Prabal Gurung for Target collection. I stopped by Target on my lunch break yesterday just to browse around and see what they had new in store. I browsed through the clothes first. Although they still had a pretty good bit of the Prabal Gurung Love collection available, unfortunately they still did not have the sweatshirt that I wanted. I picked up a cute blazer that I had been eyeing during my last visit and then headed to the shoe department. I passed by the Prabal Gurung for Target shoes because I had already seen what they had to offer in store on my last visit. Something told me to turn around and look again and to my surprise they had a full stock of the neon yellow sandals! I was so excited! I wanted the sandals originally but they did not have them in the store when I went  the day the collection was released and when I attempted to order online they had already sold out in my size.

These shoes were one of my favorite items from the entire collection and I am so glad that I was able to find them! I cannot wait until Summer to wear them!

P.S- I would model them but I am in desperate need of a pedicure right now lol!

This blazer is super cute and a great fit and I know that I will be able to dress it up with black trousers or dressed down with skinny jeans and cute pumps.

This Just In

New in My Closet

I shop a lot! I know that some people (mainly my husband!) think that is ridiculous to constantly shop, but I disagree. For one, I like to find sales and bargains. Whether it be for household decor, or a new addition to my closet (which most of the time it is lol!), in most cases I cannot pass up a good deal. That does not mean I am not up for the occasional splurge, but I love a good sale! I tend to spend high on staple pieces and classics and low on trendy items that may not make it from one season to the next. Anyway, I wanted to share with my blog friends some of the recent additions to my ever growing closet and get your opinion and feedback on my purchases. Some of these items I have had for a while but have not worn, and some are recent purchases. Leave a comment and let me know your thoughts.

Alexander Wang Rocco Duffle (Pebbled Leather) in Cayenne

I had been eyeing this particular bag for quite sometime. I even searched eBay trying to find a reasonably priced one that was in good condition. I watched this bag and watched it waiting for the right time to purchase. That day finally came during the cyber Monday sales after Thanksgiving last year. I was browsing saks.com to see what they had that interested me and I stumbled upon this particular bag. I attempted to place the order but the site crashed. I called customer service and was told that the site would be back up within a few hours. Later that day I attempted to place the order again and much to my dismay this bag was not available! I was a little bummed out but I decided to order it in a light grey color that was also on sale. Once again when I attempted to place this order the website crashed. This time when I called customer service a nice representative offered to place the order for me. 

To my delight the bag that I originally wanted was available and I was able to purchase it. This time without any problems! Although I have not carried this particular bag yet I am completely in love with it! Because of the detail on the bottom of the bag and  the quality of the leather the bag is a tad bit heavy but I am pretty used to carry bags that are heavy (I own a Celine' phantom tote and a few other heavy bags and I always stuff my bags to capacity so it is a workout just to carry them lol!) so this is not a major issue for me. I plan on carrying this bag soon and I know that it will gets lots of wear.

 Sorry for the long story but I just cannot believe my luck in scoring this bag for almost half off the original price. That's right, all told with the cyber Monday discounts and an additional discount that I received the bag was close to 50% off the original price! What a lucky lady I am.

 Shoe Mint Abi Black Leather Booties

These boots are so cute, comfy, and I got them for a great price! I have been a member of shoe mint for sometime now and heard good things about them but just decide to make my first recently. I browsed the site and came across the booties and it was love at first site! The boots only cost me $31.99! They are real leather and for the price are an excellent buy in my opinion. The pointed toe and stilleto heel  are a classic style that can be worn for years to come. I am really glad that I was able to add these to my shoe collection.

 Jessica Simpson Adeni and Vince Camuto Kain pointed toe pumps

I talked about these Jessica Simpson pumps in a previous post and of course when I saw them on sale I had to snatch up a few pair for myself. I purchased them in the burgundy suede and also the grey patent leather. At only $31 I could not resist getting a few pair as I am currently obsessed with pointed toe pumps. They are very comfortable (well as comfortable as heels can be I guess) and can be paired with almost any outfit. I also picked up the Vince Camuto pumps for $31. That seems to be my lucky number when finding shoes on sale lol! They are classic leather pointed toe pump and at that price I just could not let them sit on the shelf. Another great addition to my collection.

All of the pumps were purchased from dillards.com

Prabal Gurung x Target Purchases

As promised, I have an update on what I purchased from the Prabal Gurung for Target collaboration. I was at my local Target store bright and early (8:00 AM to be exact!) because I did not want to miss out on any key pieces. Unfortunately for me since I live in a small town, my store did not get the entire collection. Bummer! Despite this, I still managed to get almost everything I wanted. The pieces that I purchased were the pointy toe pump in the nolita print, the long sleeve tee in floral crush print, and the blazer in the floral crush print. The two pieces that I wanted and was unable to get were the sweatshirt in first date print and the ankle strap pump in sulfur spring. Although I did not get those two items I am super pleased with what I did get a chance to purchase and can not wait to rock these new pieces soon! Please leave a comment and tell me what you bought if anything from the Prabal Gurung for Target collection.