Happy Mother’s Day

13 May

What is a Mother?

A Mother has so many things to do,

From washing, ironing, cleaning to tying a shoe.

She scrubs, she mends, she cooks and sews,

She bathes the children and washes their clothers.

When they forget to wash their faces clean,

And their clothes are the muddiest you’ve ever seen,

Who repairs the clothes and scrubs them like new?

Of course, that is what a Mother will do.

Who becomes the doctor or the nurse when they are ill,

Applying a bandage or giving them a pill?

Who becomes a teacher when a child has homework?

She must never her duty shirk.

Who becomes a detective to find a toy or a book?

For missing things she must look and look?

Who becomes a listener to every heartache,

To every accomplishment that a child makes?

Who scolds their children when they are naughty,

Or remind them of God when they are haughty?

Who tends her family with love and patience, too?

Of course that is what a Mother will do.

-Unknown

Had a wonderful Mother’s Day! After going to church we  decided it was going to be a “Mom’s Day”, so we went to lunch/early dinner for the girls only! It’s not often that a mom gets time to herself, but that’s what we did today! Good food, good conversation and just a great time spending time together with my mom, my sister and two of my aunts. The vintage pics are of my mom thru-out some years and my grandmom Barbara (the black n whites), my maternal grandmom who I never had the pleasure of knowing. Just want to wish my mom and aunts a happy mother’s day and thank you for being great models of a God-fearing, strong woman and mother! Happy Mother’s Day to all mothers today and everyday cause we all know a mother’s job is the most difficult in the world (and never ends no matter how old your kids get!)and we should be given honor everyday, not just once a year! Hope you had a wonderful day! God Bless!

 

Modern Vintage

13 May

Sunday: This was my mommy’s day outfit I wore to church today. I love the look of a pencil skirt with a peplum top. The flair of the top helps to balance out the hips for those of us who have them. I had this vintage hat for many years now but never really felt inspired to wear it even though I like it so much. When I decided to wear this outfit I thought the hat would add a little flair to the whole ensemble. And of course I had to add the vintage-inspired clip-on earrings to play off the hat. I felt a little 1950′s with a 2012 kick (My aunt called me Jackie O)! I love that decade, so classic, chic and feminine! Hope you had a great Mommy’s Day! God Bless!

Top: Worthington (JCP)

Skirt: Premise (Ross)

Shoes: (BCF)

Hat: Vintage (Etsy)

Double Dots

13 May

Saturday: I wore this for a day of shopping for a client. Something comfy and cool for this 80 degree day! I chose to layer this sheer top with the neon pink tank because I like the combo of the pink with the navy. For that matter, I pretty much like most colors with navy. I consider navy to be a versatile neutral. I didn’t exactly keep these shoes on for the shopping. I changed to some flat sandals for extra comfort. But even they start to hurt my ankles because they are too flat! To me, no matter what you wear on your feet, if you do alot of walking, everything starts to hurt, even sneakers! Tomorrow is Mother’s Day, I hope everyone has a good one! Do you have plans? Enjoy and have a Blessed Day!

Sheer Top: American Eagle (TJ Maxx or Marshall’s)

Tank: JCP

Shorts: GAP (old)

Shoes: Footprints Shoe Store (very old)

Scarf: Vintage

Jewelry: Random; Thrifted; JCP; Fossil

Tailored With Edge

12 May

Friday: Just felt like wearing jeans today. This outfit is just simply a pair of jeans and a t-shirt. But by adding a jacket, some accessories and a pair of heels (also bought the black ones), it looks more put together. I like the contrast of the tailored, conservative jacket with the distressed, ripped jeans. The scarf was not supposed to be part of the ensemble. I usually use this scarf to help smooth out my ponytail or bun and maintain flyaways the it comes off. But I noticed how it gave a little something extra to the whole outfit (the ethnic stripe shoes, the ethnic neckpiece) and figured the pattern on the scarf also has that ethnic vibe! Have a Blessed Wknd?

White Tee: JCP

Jacket: Yves Saint Laurent (Thrifted)

Jeans: F21 (old)

Belt: Talbot’s (TJ Maxx0

Shoes: Burlington C.F.

Jewelry: Random; Fossil; BCF

Prom Night

12 May

Friday: My cousin’s daughter, Tia, had a “Promonade” @ her school. It’s just a presentation of all the prom goers to their parents, family and friends. A great idea cause it gives you a chance to see everyone, which is impossible in most other cases. So if you cared to see all the prom fashion, which I did, then you bought a ticket to attend. These pics are just some of my favorites that were there. I still don’t know how to work my camera well so not all the pictures came out too well. Also, I didn’t stand to get the shoes in the shot cause I was not about to stand the whole time or keep popping up and down every time someone came out. There were plenty more kids that I took pics of but not posting all of them! My lil cousin looks sooo pretty, doesn’t she? I can’t believe she is graduating from high school! I remember when her and her brother (her twin), were babies and I babysat them while their mom worked. OMG! Trying to feed 2 hungry babies @ once by myself!! It was a challenge, but I did it! Now they are graduating! My how time flies! I guess I’ll be saying the same thing when my last one graduates in 5 yrs (that sounds so far off but it will be here in no time!). Anyway, I hope you enjoyed the post! Have a Blessed day!

Lavender Lady

6 May

Sunday: This was my outfit I wore to church today. I guess it’s darker than lavender but that’s what I call it. The skirt I found at Greene Street Consignment on South Street while Michelle was consigning some things. Just was browsing and stumbled across a few pieces that I needed, well, wanted is more like it! This skirt still had the original tags on it and I thought it was the perfect lady-like skirt that’s so on trend right now. I like how the box pleats make it more interesting and gives it a little swingyness. So after we left Greene Street, I wanted to pop into one of my favorite vintage stores, that just so happen to be a few blocks down (just to “look” around). I came across this vintage sweater that I couldn’t leave behind because it just so happened to go perfectly with the skirt I had just bought. Not just in color, but also with the 50′s ladylike thing. I thought it would be itchy (50% wool, 35% Angora rabbit fur-sorry lil bunnies but it’s vintage and if the real fur is vintage, it doesn’t count!) but I bought it anyway and it’s fine. The shoes also tie in well with the theme, if you wanna call it that. They have that old school vibe but with a modern updated heel shape. After I left the house I thought about how the red shoes would have looked instead of the white ones. Yes, I did get the red ones too! I think I would’ve like it with the red; they would’ve added a bit of quirkiness to the outfit. I actually like red and purple together (they are complementary according to the color wheel!). Well, anyway, maybe the next time! What do you think, red or white shoes? Enjoy your day and upcoming week! God Bless!

Vintage Sweater: Retrospect

Skirt: Loft (Greene Street)

Shoes: Nine West (Ross)

Purse: Vintage

Sunglasses: M.Kors (old)

Jewelry: Random; Thrifted; Vintage; Fossil; Vince Camuto

Creamsicle

5 May

Saturday: Just jeans and shirt type of day. Temperature was in the low 70′s, with a little sun here there so this shirt was perfect. Not too heavy and not to light. I like how slouchy it is and the roominess, the way it hangs ( I bought it a size larger). It gives me the feeling of a woman wearing her man’s button down shirt. If you’ve never tried that, you should. So effortless, but cool at the same time and comfortable. I was also attracted to the color. I like all colors but orange has always been one of my favorites. And don’t get me started on my love for all things striped. I think that affinity has to do with growing up on Sesame Street with Ernie and Bert being my favorite characters (or maybe not, just saying though; not going to psychoanalyze myself over my love for stripes, lol!). I just love anything with horizontal stripes, no matter the colors. I Wanted to wear a heel but still be comfortable like a flat so these old clog-like shoes were a perfect addition. And of course an easy, effortless hairdo was a must. A simple top knot is always appropriate for any situation and looks good with any outfit, dressed up or dressed down! A lot of photos but not a lot to say. Anyway, enjoy the rest of the weekend. God Bless!

Top: Old Navy

Jeans: Arizona (JCP-old)

Shoes: M.Kors (DSW-old)

Jewelry: Random; Thrifted; JCP

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