All Black Everything (Almost)

Just a little all black look to get ready for the weekend plus a pop of fresh white kicks.

Around The Way Girl

One of the hot color trends of Spring is black and white. This is the inspiration for this week's Style Me Friday challenge. I decided to pull out my inner New Yorker/Jersey girl and created an around the way look. The v-neck I ironed on some letters myself because I wanted a graphic like tee that I haven't worn yet. I was limited in what cool phrases I could come up with because I didn't have any Hs, Cs or Es and probably some other letters too and my final choice was Stylin is my drug. I love styling myself and Mel and anyone else who'll allow me to. Will you?
 My look says I'm ready for another weekend to go kick it with my girls. Ha! I mean kick it at home. I think this weekend is going to be busy though. My son is having his 8th grade dinner dance tonight and I hope we can get some good pictures. I'm excited but in awe at the same time about how fast children grow up. I thought about chaperoning but I didn't want to be THAT parent. :-)  Happy Friday and have a great weekend!!
Outfit Details: Blazer - Target V-neck - Target and DIY Similar Denim - Ross Similar Belt - Old Navy Sneakers - Adidas Hat - Mel's Lids Earrings - Target Similar Bracelets and Necklace - DIY

Linking up with: Fashionista Next Door | Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins  | Simple Easy Style | What Jean Likes | Face It Catalog

Seeing Double

It's Melwear Thursday and today's outfit is a special one. Why you ask? Because it my birthday!! *Round of  Applause* Oh, thank you!! Quick story. I went thrift shopping a few weeks ago and found an old school denim blazer that I just loved. The jacket was huge but who cared? I sure didn't. I figured I would either get it professionally tailored or take in it myself. When I showed Mel my goodies and told her that the jacket was a little big, she tried it on and it fit. It fit really well. A little too well. Mel then made the suggestion that I didn't have to get it tailored; I could rock it a little big like the camo jacket style. You know, so we can share. Usually I'm open to sharing anything with Mel but I did not want the jacket to be as big as it was, meaning I didn't want to share. Here goes the sad face. Okay we can share. Wait, no we can't. I'm sorry honey. I then take the jacket to an alteration shop and the little old lady tried to charge me $50! If I wanted to pay that much, I wouldn't be thrift shopping. I then decided that I would just take it in myself. When it comes to my sewing I take my sweet ole time to get started and finished so I have yet to begin the tailoring process. Fast forward to last Friday. We grabbed a quick dinner at Fresh Choice and I made a spontaneous decision to go to the thrift store down the street. :-) Lo and behold, what does Mel spot? The same denim jacket in a smaller size. Hmm, let's see if it fits. OMG, it fits! I think I like it, I really really like it. Wait, you just want the other blazer huh? You're not slick. But, hey we're both happy. Now you have to dress like me for my birthday! *Round of Applause* We chose some rust colored pants, striped tees, and red chucks. I added my bracelets, studded watch, neon belt, hoop earrings and a couple of necklaces to complete my look.  Happy Birthday to Me!!

I'm not doing anything special or going anywhere fancy because this right here is special enough.  What are your plans for your next birthday?

Linking up with Her & Nicole, IFB

Black and White Sun Burst

So I've been working on getting my daily schedule in order and things are going as planned so far. I've been getting in the bed no later than 11 pm and actually getting OUT of the bed around 7 am. I've also incorporated walking to and from work twice a week. It's a bout a 35 minute walk at a quick pace. This is my way of being active since any other form of exercise makes me sick. The time management spreadsheet I've created is making my life and time a whole lot easier. Yes! I can continue living the life of a blogger. Breaks are what we need from time to time. Don't be afraid to take them. :-)  Today's post is centered on the black and white trend. I bought these pants at H&M and the tribal print is sickening. I mean don't you feel dizzy just looking at them? I kept it casual and threw on a pair of the good ole chucks, a cropped denim vest and a black and white driver hat. Mel purposely had me stand in front of the sun to create the sun bursting illusion. I think it looks pretty cool.

Eyes wide open 

Outfit Details:

Pants - H&M Similar

Top (old) - Sway Similar

Sneakers - Ross Similar

Vest - Random store in mall Similar

Accessories - Target, Forever 21, DIY

Linking up today with Kiwi Womens Style, Style Elixir, The Pleated Poppy, Fashion and Beauty Finds, Because Shanna Said So,  Rolled up Pretty, Transatlantic Blonde, Get Your Pretty On

Boyfriend, Metallic and Polka Dots

Happy Friday you guys! I'm participating in another week of Style Me Friday with Eboni from Fashionista Next Door. This week's inspiration is boyfriend jeans with black and white. My jeans are actually men's jeans. I chose polka dots for my black and white since stripes are really trending right now.

How do you wear your boyfriend jeans?

I'm also linking up with Aloha Friday, Fashion's Greatest Hits, Coffee Beans and Bobby Pins

My Love of Stripes

Stripes I'd Rock by whoisthatgirlmo 


Obviously I really like stripes. I like them in most colors but black and white are my favorite. This collection shows a few pieces I'd rock.

Which striped pieces would you rock?

Links:

Black White & Green Striped Sweater | Navy & White Striped Sweater | Multi Striped Cropped Blouse | Striped Tank | Wide Striped Crop Top | Striped Blazer | Striped Skinny Ankle Pants | Striped Midi Skirt | Striped Pumps | Striped Sneakers | Striped Post Earrings | Striped Hat