MY STYLE: Casual Contrast (Denim Shorts x Vest)

One of the things I love most about fashion is that there are little-to-no rules and pretty much anything goes. Fashion allows you to be as creative as your mind and courage allow you to be. You can mix vintage with modern, bold with bolder, contrasting prints like floral and stripe, and the list goes on and on. Outfits and pairings that you would least envision, turn out to be the ones that work perfectly well together.....kinda like this outfit--frayed denim shorts and a sleeveless long-line business blazer. 

Outfit Details:

Blazer- Zara (similar here)

Shorts- Local Boutique (similar here)

Heels- Steve Madden

Bag- Michael Kors

Sunnies- zeroUV

Lipstick: MAC Diva

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MY STYLE: Red, White & Blue (Happy Independence Day- July 4th)

HAPPY INDEPENDENCE DAY to all my American friends, family, co-workers, blog followers. 

 Photos by SS

Outfit Details::

Blazer- H&M | Tank- H&M | Shorts- NY&Co. | Heels- Steve Madden | Sunnies- Tom Ford

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INSPIRED STYLE: Fuschia Flow

Just dropping in on this happy Monday to share another quick inspired style post with you. This time, my inspiration came from Kyrzayda. Her style is a mish mash of everything and she keeps it true to herself. She's kinda like me in that she wears whatever she feels like whether something is in style/ on trend or not. A lady after my own heart.

Outfit Details:

Blazer- H&M

Skirt- Old (Purchased on a visit to London in 2012)

Heels- Shoe Republic LA

Sunnies- Tom Ford

Bracelet & Ring- Michael Kors

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MY STYLE: Distressed and Floral

How unlikely is the pairing of something edgy and distressed with something soft and feminine? That's a bit of an oxymoron isn't it? 

Distressed denim was a heavy hitter on the fashion scene last Summer and has continued it's journey into this Spring. Although there are many variations and styles of distressed denim on the market, I just couldn't find one that I really loved so I made my own. 

This floral blazer has a story of its own also. I was eyeing it for about a month or more. I even fitted it once but for some reason, I still hadn't convinced myself to buy it. I'm not quite sure what finally convinced me to purchase the blazer but I'm glad that I did because even though it's floral and currently on trend, because of the abundance of colours, I can wear it with different outfits. Versatility is a key principle in wardrobe styling.

Photos by SS

Outfit Details::

Blazer- Local Boutique | Jeans- Old | Heels- ALDO (Out) | Sunnies- Tom Ford | Necklace & Ring- Hello Gorgeous Jewels

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MY STYLE:: Black Friday (The Power of Black)

Happy Friday beauties! It's finally the weekend. Hope you make it a fantastic one. I have so much going on this weekend but I am not complaining. Keeping busy with things that I enjoy is quite fine by me. Hopefully I will find a minute or two to catch up on some much needed rest though.

How cute are these lace shorts? I first went public in shorts in my style post Fearfully Bold, but today's look has more of a 'powerhouse' feel. There is something powerful and empowering about all black. To break up the black just a bit, I added my multi-coloured ankle strap pumps.

Photos by SS

Outfit Details

Peplum Blazer (old)- ASOS | Lace Shorts- Local boutique | Heels- Sold out | Sunnies- Tom Ford

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MY STYLE: Spotted with Love (Red)

HAPPY EASTER!!!! Jesus Christ is risen. It is Easter Sunday and like many people, I went to church today (as I usually do). How did you spend your Easter Sunday?

You know how much I absolutely love full, flared skirts. I first debuted this custom-made skirt in this post for Valentine's Day. I only ever wear dresses or skirts to church because 1- that's how I was raised and 2- somehow (maybe because of point 1), it feels rather odd wearing pants to church. 

I love how this skirt flows. I really do. It is actually the most voluminous skirt I own.

Photos by SS

Outfit Details::

Blazer- H&M | Tank-Local boutique | Skirt- Custom-made | Heels- Anne Michelle | Sunnies- Tom Ford

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INSPIRED STYLE: Simply Striped

From time to time, some of my favourite fashion/ style bloggers will post looks that send me dashing to my closet to throw something together to re-create their look, adding my own spin of course. This isn't to say that I run out of ideas but simply that these bloggers and I share the same or similar wardrobe pieces. When I saw Sindy's Post- Red Alert, I quickly grabbed for my striped blazer and ran out the door for a quick shoot. Sindy and I have never officially met in person but somehow, we have gravitated towards each other and cheer each other on as if we've known each other forever. The power of technology can be such a beautiful thing sometimes. 

Thanks for the look Sindy. You added more pops of red to your outfit but I left it at the shoes :)

Photos by SS

Outfit Details

Blazer- H&M (sold out) | Wide leg jeans- Old | Heels- Anne Michelle via GoJane (sold out) | Sunnie- Tom Ford

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MY STYLE: Fearfully Bold

Thinking will not overcome fear but action will – W. Clement Stone

If you've been following my blog for some time, you will know that 1- I do not wear shorts, 2- I rarely post any outfit wearing anything above my knees and 3- I'm overly conscious of my legs (see why here).

We're an imperfect people with flaws and imperfections and that's exactly what makes us individually unique. I am not necessarily fearful of my physique as much as I am body-conscious, but today, I stepped well outside my comfort zone and wore shorts even if it were only for pictures. Talk about conquering fear! Ok, maybe I haven't conquered the 'fear' but sharing my pictures in an international forum is quite a bold step.

I loved how the pictures came out. Now I'm not promising that I will ever wear shorts out in public but I may experiment in another blogpost so stay tuned.....

Photos by SS

Outfit Details

Blazer- H&M (Similar here) | Tank- H&M | Shorts via GoJane (sold out) | Heels- Steve Madden (Sold out) | 

Sunnies- Tom Ford | Necklace- Local Boutique

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