2015 Holiday Lookbook- Style 2

Christmas is not a time nor a season, but a state of mind. To cherish peace and goodwill, to be plenteous in mercy, is to have the real spirit of Christmas- Calvin Coolidge

Hi loves, apologies for the absence of posts last week but what a week it was. Bridal shower, work, staff lunches, Christmas parties etc.....and, it's Monday AGAIN *sigh*.

This second look from my holiday lookbook is more for the casual to not-so-casual Christmas dinner or other event, it's not overly dressy neither is it completely dressed down. I've been doing some closet scouring lately and realised that I hadn't yet worn this jumpsuit which I purchased well over 6 months ago. Actually, I'd venture to say that I purchased it at least a year ago but never wore it or even remembered that I bought it. I promise that I'll do better in the new year. I have wayyyyyyy too much clothes. 

What I love most about this jumpsuit is the intricate lace detail over the light beige lining. The lining adds such depth and dimension, almost creating the illusion of a 3d look. The downside to wearing a jumpsuit is when it's time for a bio break. Uh! Just the thought of having to undo the outfit totally discourages me from taking that break.

On another note, Christmas is drawing nearer and nearer by the second. What are your plans?

Photographed by: Scott Swing

Outfit Details::

Jumpsuit (local boutique)- Similar here

Blazer- H&M

Heels- Lulu's

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MY STYLE: Le Bleu

Hey loves! It seems as if I've been wearing a lot of blue lately but I promise you it's unintentional. I bought this maxi peplum a little while ago but hadn't worn it or even figured what to pair it with. It just sat in the closet longing to be worn. These pants have however been worn numerous times and have appeared in several posts (seen here and here). Because I'm always rushing, I didn't have time to properly prepare this outfit but figured these pants would have complimented the peplum nicely. mixing shades & hues of blue often work out right? In an upcoming post, I will be sure to share how I maximize shooting for style posts.

 Photographed by: Cortez Vernon

Outfit details::

Top- Similar here

Pants- Old

Shoes- ALDO

Sunnies- Tom Ford

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MY STYLE: You Bleu Me Away

The purest and most thoughtful minds are those which love color the most- John Ruskin

If you've been following this blog for some time then you'll know that I love colour. I am not a single colour kinda lady. I love colour. I am not afraid to wear colour. Colour speaks to moods and feelings and represents so many different things. Blue is nature's colour for water and sky (representing coolness) but rarely found in fruits in vegetables. Blue is the colour of peace and peace begins with a smile, so for me, blue in its various shades and hues will always be a wardrobe favourite.

I mentioned in a previous post that my seamstress returned to island so I am one happy lil camper again. I popped in to my local fabric store for a completely different reason which I will discuss in the next post, and saw this stunning Ankara print. There was NO WAY I was gonna bypass this fabric; absolutely no way. As I saw it, I knew that I wanted a full 360 box-pleat, maxi skirt and that is exactly what I went for. Since taking these pics, I've adjusted the length because I went a little overboard, forgetting my height, even in heels :(

Photographed by Cortez Vernon

Outfit Details::

Crop top- Local boutique

Skirt: Custom-made (OliviaBDesigns)

Accessories- Local boutique

Clutch- Old

Sunnies- Tom Ford

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MY STYLE: Blue Hues

I am not beautiful like YOU. I am beautiful like ME.

Over the past 2 years or so, I've become a lot more comfortable wearing shorts and rompers and anything above my knees. I stated the reasons in previous posts but for years, I had a complex, an insecurity, a strong dislike for my legs. People would repeatedly try to assure me that my legs were beautiful and I could wear anything that I wanted because I was (and still am) so slender and petite, but until I was able to see me as I was, and love and appreciate whatever I saw, I could not accept what they were saying. Only the negative comments lived with me daily. As time passed, I learned to love me more, embracing everything because it was what I had and what God blessed me with. For the things that I did not like and could change, I worked on them and still work on them.There will always be something (or a few things) that we will not like about ourselves but we should not love ourselves any less because of them. 

 Love YOU for YOU and BE YOU because there is only ONE you. Everyone else is taken.

Outfit Details::

Romper- Local Boutique

Clutch- Local Boutique

Heels- ALDO

Necklace- 

Sunnies- Tom Ford

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MY STYLE: Something New, Something Blue

There is so much that I can say about this dress but because I am still wow'd and stunned by its intricate details, quality and beauty, I will let this stunner speak for itself.

Photos by: Cortez Vernon Photography

Outfit Details::

Dress: Chi Chi London via ASOS  (sold out but similar here)

Heels: Steve Madden 

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MY STYLE: Fusion of Blue

The mind is everything. What you think, you become- Buddha 

If you stare at the pattern of this skirt long enough, you are sure to become dizzy. I love the how the varying shades of blue are fused together to create a wave type, tie-dye effect. To not take away from the beautiful blue 'waves', I paired this peplum skirt with a staple, the white button up blouse. Because I also didn't want to be too matchy matchy, instead of wearing white or blue shoes, I reached for my ankle strap neutrals and neutral over-sized hobo bag and off to work I went.

Top- VS Poplin Blouse | Bottom- Dorothy Perkins (sold out) | Shoes- Anne Michelle via GoJane | Bag- Local Boutique

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MY STYLE: Spotted in Blue

Happy Friday beauties!

For my American friends and followers, I hope you had a fashionably fabulous 4th of July while we here on the island worked!

This outfit combination was inspired by another fashionista that I saw on Instagram...by the way, are you following me on Instagram @shadesnstylz? 

Anything awesome planned for the weekend?!?

Blouse- Options here

Skinnies- here or here

Bag- local boutique 

Heels- Here

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Blue tank & a Leopard Maxi

Hey beauties:

 

Today was a lazy Sunday, a very uneventful one if I might add, but I lounged around until about 4pm when KM and I decided to take the dogs to the park. Apart from being an uneventful day, it was crazy hot so I threw on a tank and converted one of my maxi dresses into a skirt.

 

 

 

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