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IT IS 2017!!!! And there are so many new goals I pray to accomplish this year, which are mostly business related. The first thing I am trying to tackle so far is some early spring cleaning and closet revamping. As the saying goes, out with the old and in with the new. I had the sudden motivation to do so when my best friend told me she was trying a simplistic lifestyle approach this year and becoming a minimalist. When I started looking at my wardrobe, I realized I could stand to rid my closet of numerous items I no longer wear....or honestly never worn and update to newer fashionable pieces.

StyleWe is a perfect place to do so!  StyleWe is an online women's fashion shop featuring original and high quality designed apparel from independent designers from a variety of price points. They help to create, manufacturer, and distribute an aspiring designer's original work to sell directly to customers through their website. They have a highly diverse selection of different styles of apparel from dresses, tops, bottoms, shoes, bags, sportswear, and even awesome fashion ponchos to suit your winter needs. I have not ordered from them, but keep in mind they are an overseas company and sizing tends to differ compared to here in the U.S. After researching reviews, I do recommend going up a size when ordering. Shop their 15-70% off New Year Sale and get 20% off your first purchase through their app! Cheers to a fashionable New Year!

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Shop Yoga Pant Here - $77

A Year Well Lived

I hope everyone had an awesome Christmas !  I have been SUPER BUSY with school. And I can't believe this year has came and went.  These past few months have led up to me reaching another major mile stone. Graduating college! My college experience these past four years definitely hasn't been an easy one. It has been a long journey full of good experiences along with hardships. Out of everything that I have been through my faith in God has kept me going the most. Even when I was stressed out of my mind about homework, crying my eyes out about personal things going on around me, and completely wanting to quit.  Despite that, God continue to direct me to conquer so many amazing things this year that I never thought I would be able to do!  

In my final design class this semester, tailoring I made two garments. I learned about the history of tailoring, hand sewing techniques, and the application of non-fusible interfacing by hand. My inspiration for both of these pieces came from the choices of fabrication as well as the popular trend of culotte pants.  Below is the process of how I made both through drafting patterns, sewing a muslin, and applying these techniques.  Are there any crafty ideas you guys have to decorate for the New Year?  Use coupon code: ExtraFifty01 to get 50% off any regular priced item from Jo-Ann Fabrics & Craft Stores !

Jacket Pattern (Working Patterns)

100% Wool with application of Non-fusible interfacing by hand 

Under Collar

Culotte Pant Patterns w/ Waistband

100% Wool

Denim (Abstract Fabric)

Front Hip Pocket 

Dots & Floral

Back to college this week. My final semester. And all I've been doing is a lot of packing, organizing, ordering books, and praying. But Im excited though. To see my friends, fresh classes, and to start my last design class - tailoring ! ^_^ In the mean time however, Ive been holding out on you guys. I got this skirt on a thrift run last year and it hasn't seen the light of day from my closet since. What have you guys been up to? 
 

 

 

 

 

 

Thrift: Print skirt, Blouse, Striped Clip-ons

Roses: Sneakers

Summer Bliss

Its July now and when I look back over the summer since I've been home in May, I realize this is the best summer Ive had in years. Literally. No, I haven't been out the house much. But that's okay. I've been finding other things to do that I've wouldnt usually have time for.  I've been trying out new sewing design ideas. Floating in my new backyard pool.  Cooking more. Exercising, eating healthier and actually losing some weight. Making much needed time to spend with God in prayer and reading His word. I've just really been enjoying myself this summer for the first time in years since I came out of high school and into college.

 

The colorful skirt print was LOVEEE to me when I spotted it in Roses and noticed it was the last one and in my size. (WINNING! ^_^)  I also bagged the sleeveless collared top there too. What have you guys been up to this summer?
 

 

 

 

 

 

Roses: Sleeveless top, and Colorful print skirt  Similar Here | Here | Here

Lane Bryant: Aqua Colored Tank  Similar Here | Here

Urbanog: Cutout Leather Sandals   Similar Here | Here | Here

Thirfted: Chandelier earrings  Similar Here | Here

 

Pretty in White

With exams, projects, and holding down a job I am so happy to be out for the summer!  And despite some up and downs Ive been facing this year, thankfully God blessed me to get through ALL of it while allowing me to pass another semester of classes. (Praise Him ^_^)  I bought this dress at Roses discount store a few months ago.  Although Roses has a lower-end quality in clothing you can still find nice trendy outfits without breaking the bank.  I quickly fell in love with the gold plated neckline. Ive been longing for a nice comfortable fitted sheath dress and this is so simple yet classic.  I don't really have  any other all white ensembles in my wardrobe so this definitely gives me an excuse to shop for more. What do you guys have planned for the summer? 

 

 

 

 

 

Thrift: Gold clip-on earrings
Roses: White Panel Dress    Similar Here | Here | Here

Zig-Zag & Diamond

"Everything that I need is here, or on its way.  And everything I don't, is gone or nonexistent. Peace to that." - Dau Voire

Happy brand New Year to you guys !

 

 

 

 

Outfit: Thrifted!

Necklace: Similar here!

Lane Bryant: Studded flats (similar here! & here!)

Sequined Gold

 Accents or full-on embellishments of gold are always perfect to have in your wardrobe for the holiday season giving an added taste of luxury and pizazz. I got this blouse two years ago at Lane Bryant and I still have yet to find a special occasion to wear it to. With the blouse being short sleeved and the weather being more consistently chillier here in NC, I loved being able to pair it up with this comfy sweater cardigan. The gold clutch was a recent x-mas gift I got from my friend Neema.  What gold statement pieces do you guys love this time around?

 

 

Lane Bryant: Gold Blouse (similar here!), Green denim pants

Discount Store: Cream sweater cardigan (similar here, here, here), Gold flats (similar here)

Gift: Nine West Clutch (here, similar here, similar here)

Back To Basics

Ive been quite busy these past few months with focusing on school and my design class. Being on Christmas break with more time now makes me eager to start back blogging again. Especially with some great new thrifting pieces Ive been accumulating lately

I find myself every year during fall slowing making my way back to wearing darker color tones of auburn, greens, and browns the most. Relaxed-fits and layering will always be my go-to attributes for the fall. Which makes me love this hand-me-down drapery lapel blazer even more. What color schemes and silhouettes do you guys find yourself getting into this season?

 

  

Everything thrifted !

Discount Store: Boots (similar here)