Happy New Year!

I have been very blessed, over the past year and I am very grateful! I have made stronger friendships and new friendships; I have learned a lot, spiritually; I have progressed in my academic and music studies; and I have had the privilege and enjoyment in enhancing this blog, over the past months. Thank you for your interest and support in this blog. I cannot wait to see what the new year brings! Happy New Year and Happy 2014!

Tips & Secrets: How to Mix Different Prints

Prints can be challenging to mix-and-match. Therefore, people like to avoid this task. However, if they know how to overcome this challenge, new and exciting opportunities are available, when it comes to piecing together the next perfect outfit. This post is intended to help inform people on how to mix-and-match new outfits.

Chevron Print
Chevron is a very popular print, however, it can be difficult to mix with another print.

Floral Print
One of the best prints to mix with a colorful Chevron Print is a black & white Floral Print.

Here is how I pieced these two prints together....
(I used a bright-colored Chevron Print and a black & white Floral Print.)











                                                                                                                                                                            

                                                      Stripes Print

                                              A couple of suggested prints to mix Stripe Prints with, include              Polka Dot Prints and Floral Prints.

Heart & Polka Dot Print
It is suggested to make sure, that when mixing two different prints, that there is at least one common color, between the two prints.

Here is an example of how I pieced a Stripes Print with a Polka Dot Print.... (The common colors between the two prints are black and white.)

Here is another example of how I paired a Stripes Print with a Polka Dot Print....
(The common color between these two prints is black.)













Stripes Print












Floral Print
(The common colors between these two prints are black & white.)








                                                                                                                                                                     
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Monday Outfit

Outfit
Blue Sweater: Gift
Black Dress: JCPenny; $20
Black Winter Leggings: Gift

Accessories
Gold Earrings: Gift
Cheetah-print Necklace: Gift
Bracelets: Gift; Part of a set
Gold, Sequen Flats: JCPenny; $10

Hair
Simple Bun

Church Outfit

I love how these two prints (chevron and flower) compliment each other, so well!

Outfit
Black & White Flower Print Blouse: Borrowed
White Tank Top: Target; $8
Black Skirt: Target; $15

Accessories
Feather Earrings: Part of a set
Orange & White Chevron Print Infinity Scarf: Gift
Black Belt: Gift
Nude High Heels: Rue21; $20

Friday

Outfit
Gray Blazer: Gift
Black Blouse: Gift
Light Teal Tank Top: Borrowed
Jeans: Bealls; $20

Accessories
Light Teal Scarf: Gift
Nude High Heels: Rue21; $20

Hair
Simple Bun

"Twas The Night Before Christmas..."

"...there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. 10But the angel said to them, 'Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; 11for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12'This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.'13And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

      14'Glory to God in the highest,
          And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.'

~Luke 2:8-14

Outfit
Pajama Set: Stocking Stuffer
Sweater: Gift

Annual Christmas Eve Church Service

I went a little bold with this outfit! I researched fashion trends for Christmas 2013 and put this outfit together...

Outfit
Nude Half-sleeved Sweater: Gift [Stemmed off of suggested color (cream)]
Black Dress: JCPenny; $20 (Suggested color)

Accessories
Bronze-colored Earrings: Part of a set
Cheetah-print Necklace: Gift (Suggestment: Statement necklace)
Gold Glitter Pencil Skirt: Gift (Suggestment: Gold/Sequins)
Red Pantyhose: Gift (Suggested color)
Nude High Heels: Rue21; $20

Hair
Curled

Christmas Progressive Dinner

Outfit
Black & White Dress: Target; $8

Accessories
Cross Earrings: Gift
Chain Necklace: Gift
Jean Jacket: Gift
Red Belt: Gift
Green Bracelet: Gift
Black Boots: Gift

Casual Outfit

Outfit
Floral-print Dress: Gift
Black Lace Tanktop: Rue21; $5
Gold Glitter Pencil Skirt: Gift

Accessories
White Leggings: Gift
Black Boots: Gift

Monday Outfit

Braving the mixing of patterns!

Outfit
Black & Purple Sweater: Gift
Skirt: Plato's Closet; $5

Accessories
Chain Necklace: Gift
Black Belt: Gift
Black Boots: Gift

Christmas Dinner Party

I love how this outfit, hair and make-up turned out! It was perfect for a Christmas party!

Outfit

Black Dress: JCPenny; $20

Sweater: Maurice's; $20

Accessories

Gold Earrings: Gift

Diamond Heart Necklace: Gift

Bracelets: Gift; Part of a set

Nude High Heels: Rue21; $20

Tuesday Outfit

Outfit
Black Dress: JCPenny; $20

Accessories
Peacock Earrings: Part of a set
Turquoise Necklace: Gift
Black Blazer: Forever21; $15
Turquoise Leggings: Gift
Gold, Sequen Flats: JCPenny; $10

Monday Outfit

Outfit
Navy Blue Dress: Gift

Accessories
Blue Diamond Earrings: Gift
White Jacket: Gift
Navy Blue & Yellow Scarf: Ardene's (Canadian store); Part of a set
Gray Boots: Borrowed

Hair
Simple bun

Church Outfit

Outfit
Black & Purple Sweater: Gift
Black Skirt: Target; $15

Accessories
Black Belt: Gift
Black Boots: Gift

Church Outfit

Outfit
Black Blazer: Forever21; $15
Mustard Yellow Tank Top: Papaya's; $3
White V-Neck Tee: Target; $5
Black & White Striped Maxi Skirt: Borrowed

Accessories
Cheetah-print Necklace: Gift
Nude High Heels: Rue21; $20