My Version of Halloween

This year I went as an Ivy League professor, prep school student...myself.

Top: Urban Outfitters

Boy's Jacket: Thrifted by Juanette

Skirt: Zara

Shoes: Sam Edelman

Louis Vuitton Speedy 35

Sponsored by O

This outfit post is brought to you by the Letter O.

O as in the "obsession with leopard print accessories" continues.

Don't worry, I'm going to rehab for it pretty soon before I buy leopard carpet, a leopard lunch kit,

leopard car seat covers, or a leopard print velour jogging/track suit for my dog.

I draw the line at the track suit. 

Everything else is negotiable.

 Vintage Neiman Marcus Jacket

H&M Dress/Top

Target leggings/scarf

Sam Edelman Leopard Heels

Go Hard or Go Home

If you're going to wear a daishiki, might as well rock the fro in all its glory.

No?

 Looking like a member of Funkadelic wasn't planned but sometimes you just go with the flow.

Daishiki: Thrift Store

Blazigan (A blazer that feels like a cardigan....I just made that up!) Anthropologie (old)

Shoes: Steve Madden Sarrina

Clutch...that's actually a pillow case. I just threw another clutch in it for it to be sturdy

Living My Style Dream

(From Lucky Mag)

I don't envy people.

Because usually people you think that have it all together are a freaking basketcase.

But my style obsession with Solange is getting ridiculous.

Her style game is umatched in my book.

She is living my style dream in this photo.

All I've ever wanted was a sequin caftan and the perfect leopard shoes.

If you've been following GFS for a long time, you know it's true:)

I'm framing this picture.

Fatima Robinson, choreographer extraordinaire, isn't far behind..

(from Style Like U)

GFS Christ Chic: Does Blogging Make You Shop?

I just watched a TJ Maxx/Marshall's commercial and the blogger said that she HAS to shop for new clothes daily because of her blog.

Do you do that?

I don't. 

I'm not saying I don't go into Marshall's on Tuesdays and Thursdays religiously because those are their shipment days.

Because I do. 

But not because I want to buy to post for my blog.

That's "cray" 

*Kanye shrug*

(The above two lines are evidence that I've been listening way too much of the Jay Z/Kanye cd)

(I wore this to church...I felt over dressed. A lady had on spandex leggings and a short shirt. #sigh)

I actually LOVE finding new ways to wear my clothes already in my closet.

The hubby sometimes refuses to take my blog pics.

He'll say "You've worn that skirt before."

Duh!

Of course I have!

That's the point, isn't it?

To figure out new ways to wear old stuff?

I usually just stomp my feet and scream "TAKE THE PICTURE!"

African Jacket: Thrifted by Juanette

Skirt worn as dress: Target 

Shoes: Steve Madden Sarrina

Bag: American Apparel

Next week, I'll show you how I plan to wear the skirt as a headwrap! LOL.

Not really. 

But don't put it past me!

(Side note...I should have worn my skinny leopard belt. It would've made me happier, I think)

Do you feel obligated to shop more because you have a style/fashion blog?

Or do you know someone like that?

Not judging. 

Just asking.

GFS Christ Chic:Manners

Here's another installment of Christ Chic.

 (For the new GFS readers...that just means an outfit post on what I wore to church)

I had to set an example to someone in church today.

A lady was sitting next to me in church with an "active" 3 year oldish kid.

He was a terror. 

Which is fine...I'm not judging.

She gave him some Cinnamon Toast Crunch from a baggie as a snack.

Which again is fine...because sometimes I sneak Honey Nut Cheerios in for my own snack:)

But he didn't eat it.

He threw it on the floor.

Mind you that this was the first Sunday in our brand NEW building.

Pretty, shiny floors and all.

I waited and waited for her to pick up the cereal. 

I thought maybe she was waiting for the choir to finish singing.

Nope.

Oh...she must be waiting for the sermon to be over.

Nah.

Surely she is waiting for the church announcements to be made. 

No.

Oh...what is that sound? 

That's the sound of her kid CRUNCHING the cereal on the brand new floors with his feet.

And what's all of that over the brand new church seats? 

CINNAMON TOAST CRUNCH...CRUMBLED!

So now, I'm distracted.

Why won't she pick up the cereal?

I sat there for almost two hours side eyeing the mother...not the kid. The kid doesn't know any better.

The mother does. 

She doesn't.

By the time the pastor said his final prayer, I already made the decision that I'm going to pick up the cereal as soon as church as over. 

IN FRONT OF HER.

So I did.

What do you think she did?

Right.

She leans over and starts to help as I am hand sweeping the crumbs with my church program.

She said, "Oh thank you but I was going to wait til church was over to get the ushers to grab a broom to get it."

Ummm hmm lady.

Umm hmmm.

H&M Top

 Zara skirt

 Pour La Victoire Booties

 American Apparel Bag 

Aldo Earrings/Statement bracelet (gifted by Juanette)

Aldo Bangles

Vintage Sunglasses

That Awkward Moment When...

Read the email my hubby sent to me a few minutes ago and see if you think like me.

(Pic from a photoshoot a month or so ago with Cary Fagan Photography)

Subject: Executive Decision

Him: Babe, find out how much time is left on your contract and/or how much it is to get out of it.

Me: *looks around*

        *stands up*

        *my heart literally starts to beat fast*

        *mentally digging for the car keys in my pocket*

I literally got a jolt in my spirit! I'm not playing! Then I continued to read...

Him: (email continues)   RIM isn’t the business anymore so we need to join Team IPhone. If Sprint isn’t the answer, we can look into Verizon.

He was talking about changing CELL PHONE COMPANIES! I thought he was asking me about my teacher contract and if I could break it! I PROMISE YOU, I THOUGHT THAT!!! LOL!! I got all frazzled and ready at the same time! The sad thing is that I didn't even compute why he would ask me to break the contract! I guess I thought he was going to tell me he won the lottery!

He now knows NEVER to begin a sentence with that phrase!

 

I'm so embarrassed! LOL

 

(P.S...Thanks Tiffany for my Kreativ Blog award)

 

Wacoal Presents...

I was honored Wacoal contacted me to attend their private event to highlight some of their newest undergarments. They promised a free bra fitting and complimentary bra which was a score bonus. 

I met my friend Kenge (I forgot to get a pic with her) there which was great because I hadn't seen her since my wedding. 

I also ran into Houston stylist, Key.  

It was such a great surprise to see Key and her sister.

Her "bag/clutch" game is sick!

The entire Wacoal team was more than gracious and provided us with a personal tour of all the high tech garments that are available in stores now. 

I'm a believer in Wacoal bras. I've been wearing them from years but I think I'm going to revisit them because they had undergarments that were just plain pretty and supports all this jelly!

(P.S...The bra specialist took my measurements and I was wearing the correct sized bra. I don't know why I felt so proud of myself)

Thank you Hannah for being the best hostess and Wacoal for my "swag bag."

Not the best pics...must invest in a good camera soon:)

Thank you Kenge for sharing your photos!

GFS Technical Difficulties.

I should have left well enough alone.

And I should never get on the computer when I need a nap.

So things look a little different on my blog.

And I don't know how to change it back.

Picture taken last day in Atlanta a few weeks ago
HM Top
Thrifted Skirt
DIY RAVEN Clutch

I'm either working on a blog makeover or I'm heavily medicating myself from the frustration of computers/blogger/all things technical.
If you know of an affordable way to upgrade my blog...let me know!
#prayforme
or 
#buymeadrinkifyouseemeonthestreet