Curves and Confidence

Weekend Wear: Diagonal Stripes

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Mon, 20 May 2013 14:30:00 +0000

* Dress - Forever 21 * Purse - Marshalls * Sandals - Target (similar, on sale) *

Every year I always tell myself I am going to buy my summer clothes early. This year I have actually done pretty well at picking up a few things here and there. I saw this dress on Forever21.com a few weeks ago and didn't waste any time snatching it up. I loved the stripes and knew it would be perfect for a casual weekend or dressed up for a night out.

Now I just need to find some cute work appropriate dresses because blazer season is officially over! (Unless it's lightweight and unlined, ya'll know I love my blazers, lol)

Peplum and a Pencil Skirt

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Fri, 17 May 2013 14:30:00 +0000

* Peplum - Forever 21 * Skirt - Macys * Sandals - JustFab *

Thank you guys so much for all your great comments from my last post. I didn't want anyone thinking I was trying to convert them but I just wanted to share something that meant a lot to me. Nothing much going with this outfit just a little pre Friday fun.

Enjoy your weekend! Nothing like a peplum and a pencil skirt to get the party and the weekend started.

Why I Became A Vegetarian...

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Wed, 15 May 2013 15:04:00 +0000

I am happy to report I celebrated my two year vegetarian anniversary this past Monday! Never in a million years did I think that becoming a vegetarian would make such an impact on my life. Let me start from the beginning. Right before my 30th birthday I started to get acne along my jaw line. At the time I just figured it was hormonal and it would go away. Fast forward nine months later and my entire jaw line and forehead were covered in acne. After trying everything and visiting the dermatologist I decided I need to make some drastic changes in my diet. In addition to that I was having major stomach problems. I couldn't ever enjoy a meal because before I was would finish eating or two minutes after I would be in the bathroom. I also had to blacklist certain restaurants because they would leave me praying to Jesus because I was in so much pain. I wasn’t doing anything different but my body just wasn’t the same so I decided to stop eating meat and dairy on May 13, 2011.

In the beginning I started out by practicing veganism, I really went hard and stayed away from seafood, dairy products and meat, which lasted for about six months. After speaking with my bestie (she’s a diehard vegan) and really researching the practice, I decided veganism just wasn’t for me. I wasn’t quite ready to make that plunge fully. I slowly started eating fish on occasions and eating foods containing dairy from time to time, which makes me a pesceterian/ovo-lacto vegetarian.

The number one question I usually get from everyone after they find out I am a vegetarian is "how do you feel or did your body go through any changes?" Of course! I was no longer bloated all the time, which I had never thought I was bloated until I wasn’t anymore. I no longer had to take fiber supplements. I wasn’t gassy all the time. I stopped getting the bubble guts after eating restaurant food. My acne started clearing up (Proativ also contributed to that). I didn’t have crazy PMS anymore, and my flow was much lighter. I also started to lose weight, which wasn’t a significant change or at least I didn’t think so until my family members and friends started to make comments about how I looked.

So those are all the fantastic changes I noticed after making the decision to become a vegetarian/pesceterian/ovo-lacto vegetarian. On the other hand I am always hungry! I swear I eat about five times a day. I have to cook just about every day because I don’t rely on processed foods anymore. Every week I plan and prep my meals for the following week. My grocery bill increased and then decreased. Prior to me giving up meat completely I eliminated beef and pork from my diet and only ate organic foods, which isn’t cheap. Once I gave up meat completely I figured my grocery bill should decrease, right. Nope it was just about the same, I was buying more organic produce to supplement for not eating meat. Anyone that shops at WholeFoods knows that buying food from them can put a hurting on your pocket! But a few months into my journey I noticed clean eating was catching on fast and the demand for organic foods was increasing. This was actually great for me because Publix (local grocery store) started carrying more organic produce and foods at a lower cost in comparison to WholeFoods. I also took it a step further and found local farmers markets that sold organic produce. My grocery bill went from about $150 a week to $60!

There further I get into this journey the easier it gets. I do go through my lazy phases of not wanting to cook. It is also hard trying to come up with new creative ways to eat vegetables but overall becoming is a vegetarian was the best decision I could have made for myself. I take pride in knowing that I do a great job of taking care of myself. It's so hard undoing everything you have ever known about food and make a complete lifestyle change.

I am blessed to have an awesome partner in this journey who is my BFF Tanya, she is always helping me and putting me on to new things. We are always bouncing ideas off of one another and exchanging recipes. She has really educated me about so many things, its unbelievable to me sometimes that I was able to make this change with her help.

I hope this was helpful to those of you that have asked questions about my diet. I am no expert but I do what works for me. Everyone has to start somewhere, but you never know how far you can make it if you never actually start.

Speaking of staring points the first book I read when I decided to give up meat was The Remedy by SuperNovaSlom. This book has so much great info, I recommend it to everyone that needs that extra push. Not saying vegetarianism is the best but adding more vegetables to your diet can't hurt right? I also watched Fast Food Nation, Forks Over Knives, Food Inc. and a few other food documentaries.

I didn't cover every little detail of my journey so if you have a question about something in particular leave it in the comments below or send me a message via the contact page.

Red Flare Trousers

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Fri, 10 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

* Blazer - Forever 21 * Tank - Oldnavy * Trousers - Victoria Secrets *
* Necklace - WristSoirée * Earrings - F21 * Aviators - HM *

I just love a great pair of trousers which made it super easy to participate in this week’s Style Me Friday link up. I personally prefer dresses and skirts to pants any day but I do love a well tailored pair of trousers. I told you guys the back story behind these pants here. They continue to be one of my favorite pieces in my closet, which means I should probably wear them more often.

Instead of wearing a regular v-neck tee like the inspiration picture I decided to glam it up a bit and add my sparkly tank top. I did feel a little bit overdressed at work but I’m always overdressed (at least that’s what “they” say). My Collette necklace I purchased from WristSoirée and my leaf earrings from F21 finished my look off perfectly.

Make sure you check out The Fashionista Next Door to see all the other lovely ladies that participated in this week’s link up.

Pretty Printed Sheath Dress

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:00:00 +0000

* Blazer - H&M * Dress - H&M * Pumps - Chinese Laundry * Ring - Forever 21 *

I feel like I am slowly coming out of my "I don't have anything to wear" phase. I have been really lazy about picking out my work outfits at night. Lately I have just been throwing on anything to get out the door on time, pure laziness. It always seems like in those times I get the most heartfelt messages from you guys about how I inspire you which makes me remember why I blog in the first place. I can remember a time when I had no particular style what so ever. I didn’t know what worked for my body and kind of just went along like that for the longest time. It took me until the age of 28 to finally figure it out. So I just want say thank you to all ladies that reach out to me ya’ll keep me motivated!

On to todays outfit which was kind of thrown together Monday morning. I was hesitant to wear this dress to work. While I can do nothing about this donk of mines I always make sure to keep it classy at work and I kinda felt this dress was “doin it” a little too much. However, I decided I was just being paranoid and it was fine. Of course adding the blazer made me feel much safer and toned down my curves a little. Blazers are my safety net, whenever I am unsure about something or I am trying to hide the donk I throw on a blazer!

Weekend Wear: Blazer & Shorts

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Mon, 06 May 2013 13:30:00 +0000

* Blazer - Zara * Tee - Limited * Shorts - Oldnavy * Sandals - Lauren by Ralph Lauren *

I have a love/hate relationship with shorts and I can only wear them when I am having a feel good day. For the most part I feel good in just about everything I wear but shorts are hit or miss with me. I must say I was feeling myself when I put together this outfit for Ashley’s Sassy Hat Birthday Brunch. There aren’t really many instances where short shorts are appropriate but if you ask me adding a blazer makes just about everything appropriate. Okay, probably not but I was determined to pull off the shorts and blazer look. I survived wearing shorts the entire day without having one negative thing to say about myself! Baby steps right?

What are some clothing items you have a love/hate relationship with?

Oldie But Goodie

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Wed, 01 May 2013 15:48:00 +0000

* Cardigan - F21 * Tank - Oldnavy * Skirt - Target * Pumps - Jessica Simpson *

I have been in such a style rut lately. I really hate when I go these phases of just throwing on anything but in these times I always rediscover some of my favorite pieces. When all else fails I always rely on an oldie but goodie outfit, as my mom would say.

I have had this skirt now for five years and nothing makes me happier than a knee length fitted skirt! What are some of your favorite oldie but goodie closet staples?

Curves and Confidence in Redbook

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Tue, 30 Apr 2013 19:58:00 +0000

It's the last day of month and I completely forgot to tell you guys I'm in this months issue of Redbook!!!! I was super excited when they contacted me to feature my photo. Thank you Redbook for reaching out to lil ole' me.

You can see my original post featuring this outfit here and view the online slideshow featuring other fabulous fashionistas rocking polka dots here.

Weekend Wear: Do It Yourself

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Mon, 29 Apr 2013 14:11:00 +0000

* Vest - Goodwill/DIY * Crop Top - Target/DIY * Skirt - Forver21/DIY * Purse - Target *

My DIY skills are sub-par at best, but it if the project involves cutting and minimal sewing I'm game. I pulled out this outfit a couple of weekends ago for a mini-staycation and realized I had DIY'd every piece. My vest was a denim jacket; my crop top was a tank and my skirt use to be a maxi dress. No sewing involved just a few snips with my fabric scissors for a few cute transformations. Check out my tutorial on turning a denim jacket into a vest here.

This pics may look like I am on vacation but I just took a day to enjoy my city, which is good every once in a while. Happy Monday guys!

Simple Sophistication

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Tue, 23 Apr 2013 14:07:00 +0000

(Sometimes a girl just wants to twirl!)

T-shirt - The Limited * Skirt - Forever 21 (similar) * Sandals - Lauren By Ralph Lauren *

It's starting to feel more like summer then spring here in Miami and simple outfits like this one make me happy. This outfit is a great combination of basics and my statement necklace adds a little interest. With summer approaching it’s time to get those white t-shirts and tanks in order, they go with everything and are super easy to dress up. I prefer the long and lean tanks from Target and the lux tee from The Limited are super soft and hold their shape. If I didn’t work in an office I would be such a t-shirt, jeans, and flip flop girl, lol. What are some of your favorite basic items to stock up on?

Side note: I walked around the office all day long just so I could feel my skirt swish around, so girly, lol.

Neon & Water Colors

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Tue, 16 Apr 2013 12:52:00 +0000

* Blazer - Forever 21 (similar) * Tank - Target * Pants - Target * Sandals - Just Fab *

You guys didn't know this but I put myself in a self-imposed shopping ban from Target. I seriously spend a lot of money in that store, usually unintentionally. After a few weeks of being on hiatus I decided I should check out their new spring items with no real intent to buy anything. Within 5 minutes my cart was full of dresses, blazers, pants, and shorts! I am the type of shopper that picks up everything that catches my eye and I usually scale back once I try everything on.

I narrowed my pile down to a black and white dress (yes another one) and these pants. There was no way I was leaving these pants behind they were the last pair in store. However, the waistband had this terrible bulky elastic that just wouldn't act right, so I removed it. Thankfully, the pants are drawstring so I can adjust them but I will eventually need to have them tailored so they fit properly. Another Target score! I can't wait to wear these pants again I have so many styling ideas for them!

Weekend Wear: Aztec Print Dress

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Sun, 14 Apr 2013 15:55:00 +0000

* Dress - Target * Belt - ASOS * Sandals - MRKT via DSW * Clutch - Marshalls *

Are you enjoying your Sunday fun-day so far? I am on my balcony enjoying the breeze as I type this blog post. As the weather gets warmer I am happy to pull out some of my favorite outfits. I purchased this dress last year from Target while on a visit to DC. I was crazy in love with the Aztec print on the skirt of this dress when I purchased it. I figured this go round I would style the dress for a night out. I simply added a cute belt, a clutch and a pair of high heel sandals. One dress two ways!

I hope you guys enjoy the rest of your weekend. I am going to enjoy the breeze a little while longer.

Peplum, Silk and Bows

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 13:25:00 +0000

* Peplum - Forever 21 * Skirt - Thrifted * Heels - Jessica Simpson * Ring - Forever 21 *

Sometimes it's all about wearing what works, in this case a cute peplum and a stand out pair of shoes is the perfect combination. This silk skirt is another fabulous find from the Goodwill. Some of my most prized clothing items are from the Goodwill. I always wonder about the previous owners when I find fabulous clothes. Why did they decide to part with such a fantastic item? Whatever the reason I appreciate all the fashionistas that donate fabulous clothing that fuels my thrifting addiction.

P.S. these shoes are absolutely not practical or appropriate for work but they went so well with the orange ;)

Five Dollar Fabulous Find

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Thu, 04 Apr 2013 13:45:00 +0000

* Dress - Sandra Darren via Goodwill * Sandals - Just Fab Lianca * Purse - TJ Maxx *

Anyone that loves to thrift knows that the process can be hit or miss at times. Last week on a whim I decided to check out one of my favorite Goodwill retail stores during my lunch break. After walking around for about 20 minutes I found a few dresses, Ralph Lauren, Ann Taylor, NY&Co all to big unfortunately. Just as I about to leave feeling defeated I found this Sandra Darren dress. I was immediately drawn to the pattern which reminds of a Moroccan print. I also picked up a very cute straw purse, total cost of both items $8.00.

This five dollar fabulous find was a reminder of why I love thrifting so much and why I should make time to do it more. No thrift stores in your area, there is always eBay and Etsy!

Trending: Black and White

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 14:34:00 +0000

* Faux leather jacket - Forever 21 * Paisley Dress - H&M * Shoes - Aldo * Clutch - LAMB *

I know most of you have yet to really experience any spring temps but as we all know warm weather or not spring trends are amongst us. I am not really one for trends unless it's something I absolutely love. As you can see from my outfits below I am in love with black and white. Trending or not black and white will always be my go to combination. I love the simplicity of wearing black and white, which basically works in any situation. If you are not really into trends or not sure where to start black and white would be the perfect starting point. Everyone has these two colors is their closet right?

I pulled out a few of my favorite black and white outfits for you guys. I actually have more but I didn't want to overwhelm you guys so check back through the archives for even more inspiration!

What trends do you plan on rocking this spring? I have have neon blazer, cameo jeans and few other goodies I can't wait to share with you guys.

Peplum Problems

Paisley Pencil Skirt

The Ones That Didn't Make It

Pleated Pleasure

Fashion Rebel

Royal Rival

The Ones That Didn't Make It

Law and Order

Florida's Finest - Spring Trends

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Sun, 24 Mar 2013 15:14:00 +0000

Happy Palm Sunday ya'll! This is just a quick post to let you know I am participating in A Sassy Woman's Florida's Finest for the second year in a row. This years theme was spring trends, check out my From Runway to Everyday post here. You know you want to see how I rocked these lovely Dolce Vita booties.

Cold Case

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Wed, 20 Mar 2013 13:30:00 +0000

* Blazer - H&M * Tank - Target * Skirt - Target * Boots - Kenneth Cole *

Last week South Florida had quite a few "cold" days. I was actually freezing in these pics. Freezing may be a stretch but low 50s is serious business down this way. I know some of you are still experiencing snow so I won't complain too much. I put this outfit together from the bottom up. I was certain I wanted to wear my boots and high low skirt. I can't pass up any opportunities to wear boots, lords know when I will be able to pull them out again. Blazer > Skirt > Boots, it doesn't get any easier then that.

Thanks for the awesome comments on my last post. Y'all made me feel good about my little skater dress, lol.

Happy First Day of Spring!

Almost But Not Quite Appropriate

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 13:30:00 +0000

* Blazer - H&M * Dress - Forever 21 * Belt - H&M * Wedges - Nine West *

I am a real stickler when it comes to dressing appropriately at work. I convinced myself this dress was work appropriate and I was wrong. I felt uncomfortable all day, despite all the compliments. This dress sure did look a lot longer on the model when I bought it, but that's the downfall of shopping online right? You take the chance of something arriving not exactly how it appears on the website. I am sure this dress would pass in some offices depending on the company culture.

Have you ever made a dress code faux-pas? If so, did anyone at your job ever call you out on it?

Weekend Wear: Sweats and Heels

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 13:21:00 +0000

* Moto Jacket - F21 * Tank - DIY * High Waisted Joggers - Lord and Taylor Outlet *

* Sandals - Just Fab * Scarf - Aldo *

Happy Monday! I hope everyone had a fantastic weekend. I must say I have been on a roll with these weekend wear posts. This weekend I broke out my high waist sweats (aka joggers for us fancy folks) so I could participate in Ebony's (Fashionista Next Door) Style Me Friday link up. As you can see this week’s inspiration was sweats and heels, which is an unlikely pairing. You guys have seen these pants styled similarly here. It was kind of cold here in Miami so I figured I would dress for what I like to call a Miami winter day. I probably look crazy wearing a faux leather jack, cut off tank top, scarf and sandals, lol.

Speaking of sandals I LOVE these Ankara sandals from Just Fab. I am not even gonna BS you guys and say they are comfy because they aren't. I am a girl that loves a shoe with a platform so wearing these 4.5 inch heels with no support for the ball of my foot was a task. Also, if you are a thick ankle gal like me you might have a problem with the back of the strap rubbing. But alas beauty is pain right? Have a great week guys and stay warm!

Cotton's 24 Hour Runway Show

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Fri, 01 Mar 2013 14:25:00 +0000

Hosted by Bill and Giuliana Rancic, the show will feature 1,440 looks – one per minute over 24 hours – including current American cotton trends for every part of the day and occasion in a fashion fan’s life, whether it be hitting the gym, going to work, enjoying a night out on the town or even attending a formal event. Other fashion icons slated to make special appearances at the show include actress Camilla Belle; author, fashion designer and television personality Lauren Conrad; comedian and television personality Michael Yo; and fashion journalist and television personality Louise Roe.

The show will also feature the Who’s Who of Miami, including DJ jessica who, DJ IRIE and DJ Ross One and is open to the public. I have attached a flyer with more information that you are welcome to share with your readers with all the details. The show will also be streamed live on http://cotton24hours.thefabricofourlives.com/ or people.com.

I hope to see some of you locals on South Beach tonight, be there or be square!!!

Frequently Asked Questions

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Wed, 27 Feb 2013 15:46:00 +0000

You asked and I answered! I promised to do a separate blog post dedicated to vegetarianism and exercise.

1. What type of hair am I wearing? Is it a weave or wig?
I am currently wearing the Janet Collection Indian RemyUtopia wig. Prior to this I was wearing Ruth’s Beauty Shop Minxx. I love Janet Collection lace front wigs, they are my absolute favorite. The length and thickness are always perfect. I do not rotate my wigs so I always wear the same wig for about three months and then I switch it up. If I had to choose a second favorite wig it would be the Saga Remy Cleopatra, I wore that heck out of that wig for seven months straight! I still have it stashed away. I don’t have much to say about the Ruth’s Beauty Shop wig, it was okay. It wasn’t thick enough for me and it didn’t hold curl at all.

2. Have you ever thought about doing a 30x30 challenge?
For those of you that don’t know a 30x30 challenge is when you pick out 30 pieces of clothing and remix them for 30 days. I do like the thought of remixing my clothes but a 30x30 isn’t for me. I think it would be great for anyone that is trying to get more out of the clothing they already have but I am don't think I could commit to something like this, lol. I also believe that Kendi from Kendi Everyday was the brains behind the original 30x30.

3. What sizes do you wear in Forever 21 and H&M?
Both of these stores can be tricky when it comes to buying clothes if you carry more weight in your booty and thighs. Forever 21 is a juniors store but they do carry Love 21 which is cut a half size larger than their normal sizes. They also have a plus size line which I can wear an XL in bottoms but only in skirts but cause the pants gap too much for my liking.

Forever 21: I wear M and L tops, M and L dresses. I can also wear a size L in their pants if the cut is generous.

H&M: I wear 8, 10, and 12 in tops. Size 10 and 12 in blazers. Size 12 or 14 in dresses depending on the cut. Size 12 in pants if they stretch.

4. What size are you?

I would say I am consistently a size 12 but depending on the clothing brand I can wear anything from a 10 to a 12.

5. How tall are you?
I am 5’5”

6. What products do you use on your natural hair?

My natural hair routine is super simple and I keep my product simple as well. I pre-poo with organic coconut oil and A ubreyOrganics Balancing Protein Conditioner on dry hair. I sit under the dryer for 30 – 45 minutes. Afterwards I wash my hair with Shea MoistureOrganic Raw Shea Butter Moisture Retention shampoo. I allow my hair to air dry for about 30 minutes and I oil my scalp with Home Health Cold Pressed castor oil. I section off my hair and careful blow dry it. Finally, I moisturized with Silk Elements Silken Child Silk Moisturizing Creme and seal my hair with Proclaim Natural 7 Argan Oil.

7. What is MJR Sales?
MJR Sales is a website that sells defective clothing from Victoria Secrets, The Limited, Chadwicks and a few other stores. Because the clothing is defective the prices are deeply discounted. The defects are always listed and in most cases are minor such as deodorant marks or tiny snags, etc… I have ordered from them twice in the past and never found any defects with my clothing purchases.

8. What kind of Levi’s do you wear?
Classic Rise Bold Curve Straight (size 12)

9. How do you organize your closet?

I just re-organized my closet a few months ago and I really wanted to share it with you guys, but it’s a small walk-in and getting good pictures is a problem. I purchased this organizer from Home Depot and configured it to my needs. I put two bars on the left side; the top bar is utilized for tops and blazers in order by color and style. On the bottom left I hang skirts and pants in order by color and style as well. On the right side I used one bar and hang all my dresses by color and style. I used the shelves for all of my purses hat and bags. I still need to figure out a solution for my shoes, right now they are just sitting in my bedroom stacked up.

10. How did you start your blog?

I just created a Gmail account and started a blog. I was at work one day and finally decided to do it. I have been blogging for almost three years now. I have never done a step by step process but if you Google “how to start a fashion blog” there are several detailed tutorials you can utilize.

http://www.refinery29.com/how-to-start-fashion-blog

http://www.peacelovesequins.com/2012/11/simple-tips-how-to-start-a-fashion-blog/

http://prettyshinysparkly.com/the-secrets-to-successful-fashion-blogging/ This link has the best info!

http://prettyshinysparkly.com/secrets-to-successful-fashion-blogging-part-2/

http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/05/how-to-start-your-blog-with-a-bang.html

http://heartifb.com/2012/03/12/10-tips-for-naming-your-fashion-blog/

http://heartifb.com/home/blogging-tips/

11. What size do you wear in the Victoria Secret Kate Flare?
I purchased a size 14 because the pants were fitted in the thigh area and I didn’t want to squeeze myself into them. If you are curvy I would recommend sizing up for a comfortable fit.

12. What size is the paisley Vince Camuto skirt?
True to fit size 12.

Weekend Wear: Jessica Simpson Eve

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Mon, 25 Feb 2013 14:55:00 +0000

* Blazer - H&M * T-Shirt - Oldnavy * Jeans - Gap * Shoes - Jessica Simpson via Macy's *

I have a confession...I stalk shoes online. What's worse is I stalk shoes for other people. My friends and family all task me with finding them shoes amongst other things. I think I like the challenge of finding what I want for the lowest price. Case in point, I have had my eye on these Jessica Simpson shoes since late December but I was not paying $98, so I waited and waited. Finally, Macy's marked them down to $41 with an additional 10% off last weekend.

The Prissy Shopper would be so proud! Never Pay Retail.

Let's hear it what are your methods for getting great deals on clothes and shoes? I can't be the only person that is obsessed with getting great discounts.

Paisley Pencil Skirt

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 15:00:00 +0000

* Blazer - Macys * T-shirt - Target * Skirt - Vince Camuto via Nordstrom Rack *

* Heels - Jessica Simpson *

Why is it so hard to return to work after a three day weekend? I should really feel rested and ready to attack for this four day week. I am sure in most cases that's probably true but not in mines, lol. I hope everyone enjoyed your long weekend if you had one and cheers *raises coffee mug* to a four day work week.

Don't forget to submit your questions to my contact page for the FAQ post.

Weekend Wear: Diva Skinny Pant

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Sun, 17 Feb 2013 20:52:00 +0000

* Vest - DIY * Tank -Target * Pants - Oldnavy * Sandals - Ralph Lauren *

How cute are these pants from Oldnavy. I don't usually care for jeans or pants from Oldnavy, their sizing is always off. However, I was in store last week just to see what was new and these pants caught my eye. I believe I was drawn to the pattern of the blue and red. Instead of being blue dots the pants are covered in six sided clovers. I opted to order my pants online versus in-store to take advantage of the sale price and get an additional 20% off. I ended up ordering the tall length because the ankle length wasn't flattering on me. If you plan to purchase these online, order your normal size I noticed the pants stretched out a bit through out the day.

I Love My Levi's

noreply@blogger.com (Bajan Beauty) — Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:49:00 +0000

* Blazer - The Limited (on sale!) * Striped Tee - F21 * Jeans - Levi's *

* Sandals - Jessica Simpson * Bubble Necklace - Ebay *

I am and will forever be a Levi's girl! Ladies if you have a hard time finding jeans give Levi's a try, they haven't failed me yet. No plumbers crack or gapping at the waist. I can't find a link for this particular pair because these were purchased at a Levi's outlet.

I have been getting a lot of messages about sizing and where I purchase my clothes. I am working on a FAQ post for you guys so I can knock out all the questions at once. So if you have question ask away via my contact page so I can include it. Have a great weekend!