BrownSkinMaven

This is just a quick post of the weekend OOTD's.  It was a weekend filled of errands, shopping & girl time with one of good friends.  Never a dull moment and definitely always a reason to get dressed as you never know what the day will bring.  As I always say everyday is a great occasion to get dressed; so if it seems that I may not hold back, you are absolutely right, because if I waited for a special day or event to wear some things, they may never make it out of my closet.  So here is peek at a couple days wardrobe ensembles.

There is something bold, sexy and powerful about wearing all black! Today I decided to express my inner bad mamma jamma with a very sleek yet edgy all black ensemble with touches of gold.   If you want something timeless and flattering in your wardrobe, be sure to invest in a couple great wrap dresses.  They are a simple design that streamlines curves and looks good on most everybody.  If you are a regular jet setter, they are great for travel wardrobe items, as they are fit for many occasions and take up minimal room in your suitcase! Once I again I got to pieced in two of my favorite wardrobe items, a leather jacket and knee high boots, with a cute and simple yet chic looking faux wrap LBD (little black dress).  It was a very simple pairing that made a powerful statement.  This outfit had me ready to handle everything from business on down to a evening out on the town had the opportunity presented itself.  My motto is, "stay ready so you don't have to get ready,"

Something things just speak for themselves!  I don't care what the season is there is something about a vibrant white dress that simply makes a bold statement.  I was feeling happy about waking up today and grateful for being granted another day of life so I wanted my outfit to reflect that.  The sun was shining bright and I decided to match it with this black and white cap sleeve dress by Peter Nygard.  I love this dress because there is a simple yet bold elegance to it that definitely gives it a wow factor.  As I always say, when you look good you feel good and this dress definitely gave me the boost of sunshine today.   Take a peek at my OOTD.

Today's post is going to be short and sweet.  A basic pencil skirt and cardigan are a quick and easy way to go on any given day.  Today I didn't really have a desire to wear anything special so when in doubt,  I go with the basics.  There's not much effort needed to complete the look, just add a great tank and a couple accessories and you can create a  simple yet chic look that is polished and professional enough for what ever comes your way.  Here's a peek at today's OOTD.

One of my favorite colors during this time of year is hunter green.  As the weather begins to cool and the holiday season rolls in, something about this color puts me in a warm spirit.  I can never find it as often as I like but when I do I am sure to snatch it up as it is a very flattering color on brown skin tones. I found this great dress at the Dillard's clearance center on one of my random shopping days that I was on the hunt for something else.  I was actually looking for another dress in the same color and had no luck, but then this little Kenneth Cole number jumped out at me and I was so excited.  I love the zipper detail in the back, as it adds a nice accent to a simple body flattering dress.  Sometimes it doesn't take much to make a powerful statement and this dress does the trick.  From the color, to the detail, to the fit, I know that I found a classic and timeless piece that will have a place in my closet for awhile. I completed this outfit with a asymmetrical

Today was a simply Saturday made up of errands and mommy daughter time with my wonderful Mom.  I kept my outfit neutral with black, olive green and natural tones.  Nothing fancy, just a simply yet unfussy and polished combination.     One of my favorite go to accessories is my drawer full of infinity scarves.  Whenever I need a finishing touch to any outfit, I love to grab a scarf and throw it around my neck.  They are functional being that they keep me warm and can effortlessly jazz up an outfit at the drop of a dime.  I also love that you can choose to wear it long or double it up around your neck. I opted to wear my black waxed Paige peg skinny jeans, along with a simple olive green sleeveless JCrew t-shirt, my go pointy toe patent leather pumps and an olive green tone snake print infinity scarf.  Keep scrolling and take a peek at today's OOTD.

Today I was working from home and had to run a few business errands so I decided to keep it casual. Now I know my casual may be different than most, but I still have to always be ready to handle work if it comes up, so I just have days wear I can keep it a little lighter than others.  That being said a casual day for me like today,  consists of wide leg palazzo pants and a side high slit short sleeve sweater.  Definitely comfortable yet sassy enough to be out and about in handling my days business. You will notice that I didn't have shoes on in the pictures but I eventually put on some flat gold and black sandals to finish off the outfit.  Here's a peek at the OOTD.

I have been a woman on the move this last week traveling from city to city.   So as I made my way back to my home town, of course, I had to pull out a comfy and cute outfit to get me through another jet setting moment.  Since I had to hit the ground running today I wanted to wear something that was versatile, yet appropriate to get me through multiple parts of my day.  I kept it simple and cute and still managed to have a very relaxed feel appeal in the process.  I pulled out my black flowy jumpsuit, it has the illusion of a dress (you saw the gray last week and I also purchased it in red because I loved it so much), paired with a dark denim jacket and finished it off with my favorite cognac boots.  I think I will retire them definitely for awhile after today and show some love to some of my other shoes now that I am back home and on my closet playground again.  Here's a peek at the OOTD.

The travel outfit of the day was very simple with bold accents.  I wore all black and decided to add a pop of color and texture to jazz up the outfit a little.  If you like to wear black, I can totally relate, but sometimes I like to add a little something just to keep it light and fun.  By adding prints and colors you can turn what would usually be a boring, plain jane, or conservative looking outfit, into something fresh and vibrant! Today's outfit was a crew neck slinky style dress paired with some black leggings and of course the featured boots of the trip.  Here's a peek at the OOTD.

Today was a denim day.  Crazy thing, I use to wear jeans all the time but it seems that these days its more like once every month or even every few months.  None the less, I was sure to pack these comfy Nico super skinny jeans by Hudson.  They are very stretchy and comfortable and go great with the boots of choice. Since this particular trip was family directed, for once, I was able to pack a little more casual then normal, which allowed me to pull out some old favorites that don't get as much attention as my dresses and other less casual items in my closet.   The OOTD is a pair of skinny jeans, a long black tank, along with an asymmetrical cardigan.  Here's a peek at how I pulled this outfit together.

While traveling for a few days, I didn't want to pack a lot of stuff, I decided to build my outfit choices around one pair of boots that could be worn with everything.   This saves me from having bring a lot of unnecessary stuff!  While I love to accessorize and wear a different amazing shoe as often as possible, I try to make traveling as painless as possible.  I figure if I can make one or two pair of shoes work for a fews day I am definitely winning! I chose my cognac brown boots to bring along for my few days of travel.  They are a great neutral that goes great with jeans, as well as paired with blues, blacks and grays to add a rich pop of color to complete a great looking outfit combination. Today's OOTD consists of a gray harem jumper, along with a long cardigan, infinity scarf and of course the featured boots of the next few days.  Here's a peek at what I wore.

As the weather changes and we nestle into fall, with winter approaching soon, one of my favorite combos this time of year is a great shift dress and knee high boots.  There's something about it that gives this fun, sassy yet cozy feeling for the season.  Its also a quick and easy go to outfit that can be appropriate for multiple events throughout your day.  Now depending on your location you can add to the combo, by pairing some tights or leggings according to your weather conditions.  Fortunately I live in a sunny state so I have the option to still bare legs at this time. My go to brand for a great shift dress is Laundry by Shelli Segal.  I have been a fan of her dresses for many years, as the material is a polyester/spandex blend that hangs just right.  Her dresses are very versatile, comfortable, as well as flattering which is very important when you are looking for great pieces to add to your wardrobe.  They are great to travel in as well, being that they do not wrinkle and