Michael Kors.......Spring '13 Collection

I always thought that Ralph Lauren was the leading man when it came to sophisticated and classy pieces. I think the "nautical look" theme that he tends to stick to looks so refined. That was until I received an email displaying Michael Kors Spring Collection. I am in love with this collection. It exudes class and sophistication to the fullest. This would so work for my wardrobe as I continue to refine my taste to match the likes of women that I admire. I don't know about you but I can so see myself matching the elegance of Claire Huxtable (hey, she's real to me), Ruby Dee, Diahnne Carrol, Sally Field and Jamie Lee Curtis. These are women I think that have truly grown old gracefully without the need for any type of surgery. Now, if I can get a few of these pieces.....I'm on my way.

Pics Courtesy of : http://www.destinationkors.com/spring-2013-runway?ecid=MKEC91412main2&ncx=n&uEm=tclark@emc-company.com

Animal Print.......

 

Either I'm getting old or my lack of appreciation for Animal Prints has been non-existent. I can recall teasing my mother endlessly about her love for all things Animal. I used to tell her that our house is going to turn into the movie "Jumanji" one day. We had enough animal print and plants that you could have possibly mistaken our home to be some kind of jungle. But here it is 2012 and I say it loud and proud............"I simply love ANIMAL PRINT anything." I think it is the greatest accent piece to any outfit and room in the home. I simply love it on my feet. Here are some on the ways that I love to incorporate the print into my wardrobe. I think on my latest date night, I may have went overboard with my accessories but hey if  looking like a character on the Lion King makes me feel good, Who Cares what other people feel? Isn't fashion about your own personal taste. I'm truly doing a thousand in the following pics.

 

 

 

 

Arm Candy and Clutch

 

 Shoes added.

A closer look

 

 I'm loving this with a pop of Orange color.

 



 

Total Look

Snakeskin another love of mine.

 



Closer Look.

 

 

What about you? Am I the only one late with this realization that Animal Print is the business?

Would you?????

I love fashion. I stalk several blogs on the daily and I always see the cutest pieces labeled as "Thrifted". So immediately I go to find out where this person lives so that I can determine why I have never run up on a thrift store selling such cute things  Okay let me be honest, I have never really thrifted. It's not like I don't like secondhand clothing. (that looks new or slightly used) I have been in several consignment stores with the intention of browsing and hoping to find a great piece that someone was foolish to give away. Never happened!!! You want to know why?.....I just can't take the smell. I don't care how many times they say that they have washed those clothes, it still smells. Just like feet and....... you finish it. So I have been trying to come up with a way to shop secondhand (without throwing up) and still get items that I like. Solution.........many fashion bloggers sell their own stuff. Whether it is an over purchase by a shopaholic or an item just  rarely worn, you can get some really good stuff. Which leds me to the blogspot of "Where Did U Get That" or "wdugt" for short.

Karen (the blog owner) has some really great deals for new and used items that she is selling. I was able to browse and come across a lovely pair of sunglasses that are just my style and price range.  Check out my First Secondhand purchase. I'm so proud!!!

Burberry Sunglasses: $65. Retails: $190!!

100% authentic Burberry sunglasses. Never worn. Brand new in case.

Retails here for $190

How do you think that I did? I'M LOVING IT!!!!!

Something about Tammy........

You know how there is one thing about you that makes you feel like you are the baddest chick alive and no one can step to you or come near your shine? Well today, I felt that way. Why??? My hair of course. Girlfriend, when me and my natural are on the same page and getting along, I am one to be reckoned with. You can't tell me nothing. (you could but I ain't listening) I have been waiting patiently (please, whatever) for 2 and a half years for an Angela Davis type fro. I'm not there yet but my attitude is on 1000 when I do get a fro that is showing promise. I want to take pictures with my lips poked out, posing in front of the camera with the incomparable bathroom shot, (dirty bedroom shot exluded) and of course the one where I am looking over my back with the picture screaming, "Uh huh, I know, get it boo." But since I will be 41 next month and am a mother of three teenage boys, I thought it would be a good look if I just kept this classy. Check out me and my fro and see if you can tell that I  am feeling something about Tammy.

Chilling with my spoiled poodle Cocoa. This is momma's baby.

If you look closely, Cocoa is in the back relieving himself . Legged just jacked up.

 Instead of me, Cocoa is giving you the backshot. Ya'll ain't ready!!

 Bedroom shot had to include my husband.

Posing on the front steps. (Those push ups are paying off. Who wants it? 

A heel connoisseur (heel whore). 

 I said no dirty room shots but this is my youngest's room and I am trying to show off his artwork.

Hot or Hmmmmm??

Solange has been killing the fashion game for the last year. Her style seems so simple and yet refreshing. She definitely has found her lane. I enjoy her bold use of color with the mixing of  various patterns. Of course, this hair just does it for me.

Yellow is def her color. Matches well with her skin tone and subtle makeup.

This is definitely in the HOT category IMO. I love the entire look. It's definitely giving me life.

What do you think?