Outfit: Silk Layers

Greetings Fashion Friends,

I so hate it when I'm unable to post on my blog. I honestly feel that this fashion outlet has saved me thousands!!! Before this blog, I used to just buy random garments, shoes, and jewelry without much thought for my personal style or the quality of the product. Now, I still shop like I'm training for the Olympics, but I promise you I'm waaaayyyyy more selective and I have learned that the trends are to be strictly reserved for fast fashion stores (i.e. Asos, Forever 21). I also no longer feel down if I leave the mall without a shopping bag full of goodies (don't ask). I state all this because it occurred to me on yesterday while I was online adding items to my various shopping carts that my blog really has done exactly what I wanted it to do for me. I know there are plenty of opportunities to monetize my blog and establish a site for sponsors to flock to......but I just don't have the time. My passion for fashion is purely in its appreciation phase. I love the blogosphere, but it's sad to see some folk lose themselves chasing popularity, status, and money. In some cases, integrity is all we have.

This past Sunday, I pulled out a silky garment for church. While I really like the dress, it was way more work preparing it for public entry than it was worth! It could be because I don't own any slips....I mean, where on earth do you find a slip??? I haven't worn one since middle school. SMH Regardless, I was able to throw something together to wear beneath it's transparent layers.

These shoes........at least a 3/4 size larger ( I swear) than what I normally wear.....but they have my correct size labeled on the sole. Such a shame!

Thank goodness I test most of my heels at church.....boots and inappropriate heels for church get tested at the grocery store. They were emulating a pair of flip flops!

I wish I could have captured the detail of this dress but I couldn't get my photographer and the sun on the same page, LOL. The dress is clearly transparent but I layered a black cami and a black body con mini skirt beneath it for my "slip".

Necklace - Bloomingdale's

Dress - Zara

Ring - Forever 21

Handbag - Cole Haan

Heels - gift from sister

Arrivederci!