Black & white...again

I've been MIA for a while, Basically I've been trying to make some life changing decisions and I've been doing some reflection. I wondered if I really should continue this blog or not. I'm not making money from it, does anyone really read it?, I have very little free time and feel overwhelmed a lot- not blogging would be one less thing in my long list of things to do. All that aside, I have decided to continue as I love fashion & styling and I do this for me.I'm back y'all!!!!

I love wearing black & white (as seen here, here, here & here). I love wearing black and somehow white comes in. LOL. 

This jacket is actually a sweater. It looks a jacket as the fabric is a bit sturdier. I wear jackets on Mondays & Tuesdays. I wear sweaters on Fridays & Thursdays sometimes. I get more casual as the week progresses. I wore this on a Monday or Tuesday. I can't remember :).

Jacket/Sweater- Mommy's
Skirt- old
Shoes- Nine West (US$29,99, TJ Maxx)

Like both pics so I'm posting both ;p

Xoxo
Ronz

Oatmeal- plain not so plain after all ^_^

In doing this post I just realized that I have on mint again. LOL. Didn't even realize I had another mint item in my wardrobe- now I can pair it with my mint shoes (in a previous post yay!).

My dear mother bought me these shoes- GORGEOUS. Big up to Mommy, love you! When I saw them I was like, hmm what am I gonna wear with these? I love love love these shoes, so cute yet comfortable. 

Jacket- Old, dressmaker/seamstress
Skirt- Old
Top- US$5 (can't remember the name of the store in the Bronx)
Shoes- Marshalls (US$40)

Xoxo
Ronz

Building your wardrobe- work attire

If you're starting a new job or just want to re-evaluate your current work wardrobe, here are a few things to consider:

• start with the bottom half. Invest in 5 solid colour bottoms (pants and/or skirts. For skirts ensure there's a pencil skirt in the mix as they are great for all body types)
• 2-3 pairs of neutral coloured work shoes (black, brown, nude, tan, grey)
• some fun shirts (play around with fabrics and prints as well as have your usual suspects like your solid colours, for instance a black button down shirt)
• cardigans/jackets
• create your own uniform

A note on the jackets, there's nothing like a well structured jacket to cinch you in and to make you look more professional. Some jackets are pricey so cardigans are another good cost effective option and they come in so many colours.

With creating your own uniform of sorts, you can simplify things and repeat outfits. This can be pants & shirts or full suits or cardigans & pencil skirts.




Source: J's Everyday Fashion

Also make sure your clothes fit. Tight, baggy and ill-fitting clothes have no place in the office. Make sure you get a good seamstress/dressmaker to ensure clothes fit properly.

Ensure that you can get mileage out of the items in your closet. Mix and match and get items that complement each other. If you are buying an item, think of what you already have in your closet and see if you could make 2-3 outfits at least out of it.

I also plan my outfits for the week on Sunday nights,this usually takes about 30 minutes max. I get my clothes ironed every 2 weeks or so, if it's not ironed I'm not wearing it. I fuss around and see what works so I spend less time in the morning getting ready. If I put on an outfit that I selected and don't like I go to another one and that evening select another for the next day. I usually wear jackets for the 1st 2-3 days of the week then throw in a cardigan or a button down shirt for the other days. I hate 'being a girl' and taking FOREVER to get ready- how do I fix that? Preparation. I prep my outfits. Even when going to a party I think about what I want to wear, try it on and re-evaluate if needed, then chose my accessories and everything before it's actually time to get ready. For work I chose my shoes and jewellery the night before. I usually get up 30 minutes before I head out the door and that includes cleaning up after and feeding my dogs (I eat breakfast at work which I pack the night before). Nowadays I get up 30 minutes earlier to fit in a workout.

Another thing is to have fun with your outfits. I always say "if I don't feel good, I should at least look good". Play around with colours and different combinations. There's nothing like getting a compliment on how good you look.

XOXO
Ronz

Black & white....& a little orange

Most people wear black & white and add a pop of colour but usually wear red. 

Dare to be different and wear another colour, such as orange (as pictured below) or even try yellow, purple, green- the possibilities are endless. 

Jacket US$15.99 (sale, Forever 21)
Houndstooth print skirt US$19.99 (Burlington)
Callie, Jessica Simpson shoes US$39.99 (sale, Zappos)
Inner Blouse US$5 (Rainbow)

XOXO

Ronz

I'm blue again

I love this blue jacket and had to show you how I wore it with another skirt. 

My original plan was to wear a black jacket but when I put on the black inner blouse, it was a different colour black and different fabrics. The inner blouse made the black jacket look washed out. I didn't like the overall look so I quickly switched to wearing the blue jacket before heading out the door. I got some many compliments on how the colour looked good on me, making my day even better. 

Forever 21 Lace Contrast Waist Skirt US$9.99 (sale)

Forever 21 Essential Jacquard Woven Blazer US$15.99 (sale)

Jessica Simpson Callie pumps US$40 (sale, zappos.com)

 Black inner blouse US$5 (Agaci)

XOXO
Ronz

I'm blue, da ba de, da ba die

"I'm blue, da ba de, da ba die...." like the song.

Jacket: Forever 21 US$15.99 (sale)

Shoes: Mootsies Tooties via 6pm.com US$25.99

Skirt: (made by seamstress) US$10

Inner Blouse: Agaci US$3.99

Total: US$55.97

Closer look at the shoes :)



XOXO
Ronz