Outfit of the Day-A Leopard Inspiration (Keisha Knight Pulliam)

Its true what people say...A leopard never changes his spots. Well fashion is just like a leopard. Though fashion continues to evolve day to day or even year to year, some trends never change! Even if some trends change, they always tend to make their way back to fashion in one full circle.

Baby I'm Back

Leopard may float in and out of style but no one can dispute the power of a tasteful leopard statement blouse, scarf or shoe! Accentuated correctly, leopard can add flare to almost any look!
For instance, I was home watching Wendy Williams as she interviewed Ms. Keisha Knight-Pulliam. You remember Rudy Huxtable from the Cosby Show? Well, Keisha Knight Pulliam looked absolutely stunning in her sheer leopard print button down blouse. To compliment the leopard print blouse, Keisha wore a simple pair of white pants/jeans with a chain belt as an accessory. I have to give her 5*****for that outfit or should I say 5***** stilettos! lol Ms. Keisha definitely brought leopard back with style and grace!

Well, I loved this look so much that I went on a journey to create this look for my own personal wardrobe....

Leopard Print Blouse

I found a fabulous deal on a Sunny Leigh sheer leopard print ruffled top
for only $15! Sunny Leigh is carried in most Belk stores. A blouse by
Sunny Leigh can range anywhere from 39.99 to 54.99. I find her designs very classic and chic. Check her out at a Belk Store in your area.








Cream Pant
Almost 5 years ago, I visited a Steve & Barry's store and picked up a pair of Bitten pants by Sarah Jessica Parker. Since then, Steve & Barry's

closed their business leaving Sarah Jessica Parker's clothing line Bitten without a home. :-(

Bitten was a great alternative to expensive fashion foward items. For cheap prices...I mean really really cheap prices, Bitten designed boyfriend jackets, shirts and jeans for a price we ALL could afford.

Sarah! PLEASE bring back Bitten!!!

The Chain Belt

The chain belt is actually a long layered necklace from Forever 21 for only $9.
It was long enough to wrap around my waist, so I used it as a belt to accessorize!
I love when I am able to use one accessory in multiple ways!

The Shoes

I chose to wear red shoes to add spice to my Outfit of the Day. I found the red shoes on clearance at Rainbow Shops for only $7! If you are looking to purchase stylish items for cheap...check out your favorite stores as the seasons change. More than likely, the stores are selling out of their current seasonal items at a cheap price to make room for the "NEW" seasonal merchandise.

Enjoy my slideshow.

Embrace Your Accessories!

Just because the weather is indecisive, it doesnt

mean you have to be! Deciding what to wear and what NOT to wear can be tricky when the weather is tricky. No matter what your style is you can always embrace your acessories to creat the perfect weather proof look. A summer dress paired with a cardigan can make a girlie "frock" fashion statement. Or a tailored suit jacket added to a dress can create a more conservative professional fashion statement. Dressing for the weather can be fun if you "Embrace Your Accesories".

What is considered an Accesory?

Many think of necklaces, earring, bracelets and etc. when you talk about accessories. But an accessory is anything that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing. Your "main clothing" may be a dress, a wife-beater with a pair of jeans, a romper or etc...Whenever you pair a cardigan, shawl, jacket,jewlery, purse or scarf with your "main clothing", you are indeed ACCESSORIZING! In my slide show you will witness first hand how I accessorize! I'm a huge thrift store shopper and everything in the slide show comes to you via La Thrift!lol

Dress

The dress is brand named Tempted. Tempted brands can be found anywhere from Sears to Macy's. It is a bargain brand that sells from anywhere to 27.99 to 39.99 in department stores. Well, I was fortunate to buy this tan, black and white oval printed shape dress for a whopping $2

bucks! Oooow! That really hit my pockets! heehee

Belt (in photo above)

The Flower belt is an accessory I picked up at one of my favorite stores francescascollections.com I paid $18 bucks for it!

Jacket

The jacket is by J.G. Hook. In 1974 a businessman named Max Raab who was fashion saavy founded J.G. Hook. J.G. Hook, in my opinion, could very well have rivaled Brooks Brother. J.G. Hook pioneered what we know today as "prep style". I found the jacket as apart of a suit. When I picked it up, I couldnt believe my eyes! This suit was made very well! And the feel of the wool is sure to keep you warm. Needless to say, JG Hook is not as popular these days but around the 70s, early 80s, you couldve found JG Hook apperal in any high-end stores. I purchased the suit with the original tags from Macy's on it.Yep! Thats right! A brand new suit! I only paid a whopping $10 bucks for the whole suit! See why I love Vintage Shopping?!?!

The Shoes and Accessories were items I already owned...

Enjoy the slide show!
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