If there is one thing that I have learned in my 40's is to try different things you might be pleasantly surprised and find out you actually like it . I am not going to lie when I first saw this track pants trend with the heels I wasn't sure how I felt about it and than I tried this pants from the Who What Wear collection at Target and I fell in love. Target always has a way with just pulling you in don't they? They convince you that you need all types of things that you never knew that you did ..LOL. I love the casual pant mixed with a dressed up blazer or blouse .. It's kind of like that whole sweet and salty thing . You get to have the comfort element with the pants and adding dressier top you are giving it a more put together vibe. I can say I am now a fan.
I wasn't sure exactly how I was going to style these pants but than I remembered this amazing yellow vest I had and adding the lace button up I thought it made a perfect chic combo. I would totally wear this just about anywhere .. I love pieces that are easily dressed up or down it just makes life a whole lot easier and it makes your wardrobe appear a bigger and I am all about that life.
I just love the slight flare with the slit so you can actually show off those fabulous block heels that also came from TarJay!
As I mentioned on a Instagram post I am absolutely in love with he lace button down I posted the black on earlier this week. I had to go grab the white one.. Nothing like a crisp white shirt and this has lace on it! Oh yesss!
Track Pant's (here) Plus (here), Shirt (here) Shoes (sim), Bag (here)
So are you Fashionista's on board for the track pants trend? Well I am here for it ! I am looking forward to styling these super cute pants various ways!
Well thank you for stopping by it means so much to me ! Here's to a wonderful week and to trying new things!
XOXO Mary aka Curlybyrdie
Well it's that time of the month that get to collaborate with my Fashionista friends the Fab 40's. The Fab 40's are a group of International bloggers that come together once a month and give their interpretation of the theme that is selected every month .
Well much to my delight the theme that was selected by the fabulous Sheela was " Princesses" . I am such a girly girl and ladies this theme was right up my alley . I knew immediately that my princess choice would be Pocahontas . I wanted to celebrate my Native American roots and after losing my sweet Grandmother who was so proud of her Native American heritage I only thought it was would be a way to celebrate her as well. My Grandmother who's name was Mary Byrd just like mine was an amazing woman. She was 94 when she passed away but she was always young at heart a free spirit kind of like Pocahontas. I loved and admired her so much and I feel so privileged to be named after her and believe me she is one tough act to follow.
I decided to give do a modernized Pocahontas so I opted for a long shear type dress that had a Native inspired pattern and added fringe to the look with the help of my favorite fringe jeans and this fabulous bag from Tar-Jay . I topped of this look with the gorgeous necklace that I picked from Walmart for only $5 and I am here to tell you that Walmart has really stepped up there jewelry game since I was last in there! Oh I will be returning very soon..LOL . Now I could hear my Grandmother now Pocahontas didn't wear her hair all big like that! Well Granny modernized Pocahontas does!
Dress - Charlotte Russe - Shoes - Jessica Simpson- Bag - Target - Necklace -Walmart
FAB 40's
Sheela from Sheela Writes is the person responsible for this theme and she just stuns with her interpretation of Belle. The dress is just perfection and it looks like it was made for her. I love this ultra feminine look that still has a dramatic flair . Look at how beautifully her hair just blows in the wind.. Amazing!
Samantha from The Fake Fabulous is just everything! Girl you are taking Elsa from Frozen to a whole new level so chic and stylish! I am totally obsessed with the shoes and adding those wonderful tights to the ripped jeans is making me want to try new things ! You go girl!
Diana from Fashion of the 4th Floor amazes me every month she always surprises me in a good way . I love how she always thinks out the box . Instead of her selecting a traditional princess she decide to go with a TV character that inspired her and she chose Jo from the Facts of Life. You remember the pretty brunette that was a tomboy . I love how she added a little bit of femininity with pleated skirt but kept true to Jo's tomboy style with the camo and the denim jacket.
Veronica from Cid Style File I love how we have two different interpretations of Pocahontas oh my Granny would be over the moon . I love the light and airy dress and adding the fringe sandals this looks seems earthy and a perfect look for an Indian princess . She looks absolutely stunning.
Ann from Kremb De La Kremb is channeling Princess Stephanie of Monaco a real life princess giving us pure sophistication keeping it a little rebellious and fun by adding the gym style shoe. I love to see both sides of the personality merge into one look!
Jennie from A Pocketful of Polka Dots I just love this interpretation of the " Little Mermaid" . Jennie is just so creative she finds this skirt at a thrift store last minute and dies it green . She is a true fashion boss. The color combination with her amazing hair is just beyond perfection! Love it
Shelbee from Shelbee on the Edge is our guest blogger for this month and we are so lucky to have her . She is channeling Princess Merida from Disney movie Brave. I love that she was able to step out of her comfort zone with the corset and giving ode to Merida's country Scotland land with the navy and green plaid. She looks edgy and fabulous !
It has been another wonderful month of for the Fab 40's and I can't wait to see that next month has in store for us! I know for sure that my Grandmother would have loved this month and with her amazing sense of humor this 94 year old firecracker would have told me that I didn't make a prettier Pocahontas than she would have! I love you Granny and will never forget you
XOXO - Mary aka Curlybyrdie
What I love the most about finding amazing pieces is the taking those pieces and thinking of various ways to style them. I originally styled this gorgeous olive green military jacket with a pair of jeans(here) but I decided to mix it up with this stunning maxi skirt from my favorite boutique Eccentric Kristoure. I felt like it was the perfect combination and added a fun element to this jacket.and it also has major twirl to it .. and don't we sometimes feel like we need some twirl in our life ? I know this girl does.
There is nothing like a skirt that can twirl !
Jacket (here), Skirt (here), Booties (here), Bag (sim)
Is a Military jacket a trend that you will add to your wardrobe?
As always I want to thank your for stopping by it means so much I hope you have an amazing week!
There are certain things that make this girl happy Pumpkin spice , George Michael and fabulous skirts just to name a few but today will concentrate on this amazing skirt. There are just so many things to love about this skirt let's just start with the most obvious thing those ruffles.. be still my heart! As if that was enough to sell me on this skirt but the chambray material and the high low effect . Oh yes I am in love.
I decided to keep the top much more conservative because it creates the balance that I love. It's good to have a kind of sexy piece like this skirt and than tone it down with a more conservative approach so I opted for my lace Lauren Conrad button up added a thin polka dot scarf I had to achieve that classic chic vibe.
It was such a windy day I was lucky to keep this dress down for these photos
Skirt (here) , Top (sim), Shoes (sim), Bag (here)
I feel like Cha Cha from Grease in this photo the skirt really makes you want to dance !
So you love the ruffle trend as much as do? It is one of my favorites and I can't wait to incorporate it into more of my looks.
Thank you so much for stopping by it's been my pleasure and hope you have an amazing weekend.
Photo Credit KB Photography
XOXO - Mary aka Curlybyrdie
I can honestly tell you that Military jackets are have become one of my wardrobe necessities a season less trend that I am obsessed with . I love the masculine structure of this jacket and adding the gold accents to olive green makes this fashionista very happy. So much so that this was one of those New Arrival purchases you know as soon as it hits the floor I need to add it to the cart.
This will certainly be a staple in my closet this spring and pretty much the rest of my life! LOL . I love this jacket so much that I decided I would style it various ways and featuring each on my blog .
My first look will be more of a casual vibe adding some cute brown suede booties to the mix and that gives me a perfect opportunity to rock my suede fringe bag that I picked up on clearance at Tar-Jay (aka Target) . Oh how I love that clearance section let me count the ways ..
Love this bag it's just so fun ! You have no choice but to swing it around!
The added feather detail sold me on these boots and I feel like I am giving a shout out to my Native American heritage!
Jacket (here), Jeans (here) Booties (here), Bag (sim)
I wanted to include the other cute options that are available in this trend. You have the classic olive that I am wearing but also a denim option and faux leather ! How can you just pick one that's the real problem over here!
Denim (here), Faux Leather (here), Olive (here)
Which is your favorite inquiring minds would love to know comment below and let me know.
Photo Credit KB Photograhy
As always I want to thank you for stopping by it means much to me! See you next time with the other way I style this fabulous jacket!
XOXO Mary aka Curlbyrdie
