DENIM SKIRT & CROP TOP KINDA SUMMER

You can let the quarantine blues get you down, or you can get dressed to beat the blues! I decided to do the latter. One of my favorite blues is those from my denim! For Summer, I am partial to my denim cut-offs and of course, my denim skirt.

A denim skirt is a wardrobe classic! In Spring you can style your denim skirt with tights and pastel sweaters, and ankle boots. In Summer, you can pair your denim skirt with bright crop tops, or a classic white shirt and your espadrilles. In Fall, you can style your denim skirt, with over the knee boots, and your favorite suede jacket.

Every Summer we usually go on a few trips, sit out in the patios of our favorite restaurants, and enjoy brunch, head to first Fridays in the Crossroads, and whatnot. This Summer is different, but I wanted to take the opportunity to get dressed. We started our own Summer tradition this year. As a family, we try and dine out in our back yard. And we get dressed for it! It feels good, I tell you!

So this weekend, I styled my denim skirt with my jade crop top, for dinner in our patio! I love the idea of shopping in my closet and styling my wardrobe staples, in different ways. It is easy to shop for new items, but its also a lot of fun, when you shop your own closet. I brought in some different tones to my outfit with yellow and multicolored statement earrings. I finished off the outfit with my favorite platforms/espadrilles! 

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PANTONE "MEADOWLARK " - YELLOW FOR KCFW

Pantone calls its Meadowlark and I call it my Crayola Bright . When I was planning my outfit for the Thursday runway show of Kansas City Fashion Week, I knew I wanted a statement piece. A pleated skirt in a color recommendation from Pantone seemed like the perfect idea.

Pantone comes up with their color suggestions for the year. While UltraViolet is the color of the year in general, Pantone does also have color picks for every season. "MeadowLark," a shade of Yellow is one of the recommendations for Spring 2018. Pantone color picks can often be confusing with their names, and Meadowlark is described as Confident and Outgoing Yellow.

Yellow can be a tricky color to pull off. But I have a thing for yellow outfits. The last two Spring-Summers I have featured Yellow outfit, so how could I let go of the tradition this year. I had loved my Yellow Maxi and my Mustard ruffle dress, and this year it was the turn of the skirt.

My middle region is always my problem area, so when I plan an outfit, I like camouflaging that part. A pleated midi skirt is a perfect choice, as the high waist creates the perfect illusion. I paired my skirt with a graphic tee in Grey, rather than White. A graphic Tee is a great way to underplay an outfit piece like a skirt. I like the edginess it provides an outfit. You could also pair this skirt with a cute lace top if you wanted to.  Nude shoes, wooden watch and a mix metal necklace and earring combo. I wanted the look to be light and fresh and Spring perfect. Did I tell you that it was raining the day I wore this outfit?

Fashion does not have to come with a hefty price tag. While its very easy to shop when you have an unlimited budget, the idea of affordable fashion is always worth the challenge for me. My readers have often asked me for budget versions of outfits I have put together, so for this particular occasion, I wanted to create an outfit which as all about affordable fashion.  Fashion can still be classy if you know how to shop, while on a budget. Don't compromise on your personal style while you are hunting for a deal. The best bits can often be found at the most unexpected places, only if you realize how to shop smart. For instance, my skirt came off the Sale rack of Forever 21 and was majorly reduced in price. My graphic Tee is from Target. My jewelry is from Paparazzi jewelry which is known fo their 45 offerings. So I created an Outfit which was ready for Front Row of Fashin Week, and it was under $ 100. How's that for a bargain!

Stay tuned for a round-up of Thursday Night of Runway Shows of KCFW, next on the Blog!

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JORD WOOD WATCH + WATERCOLORS + DENIM : MOTHER'S DAY OOTD

Hope all of you had a great Mother's Day ! Mine was fab. Another beautiful year, with my darling daughter, and I could not have asked for more. Little hands carried in gifts as I woke up. And seems like, she had a Fairy God Mother helping her - Jord Wood Watches . Besides the gifts picked out by Daughter-Dad, Jord Wood Watches  were kind enough to send me one of their Unique Wood Watches, just in time for Mother's Day. Isn't that wonderful ! Stay tuned to the end of the Blog Post, if you want to WIN A JORD WOOD WATCH ! 

Jord Wood Watches specializes in hand crafted wooden watches, each of which is a work of art. Jord believes that a watch should be more than just telling time. Each of the Jord watches, are surely a prized possession for their owners. For starters, its a Conversation Starter. You have a Jord watch on your wrist ,and chances are high, that people will want to know, how and where they could get such an exclusive time piece. Jord Wood Watches , as the name suggests are hand crafted for ethically sustainable wood. They are available in a variety of wood, and you can take your pick from Walnut to Acacia. My Watch is crafted from Walnut Wood. Every watch has Sapphire Crystal Glass, which is quite the Royalty in the watch world. Winner Winner all the way. 

I loved the wooden packaging, in which every time piece is so painstakingly packed. Its such a luxurious experience, as I opened my Mother's Day gift from Jord Watches. The wooden box, the small cushion which nesles the watch, a cleaning cloth and also wood polish. They surely know how to pamper Moms. And not only Moms, I might add, they know how to pamper all their patrons. With Father's Day less than a month away. I think these time pieces make for great gifts . Did I mention that you can get them custom Engraved and Custom sized with your order? I have a notoriously tiny wrist. So I loved it that Jord Wood Watches sized my time piece to fit me. I didn't have to run to a local watch shop to  have it custom fitted. So when you place in your watch order, remember that you can have it fit your wrist and also have sweet nothings engraved, if you wanted to gift it to the special someone in your life. In a long time, I have come across a product which is the perfect special occasion gift, for either yourself or your loved one. 

My watch is the Conway Walnut and Jet Black . Its the perfect example of how a classic style meets modernity. The chronograph feature is something I had been eyeing for quite some time. The earthy wood tones are a great contrast to the jet black. They compliment against my warm undertone , and make it just the perfect arm candy. If you want to shop my Watch, then Click HERE.  

The best part of the Jord Wood Watches are that they are mostly Unisex. Most styles can be worn by both Men and Women, although they do have a dedicated Men's Shop and a Women's Shop. I love big dial watches myyelf, so it seemed like a perfect fit for me. 

I wanted to style my Jord Wood Watch - Conway Walnut and Jet Black in a Spring Summer Outfit. I wanted to create a palette which would off set the earthy tone so the watch in the best possible way. Spring - Summer is all about light fabrics , and bright colors. Watercolors are a big trend in Spring - Summer this year. I love how feminine they are, and how they can flatter so many different silhouettes. I paired an Off the Shoulder Watercolors Top with a Denim Button down Mini Skirt. Jord Wood Watch in Conway Walnut and Jet Black, Chanel Sunglasses, Tassel Earrings and Gold Backless Loafers. Spring - Summer perfection. I was out for Brunch with my family and this Outfit earned me so many compliments all morning long.

A Huge Thank you to Jord Wood Watches for partnering with me.

If you want to win a Jord Wood Watch, then you can Enter this Giveaway, hosted by Jord Wood Watches, exclusively for the Readers of my blog.  
https://www.woodwatches.com/g/journotalk 

My Contest Ends : 06/11/2017 at 11:59 pm.
At the end of the Giveaway, a Winner will be chosen , who will win $100 off gift code.Every person participating in the giveaway will win  $25 as a consolation prize. So go ahead and try your luck. 

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