OOTD: Teal Shift

What's up Islers!!

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer so far and has some fun plans for the 4th of July Weekend!

I wanted to share a quick Outfit of the Day before heading out to lunch. I was really feeling this teal shift dress when I tried it on a few months ago but hadn't pulled the trigger on styling an outfit yet lol. So today's the day!

Anchors Away!

Hi Islers,

So I went on a cruise vacation with my bestie, her husband and my God-Sister a few weeks ago and wanted to share some of my outfits :-) A cruise gives you the opportunity to mix up your style from formal to casual to relaxed beachwear. We visited Kennedy Space Center in Florida and Nassau and Freeport, Bahamas :-)

Ootd: Navy & Black

I'm back Islers!!!

I've been on vacation & will be sharing a post with pics very soon ;-) In the meantime I decided to share my new obsession...these navy and black tuxedo inspired pants I purchased from H&M yesterday. 

I regularly wear the oh-so-chic navy and black color combo, so I was immediately drawn to these gems. Happily they suck me in in all the right places and have enough room in the back (a frequent problem I have with pants/jeans)...perhaps a little too sexy for the office but I couldn't wait to wear them so here I am. I'm being brave today! :-/ 

"Don't be afraid of fashion, style will make you brave!" --Maya Gatewood

Oh, You Fancy Huh?

Hey guys!

So today was my church's anniversary and we were encouraged to dress in our Sunday Best! I found this gorgeous golden Isaac Mizrahi skirt and just had to have it :0) I went pretty simple on top but gave the look some golden finishing touches with my accessories. It's always fun to dress up for special occasions but remember make it your own so your totally comfortable and you own it. Case in point, I felt beautiful and didn't want to take this skirt off!

Skirt: Isaac Mizrahi, Shirt: Forever21, Cross Bracelet & Necklace: JewelMint, Earrings: H&M, Cuff: Thirfted, Bangle: Ralph Lauren

Day to Night

So for those days when I know my day isn't ending at 6pm, I try to plan out an outfit that can easily transition from day to night with as little fuss and manipulation as possible. Because most likely you'll have to carry something extra with you and who wants 5lbs. of extra crap to lug around? Often my "to night" consists of just dinner or choir rehearsal, but I usually don't want to start my evening with the same outfit I've been wearing for the passed 9 hours. A change of shoes and accessories are usually my saving grace. Accessories are light-weight, fit easily into your purse and I already keep 6-7 pairs of shoes under my desk at work...hey variety is the spice of life right? Lol 

Below I've styled a couple of "to night" examples for dinner and something more casual. 

However you take it from day to night, remember the Styl Isle approach and put your spin on it...make it unmistakably you!

To the office...

To dinner...

Accessories case doubles as a clutch!

To the office...

To choir rehearsal...

Here are side by sides of the looks at a glance...

Office to dinner: Skirt-Forever21, sequin tank-Express, Blazer-DeJanero (NYC), Booties-DeJanero (NYC), Suede shoes-Bakers. 

Office to choir rehearsal: Blazer-The Limited, Corderoys-Joe Fresh, Cardigan-Forever21, Bracelet-H&M, Tote-H&M