Tunics and Belts

Warm colors are important to hold onto this time of year.  Soon we'll start to see an abundance of black, brown, and grey on the street everyday.  

While everyone knows my favorite color is black and about half of my wardrobe is black, I still have made space for color.  This outfit is a perfect example of how you can wear it and use black as an accent, rather as the main color scheme. 

 

Tunic Top - Purchased from the Calvin Klein Outlet

(Only spent $15.00 on this top!)

Leggings - Purchased from Marshall's

Earrings - Purchased from Bebe

Shield Ring - Purchased from the Nordstrom rack

Belt - Purchased from Bebe

Black Suede Pumps - Purchased from Marshall's

I think this look is perfect for day or night, and the color of this top is amazing!  It makes me think of a clear blue sky on a nice sunny day.  And it's all so comfy!

I hope you have all enjoyed this look.  

Please let me know what you think and if you'll be trying anything similar!

And as always don't forget to follow my blog and follow me on twitter

@KimBai228

Until Next Time... XoXo

A Colorful Fall

As we venture into the cooler weather that fall brings, we all start updating our closets and saying good bye to our summer wardrobe.  We bring in the neutrals and darker fall and winter colors and prints.

Well, make sure you don't oust all your color!

Adding a little splash of color can brighten your whole look!  

Brighter oranges, reds, and even greens still say fall without being too drab.

 Top - Purchased from Bebe

Jeans are Vigoss - Purchased from the Nordstrom Rack

Beaded Necklace - Purchased from Banana Republic Outlet

Flower Necklace  - Purchased from Forever21

Earrings  - Purchased from Bebe

Cuff Bracelet - Purchased from littleblackbag.com

Wrap watch - Purchased from Loehmann's

Handcuff Bracelet - Purchased from Gypsy Room

Skull Bracelet - Purcahsed from Loehmann's

Ring - Purchased from Forever21

Nail Polish - "Fashionista" by Revlon 

(LOVE this color)

Booties are Madden Girl - Purchased from Marshalls

 

I hope you have all enjoyed this post!  I absolutely love they way the orange and beige top compliments this time of year.

Let me know what you think of this look or if you will be trying something similiar!

And don't forget to follow me on Twitter

@kimbai228

Until Next Time... XoXo

Bag for a Season Giveaway

This fall, my lovely Beauty Blogger Friend, Tasha, and I came up with this fantastic idea to do a Fall inspired giveaway!  

 

Here is the EXCITING part!
This is going to be the first of a series of "Bag for a Season" giveaways!  At the beginning of every season we will be putting together a beautifully fun bag of goodies for you guys, our amazing followers!  

 

Here are the Prizes!

Two lucky winners will be selected to receive one of the two fabulous prize packages;
both worth over $80.00
Prize Details: 
Deux Lux Wristlet
OPI Nail Apps
Baby Lips by Maybelline
Gloss Duo by Ulta
Mayebelline Color Tattoo Eyeshadow
Maison Soy Candle
Lip Gloss by Philosophy

There will be one winner selected from each of our blogs!  That's right you have double the chances of winning!  Exciting!

Here's how you enter:
Step 1 - Follow both of our blogs
(Her blog is linked here!)
Step 2 - Leave a comment on this post
Step 3 - Follow both of us on twitter
@KimBai228
@BellezaKisses
Step 4  - Tweet/RT or post this contest on Facebook

GOOD LUCK

XoXo

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Business Savvy

Working in an office can get very boring for your personal style.  
So many rules about what you can wear and even how you can wear it.

Here's my take on office fashion, toss the slacks to the side tomorrow and pull out that pencil skirt.

Tuck in the button down and throw on some heels.

Immediately classy and timeless, appropriate for any office!

Perfect "Work Wear"

Black button down - purchased from Express

Tan pencil skirt is XO - purchased from Macy's

Necklace - purchased from Charming Charlie

Earrings - purchased from littlblackbag.com

Glasses are prescription  - Versace - purchased from Lens Crafters

 

Watch - purchased from shoedazzle.com

 Bag - purchased from the Kate Spade Factory Outlet in Tinton Falls, NJ

"the Jersey Shore Premium Outlets"

This bag was originally about $400.00, I got it for $85.00

I definitely recommend going outlet shopping prior to buying high ticket items, 

I always find at least one great deal that saves me a small fortune!

Shoes are by Jessica Simpson - purchased from the Nordstrom Rack

This look is completely timeless, just pick out a button down and pencil skirt,

then dress it up, or down, however you feel fit!

Adding stockings and/or boots can even bring this look into the winter!

I hope you have all enjoyed

Let me know what you think and if you have or will be trying a similar look!

And as always don't forget to follow me on twitter and instagram

@kimbai228

Until next time...XoXo

Neutral Love

 I thought it would be fun to blog one of my favorite summer dresses to celebrate the end of the season.  The ruffles  on this dress add a fun and flirtatious vibe, while the weaving colors are almost tribal.
  

This look is very simple and versatile - it can be dressed up or down with the right shoes and accessories.

I hope you all enjoy this look and please leave your feedback!

The location we shot at had these statues that I thought were adorable,

so of course I had to use them! 

The dress is from sugarlipsapparel.com

(I love all of their pieces, they are well-priced and great quality!)

Sunglasses are from

Littleblackbag.com

Earrings were actually a great find from a county fair a couple of years ago

Shoes are from Shoesdazzle.com

Bracelets are from jewelmint.com

Please share with me any fun summer looks you will miss!

As always don't forget to follow me on twitter and instagram

@kimbai228

XoXo

Rocker Chic

As some of you may know I like to pretend I'm a rock star sometimes, clearly I know I'm not but I think it's fun.  I love the style and despite the season black is my go to color. 

I hope you all enjoy this post and don't forget to let me know what you think!

  I find the trick in keeping your look "fresh" when you wear so much black, is to always find very original pieces or very classic pieces that can be paired with anything.

Black faux leather cropped jacket was purchased from Bebe

Black sequined tank was purchased from the Bebe outlet

Jeans are Vigoss - purchased from the Nordstrom Rack

Earring (you can't see them well) are from Aldo

Shoes are "Ciji"  from shoedazzle.com 

Naili Polish is "Bahama Mama" by Essie 

Sunglasses are Dolce & Gabbana purchased form the Sunglass Hut

Necklace is from Express

Black wrap bracelet is form Forever21

Watch was a gift and is Roberto Cavalli

Silver bangle is from Premier Jewelry

I absolutely love this look!  I think it's perfect for so many different things.  I hope all of you have enjoyed it as well!  Don't forget to let me know what you think and follow me on twitter and instagram

@kimbai228

Thanks guys!!! Until next time!

Fall Preview!

This is an outfit that I just love for the beginning of fall! 

The peep toe shoes hold on to the nice weather and the loose knit sweater is great for the change in season!  Let me know what you think and if you're going to try a similiar look.

This great look can out last the warm weather if you just add a pair of boots.

 

   

Black sweater is  from White House Black Market

Skinny jeans are from Wet Seal

Peep toe shoes are from shoedazzle.com

 

 

 Earrings and necklaces

are from Forever21

  

I hope you have all enjoyed this post!  We had so much fun shooting it!

Thanks for viewing and as always make sure you follow me on instagram and twitter

@kimbai228

White House Black Market

This look is inspired by pure ease, comfort, and femininity.

All garments are loose and flowing without looking over sized or inappropriate.

The accessories I chose compliment this blissful ensemble with small natural pops of color.

I hope you enjoy this look and if you have any questions or similar looks please share!

My top and skirt are both from White House Black Market. I love both pieces because they flow so nicely together with out causing a frumpy look, rather it creates a more whimsical, natural, fun look!

My necklace is from Littleblackbag.com

Foundation by MAC

Loose powder by Smashbox

Highlighter by theBalm (best highlighter EVER!)

Bronzer by ULTA

Blush is an MSF by MAC

Eyeshadows are in the Naked2 pallet by Urban Decay

Eyeliner is a smudge pot by Stila

Mascara is by Sephora

Lip gloss is Buxom by Benefit in the shade "Dani"

My earrings are Kenneth Cole

They were purchased from 

Littleblackbag.com

My ring is from Forever21

Pearl bracelet is from littleblackbag.com

Gold bracelet is from jewelmint.com

Shoes are by Big Buddha

I hope you have enjoyed this look!  

Leave comments and don't forget to follow me on twitter and instagram at kimbai228

A Fashionable Night Out

Hello Hello Hello!  

This weekend I had the pleasure of attending a hip hop showcase held in the great city of Philadelphia!  I was there to support an up and coming artist who goes by the name of "Frank Mizzy".  

He is a very talented young man who has made many huge connections in the industry over the past few years, and I'm so excited to continue following his journey.  At the end of August he released his first solo album titled "PreGame" which is definitely a powerful project!  If you would like any more information about him or his music please feel free to check out his website www.frankmizzy.com

Also, if you have any questions about him or his music, you can leave comments on this blog post and I will make a time for him to look at them and get you guys some answers!

NOW FOR THE GOOD STUFF!

Here is what I wore!

I was feeling a bit eclectic that day, so I came up with I really unique outfit.  While I can't say this is the most appropriate ensemble for a hip hop show, I could not have cared less, I love it!

Please keep in mind the pictures are not from the show, the outfit was shot after the show took place.

Fedora is from T.J. Maxx

Top is from T.J. Maxx

Shorts are from Charlotte Russe

Suspenders are from bebe 

Necklace is from Guess

Bracelets are from T.J. Maxx and Forever21

Ring is from Jewelmint.com
Nail Polish is "Sweet Temptation" by Orly

Shoes are by Vince Camuto

I hope you have all enjoyed this post!  Remember fashion is forever changing and like beauty, is in the eye of the beholder!  It is a way to express yourself and try new things!

Let me know what you think of this look and don't forget to follow me on twitter and instagram "kimbai228"

Also, don't for get to check out www.frankmizzy.com and you can also let me know what you think of his music!