Coachella Inspired

I've read  in the news about  the Coachella music festival for a couple of years now but never really took time to understand what it was all about, All I remember from the past years is the outrageous outfits and the what were you thinking kinda fashions that I saw. This year was no different, It almost seems as a requirement that you dress out of the box and in a fashion that should only be left to exactly that a "music festival" So I decided to join in the fun and inspired by the spirit of Coachella and of course channeling on of my favorite style icons Solange Knowles I did this post as to how I would  have dressed if I had gone, my outfit is actually  too tame for all the other fashions I have seen but it is stepping out of the box for me, not quite sure if Coachella is my cup of tea ( unless of course Third Day, Lecrae, Mary Mary, William Mcdowell, Chris Tomlin and Rascall Flatts are there to name a few) but I basically would have gone to take pictures of all the fashions, good and bad...By the way I took this look out on the road and I did get quite a few nods, glares, is she serious, she must be in a band looks as well as a lot of smiles of acknowledgement # boldness required.com, I think I do love this look though and will occasionally wear my hair in this giant afro since I'm going natural...Who inspired your look today and who influences your everyday style?...Live life, Love Life, Be inspired...It's a lifestyle!

 

 

Shirt, Pants, Slip ons/tennis shoes by Peter Pilotto for Target, Sunnies by Betsey Johnson via Burlington.

That little jacket

If you follow me on Instagram then you know last night was the nail biting episode of The Blacklist on NBC...whew!! Something about spies, secrets, the government conspiracy theories and chasing gets me pumped up...If you haven't watched it before catch it on line...the suspense!!!..#MrandMrs Keen...Animal print has the ability to instantly transform a boring outfit. My outfit  pairing in this post looks blah by any standards but by adding this little animal print jacket I feel adds more glam to an otherwise everyday look. Like I've always mentioned, I do not discriminate...I bought this in the Jr. section and this little jacket has worked well over tanks, dresses, tees and crop tops as in this case to cover all the hanging extra flesh, I love the trend but I try not to be offensive by showing my gut way too much, ha!!,...Be inspired!

 

Jacket via Burlington, Pants by Kenar via Marshalls, Shoes by Jessica Simpson via Nordstrom Rack, Bag by Loeffler Randall for Target.

Red, White and Black

I love a good full skirt and my love for them is eternal, whether you are dressing it down or up you'll always have a look and a great fit and I think they flatter every body type. I especially like the Tribal/African print and the ability the prints have to turn an everyday outfit into awesomeness, for lack of a better word...Live life, Love life, Be inspired...It's a lifestyle!

 

Skirt via Ross Dress for less, Shoes via DSW, Jacket via Marshalls, top via TJ Maxx, Clutch via Kohls, Jewellery via Nordstrom rack

Checkmate

As much as I'm so over winter I do like the ability to wear a turtleneck in the cooler temperatures because its simple yet classy, all covered up with a little edge. This skirt I purchased from Nordstrom Rack, took it to the dressing room twice and didn't quite feel it until I brought it home  and paired it up with some pieces from my closet...now the options are endless...And the price didn't hurt either...under $25...can't beat that! Live life, Love life, Be inspired...It's a lifestyle!

 

 

Skirt by Halogen via Nordstrom Rack, Top by Mossimo via Target, Jewellery via Nordstrom Rack, Shoes by Enzo Angiolini via Nordstrom Rack, Clutch by Jessica Simpson via Marshalls

Nautical Stripes

Nautical stripes though identified with the preppy look is one of my favorites  for their ability to transform a simple outfit to amazing status by adding a piece to your look. This jacket I've had for a few years and it has been on rotation for quite a while because of the fit and the instant glam factr it gives. Live Life, Love life, Be inspired...It's a lifestyle!

 

Jacket via TJ Maxx, Satin Jeggings by Vera Wang for Kohls, Top via Marshalls, Shoes by Mossimi via Target, Bag gifted, Hat via H&M, Jewellery via Nordstrom Rack