Ornate Gems

Statement Necklace & Bag- Forever 21 || Oxfords - Aldo || Dress - Asos

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Do you ever get inspired to pull a color palette together based on one item? Well, that is precisely how this outfit got assembled! I recently purchased this statement necklace from Forever 21 after being drawn by its use of pastels, maroon and faux gems. I love that it seamlessly ties in with this dress and several pieces in my closet! With Spring just around the corner, I can't wait to style it with lighter clothing as I'm starting to put away all things winter. 

Hope your week has been off to a creative start!

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Stay Smart; Stay Beautiful;

-Onivie

Aladdin Pants & Floral Patterns

"Energy is the currency of the universe. When you 'pay' attention to something, you buy that experience. So when you allow your consciousness to focus on something or someone that annoys you, you feed it your energy, and it reciprocates the experience of being annoyed. Be selective in your focus because your attention feeds the energy of it and keeps it alive. Not just within you, but in the collective consciousness as well." - Emily Maroutian

Salut mes beautes intelligentes! 

Happy New Years Eve!!! In addition to celebrating making it into the new year during this very festive period, reflecting on the year is an essential exercise for me, even more so the older I get and the more responsibilities I have. It gives me a chance to understand new things I got to learn about myself, goals I was able to achieve and those I didn't (and why), what and who I'm most thankful for, new skills I may have developed, breakthrough moments, failures, and overall how my perception on life has evolved. As most of you probably know, NYE particularly comes with a lot of excitement, parties and activities(which I'm thoroughly looking forward to!) , but I'm really hoping I get to reflect/plan for the upcoming year, and I hope you do too! Talking about NYE, I still don't know what I'm wearing tonight or tomorrow - oh dear! 

I usually don't opt for harem/Aladdin pants (they were sold as joggers but honestly they look like harem pants to me :D) because I used to think they just didn't fit right. This is the first pair I feel fits perfectly! It's also so comfortable, I could sleep in it. (Yea not happening, but you know what I mean :D). I picked up this floral top at a JC Penney store that closed down not too long ago for $4! It was their last day open and I walked in worried that everything was all gone, until I found this blouse. I love the vintage hint to it, and how well it complements the black pairing.

Photo Credit: Shalom Ikhena

Photo Credit: Shalom Ikhena

Thank you so much for sticking with me all through 2014! Your comments, likes, messages/emails all make my day, and truly warm my heart! I hope to continue to learn more about fashion/style, and hopefully inspire your viewpoint on it in the little way that I can. Voyez-vous l'année prochaine!

Floral Blouse - JC Penney

Aladdin Pants - New Look

Black Clutch - Express

Black Heels - Payless

Earrings - Francesca 

Necklace - H & M

Stay Positive; Stay Mindful 

-Onivie

That Sunny Spring Day!

"Buttercups and daises, Oh the pretty flowers; Coming ere the Springtime, To tell of sunny hours"

Salut mes beautés intelligents! It seems like Spring is finally here, and I've been enjoying every minute of it! I picked up this dress from Forever 21 a while back, and have been waiting for the perfect opportunity to wear it. I'm a huge fan of floral patterns, especially floral jacquards - there is something vintage, organic and  modest about them. Jacquard fabrics, in general, remind me of  my childhood, and the old fashioned furniture we owned at the time. Talking about spring, I'm looking forward to playing with pastels, cropped tops maybe, and translucent sheers! What are some your favorite spring trends? :)

Il semble que le printemps est finalement ici, et j'aime chaque minute! Il ya quelques mois que j'ai acheté cette robe à Forever 21 et j'ai attendu pour le moment idéal pour le porter. J'aime les motifs floraux, particulièrement jacquard florales - Il ya quelque chose de rétro, organique et modeste au sujet de eux. En général, textile de jacquard de me rappelle mon enfance, et les meubles ancienne que nous possédions. Au sujet de printemps, je suis tres enthousiaste de jouer avec des pastels, chemise courte peut-etre, et extra-fin! Quels sont certains de vos tendances de printemps préférés? :)

Floral Dress - Forever 21

Grey Light Cardigan - H&M

Burnt Orange Satchel - H&M

Oxfords - Asos

Pardon mon francais, j'apprends encore. :D

  Stay Smart; Stay Beautiful,

-Onivie

Grid

Salut mes beautés intelligents,

Lately, I've been in love with the black, white and red color palette and this outfit is a prime example of how I choose to rock it! My favorite things about this sweater are the large grid pattern, and raglan sleeves! It's so comfortable, and chic - two necessities for most pieces I choose to wear. :D

Above is exactly how I look when I'm confused, lol. It wasn't intentional, I promise 

Truth be told, I was having a bad hair day (thank God for hats!)

Grid Print Sweater - Asos

Winter Leggings - American Apparel

Red Coat - Charlotte Russe

Hat - H & M

Converses - Payless

Stockings - Asos

Hope you all have an amazing week ahead! 

Amour et seulement l'amour,

-Onivie 

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Talk about photo bombings! LOL!