Becoming a Domestic Goddess: April 2016

Wednesday, April 20, 2016

Springin In Yellow

Hello My Lovelies,
Can you believe Spring is here? And, what better way to celebrate spring than deviating away from my signature color of black and adding some color into my wardrobe?! I decided to go with a stereotypical spring color and dared to wear yellow. I am not quite sure I pulled it off considering I spent hours in the pool prior to getting dressed. Those around me insisted it brought out my tanned skin prompting a few to ask if I had just come from a tanning bed, and were shocked to believe it was my natural color. Note to self, when Spring feels more like Summer with a high of 91 degrees, SPF 35 just won't cut it here in the desert. Even my littlest lion, Jude, found himself with some color and rosy cheeks. Nonetheless, not the smartest move when trying out a new color, especially one as eye catching as yellow! Why yellow, you might ask?! Well, a couple of years ago, I was in Tory Burch and found this cardigan/jacket, whatever you like to call it, for a steal. I purchased it without thinking twice where it made its permanent home onto a hanger in my closet..until now, when I choose to wear it off for an evening in Scottsdale celebrating my aunt's birthday! Whether or not I pulled it off, I will admit to feeling nice and cool without having the heat directed toward me as commonly experienced when in my signature black.

Photographed By Layth
Outfit Details:
Cardigan, Wedges, Sunglasses: Tory Burch
Tunic: BCBG by Max Azria
Jeans: 7 For All Mankind
Purse: Chanel

My Little GAP model
Jeans/Top: GAPKids
Shoes: Polo by Ralph Lauren

Tuesday, April 5, 2016

Out To Lunch in Peplum

Hello Everyone,
It's been some time since my last post, I agree, but in the last couple of months, my life has been on fast forward and only now has the pause button been pushed. Since putting the little lion, Jude, in school part time, I don't find myself home anymore let alone time to type. This " Domestic Goddess" has returned to the work force, and has hung up her title to dry. Between us readers, I don't believe I could properly call myself one, in fact, " domestic goddesses" everywhere would gladly see I gave up my title. And so, begins my post chronicling my last luncheon. For those who know me, or haven't guessed yet, I have a never ending love affair with the color black. Every person has their color, mine is black. It's chic, classic and elegant, and the slimming factor is always an added bonus. So it comes to no surprise, I implemented black into my ensemble on my latest rendezvous. Two years ago, my girl, Kate Spade launched a more hip, modern brand by the name of Saturday. It was intended to market a younger market, and make Kate Spade more of a mainstream brand. Sadly, Kate and her loyalists never caught on to the trend, and Saturday had to go. I, on the other hand, loved the brand and its theme making it a part of my everyday wardrobe. One piece, a pair of black peplum pants still remains my favorite Saturday piece, making it a perfect to wear out with my girlfriends. Since the pants stand alone as a statement, I had to keep my outfit simple, pairing them with a crisp white button shirt, and monochromatic scarf. But for the sake of avoiding being boring, I had to make sure I paired my outfit with the right accessories to make it pop. A pink Chanel, and purple snake skin Brian Atwood stilettos were called in to make the perfect outfit without looking like a fashion wreck trying too hard. Despite my love for how the outfit turned out, my older lion, Layth made sure to make a very loud public statement at school referring my peplum pants to "funny looking fanny pack' pants. I blame it not on his lack of fashion sense, but simply on him being a boy! Hope you will all disagree :)