DOTD: Bohemian Chic

Hola Divas...
Today was a hard day... for so many reasons. I have this one guy at work that is truly trying to take me out my skin one action at a time. He says things and throws me under the bus in front of clients. Today I dropped the f-bomb while discussing his attitude without even realizing it. If you are the praying kind... pray for me.Because I only have so much forgiveness in my spirit to deal with his type of personality. Its funny because the people who work around him are the complete opposite of him.

Second reason today was hard... I had on the most uncomfortable shapewear in all my life. It was like walking around in a vice grip all day. What is comical to me... is every time I wear this particular shape brief, I swear I will throw then away... and then I don't... but I must remember this time... because the pain I experienced today was almost as bad as child birth. Maybe it was worse... I remember reading that someone died from an atomic wedgie... now I understand how. Anyway... I wanted to share the skirt I wore today from Boutique 115. Amazing skirt... everyone thought this was a full dress. Worth every penny!!!!

But before I leave you... Have you ever had someone at work change your personality? Make you behave out of character? How did you handle this situation? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

What I Wore While Cussing:

Red/black chevron skirt: Boutique 115

Black tank top: Just My Size

Crop Denim Jacket: Torrid

 Shoes: Target

Necklace: Ily Couture

Earrings: idk

DOTD: Color Me Happy

Hola Divas…
HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
So I am writing this post from the comfort of my hotel room in Richmond Virginia. I am dealing with a lot at work and I am trying my best to not let all the negativity get to me. I am finding that some people will find the negative in anything. Which is why I’m making a late new year resolution about finding the positive in everything. I know it will be hard but negativity is like a cancer. It wears you down and kills your spirit. It is toxic and I don’t want it near my life any more. I know that may not be much of a resolution, but it is becoming apparent that if you see the positive in everything… sometimes… eventually everything is positive.
So what has everyone losing it at work. Well, the company I work for has been bought by a larger company. And I want to see the bright side of it, but everyone is killing my vibe with their negativity. I just want to focus on my job and do it to the best of my ability. I won’t spend my time speculating on the “what ifs”. I just want to make sure my checks keep coming, and my company keeps moving forward. That is my ONLY concern… the rest will work itself out. Anyway… onto the fashion…
The last time I wore this skirt, I wore it with with a pink top which I loved… but I really wanted to wear it with a yellow top. And since I don’t own a yellow top… I decided a yellow (mustard) scarf was the next best thing. I know this isn’t fancy, but I like how it turned out. My lastest package from Gwynnie Bee didn’t come in time for my trip, so I had to make what I already had work overtime. I love going on travel, however, I hate packing. I always forget something. This time it was deodorant and my hair oil for my edges. Bleh. Doesn’t matter… I bought some deodorant and I am happy. I really am… I woke up this morning in a glorious mood. And I have to admit… its the beginning of what great things… I am certain of it…  But before I leave you…  How often do you travel? Do you have a fail safe way to travel so you don’t forget anything? Does your fashionista still shine or do you pack the bare mininums? Welll… I’m glad I got the first post of the year out of the way… Hasta la proxima ~besitos~
P.S. I actually wore the wedges to work today and will wear the oxfords tomorrow with an alternate outfit
 

 

What I Wore While Trying to Stay Happy:Black Tee: Asos Curve
BodyCon Skirt: Asos Curve via Gwynnie Bee
Tights: Assets by Spanx via Target
Black Wedges: Bakers Shoes
Mustard Scarf: Target
Earrings: Beauty Supply

Wanted to post a close-up of my makeup... really loved how it turned out today... 

DOTD: Blue Lightning

Hola Divas…
Today I wanted to wear an outfit that I had planned long before my holiday vacation. I wanted to go back to work with a bang… a flash of lighting… blue lightning. So I decided to wear this great dress I got from Gwynnie Bee. I’m wearing this Three Dots Hi Lo Wrap Dress. I was going to wear Forever 21+ cobalt cami, that is until I got this Black/Cobalt Lace Tank Top also from Gwynnie Bee and realized it was too short to wear with my jeans and blazer as I had originally hoped. I really love how this turned out however, these pictures don’t do it justice. I wish I had taken the time to take the photos in the daylight earlier so you can really see how awesome this dress is.

When you have a little more junk in the trunk… you appreciate a dress that hangs longer in the back so that the wrap of the dress isn’t compromised. I went with simple makeup today. I was running late and didn’t feel like doing a whole over the top face. I hope to get up earlier tomorrow to bring my A++ makeup game… I will also make a better attempt at taking my photos during day hours. I’m so proud of myself at actually posting a post that is A) not in a bathroom and B) not a Polyvore outfit idea. Hopefully there will be more posts (with better quality photos) in the future. Don’t forget to follow me on Instagram to see what I’m doing on a moment by moment play by play…  And if I don’t post tomorrow (even though I really hope I will) HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!! Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

   

What I Was Wearing Back To Work After Vacation:
Black Hi Lo Wrap Dress: Three Dots via Gwynnie Bee
Black/Cobalt Lace Tank Top: Karen Kane via Gwynnie Bee
Tights: Assets by Spanx via Target
Blue Wedge Booties: LolaShotique (last year)
Earrings: Beauty Supply

DOTD: Mustard on a Black & White Cookie

Hola Divas…
I got these boots.  And when I got these boots I couldn’t imagine how I was going to wear them. Then last night, this outfit came to me and the excitement of trying it out was making me crazy. Then I had to figure out a way to take the pictures when hubby is not around. So I apologize if the quality of these pictures is horrible. I tried to focus as best I could. I just got home (at 9pm…) and I didn’t sleep last night… so even though I want to write a whole post on the Potluck we had at work today… all I can think about is my pillow…

So I am trying to keep up blogging but with the holidays coming, the hours I’m working, and the lack of sleep… I don’t know how well I will do in the coming weeks. How do you think you will make it through the holidays? Do you have anything special planned? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

What I Wore After NOT Sleeping:
Black Dress (worn as top): Dorothy Perkins
Black/White Stripe Skirt: eBay
Mustard scarf: Target
Fishnet Tights: Torrid
Mustard Boots: Shoedazzle 
Black/White earrings: beauty supply
faux glasses: beauty supply

DOTD: Big Pink Bear

Hola Divas…
Today I was not in a good mood. I know you will think this is TMI… but I recently moved “cubicles” and now I’m surrounded by women and I swear our cycles all synchronized. So I’m bloated, crampy, and I’m getting the tar beat out of me at work. I still love my job, just a bit stressed is all. So I wasn’t in a good mood so I felt like a bear. So I posted on our IM system at work… Don’t poke the bear… a pink bear… but still a bear lol.

The highlight of my day… hubby showed up to my job with some apple cider and macaroni & cheese (yes… he gets me!!). And I came home to find that my banana powder had arrived… WOOO HOOOOO!!!! Now I can take some Nyquil (yeah… have a cold too). So I thought I would upload my look because I love these boots and this scarf with this look. You probably can’t tell in this picture but I have on floral tights as well. When you’re having a bad day, what do you do to turn it around? Does packages arriving make you smile like they make me smile? Or is comfort food and wine your go to happy maker? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

What I Wore While Being Grumpy:
Denim Crop Jacket: Torrid
Black Sweater Dress: Burlington Coat Factory
Floral Tights: Assets (JCPenney)
Fuschia Scarf: Target 
Fuschia Slouch Boots: Shoedazzle 
Fuschia Leopard Earrings: flea market

DOTD: Back at it… AGAIN

Hola Divas…
So I know I’ve been gone for a long time. I know that in that time you have given up on me and you now believe that I am no longer a blogger… but… I’m BACK!!! And for good this time. Here is what happened…

I was swamped at work (love my job and I don’t mind that I was/am swamped) and because of that I didn’t have time to take pictures. I would get home so late that I was too exhausted or frumpled (combination of frumpy & rumpled) to take pictures. If I did get home at a decent hour I had to find a place to takes pictures so that I didn’t get too much attention by passersby. Here is what changed…

I MOVED INTO A HOUSE!!!! So now I can take pictures on my deck (or wherever) instead of stalking places to use to take pictures. And because hubby fell off a ladder (yeah… I know) and has a fracture in his foot (along with 2 screws after the surgery) he is home to take pictures for me. And before you ask, yes, he is feeling much better. He is in physical therapy and on the mend.

Boy if you knew what happened leading up to the house you would be like… WOW. Here’s a quick recap: Was robbed (someone broke the window of my SUV and stole my purse in the backseat), hubby’s truck was towed day after his surgery by my old apartment complex, and got into an accident with the rental truck on moving day. Anyway… all those things were sent to try to break me… but I was stronger then I thought. Now we are living here and I am the only one working right now so things are tight. But I couldn’t be happier. I am sooo much happier. Now… if I could only get unpacked… lol

Now that I am back to blogging… I will be back to reading blogs and commenting. I hope that you will come back and be a fan again. I’ve missed you all so much. If you have instagram please add me… I am @deepqueendiva  I do a “Daily Shoe Porn” where I give you insight to the shoes I’m wearing… and you know how I feel about shoes.

So don’t be surprised that the clothes may look familiar… but I am not shopping right now because… well… obvious reasons. So that leads us to the question of the day… Have you put yourself on a shopping diet lately? What was your reason for doing so? Has it made you be more creative with the the pieces you have? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

What I Wore While Getting Back In The Flow:
Top: Pure Energy (Target)
Teal Tank: Mossimo (Target)
Bodycon Pencil Skirt: ASOS Curve 
Rust Suede Booties: Lolashoetique
Necklace: Target (years ago)
Earrings: beauty supply

DOTD: Lather, Rinse, Repeat

Hola Divas,
If you know me, which I like to think that if you read my blog you know me a little… anyway… if you know me you know that I hate repeating my outfits. I always change something on the second go around, be it the cami, the shoes, and/or the accessories. So imagine my dismay when I went to take the pictures for the Kiyonna Brigade Blogger only to find that all the pictures are super blurry and unusable. So, I had to repeat the outfit in order to fulfill my obligation which was hard for me… but because I love this dress… it wasn’t as hard as I thought it would be…

I’ve been looking for a awesome red dress for a while so this Sweatheart Knit Wrap Dress is exactly what I was looking for… I wanted the first time I wore it to be simple with black & white accent pieces. I figure I can dress this up multiple ways later with the right accessories. Blue, yellow, and purple are some great ideas that come to mind first.

I know I haven’t been posting much lately but I’ve had a lot going on. If you follow me on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram you know some of what is going on. My husband fell off a ladder and is now on crutches. He had surgery this past Thursday and we hope to have him back on his feet (no pun intended) within 6 weeks. I have been working and running around lately so much that I am just too exhausted to take regular pictures. But I’m hoping all that will change soon as we should be moving into a house soon. And with that will come more ease with taking my own pictures. Hopefully no more hallway shots. I work a lot of hours but I still love my job. And I’m really starting to see what I’m capable of… Have you had much going on with you? How do you handle large amounts of stress all at the same time? Do you find that after you’ve been through the ringer… that something great usually happens soon thereafter? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

Review: Smokin’ Hot Jacket (Wilsons Leather)

Hola Divas…
So earlier this week, I took time out before work (really early in the AM) to take pictures of me in a Leather Blazer I received from Wilsons Leather for a review post. They found me online after joining the Kiyonna Blogger Brigade. They sent the jacket wanting me to just try on the jacket in a post and to review how it fits.

Here is what I first want to tell you. Being a blogger is hard work because even though I was exceedingly excited about the jacket and the possible fit of it, the thought of actually putting it on during this recent heat wave made me physically ill (no really… I had heat exhaustion just thinking about that jacket). But on Monday, I decided… who cares… this jacket looks amazing (on the hanger). Then I tried it on… I think I actually heard angels sing.

Cons:

• It’s too freaking hot to wear leather… period
• Color: Wouldn’t I have loved a crazy color like red, purple, or forest green. But black is equally fine.

Pros

• Material: The leather is super soft. I don’t know what I was expecting, but I was not expecting a jacket that felt like it was made out of leather cashmere…
• Fit: This jacket is a size 3x. Due to my arms… sometimes things don't fit quite like I would like them too. But this left ample space in the arms but wasn’t too large that it ruined the fit of the jacket.
• Cut: It’s a blazer cut… enough said… it’s cut trendy and hugs the curves.

All in all, had I not been given this jacket to review… I would have definitely bought it. I think that my biggest problem is that I don’t generally think about fall items until its actually fall/winter (unless its shoes). But I realize that I have to pay more attention, this jacket which is usually $400 is currently on sale for $179.99. That is the kind of deal I need in my life. What type of jackets do you wear in the fall? Would you consider giving Wilsons Leather Jackets a try? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

Disclaimer: I was not compensated for reviewing this product and all opinions are honestly written. Wilsons Leather graciously provided me with this jacket so that I could write this review.

DOTD: Leopard Crazy

Hola Divas,
I have literally worn leopard almost all week. Its getting to be weird… Just kidding. I mean, I can’t see anything wrong with wearing leopard 3 days in a row.

Tuesday: I wore a leopard cardigan & black cami with a fuschia maxi skirt and black wedges

Wednesday: I wore a leopard dress with a black blazer and with coral shoes and coral/gold accessories.

Thursday (today): you can see how I pulled leopard into a look today. I have to be honest… I won’t wear leopard tomorrow. I think I’ve hit my limit. But I loved the idea of wearing leopard shoes with leopard earrings.

I am exhausted because today was a stressful day and I got caught in a terrible downpour. It was awful and in a maxi skirt it was like carrying a heavy wet towel around my waist for a while… YIKES!!! But I still felt cute and fashionable. Its amazing how leopard print can do that for me. How to you feel about leopard? Would you ever wear leopard 3 days in a row? If not, what pattern is your favorite (zebra, polka dots, paisley, or floral)? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

What I Wore Before Getting Soaking Wet:
Black Top: Target (Mossimo)
Blue/Purple Dress (worn as skirt): Target
Leopard Earrings: beauty supply
Leopard Wedges: Target 
Leopard Watch: Charming Charlie

DOTD: Sick & Tired of Being… You Know the Rest

Hola Divas,
I’ve been sick all weekend and today I had to go to the doctor. But this weekend I wore this outfit to a baby shower and then threw it on again to where to the doctor (seriously it was for only a few moments as I’ve spent the majority of my weekend in the bed). I don’t usually do repeats… but I can’t even express how sick I feel. Went to the doctor today to only walk out not knowing what is wrong and a nauseous medication that I am refusing to take… No thank you for the side effects. I can deal with the nausea for now.

Before you comment… no I am NOT pregnant. You know if you show up to the doctor with abdominal pain their first action is to give you a pregnancy test. Which I can’t tell you how much it annoys me. I know my dang body… I’m NOT pregnant. I’ve had 3 kids… and each time I knew I was pregnant BEFORE I even took a test. So when I tell these foolish doctors that something is not right… its because I know my body. Anyway… I loved how these shoes worked with this outfit. I really did. I am on a blue/green kick lately… no clue why. Purple will still be my bestie… but I am seeing other colors for fun. What colors are you seeing lately? Is this a permanent love or are they your summer colors? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

What I Wore To Get Well:
Dress: Dots
Lace Trim Cami: Target
Cobalt Wedges: ShoeDazzle
Earrings: Wal-mart
Necklace: Charming Charlie