WorkWear Wednesday: Heat Wave

First, I only wore this outfit for the post. It’s like 1000 degrees outside and there is no way I could wear all the above clothing without dying (or atleast passing out for a few minutes). But what is crazy, this is my favorite of all my workwear pieces. I need a job to be able to wear this. I mean… how cute is this outfit. Super cute. And can you believe that the accessories came to me last minute? I was going do do an all brown look… but at the last minute the teal earrings, shoes, and ring popped into my mind. And I LOVE it…

I woke up at 3:30am today and started applying for jobs. I am more motivated then ever to find work. I miss certain luxeries and I have a feeling that God is going to bless me soon. I don’t know when. And I have a feeling it won’t be what I was making before… but I can feel the blessings on the horizon. So I apply until this computer is on fire. Because this summer, I am working towards saving for a house for my children. Period.

So my question this week is this.. Would you still visit my blog if I didn’t ever have anything new? Would you still love me if my blog was just reworkings of pieces I already own? What do you think of today’s outfit for work? Would you wear it? Would you change any pieces?

Outfit Breakdown:
Top: Lane Bryant
Skirt: Kiyonna
Shoes: Shoedazzle
Earrings/Ring: Burlington Coat Factory
Belt: Flea Market

WorkWear Wednesday: Fundraising

I am currently geared up to really finding a job or at least finding money to get to NYC. I have won tickets to additional events during Full Figure Fashion Week (fffweek) and being unemployed and separated from the hubby… I have no idea how I will get there… or how I will afford a hotel room. So I am really selling any and everything I can. And I will also be doing errands and odd jobs locally in order to make this happen.

A friend of mine said I should do fundraising here on my blog. Asking people to donate to the cause. But you know what… even though there is a donate button in the side panel… I would really feel better if I worked for the money I earned. I don’t know how I will do it (outside of stripping and prostitution) but I have faith that it will happen.

I have to admit to you that I get the most excited about this feature each week, mainly because it feels great to dress for the job that is hopefully coming soon. So on to the outfit… I know I know… it’s really too much cleavage for work, but I think I own 3 dresses that don’t show cleavage (I mean seriously… my boobs are huge). And besides… I LOVE this dress (I live in it every summer) and considering I got it on clearance from Target… it is soooooo worth the cleavage worry. Also, I just had to do this color combo that came to me the other day. Coral (or corally pink) & gray… How hot is that?!! Besides the cleavage worry… would you wear this outfit? How do you feel about the WorkWear feature? Any outfits you would like to see me try?

Outfit Breakdown:
Dress & Flower: Target (dress was on clearance like 2 years ago)
Blazer: Forever21+
Shoes: Shoedazzle
Earrings: Beauty Supply
Ring: Torrid

WorkWear Wednesday: Networking

This week let’s discuss Networking. Let’s discuss how we as bloggers should support and embrace other bloggers. I want to make sure I’m doing my part, so if you think I am not commenting enough, let me know. I try to comment as much as possible, but I currently follow about 200 blogs and I do comment as much as I possibly can. But today, I want to embrace those who follow my blog that I have never supported. If you read my blog and I have never commented or followed your blog… leave a comment here so that I follow you. I try to click your images on Google Connect, but it doesn’t always show me your blog name unless you leave a comment. That is why commenting is sooooo important. If you have a blog and you never comment on blogs, they may not even know you have a blog. So it’s good to network and comment on other blogs.

I am also spending this day networking for a new job on LinkedIn and via FB messages. Some friends have given me some good leads to follow. I will use those to hopefully find gainful employment. Because well let’s be honest… things kinda suck currently. Anyway, this outfit would be great for a day spent at my desk. The skirt is comfortable but the heels are high enough where I wouldn’t want to have to run around on my feet all day. Even though this shoe is really comfortable. Would you wear this to work? If not, how would you change this outfit to fit your job?

WWW Outfit Breakdown:
Black Button-down: Lane Bryant
Skirt & Leopard Belt: Asos Curve 
Leopard Shoes: eBay
Earrings: Blessed Treasures
Flower: Beauty Supply

WorkWear Wednesday: Getting Motivated

I am still unemployed. And financially, I am a wreck. I am in the throws of being in the position I could lose everything. That in itself means I have to regroup and decide where I want to go from here. I have humbled myself and decided that I can’t bank my future on finding the perfect position. No such animal exists anymore. I have to do whatever I can in order to move my family forward. So I am looking for work at Wal-mart, grocery stores, and doing anything that will bring a check into my household at this point. I say all this to introduce this new feature to my blog. Going forward… I want to do a post on Wednesday where I wear something that could be worn to an office if I were working in one. I want to dress professionally but still with my QueenDiva flair.  So today I wanted to try a look that would include purple (my signature color) but wasn’t too overbearing. I think this turned out rather well. What do you think? Would you be able to wear this to your office? If not, what would you change?

WWW Breakdown:
Dress: eshakti 
Vest: SWAK designs 
Shoes: Breckelle’s (ebay)
Flower: Target
Anklette: gift from Mom (years ago)