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

Shoeday Saturday: Like a Hole in the Head

Hola Divas…
Today I posted a video of my shoe closet(s) to Instagram, and I can honestly say that it is finally apparent to me… that I have a problem. I apparently am incapable of NOT buying shoes. I have so many that it looks like I own a shoe store. I do know that there will be a purge/funeral of a few pairs in the near future… but ultimately… I have too many shoes. I can say that I need another pair of shoes like I need a hole in the head.

With that said, it will not stop me from perusing the internet for additional shoes that catch my fancy… Below find a few that are touching my soul currently…

 

Bakers Shoes SPYGLASS $119.95

Recently I had to say goodbye to my only pair of black snakeskin pumps. And that was the hardest thing I had to do. But then I came across these lovelies. I wanted them so badly… unfortunately… they no longer come in my size. No reason someone else can’t buy them and make wonderful outfits together.

Anne Klein SARAFINA $44.99

Recently a coworker and I were having a discussion about the end of the navy shoe. How that no matter where or how long you look, you can’t find them. Its as though all navy blue pumps disappeared along with VHS videotapes. I know what you’re thinking, there are tons of blue shoes everywhere… and you would be correct. I can throw a dart and hit a cobalt blue pump easy… but dark navy pumps have died out somehow. Remember when you’re mom would say “Always have a brown, black, and navy pump to go with most any outfit”. I know that by today’s fashion standards, that no longer applies. But when I want to wear a navy shoe… then gosh dangit I want NAVY. This is the only one I could find that didn’t make me feel like orthopedic shoes were right around the corner…

LolaShoetique MISS MIMOSA $31.99

When I see that a shoes color is multi… I get so excited. There is something awesome about being able to wear a shoe with multiple different outfits and making it look effortless. Like the shoe above. I could wear with yellow, green, pink, orange, and blue. If I wanted the shoes to shine and own the spotlight, I could wear all black and let the shoes do all the talking. Which is why it saddens me that this shoe is not in my size… but if it were… oh the possibilities….

I know this was shorter than my normal shoe posts… but I have to take baby steps to get back on that blogging wagon. If there are any shoes you would like me to post next week, let me know.  Until  next time (Hasta la proxima) ~besitos~

DOTD: Merry Holidays

Hola Divas...
Today is Christmas so I would first like to wish you a Merry Christmas or Happy Holidays from my family to yours.

The weeks leading up to this day have been some kind of stressful. The plans I had made were changed dramatically when my dollars wouldn't add up. I really thought my kids were going to have to learn the hard lesson of not getting anything after this hard year. I had sat them down and explained that Santa is not real and we work hard for everything we get. I didn't get the much needed raise I was promised at work & hubby wasn't working... and the "rob Peter to pay Paul" payment system I had been using lately, came crashing down on me all at once. But God is good and I had some friends help out with gifts for my kids and my parents got the one thing they asked for that I couldn't afford. Needless to say... Today they are exceedingly happy... and their happiness makes me ecstatic.

Below you will see the outfit I wore just to hang with hubby's family. Nothing fancy but it was in holiday colors and super comfortable. What did your Holiday consist of? Did you dress up or keep it casual? Was your family having hard times as well this Christmas season? I hope to hear from you in the comments. I know I haven't been the best at blogging... but my motivation is back and you will see more of me. Not just outfits but everything that brings me joy. Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

What I Wore Today:

Red cami: Forever 21+

Black top: Target

Green corduroy: Alloy

Leopard booties & leopard watch: Shoedazzle

Hello Kitty Glasses: Beauty supply

Holiday Party Casual Glitz

Hola Divas...
As the Christmas holiday quickly approaches I am trying to keep myself busy and entertained. Well, thankfully I have a party to attend this weekend since we are not having a holiday party at my office. It will give me an opportunity to wear this awesome gold/black skirt I got from Mynt 1792 via Gwynnie Bee.  I can't wait to wear this outfit. Of course, I may have to tweak some pieces but I hope all of it comes together as it is in my head. I also have a killer dress I want to wear on date night with my hubby but I must first find somewhere to wear it. So many outfits... not enough places to wear them... lol

What are you doing this holiday season? Are you wearing any outfits that you are excited about? Do you have multiple events you are attending? Give me all the details... I must live vicariously through you!!! Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

Holiday Party Casual Glitz by deepqueendiva featuring a multi-chain necklace

Merona plus size long sleeve shirt
target.com

Mynt 1792 plus size pencil skirt
bloomingdales.com

Pinup Date Night (Modcloth & Polyvore)

Hola Divas...

As the holiday season approaches, I start to see all the pretty dresses to wear to holiday parties and then I start to plan the outfit that will ultimately adorn my body when I wear said beautiful dress. I think about how glamorous I could be on this imaginary date night with my hubby. I say imaginary because my company doesn't do a fancy night out like previous companies of my past. But a girl can dream and hubby says he will "find" somewhere for me to dress up if the dress presented itself. Below, you will find this beautiful dress I found on Modcloth.com that I love. I am completely in love with mustard yello this fall and I want to incorporate it into every outfit. I am not much for a clutch (because I carry my life in my purse) so I went for something a little more heavy duty. What do you think of my outfit chose? Would you wear it? I would probably wear it with my plain wool black jacket. That way when I remove my jacket... you get nothing but wow factor from the dress and accessories. Check out their website because there is a variety of great items including plus size (YAY!!!!) Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

Pinup Date Night by deepqueendiva featuring wool gloves

BB Dakota see through dress
modcloth.com

Sheer stocking
modcloth.com

Pinup Couture ankle strap high heel pumps
modcloth.com

Pinup Couture ankle strap pumps
modcloth.com

Melie bianco bag
modcloth.com

Mata Traders chain necklace
modcloth.com

Jeffrey Campbell retro earrings
modcloth.com

Wool glove
modcloth.com

Metal hair clip
modcloth.com

DOTD: Watch Out Der Now!!!

Hola Divas...
Are you shocked? 2 posts in less than a week. I am trying my best to just get back into this as my life itself is such a cluttered mess. As I indicated in the previous post, all this traveling is for the birds. Don't get me wrong, I love the work I do. Its just that its hard and difficult when you have so many balls in the air... and financially things are difficult with all the travel as well. But I figure that if I put in the time, I will be rewarded and eventually everything will come together. Positive thinking... that's all I have to count on lately... lol

So this outfit I wore yesterday. I meant to blog last night but as I was traveling... I was too tired once I reached the hotel. So here is the outfit I wore and the pics I took in the Doctor's office before I left. HAHAHA!!! I know... I will take a picture anywhere...

So I don't know if you noticed on the previous post, but I've been partaking in Gwynnie Bee. Its like Netflix for clothes and I can't get enough. I as I am on a eating better kick. And just trying to lose some of this weight. Gwynnie Bee has been awesome. It's a way to wear clothes in different sizes and to not completely kill my bank account. And if I REALLY like something, I can always purchase it. Hubby loves it because of course I'm shopping less... and I love it because I can try styles I normally wouldn't it without the obligation of keeping it. Have you tried Gwynnie Bee? How do you like about the idea of clothes on loan? Would you love a way to be trendy without buying something you will only wear once? Well as always... Thanks for reading... Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

What I'm Wearing:

Blazer: Curve Appeal Consignment

Bodycon Color Block Dress: Asos Curve (via Gwynnie Bee) 

Studded Peep Toe Heels: Shoedazzle

Cross Earrings: Beauty Supply

DOTD(s): Hopefully the Last Like This One

Hola Divas...
I know I said I would blog more often and I mean to keep my promise. Now I am also going to stop with the bathroom pics. I hate them but it's all I had at the time. But my tripod is coming... and with that means picture independence. I hate asking my friends to take my pictures... especially at work. But that is where I spend ALL my time. And now that I travel a lot as well... there isn't always a way (or a place) to take pics.

So while I am on the subject of travel. Let me bring you into my life for a moment. I am a mom, wife, and a career woman. It is hard to maintain all those parts of my life and to do so fashionably. I am in Richmond VA for most of my travel because I manage 2 areas (MD/PA & VA/WV). I have the most awesome crew that any manager could want but its still very hard. So my son asked me if I would have a mother/son date with him, because he misses me. When I'm home, the hubs is super clingy because I was gone the week prior. The daughters want me to do hair and nails and plan outfits when I'm home. It seems that my travel is mainly to rest after the week home. Is that wrong?

I feel like I'm not balancing this well. And I don't have any other friends who travel this much. Or if they do, I don't see it on Facebook. So I lean to my readers. Do any of your have a hard time balancing family life and work? If so, have you found anything that makes it easier? I'll take any advice you are willing to offer because honestly... I'm exhausted. Well... back to the fashion...

So I will do a dump of all the outfits I've been wearing lately and tomorrow hopefully I will be taking my pics like a normal blogger. But before I go... since I've been out the loop so long... Is there anything in particular you would like to see me blog? Are there any trends your want to see me wear? Any topics you would like me to discuss? Comment below... Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

What I Wore TODAY:

Denim Vest: Ashley Stewart

Navy Tee: Target
Skirt: Asos Curve (via Gwynnie Bee)

Shoes: Shoedazzle 

Necklace: Ily Couture

Earrings: Beauty Supply

What I Wearing:

Navy Peplum Top: Target 

Skirt: Mynt 1792 (via Gwynnie Bee)

Shoes: Shoedazzle 

Scarf: IDR (I don't remember)

Earrings: Beauty Supply

What I Wearing:

Pink Shirt: Target

Black Cami: Target
Skirt: Asos Curve

Shoes: Steve Madden (via DSW) 

Scarf: Target

Earrings: Beauty Supply

What I Wearing:

Polka Dot Dress w/belt: Asos Curve (via Gwynnie Bee)

Jacket: Mom's Closet

Shoes: LolaShoetique

Necklace: Ily Couture

Earrings: Walmart

What I Wearing:

Black Top: Target 

Cobalt Cami: Forever 21+

Skirt: Asos Curve (via Gwynnie Bee)

Shoes: Shoedazzle 

Scarf:Target

Earrings: Beauty Supply

What I Wearing:

Red Peplum Top: Asos Curve 

Skirt: Torrid

Denim Jacket: Torrid

Shoes: LolaShoetique

Tights: Spanx

Scarf: Target

Earrings: Beauty Supply

DOTD(s): When Life Gets In The Way...

Hola Divas...
I said that I would keep blogging and I am doing everything to keep my promise. Every night I put out an outfit and I tell myself that if this outfit is great I am going to take pictures and post this outfit. But then work happens... and if you work... you know how that goes. You can have all the best intentions in the world and then the day gets away from you and before you know it... you're home and the bra and shoes are off and there is not a hellz chance you're going to put them back on to take pictures.

So that is what is happening to my blog... LIFE!!! I just have to be stronger than the forces around me and continue the fight to blog. So I took pictures (yes its more horrible pictures from the bathroom) but I am going to breakdown what I'm wearing to hopefully make the experience more blog worthy. I guess we'll see how it goes over... Does life get in the way of things you enjoy? What do you do when that happens? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

P.S. I can't get enough of ASOS lately... on a super ASOS Curve crush session  this post. Also, can you tell I'm like on some bodycon crazyness lately?!!!

What I'm Wearing (TODAY):

Red Peplum Top: ASOS Curve 

Floral Panel Pencil Skirt: ASOS Curve
Shoes: Lola Shoetique
Earrings: Beauty Supply Store

What I'm Wearing (Yesterday):

Fuschia Blazer: Fattoo (Sears brand) 

Striped Bodycon Pencil Skirt: Ebay Seller (don't remember name)
HappyBunny Tee: Curve Appeal Consignment
Fuschia Pumps: Target

Earrings: Beauty Supply Store

What I'm Wearing (Last Week):

Checkered Peplum Top: ASOS Curve 

Red Bodycon Pencil Skirt: ASOS Curve (years ago)
Shoes: Shoedazzle
Earrings: Beauty Supply Store

What I'm Wearing (Last Week):

Black Sharkbite Tee: Forever21+ 

Purple Tank: Wal-mart

Cartoon Popart Bodycon Pencil Skirt: Boutique 115
Shoes: Shoedazzle
Earrings: Beauty Supply Store

So much pressure!!

Hola Divas,
I'm sitting here trying to figure out what I will wear tomorrow to work because I want to look nice but I also want to get this blogging thing back in order. But my mind seems to want to rage against me being great. Everything I pull together is super boring. Of course, I'm probably being over critical but it is what it is.

Tonight, while on Twitter I became excited about blogging again. Also, I found out that my shoe game is missed. So I shall go back to my old self. Because if I'm being honest, I miss it too. Not to mention I haven't bought any new shoes which is sooooo not like me.

There is a lot going on at work, and that has been on my mind a lot lately, but today's sermon has put all that into perspective. I will not let what I can't control... control my actions. Do you allow your worries to stop you from doing something you enjoy? Hasta la proxima ~besitos~

Pictures below are some makeup looks I've enjoyed doing lately:

What Has Been Missing... and some awful outfit pics

Hola Divas,
Its been forever and I'm certain I've lost all my core fans. But I realized today... I'm not happy. And the reason I'm not happy is because I am no longer doing what used to bring me immense joy which is my blog.

This realization is what made me come to terms with the fact that I've got to get some things in order... and stat. First, I need to get my camera lens fixed. Second, I need to get my body back in shape to once again fit my favorite clothes. And last but not least, I need to make time to sit and blog about what is going on with me.

I loved coming home in a cute outfit to take pictures and then to sit and upload the pics with excitement and nervousness. Why nervous? Because as a blogger you always question how your outfit which you perceive to be amazing will be judged by the masses (yea... I say that like I have a huge fan base... lol). You hope and pray that the outfit you thought was dang near designer quality will be admired and used for inspiration for years to come (again it appears I think my blog is bigger than it is... trust me... I know better). But even with all the nervousness, fear, and criticism... blogging fed my desire to try harder... be more creative... and to take more risks with my fashion. Now I can't imagine going back to my humdrum fashion choices of 2009.

So even though the pics may suck... I will blog with my phone until my finances will allow me to fix my Canon camera lens... Below you will find a few outfits I was able to capture recently... again... I apologize in advance for the photo quality. hasta la proxima ~besitos~