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Black Princess Coat Steve Madden | Black Dress H&M | Scarf Natasha via Marshalls | Metra Suede Booties Nine WestI know I promised another post featuring the Stylematic Fashion Show and Launch Party, but it has been very difficult trying to narrow down what photos to share, especially because Armando took almost 700 photos. 
I thought it would be best to share my outfit for Mardi Gras. It is simply an all black outfit topped with a colorful scarf in Mardi Gras colors. I wore some beads and even painted my nails in honor of the holiday. It is always fun adding a pop of color to all black outfits and I love each of the pieces I am wearing. Mardi Gras evokes the image of slightly more revealing outfits for Carnival, but when it comes to work, it is best to opt for fun, but conservative pieces.
Hope you are having a great week so far! I hope I have narrowed down my selection of photos for a recap of the Fashion Show soon, so stay tuned for that!
Until next time,Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK |  INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER | 

Blazer 7 For All Mankind, Grey Silk Top Marc by Marc Jacobs,  Pink Skirt Tara Jarmon for Target, Leggings Forever 21, Pink Statement Necklace Forever 21 (Similar here), Lace Covered Bracelets Forever21, Nude Satchel JustFab!, Zeda Boots Madden Girl (In brown here)I feel like in my last few posts I’ve really represented the colors of Valentine’s Day with my pops of reds or pinks. This outfit is actually a remix of one of my previous blog posts as you can see here. I changed the skirt, bag, and accessories and it becomes a different look all together. It’s been almost a year since I’ve worn that last outfit too so I doubt anyone at work would have noticed the outfits being similar (if anyone remembers them!)
I am finally getting back into the kitchen and starting to bake again. I took a small hiatus when my sister moved to Japan for the year to study abroad, and have not really been in the mood to bake. With Valentine’s Day coming up, and some special requests, I’ve dusted off my apron and have begun prepping my supplies to decorate tomorrow night and Thursday night. Can’t wait to share the photos once I’ve taken them, I am sure you’ll love them! (I already too, and I haven’t even started yet!)
Until next time,
Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK |  INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER | 

Blazer and earrings Forever 21 (Similar earrings here) | Top Express (Similar here) | Pants Anchor Blue (Similar here) | Nude Pumps Steve Madden (Similar here)When I get ready for work, I usually have a general idea of what items I’d like to work with in the morning.  I thrifted this blazer about 2 months ago and have not had a chance to wear it since most of time soon after was spent preparing for my trip and being on vacation. I thought it’d be appropriate to wear it since the weather has also been really nice and it is a short-sleeved blazer. 
Using the blazer as the center of my outfit, I picked out the pants because it has the same feel as the sleeves of the blazer. I added the gold earrings and nude pumps to also bring out the gold stripe detail. The purple top completed the look and popped against an otherwise neutral outfit. Sometimes I can’t help myself when it comes to matching so many details, but I am glad I am now more willing to add a pop of color to the look.
Hope you’ve had a great week/month! Time to welcome February!
Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK |  INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER | 

Trench Style Coat 2B Bebe (here) | Black Malarbis Silk Blouse Diane Von Furstenberg | Red Pencil Skirt J Crew | Black Suede Metra Booties Nine West | Knit Beanie and Statement Necklace Forever 21New Year, New You!
At least that’s what the windows say at my nearest Crossroads Trading Co. By now most people have forgotten or broken what they resolved to do with the start of a new year. I didn’t resolve to do much this year except a few things. 1) Wear new items I buy sooner, ex: the J Crew pencil skirt in this post. I bought it back in October and it had just been hanging in my closet a little surprised it hadn’t been worn all throughout the Fall season. One thing I can learn to improve is wearing what I buy right away so I don’t feel as guilty for splurging and maybe even see myself shopping less with this tactic.
My other goal, which has remained strong, is to sell items through my closet on Poshmark. This last weekend I made a bunch of sales and it has motivated me to keep adding things to my closet that I am not wearing or don’t plan on wearing anytime soon. I think when it comes to how I spend my time, I do spent a lot of time on Poshmark, checking for new notifications, sharing items from other people’s closets, and taking photos of the items I plan on listing. I’ve become a little obsessed with all the pretty cover shots that I’ve created a board on Pinterest devoted to listings I see in the app. (You can see what catches my eye here.) 
The coat I am wearing in today’s outfit post is one of those pieces that does not get much attention from me since I tend to wear my black princess coat. I love the sparkle it has and the overall look of the jacket. It has so much detail and as I write this is sounds almost silly to be selling it. But I did just comeback from Japan with 3 new coats and don’t have space for everything in my studio. Currently it is listed in my Poshmark closet here in case you are a size XS and need a fabulous winter coat. And if it doesn’t sell, that’s okay. In creating listings on the app I’ve fallen in love with pieces I thought I no longer wanted and this helps me transition to my final goal for the year with my closet. 
I want to want what I have. And while there are a bunch a pieces that I tend to reach for again and again because I love them and use them, I want to be able to remember that in case I find myself shopping. With every new issue of a magazine, Fashion can feel a little overwhelming with all the trends or must-have items of the moment. It is easy to be caught in a vicious cycle of always wanting more. I can’t say I won’t always want high-end items or more clothes, but I can do a better job of really appreciating what I do have and working with it. 
Hope you have been able to keep up with your resolutions and wish me luck with mine!
Until next time,Brandy| BLOGLOVIN | FACEBOOK |  INSTAGRAM |TUMBLR | TWITTER |