A Dress & A Skirt:: Did it Work?

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A Dress & A Skirt:: Did it Work?

May 21, 2014

photos by Mr. Mark McKinnon
{Salvation Army striped dress ($2.98) Gitionline black clearance skater skirt ($12.50), Amazon Red Faux Leather Peep Toe Gold Metallic Trim Heel ($15), Amazon MG Collection LUCCA Red Glamour Padlock Shopper Hobo Handbag ($11.98), Forever 21 Gold Choker Necklace ($2.98)

Total Look= Under $50

A Dress & A Skirt:: Did it Work?

$50 can go a long way in fashion if you are a smart bargain shopper. Many times I've stated before, "Fashion is what you buy, style is what you do with it." 

This unique outfit is a combination of a dress and a skirt. Yes. If you check my previous blog posts, you will notice that I love to create other forms of fashion from a plethora of other articles  of clothing. That's called, style. 

Yes, this is a dress. Who knew?

Thrift stores can be your best friend if you actually take the time to look through the many racks of clothing. Yes, it's very time consuming but would you rather spend $500 or $50 on an outfit that gives you the same confidence when you walk out the door? I personally like to get the best for my buck, and spending money on overly expensive name brand clothing isn't my forte. Sorry.

I picked my red/gold peep toe booties to accentuate the black & white stripes and luckily found in my closet the perfect red/gold bag to complete the look. :-) How creative can you get with your looks? I want to see! Tag #obsessforless so I can see just how creative you can be!

Sincerely, 

Brittney S. Carter

"Fashion is what you buy, style is what you do with it." 

The Lady in Red

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The Lady in Red

May 19, 2014

photos by Mr. Mark McKinnon
( Boohoo.com  red bodycon midi dress, Steve Madden Marlenee Nude Heels
, Charming Charlie's Beaded Tribe Necklace, Michael Kors watch)

The Lady in Red...

It's literally been 7 months since I last blogged. Geesh.

Two words: Work-Aholic.  This is one of my favorite dresses, it's perfect in length, style and fit.

Today's look is called, "The Lady in Red." Red is a color that symbolizes strength, energy, power, determination as well as passion, desire, and love. When I wear red, I feel undefeated, powerful, and at my best. This midi red dress is the perfect fit and length for brunch, night out on the town, date night or can be worn with flats just as well. A nude sandal goes extremely well with bold, bright colors. Don't be afraid to get creative with your looks. Stand out. I didn't carry a clutch today because I wanted my dress to stand out.

Red is a very emotionally intense color. It enhances human metabolism, and has very high visibility. Red is used to indicate courage which explains a lot about my life. I am in the process of chasing my dreams and making them a reality.

Sincerely, 

Brittney S. Carter

"Teaching people from what I've learned is a great reward. Learning from those I admire is equally inspiring."

Thirfty Green

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October 15, 2013

Thrifty Green

{Salvation Army Cotton Chic High Waist Slacks ($7.98), Arden B Romper ($40.00)   Salvation Army Nine West pumps ($10.99), Michael Kors Watch, Charming Charlie Pearl Necklace ($30)

  So I haven't blogged in awhile and since today I thrifted into work, I decided to share my work fit for today! While it's still nice out... I decided to get creative and turn my romper into a shirt. Wow, that green thing is yes indeed a two-piece romper. 

See told you...

Think Outside the the Norm: As I took more than the needed hours in my closet this morning, I decided to turn my romper into a shirt! I knew high-waist pants always go well with ruffles, so why not? I chose a pair of my high-waisted brown skinny leg slacks to compliment my green romper. Now, how did I manage to get my slacks over my romper? Easy, being that my slacks were a size bigger than my normal size- it fell in line perfectly. I figured my pearl choker would be a perfect ending piece to my creation along with my 4" bronze Nine West pumps (which was also thrifted for $10.99)

 

Today was such a fantastic, quick thinking, go "Green" Day! ;-)

 

"The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it."

— Diana Vreeland

Sincerely,

Brittney S. Carter

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High Waist: My Taste

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High Waist: My Taste

August 28, 2013

photos by Mr. Ndolo
( H&M white cotton tank top , Salvation Army Levi high-waist blue slacks, Forever 21 silver studded necklace, Michael Kors watch, Zara Orange Leather Sandal, Nine West yellow "patch me up" bag )

High Waist:My Taste...

Today's look I went for simple yet classy. I woke up feeling excited so I decided to dress that same way. I went through my closet to pull out my white H&M tank top, which can be purchased at www.hm.com for $7.95. One of my most favorite type of pants are "high-waist" pants or shorts. Why? I'll tell you why- high waist pants/shorts reveals your curves like no other! My favorite pair of high-waist pants are my $7 Levi slacks that I picked up from the Salvation Army. What a steal! These light blue perfect fitting slacks can turn any outfit into a masterpiece creation.

I decided to spice it up by throwing on my Zara 4 inch heeled orange sandals for a splash of color. These shoes can be purchased from Zara.com for $79.95, and the material on these shoes are amazing! Sometimes you have to change your look up. I decided to wear a back, low bun with this outfit because I really wanted people to notice my high waist pants. I wore my hair in a messy ball at the back for more suitable appearance and also for the hair trends of today. (Hair pinned up will also work) Next time you want to spice up your work day, throw on a pair of high-waist pants with a pair of bright colorful heels to ensure some spark in your day!

Sincerely, 

Brittney S. Carter

"The only real elegance is in the mind; if you’ve got that, the rest really comes from it."

— Diana Vreeland

Simplicity

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Simplicity

August 6, 2013

photos by Rachel Green
( Marshall's black sporty fit tank top , Ross black & white checkered skirt ($8.99) Ross black bow-tied belt , Michael Kors watch, Lola Shoetique Black and Gold VAL Heel, Burlington Coat Factory black & pearl collar necklace )

Simplicity...

Let me first start out by saying this, labels do not define people. Yes a popular name brand may look appealing to the outside eye, but in reality it's just a name. The fabric, the texture, and the pattern can simply be from one place and the only difference is a popular name is thrown on it. That's it. You ever heard of the saying, "Less is Best?" That saying states volumes, the less you do, the better masterpiece you can create. 

This look is very simple but yet very appealing to the eye. My black & white checkered skirt came from Ross Department Store for $8.99. Wow! What a bargain! My tank top came from Marshalls for $4.99 for a set of two, (black and white), my necklace was on sale at Burlington Coat Factory for $3.99 and of course my shoes came from the amazing online inexpensive website Lola Shoetique. 

Now whoever said you had to wear expensive labels to capture someone's attention clearly doesn't turn too many heads, because it's not about WHO you have on, it's about HOW you have it on to create your own style and your own art.

"I think there is beauty in everything. What ‘normal’ people would perceive as ugly, I can usually see something of beauty in it." — Alexander McQueen

Sincerely,

Brittney S. Carter

Color Me Crazy

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  Color Me Crazy

  June 17, 2013

photos by PR Summit photographer
( Sammy Dress multi-color shoulder padded shirt, Forever 21 turquoise mini skirt , Michael Kors watch, Lola Shoetique Black and Gold VAL Heel )

 

Color Me Crazy...Wow, it's been three weeks since I last blogged and I deeply apologize! With working two jobs and business trips it totally caught up to me! None the less I am back! ;-) Last week I attended a PR summit in the Big City that NEVER sleeps, yes- New York City. The public relations summit informed me of a lot of new things I didn't realize about marketing, branding and social media that I am very thankful for. 

When you think of PR summit/conferences you think, business men/women in dull black or blue boring suits.

Negative. Brittney decided to step out of the box and give New York a taste of what it is known for; FASHION.

I decided to be very colorful on this day because of my mood. I was very excited, anxious and thrilled to have been selected to attend this summit and I wanted to stand out while I was here. My sammy dress multi-color should padded shirt set the tone of my look with a complementing turquoise skirt! Compliments after compliments were thrown my way from some of the most influential speakers. I loved every minute of it and not to mention the connections and business cards I received after. ;-)

"Life's too short to wear boring clothes"

Sincerely,

Brittney S. Carter