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Palm Print Sundress

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Double Duty

Thrift Store Score | Polka Dot Blazer

Hey y'all!  A new week is here and I'm so excited mother nature has graced us with such beautiful spring time weather.  Although, my allergies to this pollen may not agree, I'm ecstatic to frolic in the sunshine and soak up some Vitamin D.  How was your weekend? I hope it was nothing but fun and relaxation.  Back to work tomorrow for me and I'm feverishly counting down the days to summer vacation!

Maxi Love

I wore this outfit on last weekend and let me tell you, baaaby... I was in heaven.  When the temperatures begin to rise here in the south skirts, shorts, and maxi length dresses are a must have.  This skirt is one I retrieved from my items that have been packed away for the winter months.  It was like shopping all over again...lol.  Don't you just love when you find something you haven't worn in a while?

Love & Happiness

Kelly Green + Stripes

Hey y'all!  It's a new week for new beginnings!  I am overly excited to officially welcome the new spring season this coming Friday, March 20, 2015.  After the cold and brutal winter some of us have experienced, I know you guys can relate and share in my excitement.  I was shopping my closet and found this striped sweater I purchased a few weeks ago and thought it would go perfect with these green colored pants.  I purchased these about a month ago and they have been hanging out in my closet begging to be worn.  

On Sundays I Wear Skirts | Black and White Skirt

During the week it's not practical for me to wear a skirt to work.  I am a school nurse and although I'm not required to wear scrubs, I don't want to expose my wardrobe to possible vomit and nasal drippings.  Ugh...lol.  It's a little discouraging at times because I feel my inner "girly-girl" is hindered from showing her true colors.  I try to make up for that by painting my face and swiping on a pretty lip color.

Plus Size Sweater ~ Lane Bryant
(please note this was found at an outlet and may not be available on site)

Blazer Flow

Hello, 2015!

Sweatshirt ~ Just My Size

How to Style a Beret

Today's post is all about the beret!  I was having a bad hair day this particular day and so I opted to "fix" it by adding this beret to my outfit.  Of course, it is in my favorite color PINK!!  I wanted the focus to be on the wool hat so I kept the base of my outfit all neutral.  Black and white will always reign as classic and chic in my book.  

I scored this classic button up in black from Gabe's.  It's a Lane Bryant blouse that retailed for around $55.  *Gasps* Of course, my price was only $5.  Gabe's is known for selling items at unbelievably huge discounts.  I am in heaven everytime I walk in this store!!  Some items are slightly irregular, but in my opinion, they're hardly noticeable.  Maybe a seam not sewn as tight or the cut of the size may be slightly off.  

My skirt is suuuuper old.  Old Navy had a sale and I purchased it for around $12, I think.  I also purchased these booties from Gabe's that retail for around $90.  My price...$20. Yeees!!  Total cost of my outfit $37! If that ain't winning, I don't know what is...lol.  I'm all for looking chic and well put together for pennies on the dollar.  I prefer to spend my coins on things that are more meaningful to me such as a vacation...that I'm currently in need of...on an island somewhere with cocktail in hand and a good book...*le sigh*.  Wishful thinking.,,,anywho, hope you enjoyed this post.  If it has inspired you in any way, please feel free to leave a comment, +1, share on Facebook or Twitter.  As always until next time...

Peace and love,

xoxo Kishina xoxo

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Pink Panther

One of my favorite cartoons as a kid was Pink Panther.  I remember watching it on Saturday morning with all my siblings.  Every Saturday we let mom and dad sleep while pouring huge bowls of cereal and milk, then camped out in front of the TV set.  So, I was researching some history of the famous Pink Panther and came across these facts:  

1)  The original Pink Panther series is older than I am...lol.  Yes, this is history for me.  No, I'm not going to disclose my age.  What's the old adage? Oh yeah, a lady never tells her age :)

2) The "Pink Panther" was a fictitious large and valuable diamond in the original film series.  It earned its name due to the noticeable flaw at its center. When viewed closely and in the perfect lighting, it resembled a leaping pink panther. 

3) Inspector Jacques Clouseau, the main character, was a clumsy and incompetent but zealous police inspector.  Although he was labeled all of these terms, he still managed to solve mysteries by "accident".  

4) His incompetence drove his direct superior, Dreyfus, to the asylum.

It was great learning a little history of one of my fave cartoons as a kid!  Indeed the pink diamond truly was fictitious, however I couldn't help but learn something from that.  Although, the diamond was "flawed", it was deemed valuable.  Read the last part of that statement again... "it was deemed valuable".  When I was younger, I felt ugly and ashamed of my size.  I always considered my weight a "flaw" and had several fluctuations over the years. As I've blossomed into a woman, I now consider myself a precious and valuable "diamond"...flaws and all.  To anyone who may be feeling the same way I used to, I encourage you to look in the mirror and find something beautiful about you! We are all God's creations, and His word says everything he created he saw it as good.  You are beautiful and your life is relevant.  We only get one life and I will strive to see the good in each beautifully flawed person I encounter every day that I'm given on this earth.

Inspector Clouseau was so clumsy and incompetent that it drove his direct superior, Dreyfus, to the mad house.  Hmmm,  I can relate to Clouseau in that I'm not incompetent, but I am a bit of a klutz...lol.  I sometimes trip over my own feet and I have to be careful when cooking as I seem to drop things often...*le sigh*.  Dreyfus tried many tactics to "dead" Clouseau but was unsuccessful.  Sometimes in life we have those people who tend to "try" thwarting our every move.  I've learned that no one can truly thwart our direction in life.  I feel we all have a guiding force that sort of keeps us out of harms way.  I can recall countless times I've nearly escaped death in some situations. Some call it ESP, gut feelings, or instinct.  I call it divine intervention :)

                              

On to these outfit deets, yeeeesss!!  Okay, so I found these pink (hence the inspiration of my blogpost title) Kim Rogers slacks at my fave thrift store Goodwill for $4.25.  The black and white striped blazer is an "old" purchase from Cato's. I wore it here in this post titled Black and White Stripes.  And this fringe bag...well, can you tell that I love it? Got this from Cato's as well and "fringe is a girl's best friend".  Corny I know, but I like it...lol

I hope you've enjoyed reading! If you did, please comment, share, like, and +1 this article.  I love engaging with my readers and responding to comments.  Follow me on  Instagram, Facebook and Pinterest.  Until next time....

Peace and Love, 

Kishina

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Houndstooth

Although leopard print is my all time favorite print, ever... I think my second favorite may be houndstooth.  This is such a classic look and it transcends several fashion eras.  Houndstooth checks originated in woven wool cloth in Scotland, but are now used in many other materials.  I decided to wear this dress to church a few Sundays ago and really loved the way it fit and flattered my curves, as well as the print.  I see many ways I can style this dress.  For instance, adding a brightly colored crop top to this can create a whole new look for me by giving the illusion of seperate pieces.  Thank you for checking out my blog! 

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Lacy Mint

I feel that nothing appeals more to my feminine side than things made of lace, chiffon, ruffles...get my drift.  At times my style can be a little edgy, but for the most part I absolutely looooove being a lady.  Naturally when I saw this baby hidden on a sales rack, I knew she was waiting on me to find her.  My heart literally skipped a beat as I snatched her quickly from the rack and headed to the fitting room.  I must have spent a good 10 minutes prancing around the fitting room with the widest grin on my face.  No really, the sales associate had to ask me if I was alright because I was in there so long...haha!

If you've read any of my previous posts, you would know that I take pride in finding a killer deal.  This lacy number was no exception.  The total cost of this outfit was less than forty bucks including my sandals.  Baby, it doesn't get any sweeter than that for me.  

What I love most about this top, is the fact that it flows away from my body.  It is not form fitting and is very forgiving of my problem area...my gut (Lol).  I also adore the hi-lo hem of it.  It makes me feel very sexy and feminine.  You've seen these mint green jeggings before in a previous post HERE.  I opted to wear sandals as I am so tired of the boots and heavy shoes I've worn all winter.  I had to let my piggies breathe a little...

My brother was my photographer this day and he was making me laugh ever so hard.  

Because I love this top so much, believe me you will see it again.  This number will be in heavy rotation throughout the seasons.  I have soooo many plans for her.  

What do you feel is your signature style? Sexy, feminine, casual, edgy.... Tell me please! I'm dying to know.  Please comment below and continue to follow me on my personal style journey. I love interacting with my loyal followers.  Until next time remember to love yourself where you are, be confident and just be you.

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