Glitter, Capes, and Denim

I'm a huge fan of denim on denim as you probably know from post I've done in the past. But I wanted to add a few more elements to make my newest style creation"pop!" Since the temperatures have been antonyms of warm I wanted to be sure I was covered up. So I opted for my wolf gray button up cape, sparkly glitter platforms (which I wore during my nuptials), and my aviator shades to glam up my all denim ensemble. I wore my hair tussled and parted in the middle and took in some of natures Autumn beauty before hitting the gym and here's what I ended up with.

GLITTER, CAPES, & DENIM [OH MY]
My outfit made me feel super feminine and powerful at the same time. Here's the run down on my look: Gray Cape: Forever 21, Denim Shirt: Target, Denim Skinny Jeans: Forever 21, Glitter Platforms: Steve Madden, Aviators: Aldo, Snob Lipstick and Gloss: M.A.C

Do you have any capes that you will be keeping warm as we transition from Fall to Winter? If not, you should grab one immediately. They are chic, warm, and super cute! Have a great start to your week luvs, make every minute count!

-Ali

Making It Work

I had a Tim Gunn "Make it Work" moment Saturday night. I needed to quickly pick something to wear to church so that I could get in the shower and in the bed for my early rise on Sunday. Have you ever had that moment when you look around in your closet and nothing screams out "wear me?" Well, that was me Saturday night. Until I stumbled across my "Bumblebee" skirt (the skirt is black, yellow, cream, and tan). Once I had the skirt I pulled out my cream top with ruffled sleeves, my cream blazer, and my new fav wedges from Forever 21 and wallah...it all came together like magic! I'm pretty pleased with this look. I added some gold accessories just to give the  look a better boost.

FLIGHT OF THE BUMBLEBEE
Here's the low down on the outfit.
| Blazer: Forever 21| Ruffled Shirt: Cie La Vie| Skirt: TJ Maxx| Wedges: Forever 21| Feather Earrings: Aldo| Skinny Belt: Forever 21| Gold Chain: Forever 21| Gold Midi Rings: Charlotte Russe|

I always feel like a busy bee. My agenda stays on full. Just like on Sunday, I have a weekend full of items to check off my checklist. But I always want to look my best :) So here's to getting things done and looking great. Have a great weekend luvs.

-Ali

Fall Fur & Florals

There is nothing I love more than (faux) fur. I was in a rush on Saturday to head out to a rehearsal then a baby shower. I needed something that I could throw on quickly (without ironing...which I must admit, I hate) that was cute enough for a baby shower, but that would keep me warm. I stumbled upon my sheer floral shirt I picked up from H&M about a year ago. I knew the shirt was too thin to keep me warm, so I topped it with my (pink poodle lol) furry jacket that I scored from Forever 21. I pulled out my Old Navy jeans and dusted off my cute suede boots from Aldo to round out my look. I added my DIY floral headband that I created (Here). I was very pleased how the look came together. Check it out below.

PINK POODLE
Here's the scoop on my "Pink Poodle" outfit.
| Pink Faux Fur: Forever 21| Floral Sheer Shirt: H&M| Pink Tank: Forever 21| Floral Head Band: DIY Project| Denim Jeans: Old Navy| Suede Boots: Aldo| Juicy Couture Charm Bracelet: Juicy Couture| Sunnies: Forever 21|

I know the jacket is different, but I really like it :) Which item in your closet is the most unique? Let me know below.

Happy Hump Day,

-Ali

Happy Veteran's Day

When I was straightening up my closet one Saturday afternoon I found a tee that I had ordered during the first Presidential Term of our POTUS "President Barack Obama!" I will never forget the feeling I felt when I was on a train with my dad, on a cold morning in the nation's capitol to see President Obama get sworn in for his first Presidential Inauguration. I felt like I was inserted into a special part of history. No other feeling was greater. So when I saw this shirt online I knew I had to cop it immediately. It's a little satire and word play off "Run DMC" instead exchanging the POTUS' face with a top hat and gold chain repping "Run DC!" Hopefully, it's not taken offensively I just really liked the shirt. Here's my way of jazzing up the shirt, just in time for Veteran's Day!

RUN DC
A closer look at the POTUS inspired outfit.
|Run DC Tee: Online Boutique| Printed Pants: Forever 21| Denim Shirt: Target| Faux Fur Stole: H&M| Leather Wedges: Aldo| Gold Chain: Forever 21|

SAYING THANKS
Here's a little treat for all the Veteran's out there who tirelessly represent(ed) America. We salute you and say THANK YOU for all you've done (on our behalf of us as U.S. citizens). HAPPY VETERAN'S DAY!


The Gaither Vocal Band singing the Star - Spangled Banner Acapella. This is just mesmerizing, they sound so wonderful! Enjoy.

November Wishlist

There is always something I wish I could have in my closet. In the words of Drake "I've got my eyes on you." I decided to create a new segment into my Ali's Fashion Sense blog post called "Ali's Wishlist!" The wishlist's will give you a glimpse on some of the things I have been coveting each month. So lets get to it shall we?

November Wishlist by alifashionsense featuring baseball hats

Zara Black Faux Leather Jacket
$70 - Zara.com

H M Wraparound Skirt
$40 - HM.com

Michigan Necklace
$58 - Dogeared.com

Forever 21 Modernist Baseball Hat
$10.80 - Forever21.com

Union Jackpot Black Butter London Nail Polish
$15 - Sephora.com

Love Cortnie Spotted II Calf Hair Leather Statement Clutch
$140 - Etsy.com

Canon EOS-M Mirrorless Digital Camera with EF-M 18-55mm 6609B074
$339 - Bhphotovideo.com

Shoedazzle - Katrice
$59.95 - Shoedazzle.com

Dean – DYLANLEX
$580 - Dylanlex.com

OCC "Hoochie" Lip Tar Matte
$18 - Occmakeup.com

What have you spotted lately that you want to add to your own personal wishlist? I hope you're able to get your hands on some of your favorites off your list (maybe even this weekend). Have a great weekend luvs! See you on Monday.

-Ali

Faux Goth: Inspiration

I can sit for hours on end perusing magazines and online shops browsing awesome fashion. When I see cool fashionistas I clip a picture and save it to my iPad, iPhone, or computer to recollect for a future date. Today's post is about a recreation of a look I found from a fashion newsletter that I received months ago. I will show you how I was able to take the look and made it my very own! ***STAY TUNED***

MY MUSE
I stumbled across this all black edgy, chic look and fell completely in love. There's something about an all black ensemble and leather that makes me giddy. So you know I had to recreate the look taking an "Ali' Approach" to make it my own! If you're interested to see how I was able to remix this look with items from my closet check it out below ;)

ALL BLACK EVERYTHING: MY PERSONAL INTERPRETATION
This look was super edgy. So I titled it "Faux Goth!" My photographer aka my hubby said I looked borderline scary. But I love that the outfit is dark yet chic! Here's how I made the look my own. I took a dress I purchased for my bday from Forever 21, my fav faux fur vest from Forever 21 (not shown in the original look, just my little added flare), my moto boots I purchased from Target, a faux leather jacket from Forever 21, as well as a gold and emerald ring from Charlotte Russe. Can you see the pattern here? Any-who, this is what I came up with!

One with nature

Windy afternoons

Posin'

At the playground *in my ABC voice*

Caution!

I've mentioned it before. Don't be afraid to find inspiration (from anywhere: whether it's a magazine, a color, a trend, a texture etc.) and make it your own. I do it all the time. It gives me a chance to stretch my closet to get the most bang for my buck and wearability and depth to the items I love most!

-Ali

Sick Day

Over the weekend I had the pleasure of seeing some of my family members (my mom, aunts, and a slew of cousins) in Atlanta! It was such an awesome time to be able to parlay with family. Between all the fun with the fam, I somehow got sick :(  I hardly ever get sick. But when it happens it sucks. So I talked it over with the hubby and said I would take a sick day today to recuperate, so my body could get the well deserved tender loving care it needs (to get better)!

SICK DAY ESSENTIALS
Are you stuck in the house because you're sick? Here's a list of must haves to help you through the day!
Rest and relaxation, tissue, medicine, OJ, soup and crackers, hot tea, comfy lounge wear, Netflix, a good book or magazine, nail polish (so you can do the perfect in home mani/pedi), popcorn, journal, and a computer/tablet. This should help you get over your sniffles and coughs in no time! 

What's your remedy for those days you don't feel 100%?