The art of a beautiful blouse

Happy Saturday friends, so a blouse is something that should be a staple in every woman's closet. Some may think of it as something your granny wore to work back in the day, but with the styles and trends in today's world it is a must have. When deciding on this look you want to pick a pattern, style and or fabric. Patterned blouses are blouses that focus mainly on pattern, depending on that, you can wear it with anything, however if the pattern is particularly loud or crazy, top with a blazer to take the edge off.

Style blouses and blouses that may have a bow with the collar, may have ruffles, cool pockets or may have a little something extra to not make it look as classic. Pair these with your favorite jeans.

Fabric blouses are my personal favorite, they no longer come in the standard cotton, chiffon, silk, jersey to name a few. It takes a little bite more creativity to wear these, but have fun with it.

Blouses are a fashion staple that is only going to get better with time. Even the classic blouse has had its own changes.

Remember its all about the fit, if you have long monkey arms like myself, short sleeve or 3/4 sleeves are our best friends(or you can just cuff your sleeves). The more flowy your blouse, either wear more fitted bottoms or add a belt. Don't feel like you have to tuck your shirt in, blouses now are created to accent our waists, not hide them. And last but never least, don't forget to press or steam that top, nothing worst then looking like you got dressed in the dark! Be fab! Always your girl JeniqueK

Booties vs. Boots

Happy monday friends, as we are now in the thick of winter, it is time to figure out your shoe weapon of choice! Are you a bootie girl or a boots girl? For some of us it's an easy choice, others do both, but for those undecided, I am here to help you. I am a boots girl to my heart! I love fall because I can rock my uniform of slouch boots, skinny jeans and a henley shirt, usually white or green....but that is neither here or there. I love the variety of styles they come in. Calf boot are becoming popular this season, however they can be a little weird to style because the fall between the ankle and the knee, they do look great with pencil skirts and leggings.

Knee boots are the most popular mainly because they look great on EVERYONE, the only issue is if you wear a patient leather pair with a heel higher than 3 inches it could look a little trashy, unless that's the look you are going for.....

Thigh boots, my personal favorite are still popular from last season, these are NOT for everyone, the taller you are the better, they make your longs go on for days, if you have bigger thighs, you could look like a stuffed sausage, they look the trendest with leggings and a blazer or sweater, something effortless.

You also have sub-styles like Uggs or sloughs those are always in season.

With booties, because there is less shoe the focus is on the heel or the little extras. Booties are great because they look great with everything but a couture gown. Wedge heel booties are a hot trend mainly color blocking. This looks great with a monochromatic outfit.

Studded booties are a great way to add some edge to any look.

Coloered booties give you a chance to play with color without going overboard.

Folded booties are a new trend, sometimes its a fold or more of a design, the key is the more detailed the shoe, the simplier your outfit.

Last but never least don't forget playing with textures....enough said!

I could go on and on but the best way to decide is what works for your lifestyle. Just invest in quailty piece, take a chance with something you wouldn't normally wear, wear your booties with thigh socks....well get what I'm saying. Have fun with this a always get your boots and or booties a size bigger for your socks! Love you, mean it Always your girl JeniqueK