It is Ms Santa, to you

Hello!

I'm in the mood for red and white; translation, Christmas - and have been for some time!

I've been looking at Mariah Carey's Merry Christmas Deluxe Anniversary Edition cover one too many times, I think!

"The Santa Suit" is; oh so cute, but just not for me!

Let's reinvent it, shall we? But, for you and I!

Picture this; if you would, please...

A black beret.

A white jacket.

A red pair of shorts, a skirt, dress, or jumpsuit.

A pair of red, and white Red Velvet 4 sneakers.

A black handbag.

Add jewelry; if desired, and we are off!

You think? I think! Work it; sister-friends, work it!

As of today, Wednesday, October 30, 2019, there are 56 more days left until:  Christmas, Wednesday, December 25, 2019!

Got your red, and white? Get your red, and white!

"Happy Today!"

Shalom!

Angela

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Colorful tights, please

Hello!

Colorful tights, pantyhose, and socks are baaaaack! They have been easing their way back into our consciousness for about there years now.

Remember when we wore them? I wore them to work during the mid 1980's to the early 1990's. I adored them then, and I adore them now! I couldn't wait until Belk had a Hanes sale. I couldn't get there fast enough! I would pick up royal blue most of the time. The red would sell out quickly. I wonder why.

I liked matching the pantyhose color to the shoe for maximum impact (with knee length shorts, and  skirts). I liked matching the pantyhose color to the hem of the knee length shorts and skirts, for maximum impact too. A lot depended on what colors I could find.  Either way, I felt taller than my 5'6 frame! What fun!

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I don't wear tights, pantyhose, or socks nearly as much as I used to anymore. I have gotten so used  to not wearing them. Who hasn't? Besides, the bare, natural skin tone + the same color shoe phenomenon can NOT be beat! The next best thing? The bare, natural skin tone + any color shoe!  Just don't forget to use a good body scrub regularly.

I did something this morning that I had never thought of doing before. I took an old towel, cut it, and placed it into my sneakers. Presto! A shoe liner that I can live with. 

"Happy Today!"

Shalom!

Angela

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Angela L Vann, Ms  |  Even Greater Things  |  Far Above Rubies  |  I Style Yu  

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The only handbag you need is the one on your arm

Hello!

Got bags?

Today is National Handbag Day!

I get a kick out of reading articles on how many handbags a lady need. The truth be told, you only need one, the one on your arm! 

My first nice handbag was a medium sized Etienne Aigner black patent leather, quilted saddle bag that I found at a store in Roanoke, VA more than 20 years ago. It has a single long, leather strap and I still have it to this day. I pull it out occasionally. A thumbs up purchase!

Another nice handbag that I have is a small black suede rectangular purse. It has a long black cord as a strap, and a single crystal ornament as a clasp. It really is quite lovely, and my special occasion bag. I would have to pull it out and look at the tag to tell you what the brand is, but I do recall it being reasonably priced. I got it when I moonlighted in retail for an exclusive ladies' fashion store on holidays and weekends for ten (10) years running!!! [Yeah, quite the record huh?] Another thumbs up purchase! 

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I was given a medium sized Coach inky blue, double strap (with a couple of buckles on each side) leather handbag as a gift about five (5) years ago. I've really enjoyed it. I see myself using it for many more years to come. I can easily wear it with a lot of different things. It has silver hardware which is my go to metallic.

I mostly use tote bags on a daily basis for utilitarian purposes. Carry a briefcase, a handbag, and a lunch bag to and fro every day? Not happening! It is all I can do to get everything in the tote bag, as it is! No particular brand needed, either. Even better.

You guessed it! I do not have or use a lot of handbags. It's just as well. I'd much rather have more shoes! I know, right?

I do have a handbag want on my bucket list, and that is a Chanel! Well; pardon me, who doesn't? The challenge for me will be in deciding which one. I will worry about that when the time comes.

Yes, we have got bags!

"Happy Today!"

Shalom!

Angela

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Nice plaids, and stripes have been easier to find this year

Hello!

How cool is that? Expect to see a lot of them during the upcoming holiday season, and on into 2020!

I've always enjoyed a good plaid, or stripe myself. A beautiful plaid, or stripe is more than timeless. It is --- Dare I say it? --- chic! It is what it is!

Here's a look at some of the top contenders for views on my FAV Plaid and Stripes, 2019 page...

1) Lemaire's Collaboration With Vega (12.4K views)

2) Christian Louboutin Oh Kate 120mm Painted Leather Shoes (1.3K views)

3)  Manolo Blahnik BB 105mm Metallic Fabric Pump (578 views)

4)  Manolo Blahnik BB Printed Snake High Heel Pumps (293 views)

 

 5)  Saint James NEIGE/RIO Dress (128 views)

6)  Rag & Bone Ali T-Shirt Dress (103 views)

7)  Derek Lam 10 Crosby Striped Long-Sleeve Tie-Waist Dress (98 views)

Pumps, and dresses are ruling for the ladies!

When it comes to pumps, no shoe has anything on them. They just work! That's what good accessories do, of course. They take an outfit from ordinary to extraordinary.

The dresses are comfortable, and can be dressed up or down. I imagine one pulling them out time and time again, year after year.     

Fast forwarding to 2020, here are some of the top contenders for views on my FAV Plaids & Stripes, 2020 page...

1)  Giorgio Armani Resort 2020 (4.7K views)

2)  MSGM Resort 2020 (1.2K views)

 3)  MSGM Resort 2020 (544 views)

4)  Versace Men's Spring 2020 (386 views)

5)  Giorgio Armani Spring 2020 (325 views)

6)  Dolce & Gabbana Spring 2020 (235 views)

7)  Parsons MFA Spring 2020 (205 views)

The plaid and striped suiting are rocking, aren't they? Even the men are able to get in on the action!

A huge advantage to purchasing suiting is that the pieces can be mixed and matched with other pieces from now on out, and un-til! Like it, like it, like it!

Get, or give! Replace, or update! It's all good!

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"Happy Today!"

Shalom!

Angela

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ALV & Co., "The Gold Standard!"

Angela L Vann, Ms  |  Evn Greater Things  |  Far Above Rubies  |  I Style Yu  

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