Monday, October 1, 2012

Heading out for a ride.

Sunday is by far my most favorite day of the week. I love starting the day renewed at church. Feeling His Spirit fresh in my heart and ready to guide me through the week. When I have the entire day off it's so nice to be able to spend the whole day with my husband and family. This Sunday was no different.

The one thing that is different about Sundays off in the early fall are my apparel choices. Stay with me folks... it's not easy appearing fashionable and riding on the back of  a motorcycle with a helmet, leather jacket and chaps. So I prefer to stick with adorable boots, my fake Michael Kors sunnies, and a few extra layers. As soon as I arrive at my destination, the jacket and helmet come off.

Here's a peek into yesterdays apparel ...





Larger pictures to come. It's been so long, I completely forgot to how to make them big :( 

The motorcycle's name is Sophia. She's a HD Softtail. I love her. Love you guys too. Toodles.

Saturday, September 29, 2012

Thanks for sticking around.

When I asked a friend the other day if I should get back to blogging she responded with a "YES!" Thank you for that. When I mentioned it to a new friend who has never followed she said, "You'd have so many new people to inspire." Thanks again for the inspiration.

I need to be frank. It's not that I stopped because I couldn't find time. It's simply that I stopped because I am a hugely competitive person. I am also very compulsive. Blogging took these two personality traits to a new level.

First, I knew my blog would never be like Kendi Everyday. And that annoyed me. Second, I was constantly looking to buy new things to show you (and you too) simply because I love to shop.

But all the way I realized a few things. My blog will never be like the blogs I follow. I do NOT have time for that level of blogging. In addition, I won't stop shopping. I can't. It's just what I do. So, this whole blogging thing will just allow me to share with you (and you too) the many outfits I put together from the multitudes of apparel that live in my four closets. Yes, you read that correctly.

So, here's what my new and improved blog will be about.

1) Consistent posts. Some days I might just provide you with food for thought. For example; Make a frothy evening dress day-friendly. Top it with a big, cozy cardigan.
2) Pictures. Some will be taken by another human (may be a my three year old niece). Many will be taken from my cell phone and will be blurry, grainy, and terrible. But, you'll get the point.
3) Link free. There will no longer be links to the apparel I am wearing. That took way too much time and was annoying. If you're interested just comment in the appropriate post and I will respond or email me at veyouravich@gmail.com
4) About me :) More about me. My life. My day. My job, etc. The focus is changing so that the people who can't be a part of my life on a daily basis can get an idea of what is happening. The blog may get personal so if you're in it for the fashion, opt out now.

As I stated previously, thanks for sticking around. I'll be back tomorrow. I have an exciting outfit in mind. I am hoping it works out once I'm actually outfitted.

Much love <3,
Virginia

Saturday, June 9, 2012

Summer rants and summer fashion.

I'm alive. But man oh man, has this whole blogging thing changed in two little months. I had a friend request that I get back to this. Thanks friend. I do intend to return to this whole blogging thing it's just that so much is going on. What is going on you might ask? Let me tell you!

Two months ago my husband was offered an amazing new job for an amazing company six hours from our current living location. The positives are that it's a perfect new job opportunity for him. It's also back in our home area so we'll be able to spend many moments with our siblings, parents, nieces, nephews, and best friends. The negatives are that his job started nearly seven weeks ago leaving me alone in this big old northern state. It's been a wild seven weeks. I've been through the most emotional times of my life within these six weeks which have reminded me of my faith and how thankful I am that my God is bigger than everything I am going through. But, I've made it. This is my last weekend here in New Hampshire and next weekend I'll be spending a few wonderful days with my husband while we find a place to settle, temporarily.

It is so bittersweet to leave my new best friends behind, to leave my adorable little home empty, and to leave behind the job I worked so hard at making successful. But I am confident that the relationships I have made will remain true even 400 miles away. I will find a job that makes me feel even more confident and content than I was. And, as far as where I'll live ... that will also fall into place because my God is good and He will answer my prayers according to His plan.

So what is new on the horizon for this blog? Well, my photog will be back! I have so many fabulous outfit creations to share I can hardly even hold it all in. In the meantime I will post a few pictures that might inspire you until next time ...

On to summer fashion. It's so easy. That's the best thing about getting dressed for the summer. There is one important thing to remember. Less is more, but sometimes too little will look sloppy. If you're interested in wearing your favorite tank and a cute pair of denim shorts, well unless you're going to the park with your kids, don't wear a pair of foam flip flops. It just looks sloppy. Add some accessories. Wear a shoe with structure. Do something that makes it look like you tried.

A few trends that I love and I've featured in my photos are the following: The hi-low hem, the romper, and color blocking.

Let's start with the hi-low hem. It's so so trendy and such a great silhouette for almost any woman. It's all over the runways, in high end fashion, in nearly every store. It truly is classy.

The romper is NOT a great silhouette for any woman but those that are willing to try it out, watch your shoe. Too casual and you look like you have no idea what you're doing. I have to jump off tangent and tell you I hate the thought process that some women have when they feel like they'll be TOO dressed up. Ladies, there is no such thing as getting too dressed up. I mean seriously, what will people say when they see you too dressed up? "Oh, she looks good!" Or, "I love her outfit!" Or, "I wonder where she just came from?" Just do it! Get dressed as if every day you intend to walk out of your home thinking, "Dang, I look good!"

Lastly, the color blocking trend continues and the shades are so amazing even into the summer. Experiment and I bet it works! And if you need to ensure it does work, add the accessories to make it work.


 
 

 Happy shopping and thanks for reading! <3,V

Tuesday, April 10, 2012

Everybody, Everywear: Pastels

Pastels | Everybody, Everywear






Cardigan and dress: maurices
Shoes: Lauren Conrad via Kohls

If this is not the cutest dress you've ever seen, I don't know where you are shopping. I seriously fell head over heels for it the moment it was delivered to my store.

I'm not really a fan of pastels but yellow and green are different. Yellow reminds me of a chicken. I love eggs so I love my chicken friends. Green reminds me of leprechauns and I am part Irish so I do believe in luck. These colors make me happy and they go together very, very well.

Back to this outfit ... What are your thoughts? Does the brown work? Would you wear a different color shoe or accessorize differently?

Thanks for stopping by ... Next time I appear, I'll announce where I've been and what I've been busy doing.

Monday, April 2, 2012

There will be no photos.

This post is simply to assure all 63 of you that I am alive and well. There is so much going on in my life right now. All of which is fantastic. I will update you will the amazing news and some wonderful outfits when the time comes. But in the meantime I can do nothing of the sort because my energy is lacking and my words are few. How can this be, you ask? It just is.

And I know I said there would be no photos but I had to post a picture of some of the goodies I've purchased this past month. Let the games begin ...





Sequin shirt: maurices.com
Suit: express.com
Skirt: express.com
Blouse: express.com

And there you go ... I'm alive and I posted photos!