MY STYLE FIX: TRIBAL INSPIRED SKIRT

If you follow me on Instagram @ClosetFix and via my Facebook Page, on May 13 you had the pleasure or deep disappointment, depending on your affinity or lack thereof for tribal print, of seeing this outfit. 

Personally, I'm into this skirt. Unlike some other prints that can instantly trigger a seizure on sight, and should honestly come with a warning label for the predisposed, this pattern is relatively pleasing.

Perhaps the color doesn't lend itself to promoting those irregular brainwaves that'll have you fluttering and foaming uncontrollably at the mouth, which btw the former would be tragic considering the length.  

In any event, whatever the case may be, I'm glad this tribal print works for me, and apparently for those of you who saw it weeks ago on my Instagram @ClosetFix and Facebook Page, as evidenced by no pending lawsuits regarding reckless endangerment with my name on it. 

Thanks for stopping by! Enjoy your day<3 

**In case you missed it on May 13, check out my Instagram @ClosetFix and Facebook Page to see this look paired with flats.**

GET THE LOOK

Skirt: Forever21 (similar one here, here, here, & here)

Jacket: Old Navy(similar one here & here)

Heels: UrbanOg (similar one here, here, here, & here)

Sweater: Forever21 (similar one here, here, here, here, & here)

Bag: Zara (similar one here, here, & here)

MY STYLE FIX: FLORAL TRENCH COAT

You can't go wrong with a Closet staple, unlike certain trends, which once acquired, in hindsight seriously made me question my sanity. 

I mean after the sheer embarrassment and dry heaving has subsided from the sight of some of the on trend pieces that I've amassed over the years, the regret sets in and I realize the error of my ways.

In my defense, half the time it's not my fault. It's hard not to succumb to the images of freakishly perfect models styled in the latest or hottest whatever of the moment, which clearly fits like a glove.

  Yet, on me, the same piece looks like something Anna Wintour 

wiped off the bottom of her shoe. However, with a staple item 

like this trenchcoat, there's no worries of a shitty fitting, 

as miraculously, they look amazing on every body.

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your day<3 

**Be sure to follow my Instagram @ClosetFix and Facebook Page for additional views of this look and the latest updates.

GET THE LOOK

Trench Coat: Target (similar one here & here)

Sandal: ASOS (similar one here, here, & here)

Gap (DIY): (similar one here, here, & here)

Shirt: H&M (similar one here, here, here, & here)

Clutch: Old (similar one here)  

MY STYLE FIX: PINK, BLACK, AND WHITE

I was this close to packing my shit and moving to the land of proverbial sunshine, risking the occasional onset of a heatstroke, if it meant no longer being subjected to NY's never ending cold spell.   

However, the influx of seasonally appropriate weather has convinced me to stay put, albeit provided by the same erratic bipolar psycho Mother Nature who has been known to fuck us at will, weatherwise that is.  

With some semblance of consistency, I can put away my winter clothes, that I have yet to do on account of Mother Nature's procrastination and not my own, which sadly, the latter is often the case.  

Finally spring is here to stay, and I can reach for my light jacket, and confidently venture out, without risking the indignity of hypothermia in the middle of spring of all things.  

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your day<3 

**Be sure to follow my Instagram @ClosetFix and Facebook Page for additional views of this look and the latest updates.

GET THE LOOK

Jacket: Forever21 (similar one here, here, here, here, here, & here)

Sandal: Urbanog (similar one here, here, & here)

Blouse: DIY (similar one here & here) 

Skinnies: Gap DIY (similar one here & here)

MY STYLE FIX: FLATS IN THE SPRING

If you follow me on Instagram @ClosetFix or Facebook you already saw the pictures and you're aware that Mother Nature felt generous and bestowed upon the East Coast the spring that we've been missing.

Perhaps to quiet our bitching and moaning, and incessant begging for a warm up, she opted to throw us a bone and send some this way.  

Maybe it was the tears of grown men that prompted Mother Nature's change of heart to allow spring and happiness back into our lives.

Either way, we were all grateful for the turn of events this weekend and took to the streets in droves to witness this miracle.

Thanks for stopping by. Enjoy your day<3 

**Be sure to follow my Instagram @ClosetFix and Facebook Page for the latest updates.  

GET THE LOOK

Jacket: Forever21 (similar one here, here, & here)

Skinnies: Old Navy (DIY): (similar one here, here, & here)

Flats: Urbanog (similar one here, here, here, here, here, & here

Shirt: Forever21 (similar one here, here, here, & here)

Tote: Zara (similar one here & here)

MY STYLE FIX: FLORALS & STRIPES

After exercising the judgment of a gnat by wearing this skirt in a blizzard, I redeemed myself and wore it during appropriate weather. 

I must admit, the smiles of approval and looks of admiration was in stark contrast to the disapproving stares I received a few weeks ago. 

Suddenly with the arrival of Spring, I'm a pillar of the community, and not the prostitution whore the stares suggested just a season ago.

Enjoy your day! Thanks for stopping by<3

**Don't forget to follow my Instagram @ClosetFix and Facebook Page to see more pictures of this outfit! 

GET THE LOOK

Blazer: Forever21 (similar one here, here, here, & here)

Skirt: Forever21 (similar one here, here, & here) 

Top: H&M (similar one here, here, & here) 

Pumps: Urbanog (similar one here & here)

Clutch: (similar one here & here)

MY STYLE FIX: PEPLUM AND FLORALS

Perhaps the shortage of flowers on the East Coast at the moment has incited my current love affair with floral print this season.

I mean, at this point, compared to the lush greenery that was present this time last year, it's practically a barren wasteland. 

There's barely any signs of life other than the chirping birds who flew all this way and now will certainly starve to death on account of there's no flowers for them to suck, to eat, to live.

Luckily, my fate isn't as dire, and I can always bring sand to the beach, albeit a garden, but you get the point.  

Enjoy your day! Thanks for stopping by<3

**Check out my Instagram @ClosetFix and Facebook Page to see more pictures of this outfit! 

GET THE LOOK

Jacket:TS (similar one here, here, here, here, here, & here)  

Blouse: Forever21 (similar one here, here, here, here, here, & here)

Skinnies: Forever21 (similar one here, here, here, & here)

Pumps: Urbanog (similar one  here, here, here, & here)

Clutch: Forever21 (similar one here & here)

MY STYLE FIX: DENIM JACKET & FUR

So, I got dressed feeling half way descent until the BF in a very dejected, dare I say disappointed tone asked if I was going to wear those shoes again.

After I picked up what was left of my self esteem, I managed to muster up my most hateful side-eye, in lieu of the neck chop that I should've doled out in light of such an implicit criticism. 

Now, I understand that as the photographer he may want a little variety, especially when truth be told, he would much rather spend his time scratching than watching me do a bad impersonation of a supermodel. 

I get it. Certainly the variety would at best distract from my forced smiles and the awkward poses. However, after all this time, I thought he would be used to my predilection to re-work and re-wear my favorite pieces.    

Besides, if my repetition offends, he can always resort to donations of the monetary kind. That would certainly guarantee a few more pieces in the rotation. 

Enjoy your weekend! Thanks for dropping by<3 

**Check out my Instagram @ClosetFix and Facebook Page to see more pictures of this outfit! 

GET THE LOOK

Leather Pants: Target (similar one here & here) 

Jacket: Old Navy DIY (similar one here, here, here, & here)

T-shirt: H&M (similar one here, here, here, here, here, & here)

Pumps: Urbanog (similar one here, here, & here)

Clutch: Forever21 (similar one here & here)

MY STYLE FIX: SPRING MINTY SEQUINS

The weather is finally warming up, and in a few short weeks I'll be able to wear my miniskirts without being subjected to the disapproving side-eye of strangers. 

 Undoubtedly, those people were just concerned about my health, and not flabbergasted by the idea that anyone with commonsense would dare brave the elements in anything other than a snowsuit. 

Almost behind me are those days of the soul-piercing stares, which generally needed no words, as the "where the hell are your pants" came across loud and clear. 

In a matter of weeks, bare legs and mini skirts will be the norm, and I can roam the streets freely with my hem raised high. 

Enjoy your day! Thanks for dropping by<3

**Check out my Instagram @ClosetFix and Facebook Page to see more pictures of this outfit! 

GET THE LOOK

Vest: Forever21 (similar one here, here, & here)   

Shirt: H&M (similar one here, here, here, & here)

Skirt: Forever21 (similar one here, here, here, here, & here)

Pumps: Urbanog (similar one here, here, & here) 

Clutch: Forever21 (similar one here, here, & here)

MY STYLE FIX: BLACK & WHITE BLAZER

Slowly but surely, with emphasis on slowly, the weather is warming up, providing a few opportunities, albeit minimal, to incorporate some of my old Spring closet staples back into my everyday outfits. 

Surprisingly, after spending an entire season stuffing my face with reckless abandon, some of my favorite pieces still fit in spite of my slightly larger frame.

In spite of my newfound bulging parts pushing the limits of the intended elasticity of my skinnies, I can still fit and wear my favorites, subsequent to a bit of breath holding.

After a bit of squeezing, and on those water retention days, praying, I can successfully zip or button most of my garments. 

However, while this is currently working, clearly something has to change as I know I'm a cheeseburger away from ripping at the seams. 

Have a great weekend! Enjoy your day<3 

**Check out my Instagram @ClosetFix and Facebook Page to see more pictures of this outfit! 

GET THE LOOK

Blazer: Forever21 (similar one here, here, here, here, & here)

Blouse: H&M (similar one here, here, here, & here) 

Skinnies: H&M (similar one here, here, here, & here)

Pumps: Nine West (similar one here & here) 

Tote: Zara (similar one here & here)