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Thank Goodness It’s Casual Friday

FINALLY!  It ‘s Friday!  Every Friday since I heard Rebecca Black’s Friday song, I sing the catchy chorus with excitement to myself.  It’s Friday, Friday; Gotta get down on Friday; Everybody’s lookin’ forward to the weekend, weekend; Friday, Friday.  Forget about the weekend, fashion on weekends is a given. Lately, I have been starved for fashion during the … Read more

Mustard Yellow with the Green Mulberry Boots

 Mustard yellow with the Mulberry green is an unlikely combo, but somehow it works.   Green Boots Triad Mustard by aprilgolightly featuring a sleeveless blouse mustard tie top

Mulberry Green Boot Obsession Day 2

Mulberry is making a platform version of the green boots. Super cute, now I want these too.  I love mixing floral prints in navy and green. It is very earthy-prepster.    Green Boots with Florals by aprilgolightly featuring wedge heel boots   mulberry green Follow my blog with Bloglovin

Mulberry Green Boot Obsession–Day One

These green Mulberry boots are calling my name, but they are extreme expensive so I need to find more than one outfit to match them with.  I have been trying out different color options using Polyvore to see if they are worth the money.     Green Boot Compound Blue, PInk, and Green by aprilgolightly … Read more

Have a Great Weekend with the Lunar Blue Necklace from Jewelmint

Win the Jewelmint Lunar Blue Necklace that will go perfectly with this fun fall weekend outfit.  Enter to win here: https://aprilgolightly.com/contest/   Have Fun with Lunar Blue by aprilgolightly featuring mesh jewelry prescription glasses blue

What to Wear Shopping on Black Friday

Are you daring to venture out on the biggest shopping day of the year? If so, you better be prepared. My advice is to leave all jewelry at home so you don’t break or lose anything important.  Wear a zipper sweater for easy of removal. Layer a tank top underneath because it can get hot … Read more

Lunar Blue Goes from Work to Hanging Out

Win the Lunar Blue Necklace that will look awesome with this outfit by subscribing here: https://aprilgolightly.com/contest/   Lunar BLue Necklace with Skirt and Sweater by aprilgolightly featuring a a line skirt

New Belts in “Shop My Closet”

New belts available in the “Shop My Closet” section! Click on Shop My Closet or find my shop on i-ella.com for purchasing information.

DIY: Necktie into Bangle

Menswear is a huge trend this season that I wanted to try without spending a fortune.  This project cost me about $6 dollars to accomplish. I purchased the bangle from Bealls Outlet for $2.99.  I chose to purchase it from Bealls Outlet instead of a craft store as it is sometimes cheaper to buy discount … Read more

Peach Glitter Booties With Leopard Sweatshirt

I have been trying to figure out what else to wear with my glitter booties and decided that leopard was the way to go.  Loving the mix of peach, sea foam green, and purple for a nod to the color blocking trend. Glitter Booties & Leopard by aprilgolightly featuring sheer tops   Miu Miu glitter

Phone Booth Change from Work to Dinner in a Flash

  Fall 2011 Telephone Booth Quick Change Go from Work to Dinner in a Flash by aprilgolightly featuring a chain necklace When I was working for this Italian restaurant during my teens, my boss always complementing my quick change abilities.  He pointed out how I fast I changed out of my work clothes into evening … Read more

Mash-Up of Prints and Power Colors

This fall I have been mixing so many colors together that I would never considered in the past. This is my take on color blocking and mixing some very cool prints today.  I would love to wear this outfit! Mix of Power Colors by aprilgolightly featuring gemstone jewelry Wet Seal wool sweater $27 – wetseal.com Sportmax military … Read more

Cropped Sweater DIY Idea

  Street Style : New York by marina-castro featuring a duffle bag  

Neon Night Out With BCBG

  Neon Night Out with BCBG by aprilgolightly featuring high heels  

Annie Hall Knows How to Work Menswear

Annie Hall might not have had the best taste in men, but her menswear look has been emulated since the film’s debut in 1977.  Break out a suit and tie with some tasseled flats.  As a petite gal, I am shying away from the flats and opting for some height with a tasseled heel.  You … Read more

I Ain’t Afraid of No Ghosts!

I ain’t afraid of no ghosts, but I’d rather wear a costume referencing pop culture.  Halloween has always been a means for me to express my creativity. Normally, I guard my Halloween costume choice until the final unveiling on Halloween.  I literally (properly defined) start planning for the holiday starting on November 1 every year … Read more

The Awesome-ness that is I-ELLA

I-Ella is an amazing fashion website gearing toward the do-good-fashionista in all of us. You can buy, sell, and swap designer items with confidence and be social responsible at the same time. Cannot beat that! Look good and feel good…where do I sign up?  I-ELLA sets aside 10% of every transaction fee for a charity or … Read more