Style File 8/14/2011

It all started with this:

Essie nail polish in "Clam Bake"

Then I saw this:

So of course I'll need to get these:

I purposely didn't list where I saw these...wouldn't want anyone to scoop them up before I do, now would I?



Thursday Style File for 1/13/2011

Yep, you are reading correctly. This is a Thursday post being posted on a Friday. I was not struck with the necessary inspiration yesterday so now that I am, here ya go.

This Sunday, January 16, 2011 marks the 91st anniversary of the founding of my beloved Sorority, Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated.  Our colors are Royal Blue and white. Please know that this organization (as are other NPHC sororities) are about SO much more than stepping, chants, and parties.  Zeta Phi Beta Sorority, Incorporated is also about serving the community through signature service projects such as the Stork's Nest and Z-H.O.P.E (Zetas Helping Other People Excel). 

That being said, I have put together a party outfit. LOL!  Ninety one years of scholarship, sisterly love, service, and Finer Womanhood is cause to celebrate! Happy Founders Day to my So Sweet Sorors!

In my hair:

hair clip by Baroque and Roll on Etsy

My jewelry:

earrings by Anna Bellagio

 

cuff by Carissa

blue cocktail ring by Sandra

My dress

one shoulder black party dress by BCBG

Now, I know what you're thinking..."Ummm...Artina that's a LOT of black".  Well honey, that's for the sole purpose of setting off these lovelies:

discovered in a Google search for blue heels...Thank goodness

 I don't know where to buy them!



Thursday Style File 1*6*2011

So I'm reading the latest "Quit Your Day Job" article on Etsy and the person they were interviewing mentioned a shop called CosmoBeets (cosmobeets.etsy.com).  I decided to click the link and I was immediately struck by these beauties:

So, if I may take a moment to style myself (which I rarely do in real life, but I'm real good at dressing others), the first pair I am envisioning with a simple white tank and some dark denim gauchos and these Jessica Simpson shoes:

Hmmm...methinks I need to find a way to make this happen...