navy blue confidential

I don't know why I've been in such a fancy mood lately, usually i'm all cutoffs and rocker tees, but I've been embracing my womanhood lately and choosing more feminine pieces. 

Don't let the photograph fool you, i'm not actually this curvy, but that's the beauty of fashion.  You can easily find pieces to give the perception of a body you might not actually own!

You know by now I love some midi skirts.  I find it humorous that they're called high-waist when actually it just hits at your true waist!  and the knee length is super flattering on all shapes giving you that long lean line with the illusion of a curve.  

the bustier top has been popping up everywhere and I've been holding on to this one for a while.  I just needed to find the perfect bottom to style it with.  again, its giving me a bit more than I've actually got, but i'm definitely not complaining.

I still felt a bit "exposed" so the shawl definitely came in handy and added a touch of class. 

(sexy class, but class none the less)

its a bit monochromatic so the pop of pink/red makes a great splash to break up all that navy!

I promise to get back to my rocker roots, eventually!

 "there are so many beautiful reasons to be happy"

ALL IMAGES MARIE RODRIGUEZ

bustier American Eagle similar here and here // midi skirt TJMaxx // "adrienne" pump Shoemint // shawl TJMaxx  // aviators H&M

Goin to the Chapel and we're . . . .

gonna wear leopard and oxblood of course!!

I (like most girls) LIVE for a good reason to dress up!  (or any reason for that matter)

sunday falls under my most favorite day of the week for many reasons

it's usually a pretty lazy morning with lattes in bed (to refuel my energy), followed by Church! (to replenish my soul), then lunch (to fill my tummy), and an unplanned afternoon of family fun!!

(to bask in the glowing love of my boys) 

 

so unlike most sundays,

we took our well dressed butts to the pews

and got ourselves some good ole southern Baptist preachin'

followed by some delicious country home cookin'
 it was the perfect ending to our Christmas week!



 conservative is key when dressing for church

i'm forever a separates girl,

and I tend to have a hard time finding dresses long/appropriate enough for church

so I usually opt for a skirt and blouse

I literally buy every midi/bodycon skirt I find they're classic, sexy, easy to pair and thanks to the current trends, super easy to find!

dress it down with a rocker tee and booties or a crop top for a night out!

have a blessed and fashionable day!

xoxo,

Tara Belle

leopard blouse StyleMint, midi skirt Forever21, heels Boutique 9, clutch Vintage similar here, necklace Bella Mia