Red Cropped Pants

Is it Friday yet???

I love these red cropped pants. They're so bright, and I love it like that. They're also very comfortable. They were tucked away in my closet for some time now, so I decided to pull them out and give them a go. I toned down the brightness a bit with a black shirt, belt, and shoes,and added this cascading pearl necklace. The sleeve length of the shirt was a bit long, so I turned up the cuffs, although I think I may have turned them up too much. But who's looking, right? The next time I wear these pants, I think I may go for a splash of color, because I started to feel "blah" in all this black. I'm not sure what color as yet, but suggestions are welcomed. 

Anyway, is it Friday yet?!?! 

Keeping it Classy,

Janell

xoxo

The Greatness of a Tank

What's greater than an item that can be used for work and going out? An item that can be used in different seasons. That's the case with today's ruffled tank. I showcased this number earlier in the year when I spoke about making your wardrobe serve dual roles, here. That was in winter, and now that it is warmer, I'm wearing the tank sans the cardigan. Tanks are great choices for this purpose. They are excellent for layering and can also be worn by itself and still look effortlessly chic. I'm a sucker for a tank and skinny jeans, a tank and a skirt, and a tank and shorts. I guess I'm just a sucker for tanks in general!

Styling tip: Notice the belt? Something about the waist of the skirt didn't seem right when I tucked in the tank. The waist band seamed a bit too broad. A quick fix was to add a belt to break up the outfit and to add some visual interest. You might have remembered me doing something like this here. Back then, it was because there wasn't a defined skirt waist. This time, it was because there was too much of a defined skirt waist....at least in my opinion.

TGIF! Have a great weekend, everyone! 

Keeping it Classy,

Janell

xoxo

Skinny Flare

Earlier in the year, I spoke about the complicated names for pants these days, here. Well, apparently, the pair that I'm wearing today is "skinny flare." What makes it a skinny flare...I would really like to know! How exactly can it be skinny and still a flare??? Is it supposed to fit skinny at the hips and legs for a smaller silhouette? If so, what design technique allows them to achieve this? If anyone has any insight on this, do share.

Keeping it Classy,

Janell

xoxo

One-Year Bloggerversary!

In all the craziness of that thing called life, it completely slipped me that yesterday was my blog's one-year bloggerversary! Yep, that's right people. It's already been one year since I embarked on this journey and joined the blogosphere, and let me tell you, it has been an enjoyable ride.

Back in November 2010, I stumbled across a fashion blog that I was literally obsessed with. That blog led me to other blogs which led me to other blogs, and before you know it, I was a regular blog reader. It was a whole new world for me and an exciting one at that. My sister has her own online retail store back in Antigua. I often work with her to find great outfits for the business, and you can imagine the joy I get in doing it. Sometimes, I get a bit more enthusiastic than she does when we find a super cute item, and I automatically start thinking of ways her clients should wear the item lol. With my newfound addiction to fashion blogs added to assisting her with the buying, I NEEDED to do something else fashion-related to take care of the intense craving. At first I thought of adding a mini blog for my sister's site, then I thought what the heck, why not just start my own blog?!?! And so, Fashionable You was born.

I love doing this. First and foremost, I do it for me. This has become such an enjoyable hobby to help me relax on stressful days, that I don't see myself stopping anytime soon. Secondly, I do this for women out there that are experiencing fashion dilemmas. I'm no fashion expert, but if I can help at least one person, then I'm happy with that. I'm so thankful for all my readers. Even if it is only one person reading the blog, I'm still grateful that someone took the time out to read what I sometimes think is just me rambling on and on.

Of course I had to throw in an outfit to mark this occasion! I don't know why, but lately I've been incorporating a lot of blues into my outfits. What I like mostly about today's look is that it can also be dressed down with some sandals or flats and minimal jewelry for a more casual feel.

Hope everyone has a great weekend. Mine will be spent in the library preparing for my upcoming exams. This is exactly what I meant by "that crazy thing called life." Haha!

Keeping it Classy,
Janell
xoxo

Style Inspiration: Toot Toot!

I'm not one to toot my own horn, but I love this outfit! I was excited when I first saw this inspiration photo via Pinterest and was practically grinning from ear to ear when I realized that I had similar pieces...down to the necklace. I've worn these cobalt blue pants more times than I've shown here on the blog (actually, I don't think I've ever shown them on the blog!), and it has become a wardrobe staple for me. It is such a versatile piece in my closet. I think I've worn it once per week for three weeks in a row, and I have no shame in claiming that! Haha!

What about you guys? Do you have pieces that you find you wear almost every week?

Keeping it Classy,

Janell

xoxo

Style Inspiration: Orange & Turquoise

I love color, and I love playing with color combinations. If you don't know this by now, well, now you know! I came across this necklace, and I loved the orange and turquoise together (would you call this turquoise???). Then, I came across this picture of the First Lady, Michelle Obama, with the same color combo, and I was sold. I had to recreate these colors. Here's my attempt :)

Hope everyone is having a great Monday!

Keeping it Classy,

Janell

xoxo

Currently Crushing On....

....Michael Antonio Love Me Patent Pump in coral....

Keeping it Classy,

Janell

xoxo