Chambray, Shaken not Stirred.

For the past few months I have been pretty damn ill. The symptoms I was and still am experiencing, matched that of a an ailment called Spontaneous Intercranial Hypotension, spot on. It had me out of commission for two months and the experience has made me appreciate the little things just a little bit more, being in that much pain, to which I would never wish upon anyone, will do that to you.

It's amazing all of the things we take advantage of as a "normal" functioning human being.  The smallest of tasks like using the bathroom, eating food, or even adjusting your position in bed....were the hardest and most painful thing/s I had ever experienced. 

The thing that killed me was my inability to do some of the things I loved most, like wear things from what I deem a fabulous wardrobe, tend to my blog, not being able to partake in my photography, being intimate with my husband, etc...)

I was, aside from the occasional doctor visits, a prisoner of my sofa and bed. 

So, at the first sign of relief, how ever small the relief may have been, I jumped on that Mutha Sucka and took my ass outside to enjoy a moment as small as the sun kissing my face. 

This is what I wore on my outing, my husband kept hitting on me while we ran errand and it was the closest I felt to "normal" in such a long time. 

What I wore: 

1. Black Beanie. $0 (Gifted)
2. Sunnies from Old Navy. $13
3. Ikat printed Chambray top from JCP.com. $20
4. Pants from Forever21.com. $22.80
5. Boots from Forever21.com. $42.80
6. Denim Clutch from Mandee to the rescue. $24

Snake, On Snake, On Patent.

I have seriously fallen in love with these pants, they are everything I could ask for in a dark colored pant.  I could see myself wearing these practically 25/8 if it weren't for the fact that I am currently having a love affair with a few other articles of clothing in my wardrobe, that's just too much of a balancing act for me to commit to these pants in such a way. 

Of course I don the the beanie...cause that's how I do's it, shades, and a few accessories. 

And let's just take a moment to acknowledge the fierceness of this sweater......I'll wait.... 

This sweater has all of the elements needed to make a statement, from the leatherette panel that sweeps from one shoulder to the next, to the zipper detail by the collar bone, this sweater feeds my chic and comfy needs to the max.

Not to mention the color of the sweater, this ISH is pure magic. 

I can't pass on pieces in my wardrobe that allow me to think less and do more. I have a need to be able to throw on a sweater, flats, and a printed pant, and be out. 

Shout out to my baby Jackie for being the cutest creature alive. Now before you get all Butt-Hurt about my proclamation, just take a look at the images below and tell me that she isn't the most precious...

OK, if you're still not convinced and are not seeing things my way, I don't know what to tell you but that you need to get your eyes checked. 

Let's take yet another moment and peep these flats up close....I'll wait.... 

I mean you really can't go wrong with a pair of black flats, I don't know about you, but  finding the perfect black flat has been a chore.  

If you haven't figured this out about me, my shoes have to have a punch, I've never wanted a plain ole' black flat...so the search began and VOILÀ!
 

This shoe is what I've searched for for what seems like forever. It's textured, sleek, and the shape and cut outs make it modern.

These flats I am in love with! 

What I'm Wearing: 

1. Black Beanie handmade and gifted. $0 (Gifted)
2. Wine colored top from Forever21.com. $19.80
3. Snake print pants from Target.com. $19.99
4. Black flats from Rainbow. $19.99
5. Necklace from Telco. $7
6. Shades from Old Navy. $13