Fashion Friday - A Tribute!

For this week's Fashion Friday I wanted to pay tribute my country since Wednesday is the fourth of July.  Of course I used Polyvore [again] for my creation and I have actually purchased most of these pieces.  I am a big supporter of our military, being that I once was a military wife....a LONG time ago, but we will not revisit that time right now. ;)  I am, however, not a huge fan of the whole "wearing the American flag" thing.  In fact I find it a little disrespectful, but that's just me and I have no problem with others who choose to wear their country's flag. In fact, I am sure they are wearing it b/c they are so proud of their country.  It's just not for me.

I love to take these holidays to mix prints and find ways to incorporate items that have meaning to the specific holiday.  Since the U.S. flag is red, white, & blue, and stars & stripes what better then to find prints that mimic those very things.  I knew I could count on good ol' Old Navy to give me what I needed; I always find exactly what I am looking for there!  Ugh, I love them so much I can't stand it!

This is something I could even wear to the office if I wanted too!  What do you think?  Would you wear it?

Celebrate Stars & Stripes by queennicole01 featuring a button front cardigan

What is your "go to" shop?

P.S. Share with me your fourth of July compilations!

Fashion Friday - Time to Accessorize

Happy Fashion Friday everyone!!  This week I am focusing on accessories! I am an accessory addict. Anything and everything that has to do with accessorizing I just love.  I am not one to go uber crazy with those independent consultants but I do have to show you something I had to purchase from a Cookie Lee Party that I had gone to.




These.

My Bow accessories!  I LOVE them! They are so awesome and sparkly!! I can't remember how much they cost, I think all together it was about $90.  So a little pricey but they were so pretty I couldn't resist getting them.

I also wear these often as well.  These are my zebra and big rose collection.  All of which were purchased at Claire's.  Ok, I feel kind of dumb when I say that b/c I instantly think of Claire's as being a "tween" store, but my daughters love it there, and I find a lot of cute things there as well, hence the zebra earrings (I get more compliments on these earrings than I do any other piece of jewelry).

Accessorizing is so important! I never leave home with out accessories! EVER!  Accessorizing can jazz up old ensembles that need a boost or to just give it a whole new look.  Like I did in a previous Fashion Friday post!

Before I put my outfit on, I place pieces with the outfit of the day and mix and match accessories.  This helps me determine what will be worn and what won't. 

Tell me how you accessorize and what your favorite pieces are!

Accessorizing my life!

Nicole