So, this blog will be slightly different today.

I have a song and things on my mind I have to say.

Oh Winter, Oh Winter…you have got to go.

You’ve stayed for too long bringing cold air, rain, and snow.

Although sometimes I welcome the sight of your presence.

Your welcome has worn out and I need to say, “good riddance”!!

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Yes, I love a good warm cozy winter outfit or two.

But really, truly, it’s time we all must bid adieu!!

But since you’re so relentless and insist on holding us captive,

I have no other choice than to submit and be adaptive.

I will not let you dampen my mood, spirit or throw a fit.

The show must go on and it shall with this here outfit

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So, I had a few pieces I bought in the recent past.

Cozy winter friendly pieces that were cute, comfy, and colorfast.

I’ll start with the Purple sweater dress I’ve had for quite some time.

I love the beautiful rich vibrant grape color that is so divine.

It’s soft and easy with the short sleeves being great for adding a layer.

And the cowl neck just gives me that extra drama and bold winter flair.

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I decided to pair my sweater dress with a comfy oversized draped cardigan.

I just love how comfortable and toasty this piece suddenly wraps you in.  

The black and white mix of prints all over was such a welcoming sight to behold

I just love the pattern being contrasted with a solid black trim that was bold.

Of course, I wanted to wrap myself within this whole piece by merging the two.

So, I opted for this thick hunter green leather belt I thought added color and value.

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So, I chose these dope black and white velour printed pants by Etcetera to wear.

I just adore the soft touch of these along with the funky paisley prints and boot cut flair.

I just knew along with the printed cardigan these would absolutely be a great match.

Because, Of course, this girl is fond of mixing prints and mixed prints by the batch.

I just love how these flowed so awesomely together with my outfit at the top.

No playing the background in this look, this time I wanted the bottom to pop.

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For my shoes, I went with these gorgeous rust colored peep toe booties from DSW.

I love the cute stich designs, fringe laces and thick block heel that won’t hassle you.

I thought these worked so nicely against my pants with grace and style.

I wanted to infuse a natural earth tone shade into my color pallet I compiled.

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I chose this beautiful leather vintage Liz Claiborne for my handbag. 

I instantly fell in love with this piece and you won’t believe the price tag!!

The gorgeous hunter green leather with the rust colored trim and straps

Had me falling in love at first sight or even second glance, perhaps.

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Last but not least, you won’t believe what I went and did.

I put away my jersey hijab and pulled out one of my old gigs!!

Yes, I pulled out a good ol’ slip and slide hijab…or better yet a georgette.

But it just matched my purple oh so perfectly and styled quite nicely onset.

I paired my refashioned fringe earrings alongside my hijab as well.

You guys already know how much I love these…it isn’t hard to tell!!

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I hope you guys enjoyed this look and ode to the last outfit for the winter season

Hopefully when spring arrives winter will gracefully leave and we all won’t be freezin.

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Until next time, don’t forget to stay and slay on a budget….Always!! *Waves*

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What I Wore:

Takeout purple sweater dress: $5-$10  @(can’t remember where so long ago lol)

Old Navy knitted cardigan: $6 @Goodwill

Talbots leather belt: $1-$3 @Goodwill

Etcetera paisley pants: $3 @PAT

Suede booties: $30 @DSW

Vintage Liz Claiborne handbag: $1 @PATO