What I Want Now: Straight/Slouchy Trousers

So I really want some straight/slouchy trousers, preferably in a cotton fabric.  I think they will be very flatterring, but not too tight like skinny trousers.  These pants would be cute with super cute high heels or to work, as a teacher, rolled with cute flats.  Unfortunately most of the straight/slouchy leg trousers I like are way out of my budget; I found a fabulous pair at H&M, but there si no H&M in Houston or Texas for that matter (the travesty!!!!).  I found a really lovely pair on 

net-a-porter.com by Alberta Feretti (way out of my budget right now), but here is how I would wear them to lunch or dinner with those of whom I love.

This gray color is perfect!!  Not too light or too dark.  Gray is an underrated neutral that we should wear more of.  The light high waist of these will hide my slowly growing pudge (an ab workout regimen is on its way, LOL)

This tank is simple, which is necessarly when wearing a trouser with some pleating (sidenote:  ladies who have some issues in the tummy area, avoid pants and shorts with pleating.  It can possibly make you look heavier; if that is your issue).  Plus a simple tank or top, leaves a clean palette for a statement necklace.
Those of you who know me, know I love pearls; they are so classic!  I really love the edginess of this necklace.  It still has the classic pearls but the looping and rhinestone pendant make it divine!!!  And it is only like 13 bucks at forever21!
I love a colored shoe; it adds interest an otherwise bland outfit, especially when there is no print in the pieces.  I like the platform, because they are more comfortable.  The combo of black, gray, and cobalt blue, is super chic and fab!!!

This is one of many outfits I would wear (minus a few accessories, that I probably already have) if I had those Alberta Ferretti slouchy/straight trousers in my wardrobe.  How would you wear these trousers or something similar?

Today's Bible Verse(s)

Psalm 37:4 (New International Version)
4 Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart.


Jeremiah 29:11 (New International Version)
11 For I know the plans I have for you," declares the LORD, "plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. 12 Then you will call upon me and come and pray to me, and I will listen to you.

Dream Big!

Lately I have really been feeling inspired to pursue my dreams (I have so many!! lol). But I must be real, it is easy to let fear get in the way. I know God lays things on my heart and has given me many gifts; its just that at times it is difficult to start acting on them. God let's us know that he has great things in store for us, but we seem to be afraid to not act on them. God has given me gifts, and I am convinced that it is now my time to act on them. Often, when we think of dreams, we think of these major events and occurrences, but we really just have to start small. God wants us to do great things here on Earth, as long as He receives the glory he is due, we just have to bring the desires of our heart to him! One of the first things I want to do is start doing some wardrobe consulting (prayerfully I can turn it in to a career), so you know what I did a few days ago to act on the gift God has given me? Ordered some business cards (Vistaprints has some extremely affordable ones)! I don't know what your aspirations and dreams may be (maybe go back to school, get married have children, start a new career, become an actress, etc), but I do not that by listening to God speak and acting on what he gives, you can achieve them!

So lovelies, time to get to work!!

Love, Peace, and Happiness,

Quelle

Today's Bible Verse(s)

Matthew 17:20 (New International Version)
20He replied, "Because you have so little faith. I tell you the truth, if you have faith as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you."

Hebrews 2:4 (New King James Version)
4 God also bearing witness both with signs and wonders, with various miracles, and gifts of the Holy Spirit, according to His own will?

Ye of Little Faith

Happy Hump Day Lovelies!

Ok, so first apologies are due, because I have neglected writing for over a week. I have been kinda busy trying to maintain and venture into new things. By the way, I passed my TExES content exam; Praise God!!! When I got the news I was hall monitoring during the TAKS test, so I had to quietly praise God for seeing me through that test with a passing grade, instead running and shouting and screaming down the hallway like I really wanted to.

I knew I was in a school, and there is supposed to be a separation of church and state, but ladies, I really could not hold my peace. So you know what I did, I went to the restroom and had a small and brief praise party, lol. God is too awesome, not to give him the praise that he is due. The Bible says that God works the extraordinary not the ordinary, and if I can be real about my testing ability on April 4, 2009, God was being extraordinary when I got that passing score! I was so nervous, even seconds before I opened the score on my iPhone, which has gotten me to thinking lately. Why was I doubting God? True enough, I know I was falling asleep (not literally but very close LOL) during the test, had no idea about one of the works I was supposed to write about in my comparative essay, and felt like the stuff I studied in my test prep materials was not on the test. But, I had prayed to God about that thing on many occasions, including right before I started testing, yet I did not have faith that I would do good enough.

And you know what, God showed me baby! When I saw that score, I felt God say "I got you baby girl." It was such an awesome feeling, knowing that though I was doubtful, He had already taken care of me and reminded me that I had no reason to doubt! All it takes is faith in God and his wonderful abilities, for extraordinary things to happen. All he is doing, is waiting is for us to ask Him and believe in him. Sometimes, our prayers don't get answered, because we ask without believing. God wants to do great works in our lives, but we fail to ask. (I'm talking to myself too lovelies) So, from this day forward, lets talk to God, tell him the desires of our heart (according to his will and word of course), and believe in Him to do great things (in His time, not ours)!

La Vie, L'Amour, Etre Hereux (Live, Love, Be Happy),

Quelle