Leather and Ruffles

Well beautiful ladies we are on the last day of 2010. One more year to come and many resolutions to work on huh? This was a good year for me, as every year has been ever since I gave my life to Christ. The most important change for me this year was to find a church where I finally feel at peace with myself and where my son is excited about going every time.

This year I also started this blog, which has helped ease some of my insecurities and best of all I've found  wonderful, inspiring blogs and made great blogger buddies.

Okay off to the outfit, I didn't know if this outfit would work or if it would look too 80's, I wanted to add a pearl necklace but I also wanted to keep the outfit simple and let the ruffles be the focal point.

I'm getting better at styling my hair, even though it's naturally wavy it's often unrully so most days I use a curling iron. Before I use a hot curler I always spray my hair with a heat protector like Nexxus Heat Protection or Chi Thermal Protection, they are worth the money if you don't want to fry your hair.

This is the parka coat I found at the thrift store the other day. I cleaned out my closet again so there was room for this baby, it was a bit expensive ($11) but it's in mint condition and it's warm.

I had to take off the jacket because the weather is back to the 70's, it doesn't seem like winter at all.

Outfit Details:100% thrifted

Silk blouse: vintage

Leather skirt: Vintage

Belt: vintage

Shoes: Banana Republic/ garage sale