Winter Blues

 As I was thinking about writing my next post, I was mulling over topics. I realized that I have not done an outfit post in some time. I realized that I have been avoiding it at all cost... WHY?
Then it dawned on me... Winter Blues, I have always had them, even the 8 years I lived in Florida.

There is just something about this time of year that always gets me down. I love clothe, I love winter fashion, but I find myself in a winter blues rut every year. Although I purchase great pieces, I often run back to my go to staples and it's not cute y'all lol.  I have no desire to wear the awesome boots, the 3 coats I bought this year, the awesome textured tights, the caramel wedges ... nothing... nothing is appealing to me ... It looks awesome on all my sister bloggers but this girl just can't get into it.

Now I know what some people may be thinking that winter blues don't really exist but they do. It is defined as a "mild depression, lack of motivation, and low energy experienced during the cold season" (Web MD). It is estimated that there are 3million US cases per year, that's me I am definitely one of them, it's all I can do to just make it out the door in the morning, do drop offs and drive like a bat outta hell to make it in to work on time lol. Now the winter blues are less severe than Season Affective Disorder (SAD).  SAD can span more than one season or you could be affected by any season.  And in the NYC all this snow is not helping!

So what is a fashionista with the winter blues to do? Well I try and rally against it and force myself  into something fashionable at least once a week.  I also stay inspired by other bloggers and I also pass on their awesome looks... just because I can't bring myself to wear it doesn't mean I don't enjoy seeing it on other women!

Here are some of the looks I have enjoyed: (click on the link for their blogs)

One of my favorite go to girls for inspiration!!!! The Je Ne Sais Quoi

Who couldn't adore this look!!!! CURVE Envy

Perfection  Golden Kaleidoscope

RED!!!!! Loving it Naturally Fashionable

Neutrals   And I Get Dressed  

 Here are other articles on the Winter Blues, how to combat them and other juicy tid bits to get you by!  Prevntion Magazine, How to prevent the Winter Blues , 7 Foods to beat the Winter Blues , 10 Cool Ways to Beat the Winter Blues , Season Affective Disorder

More Award Show Fashion ~~~~ Simply Gorgeous Ladies at the NAACP Awards

My top 4 for the night!

  I love award shows, this one in particular as it celebrated the achievements of people of color! The speeches were moving and brought tears to my eyes and I felt as if I was there to celebrate with them.


As always the fashion was exceptional ... this award show fashion was spectacular! My top four pics of the night were Tracee Ellis Ross (OMG I LOVE HER!), Teyonah Parris slayed the carpet as well as Gabrielle Union and OMG Angela Bassett - this woman is 56 years old!!!!! I pray to be like her when I grow up- simply  BEAUTIFUL!!!!!! 

Here are more fashion DOS from that night  As well as more pics of the ladies above...

Golden Globe Knock Outs...Just My Oppinion~~~

Jennifer Lopez in Zahair Murad

And the winner is - YEEESSSSS Jennifer Lopez. One thing I must give this lady is that everything she wears looks like it was designed for her and only her- I couldn't imagine anyone else wearing this dress!

I remember being little and my mother gathering my sister and I in front of the TV to watch the award shows, not because she actually cared who won, but the FASHION made her eyes light up like it was Christmas. Well I guess the apple doesn't fall too far from the tree because although my mother has passed, my sister and I gathered together to watch all things fashion last night at the Golden Globes.   Here are the rest of the looks I loved for one reason or another....

Julianne Moore in Givenchy

This dress is PERFECTION and it fit her like a glove. I love the metallic material and honey the feathers.... oh the feathers... sigh....

Kate Hudson in Altelier Versace

 

I must say that Kate Hudson outdid herself in this sleek and sexy number... I loved her in it... the whole look from head to toe was gorgeous!

Rosamund Pike in Vera Wang

I love the simplicity of this gown...soft- chic- and sexy!

Chrissy Teigen in Zuhair Murad

Kate Beckinsale in Elie Saab

Love this Color on Chrissy ... and I Love the details in  the dress... tres chic!




























Kate Beckinsale never disappoints! This Elie Saab Gown is simple yet sexy and Red Carpet Ready!!!

Giuliana Rancic in Maria Lucia Hohan

 Love Love Love this dress on Giuliana it was sweet and absolutely the best choice for her - I couldn't see anyone else in it.

Robin Wright in Ralph Lauren 

 Although I didn't like this for the Golden Globes, I think it was unique and I love the look!

Selma Hayek Pinault in Alexander McQueen

 I wish I could say LOVE in every language!!!!! That's how I feel about this look by Selma! The texture of the dress is just gorgeous, the color, the fit ... everything about it says GLAM!!!!!

Sienna Miller in Miu Miu

My sister does not like this dress but I love it, the detail is out of this world!!!!!!

Viola Davis in Donna Karen Atelier

Viola is stunning!

Anna Kendrick in Monique Lhuillier

 I love the fairy tail look of this dress, I love the color combination and the cut of it!

Dakota Johnson in Chanel

 Dakota Johnson ...slaying the carpet in this dress.... Metallic made a great showing this year on the carpet!

Diane Kruger in Emilia Wickstead

 Just one word....REGAL

Jessica Chastain in Versace

Loving this Old Hollywood Glam look while still modern, and keeping on trend with the metallic!

Felicity Jones in Christian Dior

 My sister didn't feel this was appropriate for the Golden Globes but I love it. The color looks wonderful on her and the dress looks as if it suits her personality!

Gina Rodriguez in Badgly Mischka

 I  really like this dress, one can never go wrong in black, the fit was awesome and I love the detail at the bottom of the dress...

Katherine Heigl in Zac Posen

 Love everything about this dress, neckline, color, cut, fit, it just screams-- HERE I COME!!!!

Leslie Mann in Kaufman Franco

 There were a few yellow dresses this year but this dress was the winner by far!!!

Lorde in Narcisco Rodriguez

 I love the fact that even in a pant suit, Lorde is looking much more feminine. Great look for her!

Guiliana Rancic Pre Awards in Tom Ford

 I love what Guiliana wore on the Red Carpet but this Pre-Awards look was KILLER- I adore it!!!!

Kelly Osborne in Edition by Gorges Chakra

  

I adore this look on Kelly, her dress was perfect and she looks wonderful from head to toe!

Lupita Nyong'o in Giambiattis Tavalli 

 Lupita is always gorgeous!

For More Red Carpet Looks, the dos and  donts  check out these articles  Vouge         The HollyWood Reporter  Bustle  People Style Watch   & Harpers Bizzare