New beginnings, new ambitions, new opportunities and desires but same old me. I am not one for the New You mantra, I am more New Year same old me. The past experiences, trials and tribulations have helped shape who I am today so no not new me. Same old me just new situations, new experiences both good and bad.
Fashion Monday ~ New Beginnings
The new beginnings outfit I planned a few weeks back when I went shopping with my mother. Originally I was going to pair this dress with a black coat hence the heels. But mother dearest gave my jacket to my sister and gave me the grey one instead. I wasn’t sure about the colour combo but my doubts where truly unfounded. These two colour combos work together so well.
Even though I have said I planned this outfit a few weeks back, I didn’t actually know I would wear a dress. I had shared in my Sparkle into Christmas that I would be avoiding sparkles at all cost. That transferred over to my plans for New Year’s Eve and Day outfit to church. For New Year’s Eve I just worn my ripped jeans, boots and big scarf to church.
To enter the New Year I felt I needed to up my game from end of year and was glad I had this dress in my wardrobe. The heels I got a few years back whilst at university from a friend. She didn’t fit in them so she gifted them to me and though I love them I hardly wear them. These heels are too high for my liking but for a killer entry into the New Year I figured why not.
The jacket I believe my mother bought from with a clothes shop in Finsbury Park or Amazon. She is refusing to expose her sources to others including me lol. To finish off this outfit I paired with my African earrings and new watch from NewChic.com.
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Neti says
Visiting from Classy Monday and I like your blog, so I will be back to read more. . .Those shooze are TDF!
Anosa says
Awww Neti, that’s lovely of you and thanks so much for stopping by. See you again soon
Ayesha Farhad says
aah the heels are GORGEOUS! you look fab! x
Anosa says
Aww thanks Ayesha they sure are and thanks
Jemma Andrew-Adiamah says
This colour looks amazing on you. Such a flattering dress too.
Anosa says
Thanks Jemma, I am in love with this colour too
Anosa says
Thanks Isaly, I am pleased with it
Anosa says
Hahahaha thanks Heather, cheers to the new year indeed
Baby Isabella says
Love the flash of mustard, it really brightens up the dreary weather. Lovely outfit xx
Anosa says
It sure does, thanks so much Bella
Annie Brooks says
What a lovely shade that dress is… shame about the terrible weather we are having! At least your dress is nice and bright! 🙂
Anosa says
Exactly and thanks. The weather is already ruining many people’s moods so I brighten my own and hopefully others too
Melissa Zia says
Looks like a very nice outfit, I like the dress and shoes, perfect for winter
Anosa says
Thanks Melissa
Laura @ What's Hot? says
That coat is lovely! Your mum has great taste. Not sure I’d wear those shoes in today’s weather though xD
Anosa says
She truly has and I felt since we were opening the year why not start it with a bang hence the heels
Jodie Whitham says
Grey goes with lots of shades too! This is such a fab outfit 🙂 x
Anosa says
It sure does, thanks for stopping by Jodie
Emma White says
I just adore this dress shade but am in love with the bag it goes so well together
Anosa says
Thanks so much Emma
Nicol Wong says
you are totally rocking that dress. love the colour combination
Anosa says
Thanks Nicol
Anthea says
I love the mix of yellow and grey. They compliment each other beautifully and make you look really classy. A perfect splash of colour for the darker days
Anosa says
Thanks Anthea, absolutely the idea to brighten up the darker glooming days of Winter
Kira L Curtis says
I love the dress! The colours work really well together and make a great outfit for the new year!
Anosa says
Thanks Kira
Anna Nuttall says
I really like your dress and bag. You look lovely. cheers to 2017! xx
Anosa says
Thanks Anna, cheers to 2017 indeed
clairecly says
I love your shoes, they are perfect with your dress.
Anosa says
Thanks Claire, glad you like them
Melanie Edjourian says
That’s a gorgeous dress I love the style and cut of it, it’s very feminine and looks great on you. A nice cheery dress for he gloomy January weather.
Anosa says
Oh so true, the gloomy January weather is not winning any points thats for sure
everythingcurvyandchic says
love this post and that dress color is everything
Anosa says
Thanks
Shane Prather says
Loving this color on you! Really brings out the sunshine on a dreary day
Anosa says
It sure does, thanks so much for stopping by
Stephanie Merry says
What a gorgeous outfit – the colour really suits you x
Anosa says
Thanks Stephanie
Rose Mont says
I think the whole outfit looks fine. Warm cozy winter colors with a pop of yellow. I do like the coat and purse the most.
Anosa says
Thanks Rose, definitely loved the bight mustard/yellow to rock in winter
Divya @ Eat. Teach. Blog. says
I love that dress, scarf, and skirt combo! You look so great. I love buying stuff on Amazon. Your mom’s smart! They’ve got some great deals on cute items!
Anosa says
Thanks Divya, Amazon is the best.
Laura says
I am loving your outfit, you look incredibly stylish and it is perfect for the winter weather xxx
Anosa says
Aww thanks Laura, i try 🙂
Liz Mays says
The dress was a great pick and I’m liking how it works with the jacket. It’s awesome that your friend gave you the shoes!
Anosa says
Thanks Liz, she is an amazing friend one i cherish dearly
Nicole Cochingco Escat says
I really love your coat and your dress you looks so gorgeous. I also love your sandals.
Anosa says
Thanks Nicole
Helen Costello says
Your mother has such a great eye. She is so funny not to divulge her source! Absolutely adore those sandals (although the middle age woman in me is shouting about you have freezing cold toes!)
Anosa says
Hahahaha she is a crazy and loving lady lol. I was lucky to have only been outside for minutes at a time so my feet where ok
Bianca Jenson says
Your mother picked a lovely gray sweater jacket looks great with the yellow dress cute shoes.
Anosa says
She sure did, thanks Bianca
Briana Marie says
I think the color combo worked out well. And my Mom is the same way, she refuses to disclose where she buys our gifts. Lol. Happy New Year to you! ❤️
Anosa says
Hahahaha mothers eh! Thanks so much, I am pleased the colour combo actually worked
T-Nicole Johnson says
You looks amazing! You moms has great taste. Love your attire
Anosa says
Thanks, she sure does that lady lol
Valerie CottageMakingMommy says
You look incredible my friend. Wow. The shoes are my favorite. Happy New Year.
Anosa says
Awww thanks Valerie, I appreciate that and Happy New Year to you too
Jimmy & Tina Durham says
Those shoes are my absolute favorite part of the outfit, which is quite pretty as well, but I am a shoe junkie big time. So cute, they remind me of a white pair I used to have, but eventually wore them out and can’t seem to find anything like it.
Anosa says
Awww bless, I used to be a shoe junkie too but now I am more in moderation. My mother sells several of my old pairs weekly
Em says
That dress looks ridiculously beautiful on you, I adore the colour – I think because I have blonde hair and fair skin it wouldn’t suit me but I love the fit too – I would definitely buy it in another shade for me.
Em
Anosa says
Awww thanks Em, I loved the colour the minute I saw it and the fit is just right (before food baby lol)
StressedMum says
I love the dress and the colour, I love the shoes but I just would not be able to walk more than two steps in them, and your bag is gorgeous x
Anosa says
Hahahaha, I love these shoes but I respectfully keep them in the closet more than on my feet
Amber says
What a really pretty dress! I like the color a lot. The purse is gorgeous too!
Anosa says
Thanks so much Amber
Milly says
This is such a nice shade, and the fit is great too! 🙂
Anosa says
Thanks Milly, I love it
Ana De Jesus says
The grey and mustard really do work well together. It is nice to see some photos of you! xx
Anosa says
Aww thanks Ana, it’s my aim to feature in more of my fashion posts than just sharing ideas
Kacie Morgan says
That shade really suits you, and I love how you’ve teamed with neutral grey as well 🙂
Anosa says
Really? Thanks so much, I am honestly surprised the colours worked
Hannah Latoya Bond says
You look amazing. This outfit looks very nice and wintery and very fashioinable too x
Anosa says
Thanks so much Hannah
everinmay says
those shoes are absolutely gorgeous! You look beautiful and I love the bright mustard/yellow for new year, it seems like a great colour to start 2017 in! xx
Anosa says
Thanks so much, the shoes definitely helped make this outfit a stunner I think lol