When it comes to outfit inspiration comfort, style and WEATHER are all determining factors. And here lately rain has been in the forecast with even more on the way. So, typically, if I wake up to rain, I’m wearing all black or grey. I’m also wearing leggings, a rain coat and boots. But sometimes …
Style Guide: How to Wear Plaid Fashion Trend to Work
We are smack dead in the middle of fall and all of the season’s hottest trends are popping up at our favorite retailers or online shops. One trend that’s seeing another year of life is plaid. The classic print really took off last year and it still has steam this season. The color-ways aren’t …
Life + Style: Somewhere Between Going for Mine and Practicing Patience
Don’t rush it ! I’ve literally been thinking about those three words for about a month. That’s when I got my first taste of spring. It had finally stopped raining. The temperatures jumped to the 70s. Two days later it was freezing again. My friend told me , stop trying to rush spring. …
Style Files: Spring Colors You Should add to Your Work Wardrobe
It’s finally spring and that means wardrobe changes. Now that the sun is shining more and the temperatures are picking up, I want to infuse more bright colors to the mix, especially in my work wardrobe.
Life + Style: Long-Distance Love, Five Tips to Help Make It Work
Happy Valentine’s Day! I love this Hallmark holiday. I celebrate love and share love anytime I can. So, a holiday dedicated to spreading love, makes my heart smile. Some people hate Valentine’s Day because it reminds them they’re single. For the last three years I’ve spent February 14th as a single woman, casually dating, …
Life + Style: Allow Me to Reintroduce Myself
New year, new month, and an evolving me! I thought this week would be the perfect time to get many of you who are the new to Ooh La La an opportunity to learn more about me, the woman behind the blog. For others who have supported Ooh La La for years, thank you! …
Life + Style: New Year, Slightly Different Me
Happy New Year! Thank goodness for second chances. After completely failing during the first full week of the year, I’m back at it. Alabama lost the National Championship Football game, I became so sick my body was weak, and it was a complete struggle at work. Not this week. I’m starting fresh. The goals …
Style Guide: How to Stay Warm and Stylish During the Winter Months
Guess who won’t freeze this winter? I’ve quietly filled my closet with enough gear to make sure I’m warm and stylish AF! As the great Trinidad James would say, “Don’t believe me, just watch.”