Suzanne Carillo

I’m not immune to trends and marketing. The floral bootie trend has been on my mind for about two years now.

Floral Bootie Trend And Velvet

I do consider two years to be a decent wait time to ensure that I’m truly in love with something prior to purchasing.

(This is me trying not to feel guilty about purchasing something via an online retail shop.)

I bought these booties not long after Christmas when everyone feels they need to go out and buy the stuff they didn’t get in their stockings. Since we don’t exchange gifts that left the door wide open.

I didn’t want other patterns to compete with the booties so I wore this very striped down version of a thrifted velvet boho style top and one of my handmade necklaces with some apparently so-not-cool-anymore skinny jeans.

Maybe my not-so-svelte thighs and hips don’t mind that these jeans aren’t on trend anymore although I do find the heavier I get the less I like pants of any kind.

floral booties over 40 and velvet suzanne carillo — Does a knee gap equal a thigh gap? Or do I get a prize for my thighs touching each other for a good six inches?

Yesterday I went and got a pedicure. A pedicure in the middle of winter can only mean one thing…the beach!

After being sick for well over two weeks now I can tell you I cannot wait to soak up some proper vitamin D.

We are off to an island in the South where there is very sketchy internet connection and a mandatory no blogging rule is strictly enforced.

I’m busy packing now. So far my suitcase includes six dresses, a pair of shorts, a few t-shirts, three bathing suits, snorkelling gear and a couple of hats. I hope to have a post for you upon my return of what I’ve taken along to this getaway.

I’m uploading books to my Kindle as well. It seems that vacation is the only time I manage to sit down and read a book, otherwise I’m always online reading.

I’m looking forward to being totally disconnected. It’ll be like I’ve gone back in time to the 80’s! Ah…my youth! (If only!)

I’ll catch up with you some time later next week.

The sun, sand and fish are calling my name.

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Over 20 Ways To Rock A Statement Belt

As a curvy hourglass figure I am a big fan of belts to help define my shape.

Over the years I have collected a few cherished statement belts that I wear time and time again to help finish off an outfit with a little bit of flare.

Here are some of my favourite statement belts…

I never thought I’d be able to wear this yellow ribbon and rhinestone belt as often as I have. Proof that if you buy what you love you’ll manage to make it work.

Anthropologie usually has a good selection of statement belts. That is where I bought the jewelled version above. Here is a similar one.

This little leopard belt is the perfect width and length and goes with everything. I bought it at a consignment store. Similar here.

This elastic rhinestone belt above was also bought at Anthropologie. Similar here.

A fantastic turquoise and silver cowboy belt was found thrifting. It looks very Ralph Lauren. Similar here.

My handmade floral belt. DIY here.

Isn’t this massive leather statement belt above insane? I bought it as a consignment store.

Here it is again combined with a blouse and skirt currently for sale in my Etsy store. No, I’m not selling the belt. That is a one-of-a-kind piece that’ll I’ll be wearing until it no longer fits.