Get Excited for Your First Kiss

Hey guys,I am excited to share that starting next month, 20nsomechange will be adding a new facet to the blog.
Monthly, we will review a local boutique, website or fashion designer that fits in with the 20nsomechange movement. If you have a boutique, website or know of a fashion designer that you would like me to review, comment below and I will make it happen.

Check out the first feature under the "Kiss and Tell" tab- February 23, 2013!

XOXO,

20nsomechange

Work It

Anyone that knows me, knows I love to wear a scarf year round! It is the best accessory known to man (or woman) as far as I am concerned.

So it amazes me every time someone says they don't know how to pair a scarf with their everyday look. Trust me, it is not difficult at all. Lets take a  work look...

This look, as is, is functional, trendy and professional. But it could be way better...

With the additional of a gold plate belt, multicolor infinity scarf and a statement bracelet, this look can go from Monday morning drab to Friday afternoon fab.

Make sure you to put one accessory on that doesn't match, just to mix it up. You'll be surprised, what you think won't work with the look will be the piece that pulls it all together... Just look at the Coach bracelet that I chose.

Work It- Pt 2 by n-some-change featuring a damsel in this dress

Aubin will
$41 - aubinandwills.com

Damsel in a Dress damsel in this dress
$140 - houseoffraser.co.uk

Miss Selfridge bow wedge
missselfridge.com

Luella color block handbag
boohoo.com

Coach bracelet
coach.com

ASOS metallic belt
asos.com

David Young round scarve

nordstrom.com

Trader Joe's Treasure

Hey guys! So I have been on the journey to completely natural hair for over two years. I will say, though there are challenging moments, it is the best thing you can do for your hair. A while back, my hair stylist asked me if I was going to turn into "one of those" clients that only used organic products once I became fully natural and I quickly responded no.

Don't get me wrong, organic products are great but most are over priced and overrated. However, every now and then, you can find a great product that your hair loves and that is wallet friendly.

Trader Joe's Tingle Tea Tree Shampoo is the perfect example. For around $3.00, this product leaves my hair clean and smelling great! The tea tree acts as a clarifying agent which cleanses the scalp with a menthol-like feel. Have you ever had a strong peppermint that opened your sinuses? That's what your head feels like after one use.

This sulfate-free product isn't just for African Americans or people who have coarse hair. Anyone who has dry scalp or just wants a shampoo that leaves their hair feeling thoroughly clean should give this product a try.

Thankful Shopping

I just wanted to take a moment and thank all my readers for supporting this blog! It hasn't been six months since I started 20nsomechange and because of all of you, it is a success.

Please keep reading and commenting and I promise to keep providing good content. This Thanksgiving, I challenge each of you to take $20 that you would spend on yourself and buy something for someone else. It can be a child in need, a relative or just donate to a local charity. I promise it will be more rewarding than anything you could purchase for yourself.

Thanks again everyone and stay tuned... once I hit 2,000 views I am going to do a giveaway :)

OOTD-Denim at work?

I know, I know- its been weeks but I am back and in full effect :)

As the season's begin to change, my fashion persona adjusts and right now I am really into the idea of a denim trouser pant but I wonder if it is appropriate for work outside of "casual Friday?"

In my work environment, you can see people dressed in everything from a suit and tie to yoga pants and basketball shorts. But some still argue that denim should be reserved solely for outside of work... I disagree but with parameters.

Depending on how you pair the trousers, you can accomplish a polished work look that draws minimal attention to the fact that you are wearing denim.

Try pairing the pant with a tailored blouse or blazer with a pop of color and you are good to go. Today, I am wearing:

• Dana Buchanan denim trousers (Kohl's, $27.00- had a coupon)
• Mint green studded tank (Old Navy, $5.00)
• Green and Navy cardigan(Old Navy, $2.00-thrift store find!)
• Cheetah print scarf (Old Navy, $10.00)
• BCBG tan wedges (Ross, $30.00)

Animal Attraction- Guest Writer Edition

Hey guys,

Here's a post from guest writer L. Mack, who is an expert at the $20 challenge... Enjoy!!!

I am a shoe fanatic with a profound love for round toe, stilettos that make a statement! While taking advantage of a Super Sale at Talbots Outlet store, I felt a need to peruse the shoe section, although I am typically not a, fan of there shoe style. As my eyes traced the silhouettes of all the shoes, it was drawn to a pair of loner, leopard print stilettos. Regular price of the shoes was $169.00, I paid $17.60.

The shoes are comfortable, and when paired with a red A line dress and gold accessories, the shoes POP!

If I were a boy...

What would you wear if you were a guy? Would you go for the most comfortable outfit you could find or the most trendy???

 

Well ladies, we will never live a day as a man but that doesn't mean you can't raid your boyfriend, brother or dad's closet for great ideas and accessories.

 

I happen to love fitted hats and this simple look below marries uber-feminine with my love of hats. First off, you can not go wrong with an NYC hat (haters, sit down!) but to pair it with a flattering denim dress and boots creates a look I like to call, "Urban Feminist."

 

Urban Feminist by n-some-change featuring a long sleeve t shirt dress

Long sleeve t shirt dress
topshop.com

Madewell mid calf suede boots
madewell.com

New Era embroidered baseball hat
$41 - jdsports.co.uk