Cropped Beaded Jacket + High Waist Ankle Pants (And Some Great News!)

| Blazer – HM | Pants – H&M | Tank – Target | Pumps – Guess | Purse c/o Hayden Harnett |

I had an epic non-scale victory a few weeks ago!  I walked into H&M just to browse around the store and I saw these super cute belted high-waist ankle pants.  I almost walked away from them because there was only a size 10 on the rack.  Back story, your girl has never been able to wear a size 10 in pants.  Hell, I have never successfully purchased a pair of pants from H&M ever!  I grabbed the pants and reluctantly went to the dressing room.  Guess what??? They fit and not fit as in I could squeeze in them, them fit to the point where I knew I could comfortably wear them to work and not feel like my booty would be on display.

It’s been years since I’ve been able to purchase a pair of pants that I didn’t need to have altered before wearing them.  I was even okay with the pleats which I general hate because they never look good on me. This jacket is a throwback piece that I haven’t worn in a while.  I think the cropped jacket balanced out my pants nicely.  Check out how I previously styled this jacket here.

Also, guess who is speaking on a panel??? Me! I’ve been invited to participate as a panelist for this months Black Tech Week’s Office Hours taking place at Axis Space Coworking located at 333 Las Olas Way, Fort Lauderdale, Florida 33301.  This month’s topic is “Dope Storytelling with Creative Content”.  I am very excited to participate in this panel and would love for my South Florida readers to come out and support.  You can RSVP here.