Ann Taylor's Semi Annual Sale is going on right now!  And with the new year breathing down our necks, I'd say it's a pretty good time to send a whiff of fresh air into our closets and wake up our personalities with solid qality pieces that are classic.

I know most persons would revamp their wardrobe with accessories, but once in a while there comes a time when we have to get rid of the worn or soiled clothing and ring in the good pieces that could take us further along our journeys of self expression. Besides wouldn't you want to buy stylish pieces for up to 70% off? 

Before I set fire to my wardrobe, I decided to re-purpose everything. I reached in and took out this cross back cotton dress from SuiteBlanco. It’s been hanging there for weeks, so I introduced it to my serious black jacket that had been eyeing this simple yet foxy dress through the hangers and across the wardrobe. I hooked them up with a string of elegance and they took a spin with my timeless and perfectly polished Lauren by Ralph Lauren Mya Dress Sandal in Polo Tan Burnished Leather. They had a ball. 

The “going grey” hair dyeing frenzy is now being hotly pursued by another elderly trend: granny panties. Right now, they are more desirable than skimpy thongs. Who would have thought? But, hey, I am sure you've always had one or two at the back of your underwear drawer since one of the Twelve Reasons Granny Panties are Making a Comeback is because they are perfect for periods. Some may beg to differ.

Your personal style is not set in stone. It changes and that can be frustrating at the beginning. The temptation to dig a six-foot debt hole just to splurge on a whole new one can be alluring, but sometimes, all your wardrobe needs is a fresh pair of eyes and some creativity. The #CaribbeanChicChallenge Link-Up is an opportunity for petite Afro-Caribbean (or any African ancestry) women to give their wardrobes a second chance of redemption while rebuilding and defining their personal styles. Every month you get to relive a closet staple in a new way. Joining is simple. To participate, follow the steps below.