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Saturday, October 17, 2015

Khaki Blazer.

Truth be told, I have been looking for an affordable classic khaki blazer for as long as I can remember. I just never seemed to be able to find the perfect one. So when I came across this Forever21 blazer this past August, it was love at first sight. I loved that the color was a darker, richer khaki, and I couldn't wait to wear it in the Fall.
Well, my friends, Fall is finally here! So, be prepared to see lots of this little number in the coming weeks.
Since I bought it quite a few months ago, the exact one was no longer available. But, I did find a few similar ones that are equally fabulous (linked below).
Happy shopping!

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Monday, October 28, 2013

Learning to Layer: 5 Easy Steps.

Whenever someone asks me what my best style advice for Fall casual wear is, I immediately shout out "LAYERS!!".
Layers, ladies. That's where it's at. Because sometimes you need a warm embrace in the middle of the day. And no one is better at giving you that hug than a layered button-up/sweater combo.

And here, I will impart upon you all of my layering knowledge.

5 Steps to Layering:

1. Wear fitted button-ups. If the button-up is not fitted, it will bunch up and look sloppy.

2. Wear button-ups that have interesting patterns or colors. It will enhance the look of the outfit and look more fun while "peeking out".

3. Wear fitted sweaters for the top layer of your layering. Many people think that the bigger the sweater, the better. Not true. The top layer almost always stretches out over the bottom button-up. If you buy a too-big sweater, it will look messy and slouchy in 10 minutes' time.

4. Layer some bling over your killer button-up/sweater combo! Statement necklaces, bracelets, and watches can add some serious punch to a basic layered outfit. Most layered combos look even better with a "completer" piece.

5. And as always, have fun with putting together different layered looks! Try different proportions, textures, and colors. Find out what you like and what you don't like. If you hate what you're wearing that day, it's not the end of the world. You will take it off when you get home and try something else the next day!

Now that you know all that I know, go forth and layer!

Pink plaid button-up (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Fox sweater (Exact here)//
White skinny jeans (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Black riding boots (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Pave link necklace & bracelet set C/O ILYCouture (Exact here)//
Alex Tortoise watch c/o Wristology Watches (Exact here)

Chambray shirt (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here, here)//
Polka dot sweater (Exact old, via Old Navy; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Burgundy ankle pants (Exact are Cynthia Rowley via TJMaxx; Similar here, here, here)//
Pointy toe black pumps (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Necklace via Accessory Mercado (Similar here)

Chambray shirt (Exact here; Similar here, here, here, here, here)//
Dark-wash skinny jeans (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Leopard-print scarf (Exact gifted; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Red blazer (Exact old, via Kohl's; Similar here, here, here)//
Bezel Teardrop Gemstone Earrings c/o Regina Pierallini (Exact here)//
"Be Present" bracelet c/o Ali Oesch Jewelry (Exact here)//
Alex Tortoise watch c/o Wristology Watches (Exact here)

Sunday, October 20, 2013

Better than Sweats.

Since most of the clothes I wear on a daily basis are somewhat business casual, I love when I can actually break out my jeans and other non-work pieces. They don't get as much love as I'd like them to!

There are even times when I go weeks without wearing jeans-- and jeans used to be SUCH a staple in my wardrobe!

Another reason that I don't post as much casual-wear on my blog is that, honestly, my favorite thing to do on the weekends is to just shut it down and do nothing. (Which doesn't happen often!) But, when it does, I usually roam around the house in glorious sweatpants and sweatshirts. Sweet, sweet ecstasy.

Here are some casual-wear looks I've been hanging in lately. Many of them have been posted in my "threads" tab already, but I wanted to include them in an actual blog post so that I could tag them as "Casual Wear" and "Autumn/Winter". ;)

Have a great week!

Her-berry Cardigan c/o Flourish Boutique (Exact here)//
Mossimo Skinny Corduroy Pants (Exact here; Similar here , here, here, here)//
Black riding boots (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Pave link bracelet C/O ILYCouture (Exact here)//
Alex Tortoise watch c/o Wristology Watches (Exact here)

Her-berry Cardigan c/o Flourish Boutique (Exact here)//
Mossimo Skinny Corduroy Pants (Exact here; Similar here , here, here, here)//

Puffer vest (Exact old via Old Navy; Similar here, here, here, here)//

Black riding boots (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//

Pave link bracelet C/O ILYCouture (Exact here)//
Alex Tortoise watch c/o Wristology Watches (Exact here)

"Follow in My Footsteps" top c/o Flourish Boutique (Exact here)//
Dark-wash skinny jeans (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Chloe & Isabel Necklace C/O Sarah VanBenschoten (Exact here)//
Alex Tortoise watch c/o Wristology Watches (Exact here)//
Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)

"Follow in My Footsteps" top c/o Flourish Boutique (Exact here)//
Dark-wash skinny jeans (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Forever21 jean jacket (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Chloe & Isabel Necklace C/O Sarah VanBenschoten (Exact here)//
Alex Tortoise watch c/o Wristology Watches (Exact here)//
Etienne Aigner Chip riding boots (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)

Striped dress (Exact old, via Forever21; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Striped sweater (Exact old, via Forever21; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Black riding boots (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Alex Tortoise watch c/o Wristology Watches (Exact here)

Cream blouse (Exact old, via TJMAXX; Similar here, here, here)//
Forever21 Skinny Jeans (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Target Merona Leopard Print Flats (Exact here; Similar here, here)//
Leopard-print belt (Exact old, via NY&CO; Similar here, here, here)//
Pearl cluster necklace C/O T+J Designs (Exact here)//
Alex Tortoise watch c/o Wristology Watches (Exact here)

Chiffon top (Exact old, via GAP; Similar here, here, here)//
Dark-wash skinny jeans (Exact here; Similar here, here, here)//
Green blazer (Exact old, via H&M; Similar here, here, here)//
Leopard-print belt (Exact old, via NY&CO; Similar here, here, here)//
Leopard Print Flats (Exact here; Similar here, here)//
Italian Horn Dangle Earrings C/O Feisty Christine Designs (Exact here)

H&M Chinos in grey (Exact here; Similar here, here)//
American Eagle sweatshirt (Exact old; Similar here)//
Mossimo Ona (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)

Polka dot blouse (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
TJMAXX striped sweater (Exact not available online;Similar here, here, here)// Forever21 mint skinny jeans (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Forever21 riding boots (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Forever21 chunky pearl necklace (Exact here; Similar here)

Fabulous Fall Oatmeal Sweater C/O Flourish Boutique (Exact here)// Forever21 Skinny Jeans (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Target Merona Leopard Print Flats (Exact here; Similar here, here)//
Leopard print scarf (Exact gifted; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Forever21 jean jacket (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
NY&Co watch (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Louis Vuitton Speedy

Fabulous Fall Oatmeal Sweater C/O Flourish Boutique (Exact here)//
Forever21 Skinny Jeans (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Target Merona Leopard Print Flats (Exact here; Similar here, here)//
Leopard print scarf (Exact gifted; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Forever21 jean jacket (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
NY&Co watch (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Louis Vuitton Speedy

Fabulous Fall Oatmeal Sweater C/O Flourish Boutique (Exact here)//
Forever21 Skinny Jeans (Exact old; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Target Merona Leopard Print Pumps (Exact here; Similar here, here)//
Leopard print scarf (Exact gifted; Similar here, here, here, here)//
Forever21 jean jacket (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
NY&Co watch (Exact old; Similar here, here, here)//
Louis Vuitton Speedy

JCPenney top, Target Mossimo skinny ankle pants, Bamboo flats, Forever21 chunky pearl necklace, NY&Co watch

Thursday, October 10, 2013

WRISTOLOGY Watch GIVEAWAY!!

I've always been into watches. I remember bribing my parents into buying me a bright red watch that I was absolutely in love while vacationing in Traverse City when I was 15. It was so gorgeous and unique (and expensive!), and the only way my parents would buy it for me is if I promised to wear it constantly. Over 10 years later and I still have that watch! ;)

But, my parents were right. Not every watch is worth it. It has to be something that's unique AND versatile. Well, you know who has fabulous watches that go above and beyond? Wristology Watches!

And guess what our giveaway today is? A gorgeous watch from Wristology!!!

You've seen me wearing their Alex Tortoise watch in some of my outfit posts lately. Now you have the chance to win your own choice of a watch from Wristology by entering below!

GOOD LUCK, Ladies!!

And thank you Wristology Watches for the amazing giveaway!!

a Rafflecopter giveaway

The small print: Giveaway ends on Sunday October 13th and is open to U.S. residents only. Winner must claim prize within 48 hours. If prize is left unclaimed within this time, a new winner will be chosen.