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One Item, Five Ways ~ Relaxed Chic

October 14, 2015

The last and final look for the One Item, Five Ways series!
I love cozy, yet still polished outfits. This one is ideal for brunch, running out for a seasonally-themed latte, or my favorite, staying in and cozying up on the couch with loved ones.
It may be cliché to match your shoes to your bag, but I kind of don’t care. I actually think it looks great and pulls together/grounds a look that combines multiple colors. Here, I kept the materials the same, with rich orangey leather.

DFT- Downtown Tracks for keeps35 Floral pencil skirt c/o Layered by Cake // Sleeveless button-down / Elizabeth and Clarke // Sweater c/o Layered by Cake // Booties / vintage // Bag / J.Crew (similar) // Sunglasses / Nasty Gal (similar)

Photography by Holli Zenko.

One Item, Five Ways ~ Cozy Chic

October 14, 2015

Partnering with Layered by Cake online boutique, this is my first post of a new blog series, “One Item, Five Ways.” I’m so excited to be kicking off these posts today, as I know that one of my constant wardrobe challenges is finding different ways to wear items in my own closet. I love being able to share with you all the ways to re-purpose items in your own closet that you may have stashed in the back because you’re not sure how to wear them.

This skirt is SUPER stretchy and flattering on all body types. I adore the palette for autumn and winter, but it can easily transition in to next spring as well. I’ve definitely been trying to keep an eye on my expenditures and a tight fashion budget for this season, so if you’re on the same page, hopefully these posts will inspire you to pick a few key pieces that can be worn multiple ways.

Skirt c/o Layered by Cake // Wrap sweater / Forever 21 // Tights / Hue // Booties / TOMS // White tank / Elizabeth & Clarke // Bucket bag / Forever 21 // Necklace / eBay // Rings / LA finds

Photography by Holli Zenko.

#makeyourjeansjealous Challenge Winner!

October 4, 2015

Thank you to everyone who entered this super fun style challenge, hosted by myself and Shannon from Layered by Cake boutique. It was a challenge all in itself to figure out the winner, as we had some very creative and cute entries. After much deliberation, the winner is… caitlynfowler_fitnessjunkie!

Congratulations, Caitlyn! Your mix of printed pants, a dress and skirt were adorable and inventive. Enjoy your prizes! Shannon and I are already working on another giveaway, I’ll be sure to post details soon! 😀

Mustard and Slate Ladylike Look

September 23, 2015

I’ve had this ASOS skirt for a few months now, and to be honest, have never really known what to wear with it. I was reading my friend Shannon’s facebook page (Layered by Cake), and came across her color wheel post. It inspired me to research color wheels a bit and I instantly thought of looking for shades to pair with this skirt! Mustard wouldn’t have been my initial thought, but I really like the way they play off of each other.

I love pieces like this necklace that bring together a couple of hues you wouldn’t normally think to pair up. I think accessories like necklaces and scarves are fantastic for inspiring new color combos. Next time you go to your closet, I fashion dare you to find a scarf with a couple different colors and plan an outfit around it!

On the note of a fashion dare, this look is number three in the style challenge I’m co-hosting with Shannon on Instagram for our #makeyourjeansjealous giveaway. There’s still time to join, you just have to post 5 looks by Friday. That could be a work look, a date night outfit, errand-running ensemble, etc. Just no jeans! Check out our pages on Insta for more details.

Midi skirt / ASOS (similar) // Button down top / Forever 21 // Cutout heels / Dolce Vita (similar) // Clutch / vintage // Necklace / eBay (similar) // Rings / LA finds

Photography by Holli Zenko.