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One Item, Five Ways ~ Date Night Chic

October 22, 2015

Look number three in my series One Item, 5 Ways!
This outfit could easily take me from drinks to dinner and then a movie or dancing! My best tip for finding footwear that is dance-worthy is to look for open-toed shoes with a platform. That way, there is room for your toes to move around a bit, and less pressure on the balls of your feet. Or, if you know you’ll be walking a lot (or don’t want to have to think about it at all), go ahead and wear flats. They’re low-maintenance and can be just as cute as heels.
I also love the idea of incorporating something personal about myself into my look for a night out with someone new, something that will spark a conversation, such as this dog bone necklace. I love my dogs like they’re my kids, and it’s a nice to teach someone about things you’re so passionate about.

Pencil skirt c/o Layered by Cake // Split-v top c/o Layered by Cake // Cross body bag / American Eagle (similar) // Heels / Burlington (similar) // Necklace / Kyle Chan Design // 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! 😀

Fringe Binge

October 2, 2015

Love love love this fringe kimono! It has amazing colors throughout the pattern that allow for some great shade pairings.. a teal bag, purple and blue bracelets, orangey-brown boots.. And is an ideal layering piece for making the transition from summer to fall. Kimonos can easily add that “third-piece” finishing touch when worn with a tank and shorts, a shirt and jeans, or leggings and a slim-fit tunic.

Kimono / Layered by Cake Boutique // T-Shirt / Elizabeth & Clarke // Tassel necklace / Elizabeth Stone // Leggings / Lysse (Le Tote) // Boots / Nectar Clothing // Bracelets / Layered by Cake // Fringe bag / Rebecca Minkoff (similar) // Midi ring / Forever 21

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.