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How To: Look Expensive For Less

Hi Guys! So excited to be back working on the blog and sharing what I’ve been up to! January has been filled with lots of planning and, like most all of us, writing out our goals for 2017; don’t worry, I won’t bore you with my 7 pages. An exciting new year starts new trends, therefore I’m mixing it up a bit on the blog in a new ‘How-To’ series.

Today’s How-To is how to look expensive for less. We all know, when you look good you feel good, and you can do that with just a few basic pieces in your closet. Yes! With pieces you already have!!!

Today, I’m pairing this black bell sleeve Madewell turtleneck with the Madewell “nine inch high-riser skinny skinny” denim. LOL, say that three times.

Having reliable basics is a must for any wardrobe!

Here are a few ways to elevate your basics…

  • Accessorize: These olive tassel earrings are the ultimate grab in my jewelry box right now. The bolder the better with your basics to make that statement, girl! I paired this gold brass cuff over the sleeve with the matching brass ring. A clean black turtleneck is exactly what I wanted to show this gorgeous horn pendant necklace. Love the contrasting color.
  • Repetition: This is something I do in a lot of  my outfits, and something I’ve learned over the years. I love playing off existing elements in an outfit. The tassel earrings pair perfectly with the tassel bag.
  • Tuck it: Tuck your blouse to give your outfit a completely different look. Here, I wanted to accentuate the high rise of the denim, tucking the sweater all the way around. You can also do a half-tuck or a side-tuck dependent on the blouse and/or outfit.

Whew! Lot’s happening and we’re just getting started. Stay tuned for next weeks ‘How-To’ series and stick around, check out some of the newbies on the site or say hi below. Xx

Photo credit: Todd White

Plum Statement

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Dress: H&M
Shoes: Gianni Bini
Clutch: DVF
Earrings: Handmade (similar here and best of budget here)
Sunnies: Fossil

Today’s post is inspired by the Zimmermann SS16 show that I think we all drooled over a little (see some of my favorites in this post). High necklines and romantic detailing, it’s safe to say I totally scored with this H&M find. Love the bell sleeves and detailed buttons on the back. H&M has a lot of cute fall dresses right now at the perfect price point…you won’t be disappointed!

Thanks for visiting! Xx

Cargo

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Happy Friday lovahhhhs! Ready for a fun weekend ahead starting with Wine Woman & Shoes tonight, a charity event helping support the United Healthcare Children’s Foundation. I’m so excited to sip and shop with some of my fashionable girlfriends for an amazing cause.

Today’s outfit with a classic. Love these cargo’s for a couple reasons… for starters they’re one of the most comfortable pair of pants I own and they’re pretty versatile; I could totally picture them more laid back with a boyfriend tee, denim jacket, throw on some kicks and you’re out the door. My eyes have been so drawn to this olive green lately and I can’t get enough.

Have a great weekend and don’t forget to follow along on Instagram for an overload of #shoefies tonight :).

Xx