winter
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3 Ways to wear Leggings
Wearing leggings as part of an outfit does not mean that you have to look like a slob: you can look put together weather you are wearing them casually with a sweatshirt and sneakers or they can be part of a really cute outfit. Think about outfits where you would be wearing black jeans. I just make sure that my bum is covered to keep the look put together and modest. Casual Look This is probably the most dressed down you will see me in leggings: I combine them with a cozy but nice sweatshirt and try to choose a pair of cute sneakers. With my utilitarian hiking shoes, I…
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A Valentine’s Day Look for the Sunday Showcase
More than likely, my husband will be out of town for Valentine’s day, but we will try our hardest for a date this month. I thought this pretty outfit with my red tulle skirt and the cozy fun topper would tie in both Valentine’s Day and winter with the textures. I added a fun detail with the pink combat boots: it’s all about the juxtaposition of feminine and edgy with today’s look! I probably would have never imagined myself wearing this when I was younger: I didn’t have the confidence of wearing what I thought would look good and probably paid too much attention to what other people thought. I…
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Poncho with a Belt
When I started brainstorming ideas for blog posts for February, I tried to come up with a variety of themes: trying something new with an item I have had for a while, ways to wear a particular piece, inspired by, outfit round up… My goal is to continue to inspire you to spend some time in your closet in 2024, find new ways to wear what you have and of course have a little fun here and there by adding a new piece. This poncho is several years old and has had a staying power in my closet because it is really warm and can be paired with dresses and…
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Inspired by Doused in Pink: Leather, Tan and Combat Boots
I have been inspired to replicate several of Jill’s (Doused in Pink) outfits over the years. One of them even included this same poncho here. You can see a look with plaid pants here and a rainbow skirt here. I love getting an idea on how to wear what I already have in a new way and that usually happens through a photo on IG or on Pinterest. I didn’t realize how much I would enjoy wearing these skinny liquid leather pants from Clara Sunwoo! I started by thinking they would be more for dressy events, but turns out they are really perfect for daily outfits. Such a fun soft…
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From an Idea to Reality: Outfits of the Day
Today, I am sharing how I plan for outfits during the week: I am sharing a collage of how I thought the outfits would work and how I was pleased in some instances, but also how I changed certain outfits. I love planning my outfits ahead of time because it encourages me to pull out things I haven’t rotated and it helps me come up with new ideas. This is probably a post similar to others I have written, with real life outfits, but today I do have the before idea photograph as a quick outfit layout. Pink Sweater I have loved this sweater since I bought it last month…
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Neon Pink Sweater 3 Ways
I have just had a ball finding fun sweaters this winter! The week before Christmas, I stopped by Target on their 30% off day and bought this beauty for $15. Yes, I had planned to not shop for a whole month, but with all stressful things happening at the house with elderly ill parents, I am giving myself grace. I wore the first outfit the day after I bought the sweater. I probably have worn the sweater 3 to 4 times since I bought it. Pink and Olive I have always enjoyed wearing the color olive because it really pairs well with everything. I love it with stripes especially, but…
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Denim with the Ageless Style Link Up
When denim was suggested for our theme for January, I knew I could come up with all kinds of outfits. I decided to share an outfit with skinny jeans because supposedly they are not in style anymore and I feel they are still relevant. Do I wear straight jeans, wide leg jeans, bootcut jeans? Of course, I do, but I still enjoy wearing my skinny jeans once or twice a week. As soon as fall cools off and winter comes around, you will see me wearing all of my denim. While I often wear my skinny jeans with combat boots or riding boots, on this day, I paired them with…
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Sweater over a Dress
I have shared different sweater over a dress outfits in the past, usually as part of a blog post sharing daily outfits. My preference is to wear a denim jacket or a fitted jacket over a dress, but adding a sweater is both a warmer and cozier option on colder winter days. I wore this outfit to church on New Year’s Eve Sunday. For today’s outfit, I chose a chunky sweater which I made more cropped by tucking it into a thin belt. I did try 3 neutral tan/cream sweaters before settling with this one. When choosing a sweater to pair over a dress, I have found that the neckline…
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Outfit Details: Bringing your Outfit to the Next Level
While I buy some simple pieces here and there and I like my classic denim, when I buy tops and sweaters, I like to buy pieces that have a little bit of a detail that elevates the garment. It could be texture, a sleeve detail, embroidery or like in this case, an embelishment. The sweater itself is very simple with a crewneck and a loose fit (I bought it in size L). When I tried it on, I loved the fun sleeves with the cutouts and the pearls. Because the embelishments are not at the neck, the sweater is still very versatile. I can wear a scarf with it or…
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2 Coats for a Winter Day
Today, I am sharing two winter coats that I like to wear when I want to dress up whatever I am wearing. I am wearing both over a simple outfit of jeans, sweater and boots, but you can see how both really dress up the look. I do have several other winter layers such as two winter down jackets as well as some lighter jackets. I found this Free People sweater while thrifting a couple of years ago and the fun sleeve with the sequins really make it an interesting top. These flared jeans always surprise me with how good they look (I got a compliment from some random guy…