Fashion

Your Own Style

I have a birthday coming up in May and it's made me start thinking about style. I've been asked a lot to define my style and often times found myself a little stumped. But I dove into the huge word "style" and have made a quick how-to guide in finding your own personal style.  Also I'm sharing some fabulous pieces from Tobi (http://www.tobi.com) that are so "my style". Let's get started.

1. Purge! This is one I find so hard! But if you haven't worn a piece in a year GET RID OF IT! There were a lot of things I felt like I was holding on to for no reason. Plus it makes room for new things right?

2. Try everything on- Seriously. Everything. Make a day of it, open some champagne that always helps. You'll know exactly what gets the cut when you try it on and say what was I thinking?!

3. Find your inspiration /muse- I have a couple. Victoria Beckham, Olivia Palermo, SJP. I've admired their style for years. It's always good to have someone to get inspiration from.

4. Versatility. It's great to have those couple favorites that are just wow but for the most part when investing in good pieces make sure you can wear it different ways and with lots of different things. This mesh bodysuit is amazing because the possibilities are endless. So many ways to waer this one.

Gwen Mesh Bodysuit:  http://www.tobi.com/tops/bodysuits#color_id=92974, Jeans Target.com, Shoes www.justfab.com

Gwen Mesh Bodysuit:  http://www.tobi.com/tops/bodysuits#color_id=92974, Jeans Target.com, Shoes www.justfab.com

 5. Choose three words you gravitate towards. For me glam, edgy, feminine. This "little green dress" embodies all of these. Especially when paired with some very fun accessories. 

6. Take photos of outfits your love, for us fashion bloggers thats easy but if you aren't this is an important step. I feel like sometimes I will put an outfit together and take a photo and then I'm like "well I guess it's time to start over".

7. Make a list of this things in your closet that you love or are drawn to. I love black, plunging necklines, and body suits! This fabulous Tobi piece is all three. 

8. My final tip. If you like it wear it! If it screams your name own it. Don't ever anyone tell you what you like isn't "in". For me, feathers! 

I hope you have a very stylish week ahead of you! Monday's can suck so head for that second cup of coffee!

xoxo

 

WWBWD

Holy cow! It's Thursday already?! But how? Our little whiskey trip (on the blog tomorrow) really took the life out of me. Anyway it's spring now and even though it was kind of a cold week I'm totally protesting coats of any kind!

I'm loving this super fun trend right now. Sweatshirts!! Cozy girls rejoice. My favorite part of this super awesome moment in fashion is that you can dress it up or down and still make it work. 

I found this shirt on treatlook.apparel via Instagram

I found this shirt on treatlook.apparel via Instagram

Also, what's better than getting to pay homage to one of the best tv characters like ever? Do I watch Gossip Girl on repeat? Well obviously.  

Have no fear friends for tomorrow is Friday! 

xoxo

“We make our own fairytales.”
— Blair Waldorf

"I've got nothing to wear..."

Let's fix that, shall we?

We've all been there. Clothes. Everywhere. Totally and completely frustrated and over it because you just can't seem to decide on an outfit. This is usually when MK comes in and says "Oh, I see that Hurricane Emily has come through."

Today, I'm talking about Spring pieces that will save the day when you find yourself in this situation. This is such a hard time of year because one day it feels like Winter and one day it's like Spring. Here is a list (because I effing love lists) of fast things, that you can pull out when you just aren't feelin' it.

1) A great (yet comfortable) dress, that's flattering at all times. This beautiful light weight sweater dress is great for just this! It's so soft and wonderful so believe me when I say you'll be seeing it again. Also, it's on sale! Do yourself a favor and follow @shopeverlyoak on Instagram. This great dress is on sale now! https://www.everlyoak.com/collections/sweaters/products/gi-gi-sweater-dress

2) Distressed Boyfriend jeans. Throw these babies on when nothing else will do. Dress them up dress them down. If it's cold toss on a chunky sweater with them and some pumps and you are ready to go.

3) A long sleeve, white flowey top. If it's cold you can add a layer of blanket scarf, or if it get's a little warm, it's light weight so you'll still be comfortable. This kind of top will literally go with just about any bottom you choose.

Happy Monday! Hope it's started with a hot strong coffee.

xoxo