Check out the latest additions to my wardrobe and tell me what some of your favorite pieces were. I picked up quite a few cozy things! I feel like I’m really finding my personal style. Make sure you check out my video and subscribe while you’re there!
This is definitely a go-to outfit for me. Simple and easy, but with a few fun details that make it special.
First, I went with the basics of a tee and jeans; however, I played with proportions because the top is a fitted ribbed material while the jeans are a looser fit mom jean. I love the combo of blue and black, so these pair perfectly together.
The shoes are another all-time favorite for me and I try to experiment with them by wearing them with a ton of different looks (you’ve probably seen these featured a few times if you watch my YouTube channel). They were the most painful shoes I had ever put on my feet. But, after two or three wears, and with the help of probably an entire box of band-aids, they are now one of my most comfortable pairs of shoes.
Finally, I saved the best for last. This suede motorcycle jacket. Can we just take a moment here?
Ok.
Suede is one of those materials that scares the crap out of me. There are two sides to suede. There’s the gorgeous, soft, elegant material side we all know and love. And there’s the side that gets stained when you look at it wrong or it rains. This is the reason why I haven’t bought suede shoes in about 10 years. You are literally pounding the pavement watching your beautiful purchase turn grimey.
I have this fear with outerwear, but it’s not as bad as with shoes because you’re not literally wiping your suede outerwear pieces on the ground.
I digress…
When I saw this in store, I lost it. This color in this high-quality suede felt like something I would never get my hands on. It had the perfect timeless silhouette and the perfect autumnal color, aptly named “Spice.” As soon as I saw it I thought of about ten outfits that I could pair this with (comment if you want a post or video on this!).
However, as you may know, suede isn’t the cheapest material since it’s in the leather family (sorry, vegan friends!). The price was a little steep so I held off and just browsed Nordstrom’s website until it went out of stock.
Long story short—not sure if it was really that short—Luke secretly purchased this jacket for me for our anniversary! I was so blown away. I have been treating it like a baby since the day I got it. (If you have any tips on applying suede protectant, please comment below. I need all the help I can get.)
It hasn’t been cold enough to wear this so I have just been brainstorming all kinds of different outfits. I’m excited to layer this with blouses in the fall and then of course with giant chunky sweaters in the colder months.
Tee – Kohls (very old)
Jeans – Urban Outfitters BDG Mom Jeans
Jacket – Blank NYC Suede Jacket in Spice
Loafers – Zara
What’s your favorite piece from my look? Let me know in the comments below!
For this lookbook I decided to mix casual and dressier looks to really get the most out of your summer wardrobe. As we move into August it is a weird time for fashion. You start looking at fall stuff so you stop buying for this season. However, its still hot out so you have to figure out new ways to wear the pieces you already own.
5 Essentials For Your Next Trip
Buckle Sunglasses
These sunglasses were purchased on a whim back in the Fall and I have been wearing them ever since. They are sort of a round aviator style that kind of reminds me of the forties. The thing I love most about them is the matte finish. The trend in sunglasses is all about giant lenses and a high shine, reflective finish. That’s not really my style so I was happy to find a pair of matte tortoise shades.
American Eagle Belt
Similar Here – (same quality, different color)
I have found it is incredibly hard to find the perfect belt. I had one belt that I wore for a long time, but I wanted something that was a little smaller that I could wear around my waist and hip. When I happened upon this belt in American Eagle I was happy with the width and the thickness of the belt. It’s the perfect size so it doesn’t move around within my belt loops. I really love the color too! It goes well with every color in my closet, even black!
I have been getting back into using watches. I think they add something to an outfit that jewelry doesn’t. I love the silver and black leather combo. It’s just a really simple and elegant piece that has lasted me a long time.
Betseyville Knot Slip On Sneakers
I mentioned these in my Wishlist Wednesday post a few weeks ago and I just kept thinking about them so I bought them and I am so glad I did. They are so comfortable and cute that I can throw them on with anything and head out the door.
Not Your Mothers Double Take Dry Texture Spray
I think of this as a combination between a dry shampoo and a hairspray. It gives my hair texture and volume and then gives it a medium hold all day. I am able to spray this in my hair and see the texture, but I am still able to run my fingers through it. It’s the perfect complement to my layered hairstyle.
I have been having trials and tribulations with my brows lately. After I finished my last Anastasia Brow Whiz I was on the hunt for something just as good from the drugstore.
I had some hard times for a minute with some sharpie brows, but I made it to a pretty good place. I like using a brow pencil (still trying to find something comparable to the brow whiz at the drugstore) with a brow gel for days I’m going all out with my makeup.
For “no makeup” make up days I just run the brow gel through. This product work well for both jobs. It has such a nice small wand and spreads evenly through my brows. They stay in place, but do not feel crispy. I will definitely be repurchasing this product!
Lizzy Hadfield – Shot From The Street
This fashion blogger and Youtuber has been all I have been watching lately. Her vlogs are really fun because it’s a little bit behind the scenes of her shoots as well as her daily life. Her videos about “Testing Basics” are always fun to watch because they compare the same product in all price points to see how the fit and quality is and if you need to spend a lot to get a good product (the answer is not usually).
The fashion looks on her blog always inspire me to try something new and look more polished when I get dressed. Her style takes basic pieces and makes them unique with different details. I really love her fashion point of view and you should definitely give her blog and channel a look.
This Youtuber is really fun to watch. She mostly focuses on fashion, but she doesn’t take herself too seriously which I love! My favorite video I have seen recently was when she styled runway looks for less using pieces in her wardrobe. It was nice to see that you can wear looks from the runway without breaking the bank.
I am starting a new series where every week I post my looks from the week. Hope you enjoy!
Monday
Dress- H&M
Shoes- Issac Mizrahi
Tuesday
Dress- Jessica Simpson- Similar here
Shoes- Calvin Klein
Earrings- Ann Taylor
Watch- Timex- Similar here
Wednesday
Dress- H&M
Shoes- Ann Taylor- Similar Here
Necklace- H&M
Earrings- Urban Outfitters
Watch- Timex
Thursday
Top- Ann Taylor Loft- Similar Here
Tank- Forever 21
Jeans- Gap Sexy Boyfriend Fit
Earrings- Charming Charlie- Similar Here
Ring- Calvin Klein- Similar Here
Friday
Dress- Marshalls
Earrings- Lauren Conrad c/o Kohls
Locket- H&M
Watch- Timex
Shoes- Converse
March has come and gone and its finally starting to warm up! March marks the beginning of spring, and I’m excited to start wearing dresses and rompers!
What are you guys excited to wear when it gets warmer? Now, on to the favorites:
Everyone I know with fair skin is obsessed with this blush, saying it gives you such a beautiful glow. When I saw it at CVS, I had to grab it.
Spoiler Alert! Everyone is right. I have been reaching for this over and over again because it gives you a quick and easy glow. Who doesn’t want that?
I actually got this from my mom because the shade was too light for her. I am so glad that she gave it to me, because this is slowly becoming my holy grail powder. It is so finely milled that no matter how I put it on (brush, a puff, or the little sponge that comes with), it always looks good! I use it to set my under-eye concealer and my entire face. I will definitely be repurchasing this when I run out.
I happened upon this in a Harmon and I have never seen this anywhere else since. I generally find that all the matte lip creams from nyx are really bright, but this one is more rosey and neutral toned. Let’s just say it’s a great everyday pink that I couldn’t stop reaching for in March and intend to keep reaching for in April.
This is one of the new releases from Boots that I discovered at the Boots Beauty Takes NYC event in March and I really love it. I admit I am not much of a gloss girl, but there is something about this color and the texture of this formula that I love. I like using this when I just need a hit of color. I also like that it doesn’t have any shimmer—just a smooth glossy finish. It also leaves a slight pink tint behind, so I don’t have to worry about reapplying as much.
I have a pencil lip liner from NYX, and I’m a fan of that formula, but I really love retractable lip liner so I decided to try this one. I am in love with the lasting power and the color—it is perfect with my skin tone! The only thing that bothers me is that it has a bit of glitter in it, which I find very odd, but that doesn’t prevent me from wearing it. Do any of you know of a shade that is similar to this without the shimmer?
I just recently discovered shadow sticks. I know what you’re thinking: “Where has this girl been?” I don’t know where I have been either!
This has been my go-to shadow for the past few weeks when I’ve wanted to do my make up quickly or do a one-shadow look. They are such good shades, and they are so easy to blend! Get your hands on these! The new Boots No7 Line and Define shadow sticks are really great too, but I couldn’t justify having two shadow sticks in my favorites.
These three items have changed my skin for the better. I have been raving about the day and night cream, but the radiance serum takes it to a new level. I have a lot of dry texture and pores on my face and this combo has really done a great job of smoothing all that out.
All the Boots skincare products I have tried have been great, and I can’t wait to get my hands deeper into the Botanics line! If you try one thing from my favorites this month, make it something from the Boots No7 Skincare line, which can be found at Walgreens, Target, and online.
I have an obsession with midi rings. They are fun and cute, and I think they are a very interesting jewelry piece to wear, so I have been on the hunt for some interesting ones to add to my jewelry box.
These two are from Kohls, and I love Kohls because they sell sterling silver rings for under ten dollars. These two rings together were about fourteen dollars, and I can trust that they will never tarnish.If I really want, I can wear them in the shower and not worry about damaging them. I don’t have anything like these, and I have been wearing them non-stop.
Tell me your favorites of March in comments below and don’t forget to subscribe!