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Five Ways to Wear an Orange Top for Different Seasons

Sometimes I go on a little bit of a color crush binge, and I don’t realize it until I see the new items hanging together in my closet.  Lately it’s been the color orange.  From the burnt orange dress shared a week ago to this floral print top from summer to today’s short sleeve top, and one more orange item coming next week!

For today’s post, I wanted to share how to wear the color orange year round by showcasing it with a few different jean colors that will work in all the different seasons.

Five Ways to Wear an Orange Top for Different Seasons

FOR SPRING, SUMMER, AND FALL

This first outfit will work well for spring, summer and fall.  A classic faded blue color works well with the earthtone orange.  To keep the look casual, I paired it with a nude colored loafer flat.  This light tan color also works well with the orange shade since they both have a hint of warmth to them.

casual outfit | short sleeve orange top | distressed jeans | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

short sleeve blouse | distressed jeans | nude colored flats | similar bracelet | similar cuff

FOR SPRING AND SUMMER

For spring and summer, a light wash blue jean or white jean will work well to help make the orange really pop.  With the lighter blue jean, I paired this outfit with my white slides which provides just the right amount of contrast to the light blue.  For  a white jean, I would opt for a light brown sandal.

spring outfit | light orange top | white leather slides | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

orange top |light wash jeans | white slides | c/o necklace

FOR SUMMER

Orange is such a fun color to wear in the summer months!  A faded black bottom really plays up the earthtone orange color of this top.  To add a little bit of a boho vibe to this outfit, I paired it with my light tan booties.  The light color also helps to add the illusion of a longer leg which I love as a petite styling tip.  You could also go with flat sandals or a fun wedge to change up the look a little.

summer outfit | short sleeve button up top | faded black denim shorts | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

orange short sleeve top | faded black denim shorts | booties | c/onecklace | similar gold bangle | similar cuff

FOR EARLY FALL

In Texas, I feel like we have two falls – the early warm one and the late one with cooler jacket required temps.  For the warmer early fall time of year,  dark wash jean is a great option to bring orange into the fall season.  To play on the warmth in the top, I paired my darker congac brown mules with this outfit.  I cuffed my jeans a little higher than normal to make them just slightly above the ankle which can help make me look a little taller.

fall outfit | short sleeve orange blouse | brown mules | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

orange top | dark wash jeans | brown mules | stone bangles

FOR LATE FALL

When the cooler temps take over, a pair of black skinny jeans and dark brown over the knee boots will make this top perfect for late fall.  I opted for brown over a black boot to keep the look from having too much of a Halloween feel.  I chose a black denim, so I could easily toss on a blue denim jacket for a colder day and have a good contrast in my denim colors.

fall outfit | short sleeve orange top | brown boots | Casual Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

orange top | black skinny jeans | similar boots | similar bangle | similar cuff | c/o necklace

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Western Outfit for the Rodeo, State Fair, or Football Tailgate

western outfit | dark orange embroidered dress | cowboy boots | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

rodeo outfit | burnt orange mini dress | stone bangles | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in violet

state fair outfit | brown cowboy boots | embroidered mini dress | Texas Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

cute western outfit for women | burnt orange embroidered dress | cowboy boots | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in violet

Happy Friday y’all! It was rainy and gloomy most of the week which left me feeling so sleepy. Not good following a 3 day weekend.  It did give me an excuse to stay in my loungewear all week though.  I’ve found getting dressed everyday really helps my productivity, but some days you just have to enjoy the lounging lifestyle look.

If you missed it, earlier this week I shared a little change that you will start seeing in some of my fashion posts.  I’m planning to start showing you more ways to wear pieces and across different seasons.  In this time of less events, I think it’s important to know you can wear what you are buying multiple ways and for multiple seasons.  I’m also taking suggestions for items you would like me to style multiple ways, just head here to fill out the questions box.

I already have mutli-outfit posts for the rest of the month, but I wanted to share one last solo outfit.  Living in Texas, you can always use another western outfit for the rodeo, the state or county fair, or just a fun night out at an outdoor spot with friends. I’m quite obsessed with this mini dress! It was made to wear with cowboy boots!  I know the rodeo and fairs are probably not going to happen, so I will have to save this one for a future one.

In the meantime, a country western concert or just a casual evening out with friends at an outdoor spot would be perfect for this outfit.  You could add on a denim jacket for a bit cooler evening weather.  If you don’t have cowboy boots, a pair of booties would work just as well.  For a cooler fall day or evening, toss on a tan or beige cardigan with a pair of flat over the knee boots.

I hope y’all have  a fabulous weekend!  I have plans to see a few friends, and I cannot wait to catch up with them.  It’s also opening weekend of the NFL.  Steve and I have plans to make a pot of chili and spend the day watching the games.  It should be a good mix of fun and relaxing.

| OUTFIT DETAILS |
Orange Embroidered Mini Dress | Similar Cowboy Boots | Gold Earrings | Stone Bangles (pink beads,  c/o drusy stoneclear stone)

texas football tailgate outfit | burnt orange mini dress | cowboy boots | Casual Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

western inspired outfit idea | dark orange short sleeve emroidered dress | stone bracelets | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

houston rodeo outfit | cowboy boots | dark orange mini dress | Popular US Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

country western outfit idea | dark orange embroidered mini dress | cowboy boots | Top Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

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Six Ways to Wear a Pink Lace Top

Hello friends! I’m so excited to be launching a new look to my fashion posts this month!  My love for creating different outfits and finding as many ways to wear what is in my closet is strong, and I really wanted to find a way to bring that here to this space.  Earlier this spring, I tried out a few different post ideas and finally landed on showcasing multiple outfits in one post featuring a specific item, event, or style.  I hope these new posts will help you find new ways and more ways to wear the items shared here and give you some ideas for the items already in your closet. I still plan to sprinkle in individual outfits because sometimes an outfit just needs its own post.

If you have an item you would like to see featured and styled multiple ways, head to this dedicated page to make your request.  You may find it pop up in a future post.

This month will feature items styled across different seasons.  Being able to wear an item in 2-3 different seasons really adds value to it.  The more wears and use, the better return on your investment.

You may think light pink and lace is primarily reserved for spring, but with the right styling this pink lace top can also work for fall.  Heads up this lace top is not lined, and I’m wearing a white cami underneath it.  It’s a good thick lace.  I love the smock detailing and ruffle on the end of the sleeve.  It really dresses up the top.

SIX WAYS TO WEAR A PINK LACE TOP

FOR SUMMER & SPRING

WITH SHORTS
This outfit will work for both spring and summer.  The faded black shorts help lend a more boho and casual vibe to pink lace.  My light tan booties are perfect to pair with shorts in the spring season.  The lighter color works really well the light pink of the top.

summer outfit | long sleeve pink lace blouse | faded black jean shorts | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

pink lace top | faded black shorts | booties |earrings

WITH WHITE JEANS
A spring outfit roundup would not be complete without white jeans.  A pastel pink color and white compliment each other well.  White jeans help keep this pink lace top feeling dressed up.  I added in my block heel sandals to dress this look up even more.  This outfit would be perfect for brunch, Easter, or a shower event.

spring outfit | blush pink lace top | white skinny jeans | Everyday Style Blog Lady in Violet

pink lace top | white skinny jeans | block heel sandals | earrings

WITH LIGHT WASH JEANS & WHITE SHOES

Light wash jeans are one of my new must have jean colors.  The two lighter shades work really well together for a light and airy spring outfit.  To keep my outfit light and bright, I added in a white pair of shoes.

casual outfit | light pink lace blouse | light blue skinny jeans | white slides | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violetpink lace top | light wash jeans | white slides | earrings

FOR FALL

WITH FLARED JEANS
To transition this lace blouse into fall, I’m adding in darker colors.  For a dressy casual fall look, dark wash flared jeans are perfect.  The light pink really stands out next the dark blue.  Since this pink has more of an earth tone feel, I thought these dark tan heels really complimented the outfit.  This would work for casual office look, date night, or dinner with friends.

fall outfits | long sleeve light pink blouse | dark wash flared jeans | Top US Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

long sleeve lace top | flared jeans | heels | earrings

WITH DISTRESSED JEANS & LOAFERS

This outfit is the most versatile of the bunch working for both spring and fall.  Distressed jeans are an easy way to dress down a fancier top like this lace one.  To keep with the casual vibe, I paired it with my tan flats.  You could also add in a pair of tan booties for a more fall look.

casual fall fashion | baby pink lace blouse | distressed blue jeans | tan loafers | Petite Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

lace top | distressed jeans | flats | earrings

WITH BLACK JEANS  & MULES

Black is another color that really helps add contrast to the lighter pink of this top.  You could go with multiple shoe options here, a tall brown boot would work really well towards the end of fall.  For the early fall season, I’m really loving how this light pink works with the cognac brown of my mules.

fall outfit | light pink long sleeve top | black skinny jeans | brown mules | Casual Outfits Blog Lady in Violet

lace top | black jeans | brown mules | earrings

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What I Wore in August

summer outfits | casual fashion | hot weather outfit ideas | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Hello Ladies! Hope your weekend went well.  I celebrated my birthday all weekend long with a few mini celebrations with friends and family.  I was excited to pull out a few of my new dresses and things for the celebrations.  I also am still enjoying leftover birthday desserts for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

It was a hot one this month which meant lots of heat friendly outfits like shorts and tank tops.  As you saw from my Nordstrom Sale buys, I’m starting to add more basics and casual pieces while we continue spending most of our time at home.  I’m excited to start mixing in a few fall pieces as we kick off September and utilize some of those summer to fall transitioning tips that I’ve shared this past month.

Hope you all have a fabulous weekend and start to September!

summer outfit | short sleeve black tshirt | faded black jean shorts | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

black tee | jean shorts | sandals | bralette | sunglasses | c/o necklace

workout outfit | dark gray tank top | cropped black leggings | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

tank top | cropped leggings | sports bra | phone case

summer outfit | teal sleeveless dress | bow flat slides | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

c/o teal dress | bow flats

date night outfit | denim jumpsuit | black backpack purse | Petite Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

denim jumpsuit | black wedges | c/o backpack purse | earrings

summer daytime outfit | floral print maxi sundress | wedge sandals | Texas Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

floral print dress | similar wedges

casual outfit | white sleeveless top | gray leather flats | Popular US Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

white sleeveless blouse | dark blue jeans | ballet flats

summer fashion | blue tank top | faded black denim shorts | Casual Style Blog Lady in Violet

blue tank top | faded black shorts | white sneakers | c/o necklace | sunglasses

party outfit | dark orange embroidered mini dress | brown espadrille sandals | Popular Lifestyle Blog Lady in Violet

embroidered mini dress | similar wedges | stone bangles | lace bralette | earrings

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