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Tips for Dressing Up a Cardigan
A girlfriend of mine and I were chatting a few weeks ago about how cozy and comfy long cardigans are for fall and winter. Her one issue with them is how to create a dressier look with one. I think many people instantly think casual outfit with booties and tshirts when they think of a cardigan outfit. She asked for some tips to dress up her jeans and cardigan looks and the idea for this post was born.
One way to easily dress up a long cardigan for fall is to layer it over a material like silk, satin, or lace. These materials have a dressy factor on their own and will give your cardigan a slightly more luxe look when partnered together. The deep v and cross neck detail on this satin top also helps amp up the statement factor of this look.
Another way to dress up a cardigan is to add a killer pair of shoes. I usually lean towards a great pair of heels to dress up an outfit. Not a heels person, grab an animal print or colorful pair of pointed toe flats.
Last tip, add some great jewelry. You can stick to your classic solid pieces or add in some colorful statement pieces. Either way, jewelry is another easy way to dress up any outfit especially a long cardigan.
On the hunt for even more long cardigans this season, don’t forget to check out my post from earlier this week rounding up my top picks of the season! Want help styling an item from your closet this season? Leave me a comment and you may see it in a future outfit post!
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
Black Cardigan | Gray Cross Front Blouse | Dark Wash Jeans | Snakeskin Heels | Black Crossbody Bag | Silver Sophee Earrings | Silver Bangle | Cuff Bracelet
Photography By: Banavenue
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Comfy Fall Outfit with Pink Sneakers
Happy Friday friends! Don’t be alarmed, I’m not only wearing flat shoes in today’s post, but flat sneakers. Yes it is true, I do on occasion like a really comfy pair of flat shoes for running errands or attending certain fall events that require lots of walking and standing. I recently added 3 new pairs of sneakers to my closet because I had worn out my 2 older pairs. Don’t worry, my heels, booties, and wedges are not going anywhere!
I find casual sneakers are perfect for running errands on weekends. When adding casual sneakers to my wardrobe, I try to find pairs that can work with jeans, leggings, shorts, and dresses. These pink sneakers fit the bill on this one. First off, super cute with a casual jeans and tee outfit, but they also work well with shorts and casual dresses. I did find they run a bit big and suggest going down half a size.
Keeping with my comfy fall outfit theme of the day, I paired my sneakers with a super comfy and cozy gray knit tee. The tie front design is great for my petite height especially when paired with a flat shoe, since I’m losing that long leg illusion from a heel. In addition to errand running, this outfit would be great for travel, kid’s weekend events, or a casual family day.
Speaking of family day, I have a weekend filled with family activities from my aunt’s birthday celebration to a family reunion. A comfy fall outfit like this one will definitely be on deck for at least one maybe both of my family events this weekend. I hope you guys have a great one and thanks for stopping by!
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
Gray Twist Front Top | Blue Skinny Jeans (same style, slightly different color) | Pink Converse Sneakers | c/o Black Backpack Purse | c/o Hoop Earrings | Silver Bangle | Cuff Bracelet
Photography By: Banavenue
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How to Wear Olive Pants in Fall
Hello friends! How was your weekend? Mine was pretty fun. A few friends and I attended the Greek festival on Saturday. It was my first time attending, and it was really fun. We enjoyed greek food, greek wine, and greek dancing. Afterwards, we stopped by the bar where my boyfriend and I had our first date! Overall it was a pretty event filled Saturday, so we followed it up with a pretty lazy Sunday filled with watching football.
Houston is finally getting some cool fall weather at the end of this week, and I am ready for it! While I tend to gravitate to blue, black and gray denim during the fall, I do think it’s fun to keep an olive pair of pants in the mix. One of my top tips on how to wear olive pants in fall is to pair with other neutrals or earth tones. A black top is an easy pairing for olive pants. I also added in a light beige cardigan and brown booties and tote bag to play on the earth tone colors. All together it creates the perfect casual fall outfit. The shade of the pants will also make them work in the spring too!
I hope you all have a fabulous week ahead!
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
Beige Cardigan | Black Tee | Olive Pants | Brown Booties | Tote Bag | Similar Necklace | Drop Earrings | Similar Gold Bangle
Photography By: Banavenue
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White Wrap Blouse
Happy Friday! I don’t think there is a more classic and easy look than a white top with jeans and heels. It’s such a good combo to create a slightly dressy, but also casual and effortless outfit any time of year. With hight waist jeans growing in popularity, I have added a few shorter tops into my closet that pair well with this jean style.
This white wrap blouse is so cute with jeans and the silkier type material adds an instant dressiness to a jeans look. I opted to pair it with my tan suede heels to keep the overall look more classic. You could change it up with a fun color or print. I did still add a little bit of wow factor with my pink statement necklace. This top has the perfect neckline for short chunkier necklaces.
I also plan to layer this top under jackets and cardigans this fall and winter season. It will be cute with boots for a casual look or skirts and work slacks for an office outfit.
I hope ya’ll have a fabulous weekend!
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
c/o White Blouse | Dark Wash Skinny Jeans | Tan Suede Heels | Similar Clutch (mine is Clare V) | c/o Pink Statement Necklace | Similar Gold Bangle | Cuff Bracelet | Links Bracelet | Gold Drop Earrings
Photography By: LA Photography
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