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Styled 3 Ways: Black Tank Top
Happy Friday! Welcome to this month’s Styled 3 Ways. Since we are heading into summer, I wanted to share one of my summer staples – the black tank top. I own about 3 different black tank tops. These tops are great for layering during cooler months, and pairing with skirts, shorts, and jeans for warmer months.
I picked up this black tank top from Amazon. It comes in a 2 pack, so I order the black/striped combo. I love the overall fit on these. The straps are nice and wide to hide bra straps, and the front is not too low cut. In addition to wearing these out and about, I also love wearing them around the house as cozy loungewear.
For these 3 way posts, I thought it would be fun to be sure and give you not just 3 outfits, but 3 different occasions too. This month, I went with the 3 most needed – work, casual, and a night out. I hope you enjoy checking out these three ways to wear a black tank top.
WORK OUTFIT
Add a Blazer or Short Cardigan if needed for your office
Black Tank Top | Similar Skirt | Floral Heels | Tory Burch Bag (old) | Drop Earrings | c/o Short Necklace | c/o Long Necklace (15% off with code KarK15 until 5/31) | Silver Bangle | Silver Cuff
CASUAL OUTFIT
Black Tank Top | Distressed Jeans | Brown Booties | Circle Straw Bag | c/o Earrings | c/o Short Necklace | Long Necklace (old) | c/o Stone Bangles
NIGHT OUT OUTFIT
Black Tank Top | White Blazer | Dark Wash Jeans | Block Heel Sandals | Pink Clutch | c/o Yellow Statement Earrings | Gold Necklace | Gold Bangle | Cuff Bracelet
Thanks for stopping by today! If you have an item that you would love to see styled 3 ways, drop it in the comments below.
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Blue Off the Shoulder Top
Happy Monday friends!! How was your weekend? I went to 2 baby showers, ate yummy cake, sipped champagne, and caught up with my girlfriends. Somewhere in there, I also fit in some relaxing down time too. Overall, it was a pretty fabulous weekend.
This blue off the shoulder top has been on major repeat this month for so many of my lunches and dinners with friends! It’s a top you can easily dress up or down with a change of shoe or jean color. I wore this striped top with my dark wash jeans and block heel sandals for a dinner with friends (seen here on IG) and with wedges for a casual lunch date. You could also add in white jeans to dress it up a little. It’s a thin material, but not see through so good for warm or slightly cool weather.
I’m loving this light blue shade paired with my rose gold jewelry. With off the shoulder tops, I usually go without necklace and opt for a good statement earring instead. My rose gold earrings were PERFECT with this blue and white stripe for a casual spring outfit. Sometimes I feel like light blue is a good neutral for pairing with bold colors. A bright pink or yellow statement earring would work with this top too. Silver jewelry would also work really well with this light blue shade to keep the look more neutral and spotlight the blue more.
Thanks for stopping by and hope you all have a fabulous week!
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
c/o Blue Off the Shoulder Top | Dark Wash Jeans | Brown Wedge Sandals | Straw Circle Bag | c/o Rose Gold Earrings *on sale* | Bourbon & Bowties Bangles (one | two | three) | Nails: Essie Blanc
Photography By: Banavenue
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Rainy Day Blues
A little thing about Houston, it rains here quite a bit! A small but heavy rainstorm can easily cause mild street flooding. For a few years, it seemed we had some sort of bigger flooding event at least once or twice a year. Spring and summer seem to be when we receive the most rainfall, usually starting around April and running until the end of September. Being on the coast, some of our rain comes in from tropical disturbances in the Gulf of Mexico and occasionally a hurricane.
I honestly never really noticed how much it rained here until I became a blogger. I shoot the majority of my posts outdoors, and a rainy day equals a canceled shoot. You really start noticing how many rainy days you have when you need to go outdoors to shoot an outfit.
Over the years, I have built up a few rainy day must haves. This year I crossed another item off my list with my new lightweight raincoat. I’ve been wearing my sorority weatherproof parka for YEARS, and I kind of figured it might be about time to retire it! I really wanted something that was more like a long jacket and lightweight since I would needed it mainly during warmer months.
This Joules Right as Rain jacket is exactly what I was looking for! The material is thin and not heavy, so perfect for days with both heat and rain. It also folds up pretty small and fits in my purse. This also makes it PERFECT for travel! I also love the floral print to give it a little character. This raincoat comes in a few other prints and solids too.
Another one of my rainy day essentials is a good pair of rain boots. I picked up these Hunter boots a few years ago. My pair is foldable which I think makes them easier to walk in, but also easier to pack because they can fold in half at the ankle. Both of these items come in handy not only for heading into the office and running errands, but also when I need to take my dog out on a walk. And yes she of course has a mini raincoat too! The hooded raincoat means I don’t have to also carry an umbrella on our potty trips outside.
Thankfully we have a nice sunny weekend ahead for us! I have plans with friends this weekend, so I’m glad that we have some good weather in store. I might even take a stroll out to the pool! I hope ya’ll have a fabulous weekend!
| OUTFIT DETAILS |
c/o Lightweight Packable Raincoat | Striped Tee | Distressed Jeans | Black Foldable Rain Boots | Tote Bag | Gold Sophee Earrings | Nails: Essie Blanc
Photography by: Banavenue
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Styled 3 Ways: Little Black Dress
Happy Friday!!! I’m so excited for today’s post ya’ll!! So way back in my first year of blogging, I did a styled 3 ways post with a striped dress. I loved the idea of sharing different ways to wear the same thing in one easy post for you. It’s an idea that I’ve been wanting to bring back for probably about a year now. Well I finally decided to just sit down and do it already!
I’m planning on making this a monthly series and to have the main item be a mix of closet basics and trendy pieces. If you would love to see a specific item featured, leave it for me in the comments!
Let’s talk about today’s styling of a black dress multiple ways. I think everyone needs a little black dress in their closet. I own a shift dress, fit and flare, and this fitted body-con dress. I would style all 3 designs similarly to the way I styled this fitted dress.
This dress is hands down one of my favorites! I own it in 2 colors in sleeveless and 1 color in long sleeve. It’s currently marked down 20% in multiple colors including black.
Black Dress (20% off) | Leopard Flats | Pink Clutch | c/o Earrings | Bracelet
This first look would be perfect for date night! I know many of you love flats, so I paired it with my leopard flats for you. You could also add a fun pop of color heel too. I added in my color with my purse and statement earrings. A long gold pendant necklace is a great way to dress up the crew neck dress a little.
Black Dress | Wedge Sandals | Similar Denim Jacket | Circle Bag | Necklace | c/o Earrings
Next up, a casual outfit that would be perfect for grabbing lunch with friends. I love a black outfit paired with a brown shoe. It’s taken awhile for me to embrace the black/brown combo, but I’m totally loving it now. A denim jacket is a major closet staple and an easy way to change up a look and make a dress look more casual.
I again added a long pendant necklace and some fun rose gold statement earrings. For a casual bag option, I went with my new straw circle bag. I obsessed with this cute little bag, so be prepared to see it lots this spring and summer!
Black Dress | Cardigan | Sandals | c/o Necklace | c/o Earrings | Bracelet
This last look is perfect for a day of running errands. You could also slip on a neutral flat or heel for the office. I tossed on my beige cardigan to create a laid back look with the sandals, and I kept my jewelry pretty simple with a short gold necklace and small colored earring.
Which outfit is your favorite? 1, 2, or 3? And for a bonus 4th way to wear this dress, this post is how I originally styled this dress on the blog.
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