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Let Your Light Shine
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ASOS Printed Ruffle Sleeve Blouse, old | LOFT Trouser Pants in Marisa Fit | SAM EDELMAN Camdyn Pump | ELAINE TURNER Drew Black Clutch*ON SALE | KENDRA SCOTT Elisa Pendant Necklace, Tima Stud Earrings | NADRI Crystal Bangle | STELLA & DOT Renegade Cluster Bracelet | THE SHINE PROJECT Silver Bracelet | MAC Lipstick in Faux | ESSIE Under Where
Earlier this week, I mentioned the Thrive Blog Conference I recently attended to learn more about blogging. The opening speaker of the event was Ashley LeMieux of The Shine Project. My favorite thing about Ashley is that she saw a problem and was determined to help no matter how big or small. The Shine Project employs at risk inner city youth to help give them hope for a brighter future. Ashley taught herself how to make the jewelry that she would sell to help high school students in the area. As her business grew so did the number of kids she was impacting. She currently employs college students to help make the jewelry so they can pay for school. She believes in them and their futures, and works hard to give them hope that they can have a bright and beautiful tomorrow. She continues to spread the companies message and jewelry line in hopes of helping more high school students reach their dreams of attending college through the The Shine Scholarship Project and to become the future leaders of tomorrow. She has such an amazing and positive attitude, and it was very refreshing to listen and be inspired to put good back into our crazy little world. During a break, I headed back to her booth where she was selling some of the jewelry. Honestly, I had no idea what the jewelry was or would look like, for some reason in my head while she was speaking I started picturing little friendship bracelets or something like that. I was blown away by how beautiful and professional the jewelry looked! Staring back at me was gorgeous silver and gold jewelry at an affordable price! I decided to pick up the full silver bracelet to add to my arm stack for the day. They also have other stone and glitter colors to suit anyone’s favorite color. She also had some really cool necklaces displayed, and I’m really liking this silver layered set! It’s true what they say, one person really can change the world.
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Mixing and Matching
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BANANA REPUBLIC V-Neck Pullover, old [SIMILAR] | DANIEL RAINN Floral Tunic, Old | LOFT Skinny Ankle Pants in Marisa Fit | ENZO ANGIOLINI Finton Pumps | GIGI NY All in One Bag | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Slate | BAUBLEBAR Pave Links Bracelet, old [SIMILAR], Slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR] | GORJANA Zion Necklace | MAC Lipstick in Faux | ESSIE Under Where?
Is it just me or was that weekend shorter than normal?!?! I know bad joke, but hopefully everyone remembered to spring their clocks forward Sunday. Our Sunday was nothing but rain, which was actually quite fine for me. I haven’t been home on a weekend for a while and I had plenty to catch up on around the house! Now it is time to gear up for another work week! The beginning of spring is a great time to pull out some of my layering pieces for the office. We have occasional warm days, so I have started pulling out some of my warm weather items like this floral blouse. This blouse is something I normally wear on weekends in the summer with jeans or shorts, but I was determined to find something I could wear it with for the office. A thin pull-over sweater is one of my top transitional weather pieces for layering. I try to add a new pullover sweater color every year. I purchased this Banana Republic sweater last fall because I knew the color would work well with some of the prints I already owned. I like the shorter length to allow another top to peak from the bottom, and how the v-neck allows for the collar detailing of the floral blouse to show through too. The floral blouse is actually sheer which I liked for layering because it did not feel too heavy underneath the pullover sweater. If you are trying to get some more uses out of the items in your closet, layering them up is a great way to do it. The easiest way to start is by mixing a print and a solid with a similar color palate like the purple flowers on the print and the purple sweater. You can even flip and wear a printed top over a solid bottom layer. If you want to create a similar look, but do not have a pull-over, try buttoning up a cardigan leaving a few top buttons open. Now head to those closets and start mixing and matching, and if you are feeling really brave mix two patterned prints together!
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The Backup Plan
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PLEIONE Print Roll Sleeve Blouse | LOFT Scuba Pencil Skirt | SOLE SOCIETY Kimber Wedge Sandal | GIGI NY All in One Bag | GORJANA Zion Necklace, Chloe Large Studs, Mika Necklace | BAUBLEBAR slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR] | RAYBAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | STILA Stay All Day Lipstick in Fiery | ESSIE Fiji
You ever have those days where you stand in your closet completely undecided on what to wear? Or what usually happens to me, the outfit you had planned has one or more parts in the laundry basket? As frustrating as this is, I also have put together some of the most fabulous outfits in this moment. I am usually more experimental in mixing up pieces and often do not have the time to second guess or overthink an outfit decision. My look today is one of those last minute outfits for me. This top pairs amazingly with the skinny Loft moto pants that I wear on the weekly. When they are dirty which they very often are, I have to go for the backup plan. I have recently fallen in love with pairing my tunics with pencil skirts, so why not try out this checked print blouse with my top go to black pencil skirt from Loft. This is my second tunic blouse from Pleione, the first an amazing mixed media tunic. I love the cut and fit of their tops. I was actually on my way to check out at Nordstrom when I saw this top. The print initially drew me in, and when I saw that the brand was one I had a good experience with, I had to try it on. Definitely, a print I see wearing well into fall this year. With this outfit, I decided to break away from the normal black pumps and pencil skirt rut I sometimes fall into when rushed to get dressed in the morning. I love my pumps, but at the end of winter I am always itching to get back in my sandals and wedges. These wedges looked great a few weeks back with skinny jeans, and I am really liking how they pair with pencil skirts. A nice break from the usual, and often expected black pump.
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Spring Transition
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BANANA REPUBLIC Fitted Non-Iron Sateen Shirt | LOFT Modern Skinny Jeans, old [SIMILAR] | ALDO Heels, Old [SIMILAR] | ELAINE TURNER Drew Black Leather Clutch | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Silver Earrings in Slate, Elisa Necklace in Platinum Drusy | STELLA & DOT Renegade Cluster Bracelet | RAYBAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | ESSIE Fiji | MAC Lipstick in Faux
Some of the craziest weather months in Texas are the transitional ones! In one day, we can go from 80 to 40 which calls for a little planning ahead in the outfit department. I think the spring transition is my favorite of all the seasonal transitions. It might be because I much prefer the warmer weather, and February means warm weather ahead. Plus, I love wearing wedges, sandals, dresses, and tank tops! Dressing for transtional weather means wearing multi-functional pieces like a button down blouse. In the mornings, I keep the sleeves down for the cooler temps. Then in the afternoon, I can easily roll up my sleeves, and go enjoy a glass of wine on one of the fabulous patio bars in Houston. The spring transition is a fun time to start re-introducing some of those spring staples like wedges or a strapped heel where I might normally wear a riding boot.
I also use this time of year to get one last wear out of my favorite winter clothes. Some other fun outfit ideas for this time of year, pair your favorite sweater with shorts or an above the knee skirt and strapped heels or sandals. Love your riding boots? Pair them with skinny jeans and a tank top. What about those scarves? I love pairing mine with a solid colored t-shirt or tank top, jeans or shorts (depending on the temperature) and wedges. Have any other tips for transitioning your style between seasons? Leave them in the comments below, I would love to read them and learn more ideas!
Congratulations to Cynthia L. winner of my Mint Julep Boutique Gift Card Giveaway!! Thanks to all who entered and The Mint Julep Boutique!
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