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How to Restyle a Dress
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EXPRESS Floral Dress, Old [SIMILAR | SIMILAR] | THE LIMITED Cardigan, old [SIMILAR | SIMILAR] | BELLE BY SIGERSON MORRISON Babita Wedge Sandal, Old [MORE WEDGES HERE] | G BY GUESS Ninza Pumps | GORJANA Horseshoe Ring,old Zion Necklace, Mika Necklace | Woven Clutch, Old | BAUBLEBAR Slim Hinge Bangle, Old [SIMILAR] Pave Links Bracelet, Old [SIMILAR] | RAY-BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Faux | OPI Taylor Blue
I bought this dress a few years ago to wear to a backyard party in the middle of July. It was one of those summers where the temperatures were already at 100 degrees in June. I wanted a light sundress that would be good for an early evening BBQ. I fell in love with this floral pattern because it has a darker background yet still lots of bright pops of color. I paired it with wedges and a clutch and had a fantastic time at my party. A month or so passed and I was dying to wear this dress again. I decided to restyle the dress from a weekend to office look. The bare shoulders and thin straps were my first office issue to tackle. The easiest fix for me was a short sleeved cardigan. I love how the purple shade compliments the floral color pattern of the dress. This cardigan is super lightweight and short sleeved so it works in warmer months. I wear this cardigan quite a bit in Spring and early Fall trying to get a few more wears out of some of my favorite dresses! I plan on looking for a few different colors this year. I also have a black and a white short sleeved cardigan because those colors go with everything! I have recently seen some fun white and dark pink blazers in stores and on friends, and I think they would also be a great way to make a summer dress more professional. The next change to make this office ready was the shoes. I can get away with wearing wedges in my office, but I know most are not so lucky. I swapped my sandals for a peep-toe nude pump. I chose nude because I love how it elongates the leg. This dress also looks good with dark brown heels. Best part of this outfit, you can easily transition to drinks on a patio after work by simply taking off your cardigan. It is just a small add and a quick swap, and you can take your favorite sundresses and make them a little more office friendly.
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A Little Lace
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FATE Lace Top, Old [SIMILAR | SIMILAR] | THE LIMITED Gray Pants, Old [SIMILAR | SIMILAR] | G BY GUESS Ninza Pump | ELAINE TURNER Drew Black Leather Clutch*ON SALE FOR UNDER $100 | WILDBLOOM BOUTIQUE Infinity Necklace | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Slate, Arden Bracelet | HOUSE OF HARLOW Symbols and Signs Bangle | STELLA & DOT Pavé Chevron Ring | NADRI Crystal Bangle | RAY-BAN Original Aviator Sunglasses | MAC Lipstick in Faux | OPI Taylor Blue
Lace details can exude such feminine sophistication when done just right. I found this top a year or two ago at Nordstrom Rack. I loved the design of the lace, and how I could wear it both to the office and with jeans on the weekend. It has portions that are completely sheer yet still parts that are a thin cotton to give some coverage. It came with a matching camisole so the colors blend together perfectly. I paired it with my lightest gray work pants because I think the light color helps enhance that feminine and sophisticated vibe. These pants are also a few years old from The Limited, but I linked a few others from there. The Limited and Loft are two of my favorite places to buy work pants. For starters, they both have great sales, and the length of their pants is perfect for my height when I wear heels. These pants are on the thinner side which is perfect for our hot summers! I kept my jewelry fairly light for this look because I wanted the lace details to really be the spotlight of the outfit! Plus, long necklaces sometimes catch on lace so you have to be careful which pieces you pair with your lace tops.
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ELAINE TURNER CLUTCH: One Sweater Two Ways Part One
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Gingham and Sparkle
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ZARA Checked Shirt, Old [SIMILAR | SIMILAR] | LOFT Scuba Pencil Skirt | NINE WEST Flax in Silver | PERRY STREET Selina Crystal Necklace** | HOUSE OF HARLOW Symbols and Signs Bangle** | SOPHIE HARPER Pave Taner Bar Mini Studs** | STELLA & DOT Pavé Chevron Ring, Renegade Cluster Bracelet | BAUBLEBAR Crystal Mason Ring | RAY-BAN Original Aviator | STILA All Day Lipstick in Fiery |OPI Taylor Blue
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Last week, I was one of the lucky few to preview the brand new Topshop/Topman store in the Houston Galleria. This is the first Topshop in Texas, and I am soooo happy it is in Houston! I love European brands like Topshop, H&M and Mango, but European sizing is a bit different which makes ordering online a task at times. Our local Nordstrom started carrying Topshop awhile back and I was so excited to finally be able to really shop this brand. I love the style of their clothes and the affordable prices! When I found out we would be getting a two-story Topshop, I was over the moon excited! I have been somewhat patiently waiting for this store to open for what feels like forever! I took my camera to snap a few pics, but the shopaholic in me took over and I ended up needing my hands to peruse all the amazing clothes. I picked up a few awesome spring pieces that I hope to have up on the blog soon! I did snap a few pics with my phone though, and the pictures are at the bottom of this post.
When deciding what to wear, I knew my latest Rocksbox statement necklace was the perfect piece to build my outfit around for the preview party. I tried out the special request feature on the Rocksbox site for this box, and requested a statement necklace with no color. This necklace was exactly what I had in mind. In fact, this whole box was very me! I have actually browsed websites looking at items very similar to all three of these pieces. I decided to pair my necklace with this bold black and white gingham top from Zara. I started the day out with the necklace over my shirt, but the fabric of the shirt and collar was not strong enough to hold the necklace in place. I ended up unbuttoning a few buttons and letting the necklace rest just inside the shirt which turned out to be just as gorgeous. I am so in love with this House of Harlow bracelet! Of all three items, it is the one with the highest chance of not being returned to Rocksbox. My FIRST MONTH FREE code LADYINVIOLETXOXO will be expiring in a few days, so if you want to try out this pretty fun jewelry subscription service for FREE on Rocksbox sign up soon! After your first free month, the fee is only $19 a month!
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ZARA CHECKED SHIRT: Layering for Fall
NINE WEST SILVER PUMPS: The Casual Professional
TOPSHOP/TOPMAN OF HOUSTON
Yes that is an escalator you see inside that window! The store is two stories with the Topshop for Women on the first floor and Topman on the second.
These fabulously dressed ladies great you at the entrance. How gorgeous is this white top?
I found the petite section! That sequin mini skirt is fabulous and amazing! I just need to think of somewhere I can wear it!
I took this picture because I love that green dress! The top portion is the racer-back cut which I think is so flattering on different body types. I also love the blue lines to create a slimming illusion.
One last look at some of the fun spring looks at our local Houston Topshop! I cannot wait to go back in and shop some more!
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Spring Work Look + Liebster Award
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H&M Blouse with Butterfly Sleeves | LOFT Gray Skirt, Old [SIMILAR] | GUESS Ninza Pump, Old [SIMILAR] | MARC BY MARC JACOBS Preppy Leather Hobo, Old [SAME BUT DIFFERENT COLORS] | KENDRA SCOTT Elle Earrings in Purple Jade, Arden Bracelet in Platinum Drusy | NADRI Crystal Bangle | KATE SPADE Mini Pave Bow Necklace, Old | ESSIE Fiji | MAC Lipstick in Faux
So I spent my entire weekend in the sunshine! I love that spring weather is not only here, but seems to be finally sticking around. I started ironing some of my skirts and spring work dresses Sunday night to prepare some spring work looks for the warm days this week. A pencil skirt and sleeveless solid color blouse is a go-to for me in the office clothes category. I love a great pencil skirt! This one in particular is a dark gray which I like to wear as something a little lighter in color and different than the normal black. I am also in love with this butterfly sleeve blouse from H&M. I own it in pink and white, and keep them in a good rotation through Spring and Summer. I love them not just because they are cute, but they do not need to be ironed! That is a huge plus for me!
You may be wondering what that last photo is all about. I have been nominated for a Liebster Award! This actually is the second time I have been nominated, and I feel so honored and lucky to have been chosen by fellow bloggers to receive this award. I have recently become more involved in my local blogger community and have met some amazing women who I love getting to know and share blogging ideas and knowledge with. I had no idea how amazing the blogging community was when I started this blog. So what is a Liebster Award? It is recognition from another blogger on a job well done, a welcome to the blogging community, and a chance to share a little about me with my readers and other bloggers. I first want to thank the first person who nominated me Style Savvy Sara, I totally procrastinated on posting this a couple months ago, but better than late than never right.
My current nomination is from Tina of Go Big or Go Home. She sent me 10 Questions to answer as part of my acceptance of the award. So here we go:
1- What’s your blog about? My blog is all about sharing my personal style and my fashion journey.
2- What did you want to be when you grew up? I wanted to be a teacher just so I could write on the chalkboard and because I wanted to decorate a classroom.
3- What is your favorite beauty product? I LOVE my Smashbox Jet Set Waterproof Eye Liner. It is kind of a cross between liquid and pencil that you apply with a eyeliner brush. It goes on smooth and easy and lasts all day long! I never leave the house without it on!
4- What brand is your favorite pair of jeans? I have recently started trying new brands out, but I will always go back to my first love of Lucky Brand. I still have some of the pairs I wore 10 years ago, and they still are in great condition!
5- Tell me about your favorite day in your life! This is hard I have a few, but I think the day I graduated college because I love that feeling I had of I can do absolutely anything I want in the whole wide world!
6- Why did you start blogging? I started because I wanted an outlet to talk fashion and share my personal style and outfit ideas.
7- Where is your favorite place in your house? I love my back patio, it’s really quiet and peaceful and a great place for morning coffee or evening wine.
8- Coffee or tea? COFFEE COFFEE COFFEE! I jokingly say I have to have at least one cup of coffee before I am ready to speak to anyone, on some days that is completely true too!
9- Tell me about your favorite DIY project. I am not very DIY at all, but I was super proud of myself for painting my bedroom a few years ago. It was a huge all day project I did all by myself, and I felt pretty accomplished and incredibly sore afterwards!
10- Where do you get outfit inspiration? I pull my inspiration from everywhere from pinterest to street style to friends. I also love reading other fashion blogs for their style tips.
I hope you enjoyed learning a little more about me! To wrap up my Liebster Award duties, I am going to nominate a few bloggers to answer the same questions I answered above! I have hung out with some fabulous and amazing Houston bloggers this week, so I am going to nominate some of my new local blogging buddies. I nominate Alice of Lone Star Looking Glass, Michelle of Becoming a Heath, and Elly of Uptown with Elly Brown.
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ELLE PURPLE JADE EARRINGS: The Casual Professional
MARC BY MARC JACOBS BAG: An Everyday Bag
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