Monthly Archives: February 2020

What I Wore This Month

cold weather outfit ideas | outfits with sweaters | Affordable Fashion Outfits Blog Lady in Violet

Anyone else feel like January lasted forever and February flew by?? I can’t believe that we are already at the end of the month!  Our weather fluctuated between spring and winter which is kind of normal February weather for us.  My outfits included layers and lots of lightweight sweaters this month.

I’m currently doing a closet clean out which always means I wear more older items from my closet.  You will see a few old or similar item links this month and probably next too.  My closet is currently overflowing, so it is a much needed clean out!  If you want to see what I’m purging from my closet, I’m posting some items in my poshmark closet.  I usually get rid of items that I haven’t worn in a year or so, items that no longer fit my style, and items that no longer fit.

Hope you enjoy this month’s winter outfits and don’t forget to take my spring reader survey HERE to help me create better outfit ideas for you!

winter outfit | gray sweater | black boots | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

c/o gray sweater | black jeans | boots | c/o small crossbody purse | silver necklace | sunglasses

workwear | gray lace long skirt | black turtleneck top | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

c/o black sweater | skirt (old from Chicwish) | gray mules | silver earrings

casual spring outfit | white floral tunic with distressed jeans | Everyday Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

c/o similar tunic | similar jeans | similar booties | c/o small purse | c/o earrings | sunglasses

winter work outfit | pink cashmere sweater with gray short skirt | Attainable Style Blog Lady in Violet

c/o pink sweater | similar skirt | black boots | silver earrings

casual outfit | off the shoulder sweater | white adidas sneakers | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

off the shoulder sweater | blue jeans | sneakers | c/o black backpack | belt 

business casual outfit | black blouse | white statement necklace | Popular Outfit Blog Lady in Violet

black blouse | dark wash skinny jeans | floral heels | similar necklace

casual outfit | rose graphic tee with green long cardigan | Casual Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

similar cardigan | rose tee (old from Express) | blue jeans | similar gray sneakers | c/o brown purse | earrings | sunglasses

business casual outfit | black bow sweater with bootcut dark blue jeans | Budget Friendly Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

c/o black sweater | bootcut jeans | similar heels | belt | earrings (old from baublebar)

cardio workout clothes | navy cropped top with teal leggings | Lifestyle Blog Lady in Violet

navy cropped workout tank | floral sports bra | teal leggings

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Gray Leopard Print Top + Spring Reader Survey

spring outfit | gray leopard print top with black skinny jeans | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

casual outfit | gray vneck blouse | short silver necklace | Houston Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

casual spring outfit | gray leopard print blouse | silver bracelet stack | Casual Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

spring outfits | gray printed blouse with black denim | Everyday Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Hello Hello! Kicking off the week with more animal print!  As much as I love the more realistic look of an animal print pattern, I’m also really loving the different color variations.  This gray leopard print top was a pretty quick add to cart because gray obsessed over here!  The v-neck cinch detail is a great way to make this top look a little nicer.  It’s perfect for work, weekends or date night depending on how you style it.

I created a fun date night or girls’ dinner out outfit.  I think this print looks perfect paired with black denim and silver accessories to play on the gray color.  If you want to add some color, you could add in a pink or burgundy skirt instead of jeans or toss on a colorful blazer or statement earring.

When I was thinking about what I wanted to share with you all this Spring, I realized that I have not done a reader survey in a few years.  I thought it might be fun to start up again with each season.  My hope when you visit the blog is that you find outfit inspiration and new beauty products to try out.  I’d love to be able to create posts tailored to what you need help styling or the types of beauty products you are interested in.  I created a super quick 5 question survey below, and I’ll use your answers when planning out what to share.  Thanks in advance for all of your thoughts and feedback!

Photography By: LA Photography

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casual fall outfit | gray leopard print top | black patent heels | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

casual outfits | gray leopard top | silver everyday necklace | Popular Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

dressy casual outfit | small black leather purse | patent heels | Chic Outfit Blog Lady in Violet

fall outfits | short sleeve leopard top with black skinny jeans | Daily Style Blog Lady in Violet

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Zebra Print Top

spring outfit | zebra print top | dark blue skinny jeans | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

casual outfit | zebra print top | double o buckle belt | Trendy Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

casual outfit | gold buckle black belt | tan crossbody bag | Petite Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

trendy spring outfit | zebra printed top | o buckle black belt | Casual Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

spring outfit idea | puff sleeve animal print top | dark blue denim| Southern Style Blog lady in Violet

I’ve already added a few new items to my closet for Spring, and almost all of them are prints.  In the past, I have gravitated to more solids with a few prints sprinkled in.  I can already tell this year is going to be different as I add animal and floral prints more into the mix.  I’ve always been a fan of beautiful spring floral prints.  Animal prints has been a slow add to my closet with a pair of shoes and like one top in probably the past year.

So far for spring though, I have already added 3 pieces! While leopard print may be the most popular animal print, I’ve leaned a little more to the zebra print.  I love stripes, and I’m sure that is a big part of why I am so drawn to this print.  It’s like an abstract striped top.  This top is the classic black and white look of this print.  I do love the color varieties like pink and gray that I’ve seen in other pieces.

For the spring season, I wanted to add a few nice casual tops to my wardrobe that had lots of versatility.  I had a few life changes from last spring with a new job that has a more casual style to a new relationship that means less first date dresses and outfits and more casual hanging out clothes.  I still want pieces for grabbing brunch or happy hour with my girlfriends.  So basically work to happy hour/brunch to casual date night.

Animal prints are really great to hit all of these marks.  This zebra print top is a nicer material for work, and the puff sleeve detail makes it fun for a night with friends.   It’s also casual enough for grabbing a quick bite to eat before settling in for movie night.  You can easily dress up this top with a pencil skirt, black jeans and heels, or pair it with a colorful straight leg slack.  I think blue and green would be really pretty with this print.

Stay tuned this spring for more animal print, some really pretty florals, and of course I still will be styling some great solid basics perfect for every closet.

Photography By LA Photography

casual spring outfit | animal printed blouse | light brown small purse | Texas Style Blog Lady in Violet

casual fashion | puff sleeve zebra print top | black amazon belt | Top Fashion Blogs for cute outfits Lady in Violet

casual outfit | light brown small crossbody handbag | zebra printed tee | Popular Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

spring fashion trends | zebra printed top | gold buckle belt | Top Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

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Chic Ivory Sweater

winter outfit | ivory sweater | flared dark blue jeans | Affordable Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

casual winter outfit | ivory boatneck sweater | tan crossbody purse | Petite Fashion Blogger Lady in Violet

casual outfit | tan brown crossbody bag | dark blue denim | Houston Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

winter outfit | ivory batwing sweater | tortoise earrings | Casual Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

casual winter outfit | light beige sweater | dark wash bootcut jeans | Budget Friendly Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

Well ladies, you are looking at my last winter outfit inspiration post of the season.  Later this week, I am officially moving us into spring, and I’m ready for it!  We had a mild winter which I always find so style confusing.  It’s winter so I want to pull out my sweaters, coats, and boots, but sometimes it’s warm enough for a short sleeve tee and jeans.  I really gravitated towards lighter sweaters this season including this super chic ivory sweater.

It’s a lightweight knit so great for the transitional times of the season or when it’s not quite making it to the normal cold winter weather.  I love all the details in this sweater like the boatneck neckline, texture detailing on the front, and batwing sleeves.  It easily dresses up any outfit.  You can wear this to work with pencil skirt, evening out with a light colored pleated midi skirt, or create a business casual look with jeans and heels.  If you are a fan of winter neutrals, this ivory sweater would be so good with a pair of white jeans and nude colored boots or heels.

We usually get one last cold front towards the end of February. Hopefully, I will get a chance to wear this sweater out a few more times.  The high today is expected to be 80 though, so Houston we may be officially hitting Spring!  I already started putting together some fun Spring looks to share with ya’ll, and just a warning – prints are in our future this season.  So get ready for it! I can’t wait to kick off the Spring season this week!

Photography By LA Photography

winter outfit idea | off white sweater | light brown crossbody bag | Popular Fashion Blog Lady in Violet

casual winter outfit | ivory sweater | petite fashion and texas style blog Lady in Violet

fall outfit | affordable bootcut jeans | tan suede heels | Top Fashion Blog for cute outfits Lady in Violet

dressy casual winter outfit | ivory cropped sweater | dark wash jeans for petites | Southern Chic Style Blog Lady in Violet

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