11.08.2011

While working with a client this weekend, I was emphasizing the importance of layering different patterns, textures, and colors into an outfit in order to make the overall look more interesting.  I tend to show less layering on the blog because it is a bit harder to convey in outfit collages, but it's an important technique to employ when trying to create a finished look.  There is a limit to the number of different layers, fabrics, colors, patterns you put into one outfit, but if you use complementary colors and thin layers, the end result will be a polished, well-thought out look.

Although this look only has a blouse and a blazer layer, there are many different textures that make up the overall look.  The flowy, polka dotted blouse with the ochre structured blazer create an interesting look on top.  Add a tortoise shell link necklace on top of the silky blouse, and then finish it off by adding in another color/texture combo in the form of the red, crocodile clutch.

So tell me, do you layer?  What are your favorite layering combinations?  Does it make you feel more finished?

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Friday's Fancies - 10.07.2011

Since we're at the onset of Fall, blazers are a very pertinent item of clothing.  They are perfect for days where the temperature is fluctuating because they're easy to layer and take off or put on when the temperature dictates.  This week, I've featured mostly casual looks, so I decided to dress things up today to give you some inspiration for your weekend.  If it's already cool where you are, throw in a pair of black tights with this look to warm your legs, but this would also look perfect with bare legs!  Today marks the first Friday that I am linking up to {AV} of Long Distance Loving's Friday's Fancies!  This week the subject matter of choice was blazers! 

Earrings / Bracelet 1 Bracelet 2 / Blouse / Blazer / Shorts / Purse / Booties / Nail Polish

9.21.2011

Running errands can seem so much less tiresome if you take a few minutes to put yourself together before you run out the door.  I know I have a pretty big reader base of Moms and I want to help you understand that dropping the kids off at school and grocery shopping can be so much more fun if you take 15 minutes to put together an outfit that makes you feel good.  Don't have 15 minutes in the morning to make a proper outfit?  Take 15 minutes after you put the kids to bed to check the weather for the next day and survey your closet for possible options, that way when the craziness of the day starts, you aren't grabbing your yoga pants and sweatshirt in a moment of weakness.  Heels not an option?  Find a pair of lower wedges or swap out the flair jean for a straight leg pant and wear flats instead!  Fashion has no strict rules and the opportunities are endless to make different looks fit your life.

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