Dress-Turned-Skirt

- outfit details - 
sweater || H&M
dress || Target
ankle boots || Charlotte Russe
clutch || J.Crew
necklace || Francesca's Collections
hat || Target
watch || Michael Kors

Who would've thought a $7 clearance dress from Target would also double as a great skirt option? I don't know what made me think of throwing a sweater over that dress, but I actually love how it turned out and plan on trying this look with other sweaters in the future! If you're looking to create new outfit options with clothes you already have, experiment and see which dresses you can style into "skirts"!

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{Mixing Prints} | Florals + Stripes + Leopard

- outfit details - 
sweater || Target
tee || Target
jeans || Old Navy
scarf || Target (gift)
bag || Michael Kors (gift)
ankle boots || Target (last fall)
earrings || Kendra Scott (gift)

I'm not quite sure how florals, stripes and leopard print can all come together without clashing and looking chaotic, but somehow in this outfit it works (at least to my personal liking!). This look is somewhat reminiscent of another "mixing prints" post I recently did here. The temperatures in Oklahoma still haven't quite dropped to legitimate "fall weather", but I've been bringing out my scarves, sweaters and ankle boots regardless!

Which prints do you like to mix-and-match? I'm always interested in experimenting with new combinations!

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{Closet Staple} Denim Vest

- outfit details - 
sweater || H&M
vest || Target
jeans || Target
ankle boots || Forever 21
headband || Charlotte Russe
rings || Forever 21
sunglasses || Forever 21
bag || Phillip Lim for Target
nails || Essie - "Ballet Slippers"

A denim vest is a great staple piece for your closet. The best thing about vests in general is their versatility to translate throughout all seasons. I found this particular denim vest at Target recently and have no doubt I will be looking for many excuses to wear it!

Other trends I'm loving right now are headbands/headscarves and layering midi rings. Forever 21 is a great spot to pick up various styles of midi rings at a low price, especially if you're wanting to experiment with the trend for the first time. (Tip: to avoid the grayish/greenish color that Forever 21 jewelry can leave over time, coat the inside of the ring with a light layer of clear nail polish.) They also have some great headbands/headscarves for spring and summer, again at low prices.

How do you guys like to style denim vests and what other trends are you experimenting with right now? I'd love to hear your feedback in the comments! Thanks for stopping by & have a wonderful Monday! :)

{Dressed Up} Boyfriend Jeans

- outfit details -
top || Ross
jeans || Target
heels || Charlotte Russe
clutch || J. Crew
watch || Michael Kors
lip color || Cover Girl Lip Perfection "Hot"

I'm surprised it's taken me this long to jump on the "distressed boyfriend jeans" train. I see them pop up on fashion blogs and the "street style" section of magazines all the time and always think to myself how much I like how they look, but it was one of those trends I was hesitant to try myself. My go-to jeans style has always been the "skinny jeans", occasionally mixing things up with my "flare jeans". I can already tell though that I'm going to be looking for an excuse to wear these jeans A LOT. I love the versatility of how they can be styled, plus they really are comfortable! My favorite way to style them so far is contrasting the distressed, edgy feel of the jeans with "dressed up" accents like a lace-collared blouse and a pair of strappy heels.

Thanks for stopping by! Inconsistent Oklahoma weather plus crazy schedules between my husband and I put a delay on posts for the past month, but I'm working to get back into a more consistent posting schedule! Have a great day!

The Perfect "Open Sweater"

- outfit details - 
sweater || Target
open sweater || Target
fleece-lined tights || Chinese Laundry
boots || Calvin Klein
bag || Phillip Lim for Target
scarf || H&M
rings || Forever 21 & Windsor
sunglasses || Target
lip color || MAC "Shanghai Spice"
nail color || Essie "Chinchilly"

A few reasons why I'm loving this open sweater from Target...

1. The "oatmeal" color makes it a great neutral option that can coordinate with many outfits.
2. Because of the "open" style, it can be easily layered on or off depending on fluctuating temperatures encountered throughout fall/winter days. 
3. The length of the sweater hits below the hips, so it looks great with leggings, skinnies, or fleece-lined tights (the shirt/sweater underneath the open sweater must hit below the hips though - that's my rule - and should be the universal rule - for leggings as "pants").
4. The leather trim is the perfect detail to make the sweater feel on trend and more of a statement piece than a basic sweater. 

Thanks for stopping by! To see this sweater styled a different way, check out this post from The Daybook! 

Black, Head-to-Toe

- outfit details - 
top || Target (older)
leggings || Charlotte Russe
flats || Target
head wrap || Charlotte Russe
bag || Phillip Lim for Target
sunglasses || Forever 21

Black, head-to-toe, is my go-to look on any given day that I'm in a hurry or just not feeling very creative in outfit designing. Fortunately, it's a classic, chic look that can be uniquely styled through accessories, like the feather-print head wrap & camo-print flats I incorporated in the outfit above.

On a sidenote, my band's (Warr Acres) new album "Hope Will Rise" - releases exactly one week from today! I'm encouraging everyone I know to pre-order the physical album at the discounted price of $10 before Oct. 29th when the album releases & the price goes up. You can also pre-order on iTunes! You can check out the live video recording of the title track "Hope Will Rise" here.

Thanks for stopping by! Have a wonderful Tuesday!

Fall Floppy Hat

- outfit details - 
top || H&M
jeans || H&M
booties || Target
bag || Phillip Lim for Target
hat || Target
necklaces || Forever 21
sunglasses || Target
watch || Michael Kors

It finally feels like FALL here in Oklahoma! To commemorate the lovely change in weather, I recently bought a floppy hat. Normally I stick to baseball caps or fedoras when it comes to hats, but I thought I'd give this style a try - and it turns out I actually love it! The relaxed look/feel of a floppy hat makes it a great accessory for any fall casual outfit. The change in weather has also inspired me to turn to burgundy/wine/plum colors for my lips & nails. I look forward to creating more fall looks in the coming weeks - bring on the sweaters, boots, scarves & floppy hats!