Outfits – Page 4

Plan Your Look

Posted on April 23, 2015April 23, 2015 by KSSBelle

How many times have you woken up in the morning, walked into your closet and said “I have nothing to wear,” even though your closet is full of wonderful clothes to wear? This happens to me so many times that I would be embarrassed to put a real number on it. Just ask my husband, he’s a numbers guy, so he may actually have the real number (And, Honey, I don’t want to know). Of course, that statement is soon followed by “I need to go shopping asap!” He just patiently listens until my little “fashion fit” is over. We always laugh about it after the fact, but it’s “real” to me in the moment. To a girl who LOVES fashion, it’s a crisis, even though deep down I know it’s not.

I love my clothes, I truly do, but let’s face it, we all get bored with them sometimes. And, sometimes, all we need is to do is to plan a little bit better. And, especially on those mornings where you don’t want to/have time to think about putting your look together.

So, if you follow me on instagram, you will know that I have been putting together outfits. It’s called “Plan Your Look” with Fancy Says Have A Ball. It’s a simple way to get inspired with clothes you already have in your closet. Just call me your “online stylist!” I love putting “looks” together, and even more so, if I am helping you, too. You’ll get a preview of each week’s outfits, if you follow me on instagram.

Some of the pieces I have owned for many years, and some I have just added to my closet. It’s fun to mix the old with the new, and it’s even better when it something all new! Every week, I plan to post several of my “plan your looks” on the blog. It might help you on those days where you want to look your best, but can’t see past getting your first cup of coffee in hand, and your long to-do list.

I plan to include outfits for any occasion you may have to attend. Whether it’s for work, church, a play date, a girls night out, or a date night. My hope is that you can find inspiration to go back and “shop” in your closet, and get ready with confidence!

This look would be great for a date night, church, or a night out with your girls! You could add a blazer to it, and a pair of flats to make it a work look.

This would be great for work, church, or a date night. Change out the tote for a clutch at night. An all black outfit is so chic, no matter what the occasion.

If your office has “casual” Fridays, this would be cute for work. It’s also a great look for the weekend, running errands, brunch, play dates or a movie date night.

This look is perfect for work, a date night or girls night out.

Another great look for work (you could add a cardigan or blazer), a cookout, a date night, brunch or even a play date.

Perfect for running errands, a play date or brunch.

A dress is so simple to dress up or down. The flats make it perfect for work or a play date. Add heels, and it’s a casual date night look.

I hope y’all found this helpful. I now have no excuse for the next week to say “I have nothing to wear!”

Boyfriend Jeans

Posted on April 22, 2015April 23, 2015 by KSSBelle

The boyfriend jean trend has been around for awhile now. And, I will be the first to say, at first, I loved it, but only on other people. Since my style has always been pretty “tailored” looking, I didn’t really jump on the bandwagon, until now.

In the past, when I tried the “boyfriend style” jeans on, it was either my tops felt too dressy or my pointy toe shoes “didn’t look quite right” with them. However, the longer the trend has stayed around, it has grown on me, a lot. I love the fact that you can wear it either super dressy or super casual. A very versatile jean. Versatile may as well be my middle name, because that’s what I want in my closet – versatility. And, lots of it. Just ask my husband, if it’s not versatile, then I don’t buy it.

I bought my first pair from j.crew factory after I had my baby, and let me tell you, they are so comfortable. I love jeans, and to have a little more “wiggle room” is welcomed, especially when I was trying to lose the last of the baby weight. They are the perfect style for that post baby look you want, and even well after you’ve lost the weight, like I have.

Below are some of my favorite boyfriend style jean looks.

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Do you like “boyfriend style” jeans? If so, do you wear them dressed up? Dressed down? Or do you wear them somewhere in between these two ways? What brands of these jeans do you love best? I’m looking to add my second pair now.

J.Crew Factory Sale

Posted on April 20, 2015 by KSSBelle

Happy Monday, Everyone! I hope you all had a great weekend, I know we sure did! And, as hard as Mondays can be, J.Crew Factory just made it a little bit brighter!

If you subscribe to the J.Crew Factory emails, then you know that they are having a major sale right now, so now’s definitely the time to stock up for Spring/Summer.

Here are my favorite picks out of the sale! Happy Shopping!

Factory Printed Racerback Tank

I love the navy/red stripe combo. You can dress this up or down for day or night.

Factory Crossback Linen Tee

This tee is really pretty in the back. I love the surprise crossback. The scalloped and eyelet detail are nice finishing touches. This top would look great with white jeans and tons of shorts.

Factory Linen Lace Tee

This top is pretty and feminine. The mint color is perfect for this time of the year. I love the lace.

Factory Striped Infinity Shirt

You can always use a classic button up in your closet. The navy and white stripe is great for mixing with tons of different prints. Stripes like these are considered a neutral.

Factory Pleated Stripe Short

Love, love, love these shorts. The nautical stripe says “Summer is here.”

Factory 5″ Printed Stretch Chino Short

These shorts are a happy, floral print. These would look great with the navy top above or the navy and white stripe button up shirt with the sleeves rolled up. These shorts are a nice length for all of us tall girls out there.

Factory Printed Tank Dress

I really like the simplicity of this dress. The neckline is flattering, too. Add a blazer for work, or a pashmina for date night, and you’re done.

Factory Pleated Dress

The pleated skirt was what caught my eye on this dress. I love the clean, crisp look of a white dress in the Summer. You can add bright heels and accessories to really make your outfit stand out. Endless outfit options with this one.

Factory Trench Coat

I LIVED in my trench coat in college. You can add this to any outfit, and you will immediately look pulled together. An investment piece, yes, but one that is well-worth it.

Factory Floral Gemstone Cuff Bracelet

Navy, pink and teal – what a beautiful combination.

Factory Golden Cuff Bracelet

This bracelet is perfect for every day. I would wear it with my watch. A style staple that you can layer or wear alone.

Factory Suede Demi-Wedge Sandals

These sandals are chic. Enough said. You will be glad you bought them. The low heel is nice for anyone with little ones.

So, that’s my round up of this great sale going on. I hope y’all have a happy day and even happier snail mail day later this week after ordering from this sale!

Lilly Pulitzer for Target

Posted on April 16, 2015April 16, 2015 by KSSBelle

I am so thrilled that Lilly Pulitzer partnered with Target, and in just a few short days it will be available in stores and online. I am literally jumping for joy! Lilly Pulitzer’s stuff is so happy and bright, and now affordable, just in time for Summer.

Below are my top picks from the collection coming soon!

Satin Dress Boom Boom

I love the shape of this dress and the Kelly green color, too. It would be great dressed up or dressed down. You could wear this on a date night, to a pool party or a cookout.

Halter Top – Pineapple Punch

A halter top is a very flattering fit for most. I love the bright yellow. This top would look great paired with white jeans. The pineapple print reminds me of my honeymoon – when we sipped pina coladas overlooking the ocean and poolside every day.

Scarf with Tassels – Boom Boom

The pink and Kelly green combo is perfect. This scarf would make any outfit even happier.

Straw Tote Bag – Happy Place

The name says it all. Happy Place? I love the gold, tassel and pineapple finishing touches too. A great Summer time bag.

Gold Sandals – Pineapple

The sandals are classy, check. Will go with literally everything, check. Are flat, and are great for chasing a little one around that just started walking, check. Are adorned with a pineapple, check, check. Who could pass these up? I know I can’t.

Giraffe Necklace – Gold

Giraffes and elephants warm my heart. This one would be such a sweet addition to my jewelry box.

Porcelain Pineapple – Serving Bowl

We host a lot of holidays and dinners for family and friends. This would be a great serving dish for appetizers! It would also make a great hostess gift.

Napkins with a Pom Pom Trim

Did someone say “Pom Poms?” Sold.

What are you excited about in the Lilly Pulitzer collection for Target? I love Lilly Pulitzer’s style. These items just may be on my birthday wish list, too. So, if you’re needing a great gift item for a friend or family member, you may want to get to Target early on Sunday because I have a feeling these items are going to be gone, fast. Plus, don’t forget, Mother’s Day is right around the corner as well!

Introducing “If Money Grew On Trees…But Since It Doesn’t” Series

Posted on April 14, 2015April 14, 2015 by KSSBelle

I want to introduce you to a series called “If Money Grew On Trees…But Since It Doesn’t” with Fancy Says Have A Ball blog.

Before I go on, I want to preface this post with a few thoughts for you so you can understand where I am coming from and where I am going with this series.

I follow a lot of great blogs, and when I say great, I mean they are amazing. I read them like they are another newspaper, my fashion newspaper, every day. It’s part of my morning routine with my second cup of coffee (once the baby goes down for a nap). And some of them post about some absolutely beautiful clothing/accessories, etc. I think their content is always fabulous and flawless. The one thing I do notice though is that some of the pieces they are featuring are way out of my price range. I think it’s wonderful that they can afford those pieces. I really do. I also know that some of those items are “gifted” pieces from vendors as well. So, please know that I don’t hold any of this against any of those amazing bloggers, but to be honest, not all of us out in this blogging world can afford those pieces. So, that brings me to the new series I am introducing to you today, “If Money Grew On Trees…But Since It Doesn’t.”

I love fashion, always have, but I have always been on a budget, my whole life. I remember since I could read fashion magazines, I have used them as a source of “inspiration” for my closet. Who doesn’t right? That’s the purpose of them for me, and probably most. I could never afford most of the items featured in the magazines, and that’s OK. I would just “study” the styles for each season, and incorporate what I loved into my closet, on a budget.

Quick story – Many years ago, my parents taught me the value of a $1.00 (Thanks Mom & Dad). I babysat, was a lifeguard, worked in various retail jobs over the holidays and Summers. I also worked two internships that were paid internships as well. My parents said that my paycheck was my money to do with it what I wanted (encouraging me to save 15% of every paycheck, as well). They knew I would appreciate the items I would buy with my own paycheck a whole lot more, rather than them just handing me a credit card and saying “have fun.” So, slowly, but surely, I started building my wardrobe, that to this day, I LOVE. My Mom taught me how to shop well. She always sent me to the back of the store to check out the sale/clearance racks first. Instead of shopping at the beginning of the season, I did most of my shopping at the end of the season to get the best deals. The clothes are just as good as they were full price, I just wanted to pay less for them. She and I also share the same LOVE for Marshalls, TJMaxx and Homegoods. Now, I will say, the one thing I tend to “splurge” on are my pants. I am 5’10, so finding pants on sale in my length is never easy. I am fine with paying a little more for my pants, because I consider them an “investment.” I still have pants that I bought from jcrew in college, and dress pants I wore during my business internships. I guess some would call them vintage at this point, I would just call them “classic.” Of course, my parents would fill in a lot of items in my closet, too, but for the most part when I started working, I started buying my own clothes that I “wanted” versus what they bought for me, which was what I “needed.”

So, the point of this series is to point out that you can still look and feel great, even on a budget. In each post of this series, I plan to post my top picks each season at places such as Target, Ann Taylor LOFT, Gap, Old Navy & more shops like these. I will also feature my favorite home decor on a budget as well. (I LOVE consignment shops!)

If money did grow on trees, it would be great, but since it doesn’t, it doesn’t mean we have to compromise our style, we just have to shop a little smarter, that’s all.

If you’re on a budget like me, how do you shop smarter? What are your favorite go-to shops? Don’t you love that feeling when you know you got a great deal on a really good item? I know I sure do!

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Outfit Inspiration – Spring/Summer 2015

Posted on March 31, 2015 by KSSBelle

I cannot tell you how excited I am about wearing Spring/Summer clothing this year. When I was working in a freezing office 5 days a week, it was hard to get excited about cute dresses, shorts and lightweight tops (except for on the weekends). I worked in retail, so I could get away with a little bit more casual dressing, if I wanted to, but I just didn’t feel like it was professional.

Now that I’m a SAHM, I feel like a whole new world of Spring/Summer dressing is waiting for me. I cannot tell you how giddy I am that I can finally wear pretty dresses and summer tops with shorts/jeans & flip flops daily, if I want to.

My closet definitely has a lot more career pieces in it right now, but that’s all about to change my friends!

Here are just a few Spring/Summer outfits that are inspiring me right now. A few of them are Olivia Palmero’s style (who doesn’t love her style, right?). She’s always put together, and her outfits are effortlessly chic.

What style(s) inspires you? Who’s style inspires you? What are you looking forward to wearing most this Spring/Summer?

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Dress Up Time – Easter Edition

Posted on March 26, 2015March 26, 2015 by KSSBelle

Easter is literally right around the corner! I just love this holiday, just as much as Christmas, it’s so special. As a kid we always had a special outfit for each holiday. Now, that I have a family of my own, I want to instill the same tradition for my family each year. There are SO many styles out there to choose from, too. I am not a “everyone has to match” kind of person, but for some that is fun, so each to their own. I think the matchy-matchy looks are darn cute, but I typically like the traditional/classic route when it comes to holiday outfits. I like for each outfit to reflect everyone’s personal style.

I’ve rounded some of my favorite Easter looks for the entire family. Some of the items are “in my dreams only,” but “a girl can dream, right?” I’m pretty sure you’ll know which ones those are right away. Either way, Happy Shopping!

For the Beau:

Brooks Brothers Non-Iron Regular Fit Gingham Dress Shirt

I love anything “gingham” for my husband. He loves blue, so this is the perfect Easter shirt.

IZOD Straight-Fit Travel Flat Front Wrinkle Free Dress Pants

My husband actually owns these pants, and loves them. They are lightweight, dressy and classic.

Brooks Brothers Bow Tie

Funny story, my husband refuses to wear a bow tie. I LOVE them. If your guy wears them, this is my pick for Easter.

Nunn Bush Westby Slip-On

These shoes are classic and I really like the saddle tan for the Spring/Summer months.

For the Belle:

JCrew Scalloped Trim Dress (Now 40% off)

I actually got this dress as a gift recently. I am really loving anything navy lately. I’ve gone the seersucker route before, so this is a nice change.

Kate Spade New York Celeste Heels

Kate does it again. I do not own these, but a girl can dream. I am dreaming of adding these to my closet one day! (ha)

Handpicked Large Cream Pearl Earrings

LOVE, love, love pearls. A classic. Need I say more?

Kate Spade New York Spring Forward Wicker Frog

Again, dreaming. But, I do love the frog. My Mom actually told me a few years ago that Frog stands for “First Rely On God.” Perfect.

For the Mini Belle:

Jayne Copeland Stripe Organza Dress

This dress is darling. Who doesn’t love the combination of pink, stripes and a bow?

Nina Danica Flat

Pink shoes topped with a bow. Done.

White Hair Bow

Every little girl needs a pretty hair bow.

For the Mini Beau:

IZOD Seersucker Suit

Seersucker. Another one I cannot get my husband to wear, but as a Momma, I can dress my kids in whatever I want, until they reach a certain age. I am living this one up.

IZOD Clover Plaid Bowtie

So cute, and a bright finishing touch to his seersucker suit.

Natural Steps Clay Oxford Shoes

These oxfords are classic. They come in all sorts of different colors. I prefer the navy.

So, how do you like to dress your family up for the holidays?

Tassel Talk

Posted on March 17, 2015May 11, 2015 by KSSBelle

Tassels are the topic of the day for me. I am not one to jump on the trend bandwagon, but this one might be an exception. I think the “tassel trend” is just plain fun, almost as fun as pom poms, but to me, pom poms are my favorite, always will be. Tassels can be colorful or classic in color, and they can range from jewelry, to keychains to the closure on a clutch (I love a good clutch with a winning, tassel finish). Tassels are feminine and flirty, and are a happy addition to any outfit or accessory. Here’s to tassels this Spring/Summer!

And below are just a few I have my eye on…

Bauble Bar Gold Tassel Necklace

I really like this necklace because of the multiple tassels, yet the gold is classic. You can pair this necklace with anything casual or dressy. The price is fantastic, too!

Tassel Fold Over Clutch (in 3 colors)

This clutch is simply chic. Again, it’s a great go-to for a date night, or for throwing in a diaper bag for a quick way to find your essentials. The price is right, too.

Steve Madden Blagoon Tote (Coral)

I love the design of this tote. I am extremely (!) picky about the shape of my handbags. This one is structured just the way I like it, and it looks like it can hold everything I need for my twinkle toes!

Tassel Bracelets (Gold & Wood Beads)

These bracelets can take any outfit from OK to happy in an instant! I love the fact that your supporting Etsy businesses, too. These would make a super, cute gift idea as well.

Kate Spade Leather Tassel Keychain

And leave it to Kate…this tassel key is the perfect color, and it’s a super cute way to always find your keys. Do I need another excuse? I think not. Does she ever disappoint? Never. (p.s.- kate spade diaper bags are a must if you’re expecting or already have a little one(s)!)

You can always bet I will save the “best” for “last!”

Happy Shopping!