Styled by 5 Featuring Jane

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Each month myself and four other boss blogger babes have been styling the same piece of clothing and since we all look and think differently from each other (hair, religion, location, skin, size, height, style…all of the above), you’ll get five totally different looks. That means you’ll get to see what I style, on other body types so you can find something that is best for you!

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Not only because this is my 300th blog post, but this Styled by 5 is a little extra special. This month we’ve partnered up with Jane, to style this Cents of Style foil gold graphic tee.

This month my outfit is all about dressing up the casual. Casual doesn’t have to be boring, which is a misconception that many people have.

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Jeans and a tee can mean a lot of things, by opting for camo print Zara bottoms and adding a blazer and heels, you have a look that can be worn to brunch or a night out.

Change into a pair of Converse and you easily run all your errands, while still looking super chic.

There is going to be something fun happening over on Jane’s Instagram a little later today, so make sure to be on the lookout for that. And, as always, don’t forget to check out Deidre, Kaylynn, Jacque, and Alexis, Styled by 5 posts too!

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Steve Madden Shoe Looks for Less

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Majority of my shoe collection consists of Zara and Steve Madden. I’ve had my eye on a few pairs of new shoes, but I’ve been trying to save and didn’t really want to spend anything over $100 on just one pair.

They were still in my shopping cart, that is until a recent trip to the mall.

Charlotte Russe was one of the stores that I went to most often in college. Now, I kind of walk by it and look in but keep it moving. It’s more of my younger sister’s taste than of my own. She’s more Wet Seal, I’m more H&M.

Almost serendipitously, I went in and saw a few very familiar shoe looks. Styles similar to Steve Madden’s Slithur, Carrson and Sassey for a whole lot less!

If you don’t know, Charlotte Russe almost always has some huge sale going on. This time? Buy one pair of shoes, get one for $10. So, obviously, I got four pairs. All for less than one of the pairs of Steven Madden shoes I’d been wanting.

The only drawback is that Charlotte Russe doesn’t carry half sizes. As someone who wears a 7.5 size shoe, this can be huge. Luckily, the size 8 shoes (except for the tan chunky heeled ones) fit pretty much perfectly.

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2 Ways to Wear Something: Leopard Print Skirt

Not the first time I’ve mentioned this, but although Agnes & Dora is best known for it’s amazingly comfortable leggings, their other items are equally as comfy and cute!
Agnes & Dora skirt two ways.

What I like most about their leopard print skirt (other than the leopard spots, obviously…), is the fact that it looks great both dressed up and kept casual.

leopard print pencil skirt

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Holy chic! Right?

Holy chic.

The second way is actually how I wore it to The Lady Project Summit this past Saturday. Oddly enough, I started to prepare for the summit by mentally picking out my outfit.

Major fail!

I ended up not having anything ready until after I did my makeup that morning.

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Who What Wear Cape Blazer outfit

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Even though my outfit was kind of just quickly thrown on, I like to think I looked very much so put together. (I attribute that to the cape blazer.)

What do you think?

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Styled by 5 featuring NoVae

Each month myself and four other boss blogger babes have been styling the same piece of clothing and since we all look and think differently from each other (hair, religion, location, skin, size, height, style…all of the above), you’ll get five totally different looks. That means you’ll get to see what I style, on other body types so you can find something that is best for you!

NoVae Styled by 5

Wrap shirts and dresses aren’t typically my style, but this NoVAe top is very me. So, for this look I went with the most me things in my closet, including my favorite pair of destroyed jeans and everyday Gap flats.

Don’t forget to check out how Deidre, Kaylynn, Jacque, and Alexis, styled it too!
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I get a lot of compliments on bucket bag, and people often ask me where I got it. The answer is Old Navy, so the next time you’re there, you have to make sure to check out their accessory selection!

Styled by 5 NoVae

As for jewelry, I like bold, but I love dainty. More so, I like classic pieces that are timeless or meaningful. My necklaces represent my name and my zodiac sign.

Double the meaning because I layered them.

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As a whole, this outfit is basically what I would consider my go to daily uniform.

It may be a little more risqué, but I totally want to try wearing this Novae top without a tank top underneath. What do you think?

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2 Ways to Wear Something: Halftee Top

Crop tops aren’t something that I typically wear.

Not because I don’t like them, just because…

And I also don’t own many. Or really any. And when I received this Halftee top, all I could think of is what I could wear it under. Or even over. I mean, it’s perfect for layering.

And reversible.

Then, I thought why not just wear it.

Layer it, but in a way that’s maybe not so modest.

Halftee Top

I read somewhere that culottes were no longer in.

And to that, I say, suck it.

I like them. I’m going to wear them.

This pair I found online at Old Navy, for less than $10!

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Alternatively, I’ve started to come to terms with the fact that I wear a lot of black.

I don’t even care.

Again, I like it.

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Not that I have a favorite look of the two, but if I did, this jumpsuit is killin’ it!

I mean, I don’t wear it a lot, for reasons I don’t even know.

But I think it looks fantastic with the Halftee top, and will probably get worn more often with it than ever before.
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Tell me how you would style this long-sleeved Halftee.

 

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2 Ways to Wear Something: Cape Blazer

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Of all the Who What Wear pieces I picked up, the one that had me rush out to Target in the first place was the cape blazer.

I had been wanting to grow up my wardrobe a little bit, and this blazer do just that. And in a trendy way. Now, usually I’m not all that big on trends, but this is one that spoke to my very core.

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Cape

Knee High Boots

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Everything I’m wearing in this post, aside from the cape blazer that is, isn’t exactly new. The actual items are no longer available from where I got them.

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Old Navy Lace Up Flats

Dressed Up Distressed Jeans

But don’t worry, I’ve linked to some similar items below!

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Styled by 5 featuring Cents of Style

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Never trust a groundhog. Despite his prediction for an early spring, New England has been getting hammered with snowstorms. Thankfully, this month’s Styled by 5 happens to be very weather appropriate.

Each month myself and four other boss blogger babes have been styling the same piece of clothing and since we all look and think differently from each other (hair, religion, location, skin, size, height, style…all of the above), you’ll get five totally different looks. That means you’ll get to see what I style, on other body types so you can find something that is best for you!

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This month we’re styling a Cents of Style jacket AND a hat and scarf set, also from Cents of Style. Don’t forget to check out how Deidre, Kaylynn, Jacque, and Alexis of The Denovo Design, styled these items too!

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What’s great about the jacket is that it can be worn in the spring and fall, and in the winter it’s ideal for when you’re wearing layers. Plus it has a hood. As for the hat and scarf set, I especially love the furry pom pom on the hat!

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Hat and Scarf Set: Cents of Style
Jacket: Cents of Style
Jeans: Gap
Boots: Sperry

Bonus: Sperry winter boots are now 30% off. Plus, get an extra 10% off with the code: Extra10

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2 Ways to Wear Something: Trench Vest

Who What Wear Trench Vest

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Just because I won’t be attending NYFW this season, it doesn’t mean that I can’t do something a little fashion forward on my own.

Even before I scored any of pieces from the Who What Wear x Target collection, I was thinking about which items I wanted and how I would style each of them.

One of my favorite pieces was this trench vest. I honestly didn’t think I’d actually end up getting it, but it is so me and I’m positive it’ll be worn very often!
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Trench Vest: Target
Sweater: & Apparel
Necklace: Kate Spade
Jeans: American Eagle
Shoes: Dolce Vita (similar)

Also, if you didn’t notice, my hair is back to black. Well really dark brown, which is my natural color and a refreshing change.

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Dress: Old Navy (similar)
Necklace: Shopbop
Socks: Old Navy
Boots: Steve Madden

I’m already planning how I want to wear this next!

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Who What Wear x Target

Who What Wear x Target

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It’s not just their clearance, Target is totally winning the collab game.

Oh Joy.

Sugar Paper.

And their most recent launch with Who What Wear is what style bloggers’ dreams are made of. Especially those on a budget. Everything in the collection is under $50!

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When I say that I have been waiting for this, I mean I literally marked it on my calendar and counted down the days.

As much as I may have wanted to, I couldn’t buy it all.

Here are my Who What Wear x Target purchases:

Stripes, black, and tees are the three things that are constantly on repeat in my wardrobe. So, this striped black tee didn’t stand a chance not to come home with me. It was also the last one in my size, praise hands emoji!

Allover Print Tee

Allover Printed Tee | $17.99

Again with the stripes. And I have been needing to grown up my winter wardrobe some. This sweater lets me do just that, while also staying true to my taste.

Bateau Sweater

Bateau Sweater | $27.99

Not so much for winter, or what I would typically buy, but I love the elegance of this tunic! It’s something that I’d put on my vision board if I had one just for clothes.

That may have to happen…

V-Neck Tunic

V-Neck Tunic | $24.99

This cape blazer screams NYFW and is something I would have thought I’d never own, especially not for under $50! It’s the first piece that caught my eye in the collection and the main reason I swooned so hard over it. I had get a sales associate to take if off the display for me.

Cape Blazer

Cape Blazer | $39.99

The trench vest looks like a couple of jackets and other military style vests I have. I have been obsessed with the style ever since my dad gave me one of his old jackets from his days as a Marine. I wasn’t going to get it, but the manfriend looked at it and told me it looked like me. I mean, how could I not after that?

Trench Vest

Trench Vest | $39.99

From what I’ve heard, there will be more like this to come. If that’s the case I may be in trouble…

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2 Ways to Wear Something: Red Winter Hat

Heart Balloon

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Call me crazy, but I am such a sucker for Valentine’s Day!

While I may not be the mushy type, that doesn’t mean that I don’t value love. Speaking of love, today my sister and I are going to an event all about celebrating self-love.

In kind of honor of said event, I’m sharing two Valentine’s Day inspired looks featuring the perfect red winter hat that I found on clearance at Target, after almost giving up hope!

Heart Balloons and the Perfect Red Winter Hat

Kate Spade Heart Clutch

Valentine's Day Inspired Makeup

Target Clearance Find

Hat: Target
Dress: Old Navy (similar)
Necklace: Mirina Collections
Clutch: Kate Spade
Shoes: Zara
Lashes: Ardell
Lips: LOC

I’m also really excited about these overalls. I found them at Target on clearance as well. And while I wasn’t exactly looking for them, they very much so needed to be in my closet!

Black Overalls

Valentine's Day Outfit

Big Hearted Smile

Overalls: Target
Sweater: H&M (similar)
Necklace: Stella & Dot
Rings: Old Navy
Shoes: Converse

There’s still a couple of weeks or so before Valentine’s Day, but I wanted to share these outfits with you in hopes of them helping to inspire you even a just little bit. And, if you’re not that into Valentine’s Day like that, make sure to at least give yourself some love!

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