Fashion Favorites 2: Tulle Skirts, 12 Ways

Hope you were inspired by yesterday's round-up of some of my favorite ways to style a moto jacket.  I don't have 40 ways of styling tulle skirts, but they are definitely a fashion favorite. 

Tulle skirts are not as versatile as some other styles, but it doesn't mean you can't have some fun styling them.

My favorite way to wear a tulle skirt is in a very classic, almost ballerina-esque, fashion - spaghetti strap tanks, black blazers, and pretty heels.

Left to right:  Balleria Fantasies, Unconditional Body Beautiful - Part 2:  The Heart (Bust)

For a more modern and casual take, pair with a statement tee or sweatshirt: 

Left to right:  Honorable Mentions 6, Retro Redux

Left to right:  I Resolve To Have More Fun With Fashion, I Heart NYC

Tulle skirts can go a little edgy with a few rock-n-roll elements:

Rocker Ballerina at the St. Louis Fashion Blog Awards

Though I personally find this look to young for me for everyday wear, the bright colors and bold lip make for a fun and quirky retro look:

One Year and Running Strong

Tulle skirts are romantic by definition for me, so I love upping the romance even more by adding lace, florals, and other traditionally feminine elements: 

Tickled Pink:  Romance & Tulle

Romance in Lace and Tulle

Taking My Own Advice

And sometimes, it's just fun to fantasize that you're a spring fairy bringing Mother Nature back from a harsh snowy winter:

Snowy Whites

Do you like tulle skirts?  What's your favorite way to style them?  Any other ideas on styling them?

Please share!!

One Dress, Two Ways

Hope your week is off to a great start! 

Today, I'm featuring this fun fit-and-flare dress styled two different ways.

Dress:  The Limited (Similar here)

The first look is perfect for summer evenings.  I would wear this out to a special dinner, for a date, a wedding, or many other occasions.  Adding a gold plate belt and patent high heels makes for a simple look that really lets YOU stand out.

Heels:  Target (Similar here)

Belt:  The Limited (came with romper)

I took my grandmother to church yesterday, and below is a minor variation of what I wore.  I added the belt for pictures, which helps shows off my shape more.  The look is a tad sweeter than I normally like, but I like that it has a polished feel.  This look would be great for work as well.

Cardigan:  LOFT Petites (Available here)Earrings:  Torrid (Available here)

Sandals:  Payless (old)Belt:  The Limited

A printed clutch and ivory bracelets work for both looks! 

Clutch:  Target
Bracelets:  LOFT and New York & Company (Available here)

Which look do you prefer?

For this dress styled differently, see here and here.

Fashion Favorites: Black Blazers, 20 Ways!

I finish out my series on fashion favorites with the absolute favorite part of my wardrobe - my collection of black blazers.  They are such a staple and work with just about everything.

While I love all of my black blazers, my classic suit jacket and my cropped tuxedo blazer get the most rotation.

I mostly wear the cropped jacket with skirts and dresses as the proportion is a perfect topper for dressier looks.  The faux leather lapel adds a cool modern detail, and the cropped shape works very well on petite frames.

With Black Skirts:

See more (Clockwise from left:  here, here, and here)

With a peplum top:

Adventures in Traveling:  NYC

With a tulle skirt:

Ballerina Fantasies

With pretty black and white dresses:

See more:  (Clockwise from left here, here, and here)

With lingerie-inspired details:

Fall 2013 Fashion Trends:  Lingerie-Inspired Clothing

A classic black blazer is only slightly more versatile.  I've worn this blazer with everything from black trousers (as an actual suit) to animal prints to jeans.

As a suit:

Suited Up

With fun black pants and neon prints:

See more (Left: here and Right: here)

With dresses and animal prints:

See more (Left: here and Right: here)

With colored pants:

See more (Left: here and Right: here)

With graphic black and white prints and neon pink pumps:

See more (Left: here and Right: here)

With lots of color:

Brocade and Lollipop Red

With jeans:

Eyelet and Denim

Are you a fan of black blazers?  Share a look with your favorite black blazer on Facebook!

Fashion Favorites: 4 Prints, 13 Ways

Prints add fun and interest to neutrals and other solids.  Mixed prints can be tricky to pull off, but when done well, mixed prints make for a unique look.

Here's a look back at some of the ways I've worn my favorite printed pieces.


Printed Skirt:

A is for A-line

Hello Yellow

Skirt Week:  Lady In Waiting

Floral Blazer:

Stripes Week:  Print-Tastic

Flower Child

Leopard Sweatshirt:

Skirt Week:  Grrrrrrl Power

Fall 2013 Fashion Trends:  The Luxe Sweatshirt

Go Bold, Go Casual

Foulard Blazer:

Crying Foulard

Foulard Me Once

Foulard Me Once

Pajama Party

Foulard and Gold Details

Are you a fan of prints?  Do you prefer wearing prints with solids or other prints?

Fashion Favorites: Coral Blouse, 5 Ways

Happy Monday, and welcome to Fashion Favorites - shirt edition! :-)

It was actually hard for me to come up with a post that featured a blouse that I have worn in a variety of ways and numerous times.  I am admittedly most fickle about tops - I grow tired of them quickly, and I tend to sell or give away blouses much more frequently than I do other items in my wardrobe.

That said, I really like this coral blouse.  I wouldn't have categorized it as one of my top favorites, but I have actually worn it in a bigger variety of ways than many of my aesthetic faves.  For that reason, it is is definitely a fashion favorite - a simple blouse in a fabulous color that works with all my neutrals and mixes well with other colors too!

Here's how I've worn the blouse on the blog:

Rock-N-Roll with Tie-Dye Denim:

Fit to be Tie-Dyed

With Neon Primaries:

Make It Pop

With Teal Brocade and Black:

Brocade and Lollipop Red

With White Denim for Summer Travel Chic:

Adventures in Traveling:  Plymouth, MA and Middletown, NY

With Neutrals For a Safari-Inspired Work Look:

Pop of Coral

A great color can give a blouse a ton of wardrobe mileage.  Coral is flattering for many skin tones, and a simple blouse like this works well for work or play.

Do you have a favorite easy-to-style blouse?

Fashion Favorites: White Blazer, 6 Ways

Blazers are a major staple in my closet, and this white blazer is one of my favorites.
This white blazer has a slightly cropped shape, making it flattering for petite figures.  I love this particular blazer with pants, dresses, or skirts, making it super versatile.

Here are some of the ways I've worn it:

With an LBD for work

The Essential LBD

With a heart print blouse and ballet flats

Hearts Afire

Springy with a green pencil skirt and floral

Spring To It

With faux leather for warm weather edge

What's Black and White (and a little red) All Over?

With soft blue and greys for an easy-going evening look

Blue & Neutrals

With red and black for a graphic pop

Red Pants, White Jacket

Are you a fan of white blazers?