The Navy Vest

A navy vest is a great work-horse piece for your wardrobe nine months of the year.  It is the perfect layering piece: pairing well with denim, gray, white, khaki, pink, red, green, brown and even black. Here are a few examples of easy ways to pair a navy (or dark) vest with other basics you have.

/ J. Crew Navy Vest / or this

Love the pairing of the navy and black hounds-tooth.♥

Stylist Tips: Pairing Jeans & Shoes

It still amazes me that so many different styles of denim

 are simultaneously in style. There is truly something for

 every body type and preference. However, all these choices

 can be confusing. Here's a little stylist cheat sheet:

 Obviously, you can mix many of these shoes with different
 styles of jeans. This just shows you some sure bets.

Look of the Day

An easy outfit for a cold, wet day. This look is a little twist on sweater, jeans, boots. It's all in the details: cuff the jeans and throw on a complimentary necklace. Excuse the picture; I am unpracticed at selfies!! 

The look: black booties, long sleeved slim white tee, black Aztec sweater, rolled skinny jeans, orange wooden necklace and suede black booties.

  Jeans: 7 for all Mankind // Booties (similar): Kenneth Cole Reaction // Necklace (similar): Etsy

Look of the Day

                                                            as seen on a diary of a lovely

Shop your closet! Create an ensemble with this color combination as your guide. The combination of a basic sweater, jeans, and leather accessories is both fresh and classic.

Black(ish) top + Denim + Leather Accessories

Mix It Up

Looks to Keep:

Yes... Mixed Prints are still in style.

**I used to think mixing prints was an advanced fashion move. Use this look as a template, with the base of a striped item. Find another printed piece in complimentary colors and voila, you are rocking the trend.**

Look of the Day

If you are formula driven like me, here is your

foolproof look of the day:

Stripes + Statement Necklace= 

Easy Chic

Look of the Day: Staying Neutral

 Outfit Formula:

White Tee + Gray Skinnies + Leather Sandals & Bag

Choose 3 neutrals in your closet and mix them up. You are guaranteed chic results.