Pretty Lace and Green Baubles...

Lace is one of those types of materials that really tricky to style. It's either way too sexy for casual everyday wear and runs the risk of appearing sleazy if you know what I mean... OR it can run the risk of looking like grandma's favorite thrift store tablecloth.

And I'm not fond of either of those visuals.

As a matter of fact, lace wasn't even close to my radar until recently when I found some gorgeous lace dresses on the clearance rack at Target.

Then there was this....

Lace Shirt-gifted

I fell in love with this pretty lace shirt when my Mother gave it to me for Christmas. I immediately began thinking of ways to style it.

Being that it fit a little large on me I decided to layer it with one of my favorite thrifted blazers.

Blazer-Thrifted

Of course since we are in the middle of March and the weather is still a bit cold I layered the lace over a plaid button up.

Button Up-Thrifted

I love this time of year because I get to layer many pieces and get the maximum use out of my wardrobe.

Layering also allows me the option of not having to wear a heavy coat when shopping or hanging out with friends.

To keep up with the St. Patrick's Day festivities I threw on some green skinnies (last styled here). If you haven't noticed by now, I love playing with color. These androgynous colors went so well together. I'm definitely thinking of more ways to pair the two shades.

Skinnies-Thrifted

This look wouldn't have been complete without my super favorite riding boots. I wear them with everything. I'm sure I will wear them well into the Spring season so be prepared to be totally sick of them by Springs end.

What's that one piece of clothing in your closet that you just can't get enough of?

I can't wait to hear from you.

Thanks for reading.
XOXOXOXO 

SIDENOTE:

I will be linking up with Marion today for her Trend of the Month Challenge.

Check it out here.

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Country Bumpkin...

Happy Wednesday my loves.

We have reached the middle of the week. YESSSS!!!

I wonder if you all are as ready for the weekend as I am!?

My outfit post today was inspired by my new found love of pattern mixing. Last month my blogger friend Marion over at MarionBerry Style got a few bloggers together for a 'pattern mixing challenge' and I couldn't have been more excited. My first attempt at the trend is recapped in this post. Today I wanted to try something a little more casual and laid back

I feel like a 

country bumpkin 

in this checkered shirt but I had to have it when I saw it-especially for only one buck!!

Checkered Shirt-Thrifted

Because it fit a little on the large side, I decided to do this little tie-front thingy that everyone has been so crazy about this summer.

I wanted to do some really short cut-offs but instead I paired it with these oh so comfy Gap dungarees that I DIY'd.  

Shorts-Thrifted & DIY'd

I love the distressed look of these thrifted babies. 

That was $1 well spent!!!

One thing I noticed when comparing my looks is that the base of both 'pattern mixed' looks happens to be a striped shirt. 

Aren't stripes so easy to pair with other patterns?

I wanted subtle accessories to go with this look so I topped it off with a simple, yet expressive statement necklace. 

Marion is hosting another challenge this month and the theme is statement necklaces. Go link up here or stop by and visit to see how some of her other blogger friends rock their statements.  

How do you like to style your statement pieces?

I'll be waiting to hear from you.

Thanks for reading!

XOXOXOXO

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Trendy Tuesday: 5 Summer Wardrobe Essentials

Happy Tuesday lovelies.  I hope every one's day has gotten off to a fabulous start!! It's my favorite day of the 'blog week'-Trendy Tuesday. This week I wanted to do something a little different so I composed a list of my favorite trends and put them all in one set. Often when getting dressed, I tend to only capitalize on wearing one trend that will essentially speak for the whole outfit. But then I thought, what would happen-or rather, what would it look like if I put all of my favorite trends together in one outfit? Something like this I suppose...

5 Summer Wardrobe Essentials... by sherockwell featuring a lace blouse

 Take the statement necklace-that piece speaks for itself and is usually the centerpiece of any outfit but how about pairing it with a solid color peplum top and minty pants. Put some wedges on your feet and carry along a chambray top; that could double as a cardigan for those cold restaurant or movie dates. The chambray has to be my absolute favorite just because it's so interchangeable. Take away the peplum, add the chambray, and you have created a totally different and subtle look that incorporates all (well most) of this seasons' hottest trends. If you were planning a fashion event and you could only choose 5 of your favorite trends, which ones would you pick? How would you style them? I can't wait to hear your thoughts.Thanks for reading...XOXOXOXOXO

 



Trendy Tuesday: Make A Statement

Happy Tuesday loves!

I hope your day is going well thus far. The clouds and scattered showers almost forced me to stay in my bed this morning but I made the decision of a responsible adult and willed myself out of my comatose state.

It's time for yet another edition of Trendy Tuesday. I love this feature so much because it allows me to show several different versions of a single trend at once. Each week it gets harder and harder for me to decide which trend to highlight because there are soooo many gorgeous things that catch my eye. 

This week I made the unanimous decision to highlight statement necklaces. They are ever present in today's fashion world and lately I'm finding myself leaning more towards purchasing neutral pieces coupled with a killer statement necklace to make the outfit 'pop' so to speak. They also make for a very inexpensive way to add life to monotone palettes.

Pair them with cocktail dresses, plain white tees, turtlenecks, or even collared shirts for the supreme effect.

Make A Statement... by sherockwell featuring a chain necklace

What are your thoughts on statement necklaces?

Any tips on how to wear them?
Do share...

XOXOXOXO

If you missed any of my other Trendy Tuesday features check them out here.

Thanks for reading!