Sweet and Sassy

Hi everyone!  Hope you all had a great day!
 
Today, I paired my jewel collar cardigan with a burgundy dress and bow belt for a look that's a little sweet, a little sassy.

The Peter Pan collar and bow belt add sweet, feminine touches to a basic work look.

Dress:  LOFT Petites (Sold out on-line; see here)
Cardigan:  LOFT (Available here)
Purse:  The Limited (old)

Belt:  The Limited (Similar here)
Tights:  The Limited

Boots:  Payless (old)

For this cardigan styled differently, see here and here.
For this dress in another look, see here.

Do you like to add girlish touches to your outfits?

Chiffon and Lace and Bows...Oh My!

Hi everyone!

I love pairing looks around accessories.  Sometimes, I'll pick out a necklace or other accessory and plan my outfit around it.  Today, I planned my outfit around these "love" tights.

Tights:  The Limited (Available here)
Belt:  The Limited (Available here)
Boots:  Payless

Yes, it's still a little too hot for tights, but I am READY for fall!  :-)
When you are on a budget, fun and trendy accessories and hosiery can be a wallet-friendly way of updating and transitioning your look.

Dress:  The Limited (Available here)
Leather Tote:  The Limited (Similar:  here)

I purchased this dress over the summer.  It is lightweight and flowy, making it perfect for the hot summer months, but by adding tights and boots, it becomes fall-appropriate.  Using accessories like these fun tights to transition and update your wardrobe is a great way of expanding your clothing possibilities without having to add new items to your closet.

Jade ring:  Vintage (gift)
Blazer:  The Limited (Similar:  here)

This look is ultra-feminine (bows, lace, chiffon, and love), but the color palette and boots toughens the look up enough to keep it from being too girly. 

Honestly, I think I would have preferred this look with some heels rather than these particular boots.  I would definitely wear these boots with this dress again, but with opaque black tights.  Live and learn.  :-)

Do you use accessories and shoes to transition your wardrobe for year-round wear?