October 22, 2018

WEARING A FALL DRESS AS A SKIRT

Not crazy about the cold weather already but I am excited about all the fall layers I've been wearing lately. Lots of scarves & jackets & cardigans - those are the obvious layering options - don't forget about layering in out of the box ways, like adding tights or turning your dress into a skirt by adding a sweater on top! Make sure your sweater is fitted or knot it like I did to show off your waist.

 Classic black tights are a staple in my closet since I love to wear dresses during all seasons, but this time around I opted for a slightly unexpected navy pair to match my outfit! I love how this look turned out. The navy tights are subtle but coordinate perfectly with this printed piece & my booties tie it all together.

As with all my tights, this pair is by Berkshire Legwear. They have endless options of hosiery, from classic black tights to colored pairs to prints & don't forget the socks - they have ankle socks all the way to knee high socks with the same huge variety available as the tights.

 Dress: LOFT | Sweater: H&M | Tights: c/o Berkshire Tights | Booties: Steve Madden (old, similar)

What's your favorite way to layer for fall?

XO

Michelle Paige


PS. Burgundy and navy seems to be a color palette that I wear fall season, after fall season, after fall season. See other ways I've styled these colors here & here.





Last week we loved Christine from Bon Chic Style & Candra from Can Can Roynelle

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October 08, 2018

CARDIGAN WEATHER

We spent the weekend out east with friends & it is definitely feeling like fall! I got to wear this outfit this weekend but didn't need a jacket. 60's weather is probably my favorite for getting dressed. I love that I can wear layers & booties but don't need to cover them up with a coat. It's perfect!

Cardigan: Chelsea28 via Nordstrom | Top: similar | Jeans: Hudson Jeans c/o | Booties: Lucky Brand

I got a lot of these pieces during the Nordstrom Anniversary sale this summer but haven't really gotten to wear them yet because of the weather. Plan to see a lot of these booties! I'm obsessed with the wedge heel.

XO

Michelle Paige

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March 12, 2018

3 SPRING LAYERING OPTIONS THAT AREN'T A CARDIGAN

We haven't quite gotten hit with spring weather yet but I keep seeing glimpses of it...birds chirping, blue skies....That type of weather has got me thinking about spring colors & light layers. Today I'm sharing 3 light layer options that aren't a cardigan.



1. Bomber Jacket - I wore this blue bomber jacket a few posts back and I loved it. This jacket style is perfect to add some sporty vibes into your outfit. It's casual, cool & a little unexpected compared to a cardigan.



2. Anorak - Like I'm wearing in today's post, these anorak style jackets are effortless but add some style to a basic jeans & tee outfit. I love throwing on this type of jacket in the spring. It's doesn't have the same 'cozy' vibe that a sweater does but it still keeps me warm for those early spring days.




3. Denim Jacket - I usually reserve my denim jacket for the summertime & toss it over my summer dresses but lately I'm been wearing it over sweaters or long sleeve shirt and love the warm that it provides. Something about a denim jacket says warm weather to me so I love the fact that I've found a way to wear to style my denim jacket now.



Jacket: Sanctuary Clothing | Jeans: American Eagle | Tee: American Eagle | Sneakers: Adidas | Bag: Gucci


Note, I've been styling all of these jacket styles as a layer to my outfit, not as outerwear! It's not quite warm enough for that!!! Of course this doesn't mean that you shouldn't still wear cardigans. I wore a cardigan 3 out of my 5 works day last week, but it's fun to have some alternate layering options as we transition to spring!

XO
Michelle Paige

Last week, we loved Nicole from What Nicole Wore & Shelbee from Shelbee on the Edge.

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January 27, 2017

EASY TRAVEL STYLE

Staying with the travel theme (told you I had travel on the brain), I'm sharing an easy, comfortable look for the airport or a road trip. When traveling, comfort & ease are key. This look combines both of those elements while still allowing me to look chic! Read on for my tips for putting together the perfect travel look!

November 25, 2016

EASY SHOPPING OUTFIT

Hope you all had a FANTASTIC Thanksgiving! I am still full from yesterday's meal & am still giggling over our family time playing 'Heads Up.'  Has anyone else played? It's a fun game for the whole family & our family got a kick out of the charades!  

On to today's post which is all about shopping!! In case you are venturing out to the stores on Black Friday, a. good luck & b. you need a great outfit to keep you going all day. My outfit of choice for a day of shopping is usually something like this: light layers for going from your car to the stores, sneakers for comfort, a cross body bag so I can go hands free and an easy-on, easy-off outfit for trying on clothes. This midi dress is so comfy & is made of the softest, stretchy material.

Vest: Gap (similar) | Bag: Rebecca Minkoff | Sneakers: Stan Smith | Sunglasses: Ray Ban

XO,

Michelle Paige

November 21, 2016

HIS & HERS: THANKSGIVING DAY OUTFITS

Happy Thanksgiving week! Give a warm welcome back to J as he makes an appearance in today's post. We are excited to showcase some Thanksgiving styling tips and outfit ideas today, thanks to a few pieces from our latest Stitch Fixes.

August 29, 2016

FALL STAPLES TO STOCK UP ON NOW

Whether you are actually heading back to school this fall or not, the back to school sales that have been going on are one of my favorite times to shop for fall essentials.  While I love following the latest trends each season (I think velvet is going to be my favorite for fall!), the beginning of the season is usually the time that I stock up on the staples that I plan to wear over and over again.  Tobi offers a ton of great staples for the upcoming fall season. Read on to find out exactly what those staples are...

April 15, 2016

HOW TO STYLE A SHEER TOP

There are some trends that are just not acceptable for work - sheer tops and tight dresses for example - but pair them together and suddenly you're in the clear...?  Yup - that's right.  Today I'm showing you one way to layer a sheer top to make the trend acceptable for all occasions.

 The high-low hem, sheer panels, and loose fit of this top are so pretty & are perfect for warm weather.  However, when I opened my closet, I thought 'this top is way too special to just be paired with jeans' and started thinking of different ways to style it.  Of course, paired with white jeans & a pair of sandals/white sneakers this top is easy & breezy (FYI - I have already styled it this way as well).

I tried pairing my top over a dress and a lightbulb went off - the sheer panels make the perfect peekaboo for a pattern.  I went to work to find the perfect dress & found this one in the back of my closet.  Because of the tight fit, I rarely wear this dress, but with this top layered over it, it was perfect! The pattern on the dress even matched the apricot color of the top - a match made in fashion heaven!


Dress: Express (similar) | Shoes: Sam Edelman | Belt: Forever 21 | Sunglasses: Ray Ban | Jewelry: David Yurman


If you're stumped on how to wear sheer this spring, take a page out of my book and do the unexpected.  Use your sheer piece as a layering tool.  Don't stick to a basic cami but rather, go for a bold print!  It looks super cool peeking out from a sheer piece & also allows for a ton of creativity and options while styling ;)

Have a great weekend!

XO,
Michelle Paige

April 04, 2016

3 WAYS TO STYLE A TRENCH VEST

There's nothing I love more than the resurgence of my white jeans and open toe sandals after a long summer spent under my bed in storage.  In order to combat the still chilly morning weather, I added a bunch of layers over my white button down.  My denim jacket has been a long time favorite of mine and this sleeveless trench has been in pretty steady rotation for over a year now & every time I pull it out of my closet, I discover a new fun way to style it.  Read on for 3 ways to style your trench vest for spring.

January 28, 2016

A LITTLE BIT OF LEOPARD

 
I am all about a great pair of shoes, more specifically, booties, that make a statement. Booties are without a doubt my favorite type of shoe since they can be worn year round and are super versatile - I love pairing them with dresses during the summer and sweaters during the winter.  Truly, I have never met an outfit that didn't look great with a bootie.

  In addition to basic black & brown boots, I think everyone needs at least one fun pair.

There are lots of statement heels and sandal styles that make a simple outfit look amazing, but I feel like sometimes fun booties can be tougher to find and lots of us resort to basics.  I spent all of last winter on the hunt for the perfect pair of leopard booties to add to my closet!  So today I am making it easy for you all & am sharing my favorite fun pairs!

January 15, 2016

THE PERFECT WINTER LAYERING PIECE

I am most definitely a person with one wardrobe.  Many people have pieces that they wear to work & other pieces that they wear on weekends, or pieces that they were during the summer & store away for the winter.  But I love a good fashion challenge so I like say my entire wardrobe is fair game no matter the occasion or season.  Jumpsuits & dresses are a couple of those easy, one & done pieces that I love to wear during the summer.  Wearing them into the winter can be a bit tricky, but by adding a turtleneck underneath, it is totally possible to style these in the wintertime!

January 13, 2016

#YOUNGERTV

Fun fact about me:  I loooove TV. Most weekend mornings you can find me curled up in bed exhausting my DVR & catching up on all of my favorite shows. I even have certain nights during the week where I get together with my girlfriends just to watch TV! :)

Tonight, one of my favorite TV shows is premiering for its second season & you can bet I won't be waiting until the weekend to watch this one!  In case you haven't jumped on the bandwagon yet, Younger on TV Land is a fun, funny, relatable show about a recently divorced, single mom who reenters the work force as a 26 year old assistant.  Living in her new double life, we follow Liza's journey as a 20 something tackling her new job, new friendships, and dating life. 

 In honor of premiere night, of course, I felt the need to channel my inner Liza Miller (played by Sutton Foster) & my inner Kelsey Peters (played by Hilary Duff!) in today's look.

December 11, 2015

GOING GRAY

Welcoming in December with gray, gray & more gray.  If you haven't jumped on the gray bandwagon yet, now is the time! I love what a soft neutral it is, plus there are so many shades of gray that mixing and matching them always creates an interesting look.  Right now, I am loving layers upon layers of gray.  Darker charcoal shades paired with lighter heather gray creates depth and interest in an outfit.