Simple Style Hacks

Photographer: Francis Paines. This post was made possible in collaboration with Marcella’s Boutique.

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Happy Friday Loves! Today I am sharing some Simple Style Hacks to make you look and feel less frumpy when you want to step up your basic pieces that you may already own. I have partnered with Marcella’s Boutique to show you how to transition these pieces into any season! I’m all about saving money with fashion and the trick is knowing how to style your blouses, skirts, sweaters, or anything else, for each season. A lot of times friends will ask me where I got something, and I’ll tell them: “Oh gosh! Years ago,” but because I have styled it differently, it gives the pieces a new flair!

SIMPLE STYLE HACKS

1. Give your jeans a rest!

Jeans are everyone’s comfort zone, I get it. But if you’re going for a more casual cute look out, give them a rest! I have styled this adorable “not-so-basic” polka-dot blouse to be Winter or Spring appropriate. To step up your style, throw in a leather skirt or denim skirt that makes everything more flattering and feminine!

2. Play with Proportions to make your outfit more FUN-Emphasize your WAIST!

You know your body more than anyone, and you know what makes it flattering. Instead of leaving this blouse the length that it was, I tucked it in, since the skirt I wore is higher-waisted. This allowed for my waist to look smaller and more flattering. Tucking in anything, even if it’s tucking in your blouses in your jeans and then throwing in a belt, gives it a trendier look. You don’t have to wear something tight or suck in your waist to create a flattering silhouette.

3. Throw in your favorite accessory to UMPH the look!

My favorite accessories are statement earrings or scarves! This pink plaid scarf is one of my favorites from years ago, like I told you earlier. It brings a little pop of pattern to the solids and is a perfect transition into the Spring! I am also wearing a layered necklace with the blouse since it is a lower v-neck. Accessorizing just a little can go a long way!

4. Wear your jacket or coat over your outfit or off to the shoulder!

Of course this depends on what jacket or coat you are wearing and what event you are wearing it to. The volume of the jacket will give you a less frumpy, more chic look, especially as you are entering. Wearing a piece the way it’s supposed to be intended is boring! Step out of your comfort zone, and try it on different ways before you leave the house and see what you like best!

4. Step in with confidence!

Confidence is sexy! Confidence makes any outfit look like a million bucks. The way you walk should be as if you’re owning the outfit, restaurant, or boots you’re in! Don’t over do it, but don’t slouch. Shoulders back, a radiant smile, and a confident walk will do! I have not worn a denim skirt since high school. But I loved the hem and the length on this asymmetrical distressed skirt from Marcella’s Boutique.

I hope these simple style hacks have inspired you on your next time planning an outfit!

 Have a fabulous weekend, Love!