Excitement will topple over you this week because I have real pictures, not my usual photos of craptastic quality! I planned my outfits for this week and Mom took pictures of them for me over the weekend. She knows how to snap a good detail shot, and there are even some of those cool "blogger" pictures where the background is all blurry. I feel so dang fancy.
(I really wish I could've captured her in her snow hat, boots, and "poofy" coat.)
Today's outfit is based on a formula on which I rely for choosing teacher looks.
It goes something like this:
belted skirt + tucked in shirt/sweater + tights + blazer/cardigan cropped jacket + boots/booties/flats/wedges
(Note: Something about the belt and being tucked in makes me feel much more pulled together.)
It's essentially like last week's formula, only I swapped the pants for a skirt.
Can I just tell you how easy a "formula" makes getting dressed/picking out outfits?
Now, your formula might not be my formula.
However, if you take pictures of the looks you wear (especially your favorites or the ones that receive the most compliments) and also pin a lot of looks on Pinterest, you can gain a good sense of what looks complement you. I browsed through my favorite looks on the blog and Pinterest, which helped me figure out what silhouettes looked best on me. From there, I created a few formulas for myself. Teachers and other early risers of the world, take heed: finding your perfect formulas makes those early mornings not so harsh. (Okay, they're still harsh, but at least you don't walk out of the house looking like a yeti.)
Reversed 30x30 Update:
(I really wish I could've captured her in her snow hat, boots, and "poofy" coat.)
Today's outfit is based on a formula on which I rely for choosing teacher looks.
It goes something like this:
belted skirt + tucked in shirt/sweater + tights + blazer/cardigan cropped jacket + boots/booties/flats/wedges
(Note: Something about the belt and being tucked in makes me feel much more pulled together.)
It's essentially like last week's formula, only I swapped the pants for a skirt.
Can I just tell you how easy a "formula" makes getting dressed/picking out outfits?
Now, your formula might not be my formula.
However, if you take pictures of the looks you wear (especially your favorites or the ones that receive the most compliments) and also pin a lot of looks on Pinterest, you can gain a good sense of what looks complement you. I browsed through my favorite looks on the blog and Pinterest, which helped me figure out what silhouettes looked best on me. From there, I created a few formulas for myself. Teachers and other early risers of the world, take heed: finding your perfect formulas makes those early mornings not so harsh. (Okay, they're still harsh, but at least you don't walk out of the house looking like a yeti.)
The Look:
Skirt (reversed item): Target (love this Ruche floral skirt, same shape as mine)
Tights: The Limited (my favorite place to buy tights)
Boots: hand me down from Momma (similar from Nasty Gal)
Scarf: Calvin Klein via DSW (it's $46.80, but I love this one at Nordstrom.)
Jacket: leftover from my brother's ex-girlfriend? I dunno. Found it at my parents'. MINE now.
Sweater: Sonoma via Kohl's (this one at Old Navy is very similar and only $15!)
Belt: Came with a dress
Earrings: Target (very similar for $7.99)
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Other winter/fall looks that rely on this "formula":
Reversed 30x30 Update:
(Original Post in case you want pictures and a run down of this challenge)
1. coral and khaki skirt (look forward to this one this week!)
5. polka dot tights
9. red heels
12. teal necklace
17. polka dot cardi (you'll see it this week.)
24. emerald sleeveless sweater (too cold for it just yet)
25. navy sweater (you'll see it this week)
26. blush sweater with silver polka dots (next week)
28. black sweater (next week...if I don't expatriate it)
33. light khakis (you'll see them later this week)
Your photos look great!! (Though I would have never described your usual ones as "craptastic" anyways!) I really like the balance of the edgy jacket with the pretty skirt in your outfit.
ReplyDeleteLove these photos, Danielle! You are too cute - and holy cow, in the second to last one of today's outfits where you're just looking at the camera, you TOTALLY look like Kate Hudson! I completely agree with you about the ease/convenience of having an outfit formula. For me, it's usually: button up + cardigan + skinny pants + flats or boots + scarf or necklace. And a headband. Always a headband.
ReplyDeleteYour photos look great! I really love the print of your skirt and how you styled it! Thanks so much for linking up with Mix it Monday!!
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