Ladies' guide to daily outfits and accessories that you can afford with items even from your own closet
 
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Scarves are the perfect way to add a pop of color or print to any outfit. This also gives people that are a little bit more afraid to branch out into wearing more bright colors or bolder prints the opportunity to ease themselves into it. 

Scarves aren't meant just for winter anymore. Scarves are made from so many different materials and with various styles that they can be worn all year round, depending on the type of scarf. There are still certain scarves meant only for specific seasons, like heavy knit scarves are meant for winter, while pastel, floral prints are usually intended more for spring and summer.

Most often, you can purchase scarves at any of your favorites stores or boutiques. There's such a wide variety that it would be hard to find something you don't love. Not only that, but they're reasonable in price. It's a cheap accessory that you can sport all year long.

Here's a great site for different ways to wear your scarves:  http://www.scarves.net/scarf-tying-index.html

Check Out Some of These Scarves

 
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Ruffled tops are a MUST. They're great because they have their own special detail so that you don't even need to wear a necklace or scarf. They're their own accessory.  Ruffles are perfect for any woman because they give the look a feminine touch without being too over-the-top or little girlish. In addition, not only can you wear them alone, but they also look great under blazers and cardigans. I just recently got the ruffled shirt pictured from Loft and have two other ones from TJMaxx and Target.

Check out other great ruffled shirt options below that you can buy now!

 
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Giuliana and Bill Rancic are one of my all-time favorite celebrity couples. They could not be cuter together, especially now with their adorable son, and of course, with Giuliana being on E!'s Fashion Police, she always has great style. This outfit is one of my favorite street looks that she was captured sporting, and it would be perfect for a work look.

If you're looking to get your hair like hers too, check out my Pinterest board, "DIY Hair & Makeup" for different pins and tips on how to.

Get the Look

 
Every girl needs a little black dress. So, do you have one? If not, I've found some great options from formal to informal, long sleeves or no sleeves, and flirty to feminine. The options are endless and perfect to meet whatever needs you're looking for in your little black dress.
 
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I don't think there could be anybody as pretty and with a more amazing voice than Carrie Underwood, and to top it off, she wears great clothes!

Get the Looks (pictures and links below)
Farthest outfit to the left:
- Petite Metallic Open Stitch Sweater - Loft ($69.50)
- Ultra Skinny Pants - Gap ($44.99)
- Merona Kasia Genuine Leather Riding Boot - Target ($74.99)
- Ombre Square Sunglasses - Express ($17.94)

Second to left outfit:

-SO Mesh Stripe Racerback Tank - Kohl's ($4.80)
- Mossimo Open Front Cardigan - Target ($22.99)
- Denim Shorts - H&M ($24.95)
- Gold Glitter P-HEAVEN - Steve Madden ($39.95)

Second to right outfit:

- Adopt Shirt - tshirtrepulik.com ($17.99)
- Denim Shorts - H&M ($24.95)
- Round Sunglasses - Target ($16.99)

Farthest outfit to the right:

- Beaded Sequin Mesh Top - Ann Taylor ($119 - get 40% right now)
- Mossimo Supply Co. Juniors Super Skinny Denim - Target ($22.99)
- Steve Madden Bernt Wedge Sandal - DSW ($79.95)
 
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Here's my friend, Jenna, and I at PacSun, years ago, wearing the coat I actually bought that day and still currently own and wear. I've gotten TONS of compliments on it over the years.
Since I'm fortunate enough to live in the Midwest and who doesn't love experiencing negative degree temperatures, like I have the past week, I thought it was an appropriate time to talk about outwear. Whether you're in the need for something warmer or you're just looking to get a new look, I've pulled together some cute items that you can find right now. You don't have to sacrifice being warm to look trendy and cute.

The staple items that everybody who experiences cold weather should own:
  • Warm Coat (emphasis on the WARM)
  • Hat
  • Gloves or Mittens (I prefer mittens because they keep your fingers warmer)
  • Scarf
  • Headband (You can find great ones on Etsy)
  • Boots

 
This is my absolute FAVORITE time of year. I mostly look forward to Christmas Eve at my Grandma's. It's been a tradition for me ever since I was born, and it's only grown with all the additions that have been made to our family. Every Christmas Eve, we all go to church and then to my Grandma's house for food, drinks, conversation, lots of laughter, and of course, presents. One of the big things leading up to this night is deciding, what to wear, and another part of the tradition is that we always dress up. I have found some great options, if you're like my family and dress up at anytime around the holidays. They are great for whatever you might be looking for with different styles for different shapes and sizes. I don't want to give out quite yet what I'm planning on wearing this year, but......

It's time to find the perfect holiday attire for you!

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