Ladies' guide to daily outfits and accessories that you can afford with items even from your own closet
 
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How can you not love faux fur? It just gets me ready for winter and in such a warm and fuzzy mood, and of course, it saves the lives of innocent creatures from becoming your next clothing item. Faux fur looks just as good and feels almost exactly the same as real fur. Here's a faux fur vest I just got recently. I've worn it twice now and am always looking for more ways to wear it. Also, I know my pup is probably sure glad that it's faux fur and not the real deal;) 

Get the Look
- Faux Fur Vest - pariscoming.com
- White Blouse - TJMaxx
- Skinny Jeans - Target
- Simply Vera Cream Knit Leg Warmers - Kohl's (See them close up below)
- MIA Brown Riding Boots - DSW
- Lauren Conrad Pearl Necklace - Kohl's
- Bracelets - J. Crew Factory, Kohl's, and Loft


Here are other great faux fur items!

 
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I told you there were lots of ways to combine navy and yellow. Here's just another, but not the last, because there's probably plenty more to come.

Get the Look
- Navy Sweater - Boutique (Check out the super cute button details on it below.)
- Mustard Scarf - Target
- White and Navy Striped Tank Top (just barely can see it on the bottom) - H&M
- Bracelets - J. Crew Factory, Kohl's, & Loft

I paired it with....
- Skinny Jeans - Target


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Since you can't see it above, because of my phone, I wanted to show you the super cute button details on the shoulders.
 
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Mossimo Supply Co. Boyfriend V Tee - Target for $9.00
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Merona Long Sleeve Ultimate Crew Tee - Target for $7.00

1. White Short-Sleeve Tee and White Long-Sleeve Tee

These go with absolutely anything. You can dress them up or down, and wear them in the winter and the summer. Throw in any pop of color with a necklace, scarf, pants/skirt, shoes, etc. Major plus, you  can always find these for cheap. You can find them at Target, Marshall's, TJMaxx, Gap, absolutely anywhere. It all depends on what you feel comfortable in and paying.

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Mossimo Skinny Denim (Modern Fit - 3 washes) - Target for $27.99
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1969 Destructed Always Skinny Jeans - Gap for $69.95

2. Skinny Jeans

This can be a very difficult for some to wrap their minds around, but believe me you can find the right pair. It all depends on trying different ones out and seeing which ones you feel most comfortable in. Skinny jeans are great to go with boots, heels, flats, and sandals. Like white tees, you can wear them in the winter with boots or the summer with sandals and rolled up. My favorite jeans are from Target, but I know they don't necessarily work for everybody. I've also heard good things about Gap's jeans, American Eagle's (especially if you're tall), and Buckle's. This is an item that can get pricier, but it's worth it to spend more, especially if you're comfortable in them and you're planning on keeping them for sometime, and if they're of good quality and going to last. However, if you're really not comfortable buying a pair of skinny jeans, then I would go for a bootcut. It's still quite wide legged, but has a bit more width to it than the skinny jean and it isn't right on your skin.

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Shawl Lapel Blazer (2 colors) - Forever 21 for $32.80
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Merona Oxford Blazer (7 colors) - Target for $34.99

3. Blazer

Doesn't matter what color you choose, blazers are great! You can dress them up or down by wearing them with jeans, skirts, dress pants, you name it. It's especially important to have a blazer in your collection for job interviews. This is a must have dress to impress. As previously mentioned in my post Back to Basics: Blazers from 11/27/2013, I LOVE blazers. I currently own five and I am always able to find ways to match them with different outfits I have. They're an especially great touch when you're either going out on the town or it's casual Friday at work and you pair them with skinny jeans and heels.

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Graphic Crew Sweater - Old Navy for $25.00

4. Striped Top

This is the biggest trend I'm noticing on Pinterest lately. It's the horizontal striped top in black and white or navy and white. I've seen it paired with jeans, khakis, black pants, skirts, yellow, coral, and more. This is such a versatile print that I don't see how you can't have it in your closet. It's easy to find and a subtle way to include prints into your wardrobe.

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Mossimo Supply Co. Bootcut Chino Pants - Target for $24.99

5. Black Pants

Whether you're a working girl or spending a night on the town with the girls, black pants, in any style, are a necessity. Black is a color that can pretty much go with anything else. They're also great because you can find them in skinny, bootcut, flare, straight leg, etc. There's no excuses as to why you can't own a pair. If you just go looking in the right places, you'll be able to find one that fits you and your style.

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ELLE Dot Pleated Skirt - Kohl's for $28.80
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Flounce Crepe Skirt - Ann Taylor for $89
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Madison Skirt - Ann Taylor for $59

6. Neutral Skirt

Khaki pants are out and neutral color skirts are in. Also, it's nice to mix it up and not always wear pants. You want to feel more feminine and skirts are a perfect way to do so. Make sure you find one that fits your body type/height. Skirts come in so many different lengths and styles and if you're primarily wearing it for work, use the fingertip rule. Lay your arms flat against your sides while you're wearing the skirt. If your fingertips go past the bottom of the skirt, it's too short and not appropriate for work, but if the skirt goes past your fingertips, it's perfect and you're good to go. Also, if you are on the shorter side, you want to make sure the skirt isn't too long that it makes you look shorter and stocky. Before you wear it out, look at yourself in a full-length mirror to see or ask somebody else for their honest opinion. Never spend money on something you're not going to feel comfortable in or that doesn't fit your body type.

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Fashion Two-Row Beaded Necklace - Target for $16.99
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Boatneck Cotton Tee - Ann Taylor for $19.99

7. Pop of Color

This is the perfect way to jazz up any outfit and add spice and flare to your wardrobe. If you haven't already noticed, a lot of the must haves are whites, blacks, and neutrals. That's why it's important to have at least one item in your wardrobe to break this up. In addition, this one item will go with anything that's on this list that falls in one of the color schemes. What else is nice is that there's no rule about what the pop of color is. The options are endless from it being a shirt, shoes, skirt, pants, necklace, scarf, you name it! The choice is yours and that's what's so great about it. It gives you the freedom to be you and express yourself.

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Merona Spotted Print Scarf - Target for $14.99
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Jersey Knit Fashion Scarf (3 colors) - Target for $5.00

8. Scarf

This is a great staple to have, especially during the fall and winter months when you just want something extra to complete the look, stay warm, or you're just not feeling a necklace. Scarves are great because you can find them in such a wide range of colors, prints, styles, and materials. You could truly have a scarf for every day of the year. Obviously, this is a bit far fetched, but it's nice having at least a few to choose from, but if you want to start off small, you must have one and make sure it fits who you are as a person and your fashion sense.

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Merona Ultimate Crewneck Cardigan Sweater - Target for $19.99

9. Neutral Cardigan

Cardigans are great for layering, and neutral goes with anything. When you need something quick to go over a dress, short-sleeve top, or you just want the layered look, cardigans are the way to go. In addition, you can button them up or leave it open. I have several in neutral colors and I love them. They come in handy in all seasons and for anytime I need something extra. 

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Mossimo Vivian Pointy Heel (Also available in nude) - Target for $14.98-$25.48
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Mossimo Supply Co. Ona Side Scrunch Ballet Flat - Target for $16.99
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Merona Bella Genuine Leather Cap Toe Flat - Target for $19.98

10. Nude and Black 
Flats or Heels

Everybody can always use more shoes, but these are two colors that everybody should have in their closets. Black and nude can go with any outfit you may put together. I give the options of heels or flats because I know not all people are comfortable wearing heels and sometimes you don't necessarily want the look to be overly dressy. You can always mix it up and have black heels and nude flats or nude heels and black flats or both styles in both colors. As long as you have one of each color in some way, shape, or form, I'm happy and you should be too!

Stay tuned for more essentials once it gets closer to spring!

 
As funny as that may sound, that's exactly what I thought of when I needed to think of a name for the look. It's definitely a feminine take on the outdoorsy, manly look.

Get the Look

- Navy/Red Plaid Vest with Fur - Target for $34.99
- White Button Up Shirt with Herringbone Elbow Patches - H&M
- Dark Skinny Jeans - Target
- Cream Knit Leg Warmers - Marshall's 
- Dark Brown Riding Boots - MIA from DSW
- Bracelets - Kohl's

 
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The reason I am sporting this hat is not because I'm headed out to the ski lodge for a little fun day. It's hat day at school and I decided that was the one I was going to sport, and as I was looking in the mirror this morning I thought, "this would be the perfect outfit to sit in the ski lodge, relaxing with a cup of hot cocoa or cider, and sitting by the fire." I'm not much of a skier, so that's probably exactly what I would be doing. In addition, I needed to wear something "Christmasy", since it is the last day of school before break, so I thought a red sweater would do the trick.

Tip of the Day: If you're planning on wearing a hat all day, put it on before you do your makeup so you can do just the parts that aren't covered by your hat. Why you say? 1) You'll be using less makeup. 2) Your makeup won't rub off and have it just be a complete waste of time putting it on your forehead. 3) You won't get makeup all over your hat.


Get the Look
- Red Sweater - Forever 21
- Plaid  Infinity Scarf - Boutique
- Cream Knit Hat - Loft
- Gold Watch - Target
- Bracelets - Kohl's & J. Crew Factory

I paired it with...
- Skinny Jeans - Target
- Black Knit Boots - Old Navy
- Christmas Socks (for an added touch of spirit and cheer) - Target

 
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This could be genius! I love finding new ways to use jeans that you just don't love as much anymore, but can't stand to get rid of or you might not have the money to buy new pants. If you're doing this as a gift, Goodwill, Savers, or any thrift store is perfect. Don't go out there and buy a brand new pair of jeans that you're going to end up bleaching and dying anyways.


Disclaimer: Just be sure you bring about asking your loved one/friend for their jean size gently because this could backfire if you go about it in the wrong way. As you know, this can be a very sensitive subject for some ladies.

http://www.thelittlegiggler.com/2012/05/pink-skinny-jeans-re-fashion.html#.UrL6PNJDua8

*If you happen to make this or any of the 25 days of Christmas Wearable, Handmade gifts, please feel free to post pictures and share how it went. I'd love to see all the amazing gifts that people have made.

 
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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)
 
PictureMy take on the look
Get the Look
- Blue and White Striped Button Up Shirt - H&M
- Beige Cardigan - TJMaxx
- Dark Blue Skinny Jeans - Target
- Tan Heels - Target
- Skinny Brown Belt - Target (comes in a pack of 2 for $14)
- Pearl Necklace - Lauren Conrad from Kohl's
- Gold Watch - Target ($23; pictured below)
- Bracelets - Lauren Conrad from Kohl's

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The original look
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Gold Watch from Target
 
I don't know what it was about Christina Aguilera's outfit last night on The Voice, but it definitely caught my eye and I loved it! My husband even said something about liking it too.

I know that it's an out-of-the-box, adventurous outfit, but it's worth a shot to try it out. It's something different and I'm here to help you get it for cheap versus the ridiculous cost that it was probably for Christina.

Unlike Christina Aguilera, the majority of us can't wear hats to work. So, this will have to be more of a night/weekend outfit, or just wear it without the hat and put it on after work. However, the hat definitely makes the look complete.

Get the Look
I don't necessarily have these items or time to run out and get them, so I've searched and found them at reasonable costs and for purchase online. I put pictures in the gallery below with links to go to the items.
- Red Suspenders - Express ($20.93)
- Striped Button Up Shirt - I found shirts at Target and H&M (Places and prices are below with pictures), but I'm sure you could find something at other stores too. 
- Floppy Wool Felt Fedora - Nordstrom's ($38; comes in 4 different colors)
Since we can't see the bottom, I would pair it with.....
- Skinny Jeans or Boyfriend Jeans - I always buy my skinny jeans from Target about $25 on average and Gap has great boyfriend jeans for $69.95.
- Oxfords - Not Rated Jute Oxford Pump from DSW($42.95; I have these and they are to die for!!!), but DSW has a wide variety if you don't like these. Otherwise, you could wear a pair of beige or nude heels.

I Want to Hear From You! 
Leave a comment about a celebrity look you'd like to get and if there's a specific outfit you would really like to have that they've worn (be specific about the event or when they were wearing it).

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