Big spender, little spender

To make up for the fact that I spent $200 on these fabulous green Alice and Olivia trousers, I noticed on my Shopstyle.com favorites I had the pants next to this tribal Forever 21 top.

Therefore, I justified my expensive purchase with the cheapie top which together creates a perfect outfit for work or fun!

Also, these pants rock, come in a bunch of colors and can be worn year round… All in all, definitely worth it, especially with cheap, fun tops like the one I paired with ‘em!

Note: As I typed this, I realized the Ann Taylor blue skirt I’m wearing right now (bought 40% off this weekend in store) will also be perfect with this top! 

Big Sweater, Mini Skirt

One of my favorite cold weather staples: Warm sweaters and sweet mini skirts. I feel the sweater balances out the small skirt, creating an appropriate look with opaque tights. It shows there’s still a lady underneath that billowy sweater, yet you still stay warm in toasty in the cold.

Another fun feature of the sweater/mini combo, it can be dressed up to sequins or down to snow boots. 

 Remember, key to the look is balance. One of the most important rules when getting dressed: big on top, small on bottom; small on bottom, big on top. 

  

1. J.Crew Funnelneck Pullover $74
2. Parker Bugle Bead Skirt $264
3. Free People Scoop Bank Knit 2fer Tunic $118
4. Forever 21 Pleated Skirt $18
5. J.Crew Wynter Cowlneck Sweater $68 SALE
6. Free People Rosey Holiday Skirt $128 
7. Zara Cable Stitched Sweater $80
8. Theory Jalla Knowledge Skirt $295 (Steep, I know, but this is an office basic with a fun side, which means you'll have it for years and years. Breaks up all black work attire too.)
9. J.Crew Handknit Fair Isle Sweater $225 (Their stuff usually goes on sale pretty quickly, so I keep my eye on pricier pieces I love.)
10. J.Crew Cable-stitch Sweater $78 (Sale) (See what I mean about sale items over there?)
11. Mango Check Mini Skirt $45
12. J.Crew Shimmer Bow Sweater $88
13. LA MADE Boho Lace Scarlett Skirt $70

Parker LBD

Love me some color! The more colors, the merrier… But there’s something amazing about a simple LBD. My affection for the perfect black dress is simply based on the fact that you can do literally ANYTHING with it and it will look stylist and put together.

I like a dress that can do a lot for me: day to night, multiple seasons, work or fun, a real classic piece.

One of my favorite lines, Parker, designed the perfect black dress with every element I was looking for: silk, long sleeve, appropriate yet still fun length, with a twist (faux wrap). Little note: the “wrap” part of this dress actually stays shut, no lil’ slip ups to worry about.

Since Shopbop.com rocks, they get exclusive designs from awesome labels so this LBD is only sold on Shopbop.com. But, the style of the dress alone is so flattering and fantastic; I recommend one of the many other colors and patterns this ditty comes in as well.

I like to “play” with my clothes and see how many things I will wear with one piece from my closet. Here is just a lil' taste...