My most popular post of 2016, my first year of blogging, was the American classic: jeans and a t-shirt. Easy, comfortable, casual and versatile! You can change this basic duo into an infinite number of looks, and can wear it just about anywhere. It’s like a painter’s canvas: you are the artist. By changing the colors and shapes of your t-shirt and jeans and adding the accessories that you like best, you could wear this every day of the week to just about any event and always look different. Here is an update on how to make jeans and a tee more interesting.
This post starts with a style tip and alternatives to the usual white tee, blue jeans and sneakers. After that is a list of possible toppers to add that magical third piece. Then, there are ideas for possible statement accessories to punch up your outfit. Following that are alternatives for business casual, day to evening and evening looks. Color schemes are another way to think about how to combine these basics. Rolling sleeves and pant legs change the silhouette. And finally, don’t miss over 100 outfit ideas in the last sections below! With so many possibilities, age doesn’t matter.
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Style Tips, Ways to Wear It
Denim, T-Shirts
The Beauty & Style Spotlight Team shares helpful posts here every week and in this blog roundup we are covering skincare, makeup and style. From a deeply hydrating moisturizer to Korean beauty skincare; from thrifted outfits with belts and pearls to plaid shirt outfits for Spring & Summer; and from techniques for shaping your eyebrows to eco-friendly skincare: we have plenty to offer you in this online mini-mag. So don’t miss out! Just click on each of the highlighted topics below and enjoy all of the info we have to share.
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Beauty & Style Spotlight Team, Link Love
Belts, Eye Makeup, Eyebrows, Makeup, Pearls, Plaid Shirt, Skin Care, Spring/Summer, Spring/Summer Style, Thrifting, Weekly Blog Roundup
Whimsigoth is a beautiful mix of magical, dark gothic influences with romantic, faerie-like layers of flowing bohemian style. The deep colors, rich textures, boots, etc., are perfect for Fall and Winter. However, the sheer and billowy fabrics, skirts and dresses easily adapt this look to wear for Spring and Summer too. I’ve already covered the basics of what’s needed to create outfits for the cool seasons HERE. In this post, I’m focusing on inspiration for the warm seasons ahead. Age doesn’t matter with this Victorian-based trend.
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Outfit Combinations, Style Inspiration, Ways to Wear It
Black, Bohemian, Gothic, Spring/Summer, Spring/Summer Style, Stevie Nicks Style, Whimsigoth
Each week, I put a spotlight on beauty and style by featuring six bloggers (including me!) In this roundup of the Beauty & Style Spotlight Team, there are three beauty blog posts and three style posts. In short: Lola reviews an anti-aging eye serum; Nancy presents The Good Buy/Good-bye Book on necklaces; Terri helps you build an athleisure capsule wardrobe; Barbie presents a lip brush guide; Allison shares an article on red light therapy for hair; and I am giving you a style tip on how to easily and comfortably dress down trousers. Age doesn’t matter! So be sure to take a moment and click on the highlighted topics below to enjoy each of our posts.
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Beauty & Style Spotlight Team, Link Love
Athleisure, Eyes, Hair Care, Lips, Necklaces, Red Light Therapy, Style Tips, Trousers, Under-eye Wrinkles, wardrobe capsule, Weekly Blog Roundup
The peplum is a waist-defining figure maker, a feminine shape. The modern version of this style is softer and looser for more comfort. Therefore, it can be worn in hot weather and layered for cold weather. You can certainly still wear any peplum top that you already have. We’ll talk about how they are being styled through spring/summer and beyond. That includes over 20 ways to wear peplum tops along with outfit ideas.
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Outfit Combinations, Ways to Wear It
Outfit Ideas, Peplum Tops, Style
