Spring Outfit Idea - Maurices Maxi Dress

Hi everyone and welcome to today's post. Maurices released their spring collection a little while ago and I saw this dress and fell in love. It's officially called the Flutter Sleeve Maxi Dress but I'm calling it My Favorite Maxi Dress of 2018. If you follow me on Instagram then you probably already seen me rocking this dress back in March. But I loved it so much the first time I wore it I knew I had to give it it's own blog post.

This dress is cool and comfortable because it's made of chiffon, which makes it perfect for spring and summer time. I will definitely be rocking this dress through the blazing Louisiana heat this summer. It also has a V-neck and a cinched in waistline that's flattering for all body shapes. When I wore it the other day I paired it with some Cognac Cage Wedge Sandals that contrasted with the blue and flowers of the dress.

All in all, this maxi dress is a must have for any wardrobe - from petite to plus size - because not only is it really cute, it's comfortable. And never underestimate the power of a cute and comfortable outfit.

Until next time, my lovelies . . .

XOXO,

Nellie  



3 Ways to Style a Lace & Floral Dress: Spring to Summer to the Office

Hello everyone and welcome to today's post. I was in Stage the other day and I came across this beautiful lace and floral dress. Of course I loved it and thought to myself, "This dress needs to be in my closet, ASAP!" Plus, it was on sale. So I bought it and when I got home I found myself thinking of all the different ways I could style it. Living in Louisiana I've learned that whenever I buy a piece of clothing it had better be versatile because the weather is crazy down here. It might be  a chilly 36 degrees in the morning and by lunch it can heat up to a humid 75.

So I wanted to share with you how I would style this dress for Spring, Summer, and the Office. If that's something you're interested in keep on reading >>>>

In Louisiana Spring weather jumps back and forth between chilly nights and mornings to warm and humid days. So with that in mind, I decided to pair this dress with a jean jacket I got from Cato's a few years back. The blue of the jacket contrasted nicely with the read floral design of the skirt and did a great job of keeping my arms warm in the chilly breezes that occur all too often in spring.

I also paired the dress with some Cognac Cage Sandal Wedges I got from Torrid. These shoes were really comfortable because they're wide width and the wedge heel wasn't too high. Plus the cognac color subtlety complimented the lace cream top of the dress by drawing the eye to another neutral.

Summer in the L-State is hot and by hot I mean scorching. The last thing you want to wear are layers, long-sleeves, or anything that covers your arms because you're definitely going to sweat when that Louisiana heat hits you. So instead of the jean jacket I opted for a jean vest I got last summer. I wanted to keep the blue on top without the hotness of sleeves so I grabbed the vest. A jean vest can be real lifesaver if you want to add a little somethin' extra to an otherwise simple outfit.

I also changed the wedges to some Time and Tru Scrunch Back Canvas Sneakers I got from Walmart. These shoes have quickly become my favorite sneakers of all time. I love them even more than my Converse (and that's sayin' somethin') because they have memory foam at the bottom and I don't have to tie them. These shoes are perfect for wearing with this dress in the summer because they're comfortable, easy to slip on, and won't slow you down. Plus they're really good shoes for the wallet friendly price of $9.94.   

Keeping the versatility thing in mind I knew I had to be able to wear this dress to work or even to church so I had to think of a way to dress it up. So, of course, I pulled out my go-to dress-up-any-outfit accessory: a khaki blazer. I got this blazer from Cato's and I really like how it complimented the neutral colors of  the skirt and sandals.  

I hope I gave you guys a few ideas of how to style dresses in your own closets and I hope you enjoyed the post. Thanks for reading and until next time . . .

XOXO,

Nellie

2 Ways to Style a Military Jacket

 

Hello everybody and welcome to today's post. I don't know about you but I've been seeing a lot of military jackets in stores lately. From Torrid to Maurices, they've been popping up everywhere. So, of course, I thought I'd invest in 2 of them to add to my wardrobe and boy, was I glad I did.

 

These little jackets have become my go-to pieces to dress up an outfit. They're versatile, light, and easy to wear over a tank or t-shirt or even a dress. When I feel like my outfit is just missing somethin', these jackets are what I've been grabbing to jazz it up. I got the two jackets in this post from Maurices and they've been a great addition to my closet.

 

So that brings me to this post. I want to show you guys 2 Ways to Style a Military Jacket. If you're interested in taking an ordinary outfit to the next level with one simple fashion decision just keep reading >>>>>

 

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I wore this outfit to work a while back and at first I wasn't sure if I'd be able to pull off a crochet tee for the office. But once I added the gray military jacket it took the lace tee from casual bliss to office ready in a matter of seconds. To me, a military jacket is like a blazer's first cousin. Like a blazer, it can make the most casual clothing pieces look dressed up.

 

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// Gray Military Jacket - Maurices (similar) // Crochet Tee - Maurices (similar) // Black Tank - Walmart (similar) // Skinny Jeans - Maurices (similar) // Beige Booties - Payless //

 

 

 

 

 

One day I was running late (as usual for me) and I needed to throw an outfit together in a hurry. So I reached for this sleeveless, black dress I got from Maurices, a pair of black leggings, and my black boots. I was half way out the door when I realized I needed to cover my arms. At my job, they keep the air conditioner cranking at a frosty 60 every day. So if I don't want to freeze I knew I had to cover up. Fortunately, I remembered this rust-colored military jacket in my closet and tossed it on. And just like that - my simple dress went from plain jane to work day appropriate.

 

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// Rust-colored Military Jacket - Maurices (similar) // Black, Sleeveless Dress - Maurices (similar) // Black Leggings - Old Navy // Boots - Torrid //

 

It's amazing what a simple piece of clothing (like a military jacket) can do for your wardrobe. Thanks so much for reading this post. I hope you enjoyed it and let me know what you think in the comments.

 

Until next time, my lovelies . . .

 

XOXO,

 

Nellie  

 



 

 

Sk8er Dress Love

 

Hey everybody and welcome to today's post. I have a confession to make: I've fallen in love with a skater dress and not just any skater dress - a Torrid Skater Dress. I saw this dress when I was scrolling through the Torrid website and at first I told myself to keep looking, I told myself that I didn't need it. Move on. End of story.

 

But the more I looked at other stuff on the site the more I kept thinking about this dress. And before I knew it, the dress was in my shopping cart, I'd clicked confirm order and it was on its way to me.

 

The dress turned out to be really comfortable. It's made of cotton, spandex, and rayon so it's perfect for spring and summer because it's cool and breathable. And even though the top was fitted I really liked how the skirt billowed out some. But the best part of this dress for me was the pockets. Sometimes I'm not sure what to do with my hands and some pockets come in handy. I also found this dress to be really versatile - you can dress it up or dress it down. I paired it with some black tights and my black booties from Payless.



 

 

 

 

 

If you're looking for a pretty dress that's comfy and stylish definitely check this one out. Torrid actually offers different versions of this dress so be sure to check out their site.  

 

What's your favorite piece from Torrid? Let me know in the comments >>>>

 

Until next time . . .

 

XOXO,

 

Nellie

Braving Colored Pants

 

Hello everyone and welcome back to my little corner of the internet. Today, we're going to talk about "colored pants." If you're like me then you probably don't have a lot of colored pants in your closet. I'm more of a jeans and black slacks kind of girl and I tend to stick to my comfort zone when it comes to my pants. But every once in a while I decide it's time to get out of my comfort zone and try something new.

 

 

 

Which is why when I saw these red skinny jeans at Cato's I knew I had to give them a try. Since they were read I knew my top would have to be a neutral. Something I've learned over the years is that anyone can always pull off a bright color if they pair it with a neutral. So, keeping that in mind I choose a white graphic t-shirt and a black blazer to ground everything. For shoes I kept is simple with my leopard print flats. 

 

This outfit was really easy to put together and trust me, when you're getting dressed in a rush most days like I do, you want quick and easy. So even if you're pant collection is full of jeans and slacks don't be afraid to try something new. Be brave and add some color to your wardrobe. Trust me, you'll be glad you did.

Until next time . . .

XOXO,

Nellie

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// Blazer - Cato's // Graphic Tee - Maurices (Similar) // Red Pants - Cato's // Flats - Payless (Similar) //