I Never Promised You a Rose Garden

  

 

All items thrifted, similar here:  Shirt, Skirt, Shoes

Though it seems impossible, this outfit is actually bearable in the summer heat. I was excited when I realized this, because I have become obsessed with wearing buttons up and tying them at the waist. I've also grown fond of the midi skirt recently. I still can't tackle them without heels, but really what's wrong with that? I just think that the heels help to balance out my proportions, since my legs are a little on the shorter side.

I'm also loving that in my last two posts, almost everything in them was thrifted. There's something about knowing that I put together two outfits that I'm really proud of, for a great price. I've always been a firm believer in thrift stores, but these outfit posts kind of validate that for me. You don't have to spend a ton of money to look good.

The Husband Nightmare

Shirt: Thrifted, Skirt: Thrifted, Shoes: Jack Rogers

I titled this post because of an Instagram that Mindy Kaling put up saying, "Chop off your hair! Wear crazy colors and prints! She said. It is I, the husband nightmare!" She is my spirit animal.

Husband nightmare aside, I love the way I feel and look in this outfit. There is something about mixing prints that really makes me feel confident and I think that comes from the fear I used to have of it. It's almost like I've won in a way.

Of course, I've been loving my Jacks for an eternity now, so there's no surprise that they've popped up here on my blog. They really are the perfect sandal! 10/10 would recommend. 

Overall, I'm excited about this look, and I think it shows the way my style has changed over the course of this blog. In a little over two years,  I've conquered a lot of fashion fears of mine, and have started to dress from the inside out if you will. My style is less about what others are telling me to wear, and more about what I feel beautiful in, and I think that's a great place to be.

What outfits make you feel beautiful?

Winter-Spring Transitional Outfits

Deciding what to wear during the winter-spring transition period can be tricky. On one hand, you're probably ready to ditch the layers of winter clothing, but on the other it's still not quite warm enough to break out your favorite spring clothes. I decided to try and tackle this dilemma and came up with five outfits that you can grab inspiration from so that you can find the happy medium between flowy spring clothes and structured winter layers.

Earrings: Dressbarn, Jacket: eBay, Shirt: Thrifted, Shorts: Forever21, Shoes: Shoe Carnival

My first outfit definitly still has structure like a lot of winter outfits, but by switching out my usual skirt I was able to subdue my hankering for wearing shorts again and edge up this glam-rock outfit. It looks like a lot of layers, but with a light jacket and a pair of opaque tights, this look was perfect for a breezy march day.

Sweatshirt: Kohls, Dress: thrifted, Shoes: JCPenny, Choker: Claires, Necklace: Kohls

My second outfit also channels the inner rocker in me. By layering my leather jacket over a sweatshirt, I was able to reinvent one of my favorite pieces in my closet and stay warm on another windy day. By ditching my tights I was able to stay comfortable all day and still rock out.

Shirt: Walmart, Necklace: Rainbow, Jeans: American Eagle, Shoes: Payless

One of the best things I've learned about dressing for transitional periods involves just wearing basics. So often, we layer the basic pieces in our closet, because that's how we keep them interesting, but by stripping this outfit down to a pair of jeans and a long sleeve shirt, I was actually able to create an outfit that was like nothing I'd worn before. The statement necklace and fun shoes added the finishing touches to this transition outfit.

Dress: Forever21, Shoes: Thrifted, Necklace: Plato's Closet

For this outfit I incorporated pops of spring color by matching my shoes to my dress instead of wearing black like I normally would and by adding a statement necklace. Super easy, and it gives you the feeling of spring without having to freeze your buns off.

Jacket: Old Navy, Shirt: Thrifted, Necklace: Rainbow, Skirt: Thrifted, Socks: CottonOn, Boots: Macy's

For my last look I channeled my inner prep and layered a light jacket over a button up. By adding a sheer skirt and a statement necklace, I gave the look the spring feel it needed.My knee-highs gave me the warmth I needed without covering my whole leg like tights would have done, once again making this wearable when the weather is anywhere from low  forties to high sixties.