Dressing for the Weekend

Photography by Em Grey

I know I’ve told you guys how I’m always looking for different things to give me inspiration for looks, outfits, and other various and sundry style ideas – especially when it comes to just regular ol’ everyday outfits. You know, like running errands, a lunch date, or just hanging out on the weekend. It’s easy to throw on jeans and a t-shirt, but I’m ALWAYS looking for a way to switch up the usual jeans and t-shirt look.

This particular time, I turned to Yahoo! Style for some ideas. I LOVED this article on Dressing for the Weekend – it had some great suggestions for what to wear around town. I loved the distressed denim!

Now, I’m not a crop top girl… but I liked the look of the black top in the article, and then combined with the striped top from Old Navy… made me think of my new favorite shirt from J. Crew factory. Sure, it’s just a simple striped shirt, but the black leather sleeves keep it trendy and interesting. Also, it’s CRAZY comfortable.

So, that paired with some distressed boyfriend jeans and my favorite TOMS booties and bright blue bag (big enough to carry ALL OF THE THINGS) made it the PERFECT weekend outfit. This weekend, I’m headed to Charlotte this weekend to visit my aunts for the day and then I’m gonna be doing some Christmas shopping!

And, of course, before I head out Christmas shopping, I have got to make my shopping list. I have a few people left that I need to buy for and, as always, they’re the ones that are hardest to buy for. I can NEVER think of anything to get them. So, to gift guides I turn!! Hahaha! Yes, gift guides are ERRY’WHERE. I know. I know. I know. BUT, the Yahoo! Style gift guides are pretty amazing… they have gift guides for every “type” of person from the Cat Lady on your list, to the Music Buff, all the way to the Book Nerd. I love it! So many great ideas! I really hope I can get all the rest of my shopping done this weekend… that would be like, a record, if I’m able to get my shopping done with a week or so to spare before Christmas. Who’s with me!?

STYLE TIP: Use accessories to your advantage when rocking jeans and a t-shirt. Accessories can really take a simple outfit and make it that much more interesting. Whether it’s a bright blue bag, a fun statement necklace, or a cozy scarf, accessories are a simple outfit’s best friend.

What about you? Have you ever used Yahoo! Style for outfit inspiration? What is your favorite “weekend” outfit? How do you like to switch up the ol’ jeans and t-shirt look?

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8 Comments

you look very cute! i love that necklace!

I really like that shirt, Molly! For a long time, I got very into buying simple pieces that I could wear and rewear different a bunch of times. However, even a plain white or black tee gets kind of boring after time! I’ve started verrrry slowly adding some more pieces with a little extra “something” to my closet (whether it’s a subtle pattern, a texture, a pop of color, etc.) in order to feel a little bit more excited about what I have in my closet. It’s making it so much more fun to get dressed! I also love having necklaces/earrings/scarves with fun details to spice up my outfits as well 🙂

I was just at my favorite consignment shop in downtown Cary. The owner is struggling. Women live in yoga pants and sweats now! She closed her shop for the last three years and is shocked at the shift. She used to do so well in this area but women don’t “dress” anymore. I’m sad too. Now, I love a good yoga pant but I also feel better when I’m pulled together. Let’s not forget to shop local!

I have never used Yahoo! Style before. I need to check it out. I really like how you have made this casual outfit really refined. Sometimes I equate casual to sloppy, but that is really not the case. You have totally proved that.

Janeane
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