Minimalism

Well my friends, it seems that my journey with minimalism has ended. I went a full month only wearing these clothes and it has been a difficult yet refreshing experience. I learned to be creative with my clothing and that I can live with only a few pieces and still be chic and stylish. Before, I would stare into my closet full of clothing and walk out thinking I have nothing to wear. But now I feel like I have a completely different closet with so many options.

I hope that you all have learned some things as well, and I hope I have inspired you to challenge yourself with your clothing.

On the other hand, I am very excited to go into the next chapter of my blog. I will not be doing another minimalist challenge any time soon, although I do plan to do another one in the future. I have some very exciting things in store, so be prepared to see my blog go to another level!

-AM

Small Changes

I am in love with this outfit. Mostly because of the strap detailing on the back of this tank. But also the wonderful, summery print of these shorts. Yes, I have done a very similar outfit so far but I am liking this one a bit more. Changing a simple thing, such as adding a fun tank, can make all the difference on how an outfit looks. It wasn’t a huge change, I kept basically the same pieces, but you can see all of the difference in the way I look. It is a lot more flattering, and I instantly look dressed up. The eye is drawn to the print of my shorts in the front, but also to the straps in the back, making my outfit so much more interesting.

Sometimes a small detail in a piece of clothing can make a huge difference in how you look. I’m not saying that I don’t like the other outfit I styled with these shorts, but this is a bit more appealing and more ideal for when I want to be a little more dressed up.

Details are everything.

-AM

One Piece, Four Outfits

The minimalist challenge I have decided to take has gone surprisingly well. So far, I have learned to be creative with the things that I wear, and I have had a lot of fun doing so. Today I decided to collage together four of the outfits I put together using the same top so you can all see how you too can put together multiple outfits using the same piece. Whether it’s dressy or casual, a simple piece can go a long way.

I have many more outfits to go and I hope you all keep reading my blog and continue to be inspired by the clothes I style.

-AM

Vintage Twist

One of my favorite things to do with styling is to add a vintage twist. For this outfit I wanted to mix modern and retro style. A maxi dress is an easy, modern piece that can be transformed easily. I add a lace top because it is an elegant and classic and has always been in style. The gold belt is perfect to cinch my waist to make sure I don’t look so boxy and the vintage inspired stud earrings are the perfect finishing touch.

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Dress it up

I am one of those odd people that feel more comfortable being over dressed than wearing sweatpants and a t-shirt. I tend to dress anything up, even when I’m just hanging out. During the school year, I always got comments from my classmates asking how I have the time everyday to dress up. It actually doesn’t take me any longer than it would for me to throw on jeans and a tee. The key is to wear simple pieces with a big statement.

Yesterday I piddled around the mall and decided to pop into this vintage candy store called Lolli & Pops. Totally in love with the overpriced candy and the retro decorations (and uniforms). For a day of shopping, I always wear a dress. It is the easiest thing to change out of if I need to try on clothes, and it’s basically an outfit all in one. I decided to wear my maxi dress with my strappy black tank over and knotted on the side. To dress it up even more I added a statement necklace and my black clutch. Such a simple outfit, yet enough to make it look like I put a lot of effort into it.

Dressing up a bit doesn’t take a lot. You can still be comfortable and ready to take on the day.

-AM

Elegance

Sometimes it’s the simple things that make you feel pretty. For me, it’s lace. Every time I wear lace I feel so elegant and grown up. This lace top is perfect for wanting to be dressed up but not wanting to put a lot of effort into it. I decided to wear this with my green pants and my ankle strap sandals to add just enough drama. To complete the look, I added my black Coach wristlet. It is a simple, classy outfit that was very effortless.

You don’t have to put a lot of effort into what you’re wearing. If you have elegant pieces, let them stand out.

-AM

Stripes

Some days, I am so lazy and tired that I don’t feel like putting any effort into my outfits. This outfit is so comfy and easy that I really didn’t have to think about it. These green pants are on of my favorites, they are so incredibly comfortable that it feels as if I’m wearing sweatpants. Then I threw on this loose fitting striped tee and a pair of espadrilles. I also decided to leave on my glasses because it’s nice to give my eyes a break (and they’re so cute).

We all have those days that we don’t feel like doing anything, but you can still look cute when you want to be lazy!

-AM

(Yes, I have actually read this book. Twice.)